The student voice of Perry High School

The Precedent
The student voice of Perry High School

The Precedent
The student voice of Perry High School

The Precedent
Anna Myers

Anna Myers, Managing Editor

Anna Myers is a senior at Perry High School, and is excited to be the 2020-21 Managing Editor for The Precedent. Out of the newsroom, Anna enjoys participating as a partner on Perry’s Unified team and drinking incredible amounts of coffee.

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Editor in Chief, Nadine Loureiro and Managing Editor, Anna Myers reflect on their four years at Perry High School. They reminisce on bat infestations, protests, and the pandemic.

After four years filled with memories, graduation is finally here

Nadine Loureiro and Anna Myers
May 14, 2021
Seniors Arthur Smith, Carter Richey, Broc Williams, and Justin Still pose with coaches on senior night. All four have committed to play baseball in college.

Baseball’s 11-1 win wraps up normal season, leads team into playoffs

Anna Myers, Managing Editor
May 6, 2021
Security cameras caught ten students breaking into campus and vandalizing the new track and baseball fields on Apr. 10. Vandalism to the campus is common during the end of fourth quarter when senior pranks are being planned and carried out.

Vandalism to baseball fields, new track prefaces senior prank season

Nadine Loureiro and Anna Myers
April 22, 2021
After Dr. Camille Casteel announced her retirement at the end of December, the board stated that they would elect an interim superintendent to fulfill the empty position for one year. They followed up this decision with the announcement that Frank Narducci would be filling the role.

Narducci selected to be interim CUSD superintendent

Anna Myers, Managing Editor
April 22, 2021
The Men's final four has come down to Houston, Baylor, Gonzaga and UCLA. The championship will be played on April 5th at 6:00 pm.

[Photo] March Madness brings to light gender inequalities

Kyler Allred, Staff Reporter
April 1, 2021
Dr. Camille Casteel reads Superintendent comments at the March 24 board meeting. Casteel announced her retirement in December of last year, after serving the district for over fifty years.

Confidential CUSD board meeting begins process of nominating new superintendent

Anna Myers, Managing Editor
April 1, 2021
As spring progresses, college results have come out in waves, ranging from the beginning of March to the beginning of April. Most likely due to the removal of standardized tests, there has been a large increase in college applications, which in turn made getting in much harder than before.

[Photo] With removal of standardized test requirements, college application rates increase

Nadine Loureiro, Editor-in-Chief
April 1, 2021
Disney+ has a large array of Black History movies. Black Panther is a high action movie that will set a great tone to any movie marathon.

[Photo] Disney+ creates category for Black History Month

Kyler Allred, Staff Reporter
February 26, 2021
There are many celebrated black artists who have hit the top charts in music. Some of these artists include: the Weeknd, Lil Uzi Vert, and Chloe x Halle.

[Photo] Popular albums still remain on top in 2021

Sophia Hawkins, Staff Reporter
February 26, 2021
Salad And Go offers more than just salad. The “drive through revolution” offers delicious breakfast burritos and amazing coffee from a local brand.

Salad And Go: “drive through revolution” perfect for stress free brunch

Anna Myers, Managing Editor
February 26, 2021
The Valentine's Day aesthetic is full of many sweet treats, red-hue colors, and beautiful and sentimental gifts.

[Photo] The Valentine’s Day aesthetic is above all the rest

Logan Cogley, Staff Reporter
February 12, 2021
The stock market can be a goldmine or financial ruin for those willing to invest into it. Dave Ramsey of The Ramsey Show advises not to "put all your eggs in one basket.

[Photo] The tidal wave of the economic world

Braden Toth, Staff Writer
February 11, 2021
Rom-coms fit in perfectly with the theme of Valentine's Day. The staff of the Precedent, torn over which to choose, picked five of each category to share with readers.

[Photo] Rom-coms: masterpieces or waste of time?

February 11, 2021
CFO Lana Berry outlines the district's budget in response to COVID-19. The district has spent 18.5 million dollars on mitigation.

Covering the cost of COVID-19

Anna Myers, Managing Editor
February 11, 2021
Graph showing COVID-19 trends in Arizona. The low point was during the stay at home order in Spring of 2020, and the high point was December of 2020.

Governing board sends students back in-person, community split over issue

Anna Myers, Managing Editor
January 14, 2021
Governing Board President Barb Mozden voting at the Dec 9 meeting. Mozden was reelected to the board this election cycle.

Governing board makes controversial decision in wake of election

Anna Myers, Managing Editor
December 16, 2020
Neighborhood Christmas lights

[Photo] Christmas destinations flourish amidst COVID regulations

December 16, 2020
With Black Friday right around the corner, many stores are holding month-long sales and deals to celebrate the event during COVID-19.

[Photo] Black Friday fall fashion deals

Logan Cogley, Staff Reporter
November 20, 2020
Turkey has been a Thanksgiving staple since the original feast in 1621. Fry's food has had turkey in their markets since the end of October.

Thanksgiving food celebrates American values, will never be “overrated”

Anna Myers, Managing Editor
November 19, 2020
Students and staff both expressed their frustration with the learning expectations that have changed in the post-quarantine classroom. Most teachers rely on the COW laptops for instruction.

Beds to desks

Anna Myers, Managing Editor
October 29, 2020
New arrows will serve as directive markers for students during the busy passing periods. This, and other preventative measures, have been instated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Administration rolls out back to school protocol

Anna Myers, Managing Editor
October 1, 2020
The Las Vegas Basic came out on top over Santan Valley Poston Butte on Saturday, Sep 19. The JM23 tournament honored Perry baseball alumni Jacob Medina.

JM23 baseball tournament serves as touching tribute to Jacob Medina

Anna Myers, Managing Editor
September 29, 2020
Board members Lindsay Love and Laura Bruner meet with club members to discuss the Period Project. The project began in 2019 in response to the lack of female hygiene products in the girls' bathrooms on campus.

SUMM continues to speak out

Anna Myers, Managing Editor
September 21, 2020

CUSD explores options for 2020-2021 school year

Anna Myers and Roman Valenzuela
May 18, 2020
The photo, featuring junior Ellie Butler, chosen to be featured on the cover of Gilbert Lifestyle Magazine. The photo was taken by AP Photography student, Jadyn Clement.

Cover of community magazine features Perry student’s work

Anna Myers, Features Editor
May 10, 2020
Seniors gather at the class of 2017 graduation. In the past, graduation was held at Perry's football stadium, but the ceremony has since been moved to ASU. This year, seniors ponder how graduation will be held in the midst of social distancing.

Seniors want fourth quarter events, district says no plans have been made

Anna Myers, Features Editor
May 3, 2020
Self contained teacher Alexis Myers created a YouTube video for her students demonstrating methods to do laundry. The video was apart of the Unique Learning Systems curriculum. "U.L.S. focuses on functional academics that includes daily living skills," according to Myers.

Special education teachers adapt to online schooling

Anna Myers, Features Editor
April 12, 2020
Members of the Puma Pals club attend a virtual meeting using the video call software Zoom

Classroom turns virtual

Anna Myers, Features Editor
April 4, 2020
Public outcry continues at district office

Public outcry continues at district office

Anna Myers, Features Editor
February 6, 2020
Corwin Deep Equity is being utilized in school districts throughout the states highlighted in purple. The program was implemented in Chandler Unified up until the district's recent decision to phase it out.

End of controversial Deep Equity and YES programs in CUSD

Anna Myers, Features Editor
January 16, 2020
A huge crowd gathers at the December CUSD board meeting. The citizen comments section lasted an hour and a half, and every speaker made comments about Deep Equity.

Speaking up about Deep Equity

Anna Myers, Features Editor
December 13, 2019
Y.E.S. program members Ashley Johnston, Patricia Yango, and Sareya Taylor. Y.E.S., which stands for Youth Equity Stewardship, is now present at all six Chandler high schools and at the Perry fall staff meeting in October, Y.E.S. sponsored and hosted a student panel for the faculty.

Students, staff, community deeply torn on ‘Equity’ training

Anna Myers, Features Editor
November 18, 2019

Perry teachers sound off on Deep Equity policy

Anna Myers, Features Editor
November 18, 2019

Q&A with CUSD director of equity, Dr. Adama Sallu

Anna Myers, Features Editor
November 15, 2019
Senior Sareya Taylor speaks on the student panel sponsored by the YES program for Perry faculty members at the October staff meeting. It was an opportunity for teachers to ask questions about equity in the classroom and get students’ responses.

Equity program’s aim is that “every student can be successful,” and is not political, district says

Anna Myers, Features Editor
November 15, 2019

Perry’s best: athletics

Abby Knoblock, Kenna Cassey, Anna Myers, Grant Sands, Devin Jernigan, Tyler McCracken, Holly Olszak, Leilanie Rios, Makayla Gee, Aubree Flores, and Macie Miller
May 21, 2019

Point counterpoint: removal of valedictorian will benefit all

Anna Myers, Staff Reporter
May 21, 2019
The project is expected to be finished by July 13th.

Construction on campus comes full circle

Anna Myers, Staff Reporter
May 16, 2019
Kenna Cassey is just one of many students who uses their phone in class.

Are our phones invading our lives?

Anna Myers, Staff reporter
April 17, 2019

Couples on campus

Anna Myers, Staff Reporter
February 4, 2019

Girls’ basketball: A defensive force to be reckoned with

Anna Myers, Staff Reporter
February 4, 2019
A single's guide to Valentine's Day

A single’s guide to Valentine’s Day

Anna Myers, Staff Reporter
February 4, 2019
A graphic detailing the amount of holiday diversity on campus after a recent press poll.

Holiday diversity on campus

Anna Myers and Nadine Loureiro
December 18, 2018
Sophomore point guard, Grace Oken, battles for a loose ball against Basha on November 29th. Oken tracked the ball down and the Pumas toppled the Bears, 68-31. Part of the Pumas success this season has been the way they have prepared in the weight room in the off-season; as of press time, PHS was 6-0

Girls basketball after the state title

Anna Myers, Staff Reporter
December 12, 2018

Point/counterpoint: Hallmark movies

Anna Myers and Nadine Loureiro
December 12, 2018

State final 2018-2019 results

Nadine Loureiro and Anna Myers
December 3, 2018

Cooper Harris: vital asset to football team

Anna Myers, Staff Reporter
November 28, 2018

Girls basketball: a preview

Anna Myers, Staff reporter
November 15, 2018
One pod of e-liquid has the same amount of addictive chemicals as 20 cigarettes.

“Society’s new cigarette” has skyrocketed in popularity on campuses across America

Anna Myers, Staff reporter
November 15, 2018

Inclusion is a necessity– not a burden

Anna Myers, Staff Reporter
September 24, 2018
Senior David Salano carries the ball for a touchdown

A golden year for inclusion, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Special Olympics

Anna Myers, Staff Reporter
September 20, 2018
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