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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

Theater camp sparks creativity and embraces skills

Kylie Gomez and Trapper Nelson September 18, 2024

At the beginning of August, Drama club hosted a theater camp where students learned about the aspects of being an actor and technician. The camp was student-run by the club’s officers. Anyone was welcome...

Senior Eden Smith demonstrates ensemble choreography in "Mamma Mia!" auditions.

Here we go again

Julia Carvalho and Presley Plant September 2, 2022

On July 27 and 28, the Perry Theater Company held auditions for its first ever production of “Mamma Mia!” Set on a small Greek island, the play follows Donna, an inn owner, and her daughter Sophie...

Grace Fryer (Kayla Simms) and her boyfriend Tom Kreider (Aaron Clark) discuss possible explanations for the sudden illness both girls are facing with Kathryn Shaub (Liliana Wagner). The play, Radium Girls, was based on the true story of girls who died due to radium exposure at their job.

Perry Theatre Company performs story of Radium Girls

Saydria Ostler, New Editor December 6, 2021

The Perry Theatre Company performed Radium Girls by D. W. Gregory on Dec. 2nd and 3rd. The play is based on the true story of girls who worked in a clock painting factory in the mid to late 1920s. The...

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,...

Seniors Emily Woodward-Shaw and Lizzy Jensen (center) and the cast of "No, No, Nanette" perform during the last act.

Beyond the school stage

Cameron Martin, Double Truck editor March 8, 2018

For seniors Lizzy Jensen and Emily Woodward-Shaw, the art of theatre has not only become an important cornerstone of their high school identities, but also a getaway from the stressors of AP classes, time...

The 8th annual Student Showcase held in the PHS auditorium. May 12, 2016.

Four years of fine arts

Molly Ogden, Staff Reporter May 18, 2016

We dedicate this section to students who have spent the last 4 years immersed in the Fine Arts program of Perry High School. Arts/Sculpture Everyone has seen the beautiful art and sculpture displays...

Former students’ legacy lives on

Taylor Moorer, staff reporter April 25, 2016

Perry’s Ben Nelson Comedy Show has such an importance to the school and family of former student, Ben Nelson. Tickets are only $7 and they are handed over to the “Ben Nelson Foundation.” The...

Behind the curtains: Q & A with Maya Whitaker

Nicholas Sterling Ashcroft, Staff Reporter March 4, 2016

Everybody knows that creating a play can be tough, challenging, and difficult; it comes with the act of performing a play. However, those who don't get involved with productions may never know how tough...

Take a blast back to 1984, see Footloose!

Karson Hentges and Emily Narducci February 21, 2016

“Everybody cut, everybody cut!” Charismatic shouts, undeniably timeless songs and stomps from the stage floor ring out from the auditorium. Following the major success of “Putnam” by the talented...

"You Can't Take It With You"

“You Can’t Take It With You”

Cassie Nielsen, Website and Media Editor September 17, 2015

These photos are of the fall play "You Can't Take It With You." Photos taken by senior Kristin Farwell and senior Dayna Miller.

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