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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

The speech and debate team participated in a tournament.

Debate’s busy start to 2020 season

Paige Luedtke, Staff Reporter February 6, 2020
“It remains an incredibly rewarding and valid experience, especially in terms of developing public speaking skills and learning about real world issues” Patricia Yango
Senior Jacob Selvidge defines his own kind of success. Despite circumstances, Selvidge's multitude of experiences have aided him in developing his skills and talents.

One student’s ever-changing world

River Bradshaw, Staff Reporter February 20, 2019

With a humble smile, Jacob Selvidge admits his strongest virtue is his ability to adapt. This virtue helps him in numerous endeavors throughout his life. Being a senior, a speech and debate state champion,...

Take Five with James Fountain

River Bradshaw, Staff Reminder December 18, 2018

He has a tournament named after him by a former student. He was one of two to be the first to be inducted as a 2005 inductee to the Arizona Forensics League Hall of Fame. He is super successful...

Gunaraj leads Speech and Debate to victory

Gunaraj leads Speech and Debate to victory

Valerie Burgess, Staff Reporter April 26, 2017

After weeks of preparation and research, along with countless hours of after school practices, Speech and Debate team members have wrapped up this year’s season. This year’s team consisted of roughly...

Leslie Jones: teacher, singer, and world traveler

Leslie Jones: teacher, singer, and world traveler

McKell Park, Staff Reporter February 8, 2017

When you walk into Ms. Jones classroom you can’t help but notice her energy that immediately fills the room. Whether you’re a teacher or student her zeal and passion for teaching is hard to miss. Leslie...

Speech and Debate gains first major win ever

Valerie Burgess, A&E Assistant Editor December 11, 2015

With the riveting anticipation for crafting an argument or participating in speech events, many feel an adrenaline rush with every word. From Nov. 20 to Nov. 21, 38 schools from across the state attended...

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