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The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
Hailin Zhang

Hailin Zhang, Managing Editor

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Project Graduation 2018 to Host Taste of Asia

Project Graduation 2018 to Host Taste of Asia

Hailin Zhang, Managing Editor
April 6, 2018
Susi Chavez '19 wraps a lamp as a gift.

NFHS Holds Gift Wrapping Session for Spirit of Giving Holiday Project

Hailin Zhang, Managing Editor
December 16, 2017
Saumyaa Krishnan '18 dresses up in classic Beatnik fashion.

AP English IV Students Present Sonnets at Coffeehouse Poetry

Hailin Zhang, Managing Editor
November 1, 2017
How Well Do You Remember Season One of "Stranger Things"?

How Well Do You Remember Season One of “Stranger Things”?

Hailin Zhang, Managing Editor
October 30, 2017
Photos of Ethan Twining and Pia Cadar will be uploaded as soon as possible.

Mr. and Miss Westwood ’17 Announced

Hailin Zhang, Managing Editor
June 9, 2017
"I participate in dance. I am in drill prep now, but I really like it. I also go to gym out of school. My favorite class in Westwood is dance and audio and video production; that’s my hobbies and what I like to do. But I also love all my classes, and especially English. I really want to be better at English, because I can understand, I can read, I have Pre-AP classes. Like my speech, I have a lot of mistakes and words I can’t pronounce. And also having my grades to be more than 90s. I’m working on that."

Freshman Capsules: Anastasiia Borisova ’20

Hailin Zhang, Nicole Souydalay, and Amy Vo
May 23, 2017
"I think I’ve accomplished most of the stuff I wanted to do, but I think I need to work on my WAS taking notes skills and public speaking. I think in debate, I’ve gotten a lot better at speaking in front of the people and like, having a lot of voice and not stuttering as much. In orchestra, I’ve become a little bit of a better leader, like I’m in first chair, but I’m not used to leading other people, so I think I’ve become a little bit better of a leader, in that aspect. Then, ways that I’ve improved. I’ve gotten to know the school a lot better. I volunteered in this debate tournament and then I had to show people the classrooms, and most of the classrooms I had no idea where it was, and then after this, I think I know the school a lot better. I just love how [Westwood] is so diverse and there’s so many things you can do, like you can fit in, if you don’t fit into one group, there’ll always be another group out there for you that you’ll be able to join, and have like a community around you."

Freshman Capsules: Junna Castel ’20

Nicole Souydalay, Amy Vo, and Hailin Zhang
May 16, 2017
Alyssa Geerts '17 poses next to her artwork. (Photo by Ms. Brittany Skillern)

Alyssa Geerts ’17 Wins RRISD Youth Art Month Billboard Design Contest

Hailin Zhang and Amy Vo
February 28, 2017
'Passengers' Gravitates Toward Darker Themes

‘Passengers’ Gravitates Toward Darker Themes

Hailin Zhang, Managing Editor
January 12, 2017
'Moana' is Disney's Sail of the Decade

‘Moana’ is Disney’s Sail of the Decade

Hailin Zhang, Managing Editor
November 23, 2016
The National Honor Society officers give a speech at the end of the induction, congratulating all the inductees.

National Honor Society Inducts New Members

Hailin Zhang, Managing Editor
November 15, 2016
Westwood art teacher Ms. Brittany Skillern poses with her mixed media piece, "Illuminated Intimacy".

Ms. Skillern Wins Best in Show at Art Institute Showcase

Hailin Zhang and Amy Vo
November 1, 2016
Author Roshani Chokshi Speaks to Westwood Students

Author Roshani Chokshi Speaks to Westwood Students

Hailin Zhang, Managing Editor
October 4, 2016
Kathleen Zhang '18

Kathleen Zhang ’18

Hailin Zhang, Managing Editor
September 29, 2016
Netflix's 'Stranger Things' is This Summer's Hit

Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things’ is This Summer’s Hit

Hailin Zhang, Managing Editor
August 26, 2016
Engineering Students Present Final Projects

Engineering Students Present Final Projects

Hailin Zhang and Devika Patel
May 26, 2016
'Hush' Puts a Unique Spin on Horror Movies

‘Hush’ Puts a Unique Spin on Horror Movies

Hailin Zhang, Managing Editor
May 20, 2016
German Students Compete in State

German Students Compete in State

Hailin Zhang, Managing Editor
March 4, 2016
Warrior Engineering Team Competes in the Capitol Area Competition

Warrior Engineering Team Competes in the Capitol Area Competition

Hailin Zhang, Managing Editor
March 3, 2016
Ms. Martinez Named Teacher of the Year

Ms. Martinez Named Teacher of the Year

Hailin Zhang, Managing Editor
February 18, 2016
Paris Attacks Stun France, Unite Global Leaders

Paris Attacks Stun France, Unite Global Leaders

Hailin Zhang, Managing Editor
November 17, 2015
Fiona Lin '18 Hikes to Raise Money for Veterans

Fiona Lin ’18 Hikes to Raise Money for Veterans

Hailin Zhang, Managing Editor
October 19, 2015
Playlist of the Week

Playlist of the Week

Hailin Zhang, Managing Editor
October 7, 2015
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Band Narrowly Misses Shot at Finals in “Bands of America” Competition

Audrey Lu, Reporter
September 30, 2015
Photo courtesy of Hailin Zhang

Brio Tuscan Grille Serves Up Exquisite Cuisine

Hailin Zhang, Managing Editor
September 26, 2015
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