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The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
Lucia Santaolalla

Lucia Santaolalla, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief

Class of 2022

Hi! This is my third year in press and I’m really exciting to work with everyone. I’m a really passionate person when it comes to my hobbies like dancing, writing and listening to music. I’m a huge Harry Potter fan and I love animals. <3

All content by Lucia Santaolalla
Attending school in-person is crucial to many students' mental health and learning needs.

Schools Shouldn’t Shut Down Amid New Variant

Lucia Santaolalla, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief
January 15, 2022
Aubrianna Carter '23 and Lucia Santaolalla '22 pose with their safety equipment on the first day of the lab. The students were required to wear it at all times.

A Change of Heart: Forensics Students Perform Pig Autopsies During Death and Decomposition Study

Lucia Santaolalla, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief
November 10, 2021
The Warrior Pride auditions welcomed new members to the ensemble dance team. Photo courtesy of Warrior Pride

Warrior Pride Welcomes New Members

Lucia Santaolalla, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief
May 14, 2021
SunDancers perform on stage. Photo courtesy of SunDancers

Dancers Shine in Covid-Era Escapade

Lucia Santaolalla, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief
April 8, 2021
The new season of 'Attack on Titan' is now premiering. MAPPA studio has done an amazing job on animating the new season. Photo courtesy of @attackontitan

‘Attack on Titan’ Debuts New Season with MAPPA

Lucia Santaolalla, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief
February 6, 2021
'Soul' the new Disney Pixar movie with a powerful message, has left thousands of people amazed. Photo courtesy of @pixarsoul

‘Soul’ Reverberates with Soulful Intensity

Lucia Santaolalla, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief
January 22, 2021
Olivia Rodrigo's new song 'drivers license' has reached everyone's hearts. Photo courtesy of @olivia.rodrigo

Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘drivers license’ Paints a Vivid Portrait of Young Love and Heartbreak

Lucia Santaolalla, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief
January 13, 2021
The cheerleaders perform a combo. They stayed the whole event, cheering and dancing.

Students Attend Homecoming Tailgate Pep Rally

November 28, 2020
Which Side of TikTok Are You On?

Which Side of TikTok Are You On?

Lucia Santaolalla, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief
November 7, 2020
Katie Hendler '22 poses as a ghost in a field. She went with a friend to do the photoshoot. This is a great example for the ghost photoshoot; put your hands up so it looks like the picture has more movement. Photo courtesy of Katie Hendler '22

Fall Photoshoot Ideas

Lucia Santaolalla, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief
October 18, 2020
Laoise Matsumoto '21 is a new leader for Warrior Pride. She has been part of the team for two years and she is looking forward to increasing the team bonding.

Warrior Pride Holds Online Leader Auditions

Lucia Santaolalla, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief
September 13, 2020
A hand holds a cell phone that displays the Netflix loading screen.

Nine Shows and Movies to Binge During Quarantine

Lucia Santaolalla, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief
April 21, 2020
There were more than 90 reported twisters from Texas to the Carolinas. An EF4 was on the ground for more than 60 miles in Mississippi.

Tornadoes Strike Texas on Easter Sunday

Lucia Santaolalla, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief
April 17, 2020
President Trump enacted travel restrictions on several European nations beginning Friday, March 13. A national emergency was also declared for the coronavirus. Photo courtesy of Steve001 from Pixabay.

US Travel Ban on Europe is Critical to Defeating COVID-19

Lucia Santaolalla, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief
March 31, 2020
Bringing Greece to Austin, Costaki Skevofilax '20 performs a Greek dance.

Students Host IB Talent Show For Parents and Peers

Lucia Santaolalla, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief
March 13, 2020
Gabriel Monagas '21 talks about the differences between the excess of food in the United States and the lack Latinoamerica. He specifically talked about the lack of food in Venezuela.

Spanish Students Present Ted Talks to Classes

Lucia Santaolalla, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief
February 26, 2020
Principal Dr. Mario Acosta lip-syncs to 'Wrecking Ball' by Miley Cyrus. All of the students cheered as he performed.

Students Gather for the First Pep Rally of the Semester

February 4, 2020
Principal Dr. Mario Acosta lip-syncs to 'Wrecking Ball' by Miley Cyrus. All of the students cheered as he performed.

Students Gather for the First Pep Rally of the Semester

Savannah Estabrook and Lucia Santaolalla
February 4, 2020
Victor Brown '21 runs towards the ball.

JV Orange Boys’ Soccer Defeats Vista Ridge Rangers 1-0

Lucia Santaolalla, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief
January 20, 2020
How much do you know about "Stranger Things"?

How much do you know about “Stranger Things”?

Lucia Santaolalla, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief
December 10, 2019
The lollipops cheered their friends while they were playing the game. All of them also played in different teams.

Students Participate in Dodgeball Tournament

December 10, 2019
The three main characters pose in the poster. Maleficent, played by Angelina Jolie, is in the center while the Queen and Aurora are on her left and right sides respectively. Photo Courtesy of Disney.

‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’ Succeeds as Sequel

Lucia Santaolalla, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief
November 16, 2019
Students look at the fake organs of their patient. They needed to match the organs to the correct body system in order to perform the surgery well.

Biology Students Escape the Operating Room

Savannah Estabrook, Yearbooker
November 15, 2019
The dancers pose at one of their top movements. They used a lot of high energy during the dance.

Dance Students Showcase Talents at Intersection

Rosie Deal, Executive Editor
October 29, 2019
Yifan Sun '20, gets ready to grab the Barbie and measure the distance she dropped from the bridge.

Statistics Students Collaborate in Barbie Bungee Lab

October 21, 2019
Annual Cricket Invasion Hits Austin

Annual Cricket Invasion Hits Austin

Lucia Santaolalla, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief
October 15, 2019
One of the groups dancing Baile Folklorico Mexicano. The guys used machetes, typical Mexican knives.

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrates Culture

Lucia Santaolalla, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief
October 10, 2019
Before the game started, the team does their pre-game ritual. The ladies do this before every match.

Freshman Volleyball Declaws Stony Point In Two Sets

October 3, 2019
Which Harry Potter character are you?

Which Harry Potter character are you?

Lucia Santaolalla, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief
September 11, 2019
Photo Courtesy of Forrest Films (bennettswar. com).

‘Bennett’s War’ Fails to Capture Audience

Lucia Santaolalla, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief
September 10, 2019
Ella Wood '23 prepares to serve the ball.

Freshman Volleyball Overpowered by Hays 2-0

Yunoo Kim, Community & World News Editor
August 21, 2019
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