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Running onto the court, the entire volleyball team celebrates their victory over the Raiders. The team won all three sets.

Varsity Volleyball Sweeps Cedar Ridge During Western Night

Mallory Milner, Reporter September 28, 2021

On September 24, the varsity volleyball team sweeped Cedar Ridge in an exhilarating three set match. The lady warriors had lost to Cedar Ridge in one of their previous tournaments, however they managed...

Trinity Castro 25 waves her flag for Color Guard. The new studio makes it easier for the dancers to perform with correct spacing.

Dance Department Looks Forward to New Warrior Studios

Hadley Norris, Graphics Editor September 21, 2021

The final adjustments to the newly constructed dance studios were completed on Monday, Sept. 20. Flooring was installed and now the studios are ready for competition use. In the dance department there...

With cadets saluting in the background, Inesh Nambiar 23, Nolan James Sedillo ‘22, and Vikranth Srinivasan Ragavan ‘22 hoist the flag for JROTCs 9/11 memorial ceremony. The memorial was hosted to commemorate the lives lost in the infamous terrorist attacks all over the US 20 years ago.

JROTC Memorial Honors Victims on 20th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks

Kumud Arora, Reporter September 19, 2021

In observance of the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and in remembrance of those who lost their lives, Westwood High school’s Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC)...

With other mellophones beside him in a concert arc, section leader Ian Kim ‘22 quickly gets set to warm up at the beginning of rehearsal on Friday, Sept. 10. Though the non-competitive marching season in 2020 was difficult, it inspired him to become an example for his peers this year. “It’s my duty to help the underclassmen appreciate band the way that I appreciate it,” Kim said.

‘Human Again’: Westwood Warrior Marching Band Carries on Timeless Legacy

Hannah Jourdan, Reporter September 16, 2021

Scattered across a 300 foot stretch of fading yard lines sat the occasional convoy for athletics: six or ten cars, trunks agape and flooding with lacrosse sticks or football gear. Otherwise in this...

Texas Senate Bill 8 was passed on Wednesday, Sept. 1. This past week, the Horizon surveyed Westwood students about their opinions regarding the bill.

“Frick yeah, man”: Westwood students respond to Senate Bill 8

Hannah Ashtari, Managing Editor September 15, 2021

This story contains sensitive comments which may be upsetting to some readers. Prior to this year, the legal definition of what constitutes a living human being with protected rights was a much contested...

Thirty-seven National Merit Semifinalists were honored at a breakfast ceremony on September 15.

National Merit Semifinalists Announced

Amoli Agarwal, Horizon Editor-in-Chief September 15, 2021

National Merit Semifinalists were recognized for their academic excellence in a ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 15. The seniors received scores on last year’s PSAT that represented the top 0.5 percent of...

Getting Rid of Pandemic Unemployment Benefits is a Mistake

Getting Rid of Pandemic Unemployment Benefits is a Mistake

Hannah McDonough, Horizon Assistant Editor September 11, 2021

For many, unemployment benefits have been crucial to making ends meet during the pandemic. As of Monday, Sept. 6, three pandemic aid programs, including Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, Pandemic Emergency...

Minutes before the game, the girls huddle up enthusiastically. Hands interlocked, our athletes showed the crowd unbreakable team spirit.

Varsity Volleyball Overcomes Westlake in a Five Set Thriller

Mallory Milner, Reporter September 2, 2021

In an exciting five set showdown, the varsity volleyball team bested the Westlake Chaps. The Lady Warrior’s exhibited not only their solid defense and formidable attacks, but their rock hard mentality...

Ashlin Swasey 22 leads her team during the pep rally with cheers. The cheerleader team was able to teach the students the traditional football cheer performed during each football game.

Putting the Pep Back Into Our Step

Amy Simon, Sports Editor August 31, 2021

The Westwood Warriors attended the first pep rally of the year on Friday, Aug. 27. Students gathered attentively to watch performances presented by cheerleaders, dancers, musicians, and teachers and...

Philip Wong 22 and Joanna Lin 23 decorate the Symphony Violin section box

Orchestra Kicks Off School Year With Welcome Week To Begin Community-Building Efforts

Riya Patil, Reporter August 30, 2021

Over the first eight days of school, orchestra students participated in "Welcome Week," which consisted of a series of fun activities to kick off the return to in-person school. During the past year...

The Library of Congress recieved a bomb threat on Thursday, Aug. 19 from a 49-year-old man inside his truck. Photo courtesy of NCinDC.

Library of Congress Faces Bomb Threat

Amy Simon, Sports Editor August 25, 2021

The Library of Congress received a bomb threat on Thursday, Aug. 19. The threat was reportedly sent from a truck located nearby the U.S. Capitol. As a result, the Capitol, as well as nearby buildings,...

Simoni Khare ‘22, Arunima Das ‘23, Rosie Deal ‘22, Rhea Mucherla ‘21, Anya Gupta ‘23, and Nashitha Azeez ‘22 sit in front of the completed mural. They met the day before school started to take final pictures of the mural. Photo courtesy of Arunima Das ‘23.

National Art Honor Society Students Paint Mural Celebrating Cultural Diversity

Nashitha Azeez, Dreamcatcher Assistant Editor August 21, 2021

Over the summer, National Art Honor Society (NAHS) students painted a mural in the world languages hallway. Beginning on Monday, June 7, the students who contributed to the mural were Rhea Mucherla...

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