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The mellophone and trumpet sections play and perform part two of their marching show Red. March-A-Thon was the first time the band performed part one and two together for an audience.

Warrior Band Hosts Annual Fundraiser Performance

Addy Temple and Mina Stephens September 18, 2025

    With bright stadium lights shining down on the field, the Westwood Warrior Marching Band hit the final pose of their show, Red. Their performance of parts one and two of the show...

Competing at the three-legged race, Van Vara ‘29 and Joaquin Rivers ‘29 seek the finish line, in hope of winning a point for the red team. With two legs attached by a bandana with the color of the team, students leaped and jumped as fast as possible. Part of a big relay within their group, the activity created a sense of persistence and sportsmanship.

Choir Camp: A Whirlpool of Melodious Memories

Lise Billy, Reporter September 6, 2025

Flooding into the choir room, choir members eagerly joined their friends into creating a powerful harmony, filling the music wing with memorable melodies. The annual tradition, “choir camp”, held...

Smiling, Molly Johnson '28 instructs campers to line up for the dance. As counselor for the SunDancer Kiddie Camp, Johnson practiced this dance with campers for hours. "I love being a counselor and teaching the girls," Johnson said.

Future Stars Take Stage at SunDancers Kiddie Camp

Preeya Panwalker and Ayman Halai August 5, 2025

Fostering community within young dancers, the SunDancers held their annual SunDancer Summer Dance Camp (also referred to as Kiddie Camp), a student-led camp for dancers from kindergarten through ninth...

On Wednesday, May 14, the Westwood Band performed their annual spring concert, finishing out their concert season.

Band Ends Timeless Year With Spring Concert

Jacob Chow, A&E Editor May 19, 2025

Familiar songs resonate within the Raymond E. Hartfield Performing Arts Center’s (PAC) wooden walls and dimly-lit stage as the Westwood Band performs their annual spring concert on Wednesday, May 14.  The...

For the first time, Symphony Orchestra performs at the Round Top Festival, showcasing their expertise in their String UIL repertoire.

Orchestra Takes a Step Further at Round Top Festival

Serena Liu, Assistant Managing Editor May 12, 2025

Only awe and excitement were present from the last row of the Round Top Festival Institute’s neat wooden chairs to the front of the golden-lit stage. The concert hall’s vintage aesthetic and old-fashioned...

Sitting on top of the church set, Koen Keene '27 and Ivan Schere '27 create an iconic moment from "The Outsiders." The golden lighting was used to symbolize the poem called "Nothing Gold Can Stay" that Schere's character recites.

Seniors Directed Play Festivals Storms the Stage

Sabrina Kim, Heritage Co-Chief May 9, 2025

As larger than life set pieces trundle across the c-wing hallway, and done-up actors flit around the tech classroom refurbished into a backstage green room, audience members file in and take their...

On Wednesday, April 15 and Thursday, April 16, the Westwood Band showcased their program at the University Interscholastic League (UIL) Concert and Sight-Reading Evaluation. The band swept all ones’, earning superior ratings from every judge and was the only Round Rock ISD school to do so.

Band Sweeps UIL Evaluation With Superior Ratings

Addy Temple and Jacob Chow April 23, 2025

After months of preparation, the Westwood Band showcased their program at the University Interscholastic League (UIL) Concert and Sight-Reading Evaluation on Wednesday, April 15 and Thursday, April 16....

Concert Orchestra, under the direction of Mrs. Colleen Whatley, opens with 'Tango Mysterioso' by Susan H. Day. The unique piece was written in C minor and D minor, giving it a mysterious tone.

Orchestra Shines Out at String Pre-UIL Concert

Serena Liu, Assistant Managing Editor April 19, 2025

In the Raymond E. Hartfield Performing Arts Center (PAC), the auditorium radiated with feelings of pride, excitement, and just a slight bit of nervousness. All five performing orchestras arrived on...

Warrior Pride dancers hype up the audience with their high energy performance. The dancers worked hard to showcase their incredible talent.

Warrior Pride Dazzles at Escapade

Rayghen Peak, Reporter April 18, 2025

Bright lights and excited chatter fill the auditorium as dancers prepare backstage for their Escapade dance performances. The annual spring dance show occurred at the Raymond E. Performing Arts Center...

Taking a pose with her sabre, Color Guard Captain Martina Ciacci  '26 performs the intro of the Varsity team's show "And I think to Myself..."

Varsity Color Guard Earns Sixth at State Performance

Sabareesh Dinakaran, Reporter April 11, 2025

On March 29, the Varsity Color Guard attended the Texas Color Guard Circuit (TCGC) Scholastic National Area (SNA) State Championship at Texas A&M University College Station. With their highest score...

The choir proudly displays their hard earned trophies after a long performance.

Choir Takes on MadFest

Leah Kardonik, Reporter March 20, 2025

On Saturday, March 8, the choir traveled to Houston, Texas to participate in the Madrigal Festival, also known as MadFest. This competition brought together different schools' choirs to give them the...

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