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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

Perry AFJROTC girls
left to right: Michaela Fleming, Sierra Morgan, Macayla Davis, Lexie Pella, McKenzie Wessing

Women in military lacking in front-line combat roles

Morgan Chung, Staff Reporter February 7, 2017

Women are flocking to the medical and teaching fields in large masses; which is why these fields are mostly known to the public as ‘pink-collar.’ However, when taking a glance at the military in general,...

Senior Jon Allen salutes the American flag just inside John Wrenn Stadium. Students in the ROTC program learn vital lessons for future careers in the military.

Military: differing duties, one main goal

Savannah Ostler, Staff Reporter November 16, 2015

There are five different branches of the military, the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy. They all work together to protect our nation’s safety and freedom, but they do not have the...

Chris Spelts, 2011 Graduate U.S. Marine

Strong military ties show legacy of fearlessness, especially for Pumas

Aja Diffin and Kendall MacGregor November 9, 2015

Walking through the administration building, visitors and students will pass a wall dedicated to former students who have entered the military. A folded flag is proudly displayed next to the portraits...

Source: US Army Cadet Command (www.cadetcommand.army.mil)

Careers in military provide unique options

Sarah Campbell, Staff Reporter November 6, 2015

Becoming a part of the armed forces is a dream of many high schoolers and it requires a great deal of hard work, dedication and discipline. There are several different paths a student pursuing the armed...

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