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Perry Today
By the People, for the People
Iowa National Guard Visits Perry High School Strength Classes
Guardsmen lead students in challenging workout focused on perseverance and mental toughness.
Mar. 13, 2026 at 4:15pm
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The Iowa National Guard recently visited Perry High School to work with the school's strength and conditioning program, leading students in a challenging workout that emphasized perseverance and pushing past mental limits. The workout included cardio, weight training, and running with dumbbells.
Why it matters
The National Guard's visit provided Perry High School students a unique opportunity to train with experienced military personnel, exposing them to a different approach to fitness and physical conditioning that can help build mental fortitude and discipline.
The details
During the visit, the Iowa National Guard led Perry High students through a workout that focused on cardio, weight training, and running with dumbbells. The guardsmen emphasized the importance of perseverance and pushing past mental barriers to achieve physical goals.
- The Iowa National Guard visited Perry High School on March 13, 2026.
The players
Scott Pierce
The Head Strength & Conditioning Coordinator at Perry High School, who also serves as an assistant varsity boys track and field coach.
Perry High School
A high school located in Perry, Iowa, where the Iowa National Guard visited the strength and conditioning program.
Iowa National Guard
The military force of the state of Iowa, which visited Perry High School to lead students in a challenging workout.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident
The takeaway
The Iowa National Guard's visit to Perry High School provided students a unique opportunity to train with experienced military personnel, helping them develop mental toughness and discipline through a challenging workout focused on perseverance.
