Skip to Main Content
The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon

  • Picture Day is on Sept. 17!
  • Submit to the Dreamcatcher!
  • Buy your Yearbook!
  • Schedule your Senior Photos Today!
The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon

The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon

Showcase

Eager to channel his love for strategy and critical thinking into his teaching, Algebra and Calculus teacher Mr. James Cox aims to build genuine connections with his students.

Math Teacher Mr. James Cox Promotes School-Life Balance

Vedanti Patil, Reporter September 7, 2024

Focused, Mr. James Cox stares intensely at a chess board. A student sits across from him, analyzing the game. As the sponsor of the chess club, Mr. Cox has always been interested in strategy-oriented games....

Striving to foster a reflective and engaging community in class, English teacher Ms. Iliana Romero is a proud Westwood alumni, and is excited to be back on campus.

Heartwarming Homecoming: Westwood Alumni Ms. Illiana Romero Returns to Teach English

Charly Obermiller, Reporter September 7, 2024

Filled with books on shelves stacked high, the classroom shines bright as the string lights sparkle and the soft first-block Spotify playlist plays in the background. English teacher Ms. Illiana Romero...

Phone caddies, such as the one shown, have been heavily used by teachers across campus to implement the new phone policy. Placing heavy restrictions on student's phone usage, the policy aims to foster greater human connection in class.

New Year New Policies: School-Issued Phone Policy Sparks Controversy

Charlie Hui and Arhaan Jafri September 6, 2024

In an era where teens find themselves interacting with others through a screen more often than not, the administration team is aiming to get students to have a more human connection by implementing a strict...

Ball in hand, Mr. Joshua Williams aims to build an inclusive space, where he can truly connect and care for his students.

Commitment to Connection: P.E. Teacher Mr. Joshua Williams Hopes to Truly Care For Students

Nikhil Gupta, Reporter September 5, 2024

A chaotic mix of passion and energy, the football field pounds under players diligently slogging away at drills, or anxiously going over plays right before games, with Mr. Joshua Williams standing at the...

Charli XCX's sixth album, "Brat", was released on June 7 this year. Its iconic album cover became instantly recognizable, dominating the social media feed of many with catchy dance trends and political memes.

Brat Summer: How Lime Green Dominated the Summer of 2024

Vedanti Patil, Reporter September 3, 2024

The summer of 2024 was defined by the color #8ACE00 - a bright, vivid “brat green”. From thousands of TikToks featuring dances to the song Apple to Kamala Harris “bratifying” her X (formerly Twitter)...

Hyping up the crowd before the beginning of the pep rally, cheerleaders Lauren Patterson '26, Aliyu Yu '27, and Leah Kleinman '25 move in a synchronized combo. The varsity cheer team was later spotlighted in the pep rally during their performance to Chappell Roan's "Hot to Go."

Pep Rally Kicks off School Year

Tianwen Gao, Heritage Staff August 31, 2024

The chants of the cheer team and sound of the Westwood Fight song beckon students to enter the fieldhouse gym on Friday, Aug. 30 for the first pep rally of the new school year. A new experience...

Approaching her first year in the education industry with a goal of helping students with day-to-day life, Ms. Rachel King anticipates an exciting year ahead.

Assistant Registrar Ms. Rachel King Aims to Streamline Daily Student Life

Valeria Tijerina, Reporter August 29, 2024

 Although many admit that work done by administrative staff may go unnoticed, students acknowledge the importance of them in maintaining their schedules and ensuring that their school days are seamless. As...

The fourth season of the Umbrella Academy was released at the beginning of August. While expectations were high, they were quickly tarnished by the bizarre directions the show went in its final season.

Closing The Umbrella: Final Season of ‘The Umbrella Academy’ Leaves Fans Disappointed

Katie Ring, Reporter August 28, 2024

This review contains major spoilers for the final season of 'The Umbrella Academy'. Read with caution.  One. Two. Three. Four. Five. Six. Seven. In every timeline, this family of seven causes the apocalypse....

A Deceptive Dream (COMIC)

A Deceptive Dream (COMIC)

Sabareesh Dinakaran, Reporter August 26, 2024
With school back in session and sleep at an all-time low, check out this comic that encapsulates how we are all feeling.
Eager to learn more about the unique nature of Westwood students, Ms. Robyn Boegel looks forward to the coming school year.

Assistant Principal Ms. Robyn Boegel Strives to Serve Students

Yonnie Yang, Reporter August 22, 2024

Throughout a long journey in teaching, Ms. Robyn Boegel’s sincere dedication towards her students has persisted in her 23 years of experience as an educator. Joining the Westwood community as a new assistant...

Standing in front of the restaurant’s entrance, co-owners Mrs. Jae-Kyung Kim and Mr. Kiho Kim pose together in the Fresh Heim Steak & Salad restaurant. After immigrating from Korea, the married couple took ownership of the restaurant and integrated an Asian twist on the classic American menu.

Locally-Owned Fresh Heim Steak & Salad Prioritizes Korean Authenticity and Freshness

Vedanti Patil, Reporter August 16, 2024

Placing an emphasis on freshness, the owners of the Fresh Heim Steak & Salad restaurant, Mrs. Jae-Kyung Kim and her husband, Mr. Kiho Kim, serve authentic health-focused items with a focus on incorporating...

Load More Stories