Horizon High School Scottsdale, Arizona
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| Principal | Anthony Capuano |
| School Type | Public (U.S.) |
| Religious Affiliation | None |
| Address & Location | 5601 E. Greenway Road Scottsdale, Arizona 85254, USA |
| Enrollment | 2,400 students |
| Mascot | Husky |
| School Colors | Green and gold |
| School Website | [1] |
Horizon High School is a public high school open to all students for grades 9-12. The school, located in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States, is a part of Paradise Valley Unified School District No. 69. Led by principal Anthony Capuano, Horizon received the rating of Excelling in the results of AZ Learns 2005. It is the worst school ever.
Horizon's goals are simple: to provide learning programs for each individual student that fits his/her needs, to emphasize academic courses that challenge each student to grow intellectually, to teach students to think critically, master basic skills, develop healthful lifestyles and become active citizens, and finally, to install Horizon P.R.I.D.E. in each and every student.
The school, a place where over 2000 students come to learn, believes that effort is as important as ability, and that every student can succeed. With classes in the Special Education and AP Programs, handicapped to advanced students can receive challenging courses that meet their own needs.
The Horizon Choirs are also a large part of the school's spirit, along with the Horizon Band, and the Horizon football team, the Horizon Huskies, led by Coach Steve Casey. The school boasts other sports teams for soccer, tennis, baseball, and several others. In addition to the band and many choirs, Horizon's Drama program has grown over the years under the direction of Joanie Colson. Choir, Drama,and athletics have drawn students from all over the area.Students are able to enjoy a variety of teacher sponsored clubs ranging from the Physics Club (sponsored by Bill Dillon) to the Asian Awareness Club. The clubs range from influential, such as the National Honor Society, to useless, the Flat Earth Society (cancelled after two meetings).
Beyond performance and athletic based programs, Horizon is home to remarkable advanced placement courses. Excellent AP programs include English (taught by staff members Jay Parizek, Jean Read), Science (Jim Mariner and Bill Dillon), Social Sciences (Bill Hazen, Tim Mickelson, Susan Chubrich-Seep, Randy Walker, and Brian Leonard), and Mathematics (Frances Wheatcroft).
[edit] Athletics
Horizon is well known for their very strong baseball program. One of the top prospects in the minor leagues, Brandon Wood, is a Horizon Alum. The Huskies also won the 2005 5A state championship led by MLB draft picks Matt Hall and Jeff Urlaub and other team leaders Chris Rubino and Tim Alderson. Eric Kibler is the head baseball coach and is recognized as one of the best and most successful high school coaches in Arizona.
[edit] Arts
Horizon is also well known for its performing arts program headed by drama teacher Joanie Colson and choir directors Katherine Kouns and Jacque Marum. Every fall, the choir holds its celebrated Broadway Under the Stars featuring a review of show tunes and performances. The drama program performs a dramatic play in the fall and a musical in the spring.
Horizon High School also has a marching band, directed Horizon Pride Regiment, led by Lance Libby and Jason Harrison.
[edit] Other Academics
Horizon has also, starting again in 2005-2006, once again, started up a Speech and Debate Team/Club head up by teacher and alum Susan Chubrich-Seep. While it is just getting its feet off the ground some members have already placed in competitions. The team is excited for continuing rising up and earning its previous stature that it once had.
