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Student News for Horizon Honors Secondary School

The Horizon Sun

Student News for Horizon Honors Secondary School

The Horizon Sun

Kelleigh Hogan, Editor-in-Chief

Kelleigh Hogan is a senior at Horizon Honors, starting her fourth year at Horizon Honors and as a part of its journalism program. It is that journalism program that she is especially grateful for since it has improved her confidence and writing dramatically. She has occupied the roles of columnist and Editor of Sports and Student Life before assuming the role of Editor-in-Chief last year. In continuing her work as Editor-in-Chief for a second year, she hopes to help her peers improve their writing and photography abilities while improving her own. She is also excited to apply what she has learned from the Summer Journalism Institute at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Outside of Journalism, Hogan is involved in numerous activities, including clubs, volunteer work, and other activities. She is a part of the National Honor Society, Model Dress Club, Art Club, Pre-Med Hairbro Club, Protecting Our Environment Club, and HeforShe Club. She volunteers with several different organizations, including various challenger programs for Little League (which helps special needs students) and completing office work for a variety of charities. She can also be found playing tennis, spending time with her friends and family, and working on her art portfolio. As she has reiterated every year, Hogan has high hopes of the upcoming year.

All content by Kelleigh Hogan

Horizon Honors’ Class of 2017 Post-High School Plans

See where Horizon Honors' seniors are headed!
Kelleigh Hogan, Editor-in-Chief
May 31, 2017

Senior Letter

Kelleigh Hogan, Editor-in-Chief
May 28, 2017

Application Fee Fears

The application process involves a multitude of fees, ranging from the fees imposed by colleges or those needed to send test scores, that can lead to students either spending far too much to apply to all the schools they want to or limiting the number of colleges they apply to out of fear of large costs.
Kelleigh Hogan, Editor-in-Chief
December 9, 2016
The emblem for Relay For Life that holds hope for many. Only with donations from people like us.

16 Fundraising Ideas for the 2016 Relay for Life

If you are participating in Horizon Honors’ Relay for Life and unsure of how to fundraise, here are 16 different ideas to get plenty of money to give to the American Cancer Society!
Kelleigh Hogan, Editor-in-Chief
January 8, 2016
These cookies exhibit the best combination of two separate flavors that most people wouldn’t find savory. Yet, these chocolate-orange cookies took only hour to make and will be one of your favorite cookies to eat.

Citrus and Chocolate: A Perfect Match

Put chocolate chip cookies to shame; these chocolate-orange cookies truly exemplify all that a cookie can be.
Kelleigh Hogan, Editor-in-Chief
September 11, 2015
Forget photosynthesis, water, soil, and sunlight; constant folding makes flowers of the best kind: kusadama flowers.

Folding and Flowers: Kusadama Flower

Flowers are gorgeous, but the fresh kind aren’t as everlasting as we wish and the fake kind are, well, fake. This kusadama flower is perfect, because it’s handmade while still being beautiful.
Kelleigh Hogan, Editor-in-Chief
July 17, 2015
Everyone needs a bag, whether it be for their make-up, money, or markers, and this bag allows people to choose exactly what they want with their own design on the outside and a fabric of their choice on the inside.

Cat’s Out of the Bag: DIY Bag

Nowadays, we need storage, and this easily replicable bag is perfect to handle any and every situation.
Kelleigh Hogan, Editor-in-Chief
July 12, 2015
This crochet container will feel right at home on your desk. Not to mention that you wont have to worry about pens being everywhere.

Creative Crochet Containers

If you have pens and pencils lying around, create a crochet container that gives your space some form of functionality.
Kelleigh Hogan, Editor-in-Chief
July 3, 2015
Paint chips offer endless possibilities for color, making them perfect for any art you want to do involving color.

Blooming Art

Avoid the hassle of mixing colors - instead, use the shortcut of paint chips to achieve the desired effect of a rainbow.
Kelleigh Hogan, Editor-in-Chief
June 26, 2015

Congratulations to NHS and NJHS Inductees

Horizon Honors’ recently inducted new students to their two honors societies: National Junior Honors Society (NJHS) and National Honors Society (NHS). Congratulations to these students and all of their hard work!
Kelleigh Hogan, Editor-in-Chief
May 8, 2015
Editors Kelleigh Hogan and Natori Cruz and photographer Ryan Deitchman sit front row at the Phoenix Suns game for Journalism Night.

Suns Experience With The Sun

I expected basketball from the Journalism Night, but what I got instead was an informational and interactive journalism experience.
Kelleigh Hogan, Editor-in-Chief
April 10, 2015
The team gathers around for a team meeting before starting their game. They played Joy Christian in the middle school baseball championship on Feb. 6 at 3:30 p.m. at Victory Lanes.

Eagles vs. Eagles: Middle School Baseball Championship

It was the Horizon Honors’ Eagles versus the Joy Christian Eagles in the championship, and despite the loss, the team celebrated a wonderful season.
Kelleigh Hogan, Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2015
The players of both teams meet around the baseball diamond, encouraging fair sportsmanship. The Horizon Honors’ Eagles won with a score 13 runs to three.

A Win Against the Patriots: Sorry, Not the Super Bowl

The Horizon Honors’ Eagles ended their season with a win against Grace Community Christian’s Patriots and, luckily, no deflate-gate.
Kelleigh Hogan, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2015

Treats, Texture, and Tempo

The art show displayed the work of graphic design, art, guitar, photography, multimedia, and culinary students.
Kelleigh Hogan, Editor-in-Chief
December 17, 2014

Goodbye To AIMS, Hello To AzMERIT

The Arizona Department of Education has decided to change the state test from the AIMS test, which has been a part of Arizona Education for over ten years, to AzMERIT.
Kelleigh Hogan, Editor-in-Chief
December 5, 2014
AIMS has been a hallmark of Arizona’s education, however, its days are now over. The Arizona Department of Education has decided to look into new opportunities for testing.

Stranded and Left Without a Standardized Test

Sophomores are being spared the AIMS, but that may not be as sweet as it seems. The decision to get rid of AIMS testing by the Arizona Department of Education has negative effects that they didn’t seem to consider with their choice.
Kelleigh Hogan, Editor-in-Chief
October 29, 2014
Pumpkin cookies are delicious additions to your autumn cuisine. These cookies will only take you about 15 minutes to prepare and will taste delicious.

Spice Up Your Autumn With Pumpkin Cookies

These cookies will warm your house with the autumn taste of pumpkin and will make for a scrumptious treat.
Kelleigh Hogan, Editor-in-Chief
September 14, 2014
Life can be made much easier by utilizing these easy life hacks. The following were used to make the project much simpler.

Hack Your Way Through Life

Life can be made much easier by utilizing these easy life hacks. The following were used to make the project much simpler.
Kelleigh Hogan, Editor-in-Chief
September 9, 2014
Horizon Honors

Horizon Honors Ranked in Top One Hundred

Horizon Honors tops the charts of "The Daily Beast’s" high school rankings once again.
Kelleigh Hogan, Editor-in-Chief
September 7, 2014
“Legend” is available at the Scholastic Book Fair, running from May 12 to May 15. Marie Lu published this novel in 2011.

This Book Is Legend

Kelleigh Hogan, Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2014
José Andrés Girón showcases his work in several museums, yet he and fellow artists are often underappreciated in the world. The Phoenix Vintage Series exhibition was displayed in Arizona Latino Arts and Cultural Center.

Job Discrimination

Kelleigh Hogan, Editor-in-Chief
April 25, 2014
“The Selection” is a story of coming of age, friendship, and identity in a world of challenges and hardships. “The One” will be released on May 6.

Select This Latest New Trilogy

Kelleigh Hogan, Editor-in-Chief
April 21, 2014
Fruit salsa is a delicious recipe that combines flavorful fruits together. This has always been a family recipe.

A Fruity, New Spin on Salsa

Kelleigh Hogan, Editor-in-Chief
April 7, 2014
J.K. Rowling shows her latest book to critics. She came under fire for her poor writing from the New York Times and her too-great writing from Lynn Shepherd.

Motivated by Competition

Kelleigh Hogan, Editor-in-Chief
April 1, 2014
Figure skater Alex Shibutani joins the USA team for Sochi’s Opening Ceremonies. Shibutani and his sister Maia skated for the United States figure skating team together.

A Shine From Our Olympians

Kelleigh Hogan, Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2014
Arizona’s moderate winters draw many people to visit. Its average high for January was 67 degrees.

Hot or Cold?

Kelleigh Hogan, Editor-in-Chief
February 9, 2014
Seventh grader Matt McBride gets ready to hit. He eventually was walked and scored a run - one of four for Horizon Honors.

MS Baseball Soars to Playoffs

Kelleigh Hogan, Editor-in-Chief
January 30, 2014
Alerting all alumni

Alerting all alumni

Kelleigh Hogan, Editor-in-Chief
January 26, 2014
DIY Ornaments

DIY Ornaments

Kelleigh Hogan, Editor-in-Chief
December 18, 2013
Wirework Bracelets

Wirework Bracelets

Kelleigh Hogan, Editor-in-Chief
December 9, 2013
DIY Sharpie Mugs

DIY Sharpie Mugs

Kelleigh Hogan, Editor-in-Chief
November 27, 2013
String Art

String Picasso

Kelleigh Hogan, Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2013

A Trip to Europe

Kelleigh Hogan, Editor-in-Chief
September 13, 2013
Principal Mrs. Emmons shares her views on volunteering. Students will be required to turn in 40 volunteer hours at the end of the year.

Volunteering: 160 Hours Good?

Kelleigh Hogan, Editor-in-Chief
September 4, 2013
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