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The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
Jayant Bettadpur

Jayant Bettadpur, Reporter

Class of 2025

Hey! For a while now, I have been interested in photography and newswriting, which is why I think that being part of the Horizon and working on the Heritage will be such a fun opportunity. When I’m free, I usually spend most of my time playing soccer, hanging out with my dog, or listening to music.

All content by Jayant Bettadpur
Austin FC's playoff run this season has been lackluster and disappointing. Photo courtesy of Ralph Arvesen.

Austin FC Begins Season With Negative Shift

Jayant Bettadpur, Reporter
May 1, 2023
A Definitive Ranking of Westwood's Lunch-Go-To's!

A Definitive Ranking of Westwood’s Lunch-Go-To’s!

Jayant Bettadpur and Indy McBrearty
April 19, 2023
Icon for the iCog app. Bodetti created the app to help dementia patients in receiving accurate treatment.

Junior Rishik Boddeti’s iCog App Allows for Dementia Diagnosis, Wins Congressional App Challenge

Jayant Bettadpur, Reporter
April 1, 2023
Excited, Daniel Goolsbey '24 jumps from the crowd of players, adding to the celebratory atmosphere. Goolsbey and other members of the JV soccer team were present to show their support.

Varsity Mens Soccer Clinches District Champion Title Following 1-0 Win Against Vipers

Jayant Bettadpur, Reporter
March 12, 2023
Sonny Wang '23 cheers passionately after finishing his race. Wang became overjoyed as he finished first in the 50 yard freestyle and claimed the state title.

Swim and Dive Makes a Splash at State Championships

Jayant Bettadpur, Reporter
February 22, 2023
Horizon's Best Albums of 2022

Horizon’s Best Albums of 2022

Aanika Hirode, Amy Simon, Hannah Ashtari, Indy McBrearty, Jayant Bettadpur, Oliver Barnfield, and Sabrina Kim
January 13, 2023
Students gather at a club meeting during the first semester. Even as COVID-19 seems to have eased its effects on classroom procedure, it continues to affect the school system, even at Westwood.

The Effects of Teacher Shortages on Both Students and Staff Continue to Loom Large in the New Year

Jayant Bettadpur, Reporter
January 11, 2023
Locker rooms throughout the school vary in their conditions, including shower temperatures and crowdedness.

Discrepancies in Sports Facilities: a Breakdown

Jayant Bettadpur, Reporter
November 30, 2022
Tracking the ball, Karen Chen '26 hits a backhand to return the ball. Westwood started off the day with double matches, ending with single matches.

JV Orange Tennis Edges Past Stony Point

Jayant Bettadpur, Reporter
October 8, 2022
Students sit around the library patio during lunch. While students are not able to have food in the library, they can eat on the patio and tiled area at the front of the library.

Students Respond to Heightened Lunch Restrictions

Jayant Bettadpur, Reporter
September 29, 2022
Pursuing the ball, Zoe Chen '25 scrambles to hit a backhand. Chen had a long rally and managed to win the point.

Varsity Tennis Takes Down Reagan High

Jayant Bettadpur and Indy McBrearty
August 30, 2022
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