Review: Spettacolo

Emma Barishman, Staff Writer
May 18, 2012

The energy of Spettacolo might sneak up on the audience, but its power never dies throughout the entire show. The annual percussion show, whose name is Italian for “show,” features musicians of all levels—from elementary school students to parents. The show opens with quiet narration from percussion... Read more »

The Advance Fashion Design Show: Premiere

Kathleen Shaffer, Staff Writer
May 9, 2012

The work of 17 designers, 95 models, more than 102 outfits, hair stylists and makeup artist will combine at the Doyle Dean Performing Arts Center on May 18 for the Advance Fashion Design fashion show, Premiere. Senior Sofie Kyhnel’s line is named Pretty Tough because each item will be studded after... Read more »

Rookie classes

Kimberly Mei, Staff Writer
May 4, 2012

Engineering Design and Problem Solving      Students this past year had the option of taking Engineering Design and Problem Solving, a course designed by the Cockrell School of Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. The students, working primarily in teams, complete a design build project... Read more »

Change of heart

Danielle Deraleau, Staff Writer
May 4, 2012

     During routine football drills, senior Brett Arnold suddenly felt dizzy. He felt his breath coming short, and his heart pounding in his chest. As he rounded a corner while doing laps, he could barely stand up.      “I couldn’t breathe, and I just collapsed on the field during practice,”... Read more »

The baking spirit

Kathy Santiago, Staff Writer
May 4, 2012

Any food worth salt knows that good food is an art form. But, nowhere is the term “culinary arts” more appropriate than when it’s applied to the dessert course. Whether making sugar sculptures, constructing elegant wedding cakes, or simply adding that final drizzle of chocolate to the perfect torte,... Read more »

SING 2012

Jessica Allman, Staff Writer
May 3, 2012

It all started in elementary school, sitting in his very first music class singing along to the piano with his classmates. In that moment, he realized that he had a genuine interest in music. After joining his middle school choir in sixth grade, he started to become aware of his true talent. Now senior... Read more »

Carrying on a Navy Tradition

Danielle Deraleau, Staff Writer
May 3, 2012

     Attend The University of Oklahoma, study some German and then join the Navy. These are the plans senior Justice Connery has lined up for his next few years.      Connery’s family has an extensive military background. His dad is in the Navy, and Connery said that is what mainly inspired... Read more »

Maelyn Schramm: Writing Across the Community

Emma Barishman, Staff Writer
May 3, 2012

Maelyn Schramm hadn’t expected to win the internship with the Dallas Morning News when she applied. But she had nothing to lose and everything to gain. Schramm walked into editors’ period that day, unaware that she was the new Dallas Morning News intern. Sponsor Terry Quinn was the one to tell her... Read more »

Juniors going to prom: How they feel about attending the seniors’ dance

Alyssa Matesic, Staff Writer
April 19, 2012

     “This year, it’s new to me, so I don’t know what it all is,” junior Lauren Gilmore said. “Next year, I’ll know what I’m doing more. It’ll probably be more put together.”      “I’m worried that I won’t be included in what’s going on, that I won’t be taken seriously,”... Read more »

Save the Orangutans: Environmental Club fundraiser for Sumatran Orangutans

Maddie Patton, Staff Writer
April 19, 2012

  Although Plano is 9720 miles from Sumatra, an island in Indonesia, the Environmental Club is partnering with the Sumatran Orangutan Society and PanEco to preserve the habitat of Sumatran Orangutans. Both organizations are involved primarily in the conservation of Sumatran Orangutans, putting all funds... Read more »