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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...

Senior Victoria Bull (left) and junior Hannah Butcher practice harp during their first hour chamber orchestra class. Bull and Butcher began playing harp when they both were nine, and joined orchestra when they were freshmen.

Harp players add unique dynamic range to orchestra

Molly Ogden, Staff Reporter March 1, 2016

Taking a stroll down the D building hallway is an experience unlike anything else on campus. Music oozes out of practice rooms and classrooms and constantly permeates the air. Many students are involved...

Shin observes the view from his grandparents house in South Korea. Shin has been in Korea since the beginning of fall break, and was unable to return home due to problems with his travel documents. He is expected to return home at the start of the second semester.

Stranded in a South Korea

Molly Ogden, Staff Reporter November 6, 2015

Three months of no responsibilities would seem like three months of heaven on earth to most people. For junior Daniel Shin, the next few months looks more like a three month sentence than a three month...

Dr. Alex Zheng conducts the 1st hour chamber orchestra class. Perry orchestras continue to prepare for various competitions and performances.

Perry orchestras look to the future with confidence

Molly Ogden, Staff Reporter September 5, 2015

Talent, determination, and professionalism: three words that essentially sum up the Perry Arts Department, and more specifically, the orchestra program led by Dr. Alex Zheng. The orchestra program focuses...

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...

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