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Seniors Eric Chang, Vinayak Joglekar, Alicia Park, and Diya Rajon present their project for an indoor algae farm. The team focused on using carbon sequestration to reduce emissions and produce oxygen as efficiently as possible.  Photo courtesy of Westwood Engineering.

Engineering Students Present Final Projects

Riya Patil, Reporter April 27, 2022

On Thursday, April 21 and Friday, April 22, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., engineering students hosted their final project presentations for the graduating class of seniors, with seven groups presenting on...

In a game against the Hendrickson Hawks, Ella Moss '22 looks for a teammate to pass the ball to.

JV Girls’ Soccer Beat the Tigers 3-0

Kamille Galloway, Opinions Editor March 14, 2019

On Tuesday, March 12, the JV girls’ soccer team took on the Stony Point Tigers for their last home game of this season, winning 3-0. The game began with both strong offense and defense from the...

In a game against the Vandegrift Vipers, Izzy Brown '22 attempts to keep the ball away from an opponent.

JV Girls’ Soccer Defeated by Vandergrift Vipers 4-0

Keana Saberi, Editor in Chief March 7, 2019

The JV girls’ soccer team went head to head with the Vandegrift Vipers on Tuesday, March 5. Despite a well thought out game plan and some great passes, the Lady Warriors lost 4-0. “We were really...

Shelby Gregory '21 goes around a Hendrickson player.

JV Girls’ Soccer Clipped By Hawks’ Wings 2-0

Ruhee Nemawarkar, Heritage Editor in Chief February 16, 2019

The JV girls’ soccer team faced the Hendrickson Hawks on Friday, Feb. 15. Even with several close attempts on goal and strong defense, the Lady Warriors were unable to defeat the Hawks 2-0. “We...

Ella Moss '22 races down the sideline.

JV Girls’ Soccer Triumphs 1-0 Over McNeil

Ruhee Nemawarkar, Heritage Editor in Chief January 26, 2019

The JV girls’ soccer team faced the McNeil Mavericks on Friday, Jan. 25. The Lady Warriors fought through the windy and cold weather to win the game 1-0. “I think we did better than we have in past...

Gabbi Wallace '22 kicks the ball back into play after Vista Ridge almost scores a goal.

JV Girls’ Soccer Draws Against Vista Ridge 0-0

Stephanie Shih, Managing Editor January 19, 2019

The girls’ JV soccer team took on the Vista Ridge Rangers on Friday, Jan. 18 in a tense game which ended in a draw. At the beginning of the first half, keeper Gabbi Wallace ‘22 was able to...

Nima Ashtari '20 paces right behind Pablo Lomeli Lluis '21.

Cross Country Falls Short of Regionals By Eight Points

Nima Ashtari, Community & World News Editor October 15, 2018

On Thursday, Oct. 11, the Cross Country team competed in their final meet of the season, the highly anticipated RRISD District meet. Held at Old Settlers Park, all nine schools from the 13-6A athletic...

Cross Country Races at Camp Tejas Invite

Cross Country Races at Camp Tejas Invite

Nima Ashtari, Community & World News Editor September 26, 2018

The Cross Country team continued its hallmark season at the Camp Tejas Invite on Sept. 21 in Giddings, TX. The varsity boys managed to place fourth despite unfavorable conditions and the absence of one...

Zach Shrull '19, Neil Panwalker '21, Pablo Lomeli '21, Nima Ashtari '20, Aryan Patel '19, and Gavin Thomas '21 smile after completing their race.
Photo courtesy of Hector Lomeli.

Cross Country Claims Titles at Jarrell Meet

Nima Ashtari, Community & World News Editor September 16, 2018

The cross country team competed in the Annual Mesquite Run in Jarrell, TX on Sept. 15. All four teams managed to come away with impressive victories on a difficult course teeming with mud and slippery...

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