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Escorted by her friend C/AB Myah Kapavik '27, C/TSgt Aliyah Mohammed '24 walks through the saber arc. Senior cadets were recognized during the ball by walking through the saber arc.

AFJROTC Cadets Shine at “Starry Night” Military Ball

Sarah Jung, Heritage Portraits Editor March 4, 2024

On Saturday, March 2, Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) cadets and faculty members assembled in the cafeteria for their annual military ball, held in collaboration with Hutto...

Standing in clean rows, AFJROTC gets in formation for their annual unit inspection from the Air Force Headquarters. The results of this inspection determined the continuation of the program, however, cadets excelled, earning the "exceeds standards" rating, meaning AFJROTC will continue on campus.

AFJROTC Earns “Exceeds Standards” Rating at Unit Inspection

Sarah Jung, Heritage Portraits Editor February 2, 2024

On Wednesday, Jan. 23 the Westwood Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) cadets and sponsors assembled in the aux gym for their annual United States Air Force headquarters unit inspection....

Posing for a photo, DECA seniors Brooke Xu, Valerie Zhang, and Hannah Lee relax after qualifying for the State competition. Westwood DECA beat personal records this year, having a total of 256 members advancing to compete at the next level.

DECA Breaks District Records

Mallory Milner, Reporter January 18, 2024

On Tuesday, Jan. 9, Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) began their season with the Districts competition at Kalahari Resort. DECA members gathered to compete in written and roleplay events...

Smiling with supplies for animals in need, Paw Plan officers Phylicia Ren '25 and Dawoon Jung '25 display some of the items collected. Paw Plan donated items to shelters based on necessity, and due to  Austin Pets Alive being over maximum capacity, they received the majority of donations raised.

Paw Plan Donates Supply Drive Items to Animals in Need

Chloe Oakley, Campus News Editor December 29, 2023

After three months of collecting supplies for animals in need, Paw Plan officers dropped off donations in a community supply drive to animal shelters Austin Pets Alive and the Central Texas Society...

On the bus journey to Seguin, HOSA members face a long day of competitions ahead of them. To ease nerves before their competitions, Future Health Professionals participated in karaoke and practiced presentations during the bus ride.

HOSA Students Advance to State Leadership Conference

Chloe Oakley, Campus News Editor January 25, 2023

On Friday, Jan. 20, members of Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) , ventured south to Seguin High School to compete at the Area 1 Spring Leadership Conference (SLC). Members spent months...

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