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Westwood Horizon

The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon

The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon

Amoli Agarwal

Amoli Agarwal, Horizon Editor-in-Chief

Class of 2023

Welcome to the Horizon! I am looking forward to leading this wonderful team of reporters and editors with Catharine. Outside of the newsroom, you can find me intensely contemplating the daily Semantle while listening to movie soundtracks. Aside from my never-ending (and sometimes fruitless) word-game endeavors, I enjoy scrolling through the New Yorker, perfecting the art of making vegetarian sushi, and learning ice-skating (very painfully) from my friends.

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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

Amoli Agarwal, Horizon Editor-in-Chief
February 9, 2023
Ms. Tamra Franklin and Ms. Molly Walsh attend the graduation ceremony on Tuesday, May 24. Both were popular English teachers, but at the end of the 2022 school year, Ms. Franklin accepted a position in another school district, and Ms. Walsh moved to New York City.

35 Teachers To Resign or Retire

Amoli Agarwal, Horizon Editor-in-Chief
May 28, 2022
School will be delayed by two hours on Thursday, Feb. 24 as a safety precaution due to inclement weather conditions. Photo courtesy of Izzy Park

RRISD Issues Late Start Amid Winter Weather

Amoli Agarwal, Horizon Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2022
Thirty-seven National Merit Semifinalists were honored at a breakfast ceremony on September 15.

National Merit Semifinalists Announced

Amoli Agarwal, Horizon Editor-in-Chief
September 15, 2021
Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock have taken the two remaining seats in the Senate after being selected in the recent runoff elections in Georgia. The Democratic Party now has control over the entire legislative branch of the government.

Democrats Win Big in Georgia Runoffs

Amoli Agarwal, Horizon Editor-in-Chief
January 13, 2021
In his stance, center Eric Taylor 21 waits to snap the ball. Players will have to wear masks under helmets during play. Photo courtesy of Ben Ramsey 22.

Fall Sports Start Practice as Seasons Approach

Amoli Agarwal, Horizon Editor-in-Chief
September 12, 2020
Students and Staff Adjust to Virtual Learning

Students and Staff Adjust to Virtual Learning

Amoli Agarwal, Horizon Editor-in-Chief
September 2, 2020
A view of Austins City Hall from the shore of Lady Bird Lake.

City of Austin Begins Redistricting Process

Amoli Agarwal, Horizon Editor-in-Chief
June 12, 2020
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