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The 8th annual Student Showcase held in the PHS auditorium. May 12, 2016.

Four years of fine arts

Molly Ogden, Staff Reporter May 18, 2016

We dedicate this section to students who have spent the last 4 years immersed in the Fine Arts program of Perry High School. Arts/Sculpture Everyone has seen the beautiful art and sculpture displays...

Perry produced several Allstate qualifiers across the fine arts department: choir, band, orchestra

Molly Ogden, Staff Reporter April 20, 2016

The best of the best. The elite. Numero Uno. All of these describe those musicians who are able to participate in the Allstate performance for choir, orchestra, and band. And Perry is no stranger...

Choir concert spreads holiday cheer

Choir concert spreads holiday cheer

Nikki Soto, Staff reporter December 14, 2015

Rows of students in black, a soft light illuminating the stage. Everyone is quiet, a hushed silence filling the auditorium. The students take a breath, and suddenly the silence breaks. The room is filled...

Mr. Staley teaches music theory to Jazz students.

The Voices behind the Music; Jazz Choir performers

Kylie Vacala, Staff Reporter September 4, 2015

Seven girls, one guy, and an array of music come together to form the Jazz Choir. These eight individuals are a hidden gem within the Fine Arts Department, because of the immense talent each one of them...

Perry Pipes has perfect pitch, bigger heart

Savannah Ostler, Staff Reporter September 1, 2015

Like Glee, Pitch Perfect, and the Sing Off, Perry Pipes is emerging as an up-and-coming A Cappella organization. However, this club got its start differently than one would expect. Senior club president...

Mr. Staleys concert choir class listens to a lecture from him during 3rd hour on August 18th, 2015. Photo by: Lauren Haught

Key Change

Kylie Vacala, Staff Reporter August 25, 2015

With founding choir director Joe Little’s retirement last year, change was bound to come.  After nine years, Perry was left to find a well qualified teacher to fill the position. Little’s legacy will...

Mr. Little has taught at Perry since the school opened. He will be severely missed my the students and staff at Perry.

Choir teacher, Little, has touched thousands of lives throughout his career

Molly Ogden, Staff Reporter May 20, 2015

Teachers have a special way of touching the lives of their students. But very few have the opportunity to truly connect with their students and form lasting relationships. Among these few teachers is the...

Perry choirs excel at Heritage Festival

Perry choirs excel at Heritage Festival

Molly Ogden, Staff Reporter May 20, 2015

Recently, Perry Choirs had the opportunity to participate in the Heritage Festival in Anaheim, California from April 30 to May 3. The Heritage Festival is a unique opportunity for choir and orchestra students...

Band, choir, and orchestra students participate in Southwest Regionals

Band, choir, and orchestra students participate in Southwest Regionals

Rebecca Hoffmann and Sarah Chapple March 3, 2015

As the applause of introduction dies down, 100 choir students from a pool of 34 schools line the walkways in the McClintock High School auditorium on Saturday Feb 21, waiting for their cue to begin the...

Choir concert prepares their next song at their first concert on September 19.

2014 choir: ‘Songs of the World’ loud and proud

Molly Ogden, Staff Reporter September 25, 2014

Most students come to school knowing that a day of textbooks, teachers, and tests awaits them. But those in Perry choirs have something more exciting to look forward to in their day. Choir students have...

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