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State changes graduation requirements for current freshmen

State changes graduation requirements for current freshmen

Mohona Aziz, Staff Writer October 15, 2014

Forget the graduation plan of the past -- the new HB5 bill, also known as the Foundation-Endorsement Plan, is here to stay. Starting this school year, incoming freshmen will have to meet new requirements...

French students pose for a group photo outside the Dallas Museum of Art on Oct. 9.

French Club visits Dallas Museum of Art

Abigail Werner, Staff Writer October 14, 2014

French students recently visited the Dallas Museum of Art on Thurs., Oct. 9 as a cultural and bonding experience. Although the trip was mainly directed towards French Cub, any students taking French...

FFA members pose for a group photo at the State Fair of Texas.

FFA attends state fair to celebrate Agricultural Awareness Day

Suhina Chopra, Staff Writer October 9, 2014

FFA organizations from across Texas met up at the State Fair of Texas on Oct. 7 to raise awareness and gain knowledge about the many aspects of agriculture in the United States. FFA organized a number...

Seniors Ting-Wei Hsu and Ryan Hosein work to complete an activity about soil in Mark Yoders fourth period AP Environmental Science class.

AP Environmental Science curriculum undergoes overhaul

Abigail Werner, Staff Writer October 8, 2014

AP Environmental Science (APES) curriculum is changing rapidly due to changes being implemented by APES teachers throughout the district. Formerly a Power Point based class, the new modifications to the...

Students study in the library during fifth period for science teacher Tyler Willes class. The library is a place for learning and studying, Sellars said.

Library lockdown: Librarian introduces new policies

MaryClare Colombo, Staff Writer October 5, 2014

After joining the library staff this year, librarian Debbie Sellars has recently announced drastic alterations to library procedures. Due to printer abuse in recent years, the library has decided to return...

Worshipers to gather for annual See You at the Pole

Worshipers to gather for annual ‘See You at the Pole’

Nina Dillon, Staff Writer September 21, 2014

A nationwide student led event that has taken place since 1990 will be held at the flag pole on Sept. 24 at 7:30 a.m. See You At The Pole allows students and teachers to crowd around the pond to pray,...

Junior Cate Goff suggests changes to school policy concerning decisions around Homecoming and other school events.  Photo by Taylor Norris.

Candidates deliver speeches for Junior Class President

Haley Samsel, Online Editor-in-Chief September 4, 2014

One thousand, four hundred and thirty-three students. Four candidates. One Junior Class President. On Sept. 4, Plano’s Class of 2016 was presented a choice between juniors Jeffrey Kim, Jenny Juarez,...

Ash and Abhinav take a photo after the TFA state tournament awards ceremony.

Speech and debate members earn top honors at UIL state, TFA

Rachel Chen, Copy Editor May 29, 2014

Standing on a large wooden stage with other finalists as yellow light floods the auditorium, students wait as one by one, finalists in the Texas Forensic Association (TFA) state tournament are named. When...

Author and activist Maya Angelou died on May 28 at the age of 86.

Legendary author Maya Angelou dies at 86

Madea Neyor, Staff Writer May 28, 2014

Award-winning author and civil rights activist Maya Angelou died Wednesday morning, May 28 at her North Carolina home, according to reports from the Associated Press. She was 86 years old. Angelou...

Band and orchestra combine for ‘Pops by the Pond’

Rachel Zhang, Staff Writer May 22, 2014

Each year, orchestra combines with a part of band to present Pops by the Pond, an outdoor concert which features songs from Pirates of the Caribbean, Indiana Jones and the Phantom of the Opera, among other...

Mastering the mridangam: student selected for 2014 Young Masters program

Mastering the mridangam: student selected for 2014 Young Masters program

Anna Villano, Staff Writer April 28, 2014

A double-headed drum most commonly used to accompany Indian classical music and dance has experienced a unique twist from its traditional roots. A project proposal by junior Jay Appaji pairs this drum,...

Clinicals students to plan new year

Clinicals students to plan new year

Ashley Stuber, Staff Writer April 24, 2014

Those newly accepted into the clinical program will meet to discuss the next school year on Apr. 24. They will be told to expect to wear scrubs every day, wake up early and take on responsibility for the...

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