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 »
Blogging through the journey: Student uses Tumblr to document college admissions process
Kaitlin Fischer, Staff Writer
December 14, 2012
She goes into her room and works on her college essays. She sits alone, in front of her Mac, thinking of her future and how she can make herself unique to the colleges she is applying to. She ponders silently for a few minutes and then opens her Internet browser. She types in the link she has... Read more »
Lots of sole: Plano paws with style
Joseph Diller, Staff Writer
October 16, 2012
It could be a month before he wears the same pair of shoes again. Starting in ninth grade, junior Christian Mendez collects shoes to feed his yearning for some new kicks. He now owns over 50 individual pairs of shoes. Mendez’s brother gave him his first shoes which kicked off his craze with footwear;... Read more »
A rising star: Student plays guitar and sings on campus
Maddi Marshall, Staff Writer
October 15, 2012
As a few gather around him every Wednesday before and after school, he sings and strums on his guitar. Senior Sean Crawford’s music can be heard echoing throughout campus. “I really started getting into music back in middle school at Frankford,” Crawford said. “My band teacher... Read more »
A place to stand out: Student’s search for something to be involved in
Jessica Allman, Staff Writter
October 13, 2012
Tears filled her eyes as all she had been preparing for and hoping for shattered before her feet. Her mother, her inspiration, was there for her through it all. When senior Kristen Whittaker didn’t make Planoettes, her initial feelings were defeat and disappointment. But she didn’t give up. She was... Read more »
Beat of his heart: Drumline captain shares experiences
Brooke Combs, Staff Writer
October 13, 2012
His passion for band began in the sixth grade. But after attending football games during middle school, he realized his true calling was drumline. Freshman year at Vines, senior James Darling tried out for drumline and made it. “It was a smaller drumline than Jasper’s,” Darling said. “We all... Read more »
Homecoming Queen nominee: Natalie Demarest
JP Salazar, Editor-in-Chief
October 9, 2012
Q: What does homecoming mean to you? A: It’s bringing all the school spirit into one week. The fact that we bring back all the alumni, all the homecoming kings and queens gets everyone excited about their school. It gives everyone a lot of spirit. Q: Why do you want be homecoming queen? A: Because... Read more »
Get to know the Homecoming Court
October 9, 2012
Click on a name and read our nominee Q&A! Kings Alex Newell Billy Quach Josh D’PenhaD’Souza Steve Thotakat Lucas Friedberg Queens Kaitlyn Ayrton Natalie Demarest Sloan Iverson Moriah Senteney Salsabil Rashid
Homecoming King nominee: Alex Newell
Rachel Chen, Staff Writer
October 9, 2012
Q: What would it mean to you if you won Homecoming King? A: It would mean a lot. It would mean that I have the approval of my peers, which I very highly esteem. And I guess it would mean the school deemed me able to represent us, which I think would be an extreme honor, since I love Plano. Q: What part... Read more »
Homecoming King nominee: Josh D’PenhaD’Souza
Alexis Harris, Staff Writer
October 9, 2012
Q: Were you campaigning for homecoming king? A: I campaigned to five people. I honestly wasn’t campaigning seriously, I was like, “It’s my senior year, I’ll just do it as a joke.” I was like, “Hey, vote for me for Homecoming king,” I guess word just spread. Q: What are your plans... Read more »
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