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The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
Avery Hixson

Avery Hixson, Yearbooker

Class of 2023

Hey! I am a senior yearbooker and this is my third and final year on the press staff. In my free time, I enjoy playing lacrosse, spending time outdoors, listening to music, and being with my friends & family. I wish luck to anyone who will be on the yearbook staff in the future!

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During prom season, students search for many different prom dress styles and colors.

Keeping Up the Tradition of Prom Dresses: Elegant or Too Extra?

Avery Hixson, Yearbooker
May 11, 2023

Westwood Confessions

Avery Hixson, Amy Simon, Amelie Puga, and Oliver Barnfield
December 7, 2022
Glittering Gems from 2022 Trends: Here's This Year's Prom Styles!

Glittering Gems from 2022 Trends: Here’s This Year’s Prom Styles!

Avery Hixson and Amelie Puga
April 25, 2022
Kansas Claims Fourth National Championship Title Against North Carolina

Kansas Claims Fourth National Championship Title Against North Carolina

Avery Hixson, Yearbooker
April 7, 2022
Merck and Ridgeback Biotheraputics' new anti-viral COVID pill is undergoing experimentation. It must be approved to begin distribution. Photo courtesy of Mpelletier1.

The New COVID-19 Antiviral Pill Provides a Way to Slow Down the Pandemic

Avery Hixson, Yearbooker
October 14, 2021
American troops have recently pulled out of Afghanistan which saved the lives of many American service members. Photo courtesy of CPL Sam Shepherd.

The Good and Bad Aspects of Biden’s Withdrawal of Troops from Afghanistan

Avery Hixson, Yearbooker
October 7, 2021
Construction continues to advance slowly at the side of the school. Currently, the builders are working on expanding the new math department and improving accessibility to the added classrooms.

Students Weigh In on Effects of Schoolwide Construction

Avery Hixson and Selena Molinari
October 5, 2021
Bridgette Moravec '24 makes a fast break down the midfield with the ball in her stick. Moravec gained possession after a hard defensive fight from the Warriors against Prosper.

GALLERY: Varsity Womens’ Lacrosse Competes in Tournament vs. Southlake and Prosper

Arushi Sharma and Avery Hixson
March 4, 2021
Katie Forshay '23 races to get control of the ball after it was turned lose against Dripping Springs. The Warriors were able to notch a solid win against Vista Ridge in the early goings of district play.

JV Girls' Soccer Defeats Vista Ridge 2-0

January 28, 2021
Leah Wang '23 sprints to recover the ball from her opponents after briefly losing it. Despite being outnumbered, Wang stole it back.

GALLERY: Varsity Girls' Soccer Defeats Dripping Springs

January 18, 2021
With a strong toss-up, Aashish Dhanani '22 prepares to serve the ball. After trouncing Round Rock, the varsity team rode their hot streak to a dominant victory over Vandegrift. "The matches went amazing. We got a quick lead in doubles and we were able to finish off the match in the singles round with a final score of 18-1," Dhanani said.

GALLERY: Varsity Tennis Squares Off vs. Vandegrift

September 26, 2020
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