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Sabrina Kim

Sabrina Kim, Heritage Co-Chief

Class of 2025

I’ve been obsessed with writing for as long as I’ve been retaining memories, and I’m unbelievably excited to get to write for the Horizon and work for the Heritage. I’m almost as—if not equally—enthusiastic about design, speculative fiction, traditional and digital art, playing guitar, volleyball, crocheting and knitting, consuming every kind of food and drink, learning languages, crosswords, having unreasonably strong opinions about everything, and Westwood Theatre, in no particular order. Some might say I do too much. They’re probably right.

All content by Sabrina Kim
Seated for supper, the cast of Cafe Murder poses for a picture. Half of the show was based on improvised answers to audience questions, meaning the show changed every night.

Theater Seniors Flip Script For Senior Directed Play Series

Sabrina Kim, Heritage Co-Chief
May 6, 2024
On the red carpet outside the Long Center, 44 members of the Mean Girls production cast and crew pose before the Heller Award ceremony. In addition to a red carpet event and photo session, the ceremony included 18 award categories and multiple musical performances to honor high school musical theater in the Austin area.

Applause and Accolades: Westwood Theater Brings Home First-Ever Heller Award

Sabrina Kim, Heritage Co-Chief
April 23, 2024
On the PAC stage, Kalia Wang 26 performs a verse from her duet with Ryan Gu 26. The duo performed Both Sides Now by Joni Mitchell, and the Playlist performance marked their third year in a row performing duets at end-of-year concerts.

Westwood Choirs Bring ‘Girl Talk’ to Stage for Playlist Concert

Sabrina Kim, Heritage Co-Chief
April 23, 2024
On the Hope Presbyterian Church stands, Chamber members Howell Wu 26, Minsung Kim 25, and Calen Virr 24 perform part of their UIL program. Their spring concert allowed the singers a chance to perform their competition songs ahead of the Madrigal Festival (MadFest) and the UIL competition in March.

Westwood Choirs Shine at Spring Pre-UIL Concert

Sabrina Kim, Heritage Co-Chief
March 6, 2024
With a center stage spotlight, Natalie Berkaw 25, Avery Parks 24, and Sabrina Kim 25 make their entrance atop a pink lunch table. The three played the characters of the Plastics - Gretchen, Regina, and Karen, who Cady befriends in the plays central storyline.

Get in Loser: Mean Girls Musical Delivers Pink-Powered Prowess

Sabrina Kim, Heritage Co-Chief
January 28, 2024
As a line of members looks on, HOSA Vice President Sophia He ‘25 cuts and serves cake for those who attended the social. For He and the other officers, the social was designed to provide community for members as well as raising money.

HOSA Revitalizes Members with Post-Testing Social

Sabrina Kim, Heritage Co-Chief
December 8, 2023
As students look on, Viola Swamp, portrayed by Nyx Schexnayder 24, imposes her authority on the class. Miss Swamp served as the storys antagonist, opposing the cheerful Miss Nelson in her strict governance over the class.

Storybook Spectacle Shines in Children’s Show ‘Miss Nelson is Missing’

Sabrina Kim, Heritage Co-Chief
November 19, 2023
On the lowest platform of the stage, juniors Vince Pham and Kaya Chen look on as Emily Rose ‘24, playing Dinah Lifschitz, delivers a monologue to the audience. The characters represent Triangle Factory workers on the eighth floor, where the fire originated from a cigarette stump.

‘The Triangle Factory Fire Project’ Sets Black Box Alight

Sabrina Kim, Heritage Co-Chief
October 14, 2023
Beneath the wheel of the ship, shipmates Kaya Chen 25 and Cleo Steinhauser 24 discuss daily chores and proceedings. While the shows principal characters followed the narrative, the ensemble cast of pirates and crewmates performed maintenance and silent pantomimes around the ship.

UIL One-Act Play Treasure Island Cast Performs a Swashbuckling Adventure Through Georgian England

Sabrina Kim, Heritage Co-Chief
March 23, 2023
Under the scrutiny of fellow crewmate Oliver Barnfield 23, pirate Anne Bonny, portrayed by Suzannah Wells 23, debates the merits of mutiny. This, the plays climactic final scene, saw tensions rise among the crew of the Hispaniola.

Class of 2025 Campaigns in Junior Class Election

Chloe Oakley, Campus News Editor
April 11, 2023
As he chases the ball, defender Mateo Ghercioiu 23 meets opposition from a Stony Point attacker. Skirmishes like this led to numerous penalties for both teams, as many frequently turned to holding jerseys or illegal slide tackles.

Varsity Men’s Soccer Cages Stony Point Tigers 4-0

Sabrina Kim, Heritage Co-Chief
March 5, 2023
As she approaches the sideline, midfielder Kate Cotey 26 dribbles the ball from incoming opposition. Though the play resulted in a throw-in, Cotey gained a ground for the Warriors and maintained possession throughout.

JV Girls Soccer Matches Forces with McNeil Mavericks 0-0

Sabrina Kim, Heritage Co-Chief
March 4, 2023
With a traid of Mavericks surrounding her, Tayla Score 25 seeks out Bailey Shuford 25 for a pass. Both Score and Shuford worked to maintain home team possession and continue creating offensive opportunities.

JV Girls Soccer Slices Mustangs 9-0

March 10, 2023
With opponent defenders on his heels, midfielder Nikhil Modak 24 dribbles the ball down the field. A strong presence in the midfield ensured the Warriors dominance for much of the game.

Varsity Men’s Soccer Levels With Cedar Ridge Raiders

Sabrina Kim, Heritage Co-Chief
February 25, 2023
With the away team hot on his tail, forward Rahul Kuthiala 25 drives the ball up the field.

Varsity Boys Soccer Leaves Manor Mustangs Out to Dry

Sabrina Kim, Heritage Co-Chief
February 12, 2023
Horizons 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
Leaning back to brace for impact, libero Tayla Score 25 receives a Manor serve. Consistent serve receive allowed Westwood to win back possession easily and keep a strong lead.

JV Orange Volleyball Shuts Down Manor Mustangs

Sabrina Kim, Heritage Co-Chief
October 23, 2022
As a ball soars over, libero Lola Fernandez 23 braces her passing platform. Despite Cedar Ridges consistent spikes, the home team defense kept the ball in play with digs and dives.

Varsity Volleyball Sweeps Away Cedar Ridge in Four Set Game

Sabrina Kim, Heritage Co-Chief
October 5, 2022
National Merit Semifinalists pose for a group photo. In order to qualify to be a semifinalist, Seniors had to score highly on their Junior year PSATs.

68 National Merit Semifinalists Announced

Sabrina Kim, Heritage Co-Chief
September 15, 2022
Defensive specialist Sahasru Mandalapu 25 performs a skilled overhead pass. Receiving serves with setting technique is a difficult maneuver, but one that Mandalapu uses regularly.

Varsity Volleyball Ruthlessly Rejects Vista Ridge Rangers

Sabrina Kim, Heritage Co-Chief
September 14, 2022
After leaping up to meet the ball, setter Harper Zoll 25 extends her arms to launch a right side set. Jump sets require stronger technique and focus to execute properly, but Zoll uses them to increase her accuracy and reliability as a setter.

JV Orange Volleyball Reigns Supreme Against Leander Lions

Sabrina Kim, Heritage Co-Chief
September 8, 2022
Rising above the net, outside hitter Kate Petty 26 takes a swing. Both teams featured strong spikes on the offensive consistently, leaving the defensive players to deal with the powerful hits.

JV Orange Volleyball Narrowly Concedes to Lake Travis Cavaliers

Sabrina Kim, Heritage Co-Chief
September 1, 2022
With no small amount of enthusiasm, the team’s libero, Tate McCarthy ‘25 hypes her teammate up with a smile and a high five. As a libero, it was part of her job to support the team not just in defense, but in morale and excitement as well. “We finally clicked in this game, so it felt really good,” McCarthy said.

JV Orange Volleyball Starts Season Off Strong with Win Against Judson Rockets

Sabrina Kim, Heritage Co-Chief
August 24, 2022
With the overturning of Roe v. Wade, many have risen in protest or support as the future of America has become uncertain.

The End of Roe v. Wade: A Precarious Future for All Americans

Sophia Sartor and Sabrina Kim
June 30, 2022
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