Let's Celebrate!
Posted on 06/03/2025
During the Middle School 8th Celebration in May, we recognized some incredible students for their achievements and character!
Kiwanis Above and Beyond Award:
Owen Minium & Ayana Bipin
(Jairon Snow was also a recipient but was unable to attend.)
Perfect Attendance Award:
Myles DeGraff & Marcel DeGraff
(Chase Kos was also a recipient but was unable to attend.)
Character Award:
Eli Geist
Most Spirited Student Award:
Mikaylee Whitlatch
Middle School Athletics Six Award:
Annika Smith
We’re so proud of these students for going above and beyond! Way to represent Horizon Honors!
Congratulations to the Horizon Honors High School Class of 2025 Larry Pieratt Scholarship Recipients:
Sydney Kaman
Mezaan Crosby
Kennah Burdette
Amelia McCrory
Kai Modi
The scholarship winners were honored at this May Horizon Honors School Board meeting and exemplify the values of academic excellence, service, and involvement.
The Larry Pieratt Scholarship, named after the founder and first executive director of Horizon Honors Schools, celebrates students who have (at minimum):
✔️ Maintained a GPA of 3.0
✔️ Completed at least 100 hours of community service
✔️ Participated in a Horizon Honors club, sport, or activity
✔️ Committed to attending a post-secondary institution
✔️ Completed an application/essay questions and were selected by a group of panelists
We are so proud of their achievements and can’t wait to see what’s next for them!
Horizon Honors High School Senior Noah Thompson traveled to Northern Arizona University with Band Teacher Mr. Adam to represent our school at the All-State Honor Music Festival!
Noah performed on oboe in the orchestra alongside the top high school musicians from across Arizona. We’re so proud!
Congratulations to Teacher Judith Hillard, recipient of a 2025 Silver Apple Award from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints!
Ms. Hillard was nominated by student Kennedy Harbertson, and the award honors outstanding teachers from Ahwatukee high schools who make a lasting impact in their classrooms and beyond.
Congratulations to both Horizon Honors Bella Voce and Cantabile Honors Chorale for their outstanding performances at the American Choral Directors Association High School State Choir Festival!
Both choirs earned a Superior rating, showcasing their dedication, talent, and passion for music! We are so proud of our incredible singers and their hard work!
Exciting News from the Middle School State Science Fair! Horizon Honors Middle School had four incredible teams representing our school!
Here are the amazing projects:
McKenna Coburn, Gabby Dupnik, and Marcelina Morcillas – Which type of wood produces the least amount of smoke and pollution?
Cade Steel, Colton Steel, and DJ Sharr – Can base video game physics compare to the real world?
Marcel DeGraff – Can spider webs meet the strength and durability of a typical spider?
Rishabh Ramakrishnan – Can maximizing different metrics of a congressional map create a fairer map?
McKenna Coburn/Gabby Dupnik/Marcelina Morcillas & Rishabh Ramakrishnan all won awards at the Fair! Congratulations!
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The Horizon Honors High School Speech & Debate Team had an incredible showing at the State Tournament!
With outstanding performances across the board, they placed in three categories and brought home SIX medals!
Thanks to the hard work of all our students they secured an impressive 15th place ranking out of 51 schools!
Join us in celebrating all 25 team members for their dedication and success. You make Horizon Honors proud!
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