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The student news site of Westwood High School.

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The student news site of Westwood High School.

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Bella Yi

Bella Yi, Heritage Campus Life Editor

Class of 2026

Howdy!! I’m excited to be on student press this year and can’t wait to create for the Horizon and Heritage. In my free time, you can find me playing video games, playing piano, baking, painting, and cracking bad jokes.

All content by Bella Yi
Calling to her teammates, Talia Philip '25 looks for someone open to pass to. Philip played a more casual defensive role during the game.

Varsity Girls Lacrosse Slashes Dallas Parish Panthers 10-4

Bella Yi, Heritage Campus Life Editor
March 31, 2025
With two Tigers on her heels, defensive player Elly Howell '26 takes the ball around the net in hopes of making a pass. During the game, both defense and offense positions played smarter through every quarter. "Usually we're not as smart about our passes, but this game we got more open. We got more passes and more shooting able to happen, more teamwork happening this game," Howell said.

Varsity Girls Lacrosse Narrowly Strikes Down St. Agnes Tigers

Bella Yi, Heritage Campus Life Editor
March 2, 2025
Preparing to kick the ball after a penalty, Nate Gunderson '27 sends the Warriors down the field. The penalty kick gave the Warriors the position needed to score.

Boy’s JV Orange Soccer Team Bit by Vandegrift Vipers 2-1

Bella Yi and Jacob Chow
February 11, 2025
As the remainder of the principal male characters look on, Browning Lind '25 performs as neurotic best man George. Over his three years in the musical theater program, Lind honed skills that culminated in his performance as George.

1920s Roar to Life with 'The Drowsy Chaperone'

February 6, 2025
Donning a wig and mustache, Mr. James Cox lip syncs to 'Beautiful Things' by Benson Boone. Mr. Cox did a knee slide at the end of his performance as the crowd waved phone flashlights to the beat.

Students Showcase Renewed Energy at First Pep Rally of Semester

February 3, 2025
On stage, Jody Gaffney '25 addresses the inductees. Each officer approached the podium to speak to the attending NTHS members.

Three Years in the Making: NTHS Holds Inaugural Induction Ceremony

February 3, 2025
Leaping into the air, Boys Basketball Captain Indy McBrearty '25 fights with a Maverick for control of the ball. The team's intense offensive play and impressive defense helped them secure a sweeping win.

GALLERY: Varsity Boys Basketball Dunks on McNeil

Bella Yi, Heritage Campus Life Editor
January 20, 2025
On Dec 16, a 15 year old girl killed two people and injured six more in a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin. But despite the prevalence of school shootings, America has a serious lack of gun control that needs to be addressed.

Gun Control Shouldn’t Be Polarizing

Bella Yi, Heritage Campus Life Editor
January 14, 2025

Treat Yo’ Self Hosts Funnel Cake Fundraiser

Bella Yi, Heritage Campus Life Editor
November 22, 2024

Piece de Resistance: The Model Minority Myth (PODCAST)

Bella Yi and Avi Rajesh
October 28, 2024
The massive popularity of short-form video content such as TikTok or Instagram Reels, on the internet has made social media consumption a regular part of many people's day. However, this has led to the popularization of many slang words, often with negative effects.

Staying Mindful of Slang

Bella Yi and Mayla Montgomery
October 27, 2024
In the middle of the cafeteria, Mimi Echavez '27 dances to a song in a crowd of other students. The DJ was quick to play student-requested music, bringing energy to the dance floor.

Tangled Up: Students Come Together at Homecoming Dance

October 20, 2024
Cheering, the cheer team celebrates their first place win for their Homecoming float decoration. The announcement for the winners, which was made after the pep rally, energized the cheerleaders.

VIDEO: A Look into Homecoming Week

October 23, 2024
Focused on perfecting the preparation of their crafting materials, StuCo Junior Class Vice President Reva Chandane and Secretary Ryan Gu work on constructing their Minecraft-themed float. The volunteers worked hard to ensure that their float effectively portrayed the desired theme, and was fun and interactive in anticipation of the upcoming parade.

Classes Collectively Construct Homecoming Floats

October 16, 2024
Amidst dining room set pieces, Adam Trenk '26 - as Thomas - pantomimes serving food to fellow actors Saffron Kollodge '26 and Sabrina Kim '25. Trenk was one of the actors to play a "Gossip," members of the ensemble who, in addition to performing roles like Thomas, also served as narration for the show. They bookended scenes and spoke to audience members, representing the gossip in society surrounding the play's events.

Theater Brings Regency England to Life in 'Sense and Sensibility'

October 13, 2024
On defense, Elyse Osborn '27, Bella D'Alessandro '25, Katherine Mayer '25, and Claire Braun '25 guard the goal from the Midway Panthers. The girls worked towards strengthening their defense the entire season in preparation for the district tournament. “Our defense is really good, we just need[ed] to keep up with that. We've been working towards [that] the whole season," D'Alessandro said.

Girls’ Water Polo Wins District Championship

Bella Yi, Heritage Campus Life Editor
October 8, 2024
Keeping the Dragons at bay, Cole Osborn '25 and a host of Warriors throw up their hands to keep their victory in reach. This was the Warriors' second game against Round Rock, so this meant a lot towards the motivation and weight of the game. "This was a big game for everyone," Ben Meijers said. "We lost to Round Rock last time, so this match is more important than the win."

Boy's Water Polo Finishes Regular Season Second Place in District

October 8, 2024
Changing their auto-admission rate from six percent to five percent, UT Austin's shift in policy has affected many potential applicants.

UT Austin’s New Auto-Admission Policy Affects Students

September 26, 2024
Changing their auto-admission rate from six percent to five percent, UT Austin's shift in policy has affected many potential applicants.

UT Austin’s New Auto-Admission Policy Affects Students

Bella Yi, Heritage Campus Life Editor
September 26, 2024
Working to foster a genuine love for learning in her students, Mme. Sarah Le Pichon joins the Westwood LOTE department as the AP/IB French & French II teacher.

Finding Joy Through French: Mme Sarah Le Pichon Fosters Desire to Learn

Mayla Montgomery and Bella Yi
September 24, 2024
The 52 National Merit Semifinalists stand with Principal Erin Campbell and Lead Counselor Holly Browning for a photo.

52 Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists

September 11, 2024
Arms raised, Katherine Mayer '25 attempts to steal the ball from the opposing team. Mayer's strong defensive skills would go on to solidify her team's victory.

Women’s Water Polo Sweeps Ridgewood Rumble

Bella Yi, Heritage Campus Life Editor
September 10, 2024
Crowding around a poster board, Junior cellists Samhita Guntakala and Sam Yarbrough refine their sketch of a cello. Over the span of an hour and a half, the cellists worked together to bring their section poster to life. "Every year, we always draw a cello in some sort of different situation, and this year [it's] a cello wearing concert black on a stage," Yarbrough said.

Orchestra Savors Ice Cream at Section Poster Social

Bella Yi, Heritage Campus Life Editor
August 31, 2024
Janya Tellabati ‘26 prepares to hit the ball backhand. She won both her single and doubles matches. “Personally I think I could calm down a little bit during matches,” Tallabati said.

Varsity Tennis Destroys Alamo Heights in First Home Game of the Season

Tianwen Gao, Heritage Staff
August 24, 2024
Quickly rising in popularity nationwide, UT Austin is one of the largest public universities in the country. The school has recently come into the spotlight for several of its honors programs, such as McCombs and Turing, as well as its spike in national rankings.

From Backup to Bigshot: UT Austin is a “New Ivy League”

Bella Yi, Heritage Campus Life Editor
July 28, 2024

Robotics Reaches Community at Build Bash

Bella Yi, Heritage Campus Life Editor
May 19, 2024
Anticipating the upcoming event, sophomore class StuCo officers pose with bright smiles after setting up for prom. Working for many months in preparation for the event, StuCo officers prioritized making prom an engaging and enjoyable night.

24-25 StuCo Officers Share Goals for Next Year

May 3, 2024
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