The Precedent

Consequences of poor self-image can be damaging

Lindsey Floyd, Opinions Editor March 6, 2014

As society begins to progress, one thing remains archaic: body image. People have always taken absurd measures to fit an expected physical appearance. Bound feet and boned corsets may seem outlandish but...

Early intimate relationships cause negative self image

Sarah Chapple, Staff Writer March 6, 2014

As you walk through the hallways every day, it is probably easy to notice happy couples hand-in-hand. In fact, it is nearly impossible not to notice them. While it can be difficult to see the drawbacks...

Math teacher Linda Moon is the latest in a slew of teachers to come to PHS from Tempe McClintock High School. Many teachers followed principal Dan Serrano when he came to open Perry in 2007.

Perry staff full of those with McClintock ties

Sarah Chapple, Staff Writer March 6, 2014

McClintock High School is not just another school to many people on the Perry campus. Current staff members, including teachers, coaches, administration, and security guards have deep ties to MHS,. According...

Change the trend of Valentine’s Day

Jolene Cooperrider February 10, 2014

The trend for Valentine’s Day consists of brining giant balloons, teddy bears, boxes of chocolates, and going on a movie date followed by dinner. According to Brittany Swakorski , her day is not going...

Standing in front of the famous Rio Statue the Christ the Redeemer , Miley Bashford smiles for all to see. She and her family traveled to Brazil for ten weeks during the regular school session.

Bashford family spends 10 weeks in Brazil

Kevin Chadwick, Writer February 10, 2014

Miley Bashford spent ten weeks on the beautiful beaches of Brazil while the rest of school continued daily routines. Her father suggested Brazil as a vacation spot because he served two years on a mission...

Admin: bullying on the rise

Lindsey Floyd, Opinions Editor December 12, 2013

  The term “bullying” often surfaces in the halls of any given educational area, including primary and secondary schools. While it is a serious offense, there is no clear definition of what constitutes...

Principal wins Best Administrator of the Year Award

Kevin Chadwick, Writer December 12, 2013

Principal Dan Serrano won the award “Administrator of the Year in the Central Region of Arizona for his support of the PHS theater program.” Serrano received this award for his extra support in the...

Bruce Cooper of Channel 12 News, broadcasts PHS football players handing out turkeys at Basha’s Supermarket.
The team partnered with the pom and cheer program to raise money to buy families Thanksgiving turkeys.

Programs find spirit to give

Sarah Chapple and McKinlee Neubauer December 12, 2013

In the service of giving, Perry clubs across campus are sacrificing time, money, and energy to help others during the holiday season. Specific to the sports department, the varsity football team is partnering...

Seniors Brittani Sikorski and Chris Hooks learn that they are the 2013 homecoming king and queen.

Not even a disability slows down 2013 homecoming king

Mckinlee Neubauer, Staff Writer November 12, 2013

Chances are every person on the PHS campus has seen senior Chris Hooks. Chances are most students know Chris Hooks.  Whether from watching him at football games, or seeing him dancing at lunch with StuGo,...

Balentine Poses with his cards after performing magic for students.

Andrew Balentine:The Magnificent Magician

Kevin Chadwick, Writer November 12, 2013

Deceiving the eyes, Andrew Balentine is a student by day but a magician by night. Becoming a big hit at the homecoming carnival, he showed off his eye capturing talent. Luring people to his booth with...

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