Mr. Plano contestant: Billy Quach (Mr. Bowling)

February 8, 2013

Q: What charity would you pick if you won? Why? A: I would pick Make a Wish Foundation. I saw what they did for A Walk for Kyle and I liked it. Q: What superhero would you be and why? A: I would be Iron Man. He has cool technology and he’s really smart. Q: If you could only bring one thing on an island... Read more »

Mr. Plano contestant: Ryan Hsu (Mr. Orchestra)

February 8, 2013

Q: What charity would you pick if you won? Why? A: I would probably pick St. Jude’s, because it’s a major organization. I want to help kids or individuals that need help on a daily basis. Kids are our future and we want them to have a good life. Q: What superhero would you be and why? A: I guess... Read more »

Mr Plano contestant: Teekay Biti (Mr. Basketball)

February 8, 2013

Q: What charity would you pick if you won? Why? A: I would choose the Wounded Warriors Foundation. One of our basketball alumni lost his leg during service this year. Q: What superhero would you be and why? A: I would be Batman. I feel like Batman is probably the smartest superhero and he’s really... Read more »

Mr. Plano contestant: Francis Mtuke (Mr. FCA)

February 8, 2013

Q: What charity would you pick if you won? Why? A: I would pick My Friend’s House, to help kids out that aren’t as fortunate as we are. Q: What superhero would you be and why? A: I would be Flash because he’s fast. He can get out of situations in a flash if he needs to. Q: If you could only bring... Read more »

Mr. Plano contestant: Hunter White (Mr. NHS)

February 8, 2013

Q: What charity would you pick if you won? Why? A: I would choose City House, a shelter for teens who have been abused. I believe that’s a very good charity. I have some friends that went there. Q: What superhero would you be and why? A: I think I’d be Superman. He’s clean-cut, has a solid reputation... Read more »

It’s Wildcat business: Students manage own business

Alexis Harris, Staff Writer
January 29, 2013

     They are no longer just high school students. They are college-bound students. They are adulthood-bound students. They are in the final stage of preparation for a life outside of high school. According to the Institute of Education Sciences in 2010, the greatest number of degrees earned in America... Read more »

Polishing pearls: Counselor runs confidence-boosting program for girls

Tehreem Shahab, Staff Writer
January 29, 2013

     Keisha Howard’s day job as a guidance counselor involves her helping students. Howard has a very busy schedule, but she is still able to find time for her side job as a model. She is proud of her natural and inner beauty and believes other girls should feel the same way about themselves.     ... Read more »

Now you see it, now you don’t: Student pursues passion for magic

Myiah Jones, Staff Writer
January 10, 2013

That is definitely witchcraft. That’s not possible. How did you do that? Wait, what was that? A crowd of students watches as coins disappear and then reappear from empty hands. At the center of attention, senior Danny Cheng amazes onlookers as he displays a few magic tricks.      Cheng... Read more »

We Walk for Kyle

Kathleen Shaffer, Staff Writer
January 10, 2013

For almost a full semester, they got to know someone with a vivid imagination and a spark they would never forget. Kyle Witt was involved in the Partner’s PE program and after he passed away at the end of October, his classmates decided the best way to honor him would be to host a walk and raise money... Read more »

The spirit of Plano

Alexandria Oguntula, Staff Writer
December 14, 2012

     The student section is filled and banners flutter in the nighttime air. No matter the weather, students come out with paw signs and maroon shirts to support their peers.      Senior Varqa Azimi sees the school as much more than just a place to learn.      “To me, Plano means family,”... Read more »