Lack of distinction in STEM hoods upsetting
Morgan Chung, Staff Reporter
May 23, 2018
Filed under Opinions, Showcase
Let’s get one thing straight: there is a difference between STEM Diploma and STEM Scholar. At graduation, there is no physical distinction between the two levels of STEM and that has caused a lot of unrest among Scholars. We have worked hard for four long years, taking extra classes and all hono...
Choirs perform in iconic Carnegie Hall
Morgan Chung, Staff Reporter
April 25, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Showcase
On Apr. 12, concert choir and advance women’s choir traveled to New York City to perform at Carnegie Hall. Choir’s performance these past few years and getting gold at their festivals has allowed them the opportunity to perform at Carnegie Hall. Concert choir sophomore Joshua Hall said “this ...
Perry’s best kept secret
India Buckner, staff reporter
April 24, 2018
The sand volleyball team is 11-1, ranked fifth in the state’s Power Rankings, and has already won the Premier Region title. But does anyone really know about this outstanding record? The Pumas are the best-ranked spring sports team on campus, but play their home matches 6.2 miles away at nearby ...
Second season of sand, now a more popular sport
India Buckner, staff reporter
March 6, 2018
Filed under Sports
Sand Volleyball is a recent addition to the Perry sports program. It is a physically and mentally challenging sport with only two players in the sand at a time. Although it was a different challenge for the team, consisting of many of the girls from the indoor team, they went far. They fought their way...
It’s time to fund equal opportunities, not guns
India Buckner, Staff Reporter
March 6, 2018
Filed under Double Truck, Opinions
Students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School woke up on Valentine’s Day expecting a day full of love and heart-shaped candies; instead they got fearing for their lives and bullets. During the last class of the day, a former student pulled the fire alarm and began his rampage of hate and terror...
Minimum wage increase hurts economy, jobs
Morgan Chung, Staff Reporter
February 13, 2018
Filed under Opinions, Showcase
In Nov. 2016, a bill deciding what the minimum wage should be set at was voted on by the American people. In Arizona, before the election, the minimum wage was $8.05. In Jan. 2017, it was increased to ten dollars, $10.50 in 2018, $11 in 2019, and $12 in 2020. That is a lot of money, so yay right? ...
Potential new C-Building hopes to alleviate crowded hallways
Morgan Chung, Staff Reporter
February 13, 2018
As enrollment continues to soar on campus, the need for more classrooms also grows. We saw this three years ago when, during the 2015-16 year, CUSD added an extension to the F-building, housing science and CTE classes and effectively eliminating the need for as many traveling teachers. But even with the new...
Eric Rygiel brings energy to campus during his first year
India Buckner, Staff Reporter
December 19, 2017
The Perry campus is awash with faculty whose unique experiences undoubtedly contribute to the school’s identity. Since the school’s conception, many staff members have come and gone bringing their stories and spirit with them. The newest addition to the campus is math teacher Eric Rygiel, married to...
Puma Football Creating a Winning Culture
CJ Jamerson, Writer
December 18, 2017
After a series of forgetful seasons, this year's Puma Football team is making a name for themselves and sculpting a winning culture for years to come. Although the Pumas (12-2, 3-1 Premier) couldn’t come away with a win in this year’s state game, the impact it will have on future seasons is imme...
Perry receives a B in preliminary school grades
Morgan Chung, Staff Reporter
December 18, 2017
Students in K-12 education levels are graded on an A-F grading system. Schools within the state of Ariz. are also graded A-F, but things have changed just recently. Now schools are being graded by a system called the A-F Letter Grades for Accountability, which is required by the Arizona Revised St...
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