Plano a capella choir to perform pre-concert for Stephen F. Austin

Miles Hutson, Staff Writer
February 28, 2012

Out of all of the choirs in the Dallas area, Plano’s top choir will perform in Stephen F. Austin’s pre-concert Feb. 29. SFA chose them for this role after they were selected to participate in the Southwest American Choral Directors’ Conference. “Plano Senior High Choir has a reputation for excellence,”... Read more »

“Some Nights” review

Diva Gulati, Online Editor-in-Chief
February 24, 2012

     The success of “We Are Young” (currently number one on the iTunes top 10, featured on Glee, and used in a Superbowl commercial) set high expectations for fun.’s sophomore album, Some Nights. The album, which released on Feb. 21, goes in a completely different direction than fun.’s first... Read more »

Dancing for a cause

Jessica Allman, Staff Writer
February 23, 2012

Senior Eugene Soh spends hours a week practicing his breakdancing, which is a popular style of hip-hop originating in Bronx, New York. Soh wasn’t always into dancing. He joined the club dancing for a cause upon the recommendation of a friend two years back. “I thought I would try it out,” Soh said.... Read more »

Mr. Arp: Teacher of the Year

J.P. Salazar, Staff Writer
February 22, 2012

     A legacy of 17 years, riddled with hundreds of students, handfuls of theatre productions and an effort to be involved with the school has led to theatre department director and teacher Gregory Arp’s recognition as Teacher of the Year.      “I look back at my first couple years of teaching... Read more »

Soaring to the top (of the scale)

Emma Barishman, Staff Writer
February 16, 2012

     Becoming an opera singer isn’t something Leigh McGuill ever thought she would be considering as a career. However, when her teacher, Broadway veteran David Gaschen tested her range and discovered how high McGuill could sing, she knew it was what she wanted.      “I think she has a special... Read more »

Not your average playlist

Yeesoo Lee, Staff Writer
February 16, 2012

Lyric Salad There are always those songs that we either make up our own lyrics for or mix up the lyrics 1. “Blue (Da Ba Dee)” by Eiffel 65 Somewhere in the song for some odd reason, many change the lyrics to “I am blue, if I’m green I would die.”  2. “Bennie and The Jets” by Elton John Let’s... Read more »

Choir competes in Vocal Solo Competition

February 6, 2012

This weekend, choir participated in its Vocal Solo Competition. Of the 42 singers from the school who entered the competition, the following recieved a Superior rating for their solos: Alyssa Holiman Madison Jones Tara Brown Emma Barishman Rachel Davis Taylor Dunafan Kathryn Ligon Tingting Qui Amanda... Read more »

Orchestra Solo and Ensemble: The musicians’ look

Yeesoo Lee, Staff Writer
January 26, 2012

Wildcat Tales: How did you prepare for the competition? Junior Schuman Chen: Every week Mr. Coatney gave us a day, sometimes two days, to practice our ensemble music with our group, so we basically took advantage of that work day. Since our piece wasn’t that long, we split it into two parts and... Read more »

To watch or not to watch?

Emma Barishman, Staff Writer
January 19, 2012

     People don’t have time to keep up with things on the same schedule the networks air programs. That’s why there are now a variety of ways to watch television.        “When I turn the TV on, I just watch whatever’s on,” senior Sara Bynum said. “Sometimes it’s Disney, or Logo.... Read more »

“Hold On ‘Til The Night” review

Amber Robinson, Business Manager
January 18, 2012

     Greyson Chance got his big break on the Ellen DeGeneres Show nearly eight months ago after his “Paparazzi” cover was seen by the television show host on YouTube. Since then, he has produced his own CD, “Hold On ‘Til The Night,” and has become the new teen heart-throb of every little... Read more »