2018 Midterm elections in Connecticut
The 2018 midterm election was a landmark election, with voter turnout being the highest it has ever been for a midterm election. It was a…
2018
Halloween parade dazzles school
The Senior Halloween parade is an annual tradition at Westhill where Seniors can choose to show off their creative costume ideas. Here are photos from…
Mold Status Report
While Westover Elementary School has been in the news because of mold in the building, the issue is widespread over the district. The report below…
First time student voters share their excitement
Most high school students are unable to vote, as they are under 18. However, there is a small portion of seniors who have turned 18…
Ways to reduce plastic usage
While plastic was once hailed as one of the most brilliant inventions of the modern world, it has led to pollution in our oceans and…
The lengthening of the moment of silence
After students rise each morning to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance, they stand in unison for a few seconds of held silence and then…
Movie Review: The fourth rendition of A Star is Born
Bradley Cooper’s A Star is Born tells the well-known story of a famous man quickly hitting rock bottom, while the woman he loves is rising…
Students participate in Abilis Walk
The annual Abilis Walk and Run took place on Sunday, October 14. Abilis is an organization that helps over 700 members with disabilities learn helpful…
The Westword announced as CSPA Crown Finalists
The Westword has recently been awarded Crown Finalist from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association based off of the 2017-2018 school year. Crown awards are the…
College representatives visit Westhill
Schools all across the United States are having college representatives visit as senior application deadlines approach. This year, Westhill is having college representatives create “G.I.F.T.S.”,…