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The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
Scott Seamon

Scott Seamon, Managing Editor

Class of 2025

When I'm not assisting a nationally awarded team of student journalists, you can find me representing Westwood students as a member of Round Rock ISD VOICE, the school district's student advisory committee!

All content by Scott Seamon
Measuring water, Xander Catuogno 26 prepares to make a drink. Java City offers more breakfast opportunities to students, and also offers a place to socialize before school.

Java City Returns After Three Year Hiatus

March 25, 2024
A Westwood graduate and parent, Council Member Mackenzie Kelly completes most of her work from her office on Anderson Mill Road. She is currently hosting an art contest in order to showcase the talent of Austin area students.

Austin Council Member Mackenzie Kelly Holds “I Love District 6” Art Contest

Scott Seamon, Managing Editor
February 27, 2024
In a struggle for the ball, Truitt Forse 27 (Round Rock High School) prepares to steal the ball from a Vandegrift player behind him. Forse, an attacker, is the lone freshman on the varsity team.

Varsity Mens Lacrosse Outmatched by Vandegrift 10-3

Scott Seamon, Managing Editor
February 23, 2024
Focused, Shrey Birmiwal 25 prepares for his event at the Longhorn Classic debate tournament. Birmiwal and his partner Siyona Jain 25 worked diligently to in hopes of garnering a victory in their event.

Speech & Debate Finishes Second Overall at Longhorn Classic Tournament

Scott Seamon, Managing Editor
December 8, 2023
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Homecoming Pep Rally Amplifies School Spirit

October 12, 2023
Walking in the parade, the softball team toss candy to spectators. Garnering a first-place win, the team impressed audiences with their Toy Story themed float.

Students Bring Cheer to Community at Annual Homecoming Parade

October 12, 2023
The Class of 2023 tosses their caps into the air after being declared graduates.

[GALLERY]: Class of 2023 Celebrates Graduation

Scott Seamon, Managing Editor
June 17, 2023
Ryan Wyrick 23 weaves through opponents to find open space after passing the ball.

Varsity Mens’ Lacrosse Advances to State in Super-Regionals Tournament

Scott Seamon, Managing Editor
May 11, 2023
Principal Erin Campbell cuts the ribbon to begin the open house alongside Board of Trustees Vice President Tiffanie Harrison and Board Trustee Alicia Markum (Place 4). Ms. Harrison has been on the Board of Trustees since 2020 and was previously a teacher at Round Rock High School, where she was twice awarded Teacher of the Year and Ms. Markum has been on the Board of Trustees since 2022 and has previously been in multiple leadership roles including Fern Bluff Elementary PTA President and RRISD Council of PTAs Diversity and Inclusion Chair.

Community Open House Showcases 2018 Bond Improvements

Scott Seamon, Managing Editor
April 25, 2023
The Warriors competed against Westlake for senior night. The team won 21-1.

Varsity Mens’ Lacrosse Demolishes Westlake in Senior Night Victory

Scott Seamon, Managing Editor
April 25, 2023
Austin Police Officer Frank Creasey high-fives a child attending the Hanging with Heroes event. Officer Creasey is a District Representative Community Policing Area ADAM 6.

Anderson Mill Limited District Hosts First Responders at “Hanging With Heroes” Event

Scott Seamon and Valeria Tijerina
March 29, 2023
Behind the goad, Bodie Bradley 23 goes around the Highland Park defense to attempt a goal.

Varsity Men’s Lacrosse Defeats Highland Park 14-10

Scott Seamon, Managing Editor
March 2, 2023
Fred Fisher 24 holds up a championship belt at the district tournament at Vandegrift High School after advancing to regionals.

Wrestlers Advance to Regionals, Fall Short of State Championships

Scott Seamon, Managing Editor
February 15, 2023
The Warriors competed against Frisco for their first game of the season. The team won 25-5.

Varsity Men’s Lacrosse Starts Season Strong, Defeating Frisco 25-5

Scott Seamon, Managing Editor
February 12, 2023
Smiling, Mr. Scheiber poses with his IB Sports Exercise & Health Science class after he was announced as the 2023 Teacher of the Year.

Mr. Eric Scheiber Named 2023 Teacher of the Year

February 9, 2023
Collapsing under the weight of ice, a downed tree leaves debris on the driveway of an Austin residence.

Students Face Extended Utility Outages and Downed Trees During Bitter Winter Storm

February 5, 2023
SpongeBob (Kayla Contello 24), Patrick (Olivia Thornton 23), and Sandy (Avery Parks 24) prepare to use Sandys jetpack to return to Bikini Bottom after climbing Mt. Humongous to disrupt the volcano.

SpongeBob Musical Delights Audiences

Scott Seamon and Lilybeth Dooley
January 30, 2023
Captains with the Travis County Sheriffs Office Corrections Bureau load packages of toys, books, food, and games into a car. The Travis County Sheriffs Brown Santa program is a non-profit run by law enforcement officers, other government employees, and community members.

Brown Santa Program Distributes Christmas Gifts to Families in Need

Scott Seamon, Managing Editor
December 29, 2022
Westwoods JROTC presents the colors at the ceremony. The JROTC also presents the colors at sports games and various school events.

Westwood JROTC Honors Veterans with RROC Ceremony

Scott Seamon, Managing Editor
November 15, 2022
Wearing a shark head, Samuel Trigg 23 stands by as he waits for the game to begin. Trigg was wearing the shark head as the game fell on Halloween night.

Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse Teams Compete Annual Stick Switch

Scott Seamon, Managing Editor
November 8, 2022
Homecoming Royalty Eshaan Chopra and Tori Xiao pose for a picture with Principal Erin Campbell after it was declared they had won the student-body vote. The two received a crown, sash, and bouquet of flowers after winning.

Homecoming Football Game Highlights (VIDEO)

October 23, 2022
Brian Gaede 24 cheers with excitement after emerging victorious from a game of Musical Chairs. Gaede won over 10 other players, and received a pizza.

Student Spirit Soars at First Pep Rally of Year

September 15, 2022
RRISD Wears Maroon on Tuesday to Support Uvalde

RRISD Wears Maroon on Tuesday to Support Uvalde

Scott Seamon, Managing Editor
September 5, 2022
Col. Andrea Themely (left), 80th Flying Training Wing commander, talks to Lt. Col. Jason Colborn Dec. 20, 2017, about the opportunity he will have as the first detachment commander of a new unit called Pilot Training Next, an initiative led by Air Education and Training Command Commander Lt. Gen. Steven Kwast that will rely on different technologies to make a more efficient pathway for the Air Force to train and create pilots. (Caption by USAF Public Affairs) https://www.aetc.af.mil/News/Photos/igphoto/2001860782/

Lieutenant Colonel Jason Colborn to Lead JROTC

Scott Seamon, Managing Editor
September 2, 2022
Medics Respond to Injury at Grisham Middle School

Medics Respond to Injury at Grisham Middle School

Scott Seamon, Managing Editor
August 26, 2022
Prom king Youngchan Kang 22 poses with other prom king nominees. Attendees were able to vote throughout the night on prom royalty, voting Kang for prom king and Eva de Guelle 22 for prom queen.

Students See Light at Prom

Hannah McDonough and Scott Seamon
May 8, 2022
SunDancer social board President Jessica Hao 22 gets lifted during Escapade. The team was sorted into split groups to perform in either a slow routine or fast routine.

Westwood Dance Dazzles Audiences At Escapade Spring Show

Oliver Barnfield and Scott Seamon
April 4, 2022
A protestor shows her support for Ukraine at an anti-war protest held in Washington DC, early March.

Ukrainian Refugee Flees to France Due to Bombing

Prima Changwatchai, Community & World News Editor
March 23, 2022
ASL students sign to each other while playing the classic game, Codenames, during their ASL social in the cafeteria.

Sign Me Up: ASL Class Holds District Wide Social for Students

Ellen Chuo, Photo Editor
October 29, 2021
Presenting to the attendees, Westwood Drone Club officers inform new members about the clubs purpose and timeline for the upcoming year.

Westwood Drone Club Holds Inaugural Meeting

Scott Seamon, Managing Editor
October 10, 2021
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