Sophomore Mason Smith becomes the head programmer for the robotics club
Story by Hannah Gray, Print Editor
October 11, 2019
Sophomore Mason Smith has many roles during the day, one of which includes being the head programmer for the robotics club. Robotics club is one of the many clubs PHS has to offer and Smith says it is a good opportunity for students. “We get to work on a massive project and I think that is really cool,” Smith sa...
Q&A with freshman Gabby Kasjaka
Story by Kaley Mussa, Reporter
October 9, 2019
What is your favorite part about Halloween? My favorite part about Halloween is the fall scented candles and carving pumpkins. How do you and your family celebrate? My family and I celebrate Halloween by decorating the house, going to haunted houses and carving pumpkins. Do you like to watch...
Q&A with junior chef Hayden Stevens
Story by Kaley Mussa, Reporter
October 8, 2019
When did you first begin cooking? I started cooking around the age of five months, my grandma Debbie was helping me tear up bread for Thanksgiving stuffing. Who is your mentor when it comes to cooking? My grandma plays a really big role in my life and definitely is a major influence in my life. ...
Q&A with sophomore Natalie Horner
Story by Hannah Gray, Print Editor
October 8, 2019
What do you like about choir? I haven't been in encore very long so this is only my first month, but my favorite part about the choir is probably the atmosphere. We have a very peer-oriented atmosphere and obviously I love singing so that plays a role in the choir too. When did you start showi...
Homecoming candidate Taylor Culbertson plans to walk without an escort
Story by Lane Phifer, Multimedia Editor
October 4, 2019
As a way to break the social norm, homecoming candidate senior Taylor Culbertson decided to not have an escort for the football homecoming coronation on Friday, Oct. 4. “I want to be able to carry myself, to show people that you don’t need people to hold your hand or arm with every accom...
A Behind the Scenes Look into “She Kills Monsters”
Story by Lane Phifer, Multimedia Editor
October 2, 2019
With this year's fall play “She Kills Monsters” underway for production in two weeks, tech and stage crew are ensuring that all props, costumes, along with sets are finalized. Some of the most important costumes are the dragon heads that the PHS theatre program rented from S...
Looking forward: Jocelyn Bolte focuses on her future
Story by Lane Phifer, Multimedia Editor
September 19, 2019
It’s difficult to go through the everyday challenges that come with high school, but for senior Jocelyn Bolte keeping her grades up and getting to class on time haven’t always been her biggest issues. Bolte became a foster child nine months ago after her mother moved to Michigan a month prior...
Q&A with senior debater Scout Perry
Story by Mckenna Hodges, Editor-in-Chief
September 4, 2019
How does it feel to finally be a senior debater? “Being a senior debater feels kind of unrealistic almost because I feel like I’m still stuck in sophomore or freshman year mentality. I feel like a lot of seniors can relate to that. But with being a senior comes a little bit more pressur...
Novice debaters get a taste for a real debate round
Story by Joy Lee, Communications manager
August 29, 2019
As experienced debaters prepare to start their season, new novice debaters observe On Friday, Aug, 23, the novice debaters witnessed a mock debate round. According to Freshman Lillie Chatman, it helped the novices understand the order of a debate round. “I think it was really helpful for...
Story by Lane Phifer, Multimedia Editor
October 2, 2019
With this year's fall play “She Kills Monsters” underway for production in two weeks, tech and stage crew are ensuring that all props, costumes, along with sets...
Q&A with cast member of “She Kills Monsters” senior Mona Estes
September 27, 2019
What is the play “She Kills Monsters” about? “She kills monsters is...
September 16, 2019
The library has a little known collection, and it’s one that many readers...
James and Rountree join in on Multigenerational Choir
September 11, 2019
As Multigenerational Choir performers gather together in room 402 to rehearse,...