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Perry After School: Alien Stories Part 1

May 3, 2016 – 4:07 pm
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In the vastness of space… are we alone? Regardless of the actual answer to that question, we asked Perry After School students to create a story that in some way included an extraterrestrial being.

Perry After School: Hobbies

April 26, 2016 – 4:58 pm
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We asked students at Perry Traditional Academy in the North Side to tell us about their favorite hobby. There were a lot of creative answers in the room. What makes a hobby interesting? What advice might you give someone who wants to get involved in your hobby of choice?

Perry After School: PSAs

April 19, 2016 – 5:03 pm
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Public Service Announcements can deliver powerful messages. Who could forget ad campaigns like This is your brain on drugs or Only you can prevent forest fires? We reviewed some popular and effective PSAs with our After Schoolers at Perry Traditional Academy and asked students to come up with radio messages of their own.

Perry After School: Overrated/Underrated, & Batman vs. Superman

March 29, 2016 – 2:43 pm
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Everyone has certain things – whether in pop culture, sports, or every day life – that they think don’t get enough love. Then there are things that get too much recognition.

Perry After School: In 10 Years

March 18, 2016 – 5:02 pm
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We asked Radio Club members at the North Side’s Perry Traditional Academy to take out their crystal ball and gaze 10 years into the future. Where do they see themselves living? What will their profession be? What do they see themselves achieving?

Perry After School: My Name

March 1, 2016 – 2:38 pm
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Whether it’s a pet, a car, or a person – there’s a lot of thought that goes into naming something. And when that name is your own, you don’t even get to choose it! We asked out Perry Traditional Academy group what they knew about their own first names. Is there a story behind their moniker? Would they change their name and, if so, what would they change it to?

Perry After School: Relationships Round Table

February 9, 2016 – 11:47 am
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With Valentine’s Day around the corner, our group of young ladies at Perry after school decided to have a conversation about relationships and the trials and triumphs that can accompany them.

Perry After School: The New Year

February 2, 2016 – 12:31 pm
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The new year can be a time of excitement, resolution, and reflection. We asked Radio Clubbers at Perry Traditional Academy to share their thoughts and hopes on 2016.

Perry After School: Christmas Memories

December 15, 2015 – 5:35 pm
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Christmas time is here. Students at Perry Traditional Academy’s after school program took the time to share a Christmas story or memory that stands out to them.

Perry After School: Advice for Incoming Freshmen

December 8, 2015 – 4:14 pm
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The first year of high school can be a tough adjustment for a young person. But with time comes wisdom – and Radio Club members at Perry After School have no shortage of that.