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

Campus Life

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

NJHS Daycare Buddies

Emily LaBatt, Columnist May 1, 2014

Daycare Buddies is an opportunity for NJHS members to help out in their community, and a chance to gain experience with children. Although there are three dates available to members, they must attend a...

The 2013-2014 officers pose with NHS advisor following the induction ceremony. From left to right: President Manu Kondapi, Secretary Lauren Arenas, Adviser Charles McLaughlin, Treasurer Anja Asato, and Vice President Jillian Whitson.

National Honor Society Induction

Serge Hattasch, Columnist April 29, 2014

National Honor Society (NHS) held its annual induction ceremony on April 10 to welcome select students into the prestigious society. Inductees and their families attended the ceremony which started with...

A sign welcomes Horizon Honors staff and families.

An Oasis of Space

Marti Weary, Rescue Copy Editor April 25, 2014

Horizon Community Learning Center has a traffic problem; students and their families brave the clog every morning, slowly inching their way down the street. Cars come from every direction, fighting their...

Junior Brigit Fitzgerald smiles with her bassoon at the Arizona All-State Music Festival.

Horizon Honors at All-State

Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief April 25, 2014

On the 12th of April, ASU Gammage hosted the All-State Music Festival, in which six Horizon Honors Students took part. Senior Aubrey Chaston succeeded in her quest for a part, landing first soprano, along...

The Honorable Dean Fink speaks to students about the case and his role as a judge during the lunch recess. Students were able to see what they have been learning about firsthand in the courtroom.

A Firsthand Look at the Legal Process

Anja Asato, Editor In Chief April 25, 2014

The Horizon Honors Law classes had the unique opportunity of watching a trial at the Superior Court of Maricopa County last week. Before the trial, Horizon Honors parent Roger Wood, who was representing...

Playing with Math

Playing with Math

April 25, 2014

Mrs. Raitter takes some time to explain the importance of giving students varying perspectives on math and the impact it had on student learning and achievement. What is the play about? This is...

Here is one of the Spring decorations, an Easter wreath.
Many of these decorations had fun, sprightly colors with fun little characters and/or objects.

National Junior Honor Society: Helping the Elderly

Maggie Kenzler, Columnist April 21, 2014

Over this entire school year, members in National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) have shown their kindness and caring hearts to elders by creating decorations. Over this recent week, the students put together...

Photo Highlights of Spring Fling

Photo Highlights of Spring Fling

Serge Hattasch, Columnist April 21, 2014

Spring Fling is a carnival-style event at Horizon Honors, where students, their friends, and their families are invited to come and have fun. There are rides, food, and games where students can win prizes....

Students prepare for the AIMS test by taking a practice test.

AIMS testing dates

Serge Hattasch, Columnist April 7, 2014

The season for AIMS test is here, and students are preparing to take the test. Middle school will take AIMS on April 7, and high school will take them on April 8 and 9. AIMS testing lasts from 8:00 to...

This is the Battle of the Books plaque, found in the media center. The names of the winners are posted on it from  the first time the Battle of the Books was held.

Get Your Books Ready Because It’s Time to Battle!

Kamryn Chan, Columnist March 17, 2014

The tenth anniversary of Battle of the Books (BOB) has just kicked off. Students from fifth to eighth grade will work together to read as many of the assigned books as they desire. Every Friday starting...

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