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Frankenstein's Monster
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Frankenstein’s Monster
Caroline Smothers, Managing Editor

“Good morning, beautiful people” is an introduction many PMHS students are familiar with. The room is brightly lit with a personable figure...

Mackenzie Cole and Lillyan Keevers work together to dig weeds from the PMHS garden.
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A New Era for the Earth
Ash Brown

When a student is seen on the senior patio, soaking in the sun, they are also soaking in the work that has been funded by the Environmental Club,...

Abrielle Blackwell and Anaya Kaur meet for coffee in the play "Resonance" on August 23rd during rehearsal.
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A Display of Commitment
Matthew O

“FEST really shouldn’t work… but it really does," Stefanie Davis said.  FEST, which stands for Falcon Expressions in Student Theatre,...

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Who Gets to Speak?
Abby Witkemper

On September 17th, 2025, ABC announced it was pulling “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” off the air indefinitely. The network’s decision came after...

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Swimming or Sizzling: Is Captivity or Hunting Worse?
Ash Brown

In 2016, the whale shark was deemed endangered by the IUCN Red List, with an estimate of only 200 thousand left in the oceans. There have been...

Class of 2026 decorating their hallway.
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Hallway Decorating
Serenity Miller

It is that time of year again here at PMHS! Classes came together to participate in annual class competitions, most notably the hallway decorating...

Cheers Continue Regardless of Opinions
2025-2026
Cheers Continue Regardless of Opinions
Bernice Kollie

Regardless of any hard work and dedication of the PMHS cheer team, some students do not think it is a sport. ¨I feel like cheer isn’t...

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Are Car Derbies Dying Out?: New Car Tariffs Bring a Reduction to Racers
Ash Brown

During the 79th annual Demolition Derby at the Indy State Fair this weekend, a derby car with 1822 painted on the side went up into flames twice...

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Ask ChatGPT!
Isabel Hedrick

How often do people use AI?: Without hesitation, “Daily” science teacher, Scott Simmonds said. AI is no longer a futuristic concept;...

Spirit in the Sun
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Spirit in the Sun
Kathy San

Last Thursday and Friday, Link Crew leaders helped run the seventh-grade field trip by leading different activities at the high school baseball...

Perry Township Implements New Grading Scale, Again
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Perry Township Implements New Grading Scale, Again
Lucas Belch

Remember the email sent by administration describing yet another change with the way our grading system works? It is here after Perry Township...

Rock 4 The Earth: The End of an Era
2024-2025
Rock 4 The Earth: The End of an Era
Damian Davis, Writer & Photographer

From cheering to screaming your heart out, this was a place for everyone. A place for community. A place to stand out. A place to build your...

PMHS Awards Support Staff of the Year Awards for 2025
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PMHS Awards Support Staff of the Year Awards for 2025
Kathy San and Giara Nivar

To students, getting their diplomas or an attendance slip might seem like a simple transaction, attention to detail and paperwork take place....

Investigating the 14 Point Scale
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Investigating the 14 Point Scale
Maddie Tegeler, Editor

At PMHS, three core values guide grading and student success: performance, process, and progress. The grading scale is designed to reflect these...

The Economics of the New Diploma
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The Economics of the New Diploma
Caroline Smothers, Managing Editor

 The Indiana General Assembly passed the Final Diploma in December of last year. Starting with the class of 2029, there will be 42 credits required...

Perry Students and Staff Weigh in on Snow Days and Delays
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Perry Students and Staff Weigh in on Snow Days and Delays
Jakelin Torres-Garcia Jan 17, 2025

As snow covers the north and Midwest, members of Perry’s community have begun to question whether keeping the schools open is truly beneficial...

Marching to New Heights: Band Prepares for Lucas Oil Debut
2024-2025
Marching to New Heights: Band Prepares for Lucas Oil Debut
Nevaeh Hite Nov 4, 2024

The marching band is stepping up this season, preparing to play in Lucas Oil for the first time in years, with an all new performance and a drive...

2023-24 Year In Review
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2023-24 Year In Review
Miyana Street Apr 30, 2024

This is 2024 senior year memorabilia! https://PMHSfocus.pixieset.com/team24yearinreview/  

Nicole Swisher assists her student in observing the lung.
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Anatomy Students Take On Vaping Awareness
Emerson Romans, Copy Editor • Feb 23, 2024

Early in the semester, anatomy teacher Kim Stafford was approached by fifth grade Abraham Lincoln Elementary teacher Sarah Phillips expressed...

A step forward
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A step forward
Kathy San, Staff Reporter • Feb 2, 2024

For many high school graduates, going to college is celebrated. However, when community college is brought up, it can bring unwarranted negativity. Stigmas...

FAFSA Fever: PMHS Students Tackle the 2024-2025 FAFSA
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FAFSA Fever: PMHS Students Tackle the 2024-2025 FAFSA
Tyler Corbin, Managing Editor • Feb 2, 2024

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, has opened and allows students planning to attend secondary education a streamlined process...

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Leading Falcons into healthcare
Jakelin Torres-Garcia, Staff Reporter • Feb 2, 2024

This year, PMHS is living up to the motto ‘new year new me’. With the new year, the school is providing new courses for students to explore. Principles...

Perry's Message on House Bill 1608
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Perry’s Message on House Bill 1608
Emerson Romans, Copy Editor • Sep 1, 2023

Controversy spilled out of the Indiana State House on April 24 with the passing of House Bill 1608, otherwise known as the “Education Matters...

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The Practice of Lent at PMHS
Gabriela Cabrera Garcia, FACTs Reporter • Mar 18, 2023

Many Christian students at Perry participate in the practice of Lent. Lent is the religious practice of giving up something that you hold dearly...

Catastrophe in Türkiye and Syria
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Catastrophe in Türkiye and Syria
Maddie Tegeler, FACT's Reporter • Feb 21, 2023

All over Syria and Türkiye, people are grieving the loss of loved ones as bodies are being found and rescued from the rubble after the 7.8 earthquake...

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Perry Township teachers to receive pay raise
Izzy Potter, FACTS and News Reporter • Nov 4, 2022

On October 24, 2022, the Perry Township School Board held a meeting to discuss this year’s budget. For the 2022-23 school year, each teacher...

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New athletics admission policy benefits students
Tyler Corbin, Co-managing Editor • Sep 26, 2022

The game starts in three minutes as students crowd the gate trying to get in before kickoff. The entrance is crowded and the National Anthem...