Student organizers spread message of non-violence following Parkland shooting
Lauren Girgris, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 7, 2018
A walkout to protest gun violence was organized by juniors Payton Sliepka and Megha Manne and held on April 20, the anniversary of the Columbine Shooting, drawing about 100 students out to the memorial garden. “I took it upon myself to help organize the walkout because gun reform is...
Theatre to Perform at DSM
Carley Conrado, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 7, 2018
The theatre department will be performing “FAÇADE” from Jekyll & Hyde at the Dallas Summer Musical being held at Fair Park on May 17. “I was incredibly proud that our students’ hard work was recognized,” director of Jekyll & Hyde Cassidy McQuiston said. “Jekyll ...
Planoettes become National Champions
Julie Reynolds, Online Editor-in-chief
March 29, 2018
Planoettes received the Super Team National Champion Title and 6th place out of 120 teams, please congratulate the following ladies: Soloists – 5th runner-up Amy Driscoll 3rd runner-up Jami Friedman 2nd runner-up Abbey Barnett National Miss High Kick Company Marissa Chotiner Camille Lindholm ...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...