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Student News for Horizon Honors Secondary School

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Student News for Horizon Honors Secondary School

The Horizon Sun

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

Maria dances during the opening number, “The Hills are Alive.” Photo Courtesy of Dave’s Music Database.

The Sound of Music

Hannah McGerty and Torie Farhar, Columnist November 27, 2013

Horizon Honors is about to start producing their spring production of The Sound of Music. The family musical is about a rebellious young women who hopes to become a nun but is sent off to be a governess...

Gail Engstrom from the Phoenix Rescue Mission speaks to students about the impact of their project. Engstrom came to the Fiber Arts meeting on Nov. 26.

Hats for the Homeless

Kai Farley, Columnist November 26, 2013

The Fiber Arts Club is partnering with Phoenix Rescue Mission to provide warm winter items to homeless individuals who don’t have access to shelters. Senior Martina Weary, president of the Fiber Arts...

Students had to complete obstacles such as  jump rope, sit ups, hurdles, and weights. The  students keep on going until the entire group goes through the obstacle course.

Personal Fitness Class Builds Strength

Serge Hattasch, Columnist November 24, 2013

Personal fitness is physical education class for sophomores through seniors, taught by Pat Andrews. It is designed for each student to reach their personal best level of fitness. Andrews said that students...

Pillows for Pets Donation Box

Warming Up Pups: Pillows for Pets

Jacinda Bringas, Columnist November 22, 2013

As colder weather approaches, juniors Julie Drake and Shannon Henschel have only one thing in mind, and that’s the countless homeless pets in Arizona. As a result, they have set up the Pillows for Pets...

Senior Aubrey Chaston talks about her work to help Against Abuse, an organization which is trying to help those affected by domestic violence. On Dec. 7, Maricopa’s Got Talent will be held at Maricopa High School by selling tickets to the performance.

Maricopa’s Got Talent (And a Good Cause)

Kelleigh Hogan, Editor-in-Chief November 21, 2013

You must have heard of America’s Got Talent and Britain’s Got Talent, but have you heard of Maricopa’s Got Talent? Senior Aubrey Chaston and father Jim Chaston are organizing a talent show to benefit...

Kits to make miniature Christmas wreaths are waiting to be made. These wreaths will be hung up at the second decorating on Dec. 7.

NJHS Shares Holiday Cheer

Emily LaBatt, Columnist November 21, 2013

A group of National Junior Honor Society members will visit Emeritus, a senior living home, to decorate for Thanksgiving. NJHS has been visiting Emeritus and decorating it for the holidays for many years....

National Honor Society gathers for a picture after volunteering at Feed My Starving Children in its Tempe location. There are seven permanent locations throughout the United States.

Vitamins, Veggies, Soy, and Rice

Manu Kondapi, Campus Life Editor November 21, 2013

National Honor Society volunteered with the Tempe branch of Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) for the second time this year on Wednesday, Nov 13. FMSC is a non-profit Christian organization that ships meals...

Junior Chris Westersund plays the part of Sam in Its a Wonderful Life.

Is It Really a Wonderful Life? Fall Production Review

Hannah McGerty, Columnist November 21, 2013

Horizon Honors debuted its fall production of It’s a Wonderful Life on Friday, Nov 15. The story is quite simple. On Christmas Eve, a man who falls into a time of trouble and believes that the only solution...

George, played by senior Dylan Freymuth, gazes up towards the heavens when he asks for his old life back.

Horizon Honors’ Fall Production

Kamryn Chan, Columnist November 16, 2013

Horizon Honors’ fall production, It’s a Wonderful Life, debuts tonight at 7 p.m. For those who have yet to purchase tickets, they are available at both offices and at the door. Senior Dylan Freymuth...

Brigit and Abbey are ready to perform in Nashville on Wednesday, Oct. 30.

Nashville for Nationals: Brigit and Abbey Fitzgerald

Manu Kondapi, Campus Life Editor November 16, 2013

Juniors Abbey and Brigit Fitzgerald traveled to Nashville, Tennessee on Friday, Oct. 25 to participate in the prestigious National Association for Music Education (NAfME) All-National Honor Ensembles,...

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