As the year comes to an end, it’s important to recognize the memories we’ve had in the 2024-2025 school year. The Horizon Sun wants to celebrate these moments, so asked a few students about their highlights. Here’s what a couple things that students said about this year:
Editor’s Note: Answers edited for clarity
The Horizon Sun: What was your favorite part of the year, and why?
Joey Miller: I would say going to the Main Event at the end of the year, for our eighth Grade celebration. It was really, really fun cause I got to hang out with my friend[s], and I had a really fun time in general.
The Sun: What was your favorite part of the year, and why?
Malachy Shand: Probably the field trip to Gravity Extreme because I didn’t get to go last year because of an injury.
The Sun: What was your favorite part of the year, and why?
Zach Brown: My favorite part of the year was probably the P.E. field trip because I was able to hang out with all of my friends, and we were able to put aside our differences and we were all able to hang out together, and then I chucked a little kid on the ball pit. As well as when Ms. Davis was pied in the face.
The Sun: What was your favorite part of the year, and why?
Max Kinney: I’d say the 4th quarter, because I feel like that’s where most of the people reconnect with each other, because you know your teachers, and there is not a lot of homework to do.
The Sun: What was your favorite part of the year, and why?
Ethan Carter: Probably recess football, because I get to catch the ball over everybody.
The Sun: What was your favorite part of the year, and why?
Riley Deneau: The Main Event [trip] was really good because we hung out and got Shirley’s Temples.
The Sun: What was your favorite part of the year, and why?
Mathieu DeGraff: The science fair because my brother won the science fair.
The Sun: What was your favorite part of the year, and why?
Brendan Mead: The Art Show because I got to see my friends’ art and it was really cool.
The Sun: What was your favorite part of the year, and why?
Eliana Alcazar: The Relay For Life because I got to hang out with my friends and help a good cause.
The Sun: What was your favorite part of the year, and why?
Rochelle Georges: My favorite part of the year was when I got a 102% on my math test because grades are all I care about.
The Sun: What was your favorite part of the year, and why?
Renee Soto: Chanting “Bird” each time I saw a bird with my friends.
This year has been a rollercoaster of memories, and hopefully, everyone enjoyed them just like The Horizon Sun has.
