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The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
Riya Patil

Riya Patil, Reporter

Class of 2024

Hi! I am super excited to be working on the Horizon this year! Outside of Student Press, I enjoy biking, reading, playing violin, and am a member of Orchestra here at Westwood!

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Westwood Orchestra performed a Star Wars-themed concert on Wednesday, May 4. The different orchestras dazzled the audience with both separate and joint performances. Graphic by Riya Patil.

Orchestra Unleashes the Force With Star Wars-Themed Spring Pops Concert

Riya Patil, Reporter
May 13, 2022
Seniors Eric Chang, Vinayak Joglekar, Alicia Park, and Diya Rajon present their project for an indoor algae farm. The team focused on using carbon sequestration to reduce emissions and produce oxygen as efficiently as possible. Photo courtesy of Westwood Engineering.

Engineering Students Present Final Projects

Riya Patil, Reporter
April 27, 2022
Orchestra Stuns Audiences at Pre-UIL Concert Performance

Orchestra Stuns Audiences at Pre-UIL Concert Performance

Riya Patil, Reporter
April 14, 2022
In his fifth block Orchestra class, Luc Schwalm '22 plays the harp. The harps are currently stored in the Java City location while the orchestra hall is under renovation.

Fine Arts Classes Adjust to Construction

Riya Patil, Reporter
February 17, 2022
The Westwood Human Rights Club, connected with Amnesty International, aims to raise awareness of human rights issues and take action through service projects. Its inaugural meeting was held on January 11th.

Human Rights Club Kicks Off Mission for Change with First Meeting

Riya Patil, Reporter
January 27, 2022
Glancing upwards, orchestra director Mr. Joshua Thompson cues the first violin section of the Concert Orchestra. Performing 'Furiant' by Elliot Del Borgo, lush melodic lines embellished lively rhythmic passages within the low strings.

Orchestra Amplifies Holiday Ambience at Winter Concert Performance

Riya Patil, Reporter
December 15, 2021
The events at the competition were set up the Field House, with several stations where the robots created were tested to complete different tasks. Various robotics teams from many different schools came to compete against each other. Photo courtesy of Westwood Robotics.

Robotics Students Wire Up at FTC Competition

Riya Patil, Reporter
November 21, 2021
On Tuesday, Nov. 16, results were released for the TMEA All-State Orchestra clinic and convention. Just over 200 students were selected this year, with 12 Westwood students earning this prestigious honor. Graphic by Riya Patil.

Westwood Students Victorious in TMEA All-State Orchestra Auditions

Riya Patil, Reporter
November 19, 2021
A Quick K-Pop Recommendation Quiz!

A Quick K-Pop Recommendation Quiz!

Riya Patil, Reporter
November 11, 2021
Orchestra students auditioned for the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) All-Region orchestras on Friday, Oct. 15 and Saturday, Oct. 16. Graphic by Riya Patil.

Orchestra Students Triumph at TMEA All-Region Auditions

Riya Patil, Reporter
October 19, 2021
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Orchestra Delivers Shining Fall Concert Performance Following 18 Month Hiatus

Riya Patil, Reporter
October 8, 2021
Cellists paint a cello and background onto their poster. The cello poster featured Charle the inflatable alien, and was one of the most popular posters.

Orchestra Hosts Annual Section Poster Social

Riya Patil, Reporter
September 18, 2021
Philip Wong '22 and Joanna Lin '23 decorate the Symphony Violin section box

Orchestra Kicks Off School Year With Welcome Week To Begin Community-Building Efforts

Riya Patil, Reporter
August 30, 2021
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