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Westwood Horizon

The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon

Mayla Montgomery

Mayla Montgomery, Horizon Assistant Editor

Class of 2026

I have always had a passion for writing and telling stories, and I am so excited to be working on press this year! When I’m not writing, I love watching all the horror movies in existence, reading books, listening to music, and spending time with my friends and family.
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Each holding part of their gingerbread house, Juniors Anushka Gupta, Emma Rincon, and Atiriya Banerjee work to construct a gingerbread house worthy of winning the competition.

Winter Wonderland: IBSO Hosts Winter Social

Mayla Montgomery, Horizon Assistant Editor
December 9, 2024
Stepping forward, Vince Pham '25 throws the frisbee to a teammate. IB students were coached in the sport by Dr. Joshua Plocher.

IB Comes Together at Grateful Gathering

Mayla Montgomery, Horizon Assistant Editor
November 25, 2024
A long standing Austin institution, ACL returned this year with an impressive lineup and plenty of opportunities for fun.

Austinites Come Together at Austin City Limits Festival

Sydney Fuller, Assistant Marketing Director
October 29, 2024
Finding new uses for the cotton cobweb decorations, seniors Anika Anumalla, Jennifer Rong, and Tharini Murugananth put together a makeshift costume for the costume contest. Part of the many events at the social, the winners of the costume contest received IB merch as a prize.

Spooky Celebration: IBSO Hosts Halloween Social

Mayla Montgomery, Horizon Assistant Editor
October 24, 2024
Gathered around the ingredients, Oprah Wei '26, Ryan Linton '25, Siyona Jain '25, and Allison Yao '25 work together to make batter. This was the first step in preparing the batches of pancakes for the teachers.

SHF and MAO Host Annual Pancake Breakfast

Mayla Montgomery, Horizon Assistant Editor
October 16, 2024
In February, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that embryos created and stored in a medical facility will be considered children in Alabama's Wrongful Death of a Minor Act. An immediately controversial decision, the ruling has a myriad of harmful implications that will negatively affect anyone seeking fertility treatments in Alabama.

Alabama’s Embryo Ruling Will Backfire

Mayla Montgomery, Horizon Assistant Editor
March 12, 2024
Concentrated, sophomores Ojasvi Chourasia, Isha Gokhale, and Bella Yi make themselves crepes. The main focus of the meeting, the officer team created a build-your-own crepe station for members to enjoy. “[The best part of today’s meeting were] the crepes, they were delicious,” member Brady Johnson ‘26 said.

French Club Holds Crêpe Breakfast

Mayla Montgomery, Horizon Assistant Editor
March 7, 2024
Over the past few years, awards shows such as the Oscars have seen a steady decline in viewership. As the film industry continues to evolve and move further into the streaming era, these award shows will need to evolve with the industry to maintain their relevance and prestige.

Award Shows Need to Change with the Times

Mayla Montgomery, Horizon Assistant Editor
February 9, 2024
For months, Gov. Greg Abbott has been sending buses of migrants arriving at the Texas border to a myriad of other cities in the United States in an apparent attempt to criticize Biden's immigration and border policies. While border towns in Texas are struggling to handle the influx of migrants, Abbott's lack of coordination with the cities the buses are going to has only served to cause chaos. Abbott is using the lives of these asylum seekers as pawns in his political game, with no regard for their  wellbeing or future.

Bussing Migrants is Inhumane

Mayla Montgomery, Horizon Assistant Editor
January 10, 2024
The United Auto-Workers' strike is set to end soon,  having reached a tentative agreement with Ford. The auto workers' union has been on strike since September in hopes achieving demands for higher wages, reinstated benefits, and better working conditions.

Auto Workers Deserve Better

Mayla Montgomery, Horizon Assistant Editor
October 30, 2023
The Rest, the third release from indie supergroup Boygenius, is an astounding companion piece to their debut album.

Boygenius’ New EP Rises to New Heights

Mayla Montgomery, Horizon Assistant Editor
October 19, 2023

Courtside Conversations: Kaylee Jones ’24

Mayla Montgomery, Horizon Assistant Editor
October 15, 2023

Courtside Conversations: Brandee Benson ’24

Mayla Montgomery, Horizon Assistant Editor
October 14, 2023
Banned Books Week took place from Oct. 1-7, giving students the opportunity to gain awareness of book censorship throughout the country. According to the ALA, 2023 has seen a record surge in challenged library materials in public libraries, meaning that book censorship remains an ongoing debate. "What’s important is that we’re given the opportunity to read so that we can make up our own minds and not be led by someone who is biased to give us half the story,” Librarian Amy Woolsey said.

Banned Books Week Betters Censorship Awareness

Mayla Montgomery, Horizon Assistant Editor
October 9, 2023
Final Season of 'Barry' Wows Viewers

Final Season of ‘Barry’ Wows Viewers

Mayla Montgomery, Horizon Assistant Editor
June 8, 2023
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