In the second edition of PJHS staff features reporters Jayma Majors and Annika Malone interviewed staff member Colin Quin. The interview is as follows below. Q: What’s your job at Peru Jr./Sr. High School? A: Grades 7-12 Athletic Director. Q: How long have you been working at Peru community schools? A: This will be my […]
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Peru Jr/Sr High School Transition
The junior high has moved in! The school that has always been known as Peru High School is now known as Peru Jr./Sr. High School as of the 2022-2023 school. So how does everyone feel the transition is going? This idea had been a rumor for a while. Then was announced within the last school […]
Christmas Countdown
With Christmas break just around the corner, Peru JR/SR High School has conducted dress-up days! Christmas Countdown posters can be found around the school and showcase the upcoming festivities. These dress-up days start on Friday, the 9th, and end on the last day before break, Tuesday, the 20th. Friday 12/9- Mad 4 Plaid Wear your […]
Staff Feature – Mr. Paul Frye, Principal of PJSHS
Welcome to the Peruvian’s first edition of PJSHS Staff Features. The school newspaper crew is starting this new series off strong by featuring our principal, Mr. Frye. The following interview was conducted by Co-Editor and Chief, Aiden Stewart. Q: Do you have any plans to improve this school year? A: “When I took this job […]
Autumn Leaves
During mid-September to early-November, many areas in the United States experiencea unique and intricate site; autumn leaves. These leaves range from different colors, texture,and a familiar crunch! But how does this work and where can you find these spectacular, fall-time hues?The science behind the leaves is actually quite simple. Chlorophyll is a chemical found inplants […]
Harvest Season Underway
Farmers finally begin harvest season around Miami County For soybeans, planting season starts in mid to late May. During this time, tractors dig into theground and plant soybean seeds and can also use liquid fertilizer to help the crops grow. Then when thecrops are planted, they grow from June to October, when harvesting starts. During […]
The History of Halloween
The first account of Halloween was around 2,000 years ago. It was originally a festival of Samhaincelebrated on October 31st by the Celts; they lived in what is now France, Ireland, and the UnitedKingdom.. The purpose of this holiday was to acknowledge the end of harvest season and markthe start of the dark and dreary […]
Too Old for a Treat?
It is officially October, the month of all things sweet and spooky. With Halloween right around the corner, the Peruvian conducted a survey. Seventy-eight students of Peru JR/SR High School were asked one simple question, “What age should people stop trick or treating?” Students had the option to pick from the age groups 10-12, 13-17, […]
Bringing Back the Peruvian
It’s been a while since this school has had a newspaper. Now after a long hiatus, The Peruvian is back. So why bring it all back? Since sophomore year, I’ve been noticing a disconnect from the students of the school and what actually goes on here. Essentially, there’s a lack of information on the events. […]