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The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
Katie Ring

Katie Ring, Reporter

Class of 2026

Hi! I’m super excited to be on Student Press this year, and I look forward to working with everyone. In my free time, I like reading, listening to music, hiking, theatre, and being with my friends.

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GamePigeon is a mobile app that allows you to play a variety of games with your friends. Do you agree with our ranking? Let us know in the comments?

GamePigeon Tier List

Katie Ring, Reporter
November 18, 2024
Gazing into a magic eight ball, seniors Connor Wormington and Vince Pham participate in the fortune teller station set up in the Black Box. Aside from the haunted house, officers also planned stations to be happening concurrently so everyone would stay entertained.

Stage Fright Delight: Drama Club Hosts Haunted House

November 8, 2024
Gazing into a magic eight ball, seniors Connor Wormington and Vince Pham participate in the fortune teller station set up in the Black Box. Aside from the haunted house, officers also planned stations to be happening concurrently so everyone would stay entertained.

Stage Fright Delight: Drama Club Hosts Haunted House

Mayla Montgomery, A&E Editor
November 8, 2024
With Halloween just around the corner, there are distinct candy choices. Do you agree with our tier list? Let us know in the comments!

Halloween Candy Tier List

Maddy Yendle and Katie Ring
October 30, 2024
Cheering eagerly in hopes of receiving a free pizza, students crowd the bleachers for the second pep rally of the year. For many, the pep rally served to be a fun break from the ramping rigor of academics.

Patriotism is Prevalent at Second Pep Rally

Katie Ring, Reporter
September 24, 2024
Returning to Westwood after a brief hiatus, Counselor Ms. Jeanine Edson expresses her goals to help students relieve some of their mental academic strain.

Counselor Ms. Jeanine Edson Wishes to Relieve Students’ Mental Strain

Katie Ring, Reporter
September 16, 2024
The fourth season of the Umbrella Academy was released at the beginning of August. While expectations were high, they were quickly tarnished by the bizarre directions the show went in its final season.

Closing The Umbrella: Final Season of ‘The Umbrella Academy’ Leaves Fans Disappointed

Katie Ring, Reporter
August 28, 2024
Working its way into Austinite's hearts, the shaved ice food truck Fairy Freeze serves cold treats on hot summer days.

Transcendent Treats: Fairy Freeze is Otherworldly

Katie Ring, Reporter
August 19, 2024
In a recent Warrior Update, Westwood students were surveyed about their opinions regarding Flex, as its end was being considered. But the administration needs to let Flex remain, as it is crucial to student life.

Flex Is Necessary For Student Life

Katie Ring, Reporter
May 9, 2024
Taylor Swift's eleventh studio album, 'The Tortured Poet's Department', was released in the middle of April. The album encompassed heartbreak and burnout, and was met with much excitement from fans.

Torturously Good: Taylor Swift’s Eleventh Album Surpasses Expectations

Katie Ring, Reporter
May 2, 2024
Author Varian Johnson discusses his journey to becoming an author. Johnson originally was a civil engineer before committing to writing.

Literary Lessons: Author Varian Johnson Speaks to Students

May 2, 2024
Benson Boone's latest album exemplifies his ability to find a catchy tune, but highlights the simplicity of his lyrics.

Benson Boone Takes Off With New Album ‘Fireworks & Rollerblades’

Katie Ring, Reporter
April 18, 2024
With the brand new reopening of Westwood's cafe, watch this rating to decide what drinks to order!

Ranking Java City Drinks (VIDEO)

Katie Ring, Jacob Chow, and Sabareesh Dinakaran
April 14, 2024
Which celebrities sported the best and worst Grammy outfits?

From Flop to Fabulous: Top Grammy Fashion Picks

Katie Ring, Reporter
February 29, 2024
Standing tall, actors Leah Sava Jeffries, Walker Scobell, and Aryan Simhadri pose on set. Casting was announced in late May of 2023, and the show's finale was released December of the same year.

Percy Jackson Steals Hearts Once Again with New Show

Katie Ring, Reporter
February 28, 2024
Arranged by style, the Fiber Arts Club stand displays plushies, coasters, keychains and other goods made for the sale. The first of its kind for the club, the sale allowed club members to showcase their love for craft while giving back to the community.

Wool You Be Mine: Fiber Arts Club Sells Valentine-themed Handcrafted Goods

Sophia Cortes and Katie Ring
February 17, 2024
On Jan. 18, Benson Boone released "Beautiful Things." In the single, Boone reflects on the meaning of life.

Benson Boone’s ‘Beautiful Things’ Was Not So Beautiful

Katie Ring, Reporter
February 4, 2024
Test your knowledge about the hit holiday movie Elf with this trivia test!

How Much do you Know about Elf?

Katie Ring, Reporter
December 19, 2023
Readers browse through the books available for purchase at the Texas Book Festival. After attending author panels, readers could purchase books from the authors they just listened to and get their new books signed.

Texas Book Festival Fosters Literary Camaraderie

Hannah McDonough and Katie Ring
November 22, 2023
Released on Oct. 27, 1989 (Taylor's Version), specifically the vault tracks, explores everything about relationships -- from falling in love to saying goodbye.

1989 Revamped: Taylor Swift Explores Relationships With New Vault Tracks

Katie Ring, Reporter
November 13, 2023
Sitting in front of a metal structure, Daniel Fears poses outside. Fears believes that sharing his art is synonymous with sharing his soul. "They have something to give back to me, whether it be music, or appreciation, or good stories," Fears said.

Learning By Sound: Artist Daniel Fears Educates Through Music

Katie Ring, Reporter
November 11, 2023
Posing at a desk, Lindsey Mackin of retro-grunge band Annabelle Chairlegs sits in her studio. Mackin recently recorded her third album, which is currently unreleased. "I remember being a kid and thinking like 'oh if I wanna be a singer I have to be like a pop star, like that’s how women do music,'" Mackin said.

Band Life with Lead Singer Lindsey Mackin

Katie Ring, Reporter
October 24, 2023
Attaching hand-painted banners to the hall outside of art classrooms, Sophia Huang '24 executes NAHS's vision for a Studio Ghibli themed hallway. NAHS members dedicated time and diligence into recreating elaborate scenes from popular Studio Ghibli films as part of their decorations.

Homecoming Hallways Multiply Movie Mania

Sabareesh Dinakaran and Katie Ring
October 7, 2023
Beginning his first year on campus, Mr. Rogers looks forward to facilitating student success in his IB Physics and Advanced Chemistry classes. Part of the reason Mr. Rogers joined the Westwood staff was because of IB, a program he has past experience with.

Mr. Ralph Rogers Supports Student Scientists

Katie Ring, Reporter
October 1, 2023
Olivia Rodrigo, a singer-songwriter and actress, has just released her sophomore album, GUTS.

Olivia Rodrigo Spills Her ‘Guts’

Katie Ring, Reporter
September 29, 2023
Only Murders In The Building: Unanswered Questions

Only Murders In The Building: Unanswered Questions

Katie Ring, Reporter
August 18, 2023
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