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The student news site of Westwood High School.

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The student news site of Westwood High School.

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Tara Kurkal

Tara Kurkal, Reporter

Class of 2025

I am a cheese enthusiast who is unfortunately lactose intolerant. I love reading romance novels and singing along horribly to songs in the car. I'm an aspiring writer who wants to travel the world. My favorite subject is choir, and I love to sing!



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Smiling, the chess team poses with their 3rd State Championship trophy. All six members scored in the top 20 out of around 150 competitors. Its been a very amazing experience playing with the same people and seeing us all improve together, Ambica Yellamraju 23 said.

Three-Peat: Chess Team Claims Third Consecutive State Championship Title

Tara Kurkal, Reporter
March 30, 2023
People gather around as dancers prepare to perform modern Bollywood dances. Community members gathered to celebrate Holi on Saturday, March 25. The experience was so nice just being able to dance with people that I already considered my friends, Max Bradford 25 said.

Holi Celebrations Strengthen Community With a Festival of Colors

Tara Kurkal, Reporter
March 30, 2023
Protected by caution tape, the space in front of the school is blocked off due to amount of fallen trees.

Winter Storm Leaves Westwood Worse for Wear

February 9, 2023
Grinning, PTSA Parent Volunteers pose for a group photo after second lunch. The volunteers helped decorate, cater, and serve food to faculty.

PTSA Hosts Faculty Lunch to Celebrate Lunar New Year

Tara Kurkal, Reporter
January 25, 2023
What Kind of Black Friday Shopper Are You?

What Kind of Black Friday Shopper Are You?

Tara Kurkal, Reporter
November 11, 2022
Mr. Don Zimmerman is a candidate for Place 6 of the RRISD Board of Trustees. Zimmerman pushes for reinstatement of the goals set for public school education. Photo courtesy of Don Zimmerman

Board Candidate Don Zimmerman Believes in Redirection of The RRISD Board of Trustees

Tara Kurkal, Reporter
November 7, 2022
Banned Books week occurs from Sept. 18th through 24th to highlight having the freedom to read.

Banned Books Week Celebrates Freedom to Read

Tara Kurkal, Reporter
September 30, 2022
Anila Modak 24 takes a breath while swimming the last leg of the 100 freestyle. Modak was on the Black team who won this friendy competition.

Team Black Prevails Against Team Orange in Intersquad Swim and Dive Meet

September 20, 2022
Cheering loudly, Morgan Vopat 23, Anila Modak 24 and Audrey Derdeyn 26 urge their teammates to go faster from the platform. Swim and Dive had their first ever meet for the 2022 season at the newly constructed RRISD Aquatic Center.

Swim and Dive Lands in Second Place at First District-Wide Meet

October 10, 2022
Howdy Week: Warriors Wear Their Wackiest Attire

Howdy Week: Warriors Wear Their Wackiest Attire

Tara Kurkal, Reporter
September 8, 2022
Following the ball, Janya Tellabati 26 attempts a swinging volley. Tellabati is a new member of the team.

Varsity Tennis Dominates Westlake 11-1, Vaulting Into Fall Season

September 2, 2022
Brushing up, Dana Kardonik 24 hits a powerful forehand across the court. Kardonik has been a part of the team since her freshman year.

Varsity Tennis Dominates Westlake 11-1, Vaulting Into Fall Season

September 2, 2022
Ms. Samantha Lozano graduating from Texas State in 2021. She majored in English with a minor in Latino Studies. “I came from a small town, a bubble. College taught me so much about world views,” Lozano said.

English Teacher Ms. Samantha Lozano Strives to Impact Lives

Tara Kurkal, Reporter
August 31, 2022
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