Vetting the Vending Machines
Bella Rao, Columnist
January 19, 2020
Arriving in the third quarter, students were quick to realize the vending machines, selling most items for $1 or $1.25, were missing. Rumors have made their way through the student body, but no one has determined why we no longer have the vending machines. Many students are disappointed; they enjoye...
The Community Capital Campaign
Lilly Wolfe, Columnist
January 19, 2020
As the student body grows, the campus needs to grow with it. The school intends to expand its campus through the new Capital Campaign. The Capital Campaign is a fundraising event to raise money for expansions to our school. The school does not have an unlimited budget, and needs the community’s fun...
Freak Out!
Carsten Oyer, Columnist
January 19, 2020
Horizon Honors Performing Arts is bringing new life to a timeless classic, “Freaky Friday.” This play has gone through many mediums, and now we will be able to see it’s musical version, “Freaky Friday: the Musical.” It has gone from page, to screen, and is now to stage. Here is everything yo...
Pa-Jammin’ in January
Cameron Foley, Columnist
January 19, 2020
Horizon Honors Key Club is holding a pajama donation drive for Phoenix Children’s Hospital while awarding community service hours for donated pajamas. Donation boxes are located in the front office and Media Center, and all pajamas must be donated with the tags still attached. Phoenix Children’s ...
Swirling Snowflakes and Graceful Flowers
Kalyn McLeod, Columnist
December 19, 2019
It was August of 2015, and I was begging my mom to take me to my friend’s Nutcracker performance. It was her first ever time in this show, and she was so excited. My mom was reluctant to buy the tickets because the show was in five months, and we still had to plan our holidays, but I was a persisten...
The Greatest Art Show
Yaniv Golden, Columnist
December 19, 2019
On Friday, Dec. 13, 2019, Horizon Honors hosted a special event that happens at the end of each semester: the Art and Guitar Showcase. This night celebrates the achievements of the students who participate in fine art electives such as Digital Art, Graphic Design, Culinary Arts, Guitar, and Art. The stud...
Our A+ Teacher of the Week: Mrs. K
Kalyn McLeod, Columnist
December 14, 2019
Horizon Honors’ very own Mrs. K was recognized for all her hard work by receiving the Channel 12 A+ Teacher of the Week award. I have had the honor of knowing Kelly Kowalczyk (known as Mrs. K to all her students) for all of my elementary school life, and she has helped me through so much. She personally helped me...
The Starstuff of “Peter and the Starcatcher”
Gael Solis, Columnist
December 7, 2019
“Peter and the Starcatcher” is the newest performance by the Horizon Honors drama students. Performances will be held on Dec. 6 at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., with a 7:30 p.m. showing on Dec. 7. The play is based on the 2004 novel “Peter and the Starcatcher,” written by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearso...
Crafting Calligraphy
Jolie Flack, Columnist
December 7, 2019
Few realize the amount of time and effort it takes to master a skill in our fast-moving world. In many cases, people give up their craft too soon. Calligraphy is one of those unique skills that takes lots of patience, but is worth it in the end. At Horizon Honors, middle school students have formed a c...
A Night at the (Art) Museum
Madeeha Akhtar, Columnist
December 7, 2019
Friday the 13th may be known for its superstitious nature, but you’ll be in luck if you choose to come to Horizon Honors’ Art and Guitar Showcase! Here, you can come and see the amazing talent of the students at Horizon Honors Secondary School from 6-8 p.m. Walk throughout the campus while looking at the...