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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

Homecoming Dance Themes: How They Help Promote Creativity

Jael Ekhaguere, Staff Reporter February 19, 2025

Homecoming themes are traditional across most high schools. They add a feeling of community and togetherness to events that would otherwise be plain. Though some might find them redundant and regard them...

Perry dancers outside of Native Grill to fundraise for the upcoming dance season. Financially the dancers. We’re pleased with the outcome and are ready for the upcoming show season.

Car washing brings funds to dance program

Julia Fountain, Editor-in-Chief February 7, 2025

The dance program recently organized a car wash fundraiser that highlighted the importance of community support for the arts. This event was not just about cleaning cars; it was a necessary initiative...

Senior Eden Smith demonstrates ensemble choreography in "Mamma Mia!" auditions.

Here we go again

Julia Carvalho and Presley Plant September 2, 2022

On July 27 and 28, the Perry Theater Company held auditions for its first ever production of “Mamma Mia!” Set on a small Greek island, the play follows Donna, an inn owner, and her daughter Sophie...

Are back-to-school activities worth it?

Lexi Amaro, News Editor August 12, 2022

Back-to-school activities are supposed to help students make new friends, get to know each other, and become more comfortable with their surroundings. Despite the effort put in by upperclassmen and faculty,...

Dance Festival for Advanced Dancers

Dance Festival for Advanced Dancers

Lexi Amaro, Staffer March 1, 2022

For the first time since covid hit, advanced dancers will be allowed to attend and participate in the Arizona Dance Education Organization’s 36th Annual High School Dance Festival. Held at Shadow Mountain...

Rock of Ages: Rocking and Rolling all Nite

Saydria Ostler, News Editor November 23, 2021

Perry Dance Company performed their Rock of Ages on Nov. 18-19; the concert was a celebration of the classic rock influences. The performance was a connection between rock music and modern dance.  The...

Junior Nicole Baird pointing the Glow Dance poster, telling her friends to come. The dance had a good turnout and danced to trendy and upbeat music to kick off the year.

Students’ perspective change on social events from COVID-19

Presley Plant, Managing Editor August 6, 2021

Unexpectedly the school had announced that there is going to be a school dance on August 6th - a returning to school celebration - to rebound from the lack of school spirit last year. STUGO and their advisor...

Seal of Arts Proficiency makes its way to campus

Sabrina Digne, Sports Editor August 6, 2021

The Fine Arts Seal of Proficiency is an award in the form of a seal that students can be awarded on their diplomas that has only been around for three years. Chandler Unified School District started awarding...

Dance teacher Fara Sadler was presented her plaque after winning Arizona Dance Educator of the Year. Sadler has been teaching dance since she was in college and has been involved with dance since she was in 8th grade.

Dance teacher wins “Arizona Dance Educator of the Year”

Sabrina Digne, Staff Reporter May 14, 2021

For over 20 years, Fara Sadler has been teaching dance to students and enhancing the love each one has for the art. She teaches beginning and intermediate dance as well as choreography/improv and is also...

Private proms outshine school hosted ones

Kyler Allred, Staff Reporter April 22, 2021

Privately hosted proms are exponentially better than those hosted by the school. They are considerably safe due to many precautions taken. With Arizona’s COVID-19 cases on the decline, a question...

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