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Month: August 2014
Pearce administration sees major overhaul with new principals
Big changes are coming to the Pearce administration this year. New principals will be in place for the 2014-2015 school year.
Staff vacancies bring many changes to the faculty face of Pearce
The coming of the 2014-15 school year brings new staff members to the all-star cast of Pearce. Staff members will join Pearce because of some faculty members who have retired and others who decided to move to other schools or districts.
Annual Kickoff Cook-out celebration to be held Aug. 27 on Senior Way
On Wednesday, Aug. 27, Pearce will be hosting it’s annual Kickoff Cook-out on Senior Way at 5:30. The purpose of the cook-out is to promote the athletic programs Pearce has to offer and let students know about upcoming events for the year.
GSA plans to expand this year under new leadership
As Pearce welcomes a new principal, two new assistant principals, and dozens of new staff, one student group—the Pearce Gay-Straight Alliance—is entering a similar period of change and upheaval.
Foreign crime fuels summer border crisis
Following a visit to South America by President Obama in May 2013, a large influx of Unaccompanied Alien Children (UACs) entered the southern U.S. border through Mexico.
New district alignment brings tougher competition and challenges for all sports
Starting this school year, Pearce athletics will begin to compete in the 6A athletic conference of the University Interscholastic League, in different districts depending on the sport. This change was determined on Feb. 3 and will affect all sports.
Fall movie line-up promises something for everyone
Fall movie season is one of the most crucial seasons in cinema due to its proximity to Oscar season. While the franchise sequels, action packed movies and general audience pleasers of summer blockbusters entertain, the thought-provoking, carefully written and edited, star-featured films of fall are much more masterful.
Football team hopes to improve on last year’s playoff appearance
As football season approaches, the varsity team is preparing to pick up where they left off last year, which was with a playoff appearance.
Scheduling policy is a reasonable change
Juniors going into their senior year at Pearce have been able to, in a way, build their own schedule and choose their teachers. However, the 2014-2015 school year is different. Incoming seniors are no longer able to adjust their schedule to their liking.
