Student News for Horizon Honors Secondary School

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Student News for Horizon Honors Secondary School

The Horizon Sun

Student News for Horizon Honors Secondary School

The Horizon Sun

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Junior Marisol Andrade-Munoz is recognized for her outstanding work in Graphic Design.  Munoz was asked by Organization Drop In The Bucket to display her work.

Student Spotlight: Marisol Andrade-Munoz

Emmy Walker, Columnist September 14, 2014

Every teacher at Horizon Honors wants their students to “spread their wings” and take their abilities outside these walls. Christi Britt, the Digital Arts and Communication teacher, is thrilled that...

Manu Kondapi prepares to say goodbye to Horizon Honors High School. She gives one last smile before leaving high school.

“It’s Not Always About the Brand”

Daisy Valentin, Website Administrator May 24, 2014

How do you begin to describe someone who has been a part of the Horizon Community Learning Center family since first grade and whose 2013-2014 school year marks her final year at Horizon Honors? If you...

Gabrielle Petersen trains for her upcoming competition at her barn. She has been working with her trainer since she the age of six.

Riding Her Way to Nationals: Gabrielle Petersen

Kelleigh Hogan, Editor-in-Chief May 15, 2014

While Horizon Honors’ students were enjoying prom, senior Gabrielle Petersen had something else on her mind. Petersen was competing in the regionals’ horseback riding competition with hopes of making...

Exchange student Audrey Hansen from Norway will be studying at Horizon Honors for the entirety of her junior year.

America, Meet Norway: Audrey’s Adventures Abroad

Manu Kondapi, Campus Life Editor December 13, 2013

Founded in 1965 by Bertil Hult, Education First, or EF, is an international education company committed to breaking down barriers of culture, geography, and language in order to promote cultural integration...

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...

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,...

Juniors Karley MacArthur and Bennett Wood swing dancing at a local dance club.

Swinging in the Rain

Katy Abbe, Columnist November 15, 2013

Although Horizon offers a variety of clubs and afterschool activities, there are some programs and hobbies that the school has yet to offer. For students to get their fill of whatever interests them, they...

Mrs. Patterson helps eighth grader Emily LaBatt with her math homework.

Mrs. Patterson: A Teacher with the Best of Both Worlds

Kelleigh Hogan, Editor-in-Chief October 26, 2013

A unique challenge that a teacher can face is taking over a class in the middle of the year. For both teacher and students, it’s an adjustment to get to know each other. Halfway through first semester,...

Britt smiling in her classroom during Journalism. She has spent 12 years at Horizon Honors so far.

Teacher Spotlight: Christi Britt

Tyler Danner, Columnist September 20, 2013

Christi Britt, Mrs. Britt, or just Britt (the latter being her preference), has taught at Horizon Honors for 12 years. Throughout her long career at Horizon Honors, she has taught several grade levels...

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