Horizon High School (Scottsdale, Arizona)

History

In 1978 the Paradise Valley Unified School District commissioned the Architecture Firm of Michael and Kemper Goodwin Ltd. to design the new six-building campus. Construction began the following year and was undertaken by the Del E. Webb Corporation and was nearly completed when the school opened in August 1980. The school's Auditorium was constructed in 1983. Additional new classroom buildings were constructed in 2003 and 2008.

Extracurricular activities

Choir

The Horizon High School Choir has about 400 students in the program. The different choirs include Women's Ensemble, Low Frequency, Show Divas, Towne Criers, Step On Stage, Decibelles, and Ensemble.

Athletics

In February 2003, the men's soccer team won the 5A State Championship.

In May 2019, the men's baseball team won the 5A State Championship.

In October 2021, the women's volleyball team placed second in the Nike Tournament of Champions.

The Horizon football team won the 2021 state championship. The football program has 2 titles 1994, and 2021 with a runner up appearance in 1995.

The Horizon girls' volleyball team won the 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 5A state championships.

The Horizon Spiritline Pom Team won the 2022-2023 state title.

Marching Band

Under the direction of Kyle Hollerbach, the Horizon Pride Regiment has been a member of the AzMBA since 2016.

Notable alumni (alphabetical order)

• Max Adler, actor.
• Jayson Durocher, former MLB player (Milwaukee Brewers).
• Tim Esmay, baseball coach
• Blair Gavin, former MLS Player for Chivas USA, New England Revolution, and Seattle Sounders FC.
• Michael Gavin, former MLS Player for LA Galaxy.
• Tuffy Gosewisch, MLB player (Seattle Mariners).
• Garrett Hedlund, actor, model and singer.
• Tommy Joseph, MLB player (Philadelphia Phillies).
• Sydney Leroux, soccer player and member of the United States women's national soccer team.
• Jeff Lewis, football player for Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers; Northern Arizona University football coach.
• Kellan Lutz, actor.
• Cody McKay, former MLB player (Oakland Athletics, St. Louis Cardinals).
• Grace Park, former professional golfer, six-time LPGA winner.
• Ty Parten, former NFL football player.
• Rob Waldrop, former NFL and CFL football player.
• Jim Walmsley, ultra-marathon runner.
• Spenser Watkins, former MLB player, CPBL player (TSG Hawks)
• Brandon Wood, MLB player (Los Angeles Angels, Pittsburgh Pirates).

References

References

1. "Horizon High School". National Center for Education Statistics.
2. "PV Schools Boundary Maps". Paradise Valley Unified School District.
3. "Home {{!}} Horizon High".
4. "AIA 2012 enrollment figures".
5. "Michael & Kemper Goodwin - Design and the Arts Library Collections {{!}} ASU Library".
6. "Webb Spinner 1979-1983".
7. "1983 Horizon High School Yearbook".
8. "Welcome to the Horizon High School Choir". Horizon High School Choir.
9. (3 December 2025). "AIA Boys Soccer Championships". Arizona Interscholastic Association.
10. "Accomplishments {{!}} Horizon High".
11. (11 December 2021). "Horizon turns back Salpointe Catholic for first 5A football championship in 27 years". The Arizona Republic.
12. Wang, Amy B.. (December 18, 2013). "Former Horizon High choir director up for educator Grammy". [[The Arizona Republic]].
13. "Jayson Durocher Statistics and History". [[Baseball Reference]].
14. "Esmay Eager for Maiden Voyage in Pioneer League".
15. (March 9, 2021). "First Team Video Coach Analyst: Blair Gavin". Columbus Crew.
16. (April 4, 2008). "Gavin Makes MLS Debut with the L.A. Galaxy".
17. Cordova, Randy. (May 20, 2011). "Scottsdale's Garrett Hedlund, 'TRON: Legacy' star honored". The Arizona Republic.
18. Haft, Chris. (June 21, 2012). "Joseph will be catching in Futures Game". MLB.com.
19. Metcalfe, Jeff. (July 29, 2012). "Sydney Leroux plays in U.S. soccer victory over Colombia". The Arizona Republic.
20. Boivin, Paola. (January 12, 2013). "Former NAU quarterback Jeff Lewis earned super status". The Arizona Republic.
21. Omos, Rita. (January 6, 2014). "Kellan Lutz: 10 Things to Know About Miley Cyrus' New Guy". [[International Business Times]].
22. "Cody McKay Statistics and History". Baseball Reference.
23. Levin, Matt. (August 22, 2009). "Park was groomed for greatness in golf". The Arizona Republic.
24. (2024-11-06). "Spenser Watkins Signs With CPBL's TSG Hawks".
25. Spencer, Lyle. (April 20, 2011). "Angels designate Wood for assignment". MLB.com.