Underclassman Goes To Prom
On April 13, the junior and senior prom took place at the Marriott Renaissance Hotel. Junior Justice Walton asked freshman Filiz Shen to the prom. “We went to a mountain where we first… Read More
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Students adjust to teacher turmoil
This school year, Sunrise Mountain has suffered unfortunate losses of teachers and staff. Whether these losses are because of budget cuts, district policies or personal reasons, they all are equally saddening for the… Read More
New feeder school enters district
In 2014, the Peoria Unified School District will welcome a new feeder school. This new elementary school will provide several students in the district with an interesting experience. Richard Clutter of the district… Read More
Coach Gale hopes to lead volleyball to successful season
Coming off of a disappointing four win season last year, there is renewed optimism and reason for hope within the boys’ volleyball program coming into the 12-13 season. An infusion of veteran leadership… Read More
Students working in the cafeteria
At Sunrise Mountain there are a handful of students who are working in the cafeteria, from passing out food to other students, to cleaning tables. Freshman Neshe Shen is one of these students… Read More
Panic attack victims speak out
The world is closing in, your heart starts beating rapidly, you feel like you cannot breathe and a profound sense of panic over comes you. This is a panic attack, a feeling when… Read More
Senior Darian Comsa gets jazzed up for music
Orange juice and a banana. The breakfast of musical champions. The breakfast of people like senior Darian Comsa who has music in his blood. “My mom and my dad were both musical and… Read More
New clubs pull a disappearing act
At Sunrise Mountain there are a variety of clubs on campus to participate in. There is DECA , Drama Club, CCC (Christian Club on Campus), Fashion Club and the Sista Friends. There are… Read More
Read-In postponed
The Sunrise Mountain Read-In is an event that the book lovers of this school look forward to. Hosted by Librarian Roxie Blackson and English teacher Leslie Hunter, the event is basically one massive… Read More
It is the end of the semester as we know it
Whether you are a tall, cool and collected freshman or a neurotic, hyperventilating senior, the “what ifs?” and why nots?” cripple the already jam-packed schedule. Here lies three things you wish you knew… Read More
A Scotty McCreery Christmas is a must
The familiar soulful croons of Scott McCreery have streamed across America’s airwaves since 2011 after winning American Idol. With the release of “Christmas with Scotty McCreery” in Oct., McCreery does not disappoint his… Read More
Les Miserables cast list releases, preparations begin
The sun set on the fifth day of December. And as callbacks drew to a close, Senior Sean Kocmoud knew little of what the future could hold. “I was extremely anxious and… Read More
Orchestra entertains with concert
Sunrise Mountain orchestra held a concert at 6:30 on Tues., Dec. 11. Jacob Boyd and his orchestra class worked hard to entertain their fairly large audience. Junior Emily Yates plays the cello and… Read More
Mustangs celebrate Holiday Spirit day
On Friday, Dec. 14, Mustangs flaunted their Christmas spirit with their best Santa hats and elf gear, rather than their usual attire. It was Holiday Spirit Day and tons of Sunrise Mountain High… Read More
Safety comes first in school parking lot
A parking lot can bring many dangers to anyone. Without following simple rules, lives can be taken and injuries can occur. Accidents happen and to make sure that you do not get hurt,… Read More
Animal abuse accusations on ‘The Hobbit’ raise concerns
During the process of making the movie, “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” there were 27 deaths of animals. There is no specific reason or reasons why these animals suddenly died, but PETA, People… Read More
Tune in to Stampede Live on School Tube
Almost everyone knows about the popular website YouTube and their wide stream of diverse types of videos available to watch on its site. However, there is a website made just for school videos… Read More
Best Buddies is ready to groove at Buddy Prom
The Sunrise Mountain chapter for Best Buddies will attend the second annual Buddy Prom on Dec. 8 at the Renaissance Hotel. The Best Buddies organization focuses on one-on-one friendships with students with intellectual… Read More
Marching band gives last performance after season of accomplishments
On Dec. 12, at 6:30 p.m. in the football stadium, the Pride of Sunrise will be giving their last performance for this year. The show, “Pass in Review,” will include all their songs… Read More
Verizon rated top phone carrier
Phone company Verizon Wireless was just voted to be the top cell phone carrier in the nation, according to a large survey for consumers. Its 4G LTE network was rated as the favorite… Read More
Winter sports hold high expectations
The Sunrise Mountain girls’ varsity basketball squad has goals that they aspire to achieve throughout their season. Some of these goals are playing hard, giving it their all, improving their skills, maintaining… Read More
Future Mustangs gather on campus
On Thursday, Nov. 29, eighth graders from Apache Elementary, Coyote Hills Elementary and Frontier Elementary gathered on the Mustang campus to learn more about electives. From fashion design and merchandising to ceramics, all… Read More
