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The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
Posing, 252 members take their annual group picture prior to the Closing Session.

DECA Sends 75 Members to ICDC

Shivani Kondubhatla, Horizon Editor-in-Chief • March 17, 2025

Bustling across Hilton Anatole's Convention Center in business attire and with sales pitches prepared, 252 students competed at the Distributive Education Careers of America (DECA) State Career Development...

Chatting with friends, Freshman Class President Apple Ma adds peanut butter to her birdseed feeder. The birdseed feeders were given out to volunteers to take home and give to family and neighbors. "I think it's important because it kind of is a good way for you to represent how you want to change the world," Executive Vice President Josie Sun '26 said. "It's not something that I think people are really rewarded for a lot, but I still think choosing to serve others is something that really encapsulates what Student Council is."

Student Council Contributes To Spirit of Thanksgiving

Tianwen Gao, Heritage Staff • November 26, 2024

In the spirit of giving thanks and expressing gratitude, Student Council (StuCo) hosted a series of service events throughout November to uniquely give back to the community. With dedicated planning...

Standing at the forefront of the room, GenShe Vice President Natalie Ju '26, President Josephine Sun '26, Secrectary and StuCo Rep Ariana Fresques '26, Director of Operations Samhita Nagarakanti '26, and Director of Marketing Samymy Gorapalli '25 (from left) present an informational slideshow about GenShe. GenShe officers presented a general club overview while members made inspirational bracelets.

Shipley’s and Solidarity: GenShe Initiates Bracelet Making For First Meeting

Alessandra Ashford, Opinions Editor • September 29, 2024

Excited chatter filled the room of Chemistry teacher Mr. Tom Nielsen’s Fun Friday Flex on Friday, Sept. 27 for the first meeting of the GenerationShe (GenShe) club. As a women’s empowerment...

Anticipating the upcoming event, sophomore class StuCo officers pose with bright smiles after setting up for prom. Working for many months in preparation for the event, StuCo officers prioritized making prom an engaging and enjoyable night.

24-25 StuCo Officers Share Goals for Next Year

May 3, 2024

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...

Class of 2026 Shares Platforms for Sophomore Class Election

Class of 2026 Shares Platforms for Sophomore Class Election

Chloe Oakley, Campus News Editor • April 10, 2023

For many hopeful sophomore class officers, this election will be their first experience running for a Westwood StuCo position. The appointment of those currently serving as freshmen class officers in either...

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