All About Show Choir
Being part of one of the PCHS show choirs takes a lot of hard work and practice. There are no requirements on how many students can be in one of these groups, but each group contains, on average, from thirty to sixty individuals. There... READ MORE »»
Dragon Spotlight: Preshow
PCHS is filled with singers, guitarists, dancers, and other talented students, but sometimes we do not know who has the talent. Dragon Spotlight is one event where we learn the talents of our fellow classmates. Dragon Spotlight is an event... READ MORE »»
Scholastic Bowl Competes
Saturday’s Scholastic Bowl competition was at Streator High School. The competition consisted of all the Mid-Illini Conference schools: Pekin, East Peoria, Washington, Morton, Metamora, Dunlap, and Canton. Mary Beth Roffman, the coach... READ MORE »»
Students Raise Money Through Artwork
On Saturday, Feb. 4, Habitat for Humanity held a charity auction to sell artwork that different people throughout Illinois made. The proceeds go towards supplies for houses that Habitat builds in the community. There was a silent and a live... READ MORE »»
Girl’s Basketball Team Update
This years girl’s basketball team is going strong. With last years team record being 6-18; this year has been a turn-around with a season going 12-11 in wins. Coach Becky Fulkerson said, “The team is 100 percent better with six varsity... READ MORE »»
Cheer Squad Takes First at Competition
On Saturday, Jan. 21, the PCHS cheerleading squad traveled to the Peoria Civic Center for their first school competition. The ladies brought home first place and were the overall grand champions of the competition. The squad beat out schools,... READ MORE »»
Zach VanDusen, Staff Reporter
Core Curriculum Enrichment (CCE)was a new addition to Pekin Community High School’s education system in January of 2009. According to Mrs. Kristin Walraven, she helped... Read more »
January 30, 2012 • 0 comments
Other Recent News Stories
- S.O.P.A. Facts January 27, 2012
- Research Writing Classes Debate Online December 15, 2011
- Career and Technical Education (CTE) Work Readiness December 14, 2011
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The spring sports kick off on Feb. 27 at PCHS.
Brandon Lofton, Staff Reporter
Spring sports are coming up fast. IHSA rules state that all high school spring sports cannot start practice until Feb. 27. The only sport that can start practicing early per... Read more »
February 9, 2012 • 0 comments
Other Recent Sports Stories
- Girl’s Basketball Team Update February 7, 2012
- Cheer Squad Takes First at Competition January 31, 2012
- Dance Team Qualifies for State January 30, 2012
Daniel Counterman, Editor-in-Chief
The Super Bowl halftime show has become a celebrated part of American culture, treasured each year by millions of people across the nation. Oftentimes, this particular extravaganza... Read more »
February 22, 2012 • 0 comments
Other Recent Entertainment Stories
- “Chronicle” in Review February 18, 2012
- Watch Your Dubstep February 13, 2012
- Good, Bad, Ugly Guitars February 13, 2012
Michael Ashby, Staff Reporter
Being part of one of the PCHS show choirs takes a lot of hard work and practice. There are no requirements on how many students can be in one of these groups, but each group... Read more »
February 18, 2012 • 0 comments
Other Recent Features Stories
- Dragon Spotlight: Preshow February 18, 2012
- Scholastic Bowl Competes February 13, 2012
- Students Raise Money Through Artwork February 10, 2012
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When laying in a tanning bed, it may be relaxing, but you are putting your skin at risk of getting melanoma.
Sydni McCoskey, Staff Reporter
Illinois legislatures are considering the passing of a new law on the use of tanning beds. This law would prevent teen ages 15 to 17 from using tanning beds without first... Read more »
February 22, 2012 • 0 comments
Other Recent Opinion Stories
- How Psychology Impacts Us February 7, 2012
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