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... (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... (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... (more...)

Curfew Protects Teens

Sydni McCoskey, Staff Reporter
March 27, 2012

In today’s society, where danger could be lurking in every corner, it only makes sense for our community to step in and protect us as youths, whether we like it or not. Curfew ensures that all youth are safe and at home, rather than potentially participating in illegal activities.... (more...)

Volleyball Tournament Raises Funds for Make-A-Wish

Sydni McCoskey, Staff Reporter
March 3, 2012

The PCHS volleyball team participated in the mid-Illini school fundraiser for the Make-A-Wish Foundation by having a charity tournament. The tournament was on Saturday, Feb. 25 from 1:00 to 4:00 in the Hawkins Gym. Senior Caleb Huss made a “wish well” to collect student donations.... (more...)

Illinois Considers Banning Teen Tanning

Sydni McCoskey, Staff Reporter
February 22, 2012

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 gaining parent consent. While they have yet enact this law, but it is being considered. The ban would hurt business... (more...)

Swift Goes From Being Bullied to Being a Star

Sydni McCoskey, Staff Reporter
February 7, 2012

When Taylor Swift was in middle school, a group of girls did not think she was pretty enough to talk to. They were really mean to her on purpose, which lowered her self-esteem. People in the class would have parties and invite everyone except her. Experts who study bullying say, “Bullying... (more...)

Boy’s Swim Competes in Burlington Invite

Sydni McCoskey, Staff Reporter
January 24, 2012

The Pekin Dragons boy’s swim team hopes to start off the season well. Assistant Coach Mitch Richards said, “The biggest challenge for the swimmers is the 3 1/2 hours a day of practice and the 6 a.m. to 7:20 a.m. workouts.” All the training helps the swimmers reduce their times... (more...)