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Westwood Horizon

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Westwood Horizon

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The symphony orchestra rises for the audience after the concert.

Symphony Orchestra Performs at Midwest Clinic Early Preview Concert

Nashitha Azeez, Dreamcatcher Assistant Editor November 7, 2019

The Symphony Orchestra performed their Midwest Clinic Early Preview Concert on Monday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. They played five of the eight pieces they are going to perform at the seventy-third Midwest Clinic...

Looking downfield, quarterback RJ Martinez 21 heaves the ball in hopes of finding an open receiver. Martinez tossed four touchdowns in the contest.

Varsity Football Falls to Stony Point 45-28

Savannah Estabrook, Yearbooker November 2, 2019

The varsity football team fought against Stony Point on Friday, Nov. 1 at Dragon Stadium, and hoped to gain a second win after dominating Leander in the previous week’s homecoming game. The Warriors...

A student asks the author a question. Students were asking questions about Bronx Masquerade, a book they had read in class.

Author Nikki Grimes Visits Westwood Students

Nashitha Azeez, Dreamcatcher Assistant Editor November 1, 2019

English I and Creative Writing students gathered in the Great Room on Friday, Oct. 26, to listen to author Nikki Grimes talk about her memoir Ordinary Hazards. She also answered questions about Bronx...

Deepti Choudhury 21 places 7th in the 6A girls race. Choudhury went out with the top pack, and held on to finish the 5K in 18 minutes and 20 seconds.

Cross Country Sends Two Athletes to State

Nima Ashtari, Community & World News Editor October 31, 2019

At the UIL Regional Cross Country Meet, nearly 200 of the fastest qualifying athletes in each region battled for coveted spots at the prestigious UIL State meet, held in Old Settlers Park. The regional...

Cheerleaders are hyped up as they welcome the students entering the gym for the homecoming pep rally. The cheerleaders had the drum line backing them up and supplying them with fun energetic beats to move and perform to. With smiling faces, the cheerleaders made sure to make people feel welcome at this event.

Students Showcase Talents at Homecoming Pep Rally

Catharine Li, Horizon Editor-in-Chief October 31, 2019

Under severe weather threat, the annual homecoming parade was cancelled on Thursday, Oct. 24, due to safety concerns. Principal Dr. Mario Acosta, the campus administration, and Student Council spent...

The team celebrates after scoring a point. This was near the end of the third set, so tensions were high.

Varsity Volleyball Crushes Round Rock Dragons 3-0 In Final Home Game of Season

Hayden Swanson and Alana True October 30, 2019

The varsity volleyball team defeated the Round Rock Dragons once again and for the final time this season on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at home, dominating in all three sets. The annual Senior Night was also...

Students Create Petition to Cancel School After Halloween

Students Create Petition to Cancel School After Halloween

Jake Schlanger, Community & World News Editor October 30, 2019

Every year before Halloween, petitions are created by students trying to convince districts to cancel school on the day following the “holiday”. This year, one of these petitions is targeted at Round...

Suzy Smith 20, as a representative from the Dolores Umbridge group, interrogates the turtle, witness of the humans monster. Smith points out that despite the damage humans have done towards turtles, there are also some humans who formed organizations to preserve the environment.

English Students Take Part in Monster Trials

Joanne Liu, Yearbooker October 29, 2019

For a creative way to practice arguing and impromptu speaking, Mr. Scott Chalk’s AP TAG English students participated in a Monster Trials Activity. The activity, inspired by Frankenstein, helped...

In a match against Leander last season, Abby Gregorczyk 21 gets down low to return the Lions serve. The varsity volleyball team will begin district play on Friday, Sept. 25 at home against McNeil.

Varsity Volleyball Overcomes Leander in Five-Set Nail-Biter

Camille Marshall, Sports Editor October 27, 2019

The varsity volleyball team played against the Leander Lions on Friday, Oct. 25 and won 3-2 during Parent Night. The game day theme was dedicated to the parents who took their time and money to support...

Back to the game, Nate Anderson 21 jumps over players. Anderson have achieve a 10-yard run bringing the warriors closer to another touchdown.

Varsity Football Dominates Leander for a 49-20 Victory on Homecoming

Vikram Joshi and Ishika Samant October 26, 2019

In the Homecoming game, the varsity football team sought to bounce back from a tough loss against Vandegrift and top Leander under the bright lights of Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex. Despite the strong...

Students go through the breakfast line after their morning rehearsal. Parent volunteers brought many food items such as fresh fruits, breakfast tacos, and drinks for the dancers to eat.

Warrior Pride and SunDancers Bond at Homecoming Breakfast

Srilekha Cherukuvada, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief October 25, 2019

After a long and exhausting early rehearsal, SunDancers and Warrior Pride members huddled along the long table in the dance hallway to fill up on breakfast food at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24.  “I...

Westwood on Lockdown Due to External Threat

Westwood on Lockdown Due to External Threat

Keya Sampat, Campus News Editor October 24, 2019

Westwood High School went on lockdown due to an external threat that was reported by students to the campus administration at 11:13 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9. Towards the end of Flex Time, Principal Dr....

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