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The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
Fostering inclusivity, Varsha Sivasubramanian '26 aims to implement new plans as incoming Speech and Debate President. As Novice Coordinator, she has taken novel approaches to teaching new debaters. Having felt isolated initially, Sivasubramanian plans on encouraging new debaters and creating a uniquely open environment.

Varsha Sivasubramanian ‘26 Breaks Boundaries as Debate Officer

Charlie Hui, Reporter • May 22, 2025

Over the course of 25 years, half a dozen different administrations, and the pandemic, Westwood Speech and Debate has persevered through it all. At the heart of the program’s continued success and tradition...

Rushing to the cafeteria in anticipation of the upcoming night of festivities, freshmen flock to catch a table. Prior to the dance, the annual Fish Bowl event consisted of a club fair and pep-rally.

Testing the Waters: Freshmen Flood Hallways to Explore Clubs at Fishbowl

Nikhil Gupta, Reporter • August 12, 2024

Awaking from their 3-month slumber, the hallways of Westwood host crowds of hundreds of wide-eyed freshmen on Friday, Aug. 10 for Fish Bowl. Adorned with elaborate decorations, the school also hosted enthusiastic...

Focused, Shrey Birmiwal ‘25 prepares to give a Public Forum speech in his Triple-Octafinals round at the TFA state tournament. Birmiwal and his partner, Siyona Jain ‘25, advanced to the Double-Octafinals round of the tournament.

Debate Competes at TFA

Nikhil Gupta, Reporter • March 19, 2024

From Thursday, March 7, to Saturday, March 9, Speech & Debate competed at the Texas Forensic Association (TFA) state tournament in Houston, Texas. Speech & Debate competed alongside 1,500 students...

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