Mars: A Plan for Colonization
Ethan Hurlburt, Columnist
November 25, 2016
Filed under Features, Showcase, Technology, Travel, Uncategorized
We have all heard of the planet Mars. Mars has attracted the attention of astronauts and scientists for as long as they’ve seen it in the sky. However far away this dream may seem, it may be closer than we think; in fact, we are a few decades away from beginning the process of colonizing Mars. ...
Catalina Island 2016
Haylee Haupt, Columnist
October 27, 2016
Filed under Campus Life, Clubs, Events, Features, Showcase, Travel, Uncategorized
The Catalina Island trip is an annual event planned by Wilderness Club, where students and teachers get to spend three days (four days including travel) on the incredible island off the coast of California. This year, we went over fall break from October 13 to 16. Day One: We all had to meet at Horizon Honors ...
Havasupai Canyon
Selina Fluty, Columnist
May 7, 2016
Filed under Features, Showcase, Travel, Uncategorized
On Friday, April 29, I woke up at 5:30 in the morning. With groggy eyes, I threw together my outfit for the day, and the Camelback bag stuffed with my clothes and supplies. I quickly put on the hiking shoes I’d been breaking in for over a month now, and followed my dad to the car, where we headed to ...
Spring Breaking in Florida
Tommy Billings, Columnist
April 1, 2016
Filed under Campus Life, Events, Features, Showcase, Travel, Uncategorized
It was 1 a.m. Tuesday, March 15 when the flight to Miami, Florida lifted off of the ground. It was difficult to fall asleep on the surprisingly full flight, but most of the 13 kids on the trip did. Around 7 a.m., the students landed at the Miami International Airport. After exploring Little Havana a...
A Trip for Boston
Diana Gamez, Columnist
March 31, 2016
Filed under Campus Life, Events, Features, Showcase, Travel, Uncategorized
On Monday, March 14 at 9:30 p.m., every Boston-bound student and teacher met up at a more-than-crowded airport to head off on their new adventure. The students were under the supervision of teachers Davina Baird, Ann Bialk, Joshua Garrett, Ann Shaheen, and Jennifer Wood. All attendees were prepared to ...
An Island Adventure
Ilaria Cobb, Columnist
October 24, 2015
Filed under Campus Life, Events, Features, Showcase, Travel, Uncategorized
Horizon Honors’ Wilderness Club took a 3-day trip to California's beautiful Catalina Island. The travel portion of the trip was long with an 8-hour bus ride followed by a 2-hour ferry ride to reach the island but the trip was well worth the time. The combination of snorkeling, uncountable rounds of gaga ball...
Mix the Old With the New: Welcome to Sofia, Bulgaria
Selina Fluty, Columnist
October 17, 2015
Filed under Features, Showcase, Travel, Uncategorized
Sofia, Bulgaria, is a city that was founded thousands of years ago in a country that’s 10 hours ahead of Phoenix. Today, Sofia feels as if it’s made of magnificent buildings, cobblestoned streets, lively people, and an extensive public transportation network. I spent two days flying to this city to...
Fantasy Come True
Mackenzie Visnansky, Columnist
October 17, 2015
Filed under Features, Showcase, Travel, Uncategorized
Disney vacations, while pricey, are great for families that are looking for fun. Disney Cruise Line (DCL) is a great way to keep that fun family vacation tradition going. From the entertainment to the dining experiences, DCL is full of new fun and memories waiting to get made. Entertainment The F...
True Confessions Of A HS Travel Club
Danielle Moran, Columnist
April 17, 2015
Filed under Campus Life, Clubs, Features, Showcase, Travel
If you ask almost any student, chances are they love spring break. No waking up early just to barely make it to school on time, no awkward silences when the teacher asks a question no one knows the answer to, and you get to chew gum all day. Woah. If you ask any Horizonite, chances are they really love...
From Jamestown To Phoenix And Back Again
Connor Lowe, Columnist
April 14, 2015
Filed under Student Opinion, Travel
On Friday, Mar. 13, 21 students met in the middle of a crowded airport. It was the Horizon Honors Middle School Travel Club, and they were gathering to embark on the first leg of their trip to Washington, D.C. Under the supervision of Mrs. Davina Baird (MS Humanities), Ms. Jessica Davis (MS Humanities),...