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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

Posing with a cookie and flyer, Sophie Liu 25 makes up half of Journey for Tomorrow, a HOSA project that aims to raise funds for Sanfilippo syndrome research. To encourage donations to their cause, Liu and her HOSA partner, Jenny Yun 25, created flyers, fundraisers, and social media accounts. [Funds are] going towards genetic research for gene therapy and enzyme replacement therapy so that there can be a cure for Sanfilippo, Liu said.

Journeying for a Brighter Tomorrow

Prima Changwatchai, Community & World News Editor January 15, 2024

Despite Sanfilippo syndrome’s high mortality rate and lack of a cure, when Sophie Liu ‘25 tried to discuss the genetic disorder with her peers, she realized that none of them actually knew what it...

Conducting the Symphony Orchestra, Mr. Joshua Thompson cues the second violin section. Finding balance across sections was key to rehearsals held in preparation for this performance.

Full Orchestra UIL Preview Concert Spotlights Student Collaboration in Music

Catharine Li, Horizon Editor-in-Chief March 2, 2023

Fingers in flurry created a cacophony of sound and ritual. Tuning procedures melded with last-minute uniform adjustments, where students listened carefully across instrument sections and caught well-wishes...

Playing in thumb position, Noah Kim 23 extends his bow to project sound outwards. The cellos and low strings were prominently featured in Romeo and Juliet, with a descending theme across the concert hall that moved the story along.

Students Shine at Region 26 Orchestra Concert, an Evening Illuminating Musical Achievement

Catharine Li, Horizon Editor-in-Chief November 23, 2021

High school musicians from schools across North and East Austin were alike in an anticipatory grace, sitting poised as they diligently revised difficult excerpts from their selections just minutes...

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