Parker Brandt is a 13-year-old eighth grader at Horizon Honors. He is entering his first year in journalism. Brandt likes to compete in competitive gymnastics and trains all year round. He has lots of hobbies, including playing the trumpet, training in gymnastics, and making pasta. Brandt  is also involved in the National Junior Honors Society (NJHS). In NJHS, he has the opportunity to participate in the community by volunteering. Brandt likes to monitor Club Horizon and daycare. He is looking forward to his first year in journalism and is interested in writing about sports as well as science topics.