Parking Lot Underway

Hayley Crosby, Staff Reporter

May 25, 2017

Filed under News

With construction going strong with the new student parking lot, there is with high hopes that it will solve student parking woes next year. This school year was full of issues regarding student parking, whether that be in the Flipside parking lot across the street or students receiving parking tick...

Vaping becoming more popular among teens

Sydney Wolfe and Courtney Page

May 24, 2017

Filed under Features

As vaping becomes the trendiest gateway to nicotine and marijuana products, teenagers have the option to choose flavors and decorate their vape pens to their liking. However, many are not aware of the physical consequences that result from it. Although cigarette smoking among teens is at an all-time...

Behind graduation

May 24, 2017

Filed under News

The moment we have all been waiting for is almost here. Graduation has finally come within our grasps. While graduation is an exciting time for the seniors that are about to move on in life, such a ceremony requires an extreme amount of preparation and work. According to Principal Dan Serrano, the...

New generation of StuGo sets stage for 2017-2018 year

Ian Graham, Reporter

May 23, 2017

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As annual debates over graduation, senior pranks, and class t-shirts are revived, the reality of a new generation coming into the school is often forgotten until summer break subsides and July arrives. However, just as these seniors did throughout their time at the school, incoming students must take ov...

Serrano Press Conference – 1/24

Valerie Burgess, Staff Reporter

January 24, 2017

Filed under Audio, Multimedia

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Basketball uses age, talent to make strides

Lauren Fountain, Staff Reporter

December 12, 2016

Filed under Sports

Roughly a month into the season, the basketball team has made strides towards success, but perhaps has not yet tapped the potential the players and coaches know is there. With a team as diverse in age as this one, the Pumas have to opportunity to use their combined skills — and championship-win...

Fight song or fail song

Kade Whatcott, Staff reporter

November 22, 2016

Filed under Opinions

Every football game, every pep rally, through the halls and ringing through campus the Fight song can be heard by everyone. With the tune of “Glory, Glory Hallelujah,” chosen by principal Dan Serrano, and the words written by retired teacher Jim Fountain the fight song was born. Serving as a c...

Introduction of new coach means changes for Puma basketball

Lauren Fountain, Staff Reporter

November 15, 2016

Filed under Sports

Perry’s basketball team has always been a silent contender in its Division I rankings, but with a new head coach from powerhouse Corona del Sol, the Pumas could finally establish themselves among the better 6A teams. Coach Sam Duane Jr. boasted a 127-7 record and 70 consecutive wins during his ...

New Puma Bus: Driving Pumas to new places

Katie Duford, Staff Reporter

September 26, 2016

Filed under News

A new Puma bus has driven onto campus, crucial in carrying teams, clubs, and classes to destinations new and old. “We picked [the new Puma Bus] up [Sept. 8],” principal Dan Serrano said. The women’s golf team and the self-contained class have been using the bus for the past three weeks for matches, ...

Wallethub survey declares Arizona fourth worst education system

Caden Johnson, Staff Reporter

September 26, 2016

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https://wallethub.com/edu/states-with-the-best-schools/5335/ While Arizona is well known for the Grand Canyon and gorgeous sunsets, the state has recently adopted something else to be known for: having one of the worst education systems in the United States. In the 2016 Wallethub report on the...