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The student news site of Westwood High School.

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The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
Phoebe Taber

Phoebe Taber, Heritage Photo Editor

Class of 2023
‘Ello! I’m Phoebe, but my friends call me Phoebe. This is my fifth year in Press activities, two years for Grisham yearbook and Westwood J1 and Press for three. My favorite things include reading, ceramics, photography, itty bitty figurines, and the oxford comma.

All content by Phoebe Taber
Kawan Borba '23 and Pol Marza '23 sign their letters of intent during their signing ceremony.

Mens' Soccer Hosts Signing Day for Two Athletes

May 5, 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

April 25, 2023
With a powerful throw, pitcher West Morgan '26 launches the ball towards the batter.

[GALLERY]: JV Orange Baseball Triumphs Against Austin Waves 15-0

Hannah Ashtari and Phoebe Taber
March 3, 2023
Dancing, seniors Allen Garcia, Henry Stenson, Luke Hagen, Tate Shores, and Wesley Yeung perform a choreographed dance routine to Lip Gloss by Lil Mama. The dance was choreographed by Sundancer Line Officers Carly Kienitz ‘23, Faye Merritt ‘23, and Hannah Bresser ‘24.

23rd Annual Mr. Warrior Pageant Wows Audience

February 26, 2023
Blocked by the opposition, Victoria Brown '23 passes the ball to Isabella D'Alessandro '25.

[GALLERY]: Varsity Girls Basketball Suffers Loss Against Vista Ridge 54-32

Phoebe Taber, Heritage Photo Editor
January 11, 2023
Facing off against her competitor, Emily Collins ‘24 defends the net during the second half of the game. The Warriors were assertive and quick in their defense.

Varsity Girls Basketball Overcomes Georgetown in Thrilling Showdown

Phoebe Taber, Heritage Photo Editor
November 18, 2022
Reaching past her opponent, Victoria Brown '23 shoots a layup. Brown was notorious for driving the ball down the court and scoring.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Pummels Dripping Springs in First Game

Phoebe Taber, Heritage Photo Editor
November 8, 2022
Simryn Jacob '24 drives the ball down the lane. She successfully made her layup and earned two points for the team.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Edged Out by Bulldogs

Phoebe Taber, Heritage Photo Editor
November 4, 2022
Blake Zhang '24 sprints to the win during the race. Zhang won the race, finishing it in 9.8 seconds.

School Pride Runs Rampant at Second Pep Rally of Year

October 5, 2022
Blocking the ball from the defender, Ava Moncada '25 tips the ball over the net. Moncada was able to find the hole in the court, leading the Warriors to win a point.

JV Orange Volleyball Outplays McNeil in Two Sets

September 22, 2022
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Class of 2023 Starts School with Senior Sunrise

Silvia Ciacci, Heritage Index Editor
September 11, 2022
Focused, Phoebe Wooster '24 sets the ball to Allie Shepherd '23. Shepherd successfully hit the ball over the net to keep the ball in play.

Varsity Volleyball Defeats Judson Rockets During Howdy Night

August 26, 2022
Seeking family, Giselle Kiefer ‘22 looks around the center while entering the floor. Graduates waited in line for a while to finally be seated.

[GALLERY] Warrior Class of 2022 Graduate at H-E-B Center

Phoebe Taber, Heritage Photo Editor
June 1, 2022
Sharing the excitement, Zach Engels '22 and Vinay Majjiga '22 huddle together. Majjiga acted as one of the student coaches throughout the game, while Engels was a frequent player on the court.

Students Triumph in NHS Student vs. Faculty Basketball Flex Game

Phoebe Taber, Heritage Photo Editor
April 27, 2022
Pitcher Jared Hyman ‘22 throws the ball towards the Raider batter. During the game, Hyman was reliable for throwing fastballs and causing the Raiders to strike out.

Varsity Baseball defeats Cedar Ridge 1-0

Phoebe Taber, Heritage Photo Editor
April 20, 2022
Rising concern about firearms policies continue following an unfortunate shooting at this year's South by South West festival. Photo courtesy of Hadley Norris.

Gun Issues Violently Resurface Following Festival Shooting

Phoebe Taber, Heritage Photo Editor
March 29, 2022
Arohan Shrestha ‘22 and Pranav Josyula ‘22 conversate as they pet the small animals. The event was run by the PTSA and Tiny Tails petting zoo. “It was fun, relaxing, and I love animals so that was an added bonus,” Josyula said.

PTSA Hosts Petting Zoo Flex

Phoebe Taber, Heritage Photo Editor
March 25, 2022
Scouting his opponents, Henry Chuo ‘23 dribbles toward the net to take a shot. Throughout the game, Chuo played a key role in stealing the ball and shooting, helping the team win 51-32. “We didn’t shoot well till the end, so it was good we started shooting well and playing defense. It’s what helped us build our lead,” said Chuo.

Varsity Boys Basketball triumphs over Vista Ridge 51-32

Phoebe Taber, Heritage Photo Editor
January 13, 2022
As the game begins with the tip-off, Bailee Dainton ‘24 jumps for the ball. Although the Warriors got the ball, the Cedar Ridge Raiders stole the ball, scoring 2 points and eventually winning the game.

JV Girls Basketball Suffers Defeat to Cedar Ridge 53-23

December 9, 2021
The popular TikTok trend, coined "Devious Lick," encourages students to steal, vandalize, and destroy school property. While the challenge has been an obstacle in many other schools, the viral trend is not as much of a problem at Westwood.

Westwood Students Rise Above A Devious Challenge

Phoebe Taber, Heritage Photo Editor
November 15, 2021
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