Bring Back Basketball
Jaidan Leonard, Columnist
October 6, 2017
Filed under Campus Life, Sports
Basketball has been a popular sport since 1891, and many students enjoy playing it. At most schools, students have basketballs available to play with. At Horizon Honors, the middle school courtyard has no basketballs, even though there’s a basketball court. This is unhelpful and a waste of resources; stude...
Movie Watchers of America Comes to Horizon Honors
Matt Butler, Columnist
October 6, 2017
Filed under Campus Life, Clubs
Horizon is known for their vast variety of clubs that appeal to almost every student’s interest. There are clubs for everything ranging from baking to Harry Potter. Movie Watchers of America was started by a few students that believed that they could make an impact on other people through movies....
What’s Shakin’, Bakin’?
Emily Christian, Columnist
October 6, 2017
Filed under Campus Life, Clubs
The smell of fresh-baked cookies straight from the oven is always mouth-watering. Imagine that now, and every Friday after school in Spanish teacher Shannon Barden’s classroom. If that sounds great to you, Baking Club is here to make your dreams come true. Plan, bake, and enjoy your own creations di...
The New Alternative to “College, Career, and Life”
Naya Johnson, Columnist
October 6, 2017
Filed under Campus Life, Clubs
In the past, Horizon Honors students turned to the “College, Career, and Life” (CCL) elective taught by Christi Britt when seeking advice and instruction in preparing for the future. The class has been said to be especially beneficial to the students taking it, and essential to the well-being of ...
2017 Eagle Graduates Leave the Nest
Haylee Haupt, Columnist
June 2, 2017
Filed under Campus Life, Events, Showcase
On May 30, 2017, the class of 2017 of Horizon Honors High School gathered with their loved ones for one of the moment they’ve been waiting for since they started school: graduation. The ceremony started with the teachers in their own cap and gowns walking to their seats. Then, the crowd, still standing...
Horizon Honors’ Class of 2017 Post-High School Plans
Kelleigh Hogan, Editor-in-Chief
May 31, 2017
Filed under Campus Life, Showcase, Uncategorized
“Band-amonium” Breaks Out at Secondary Band Concert
Pradyoth Velagapudi, Columnist
May 28, 2017
Filed under Campus Life, Events
The secondary band concert on Thursday, May 18, was a “key” moment for the performers, as it was their last performance of the year. They all played very well, with a full sound, and everyone could definitely tell that music was their “forte.” (If you are already tired of these music puns, just...
The Creation of Capstone
Hannah Browning, Columnist
May 20, 2017
Filed under Campus Life, Featured People, Showcase, Uncategorized
Capstone Honors Symposium will allow students to explore topics they love with the help of their principal, Cynthia Shaheen. Shaheen would recommend the class to anyone who hopes to take a class that they basically design. If you want a class that isn’t offered at school, Capstone is an amazing option ...
Drama Students’ Masques of Emotion
Addy Bennett, Editor of Campus Life
May 20, 2017
Filed under Campus Life, Events, Showcase, Uncategorized
The murmurs of the crowd subdued as the light of the MPR clicked off and darkness engulfed the audience. Ann Shaheen, the drama teacher, delivered her introduction and the night began. Senior Rachel Hogan first explained to the audience the process of crafting a character to ready their mindset for the ...
Seniors’ Student Council Stories
Kylee Golden, Columnist
May 4, 2017
Filed under Campus Life, Clubs, Featured People, Showcase, Uncategorized
The seniors on student council gave advice to future students interested in participating to come and also talked about some of the best moments during their time at Horizon Honors. The Horizon Sun: What is your position in student council? Joey Vitagliano, senior: Senior class president. Giu...