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The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
NEWS
Bird’s Eye View: Anatomy & Dissection Club Observes Pigeon Anatomy
Prima Changwatchai, Assistant Editor • February 24, 2025
Student Council Plans Prom
Tianwen Gao, Heritage Staff • February 24, 2025
NHS Celebrates Inductees at Yearly Ceremony
Prima Changwatchai, Assistant Editor • February 18, 2025
Robotics Team Slingshot Spreads Spirit of STEM Through Catalyst Program
Yonnie Yang, Reporter • February 14, 2025
HOSA Members Excel at Spring Leadership Conference
Sarah Jung, Heritage Portraits Editor • February 13, 2025
GALLERY: DECA Members Watch Sale of RRISD Bonds on New York Stock Exchange
Aarya Kale, News Editor • February 13, 2025
Drawn In: NAHS Highlights Art Appreciation at Winter Art Show
Sophia Cortes, Dreamcatcher Assistant Editor • February 4, 2025
HUMANS OF THE WEST
Enthusiastic about programming, Ruhan Gupta '27 puts immense time into his coding projects to create the best possible user experience. Algo, his most successful project, has gained a global audience and is useful to aspiring coders of all ages. "My goal is to help people really strengthen their skills from a younger age," Gupta said.
Eager to inspire others, Pranav Balakrishnan ‘25 and Ethan Andrew ‘26 work hard to make the most of their final years in scholastic debate, and leave a legacy that promotes success and passion. In addition to winning the Glenbrooks Tournament, the largest, non-championship tournament of the year, they have also been ranked 2nd best Policy Debate team in the world. “As a senior, I don't have much time left to improve,” Balakrishnan said. “But I have been preparing for the past four years, so it's now my time to succeed.”
As the newest addition to Westwood's administration, Assistant Principal Mr. Michael Wuensch looks to creating a safe space for all types of students. Enjoying Westwood's unique student diversity, he believes in promoting unity through diversity.
Blending her bilingual skills and journalistic abilities to share the stories of American culture, Lena Boas ‘25 crafted a video package documenting American life for German audiences. “[A German TV station] wanted me to do this video diary so that I could show my personal life and what it's like going to school here [US].”
Aiden Wen '26 serves as the DECA president of one of the largest chapters in the state. Throughout his term, he's had to navigate many changes regarding chapter operations due to budget cuts.