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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

Has teaching 9/11 become obsolete?

Isabel Behrendt, Opinions Editor September 26, 2019

With the anniversary of 9/11 having come and gone within the past 18 years, each graduating class moves on with their life, and students have become more dissociated and less connected with the tragedy,...

John Prothro: story teller

Madilyn McFarland, Staff Reporter February 6, 2017

Proper, hard-working, inspiring are only a few words used to describe history teacher, John Prothro. He has taught now for 32 years and has yet to lose any passion for the work he does, calling all his...

(From left) Sophomore Connor Boyd, junior Kenny Fultz and senior Sean McMurphy celebrate during the 63-60 overtime quarterfinal win over Hamilton last week. The Pumas earned the right to play in tonight's 6A semifinal at HHS against No. 2 Chandler.

FINAL 4: No. 3 Pumas look to upend No. 2 Chandler in semifinal rematch

Staff Reports November 18, 2016

We’ve never seen this before. In Perry’s tenth year, the school has seen its share of football playoff games, but nothing like what we’re witnessing in 2016, and the laundry list of program-firsts...

Voting trends in the new age: does political individuality exist?

Voting trends in the new age: does political individuality exist?

Karson Hentges, Staff Reporter April 20, 2016

It’s 2016, and as the United States faces the upcoming election of a new president, every vote counts, even before the actual election period begins. What that means for the front running candidates...

Cover art for Instant Hobo's album

Feula masters school of rock

Nikki Soto, Staff reporter February 2, 2016

Within the walls of his classroom, history teacher John Feula appears entirely in his element. His walls boast pictures of historical figures like George Washington, and the board is coated in valuable...

John Prothro narrating for documentary 'The History of Chandler Schools.'

History teacher narrates Emmy winning documentary

Kylie Vacala and Cassie Nielsen November 6, 2015

Principal Dan Serrano calls him the “voice of Perry.” His colleagues call him inspirational; his students call him their favorite. History teacher John Prothro loves his job. He teaches history...

Lockridge teaches US history.

Lockridge says farewell to Perry

Sarah Campbell, Staff Reporter September 4, 2015

Friday, Sept. 4 will be a somber day as respected history teacher Brittney Lockridge spends her last day on campus. After nearly three years of educating students at Perry, she will be relocating. Her...

Unbroken: movie review

Michelle Bolden, Staff Reporter January 20, 2015

An ominous melody plays and the words “Unbroken” followed by “a true story” appear on the black screen. These words are followed by a transition to a pan of a pale blue sky filled with clouds,...

We the People challenges students at competition

We the People challenges students at competition

Valerie Burgess, Staff Reporter December 11, 2014

In the midst of college applications and preparing for graduation, hundreds of high school seniors have hurried to get their final history credit. It is easy to get lost in the daily monotony of high...

AM/AZ history teacher Jeff Gurecki watches his junior students while they work.

History teacher beats Iron Man triathlon

Angielee Niblett, Staff Reporter December 11, 2014

Just over 13 hours of fierce activity, including running, biking, and swimming, is more than overwhelming to anyone attempting it. Such a challenge proved to be no big deal to American/Arizona history...

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