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Student News for Horizon Honors Secondary School

The Horizon Sun

Student News for Horizon Honors Secondary School

The Horizon Sun

Addy Bennett

Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief

Addy Bennett is a senior in her eleventh year at Horizon Honors and is excited to continue as the Editor-in-Chief in her sixth year of Journalism. Bennett spends her free time embroidering, crocheting, knitting, playing video games, and taking pictures of her dogs, Pocket & Tripper. She loves to be with her family, especially when they are all eating, and she tries to provide both comic relief and advice for all her friends. Bennett is also interested in film and fashion (both vintage and modern), and is big on the color pink and lots of lipstick. And she makes a mean bowl of guacamole.

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From Fritter to Cake: An Excursion in Apples

From Fritter to Cake: An Excursion in Apples

Do yourself a favor and make use of the most famous fruit of the fall season—the apple.
Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief
November 21, 2018

Drama Students’ Masques of Emotion

Family and friends gathered at the school on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 to appreciate the art of performance with the Drama class students.
Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief
May 20, 2017

Horizon Honors’ Choirs Usher in Holiday Cheer and an Audience

Dolce Voce, Magnum Chordum, Bella Voce, and Cantabile Honors Chorale bring holiday cheer to their winter concert on Dec. 6.
Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief
December 13, 2016

Students Go Wild on Zoo Field Trip

Students of both Biology and Biology Honors journeyed to the zoo for their April 25 field trip.
Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief
April 29, 2016

Star Wars Franchise Reawakens

“Star Wars: Episode VII” was able to live up to expectation and may just be one of the best movies in the franchise yet.
Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief
January 12, 2016

Wind Ensemble and Concert Band Stuns

Concerts at Horizon Honors are always sure to impress, and Wind Ensemble and Concert Band did not disappoint.
Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief
November 20, 2015

Performing Arts Exhibition Is One to Remember

The PAE, which took place on Oct. 22, proved that Horizon Honors is still bursting with talent.
Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief
October 31, 2015
Its hard to find an original costume these days, but this makeup tutorial gives you a costume you have never seen before.

A Halloween Costume That Pops

If you want to celebrate Halloween without putting too much work into it, the pop-art look may be the look for you!
Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2015

“Pan” Whitewashing

“Pan,” director Joe Wright’s newest movie release, has entered theaters absolutely studded in a whitewashing controversy.
Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief
October 17, 2015

Music of America: Bella Voce and Cantabile Honors Chorale

Family, friends, and students gathered in the MPR on Wednesday, Sept. 16, to listen to the two advanced choirs’, Bella Voce and Cantabile Honors Chorale, “Music of America” concerts.
Sammi Tester and Addy Bennett
September 21, 2015
Concert

Cantabile Stuns at Final Concert

On May 19, 2015, the Cantabile Honors Chorale sang their hearts outs as they said goodbye to the 25 seniors in the ensemble.
Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief
May 23, 2015
Bella Voce sang four feel good songs at their fourth quarter concert.

Choral Finale for 2015

On Tuesday, May 19, family and friends gathered in the MPR to listen to Dolce Voce, Magnum Chordum, and Bella Voce perform their final concerts of the year.
Sammi Tester and Addy Bennett
May 22, 2015
Asato was one of seven photographers chosen out of all that submitted their work.

Zach Asato at Chelsea Market

Head photographer Zach Asato was recognized through Woodsnap at NYC's Chelsea Market.
Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief
May 11, 2015

Where Is The Weekend?

While weekend homework can be beneficial, it seems to swamp students more than helping them learn.
Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief
March 2, 2015

Sorrowful Sexism Is Selling

Carl’s Jr. commercials seem to be increasingly more raunchy and its sexism in selling their menu is a little more than disgusting.
Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2015

“The Hobbit”: An Overview

Over the last three years, “The Hobbit” has dominated the box office upon its arrival. But does it really live up to the book it was based on?
Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief
January 22, 2015
Be the Change You Wish to See In the World

Why I’m Still Not “All About that Bass”

Meghan Trainor’s hit song, “All About that Bass,” isn’t quite the uplifting song we all imagine it to be.
Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief
January 19, 2015

Wong’s Place Isn’t Quite The Place To Be

Wong’s Place, an interesting Chinese food restaurant, is a great place to see what your zodiac animal is, but isn’t exactly the ideal location to dine at.
Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief
January 19, 2015
Primordial Dust by Sarah Daltry will stay on the shelf.

“Primordial Dust” Collecting Primordial Dust

“Primordial Dust” doesn’t live up to expectations.
Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief
December 19, 2014
A revised cover of a well-liked literature book, although a general consensus of students is that assignments distract from the writing itself.  Many feel that they should instead write their notes about points that the kids find relevant.

Is Research Ruining Reading?

In our current curriculum, students are supposed to take irrelevant notes on their literature books, and I feel that the practice needs to be changed.
Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief
October 31, 2014
While Disney continues to produce movies with good plot and characters, their female design remains unoriginal since their swap to computer animation. Now the newest girls on the Disney team seem copied from “Frozen” and “Tangled.”

Has Disney’s Design Department Disappeared?

Recently announced “Big Hero 6” is sure to be yet another Disney hit, but does it deserve it? Ever since the move to computer animation, the company seems to be lacking in character originality.
Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief
October 21, 2014
Emma Watson, famous celebrity known for playing Hermione Granger in “Harry Potter,” has made public her support for the HeForShe campaign.  Her speech in regards to the movement has forever changed what feminism is and will be viewed as.

A Win for Feminism

Emma Watson makes a compelling statement about feminism and sets the internet ablaze.
Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 2014
Handwoven yarn, created by women of all ages in India and Nepal, ensures that people can stay in work and that none of the revenue goes to child working facilities.  Darn Good Yarn has managed to create an exemplary product while also doing good in the world.
Photo courtesy of Addy Bennett, © 2014.

Darn Good Yarn Supports a Darn Good Cause

Online yarn store supports unemployed women in India and Nepal by giving them work while reducing child labor.
Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief
September 13, 2014
Guacamole has been a popular Mexican side dish for a long time, and will remain as such for a long time yet.

Never Walk Away from Guacamole

This recipe will have you coming back for more, time after time and chip after chip.
Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief
September 7, 2014
A piece of fan art that is highly acceptable, unlike it’s unrealistic predecessor, an original by J. Scott Campbell.  The professional piece, created by a Marvel artist, showed Mary Jane sitting in a virtually impossible pose to show off her best assets.  This is a much better alternative.

Fight Crime and Oversexualization

The depiction of today's superheroines just isn't cutting it.
Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief
August 17, 2014
Displaced ethnic groups, such as the Yazidi pictured here, flee their homes after ISIS attacks. Iraqi minorities have become englufed in fear.

When Tragedy Strikes

Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief
August 10, 2014
Fast food companies like Wendy’s often advertise for unhealthy in large amounts.  It sure does seem contradictory to what many Americans think about eating out, so why is it so popular?

America, Home of the Extra Large

Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief
July 30, 2014
Key lime pie is a cool, refreshing, and all-around delicious summer dessert.  It’s so good that presentation doesn’t even matter!

Lime Pies are the Key to Success

Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief
July 30, 2014
Coverart for the 2013-2014 Yearbook hot off the press.

Yearbooks: A Look Back

Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief
June 1, 2014
The Sound of Music: A Review

The Sound of Music: A Review

Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief
May 13, 2014
This scrumptious salsa was gone in a few days, and is the perfect complement to tons of snacks!

The Salsa of Choices

Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief
May 7, 2014
Junior Brigit Fitzgerald smiles with her bassoon at the Arizona All-State Music Festival.

Horizon Honors at All-State

HHHS students reach for the stars at music festival
Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief
April 25, 2014
This is how my hair looks most of the time, and believe it or not, but you too can do the exact same thing!  Many people don’t think that they can look good with pixie cuts, but as long as you find one for your face shape, you can rock it!

Le Pixie Cut

Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief
April 14, 2014
Animal Crossing has been a popular game among the softcore gamers ever since its first release in 2001.  It thrives today, having a personality that keeps gamers buying.

Animal Crossing = Fun Times

Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief
April 1, 2014
On right, NJHS president Maggie Kenzler and Emily LaBatt, NJHS member, stand side by side for their picture.  These students are among such that enjoy ways to give back to their community.

NJHS: A Beneficial Preparation

Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief
March 2, 2014
The Book Thief is the heartfelt tale of Liesel Meminger and her experiences in Nazi Germany as her foster family hides a Jew in their basement.  It was an exceedingly popular book, and its own movie came out in 2013.

The Book Thief: It Stole My Soul

Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief
February 22, 2014
Classics such as Les Miserables, Romeo and Juliet, The Odyssey, and The Chronicles of Narnia are among my personal library.  Most teens book stocks are seriously lacking even though teachers encourage student to build up their supply.

A Literature Lover’s Lament

Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief
February 9, 2014
Seventh graders Kendra Fuller and Stephanie Clark  pose for a picture. Both will be playing nuns in Horizon Honor’s upcoming production, The Sound of Music.

The sound of team building

Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief
January 12, 2014
The strangest combination

The strangest combination

Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief
January 26, 2014
The two color models of the recent 2DS.  While there could have been different colors available, the 2DS proved itself as a quality, comfortable system.

2D, not 3D

Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief
January 26, 2014
Saving Mr. Banks

Saving Mr. Banks

Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief
January 15, 2014
All of the posters were only of Carrie Underwood, country and pop singer. Most advertising told that Underwood would put on a good performance. Available through the Creative Commons from cultural-learnings.com. Copyright © cultural-learnings.com, 2013.

Underwood Overstatement

Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief
December 11, 2013
The logo for the new Disney movie. With a box office gross of $93 million, it has proved its quality.
Photo courtesy of disneyprincess.wikia.com.

Disney’s Frozen Warms the Heart

Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2013
One of the Dragon Slippers covers.  There are two in trouble.

That Good Sorta Cliche

Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief
November 26, 2013
One of two covers of Terry Pratchett’s magnificent book: Dodger.

Don’t Dodge Around This Book

Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief
November 21, 2013
Although the main character Rose was the prime narrator, Pattou also included snippets from other perspectives.  Pattou communicates well through the books, and that makes her a great author.

East: I Thought You Said Weast

Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief
November 7, 2013
Seventh graders Olivia Moran and Reece Stover joke with each other after the end of the season.  Volleyball has strengthened their bond, and the pair remain fast friends.

Volleyball Season Comes to an End

Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief
November 4, 2013
A classic picture of two of the most popular rides in the California Adventure Park.
California Adventure holds many more lands other than Paradise Pier, such as Carsland and A Bug’s Land.

California City Pass: Worth It?

Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2013
Fanart of robot Tailgate drawn by junior Claire Bennett. Tailgate is a favorite character of many readers, known for his child-like qualities and overall cuteness.

More Than Meets the Eye (Literally)

Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief
October 31, 2013
The Crisis of Desensitized Children

The Crisis of Desensitized Children

Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief
October 23, 2013
Orange yarn complete with a hook. Crocheting and other fiber arts are for all ages to enjoy and benefit from.

Crocheting is (Not) for Old Ladies

Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2013
Dolce Voce choir practices for their end-of-the-quarter performance.
They spent many days working hard on memorizing and perfecting their songs.

Choir Concerts

Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2013
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