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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

AP and honors classes may look good on college applications, but they require more homework. For some students, it is not too much to handle, but those classes are not the right fit for everybody.

Which fits? On-level or accelerated courses, learning at your own pace

Saydria Ostler, News Editor March 3, 2022

Every year, students face the decision of whether or not they are going to take honors/AP or on-level classes. Students can earn college credit by taking AP classes in addition to earning the high school...

Black women leading new legacy

Black women leading new legacy

Madeleine Nseir, Editor December 14, 2021

Senior Layna Walker has always felt that she needed to make a bigger impact and statement in her community. That is why she founded the Black Girl Empowerment Club this year.   Walker explained her...

Junior Kalayna Walker leads African American Culture Club after she was elected as the club president. Her goal is to promote equality and provide a safe place for everyone to share their experiences.

Kalayna Walker leads African American Culture Club as she promotes equality

Nate Andrew, Staff Reporter February 25, 2021

Although it is difficult to manage a club and organize events during COVID-19, junior Kalayna Walker, president of the African American Culture Club, is working to unite people with an interest in African...

AP World History teacher, John Prothro. "Given structure, a caring environment and motivation," Prothro says, "all students can succeed.

Online school brings trouble for history teacher

Rachel Smith, Staff Reporter September 21, 2020

One of the many issues facing residents of Perry has been the online trend known as “Zoombombing” or “Zoom raiding.” Here, we will be discussing this phenomenon and one history teacher’s experience...

Senior Amira Johnson. SR

District-wide Deep Equity leads to understanding

Amira Johnson, Staff Reporter November 14, 2019

Diversity is great and embraced in schools, communities, and society.  Diversity is not simply a mix of cultures, but also celebrating every individual who is different, unique and learning to accept...

The academic decathlon team in their second club meeting

New academic decathlon team makes history

Dayton Jones, Sports editor September 26, 2019

The new academic decathlon team, it's going to be there first year here at perry, and there are many hopefuls that great things will be coming from the team.  The club itself was formed by Cole Wilde...

Deep Equity; A Stride Forward for Education

Deep Equity; A Stride Forward for Education

Grant Williams December 16, 2018

As well-intentioned as the educational philosophy of past generations and its admonition to “not see” color or religion or any other descriptor of background may be, this attitude of instruction is...

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...

C.A.R.E. club brings awareness to animal cruelty

Bree Wade and Hayley Young October 25, 2016

Making a difference is as simple as bringing a few people together over mutual passion. One of the newest clubs on campus hopes to use that passion in order to make an impact in the lives of animals. The...

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