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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

Danielle Moran

Danielle Moran, Columnist

Danielle is a junior attending her twelfth year at Horizon Honors. As Danielle has been attending Horizon since the age of four, she has become very close to the school and the students it holds. Literally growing up with the majority of her classmates has given her everlasting friendships and the a schooling experience of a lifetime. Having tight bonds and positive relationships with the people in your life is something Danielle believes to be crucial to living happily, which is why she strives to befriend and be friendly to everyone she meets.

Although this is Danielle’s first year as a columnist for the Horizon Sun, she has always found enjoyment in writing and hopes to expand her writing her abilities this year and in years to come. In addition, Danielle enjoys playing volleyball for Club One AZ and has played on Horizon’s Varsity volleyball team since her freshman year. When she’s not on the court, Danielle can be found singing and playing piano. When Danielle is passionate about something, she is incredibly passionate. She hopes to utilize her passion to contribute greatly to the Horizon Sun.

All content by Danielle Moran

Teachers Taking Off

Teachers Gregor Dieterle, Ernest Shand, and Lori Hernandez say their final goodbyes as the school year comes to a close.
Danielle Moran, Columnist
May 30, 2015

Sporty Seniors

The Horizon Sun investigates into what senior athletes will be doing with their sports careers after high school.
Danielle Moran, Columnist
May 11, 2015
Senior James Tsai and sophomore 
Nathan Hernandez jump to block the ball.

Final Set For Seniors

The boys’ varsity volleyball team gives a farewell to the seniors in the last home game of the season against Hamilton High School.
Danielle Moran, Columnist
May 5, 2015

Assassinate Assimilation

Adapting to the setting around you is necessary to a certain extent, but a line should be drawn between assimilating in order to get what you need and assimilating in order to “fit in.”
Danielle Moran, Columnist
March 2, 2015

Set Forth With Spring Sports

Horizon Honors is getting ready to start up spring sports, so here’s some quick information to introduce you to the upcoming season for high school and middle school.
Danielle Moran, Columnist
February 11, 2015
Horizon Honors' players line up during halftime as their coach begins to honor the seniors.

San Tan And Seniors

Horizon Honors holds the final home game of the season, and celebrates the occasion with the annual Senior Night.
Danielle Moran, Columnist
February 1, 2015
Comparing Colored Coats

Comparing Colored Coats

Two productions of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” go head-to-head, reviewed by veteran cast members themselves.
Danielle Moran, Columnist
February 1, 2015

Sending Spanish To Paz De Cristo

Spanish ⅞ Honors students break the news again as they spend their day volunteering at Paz de Cristo, helping distribute food and supplies to those who cannot afford to buy their own.
Danielle Moran, Columnist
December 10, 2014
Book Review

Extremely Surprised and Incredibly Pleased

Jonathan Safran Foer’s novel “Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close”, published in 2005, is an excellent illustration of the lives and thoughts of those affected by the events of 9/11 and World War II.
Danielle Moran, Columnist
November 16, 2014
Ending State and Season

Ending State and the Season

Horizon Honors Varsity Girls Volleyball takes on, and loses to, Northwest Christian in the second round of the State Championships, sending Horizon Honors home for the season.
Danielle Moran, Columnist
November 9, 2014
Oberlin College

College Knowledge: Oberlin College

Do the arts and sciences or the study of music appeal to you? If so, consider looking into Oberlin College, a smaller private school with a rural location with a very friendly atmosphere.
Danielle Moran, Columnist
October 27, 2014
Magnum Chordum

A World of Music

Horizon Honors Choirs Dolce Voce and Magnum Chordum take the stage with their first choir concert of the 2014-2015 school year.
Danielle Moran, Columnist
September 21, 2014
Horizon Honors' Lady Eagles JV Volleyball celebrates a win after Wednesday's game.

JV Girl’s Volleyball Remain Undefeated

Horizon Honors Girls JV Volleyball earn their second win of the season against Northwest Christian on Wednesday, Sept. 3. The girls played vigorously throughout the game, earning themselves the second win of the season.
Danielle Moran, Columnist
September 7, 2014
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