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The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon

The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon

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As the newest addition to Westwood's administration, Assistant Principal Mr. Michael Wuensch looks to creating a safe space for all types of students. Enjoying Westwood's unique student diversity, he believes in promoting unity through diversity.

Mr. Michael Wuensch Takes on Role as Assistant Principal

Sabareesh Dinakaran, Reporter December 6, 2024

Aiming to garner growth through helping students work through their academic and social struggles, Mr. Michael Wuensch has taken on the role of a new assistant principal on campus after returning to the...

Newly-reelected Place 1 Trustee Mr. Chuy Zárate hopes to promote unity throughout the community by celebrating cultural and societal differences. Aiming to foster a communal culture of appreciation and respect, Mr. Zárate is eager to make an impact on the district.

Place 1 Trustee Mr. Chuy Zárate Hopes to Bring Best Out of Community

Charlie Hui, Dreamcatcher Assistant Editor November 29, 2024

In a political climate where all eyes are on the federal and statewide races, local elections that dictate the lifeblood of communities may often be overlooked. As a child of hardworking teachers in the...

Newly-elected Place 7 Trustee Dr. Wei is eager to utilize his in-depth background in data science to remove what he believes are unneeded politics from practical decision making. Dr. Wei plans on incorporating key data science tools to ensure the best policies are produced.

Place 7 Trustee Dr. Michael Wei Plans to Streamline Decision-Making Procedure

Gabriel Oliveira, Reporter November 29, 2024

In a political landscape strife with distrust and contempt, many Americans desire a politician that not only accurately represents their views but someone who does so politely and impartially. This is...

Newly-elected RRISD Place 2 Trustee Ms. Melissa Ross hopes that she can make a widespread impact on not only the student bodies, but the general community. She makes a point not to seek recognition, but rather pour her efforts into creating tangible change.

Place 2 Trustee Ms. Melissa Ross Aims for Impact, Not Recognition

Rayghen Peak, Reporter November 29, 2024

Fifth generation teacher-turned board member, newly elected Round Rock Independent School District (RRISD) Place 2 Trustee Ms. Melissa Ross aims to implement change within the district. Her mind is set...

While Wyatt Powers '27 watches, Lucas Casco '27 dissects the frog. The pair worked together to interpret instructions and make incisions.

Anatomy and Dissection Club Leaps into Frog Dissection

Prima Changwatchai, Assistant Editor November 27, 2024

Finding frogs strapped to trays on tables, Anatomy & Dissection Club members entered Mr. Eric Scheiber’s room on Friday, Nov. 22. A callback to a common middle school dissection, the dissection...

Chatting with friends, Freshman Class President Apple Ma adds peanut butter to her birdseed feeder. The birdseed feeders were given out to volunteers to take home and give to family and neighbors. "I think it's important because it kind of is a good way for you to represent how you want to change the world," Executive Vice President Josie Sun '26 said. "It's not something that I think people are really rewarded for a lot, but I still think choosing to serve others is something that really encapsulates what Student Council is."

Student Council Contributes To Spirit of Thanksgiving

Tianwen Gao, Heritage Reference Editor November 26, 2024

In the spirit of giving thanks and expressing gratitude, Student Council (StuCo) hosted a series of service events throughout November to uniquely give back to the community. With dedicated planning...

Stepping forward, Vince Pham '25 throws the frisbee to a teammate. IB students were coached in the sport by Dr. Joshua Plocher.

IB Comes Together at Grateful Gathering

Mayla Montgomery, Horizon Assistant Editor November 25, 2024

As the undeniable air of excitement flowed through the school in anticipation of Thanksgiving Break, hundreds of International Baccalaureate (IB) and Pre-IB students flocked to the cafeteria to come...

Treat Yo’ Self Hosts Funnel Cake Fundraiser

Bella Yi, Heritage Editor-in-Chief November 22, 2024

Music by Mutsukiyo (Mixkit)

Watching the field, Souren Uchat ’26 and Viktor Nguyen ’26 from Team Slingshot practice driving their robot. Nguyen drove team Slingshot’s robot for the first time at this competition, and Uchat spent much of the time between matches teaching Nguyen the intricacies of operating the robot.

Robotics FTC Teams Persevere At Second FIRST in Texas GEMS League Meet

Avi Rajesh, Heritage Student Life Editor November 20, 2024

The sounds of fans cheering, motors whirring, and robots colliding echo throughout the gym. Battling unforeseen challenges at their second competition of the season, the Westwood Robotics For Inspiration...

Blending her bilingual skills and journalistic abilities to share the stories of American culture, Lena Boas ‘25 crafted a video package documenting American life for German audiences. “[A German TV station] wanted me to do this video diary so that I could show my personal life and what it's like going to school here [US].”

Through Two Lenses

Sophia Cortes, Dreamcatcher Editor-in-Chief November 15, 2024

Serving as a unique inspiration due to her cultural background fused with her honed journalistic skills, Lena Boas ‘25, a student reporter, caught the eye of the German TV station, Zweites Deutsches...

Reading the barcodes of the books, Lulu Szeto '26 checks the bookshelves in the Library Great Room. Szeto was highly engaged in the event, organizing many books in this Outreach tradition. "I liked how we were able to organize and make it easier for people to find the books that they want to find," Szeto said. "I also just like organizing in general."

Contributing to Campus Community

Vedanti Patil, News Editor November 13, 2024

As part of their monthly community service activities, Outreach Club came together for their library organization event on Tuesday, Nov. 12 in an effort to aid the librarians with their daily duties. Library...

Preparing new signs and posters for the tournament, Ethan Chen '27 and Amogh Badrayani '25 draw out careful directions for competition locations. The Westwood Bowl was run by student volunteers who helped from early morning to late in the night.

Speech and Debate Hosts Annual Tournament

Charlie Hui, Dreamcatcher Assistant Editor November 13, 2024

After over two months of traveling the country competing at other school’s tournaments, Westwood was finally ready to host its own. On Saturday, Nov. 9, the school saw students flood into its doors...

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