PHS Students Discuss Traveling and Vacations

In one of PHS' hallways, a display case showcases a little bit of Chinese culture. "[I like] visiting new places," Victoria Leazenby said, "you get a taste of what other cultures are like and how things are different." Photo by: Alicia Sanchez

In one of PHS’ hallways, a display case showcases a little bit of Chinese culture. “[I like] visiting new places,” Victoria Leazenby said, “you get a taste of what other cultures are like and how things are different.” Photo by: Alicia Sanchez

By Alicia Sanchez

Vacations are a common occurrence during the summer months, and many students remember their vacations fondly.

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Mottos Shape Our Daily Lives

Cassi Quissell competes in Indiana's State Gymnastics Meet on March 26, 2014. Her favorite motto, "When you’re not preparing for a championship, someone else is” helped her persevere through this moment. Photo contributed by: Cassi Quissell

Junior Cassi Quissell competes in Indiana’s State Gymnastics Meet on March 26, 2014. Her favorite motto, “When you’re not preparing for a championship, someone else is,” inspires her everyday. Photo contributed by: Cassi Quissell.

By Emory Smith

Many philosophers including Aristotle say, “We are what we repeatedly do.” People are also what they repeatedly think, read, and say. Common mottos in daily life may influence one’s actions and dictate how one should act. Continue reading

PHS Students See Cliques in Different Ways

Cliques at PHS are seen everyday, just described as groups of friends. Photo by: Tailer Smerekanich

Cliques who could be defined as just a group of friends are seen at PHS everyday.  Photo by: Tailer Smerekanich

By Tailer Smerekanich

Some people say cliques are a bad thing. Some people also say that they are a part of high school no matter how one looks at it. A person may even say that cliques define some people and show who they really are, while some people would say it hides people’s personalities. Continue reading