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The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
Addy Temple

Addy Temple, Photo Editor

Class of 2026

I am so excited to be in press this year and explore my love for photography, writing, and design! Outside of journalism, I spend most of my time in band, reading, or crocheting, and I never pass up a chance to get Chick-fil-A with my friends.

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Projecting their posture up towards the judges, brass players perform their show, Red. The competition took place at the Alamodome, which was the first indoor performance for the band this season.

Warrior Band Members Reflect on Growth as Season Comes to an End at BOA San Antonio

Addy Temple and Mina Stephens
November 13, 2025
Looking out from the back of their section bus, clarinet players in the Warrior Marching Band sit together in conversation. Just before heading to warm up, students were required to return to the buses to wait out an incoming storm, delaying their finals performance.

Band Continues to Soar at UIL Area Contest

Addy Temple and Mina Stephens
October 27, 2025
Standing in a forced arch position, clarinet players Maxwell Fullerton '27 and John Magdaleno '28 complete their choreography. Often throughout the show, students must perform choreography and play music simultaneously.

Warrior Band Reaches New Heights at BOA Waco

Addy Temple and Mina Stephens
October 21, 2025
With arms around each other, mellophone players discuss their upcoming performance together. Before every competition performance, band students circle up in instrument sections to encourage each other and participate in longstanding traditions.

Band Receives Superior Scores at UIL Region and Advances to Area

Mina Stephens and Addy Temple
October 16, 2025
Marching with the battery, Scout Juarez '27 and Beckett Broussard ‘28 play their snares. The battery and head drum major work together to keep tempo for the band.

Warrior Marching Band Brings Classic Tale to Life at the Texas Marching Classic

Addy Temple and Mina Stephens
October 13, 2025
The annual Round Rock ISD Festival of Bands brought together each of the district's band programs for a night of celebrating marching band and musical talent.

Warrior Band Joins District Community at Festival of Bands

Addy Temple and Mina Stephens
October 8, 2025
Full retreat and the breaking of ranks afterwards allows band members to meet and connect with students from across the district, and even across the state.

Full Retreat: Band Members Connect Through Competition Tradition

Addy Temple, Photo Editor
October 4, 2025
Promoting safety and comfort, Detective Sergeant Lauren Griffith supervises officers in the Westwood learning community. She aims to be a positive role model for students.

Detective Sergeant Lauren Griffith Serves as Positive Role Model for Students

Addy Temple, Photo Editor
October 3, 2025

Courtside Conversations: Mina Stephens ’26

Addy Temple, Photo Editor
September 18, 2025
The mellophone and trumpet sections play and perform part two of their marching show Red. March-A-Thon was the first time the band performed part one and two together for an audience.

Warrior Band Hosts Annual Fundraiser Performance

Addy Temple and Mina Stephens
September 18, 2025
Holding out a dark chocolate cone, an Amy's Ice Cream employee serves a customer. From the start of the ice cream shop in 1984, cultivating an open-minded community and delivering joy has been one of their primary goals, reflected by their slogan: "Making People’s Day”.

Amy's Ice Cream Serves Joy One Scoop at a Time

August 10, 2025
Disney recently released ten new episodes of 'Phineas and Ferb,' starting off a fifth season of this nostalgic and exciting summer series.

104 More Days of Summer Vacation

Addy Temple, Photo Editor
June 24, 2025
Beaming, Salutatorian Bailey Zhang '25 and Principal Erin Campbell pose for a photo. Zhang delivered a speech to her fellow graduates, and will be attending Stanford University this fall on the pre-medicine track.

Class of 2025 Celebrates at Graduation

May 30, 2025
On Wednesday, May 14, the Westwood Band performed their annual spring concert, finishing out their concert season.

Band Ends Timeless Year With Spring Concert

May 19, 2025
As Audrey Jesser '25 signs her name in front of the camera, Reva Chandane '26 and Karen Chen '26 hold up a clear plastic sheet. Student Council filmed multiple videos at Senior Sunset to post on their social media accounts.

Seniors Reflect On High School Journey at Senior Sunset

Addy Temple, Photo Editor
May 12, 2025
Throughout high school, Violet Hewett '25 has competed for Westwood's swim and track team, as well as doing club track. Through hard work, dedication, and support from her coaches, Hewett will continue her track journey at Duke University under a track scholarship.

Violet Hewett '25 Runs the Show

May 12, 2025
Color Guard captains Trinity Castro '25 and Kiran Dinakaran '25 share their experiences joining Guard and leading their peers. "Our director has a saying where it's not that the Color Guard needs you. It's that you need Color Guard," Dinakaran said.

Double the Drive: Sabareesh Dinakaran and Trinity Castro Lead with Pride and Passion

May 8, 2025
Sitting on top of the church set, Koen Keene '27 and Ivan Schere '27 create an iconic moment from "The Outsiders." The golden lighting was used to symbolize the poem called "Nothing Gold Can Stay" that Schere's character recites.

Seniors Directed Play Festivals Storms the Stage

May 9, 2025
Guarded closely by Coach Dezmun Williams, Daniel Nikazm '25 dribbles down the court. The game, hosted by National Honor Society, was a fun opportunity to raise awareness and participation in the organization.

Staff Dominates in Annual Student Versus Staff Basketball Game

April 29, 2025
On Wednesday, April 15 and Thursday, April 16, the Westwood Band showcased their program at the University Interscholastic League (UIL) Concert and Sight-Reading Evaluation. The band swept all ones’, earning superior ratings from every judge and was the only Round Rock ISD school to do so.

Band Sweeps UIL Evaluation With Superior Ratings

Addy Temple and Jacob Chow
April 23, 2025
Drum major Alicia Kanazawa De Figueiredo ‘25 reflects on her time as a leader in the band program and how her passion for music has grown.

More Than Music

Addy Temple and Jacob Chow
April 7, 2025
After a half with no goals, Aiden Shen '26 and Ishaan Saini '26 celebrate their first point of the night as they run down the field. The goal was scored by Shen.

Varsity Boys Soccer Defeats Vista Ridge 4-3

Addy Temple and Mina Stephens
March 19, 2025
Leaning over, Santiago Pena '27 looks for the ball. Pena assisted 2 goals during the game.

Varsity Boys Soccer Triumphs in Senior Night Game

Addy Temple and Mina Stephens
March 10, 2025
With teammates close behind, Santiago Peña ‘27 takes possession of the ball. The team used communication on the field to ensure they stayed ahead of the Raiders.

Varsity Boys Soccer Triumphs Against Cedar Ridge 6-1

Mina Stephens and Addy Temple
February 22, 2025
Preparing to stop the ball, Rahul Kuthiala '25, Kaz Seyhoon '26, Caleb Fagan '25, and Nico Hamelin '27 form a defensive wall. Multiple penalty kicks were awarded to both teams throughout the game.

Varsity Boys Soccer Ends Winning Streak With Loss Against Vandegrift Vipers

Addy Temple, Photo Editor
February 11, 2025
Blocking his opponent, Caleb Fagan ‘25 positions himself to gain possession of the ball. Fagan was in the starting lineup and was an essential player who was always open for a pass.

Varsity Boys Soccer Ties Intense Game Against Dragons

Addy Temple and Mina Stephens
February 4, 2025
High fiving his young teammate, Romir Jain ‘25 celebrates a goal with his team during a scrimmage. The Warriors served as role models and mentors for the kids who came to the event.

GALLERY: Varsity Soccer Boys Meet Future

Addy Temple, Photo Editor
February 3, 2025
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