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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

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Andrea Villalobos performs the traditional folklorico Jarabe Tapatio dance for elementary students on Cinco De Mayo. The Villalobos ladies are seasoned members of the dance team, Cualquati Folklorico, in Maricopa.

Cinco de Mayo

Alexa Geidel, Editor-In-Chief May 13, 2014

Cinco de Mayo, a holiday that commemorates Mexico’s unlikely triumph at the Battle of Puebla, fell on a Monday this year, and the Villalobos family was there to welcome it in. To help bring the celebration...

These students belong to Ms.Beets and Mr. Shand’s PE class on Blue days.
Some students gathered around to take a picture at Skateland on Tuesday, May 6.

PE Skateland Field Trip

May 13, 2014

The middle school PE classes went on a field trip to Skateland on May 6 and 7. Both Ms. Beets and Mr. Shand’s classes participated in this event. Students spent the day skating and received unlimited...

From left to right: Seniors Blaykleigh Smythe, Mikaela Martin, Chris Senna, and Connor Pendleton pose for a picture during their signing ceremony.

Signing for College

Kai Farley, Columnist May 13, 2014

Horizon Honors athletes have drawn special attention to the golf, track, cross country, and volleyball teams this year. Seniors Chris Senna, Blaykleigh Smythe, Mikaela Martin, and Connor Pendleton have...

Wood proudly brandishes the poster for the New York City Broadway and the Arts 2015 tour. The brand new tour was announced for high schoolers this week.

New Trip, New York

Alexa Geidel, Editor-In-Chief May 5, 2014

It was announced last week that in the Spring of 2015, the Horizon Honors Travel Club will welcome a new branch. Previously offering only middle school Washington DC or Boston trips and high school European...

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...

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