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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

Thanking his co-workers, Head Band Director Thomas Turpin expresses his gratitude to the Warrior Band. 2024 would mark his 15th and final year teaching at Westwood before he departs. “Working with this community has been one of the greatest honors of my life. The students and staff are world-class, and they have pushed me to be a better teacher and version of myself every day,” Mr. Turpin said.  “I have grown as a person, musician, and academic, and I am so grateful that Ive been able to call Westwood my musical home for 15 years.”

The Final Cutoff: Band Director Thomas Turpin Takes New Step in Career

Sabareesh Dinakaran and Jacob Chow June 3, 2024

After 15 years of laughter, hardships, and learning, Head Band Director Thomas Turpin cut off the Alma Mater one last time, marking the end of his career with the Westwood Warrior Band. His time teaching...

The band won first place with their show, Beyond the Brick, at the Vista Ridge Marching Festival. The show portrayed elements of the Wizard of Oz using brick props and pillars.

Band Places First at Vista Ridge Marching Festival

Hannah McDonough, Horizon Assistant Editor October 6, 2022

On Saturday, Oct. 1, the Westwood Warrior Marching Band placed first at the Vista Ridge Marching Festival. Twenty-five bands competed, with ten continuing on to finals.  “The competition went really...

Marching in time, band members maintain strong posture. The band performed last to a large audience at the Festival of Bands.

At the Festival of Bands, the Warriors’ Hard Work Preserves

Sophia Sartor, Heritage Co-Chief September 30, 2022

The 22nd annual Festival of Bands was held on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at the Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex (KRAC), with band programs across RRISD coming together to encourage and watch each other perform. “Festival...

Reaching for her uniform, Tharini Murugananth ‘25 gets ready to change for the show. The uniform consists of multiple parts, including specific shoes and gloves.

Band Concludes Annual Fundraiser with March-A-Thon Performance

Sophia Sartor, Heritage Co-Chief September 19, 2022

Westwood Band’s annual ‘March-A-Thon’ took place at the Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex (KRAC) on Saturday, Sept. 17. Students performed their show titled Beyond the Brick for family and friends...

Current band members, incoming freshmen, alumni, and parents watch in excitement as a video summarizing the 2022 marching show plays. They got to see what next year’s show will be about and hear some of the show’s music.

Band Attends Show Reveal for 2022 Marching Band Season

Hannah McDonough and Julianna Patterson March 11, 2022

On Monday, March 7, members of the Westwood Warrior Band attended the annual show reveal for the 2022 fall marching band season. After much anticipation, the theme was announced to current band members,...

Will Jennings 18 fake hands the ball off to Jaikem Murphy 18.

Varsity Football Falls Behind the Raiders 49-3

Lindsey Thomas, Men's Sports Editor November 11, 2017

In the Warriors' final in-district game, the Warriors fell behind the Cedar Ridge Raiders 49-3. For both teams, the coaches agreed upon taking out starters after the first half, in order to prevent...

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