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Winter guard attracts new members for 2016-2017

Winter guard attracts new members for 2016-2017

Asher Laufenburger, Assistant Sports Editor December 16, 2016

Winterguard is a “color guard activity performed indoors to recorded music, usually in a gym or arena.” This year open auditions were held, available for anyone to be on the team. The auditions were...

Marching Band continues hard work

Asher Laufenburger, Staff Reporter November 18, 2016

Marching band has been very busy within the past month or so, with both in and out of state competitions.. Although they haven’t placed in the highest rankings, junior Justin Kang said that as long as...

After success in first show, marching band ready for Sabino

After success in first show, marching band ready for Sabino

Asher Laufenburger, Staff Reporter September 26, 2016

  Being a part of division one marching band includes having approximately 120 members; 120 members that need to be on the same beat and tempo for a whole seven minute long performance. Their...

Preparation to performance: homecoming halftime show

Milan Andrade September 7, 2016

Friday night lights are officially here. The student sections cheering their team on for a successful night. The crowd compressed like a can of sardines. The football players getting prepared for their...

From drumming to homecoming

Sydney Wolfe, Staff Reporter September 5, 2016

The excitement is pumping high, as Perry band and color guard get ready to take on the homecoming halftime show. To carry on the tradition, many Alumni will be coming to the John Wren Stadium September...

Perry band members nationally recognized

Perry band members nationally recognized

Asher Laufenburger, Staff Reporter August 30, 2016

Multiple students, past and present, continue to represent Perry throughout not only the state but also the country with their musical abilities. Aside from many past alumni being acknowledged for their...

Freshman Jenny Van Dusen completes marching band performance during halftime

Freshman Van Dusen surpasses peers in clarinet auditions

Sarah Cheang, Staff Reporter August 30, 2016

Freshman clarinet player Jenny Van Dusen has surpassed older peers in placement for her section in the symphonic band. Symphonic band - the highest of all concert bands - requires student auditions....

Marching Band Continues to Succeed

Marching Band Continues to Succeed

Rylee White, Staff Reporter December 15, 2015

The dispute over what the most dedicated and hardworking organization is at this school is constantly brewing and the Puma Regiment has a good case for their place on top of the mountain. Every year...

Senior Connor Maxwell practices his trumpet solo before taking the field for a halftime performance.

Band balances dark show with bright outlook

Nathan Tucker, A&E Editor November 9, 2015

It takes dedication to show up for hours upon hours of rehearsal in the best circumstances. On a hot October afternoon, immediately after class, with a mob of 107 sweaty teenagers ? That is unusual dedication....

Senior Cari Earnhardt (left), junior Evan LaBate (center), and Perry alumni Matt Warren (left) pose in front of their tour bus before a performance. The Academy traveled all over the country  to perform this summer.

Stepping in time: Perry students spend summer traveling the country with prestigious drum corps

Molly Ogden, Staff Reporter September 22, 2015

Music is essential to the aura of school pride at every football game and pep assembly. That pride is the product of hours of practice from none other than the school marching band. For many students,...

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