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Students at PB and throughout Montgomery County now face a slightly more stringent grading policy.
MCPS Updates Grading Policy
April 17, 2024
NJROTC during their annual inspection.
NJROTC Completes Annual Inspection
April 17, 2024
Putting Themselves to the Test
March 22, 2024
The Pit Orchestra is an essential part of any musical performance put on by Perspectives.
Amélie Fills the Stage With Joy
March 22, 2024
NJROTC Completes Annual Inspection
NJROTC Completes Annual Inspection
March 22, 2024
Seniors Reflect on Final Semester
April 24, 2024
The Panther Paw is open to staff and students at PB and draws a large crowd each time it is open.
Panther Paw: More Than Just a Restaurant
April 19, 2024
Cliffs of Moher - My favorite natural site were probably be the Cliffs of Moher. They were visually breathtaking, especially as we arrived at sunset.
A Visual Trip Through Ireland and Northern Ireland
April 19, 2024
A Review of Five Nights At Freddys
A Review of Five Nights At Freddy’s
April 15, 2024
Mr. Montgomery is in his first year with PB Security.
Inside MCPS Security With Two of PB’s Own
April 5, 2024
Smacktalk Backtalk: NFL Draft My Top 5
April 24, 2024
Pros and Cons of Social Media Podcast
January 25, 2024
Picture taken by Zach Schermele of Teen Vogue
MCPS Grading Policy: Unknowingly Beneficial
January 24, 2024
The Importance of Introducing Kids to Sports at a Young Age
January 12, 2024
MCPS Should Have a 4-Day School Week (pro/con)
January 12, 2024
Media as Escapism: Reward or Roadblock?
April 19, 2024
A Review of Five Nights At Freddys
A Review of Five Nights At Freddy’s
April 15, 2024
The Pit Orchestra is an essential part of any musical performance put on by Perspectives.
Amélie Fills the Stage With Joy
March 22, 2024
Spring Talent Show Brings Out Some of PBs Best
Spring Talent Show Brings Out Some of PB’s Best
March 22, 2024
Pokemon Z is Finally Confirmed…After 10 Short Years
March 14, 2024
2024 Mock Draft: My Top Ten
April 25, 2024
Smacktalk Backtalk: NFL Draft My Top 5
April 24, 2024
We May Have Seen the Last of Championship Parades
April 24, 2024
The softball team celebrates after beating rival Springbrook earlier this season.
This Week in PB Athletics
April 16, 2024
Wizards, Pistons Setting Records for Futility
March 18, 2024
How Technology has Impacted the Way Kids Grow up Today
April 24, 2024
NBA Mid-Season Report
January 31, 2024
Pros and Cons of Social Media Podcast
January 25, 2024
Balancing Sports and Grades
December 15, 2023
Peace
Discussing the Israel/Palestine Conflict
December 14, 2023
Students Conquer Fashion
March 10, 2023
Panthers Dominate at Wrestling Regionals
Panthers Dominate at Wrestling Regionals
March 10, 2022
Looking Back on the First Quarter
Looking Back on the First Quarter
November 19, 2021
Seniors playing Red Light, Green Light.
Class of 2022 Takes on Senior Unity Day
October 27, 2021
Boys Soccer Ties in Battle against Northwood Gladiators
Boys Soccer Ties in Battle against Northwood Gladiators
October 26, 2021
This is Paint Branch (2018 Homecoming Game)
This is Paint Branch (2018 Homecoming Game)
October 27, 2018
This is Paint Branch (Culture Day)
This is Paint Branch (Culture Day)
October 19, 2018
How Technology has Impacted the Way Kids Grow up Today
April 24, 2024
Yap Yap Yap with Liz
April 9, 2024
NBA Mid-Season Report
January 31, 2024
Pros and Cons of Social Media Podcast
January 25, 2024
High School vs Middle School
January 23, 2024
Spending time in the halls in her mobile office, running a meeting for staff, or spending time out and about at a PB event, Dr. Mirshah can be found all over PB.
Meeting Dr. Mirshah-Nayar
October 6, 2021
Mainstream Worthy Episode 3 - Pisces prophet Sonnie teaches Nigus and Izzie astrology
Mainstream Worthy Episode 3 – Pisces prophet Sonnie teaches Nigus and Izzie astrology
January 21, 2020
Mainstream Worthy episode 2- Trumps Impeachment: what does it really mean?
Mainstream Worthy episode 2- Trump’s Impeachment: what does it really mean?
November 27, 2019
Mainstream Worthy- Episode 1: Leadership and Self Actualization in modern age with Mr.Bohlen
Mainstream Worthy- Episode 1: Leadership and Self Actualization in modern age with Mr.Bohlen
October 5, 2019
How did your team do in the NFL draft?
June 2, 2022
This is the final podcast for Rushabh & Angad as they are set to graduate in June and head off to college next year. Heres to nothing but good times ahead for these two NFL super fans.
PBHS Edge Pigskin Podcast – Super Bowl Edition
February 11, 2022
Joe Burrow leads the surprising Bengals into Kansas City to take on Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in the AFC, while the Niners head to LA to take on Rams.
PBHS Edge Pigskin Podcast – Conference Championship Edition
January 28, 2022
Josh Allen and the Bills head to KC to take on Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs on Sunday.
PBHS Edge Pigskin Podcast – Divisional Round
January 21, 2022
PBHS Edge Pigskin Podcast – SuperBigWildCardWeekend
PBHS Edge Pigskin Podcast – SuperBigWildCardWeekend
January 14, 2022
How Technology has Impacted the Way Kids Grow up Today
April 24, 2024
NBA Mid-Season Report
January 31, 2024
Pros and Cons of Social Media Podcast
January 25, 2024
High School vs Middle School
January 23, 2024
Balancing Sports and Grades
December 15, 2023
2024 Mock Draft: My Top Ten
April 25, 2024
How Technology has Impacted the Way Kids Grow up Today
April 24, 2024
Seniors Reflect on Final Semester
April 24, 2024
Media as Escapism: Reward or Roadblock?
April 19, 2024
The softball team celebrates after beating rival Springbrook earlier this season.
This Week in PB Athletics
April 16, 2024
Mainstream – March, 2024 – Full Issue PDF
Mainstream – March, 2024 – Full Issue PDF
March 21, 2024
Mainstream - December, 2023 - Full Issue PDF
Mainstream – December, 2023 – Full Issue PDF
December 20, 2023
Mainstream May/June, 2023 - Full Issue PDF
Mainstream May/June, 2023 – Full Issue PDF
May 25, 2023
Mainstream March, 2023 - Full Issue PDF
Mainstream March, 2023 – Full Issue PDF
March 28, 2023
Mainstream – December, 2022 – Full Issue PDF
Mainstream – December, 2022 – Full Issue PDF
December 20, 2022
Cliffs of Moher - My favorite natural site were probably be the Cliffs of Moher. They were visually breathtaking, especially as we arrived at sunset.
A Visual Trip Through Ireland and Northern Ireland
April 19, 2024
Students at PB and throughout Montgomery County now face a slightly more stringent grading policy.
MCPS Updates Grading Policy
April 17, 2024
Mr. Montgomery is in his first year with PB Security.
Inside MCPS Security With Two of PB’s Own
April 5, 2024
The Pit Orchestra is an essential part of any musical performance put on by Perspectives.
Amélie Fills the Stage With Joy
March 22, 2024
Spring Talent Show Brings Out Some of PBs Best
Spring Talent Show Brings Out Some of PB’s Best
March 22, 2024
The Stress of College Applications, Seniors Reflect on a Difficult Process.
The Stress of College Applications, Seniors Reflect on a Difficult Process.
January 5, 2023
Dear Cis People
April 6, 2022
Does Pop Culture Divide Generations?
January 6, 2022
Pressures Faced by Current Teens Surpasses Other Generations
Pressures Faced by Current Teens Surpasses Other Generations
November 22, 2021
Dismantling the Model Minority Myth
April 26, 2021
Burtonsville Driving School
Burtonsville Driving School
December 11, 2017
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[Photo] PB Students Help Save Lives

Dagmawi Teferi, News Editor
March 30, 2015

AP or no AP?

Laura VanDemark, Features Editor
March 11, 2015
The Unified Bocce Team finished 3rd at the State Meet.

Unified Bocee Team Takes Bronze at State Meet

Laura VanDemark, Features Editor
March 10, 2015

PBHS Alumni Day Set for December 23rd

Laura VanDemark, Features Editor
December 18, 2014
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Students have been hard at work preparing the set for the play.

I Need a Miracle – PB Perspectives Prepares for Fall Production

Laura VanDemark, Features Editor
November 11, 2014
The Marching Band and Color Guard performed at the PB Open House.

[Photo] Panther Shine: Open House Showcases PB’s Best

Danielle Clayton, Staff Writer
October 24, 2014

Perspectives Attends ArtSpeak!

Laura VanDeMark, Features Editor
October 9, 2014

Marching to a New Beat

Laura VanDemark, Features Editor
October 8, 2014
PB Cheer pumps up the crowd during the Pep Rally.

[Photo] Panther Pep Rally Brings the Noise

Tina Daramy, Staff Writer
September 17, 2014
Author in Our Midst

Author in Our Midst

Laura VanDemark, Staff Writer
June 6, 2014

Montgomery County Should Utilize the Double “A” Exemption for Final Exams: Pro

Laura Vandemark, Staff Writer
April 30, 2014
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[Photo] Cleats, Eye Black, and Softball: Meet Alison Krizmanich

Meagan Ford, Staff Writer
April 10, 2014
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[Photo] Editorial Cartoons

February 18, 2014

It’s Never Too Late to Start Helping

Laura VanDemark, Staff Writer
January 15, 2014

Paint Branch Clubs Fight Against Hunger

Laura VanDemark, Staff Writer
December 20, 2013
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[Photo] PB Perspectives: The Importance of Being Earnest

Anissa Gurupira, Staff Writer
December 17, 2013

Controversy Over School Start Times

Laura VanDemark, Staff Writer
December 19, 2013

Stand or Be Quiet

Laura VanDemark, Mainstream Staff
December 19, 2013
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[Photo] Winter Concert Spectacular is, well, Spectacular!

Kelly Evans, Editor-in-Chief
December 17, 2013
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[Photo] PB Panthers Pounce On Homecoming Fun

Melanie Outtarac, Staff Writer
October 15, 2013
Dr. Rogers provided parents with important information during her State of the School presentation.

Dr. Rogers’ Inaugural State of the School Address

Laura VanDemark, Staff Writer
September 25, 2013
The entire student body gathered in the stands for the first pep rally of the school year.

[Photo] PB Opens Stadium With Pep Rally

Kelly Evans, Editor-in-Chief
September 17, 2013
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