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Westwood Horizon
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Westwood Horizon
Paying attention to the heart simulator model, HOSA members learn about various healthcare programs at the college and career fair. The fair was part of the larger Fall Leadership Conference, an event that allowed for unique learning and networking opportunities for the wider HOSA community.

HOSA Members Explore Events at Fall Leadership Conference

Sarah Jung, Heritage Portraits Editor • October 29, 2024

School buses from various school districts filled the parking lot of McNeil High School on the morning of Saturday, Oct. 26. Hosted by Texas Area 1 officers, Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)...

Courtside Conversations: Dawoon Jung ’25

Sarah Jung, Heritage Portraits Editor • October 9, 2024

Focused, HOSA member Alan Morillo '26 writes letters for depression patients. Each member wrote two thoughtful letters, decorated fully with their artistic freedom.

A Helping Hand: HOSA Gives Back to Community by Writing Letters for Depression Patients

Sarah Jung, Heritage Portraits Editor • September 11, 2024

Thoughtful discussions echoed in Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)’s first general meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 10. New members joined former members to receive new club updates and competition...

Clocking in at 7 a.m., Benjamin Li '25 and Andrew Zhang '25 work with the Central Texas SPCA staff to arrange tables for booths at the event. Barktoberfest had various booths such as ones for small businesses, vets, and a kids' play zone.

Paw Plan and Austin CoACT Give Back at Central Texas SPCA’s Barktoberfest Event

Sarah Jung, Heritage Portraits Editor • October 24, 2023

On Saturday, Oct. 21, the nonprofit Paw Plan teamed up with Austin Cooperation Act (CoACT) to volunteer at the Central Texas Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals' (SPCA) annual Barktoberfest...

Full of curiosity, new DECA members eagerly listen to the Business Operations Research Project presentation.

DECA’s Event Exposure Day Educates New Members

Sarah Jung, Heritage Portraits Editor • September 16, 2023

On Thursday, Sept. 14, Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) hosted their first Event Exposure Day in addition to their second general meeting after school in the library. Event Exposure Day informed...

Singing the Alma Mater, the Cheer team brings the pep rally to a close. The cheer team performed a routine to a pop mash-up, and brought energy to the crowd.

Students Display a Surplus of School Spirit at First Pep Rally

Mayla Montgomery, A&E Editor • September 1, 2023
The recognizable rustle of pom-poms and robust rumbles of the band playing the Westwood Fight song echoed throughout the hallways on Friday, Aug. 25 as students filed into the fieldhouse in anticipation of the first pep rally of the year. 
Warriors Relax at Roaring '20s-Themed Homecoming Dance

Warriors Relax at Roaring ’20s-Themed Homecoming Dance

Chloe Oakley, Campus News Editor • November 1, 2022

On Saturday, Oct. 22, hundreds of students gathered at school to attend the annual homecoming dance, organized by the Pacesetters. This year's theme was Roaring ‘20s, and was implemented mainly in...

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