MTNA Competition finalist, Jason Lin
Julie Reynolds, Online Editor-in-chief
March 27, 2018
Jason Lin placed in 2nd at the MTNA Competition as well as an award for the best Chopin performance. His goal is to one day compete at the Van Cliburn competition in Fort Worth, please congratulate Jason on his accomplishments!
DECA goes to state
Regan Munstedt, Opinion Editor
March 8, 2018
Filed under News
Plano had 22 students compete in the state DECA competition in downtown Dallas from Feb. 20-22. “DECA is an international marketing organization that prepares ambitious students to enter the business world,” club sponsor Samantha Spears said. At the state contest, there are competitive events based...
National Signing Day celebrates athletes
Regan Munstedt, Opinion Editor
March 8, 2018
On National Signing Day, Feb. 7, 11 senior athletes committed to playing sports at a collegiate level. Students with hopes of signing are in constant contact with colleges throughout high school, trying to find the coach and team that fits them the best. By committing to a college, the student is accepted...
For uncertain seniors, juniors, Henry Canfield provides valuable aid
Abigail Thomas, Editor-in-chief
March 8, 2018
Filed under News
Henry Canfield is a Career and College Counselor on campus who aims to help students figure out what the next steps in their lives are. “I’m here to be another resource to the counseling department to help them wherever I can,” Canfield said. Canfield travels b...
NHS gets ready for 5k color run
Abbey Cole, Staff Writer
March 8, 2018
Filed under News
National Honor Society (NHS) is hosting the second annual 5K color run on March 3 with Plano East and Plano West to donate to the Plano ISD Core Store, which provides school supplies to teachers. Even though the color run is a fun event, NHS is determined about collecting money for their teachers in...
Finals exemptions, Nine absences per class now allowed due to extreme flu season
Lauren Girgis, Editor-in-chief
March 8, 2018
Filed under News
The number of allotted absences for finals exemption that was changed by the school board, largely due to the flu epidemic, has been met with delight from previously concerned students. “The flu epidemic was the main reason for the extension,” Assistant Principal Bryan Spiritus said...
Parkland sparks safety concerns
Abigail Thomas, Editor-in-chief
February 28, 2018
Filed under News
Plano ISD reminds campuses of the safety measures that are in place and are practiced year round, in light of one of the deadliest school shootings in US history, which took place in Parkland, Fla. “Our work in maintaining safe campuses is ongoing throughout the year, not only when tragedies are in...
Students showcase unique abilities for Plano’s Got Talent
Carley Conrado, Staff Writer
February 15, 2018
Filed under News, School Events, Top Stories
National Honor Society (NHS) is preparing for the 10th annual talent show on March 2, Plano’s Got Talent, with senior president Caitlin Zhu making sure to keep up with the prominent reputation that the show is known for. “We are not planning on changing much about the show from pa...
Super Blue Blood Moon dawns on Plano
Abrianna Bohn, Photo Editor
February 15, 2018
Filed under News
The Super Blue Blood Moon is a astronomical phenomenon that will be visible on Jan. 31 throughout most of the Midwestern and Western states for the first time in 150 years, Space.com said. The event is the combination of three much more common occurrences: the lunar eclipse, the blue moon and the...
Pen Pals exchange letters elementary kids
Kaydin Robertson, A&E Editor
February 15, 2018
Filed under News, Student Life
Kaylee Willman, a senior, and the president of the Pen Pal Program, has significantly grown her club in hopes of reviving the skill of letter writing, providing opportunities for mentorship and improvements in writing abilities. “I decided on a pen pal club because elementary s...
Mr. Plano begins production prep
Regan Munstedt, Opinion Editor
February 15, 2018
Filed under News, School Events
Plano’s annual male beauty contest, Mr. Plano, where 12 young men representing various organizations put on a show to fundraise for charity, will take place on Feb. 24. “Each guy performs in an opening dance number, fashion, a question portion and the talent portion,” p...
Flu outbreak spreads to Plano, causes panic
Kelsey Reynolds, Feature Editor
February 15, 2018
Filed under News
Texas residents have been hit dramatically with the influenza virus that has infected hundreds in just this year. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) states that nearly 400 people in Dallas County have been hospitalized with the flu since September, which is nearly five times t...
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