The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
  • Schedule Senior Portraits!
  • Submit to the Dreamcatcher!
  • No School: 11/07
  • Order Your Yearbook!
The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
Aarya Kale

Aarya Kale, Horizon Editor-in-Chief

Class of 2026

Hey! Besides being a passionate writer and photographer, I also happen to have a liking for all things cheese :) If I don’t happen to be eating some, I’m probably off reading a nice book or hanging out with my friends!

All content by Aarya Kale
Focused on her art, Mayla Montgomery '26 details the pumpkin by paintings ghosts. The officers organized numerous activities for attendees, ranging from painting pumpkins to slime-making.

Scholastic Scares: IB Hosts Spooky Social

November 1, 2025
Rushing the ball towards the goal, Wade Allen '26 evades a Tiger defender for a Warrior first down. Allen's ball-carrying earned the team four of the five touchdowns of the game.

Man vs. Beast: Varsity Football Preys On Stony Point Tigers 35-7

Aarya Kale, Horizon Editor-in-Chief
October 26, 2025
Hands around each other's shoulders, seniors Gabriel Oliveira and Ilia Iliev practice for the three-legged race. The race was one of the most anticipated event, and elicited loud cheers from each club's section in stands.

Rivals in Rhythm: Major Clubs Compete in First Battle of the Clubs

October 7, 2025
Keeping an eye on incoming Hutto defense, Cooper Waits '27 hands the ball to Maps Mehis '28. While Warrior offense made numerous successful plays throughout the game, small mistakes such as occasional incomplete passes and inability to run the ball far enough cost them victory.

Hutto Hippos Squash Varsity Football 34-18

October 5, 2025
Devising fun poses, seniors Alisha Shireen, Shivali Sahu, Betzul Ozgen, and Avery Chen gather in front of the photo area. The photo area was composed of a balloon arch and a hand-painted banner displaying the words "IB done with EE."

Time to Part-EE: IB Seniors Celebrate Completing Extended Essays

October 4, 2025
Running together, seniors Karen Chen and Anika Aslesh march towards the finish line to complete their final lap. DECA members were required to run all three laps around the park in order to secure their attendance point.

DECA Begins New Impact-Driven Legacy with Warrior Dash

Aarya Kale, Horizon Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2025
Eyes on his target, Dre Kyles '28 prepares to launch on the offensive player as the Raiders begin their play. While Warrior defense consistently slowed the Raiders down, the Raiders still managed sporadic touchdowns, eventually driving them to victory.

Cedar Ridge Raiders Loot Varsity Football’s Homecoming 41-30

Aarya Kale, Horizon Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2025
Bellowing out cheers to the players, the student section watches the game eagerly. Throughout the evening, the student section loudly supported the team's efforts.

Varsity Football Trampled by McNeil Mavericks 70-45

Aarya Kale, Horizon Editor-in-Chief
September 14, 2025
Posing for a fun picture, the Semifinalists huddle close together to capture this memory. Following the individual recognition of the students, the Semifinalists had the opportunity to get numerous group and single photos.

63 National Merit Semifinalists Commended for Academic Achievement

Aarya Kale, Horizon Editor-in-Chief
September 11, 2025
Bolting onto the field after halftime, juniors Ryan Edson and Canon Olofson lead the team continue fighting the Austin High Maroons. The Warriors came back with renewed energy and determination to fill in the gaps in offensive strategy.

Varsity Football Conquers Austin High 39-9

Aarya Kale, Horizon Editor-in-Chief
September 8, 2025
Attending the Texas IB Schools College Fair, IB students gained niche exposure to universities' academic and social offerings in an environment tailored to their distinct high school pathway. Students both browsed through tables containing informational packets, spoke to admissions representatives, and attended lectures regarding applying to certain universities.

IB Juniors Explore Universities at Texas IB Schools College Fair

Aarya Kale, Horizon Editor-in-Chief
April 5, 2025
It's no surprise that AI has exploded recently, with its wide ranging abilities and innovations. However, conversational AI has potentially dangerous implications and Is destroying fundamental human expirience.

Conversation with a Computation

Aarya Kale, Horizon Editor-in-Chief
March 5, 2025
Swinging to shoot the ball towards the Maverick net, Defender Ella Smith '27 prepares to kick the ball. Smith played a pivotal role in aiding her teammates move the ball down the field in long strides without losing possession to the Mavericks.

JV Women’s Soccer Shuts Out McNeil Mavericks 3-0

Aarya Kale, Horizon Editor-in-Chief
February 18, 2025
Speaking to an executive from Jefferies, Siyona Jain '25 asks questions regarding the nature of municipal bonds. Jefferies is an independent investment bank that worked with JPMorgan Chase to sell the district's bonds.

GALLERY: DECA Members Watch Sale of RRISD Bonds on New York Stock Exchange

Aarya Kale, Horizon Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2025
Receiving the ball from Defender Jackson Bowen '26, Defender Madeleine Ziegler '27 moves to shoot the ball into the goal. The Warriors utilized powerful offense and defense alike to score six goals while keeping Tiger points to a zero.

JV Women’s Soccer Hunts Stony Point Tigers 6-0

Aarya Kale, Horizon Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2025
Focused on the ball, Defender Kensington Kaynes '28 chases Hippo offense to regain possession. The Warriors brought renewed aggressiveness to the game in order to keep Hutto's score at a zero.

JV Women’s Soccer Continues Victory Streak Against Hutto 3-0

Aarya Kale, Horizon Editor-in-Chief
January 28, 2025
Pushing against Raider offense, Defender Erin Lott '28 protects the ball, allowing Forward Misha Baxamoosa '28 to regain possession for the Warriors. Both Warrior offense and defense worked seamlessly together to score four goals and keep the Raider score to a zero.

JV Women’s Soccer Dominates for Win Against Cedar Ridge 4-0

Aarya Kale, Horizon Editor-in-Chief
January 19, 2025
The Austin Bergstrom International Airport has seen explosive growth in recent years, a development that many community members have used to draw parallels with the diverse changes taking over the city as a whole. From using it as a cornerstone in advocating for infrastructure changes to analyzing the potential root causes of such growth, the airport has prompted widespread discussion surrounding the future of Austin.

Heightening Growth of Austin Airport Reflects Parallel City Development

Charlie Hui, Dreamcatcher Assistant Editor
January 14, 2025
Engaging in the conference's meet and greet with district officer candidates, Arnav Maskey '26 eagerly explains his aims for the upcoming year if elected. At the end of the conference, Maskey was voted the new vice president for the district.

DECA Leads Way at District Conference 

January 15, 2025
Load More Stories
Donate to Westwood Horizon
$100
$1500
Contributed
Our Goal