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A Homecoming Out of This World

A Homecoming Out of This World

Andy Ontiveros, Yearbook Editor September 30, 2024

This month Westwood had an outstanding Homecoming celebration! Not only did everyone have a great time at the dance, but everyone had many incredible experiences leading up to it. To begin, there was the...

What is ADHD?

What is ADHD?

Kyden W September 18, 2024

You probably have heard of ADHD. Maybe you know someone that has ADHD. But what is it? ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and it is a neurological disorder that effects a person's...

How to Enjoy a Westwood Football Game to the Fullest - A Student Guide

How to Enjoy a Westwood Football Game to the Fullest – A Student Guide

Dana Moreno, Warchant Crew September 13, 2024

     One of the best things you can do to show school spirit is attending a Warriors football game. From the buzzing student environment to the amazing marching band and cheer team, you’ll never be...

Why Playing an Instrument Can Improve Your Brains Development

Why Playing an Instrument Can Improve Your Brains Development

Eden Taylor September 12, 2024

       Music has always been a very important part of people's lives all over the world. Not only is music nice to listen to, it also can be motivating and relaxing to listen to. Music has proved to...

Slam Poetry

Slam Poetry

Nate Riggsby, Yearbook editor-in-chief September 11, 2024

Five guest poets from the Mesa Arts Center Lit Inc came to share some of their poetry with Westwood students on September 11th. The event started off with Monique giving a warm welcome and sharing a poem...

What's Up, Duloc?

What’s Up, Duloc?

Andy Ontiveros, Yearbook Editor September 9, 2024

Things are looking up here in the Westwood Theatre Company as dance rehearsals give us a promising look into the exciting show ahead. Last week on Monday, our cast of Duloc dancers and Lord Farquaad reviewed...

Westwood Blood Drive!

Westwood Blood Drive!

Ismael Sanchez September 4, 2024

It was a nice Friday, the sun was shining, and there was a blood drive, who wouldn't wanna donate? I mean who wouldn't want to leave class? And help and save people in the future? Like these lovely...

New Schedule Changes

New Schedule Changes

Nate Riggsby, Yearbook editor-in-chief August 29, 2024

The Westwood High School bell and year schedule just changed, but why exactly did it change and how did it change?   In an interview with Mrs. Campbell, she told our staff that "working with...

IB Arcade Night

IB Arcade Night

Andy Ontiveros, Yearbook Editor August 26, 2024

Westwood IB students had yet another fantastic start to the school year with IB arcade night! The annual start-of-school tradition of free unlimited arcade games (and some pizza), is a great way to get...

First Shrek Rehearsal

First Shrek Rehearsal

Andy Ontiveros, Yearbook Editor August 23, 2024

Like ogres and onions, a musical production has a lot of layers. Thursday, the cast of Shrek the Musical tackled the first layer of many rehearsals to come. Entering the drama room you would see a buzzing...

Grad Walk 2024

Grad Walk 2024

Warchant News May 23, 2024

After graduation practice the seniors put on their caps and gowns and walked through campus for the last time as students. They walked through the halls of Westwood and then through Carson Junior High...

New Safety Regulations

New Safety Regulations

May 16, 2024

On May 6th, 2024, a weapons system safety was set in place for Westwood by the district. Now, when students are getting dropped off and coming through the gates at all entrances, they will have to walk...

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