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Sophomores Sakshi Dhavalikar, Anika Nagji, Uma Nair, organizers of the Leadership Workshop, introduce themselves.

Academy Ambassadors Host Leadership Workshop

Srilekha Cherukuvada, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief April 1, 2019

Academy Ambassadors from the Business and Industry Academy held a leadership workshop for members to attend on Wednesday, March 27, in the lecture hall. The event was organized by the event planning...

Sam Newlin 22 fights to steal the ball.

Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse Defeathers Eagles 11-7

Mary Miller, Executive Editor March 28, 2019

The varsity girls’ lacrosse team defeated the Georgetown Eagles on Wednesday, March 28 at the Warrior Bowl. This game was the team’s Student Night, and the stands were packed with prospective lacrosse...

Iphigenia, played by Lucy Wang 21, has her dead body carried on stage while seniors Minsoo Han and Isabel Cameron react.

Theater Students Perform Modern Greek Tragedy for UIL

Rustin Mehrabani-Farsi, Extras Editor March 25, 2019

Throughout March, Westwood Theater performed their UIL competition show Iphigenia 2.0., written by Charles Mee. The story follows Euripides’ original Greek tragedy about love and sacrifice, but told...

In an uproarious celebration, the varsity boys celebrate with the District Championship trophy.
Photo Courtesy of Xiaowei Wang.

Varsity Boys’ Soccer Crush Cedar Ridge 4-1, Claim Title of District Champions

Stephanie Shih, Managing Editor March 16, 2019

The varsity boys’ soccer team started off their spring break right on Senior Night with a triumph over Cedar Ridge on Friday, March 15, conquering the Raiders with a score of 4-1. With this win,...

Theo Givens 20 attempts to outrun Vandegrift defenders with Niko Djordjevic 21 trailing behind.

Varsity Boys’ Soccer Drops Road Contest vs. Vandegrift 5-2

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor March 7, 2019

On the night of Tuesday, March 5, in cold conditions at Ed W. Monroe Memorial Stadium, the varsity boys’ soccer team went into their fixture against the Vandegrift Vipers hoping for a series sweep...

With a McNeil player approaching, Niko Harris 20 kicks the ball across the field.

Varsity Boys’ Soccer Defeats McNeil 3-0

Hayden Swanson, Managing Editor February 28, 2019

The varsity boys’ soccer team defended the Warrior Bowl from the McNeil Mavericks on Tuesday, Feb. 26. Despite emerging with a large lead over their opponents, the Warriors had to deal with a relentless...

Samuel Helwig 19 kicks the ball keeping it away from opposing players.

Varsity Boys’ Soccer Dominates Dragons in Second Half Victory

Nima Ashtari, Community & World News Editor February 23, 2019

While facing the daunting possibility of being eliminated from the running for the coveted district title due to two consecutive losses, the varsity boys’ soccer team hung on to their chances in...

Art students diligently work on their sketches.

Comic Artist Gregg Schigiel Hosts Workshop

Rustin Mehrabani-Farsi, Extras Editor February 22, 2019

Working with the library department, comic artist and illustrator Gregg Schigiel led a workshop for students on Thursday, Feb. 14. Schigiel, who has done work for Nickelodeon and Marvel Comics, along...

The girls 200-yard medley relay team relaxes in the UT warm-up pool.
Photo Courtesy of Matt McBrearty

Swim Dominates at State Championships, Girls Place Eighth

Stephanie Shih, Managing Editor February 22, 2019

The Warrior swim team took on the State Championships at the Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center on Feb. 15 and Feb. 16. Although head coach Matt McBrearty took a total of 11 swimmers, the girls’...

Aislinn Concannon 22 attempts to outrun her opponent to the ball.

Varsity Girls’ Soccer Edges Out Hawks 3-2

Lizzie Deal, Managing Editor February 17, 2019

The varsity girls’ soccer team took on the Hendrickson Hawks at the Warrior Bowl on Friday, Feb. 15. Coming off of a win against Cedar Ridge, the team was aching to prevail against the Hawks. The...

Susi Chavez 19 extends her arms as she is lifted by her team members.

SunDancers Host Annual Westwood Dance Classic

Sarah Wang, Heritage Photo Editor February 15, 2019

SunDancers hosted the annual regional dance competition, Westwood Dance Classic (WDC) on Saturday, Feb. 10. Coming from over fifteen different schools and companies, students competed against each...

Philip Richardson 20 readies to kick the ball.

Varsity Boys’ Soccer Secures 3-1 Win Against Cedar Ridge

Colton Roberts, Photographer February 14, 2019

On the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 12th, the varsity boys set out to play a very important eighth district match at Cedar Ridge. Both teams were the contenders for the number one spot in the Round Rock...

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