The Precedent

Math teacher Linda Moon is the latest in a slew of teachers to come to PHS from Tempe McClintock High School. Many teachers followed principal Dan Serrano when he came to open Perry in 2007.

Perry staff full of those with McClintock ties

Sarah Chapple, Staff Writer March 6, 2014

McClintock High School is not just another school to many people on the Perry campus. Current staff members, including teachers, coaches, administration, and security guards have deep ties to MHS,. According...

DECA brings home 5 state champs

Staff Reports March 5, 2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FROM: PHS DECA PHS DECA has 5 state champions (Bari Richardson, Jose Plascencia, Dan Pollak, Marina Gibbs and Baren Titus)! Those and Michael Conrad Hill, Jacob Barksdale,...

Junior DH Garrett Gahan launches a ball into left field for a game-winning RBI. Gahan went 3-3 in his first varsity game.

Pumas survive Pinnacle, 3-2 behind Gahan’s late game heroics

Wire reports February 27, 2014

Junior designated hitter Garrett Gahan brought home the go-ahead run to give Perry the lead in the sixth inning, as the Pumas hung on to beat Pinnacle 3-2 on Wednesday. After junior second baseman Jeremy...

GALLERY: Soccer team falls 1-0 in championship

GALLERY: Soccer team falls 1-0 in championship

Maddie Zuschlag, Staff Photographer February 26, 2014

The 2013-14 Perry soccer team will go down in history as one of the school's best teams. They were a group of fast, aggressive players who won fought their way all the way to the Division I state championship...

Confinement has little impact on PHS students

Confinement has little impact on PHS students

Haley Brown, Staff Wirter February 12, 2014

Students and parents have experienced some confusion about a letter sent from the District regarding a new state law in which confinement may be enforced with parental consent. House Bill 2476, regarding...

Lady Pumas suffer disappointing season

Mike McGilton, Staff Writer February 11, 2014

The girls’ basketball team had a rough season this year finishing with a 5-20 record. The team started out promising, but lost 16 games in a row. The ladies faced a heavy set back in the middle of the...

New York Yankee Alex Rodriguez (A-Rod) has been suspended for the entire 2014 Major League Baseball season due to his use of performance enhancing drugs. Many experts say that the continued use of PEDs by baseballs top athletes send an immoral message to younger athletes trying to make a name for themselves.

A-Rod, MLB send mixed messages about PEDs

Mike McGilton, Staff Writer February 11, 2014

The use of performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) have been around in sports for generations. The most recent account is with professional baseball player Alex Rodriguez. Rodriguez was found guilty in 2009...

Girls basketball continues to struggle

Mike McGilton, Staff Writer January 21, 2014

The girls’ varsity basketball team has been on a seven game losing streak since the middle of December. Their last victory came against Gilbert (52-35) on Dec. 13. The Lady Pumas have been struck with...

According to the AIA, the boys grey basketball uniforms violate the high school color requirements. The rule mandates that home jerseys should be white while away jerseys can be a contrasting dark color.

AIA: basketball uniforms violate color requirement

Rachel Lattin and Mitchell Albrecht January 16, 2014

The Puma boys basketball team will no longer be sporting their brand new, all gray, home uniform kits. At the recent McClintock Holiday Shoot-Out basketball tournament, the AIA head of officials pointed...

Senior Rachel Amerine warms up before game time.

Senior leaves girls’ basketball legacy

Mike McGilton, Staff Writer December 12, 2013

Senior Rachel Amerine has been a long time star for girls’ basketball at Perry. Since her freshman year, Amarine has been on the varsity team. Throughout her lady puma history, Amerine relies on her...

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