Soaring to the top (of the scale)

Emma Barishman, Staff Writer
February 16, 2012

     Becoming an opera singer isn’t something Leigh McGuill ever thought she would be considering as a career. However, when her teacher, Broadway veteran David Gaschen tested her range and discovered how high McGuill could sing, she knew it was what she wanted.      “I think she has a special... Read more »

Two Plano love stories

Alyssa Matesic, Staff Writer
February 14, 2012

Tori Roberson and Daniel Duncan      She was playing percussion in a practice room at Wilson Middle School. He was nervously running lines through his head outside the door. It was March 14, 2008 – a date that has remained significant to seniors Tori Roberson and Daniel Duncan for years.     ... Read more »

Orchestra Solo and Ensemble: The musicians’ look

Yeesoo Lee, Staff Writer
January 26, 2012

Wildcat Tales: How did you prepare for the competition? Junior Schuman Chen: Every week Mr. Coatney gave us a day, sometimes two days, to practice our ensemble music with our group, so we basically took advantage of that work day. Since our piece wasn’t that long, we split it into two parts and... Read more »

Fashion and popcorn

Erin Ball, Staff Writer
January 24, 2012

     The advanced fashion design class is currently holding its biggest fundraiser of the year. The students are trying to raise money in order to pay for class field trips as well as new materials and fabrics for their more costly projects. They are selling popcorn, in an array of different flavors... Read more »

The gift of giving

Haley Bunnell, Staff Writer
January 24, 2012

     She hands the vet receptionist $30. Thirty dollars to pay for medicine for her sick cat. But that money was not something she could spend lightly. It was the last bit of money she and her husband had because they were laid off due to the poor economy. They tried desperately to get a job, but... Read more »

Senior Daniel Walls recieves letterman from softball

January 19, 2012

Senior Daniel Walls has been a proud fan of the softball team. On Jan. 18, the team awarded him a letterman jacket for his continued support.

Keepin’ It Clean

Shezal Padani, Staff Writer
December 8, 2011

Born and raised in a traditional Mexican family, head janitor Jacob Ortiz Osorio moved to America in Dec. 1999 with his ultimate goal to move back to his home country. “[My goal is] to finish my house in Mexico, save as much as I can and move back to my country,” Osorio said. “I wasn’t... Read more »

Teacher’s Pet: Jenay Pressly

Ashley Gaudlip, Staff Writer
November 16, 2011

Some students are still trying to figure out the type of career they want to have after high school. But to junior Jenay Pressly, the choice is clear: teaching. Pressly, who is a student in the education training class and a member of Plano’s TAFE/kids club, said she wants to go on to teach special... Read more »

Dancing the Dream

Stephanie Jabri
November 14, 2011

     Senior Ansyn Carpenter has been dancing since the ninth grade, and he is already on a Korean talent show. The show features singers, rappers and dancers in an “American Idol” type competition that allows contestants to showcase their talents and then face elimination.      Carpenter... Read more »

You’ve got a friend in me: Cameron Meyers and Dane Osbourne

Cristina Seanez, Staff Writer
October 27, 2011

     Walking through the halls, period by period, helping “an amazing guy” is what senior Cameron Meyers’ high school experience is like. Meyers works side by side with senior Dane Osbourne, who has a physical disability called cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy is a disability in human development,... Read more »