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The Horizon Sun

Student News for Horizon Honors Secondary School

The Horizon Sun

Student News for Horizon Honors Secondary School

The Horizon Sun

Campus Life

Campus life covers everything from Horizon Honors: the school events, organizations, classes, activities, and happenings.

2024-2025 editing team.

Peace Out Journalism

Kalyn McLeod, Editor-in-Chief May 22, 2025

My first day as a seventh grader I remember walking into my journalism class, then instantly walking right out. I thought I was in the wrong class because I saw a bunch of high schoolers, and was so embarrassed...

Eighth Grade Farewell

Eighth Grade Farewell

Anniston Miller, Columnist May 16, 2025

The end of the school year is approaching faster than expected and with seniors graduating, we also have to say goodbye to the eighth graders. Many eighth graders have been in elementary and middle school...

Students with teachers in the science classroom.

What’s Your Favorite Part of the Year?

Marcel DeGraff, Columnist May 16, 2025

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....

Image of Ms. Hillard outside the middle school doors.

Goodbye, Ms. Hillard

Renee Soto, Columnist May 16, 2025

Judith Hillard is a College Career Readiness and Scholastic Lab teacher here at Horizon Honors Secondary School. In her final year, The Horizon Sun had the opportunity to ask her some questions. She was...

Horizon Honors eighth grade contestants Gabby Dupnik, Mckenna Coburn, Marcelina Morcillas, DJ Sharr, Colton Steel, Cade Steel, Marcel DeGraff, and Rishabh Ramakrishnan.

Horizon Honors Students Soar At AzSEF

Marcel DeGraff, Columnist April 26, 2025

On March 27, 2025, I had the privilege of going to the Arizona Science and Engineering Fair (AzSEF). AzSEF brings together first-place winners from school, homeschool, district, county, and regional science...

Lyla Holst practicing for Speech and Debate.

Student Highlight: Lyla Holst

Matthew Greco, Columnist April 26, 2025

Lyla Holst is a senior at Horizon Honors who has had many great achievements over her years at the school. She was born in Minnesota and came to Horizon in the third grade; early on in career at Horizon...

Kennah Burdette competing at nationals.

Last one, Best One

Kalyn McLeod, Editor-in-Chief April 25, 2025

Horizon Honors’ senior Kennah Burdette has been an artistic swimmer for the past 14 years of her life. A dedicated swimmer for the Arizona Desert Dolphins, Burdette competed in her last high school meet:...

Cast members of “The Addams Family”.

Horizon Honors’ Theater Presents: “The Addams Family”

Anniston Miller, Columnist April 24, 2025

The long-awaited Horizon Honors’ theater production of “The Addams Family” is now scheduled to open April 25! The show includes a rollercoaster of emotions, but is sure to bring fun for the whole...

Members of the Speech and Debate team at the tournament.

Talk About Success: Horizon’s Performance at Their Third Tournament

Matthew Greco, Columnist February 19, 2025

The Horizon Honors Speech and Debate team went to compete at the Gilbert Water Tower Tournament at Gilbert High School on Feb. 8, 2025. The event was speech only, so the debate students got the opportunity...

Blaze the eagle performing tricks at the pep rally.

Homecoming Fanfare

Eli Geist, Editor of Campus Life and Sports February 10, 2025

Homecoming has been a tradition that brings students together, promoting a sense of school spirit and community. From competitive basketball games to delicious food trucks, this year’s homecoming had...

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