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Next Construction House Design Chosen
Kris Brown, Entertainment Editor
May 13, 2012
Every year, the PCHS construction trades class, taught by Mr. Mark Sanders, builds a house throughout the school year. The house that is built is designed by Pekin’s own Drafting II class. Introduction to drafting, Drafting I, and Drafting II are taught by Mr. Beau Shepard. One lucky and very... Read more »
Teachers Inspire Students
Markus Fishel, Staff Reporter
May 12, 2012
Teachers can inspire students in many ways, and there are many inspirational teachers at PCHS and not just for trying to instill their educational values into the minds of us young adults. Senior Chis Frazier has been influenced by Mr. Mike Czajowski, research writing teacher. Frazier said that he... Read more »
Safe Summer Fun
Brandon Lofton, Staff Reporter
May 12, 2012
With the summer right around the corner, there are a few things everyone needs to know about to have some safe summer fun. To start, you should always wear sunscreen to keep your skin hydrated and nourished and so you don’t get burned in the hot summer sun. Another tip to be safe during the summer... Read more »
Manufacturing Classes Prepare Students for Workforce
Brett Allen, Staff Reporter
May 12, 2012
Every year, local industries take in several employees, and a good portion of those are Pekin High graduates. Places like Excel Foundry and Machine, Morton Industries, Pro Fab, Premier Fabrications, and Matcor frequently hire PCHS graduates, sometimes before they even receive a diploma. Anywhere from... Read more »
Speakers Discuss Healthy Relationships
Sydni McCoskey, Staff Reporter
May 12, 2012
The relationships class had two speakers, both from the Women’s Pregnancy Center in Peoria, come to speak to students about their services and about healthy relationships. The Women’s Pregnancy Center offers several services, such as pregnancy testing, confidential services, and deliveries.... Read more »
Government Classes Participate in Mock Legislative Sessions
Darian Saal, Staff Reporter
May 7, 2012
Government classes participated in mock legislative sessions again this semester. Students had 11 bills that were being viewed in the mock session. A few house bills that were debated were 201 “Raise the Age of Social Security”, 302 “Random Drug Testing in High Schools”,... Read more »
Seniors Choose Paths
Markus Fishel, Staff Reporter
May 2, 2012
One of the most nerve-racking times of the year is quickly approaching: the time to decide what you want to do with your future. Some lucky seniors have already decided what their future occupations will be. Logan Winkler, for instance, has chosen the path of college. His college of choice is Illinois... Read more »
Students Prepare for Dragon Pride
Sydni McCoskey, Staff Reporter
April 27, 2012
Dragon Pride is to provide parents and community members with many accomplishments and successes that students have enjoyed during the school year. It is an event held on May 2 from 6-8 p.m. People can observe the work of the students when walking around that evening. Most students are very proud of... Read more »
World Issues Class Studies Pastimes of Other Countries
Markus Fishel, Staff Reporter
April 16, 2012
Baseball is widely-known as America’s favorite pastime. Mr. John McCabe’s world issues students got a chance to explore and understand different pastimes of foreign countries. McCabe said, ”The students learn the culture and different sports of other countries.” The reason... Read more »
Child Development Students Participate in Pregnancy Simulation
Sydni McCoskey, Staff Reporter
April 12, 2012
Students in the child development class have started to participate in a pregnancy simulation project. During the project, students have to wear an outfit that simulates what it is like to be nine months pregnant. This project’s purpose is to have the students experience how it would feel to... Read more »
