Political poll results
January 20, 2012
How many Republican presidential candidates can you name? 197 students polled All 15% 4+ 23% 3 ...
Right in the basket
Cristina Seanez, Staff Writer
December 8, 2011
With a blazing 13-1 start, head coach Lynn Meger said the girls Basketball team are putting the ball right in the basket. District play begins tonight against Allen. The team has competed against Rowlett, Wakeland, Naaman Forest and McKinney. So far they've won one tournament and got...
Custer’s Last Band supports local charities
Miles Hutson, Staff Writer
November 20, 2011
By day they are social studies teachers, but by afternoon, night and weekend Matt Cone, Scott Fenney, Jeff Brooks, Joe Snider and Jason Barton can often be found playing rock and blues during a practice session or live event. Custer's Last Band now plays hits from Elvis Presley, Lynyrd Skynyrd and The...
Building D is for Dean
Kimberly Mei, Staff Writer
November 15, 2011
Building D has been reborn as the new Doyle Dean Performing Arts Center. On Thursday, Nov. 3, the new facility was formally unveiled with a ribbon cutting ceremony in front of the pond. Then the guests headed inside the performing arts center for the dedication service. The Symphony Orchestra...
4×4 Game Plan
Jessica Allman, Staff Writer
November 14, 2011
The 4x4 plan was passed in 2007 meaning that this year’s seniors will be the first to graduate under its requirements. With the 4x4 plan all students must take four years of math, science, English and history, and many students find it hard to make room for elective classes. “I’ve...
Fall Into New York City Chic
Kathy Santiago, Staff Writer
November 14, 2011
From the pounding steps of dominance to the bright lights on the runway, fashion designer teacher Bonnie Turnbo will introduce the “City Chic” fashion show on November 16 held in the Cafeteria at 7 o’clock noon. “I want the classmates to understand the power of my students work,” Turnbo...
No makeup Mondays
Danielle Deraleau, Featured Columnist
November 14, 2011
The idea of No Makeup Mondays originated from an online blog entitled "The Beauty Bean". The bloggers expressed that they thought the idea of going without makeup for a day could help promote a better body image and inspire more confidence in individuals. The blog has gotten a lot of responses...
Students Commit to Colleges on Early Signing Day
November 9, 2011
Girls Basketball Stephanie Afunugo – Wayland Baptist University Softball Kristen Miles – Louisiana Tech University Ashley McDowell – Lamar University Erin Lowell – University of the Incarnate Word Katherine Batey – Midwestern University MacKenzie Velasquez – Lehigh University Volleyball...
Rivalry Runs Deep…Into the Fountain
Diva Gulati and Meital Boim, Editors
November 4, 2011
In a display of school spirit, paws were posted around the Plano West fountain and the water was dyed maroon. Although senior high schools have played pranks on each other in the past, school officials say that this may have damaged West’s water guard. “Some of it’s in good taste,” officer...
Help a hero
Kathleen Shaffer, Staff Writer
October 31, 2011
The American soldiers sacrifice their time to protect the citizens. The soldiers don’t get to come home every day after work. Even during the holiday season many soldiers don’t get the chance to spend time with their family. The Help A Hero fundraiser is supporting the troops by allowing...
Moving on without Jobs
Matt Wood, Staff Writer
October 27, 2011
Upon going to the Apple website on Oct. 5, customers were not welcomed by the latest Apple innovations, but instead by a commemorative photo honoring Steve Jobs. Jobs passed away at his home in California that day, after fighting pancreatic cancer for 8 years. The Apple homepage was simple and...
Planoette Pink-Out Game
Stephanie Jabri, Staff Writer
October 5, 2011
About one in eight women in the U.S. will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her life time. To help raise money and awareness, the Planoettes are holding a “Pink Out” football game for the second year in a row. The game will be held on October 28 at Clark Stadium, during National...