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The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
Chloe Oakley

Chloe Oakley, Campus News Editor

Class of 2025

Looking forward to another year as a part of Student Press, I am especially excited to be serving as Campus News Editor for an organization I so cherish. Beyond an obvious love for writing, my primary interests include literature and music. In the rare moments you find me outside the newsroom, I am likely hiking, fulfilling my love for coffee, or escaping into a thriller novel.

All content by Chloe Oakley
Measuring water, Xander Catuogno '26 prepares to make a drink. Java City offers more breakfast opportunities to students, and also offers a place to socialize before school.

Java City Returns After Three Year Hiatus

Chloe Oakley, Campus News Editor
March 25, 2024
With attention to detail, Jatin Aggarwal '26 inserts a battery. At this competition, Tomahawk won the Design Award for their robot's functional and aesthetic design.

Robotics Competes at FTC Central GEMS League Tournament

February 7, 2024
Smiling, Summer Jogee '24 socializes over a game of Mastermind. Jogee, an orchestra officer, helped plan and execute the board game social.

Orchestra Comes Together at Board Game Social

Chloe Oakley, Campus News Editor
February 3, 2024
Taking the mic, Westwood alumni speak to Spanish students about their experiences in college. Organized by Sra. Llanos, this panel offered students insight into life after high school.

Spanish Department Welcomes Alumni for College Panel

Chloe Oakley, Campus News Editor
January 13, 2024
In a women's restroom, a repurposed laundry bin stores menstrual products for people to use, an effort to combat period poverty. Since its founding in 2018, LaunchPad has worked with HOSA to collect and distribute menstrual products around Westwood's restrooms for student's use.

LaunchPad Provides Menstrual Products to Students

December 31, 2023
Smiling with supplies for animals in need, Paw Plan officers Phylicia Ren '25 and Dawoon Jung '25 display some of the items collected. Paw Plan donated items to shelters based on necessity, and due to Austin Pets Alive being over maximum capacity, they received the majority of donations raised.

Paw Plan Donates Supply Drive Items to Animals in Need

Chloe Oakley, Campus News Editor
December 29, 2023
Reading their sheet music, Avi Rajesh '25 performs Nocturne by Gustav Holst. Students received their music for this concert in October, giving them just over two months to learn and master it.

Orchestra Sets Stage Aglow at Winter Concert

Chloe Oakley, Campus News Editor
December 14, 2023
With precision, Lerchen Zhong '26 delves into Claire de Lune by Claude Debussy alongside the All-Region Symphony Orchestra. The award-winning orchestra received a standing ovation after their performance.

All-Region Clinic and Concert Display Student Collaboration in Music

Serena Liu, Reporter
December 7, 2023
Loading her plate, librarian Ms.Kluck enjoys food donated by parents. Parent volunteers used monetary donations to purchase food for the teacher's lunch.

Parent Volunteers Host Faculty Lunch to Celebrate Diwali

November 15, 2023
Gliding mid-air, a BMX rider jumps over Staff Sergeant Shawn Anderegg, USMC, and Spanish teacher Blanca Badillo during the second assembly. Sra. Badillo was chosen at random to be in the spotlight for this stunt.

Anti-Bullying and BMX: No Hate Tour Promotes Positivity

Chloe Oakley, Campus News Editor
November 9, 2023
Posing for a photo with their State Championship trophy, the varsity tennis team celebrates victory after a 10-3 win against Houston Memorial Mustangs. This year marks the first time the team has won the title two years in a row. Players attributed the win to dedication, practice, and community.

Varsity Tennis Clinches Back-to-Back State Championship Wins with 10-3 Set

Chloe Oakley, Campus News Editor
November 2, 2023
Conducting Symphony Orchestra, director Joshua Thompson facilitates the performance of Nino Rota's Concerto for Strings. Practicing from August to October, orchestras spotlighted a diverse variety of pieces at their annual Fall Concert.

Orchestra Amplifies Autumn Ambience at Fall Concert

Chloe Oakley, Campus News Editor
October 19, 2023
Animated, Magnolia Hance '26 narrates a game of Mafia. After being assigned to squads, groups united to play a game of Mafia together, concluding the event.

Orchestra Fosters Friendship at Annual Squads Reveal

Chloe Oakley, Campus News Editor
October 5, 2023
Enthusiastically, Ian Shone '25 urges freshmen to join The Locker Club. At the Fishbowl club fair, booths ran by club offers encouraged freshmen to join student organizations and get involved on campus.

High Tide: Freshmen Swim in School Spirit at Fishbowl

August 19, 2023
Unlocking Student Potential: Project Potentia Offers Equitable Education Opportunities

Unlocking Student Potential: Project Potentia Offers Equitable Education Opportunities

Chloe Oakley, Campus News Editor
July 12, 2023
The emphasis on AP and IB testing has taken a toll on high school students and has diminished desires to learn for the sake of learning.

AP and IB Curricula: Are They Worth It? A Look Into Student Perspectives and Alternatives

Chloe Oakley and Shivani Kondubhatla
May 22, 2023
Students delve into the importance of AP and IB curriculums, and whether they are necessary or not.

Students Evaluate the Effectiveness of AP and IB Classes

May 22, 2023
Students delve into the importance of AP and IB curriculums, and whether they are necessary or not.

Students Evaluate the Effectiveness of AP and IB Classes

Chloe Oakley, Campus News Editor
May 22, 2023
Dancing, PowderPuff cheerleaders perform to Streets by Doja Cat during halftime. The cheer routine was choreographed by Nicole Fraizer, Susan Hamilton, Elena Weinstein, and Sarah Taparuskas.

Performances Power Fourth Annual PowderPuff

Chloe Oakley, Campus News Editor
April 15, 2023
Student Council, or 'StuCo' officers collaborate to discuss logistics for an upcoming project. StuCo hosts a multitude of events and service opportunities for the school.

StuCo Members Run for Office Ahead of 2024 School Year

Chloe Oakley, Campus News Editor
April 12, 2023
Class of 2025 Campaigns in Junior Class Election

Class of 2025 Campaigns in Junior Class Election

Chloe Oakley, Campus News Editor
April 11, 2023
The Westwood Dance Department held two performances on March 31 and April 1. The product of months of rehearsal, Escapade exemplified the talent and efforts of the dancers. Graphic courtesy of Westwood Dance Department.

Dance Showcases Momentum at Annual Escapade Performance

Chloe Oakley, Campus News Editor
April 11, 2023
Candidates who lose in the Executive election will be given the opportunity to run for secondary positions.

Executive Candidates Advocate for Student Representation in StuCo Election

Chloe Oakley, Campus News Editor
April 11, 2023
Class of 2026 Shares Platforms for Sophomore Class Election

Class of 2026 Shares Platforms for Sophomore Class Election

Chloe Oakley, Campus News Editor
April 10, 2023
Class of 2024 Showcases Strengths for Senior Class Election

Class of 2024 Showcases Strengths for Senior Class Election

Chloe Oakley, Campus News Editor
April 10, 2023
Following a state-wide camping ban signed in 2021, the Austin homeless population continues to grow.

Austin’s Homeless Resurgence After Camping Ban: A Look Into Long Term Solutions

Chloe Oakley, Campus News Editor
March 19, 2023
In recent years, celebrities have been releasing brands at a breakneck rate, but what is the significance behind this movement?

Combating Celebrity Brands: The Responsibility is Ours

Chloe Oakley, Campus News Editor
February 22, 2023
On the bus journey to Seguin, HOSA members face a long day of competitions ahead of them. To ease nerves before their competitions, Future Health Professionals participated in karaoke and practiced presentations during the bus ride.

HOSA Students Advance to State Leadership Conference

Chloe Oakley, Campus News Editor
January 25, 2023
Alex Kim ‘23 monitors time in mock roleplay events as members prepare to present in front of a judge. Officers were assigned to supervise participants in DECA Day before their mock competition- an attempt to give members an idea of how a real competition will operate.

DECA Members Prepare for Competition at DECA Day

Rifah Mirza and Chloe Oakley
December 2, 2022
Warriors Relax at Roaring '20s-Themed Homecoming Dance

Warriors Relax at Roaring ’20s-Themed Homecoming Dance

Chloe Oakley, Campus News Editor
November 1, 2022
Learn To Be Club's officers present club information to new and returning members. Members were introduced to the new officer team in addition to upcoming volunteer opportunities through the club.

Learn to Be Club Announces Opportunities at First Meeting

Chloe Oakley, Campus News Editor
September 13, 2022
Ms. Natalie Fischbach begins her first year teaching chemistry after working in the film industry in California. Having many influences that made her pursue teaching, Ms. Fischbach decided to become one to make a positive impact. "The relationship building is what I enjoy the most," Ms. Fischbach said. "Meeting new people, having conversations, and trying to get everybody excited about chemistry."

Science Teacher Ms. Natalie Fischbach Fulfills Her Dreams

Chloe Oakley, Campus News Editor
September 13, 2022
California lawmakers are to ban the sale of all new model gasoline-fueled cars by 2035, a major step to reduce carbon emissions and fight against climate change.

California’s Ban on Gas-Fueled Cars: A Roadmap for Future Actions Against Climate Change

Chloe Oakley, Campus News Editor
September 10, 2022
Matthew Gula '22 was scouted by Odessa College and received a full scholarship to attend the school. Photo Courtesy of Mike Gula

Matthew Gula Continues Astounding Baseball Career through College

Sawyer Grimaldi and Chloe Oakley
April 6, 2022
Josephine Grubesic ‘25 wins first place in the National Ninja League regionals. Grubesic has been training since fifth grade to compete on the American Ninja Warrior television show. “I really want to be on the show,” Grubesic said. “I just feel like that would be a great opportunity to put myself out there.” Photo courtesy of Josephine Grubesic.

JoJo Grubesic Pushes Through Torticollis to Pursue American Ninja Warrior Dream

Chloe Oakley, Campus News Editor
February 26, 2022
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