The Precedent

Speech and Debate gains first major win ever

Valerie Burgess, A&E Assistant Editor December 11, 2015

With the riveting anticipation for crafting an argument or participating in speech events, many feel an adrenaline rush with every word. From Nov. 20 to Nov. 21, 38 schools from across the state attended...

Civics test: Arizona graduation requirement

Michelle Bolden, Staff Reporter December 10, 2015

How many U.S. senators are there? In what month do we vote for the president? These are some of the many questions that students will need to know the answer to in order to graduate. Governor Doug Ducey...

Sculpture gives with Giving Trees

Sculpture gives with “Giving Trees”

Emily Narducci and Karson Hentges December 1, 2015

Perry’s Sculpture I classes kicked off their first annual “Giving Trees” event. Throughout the spirit week, students can receive gifts from “hands” of the trees created by sculpture students...

Graphic showing the top online retailers on Black Friday

Holiday Season Brings jobs

Ernesto Chacon, Staff Reporter November 30, 2015

It is holiday season; people spend time with their family, enjoy many seasonal foods, and stores stay open later to offer many deals on products. According to a New York Times article, last year consumers...

Perry’s “Go Green Week” changes the way students think

Karson Hentges, Emily Narducci, Staff Reporter November 25, 2015

With a world fueled by gasoline and polluted by the very people that built it up, the Earth is a precious, yet very vulnerable place. The privilege of living on this mecca of opportunities may be something...

Chandler voters approve $196 million bond

Caden Johnson, Staff Reporter November 17, 2015

The Chandler Unified School District Bond election was passed on Nov. 3 this year in order to pay for various necessary services for schools. This year, CUSD has 43,000 students to provide funds for, and...

Watergate ATPM

November 17, 2015

Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward, two young members of the Washington Post’s staff around 1972, unveiled the story of the Watergate Scandal after intense investigation and research of the sensitive topic. The...

KTAR recognizes STEM program, Avery Scholz and Joe Greene

Caden Johnson, Staff Reporter November 17, 2015

Senior Averie Scholz and Assistant Principal Joe Greene were recently featured on KTAR radio for the success of Perry’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) program. STEM has been a successful...

Crossroads between creativity and practicality

Valerie Burgess, A&E Assistant Editor November 9, 2015

Through the Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) program, one has the opportunity to explore many aspects of the scientific field. Rigorous math and science classes can expand student knowledge...

Justin Hooks and Lexi Garrabrant participate in an algae lab overlooked by Theresa Fukuda, Marine Science Instructor.

Catalina Island is paradise for learning

Sarah Lankford, News Editor November 9, 2015

While sitting in a classroom, confined to a desk, and listening to a long lecture, students’ minds slowly lose concentration and resort to entertaining themselves with their own thoughts. This, however,...

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