Student News for Horizon Honors Secondary School

The Horizon Sun

Student News for Horizon Honors Secondary School

The Horizon Sun

Student News for Horizon Honors Secondary School

The Horizon Sun

Nina Davuluri performs during the talent portion of the Miss America Pageant. She returned to her roots and performed a fusion of Bollywood and classical Bharatanatyam.

Who am I?: An Identity Crisis

Manu Kondapi, Campus Life Editor September 30, 2013

Who am I? An identity crisis has befallen me. I’d like to say I’m an American, but in light of recent events - more specifically, the crowning of an Indian American as Ms. America 2014 - and subsequent...

The view from the Cinema Circulaire, Arromanches 360 in Arromanches Les Bains.
Photo courtesy of Manu Kondapi, Copyright © 2013 Manu Kondapi

Normandy, France

Manu Kondapi, Campus Life Editor September 20, 2013

It’s a 2 hour and 27 minute train ride from Paris’ St. Lazarus station to Caen, France. And from Caen to the Normandy Beaches is 26 kilometers by car. A number of travelers- especially those who visit...

The title image of Attack on Titan. Eren stood before his burning city.

Attack on Titan Review

Rob Dixon, Columnist September 20, 2013

After catching the anime nation by storm, Attack on Titan has become one of the most talked about animes of all time. Attack on Titan is a story about a boy living in an alternate world where humans were...

Dolce Voce choir practices for their end-of-the-quarter performance.
They spent many days working hard on memorizing and perfecting their songs.

Choir Concerts

Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief September 20, 2013

With three choir concerts this week, one can only imagine how busy the teacher, Cori Jo VanderLey, would be.  Dolce Voce, the all-girls’ beginning choir, and Magnum Chordum, the all-boys’ choir, performed...

Britt smiling in her classroom during Journalism. She has spent 12 years at Horizon Honors so far.

Teacher Spotlight: Christi Britt

Tyler Danner, Columnist September 20, 2013

Christi Britt, Mrs. Britt, or just Britt (the latter being her preference), has taught at Horizon Honors for 12 years. Throughout her long career at Horizon Honors, she has taught several grade levels...

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Benefits and Disadvantages of Tumblr

Katy Abbe, Columnist September 14, 2013

Among the vast majority of social networking sites, one blogging site continues to grow in popularity. Tumblr, created by David Karp, is a website where blogs can be created to reflect personality and...

PSAT practice materials are available in the Media Center. The PSAT is scheduled for October 16.
Photo Courtesy of Anja Asato, Copyright © 2013 Anja Asato

Standardized Testing

Jacinda Bringas, Columnist September 14, 2013

All students can relate to the pressure and uneasiness they feel when taking standardized tests forced upon them by the state. We cramp in study hours and push ourselves to nearly impossible limits to...

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Doctor Who Through the Ages

Addison Bennett, Columnist September 13, 2013

This British phenomenon is quite something to behold.  How long has this show run anyway?  If you know the answer, you could easily be classified as a Whovian.  There have been many Doctors spread along...

Now You See Me Movie Review

Now You See Me Movie Review

Hannah McGerty, Columnist September 13, 2013

The hit movie of the summer, "Now You See Me," made a big impact at the box office, hitting #2 and making over $29,350,389 during its opening weekend. The film is filled with suspense, action and most...

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