Since the summer after sophomore year, Christopher Li ‘25 knew he wanted to plant a garden at Westwood. A year later, after collecting all the needed administrative approval, grant money, gardening...
In the spirit of the upcoming national elections, the Round Rock Independent School District (RRISD) will also be conducting their own district-wide election this season, with early voting beginning on...
The warm glow of lanterns and fairy lights illuminates the cafeteria, the room transformed from a mundane high school into a scene straight out of a fairy tale. Lanterns adorn the ceilings, their inviting...
A lot came out of the 2024 presidential debate on Sept. 10, as candidates expanded on their past and future policies, with Vice President Kamala Harris opening with her plan for extended tax cuts for people...
In a disheartening loss to the Round Rock Dragons on Friday, Oct. 18, the Warriors went their seventh year in a row without winning the battle of the bell. This rivalry tradition began in 1981 when...
Hoping to bring an unconventional standard of excellence to Westwood, Ms. Sarah Lowery has taken on the role of the new associate principal, and is eager to explore campus dynamics for the rest of this...
Sophia Cortes, Dreamcatcher Assistant Editor
• October 16, 2024
Smiling brightly and cheering pridefully, students officially kicked off Homecoming week by hosting the annual mid-week parade and pep rally on Wednesday, Oct. 16. Lining up along the sidewalks in...
In a world full of bigotry, queer representation in the media has proven to be a safe space for teens and adults alike who are figuring out their identities. However, although LGBTQ+ representation has...
Bella Yi, Heritage Campus Life Editor
• October 8, 2024
Sweeping through their competition, the girls’ water polo team gathered at the Round Rock Aquatics Center on Friday, Oct. 4 for their district tournament. Their four victories throughout the day...
The final bell rings, marking the end of another school day. Many students’ thoughts are focused on going home to relax, but members of the Westwood Band are in a completely different mindset: they...
![In one of the newly made garden beds, Christopher Li '25 sets a plant in the soil. He collected a variety of plants and seeds to include in the garden. "I also collected [a lot of the seeds I sowed] outside in neighborhoods, parks, and sometimes on the side of the road," Li said.](https://westwoodhorizon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/DSC_0037-1200x795.jpg)
![On defense, Elyse Osborn '27, Bella D'Alessandro '25, Katherine Mayer '25, and Claire Braun '25 guard the goal from the Midway Panthers. The girls worked towards strengthening their defense the entire season in preparation for the district tournament. “Our defense is really good, we just need[ed] to keep up with that. We've been working towards [that] the whole season," D'Alessandro said.](https://westwoodhorizon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2024-10-05_Womens_WaterPolo_District_BellaY-4-1200x783.jpg)
