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The board members of the Limitless Foundation, all seniors at Plano high schools, pose for a group shot at a recent fundraiser. Used with permission of Abhinav Sridharan.

Limitless possibilities: Student-run nonprofit seeks to help underprivileged

Falyn Traina, Staff Writer & Featured Columnist November 3, 2014

Nine students are spending their own free time to meet and talk about the characteristic they all have in common -- a passion for helping people. Through their non-profit organization, the Limitless Foundation...

Members discuss books from the horror genre. Book Club is nice because we dont charge dues,Sellars said,Its a really low pressure club. Photo by Corey Picklesimer.

Readers delve into literature with Book Club

Corey Picklesimer, Staff Writer & Featured Columnist October 28, 2014

At the head of the roundtable sits book club King Arthur, a.k.a. librarian Debbie Sellars, and her crew of knightly readers. This is the first Book Club meeting and club-goers armed with lunch and novels...

From left to right, debaters seniors Kishan Srikanth, Danial Samani and Sankalp Singh work on pieces during their fifth period debate class. Photo by Rose Rana.

Striking a balance: Debaters discuss time management

Rose Rana, Staff Writer October 25, 2014

School can be difficult for many -- add on the pile of extracurricular activities kids do in order to meet with the standards of most colleges, and time is hard to come by. According to senior debate students,...

National Merit semifinalists reflect on achievement

National Merit semifinalists reflect on achievement

Anna Villano and Sonam Benakatti October 18, 2014

18 seniors were named National Merit semifinalists on Sept. 12 after achieving high scores on the Oct. 2013 PSAT. The Wildcat Tales congratulates seniors Rohan Bhatt, Serena Chen, Ria Chhabra, Min Cho,...

International Club promotes understanding between cultures

International Club promotes understanding between cultures

Lydia Sebany, Staff Writer & Featured Columnist October 17, 2014

A new club has come onto the scene and is bringing with it inspiration to students that want to dip their feet in many different cultures, no matter what their background. The International Club was...

Senior Jenny Bowden poses for a photo as she cares for Haitian orphans for the third year in a row. I definitely connected with the kids, regardless of cultural and language barriers, Bowden said.God has his ways of working with special circumstances.

Spreading the love: Students embark on mission trips

Falyn Traina, Staff Writer & Featured Columnist October 13, 2014

After hours of traveling, they finally arrived to their destination, Haiti. The sight is heart breaking, with impoverished children huddled around a dim light with only the comfort of song and prayer to...

Spanish Club sponsor Greg Shields is showered with ice water after his clubs team takes the victory in penalty kicks. Photo by Haley Samsel.

Language clubs compete in annual soccer tournament

Mari Brown, Staff Writer October 11, 2014

As part of an annual soccer tournament, language clubs competed against each other on Wed., Oct. 8 in a battle for a coveted trophy. The competition between the Spanish, French, Chinese and German clubs...

Alumnus Billy Ray Smith, pictured in #87, goes in for a defensive tackle in 1977. Every tackle brought me one step closer to my future, Smith said.0

From Wildcat to Razorback: Ex-NFL player reflects on time at Plano

Lizzy Ritchie, Staff Writer October 7, 2014

The year is 1977. A cool crisp December breeze is blowing through the walkways of the campus. A pep rally is in full swing as junior Billy Ray Smith Jr., known as BR to the student body, is preparing with...

The cast of Into the Woods, a student based theater production seniors Jason Head and Maggie Harvey collaborated on, shares a smile in a group photo. We had a plethora of talented actors, Harvey said.

Behind the mask: Theatre students plan UIL short film

Erienne Terpak, Staff Writer October 4, 2014

As featured on Best of SNO A boy slides in and out of the crowds, struggling to balance the different personas he possesses, the identities only he knows about. From friends to family to teachers to...

Homecoming court nominees 2014

Homecoming court nominees 2014

Gabrielle Lammons and Emily Perez September 23, 2014

The Homecoming court nominees were selected over a week ago to represent Plano at the upcoming football game against Flower Mound on Fri., Sept. 26 at John Clark Stadium. Vote for your favorite king and...

Lius original design for the T-shirt sparked controversy online between Plano and West students.

Protect our house: Rivalry sparked by t-shirt design

Anna Villano, Assistant Graphics Editor September 16, 2014

Plano’s identity is most commonly associated with one word: tradition. As the oldest high school in the city, it has had the chance to develop and hold true to its many rituals and habits. Senior Student...

Holding onto the motions

Holding onto the motions

Stephanee Smith, Staff Writer September 3, 2014

Wires and tubes leave her stranded in the same position on the hospital bed. Staying alone in the room leaves her emotionally and physically exhausted. Unable to rely on herself to do any necessary tasks...

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