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Student News for Horizon Honors Secondary School

The Horizon Sun

Student News for Horizon Honors Secondary School

The Horizon Sun

Sammi Tester

Sammi Tester, Editor of Student Opinion

Sammi Tester, Editor of Student Opinion, is a sophomore, and this is her second year at Horizon Honors. Her favorite subject in school is English, and she strives to learn something new every day. In her spare time, Tester likes to bake, read, and watch old movies. Tester took a cake decorating class with her friend in the summer after sixth grade and has loved baking and decorating cakes and cupcakes ever since. She is obsessed with the 1950s and ‘40s eras and enjoys movies, TV shows, and especially fashion from that time. She dresses and tries to pretend like she lives in the two eras. Tester can’t wait for this upcoming year to grow even more as a writer and get better at talking in front of classes.

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Pin-Up Perception

Not all women that lived in the past dressed like pin-up models.
Sammi Tester, Editor of Student Opinion
January 8, 2016

Retro Series: A Relationship Blooms in “Brooklyn”

“Brooklyn,” a new romance movie, is a must-see this holiday season.
Sammi Tester, Editor of Student Opinion
December 5, 2015
Vintage and retro clothes are usually hard to differentiate, but modern fabrics are very different than vintage fabrics.

Retro Series: Antiquated Artifacts

Knowing the difference between retro, vintage, and antique will help any vintage-lover’s sanity.
Sammi Tester, Editor of Student Opinion
December 5, 2015
Knowing the way around the kitchen is a must-know for everyone's future.

Kitchen Class

Cooking is essential to living, but there isn’t a required class in schools to teach this important skill.
Sammi Tester, Editor of Student Opinion
October 9, 2015

Scarred and Scared

Women aren’t the only ones left scarred in a relationship.
Sammi Tester, Editor of Student Opinion
October 9, 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

Disliking Facebook

The “dislike” option may be coming to Facebook but not in the way many hope.
Sammi Tester, Editor of Student Opinion
September 19, 2015
"Happiness Is" by Lisa Swerling and Ralph Lazar discusses 500 things that make people happy. Many of these have something to do with family values.

It’s All In the Family

Family roles aren’t all about feminism and equality, but about happiness and living the life you want.
Sammi Tester, Editor of Student Opinion
September 14, 2015

Fighting for Fans

Celebrities are feuding and disagreeing about anything nowadays, and it’s all a big publicity stunt.
Sammi Tester, Editor of Student Opinion
September 8, 2015

Who’s a Hero

So many people are being called heroes that the word has started to lose its significance.
Sammi Tester, Editor of Student Opinion
August 30, 2015
People are getting tattoos of semicolons on their bodies, commonly their arms.

Punctuating Their Point: The Semicolon Tattoo

People everywhere are lining up outside tattoo parlors to get semicolons put on them.
Sammi Tester, Editor of Student Opinion
August 22, 2015
Teenagers often get new, expensive technology from their parents.

Pretty Please With a Cherry on Top

Younger people may be thinking they deserve more than they actually do.
Sammi Tester, Editor of Student Opinion
August 14, 2015
Cassily giving a moving but humorous Valedictorian Address.

FIDM Says Farewell

On Monday, June 22, at 4 p.m. in the Staples Center, the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising said goodbye to graduates from the Los Angeles and San Diego campuses.
Sammi Tester, Editor of Student Opinion
June 26, 2015
The final result!

Colorful Calendar

This easy-to-make calendar is a great way to add a pop of color to your room while still giving you all the functionality of a calendar.
Sammi Tester, Editor of Student Opinion
June 12, 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

Desensitized Society

In the past 60 years, our society has become unmannerly and desensitized to behaviors we think of as normal.
Sammi Tester, Editor of Student Opinion
May 15, 2015
Ultimate Power and Elektra comic books both feature women on the cover.

A Dime For A Distraction

Most superheroes are male, but that’s not gender inequality, it’s just how they were originally made.
Sammi Tester, Editor of Student Opinion
May 11, 2015
Students prepare to climb a challenging wall with their partners.

Climbing at Climbmax

On Wednesday, April 29, Horizon Honors high school P.E. students went on a field trip to Climbmax Climbing Gym.
Sammi Tester, Editor of Student Opinion
May 1, 2015

TV Typecasts

With the amount of people watching TV every day on the rise, young viewers may be exposed to cliches and a life without consequences.
Sammi Tester, Editor of Student Opinion
April 27, 2015
With so many pieces of literature out there, it can't be too difficult to find at least one you love.

People’s Passion to Peruse

Break the taboo of reading outside of school. Pick up a book and find your “type.”
Sammi Tester, Editor of Student Opinion
April 12, 2015
You’re done! Let the whole world see your new lip creation!

Matte Your Own Lipstick

With two supplies and five easy-to-follow steps, you can turn any of your lip glosses to matte lipstick.
Sammi Tester, Editor of Student Opinion
April 11, 2015
On Thursday, April 2, 2015, Horizon Honors played against Chandler High School in Boys' Volleyball.

JV Boys Dig The Win

On Apr. 2, Horizon Honors JV boys’ volleyball team won an exciting game against Chandler High School.
Sammi Tester, Editor of Student Opinion
April 10, 2015

Money, Munitions, Mistakes

The United States military sends assistance to Jordanian troops to fight the forces of ISIS.
Sammi Tester, Editor of Student Opinion
March 2, 2015

87th Annual Academy Awards Review

On Feb. 22, the 87th annual Academy Awards was aired live from Hollywood’s Dolby Theater. There were many memorable moments that shouldn’t be missed. Caution: spoilers.
Sammi Tester, Editor of Student Opinion
March 1, 2015
Wrap your treat in tin foil, covering the parchment paper message, but letting the part that hangs off the top be free.

Give A Giant Kiss For Valentine’s Day

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, giving your friends or loved ones a homemade Rice Krispie treat shaped as a giant Hershey’s Kiss is a great way to show how much they mean to you.
Sammi Tester, Editor of Student Opinion
February 13, 2015
A sheet listing the types of viruses that can be prevented by a vaccine. This contains potentially life saving information and can be found in the Health Office.

Vexing Vaccines

With the recent outbreak of measles, it’s time to remember and decide whether or not you got your vaccine.
Sammi Tester, Editor of Student Opinion
February 11, 2015

JV Girls’ Handles Homecoming Loss Honorably

Horizon Honors JV Girls' Basketball had their homecoming game on Jan. 23 against Chino Valley.
Sammi Tester, Editor of Student Opinion
January 24, 2015
hair comb

Hair Flair

Whether you wear it every day or to something more formal, a personalized hair comb is a great way to express your individuality and add extra flair to your outfit.
Sammi Tester, Editor of Student Opinion
January 22, 2015
spirit week

Sneak Peek To Spirit Week

Horizon Honors is having a spirit week the week of 19 Jan. to get ready for the Homecoming games and dance.
Sammi Tester, Editor of Student Opinion
January 19, 2015
2014 Movie Madness

2014 Movie Madness

2014 seemed like a promising year for movies, but the result just wasn’t what was promised. Here are five of my favorite movies from 2014.
Sammi Tester, Editor of Student Opinion
January 9, 2015
Salvation Army

Do A Deed And Donate

In the season of giving, consider giving to your community.
Sammi Tester, Editor of Student Opinion
December 17, 2014
The Outsiders

Inside “The Outsiders”

“The Outsiders” by S.E. Hinton explores the trepidation a group of teenage greasers faces in day-to-day life.
Sammi Tester, Editor of Student Opinion
December 17, 2014

‘Tis the Season

Many holidays make their appearance in December, but most are obscured by Christmas’ shadow.
Sammi Tester, Editor of Student Opinion
December 9, 2014
Black Friday

Discount Day

Black Friday is always the day after Thanksgiving. This year, it landed on Nov. 28.
Sammi Tester, Editor of Student Opinion
December 5, 2014

Death with Dignity

Brittany Maynard’s physician-assisted suicide on Nov. 1 has sparked controversy in the government as well as homes across the country.
Sammi Tester, Editor of Student Opinion
November 23, 2014
be an engineer

Engineering: A Curious Career

An engineer is much more than a train conductor or an auto-part store technician and beanengineer.com shows us just that.
Sammi Tester, Editor of Student Opinion
November 16, 2014
The opposing team Yuma Catholic (in pink) and Horizon Eagles in blue 
set up for the last home game. The final set ended  25-23, way to go Eagles!

Varsity Volleyball Celebrates Seniors

Horizon Honors’ Varsity team wins playing against Yuma Catholic on Thursday Oct. 30 at home.
Sammi Tester, Editor of Student Opinion
November 4, 2014
Many of America's packages bear the smile of Amazon, but could too many?

The Power of Prime

Number one online retailer, Amazon.com, is turning browsing stores for something new to browsing sites for something new.
Sammi Tester, Editor of Student Opinion
October 27, 2014
Royal Gorge Bridge

Captivating Colorado

Colorado is known for its picturesque mountains and tourist attractions. The Royal Gorge, Manitou Cliff Dwellings, and Garden of the Gods are three enticing options.
Sammi Tester, Editor of Student Opinion
October 17, 2014

Middle School Volleyball A Team Wins

Horizon Honors’ Middle School A Team won against Rancho Solano on Sept. 25 at home.
Sammi Tester, Editor of Student Opinion
September 28, 2014
 Kira Kazantsev, represented New York. Her career ambition is to pursue a career in International Diplomacy. Kazantsev's scholastic ambition is to obtain a Juris Doctorate and Master's degree in Business Administration.

Miss America: Demeaning or Demanding?

The near-flawless women in pageants are setting expectations for the rest of all girl-kind to meet, but are they the right kind of conjecture?
Sammi Tester, Editor of Student Opinion
September 21, 2014
Daisy

Old Students, New Staff

Horizon Honors has always been home to exemplary students and staff alike. This year, the staff just so happens to feature two alumni that can say they fill both those shoes.
Sammi Tester, Editor of Student Opinion
September 15, 2014
Emma Martin poses for a picture. Martin is a swing player for the Horizon Honors Volleyball team.

Emma Martin Rocks It On The Court

Emma Martin lives every young athlete's dream as a swing for Horizon Honors' Girls' Volleyball.
Sammi Tester, Editor of Student Opinion
September 14, 2014
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