Connor Reed loses his “sweet flow”

Maelyn Schramm, Opinion/Editorial Editor
February 7, 2012

     Senior Connor Reed, whose hair is known as “Sweet Flow,” shaved his hair today during B lunch to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association. PALS organized a fundraiser to help send Jacob, a child with muscular dystrophy, to camp. Each of the Mr. Plano contestants were divided into... Read more »

Kurt Doty: Mr. Plano Winner

Daniel Hinson, Print Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2012

     The Homecoming King has a new title: Mr. Plano. Senior Kurt Doty “wowed” the crowd and panel of judges during the 13th annual Mr Plano pagent, winning two awards, Mr. Plano and the People’s Choice Award.      “I am truly humbled and thankful for receiving this prestigious award,”... 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 »

Boys soccer coach reaches a milestone

Erin Ball, Staff Writer
February 3, 2012

Boys soccer head coach Bob Weir received his 500th career win last Friday night against Richardson High School. The administration threw Weir a small celebration party the following Tuesday morning for other staff members to help celebrate the landmark victory. Cake was served, and pictures were taken... Read more »

Current events

Madison McDaniel, Online Editor-in-Chief
February 2, 2012

For the week of Feb. 27 – March 2, 2012 1. “The Artist” was a bg topic early this week for winning the Oscar for best motion picture. 2. This was unique because it was the first of its kind to win top honors since 1929. 3. Sadly, this week there was a high school shooting in Chardon,... Read more »

Let your Wildcat out: Final farewell to PISD Superintendent Dr. Otto

Madison McDaniel and Diva Gulati, Online Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2012

     During 5th period today, students from school organizations such as Student Congress and National Honor Society gathered in the lecture hall to hear PISD Superintendent Dr. Otto speak one final time. After 17 years in this position, Dr. Otto said goodbye to 55,000 students and 7,000 employees.... Read more »

Acadmeic Decathalon places at regionals

January 24, 2012

The Academic Decathalon team took first place at regionals in the large school category. Individual students also placed in different events and the team will advance to the state competition in Houston on Feb. 22 – 26. Taylor A’Latorre 2nd in Music 1st in Economics, 1st in Language Arts 1st... Read more »

A place on the wall

Kimberly Mei, Staff Writer
January 24, 2012

     Seven pieces of art crafted by the hands of AP art students will hang on the coveted walls of the Dallas Museum of Art in the Young Masters Fine Arts Exhibition, only feet away from Monet’s shimmering water lilies and Dali’s melting dreamscapes. Out of 475 artworks submitted from all over... Read more »

Political poll results

January 20, 2012

How many Republican presidential candidates can you name? 197 students polled All                                                    15% 4+                                                     23% 3                                                      ... Read more »

Right in the basket

Cristina Seanez, Staff Writer
December 8, 2011

    With a blazing 13-1 start, head coach Lynn Meger said the girls Basketball team are putting the ball right in the basket. District play begins tonight against Allen.     The team has competed against Rowlett, Wakeland, Naaman Forest and McKinney. So far they’ve won one tournament and... Read more »