Austin Mahone’s possible rise to fame
After listening to Austin Mahone’s song “You Say You’re Just a Friend,” a lot of questions arose. For example, “Is this Justin Bieber?” or, another “Flo Rida still exists?” While these were all… Read More
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End of year brings new beginnings
The last semester of school represents a bittersweet union of beginnings and ends for the majority of the school, as spring starts and the graduating class prepares for their last few weeks of… Read More
Campus Beautification sweeps away community expectations
Coming back from the weekend, Sunrise Mountain students were greeted with a revitalized campus, thanks to the Science Club’s efforts in a project dubbed “Campus Beautification.” On March 2, about 25 students woke… Read More
Prestigious art show welcomes Sunrise students
Sunrise Mountain High School is renowned by many as a school ranging across vast measures of talent. From the orchestra students to the overreaching amount of Mustang jocks, SMHS has its fair share… Read More
Sunrise Mountain prepares for AIMS testing
With a diverse reputation preceding them and years of experience under every student’s belt from countless practice tests in elementary school, the AIMS tests are returning once again to Sunrise Mountain High School… Read More
Talent show introduces fresh acts
For most, the annual talent show represents the spirit of individuality that students at SMHS possess and on Thursday, Jan. 31, a select few had the chance to showcase their abilities to a… Read More
President Obama’s second term begins, effects students
In a quiet ceremony on Jan. 20, President Barack Obama was sworn into office for his second term with only his family and Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr., who administered the oath,… Read More
Politicians jump the gun on new regulations
On Dec. 14, 2012, a bloodied six-year-old girl was the first to escape from her elementary school after hiding under the bodies of her classmates while a gunman shot and killed her teacher… Read More
Win free tickets to “acca-awesome” Pentatonix concert
They have been described as a viral hit and an a cappella phenomenon across websites such as Youtube and Reddit, steadily rising in popularity since winning the third season of NBC’s The Sing… Read More
PHOTOS: Varsity football brings home first victory, defeats Greenway
On Aug. 24 the varsity football team played their first game of the season. They finished off the game against Greenway with a win of 38-35.
PHOTOS: Sunrise pumps up spirit for football game
On Aug. 31 before second hour the marching band, football team, cheerleaders and student council stormed the halls to pep up students for the game against Verrado.
Football season stampedes into action
Sunrise Mountain JV and Varsity Football teams kicked off with the beginning of the 2012-2013 season with a scrimmage against Central, Tempe, and Thunderbird high schools at Central High School on Aug. 15.
Graduation of smaller proportions celebrates COOP
With the end of the year fast approaching, graduation is on the minds of many at Sunrise Mountain. However, for some that may not mean a valedictorian speech and caps and gowns. Instead,… Read More
Band, Orchestra, Choir: oh my!
In the week of March 12-16, band, orchestra and choir all performed live in the Sunrise Mountain auditorium.
Spice up old traditions
Bunnies, mysterious goodie baskets and chocolate covered anything. No, I’m not talking about Hugh Hefner’s average Tuesday, but instead Easter Sunday. The epitome of all family fun holidays, where it’s okay to be… Read More
Unknown holidays need love too
The word ‘holiday’ is defined as a period of exemption or relief, which surely most would agree with. Thanksgiving is a time for stretchy pants and football, Christmas consists of awkward grandma kisses… Read More
Happy ‘Hunger Games’
The Hunger Games debuted this Friday, March 22 to a record breaking $155 million dollars, becoming the third best movie opening in history. Even before this long-awaited thriller hit the theaters, it was… Read More
The show must go on: State Fair prepares for opening night
Students participating in the Sunrise Mountain spring musical State Fair have only one week to rehearse until opening night. Rehearsals are scheduled Tuesdays through Thursdays every week, beginning at 2:45 p.m. after school… Read More
Sunrise students talk about Grammy Awards
Adele with her bevy of awards at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on Sunday, February 12, 2012. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times/MCT) The 54th annual… Read More
Presidential candidates, campaigns of 2012 similar to Sunrise
Throughout the country the 2012 presidential elections has begun, as the candidates’ campaign their way toward winning the primary elections. In order to warrant a full profile, a candidate must have raised $250,000… Read More
Mustang basketball stomps Liberty rivals
Wednesday, Feb. 1, was a record-setting day for Sunrise Mountain basketball, as they went head-to-head with their closest rivals, the Liberty Lions. The lady Mustangs took the court at 5 p.m. and throughout the… Read More
