AcDec off to successful start
Abigail Thomas, Staff Writer/Photo Editor
December 9, 2016
Academic Decathlon (AcDec) has ranked six out of eight against different teams across the state at their last meet at Highland Park last month. “I had to work my tail off to prepare for this contest. There is no feeling quite like winning. It's a great feeling, knowing that you have made yourself,...
Big Fish consider Wildcat entrepreneurs
Abigail Thomas, Staff Writer/Photo Editor
December 9, 2016
Dallas Mavericks owner, Shark Tank star and entrepreneur Mark Cuban was on campus to listen to presentations by students involved in Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) at an event called Fish Bowl, that mirrors the show Shark Tank, and chose to vote for two student made inventions. ...
Talking about teenage mental health
Sabrina LeBoeuf, Editor-in-Chief
December 9, 2016
How to help teens cope with the loss of peers was the topic discussed at the forum hosted by the Grant Halliburton Foundation due to recent deaths in the student body. “If you only take one tool from this session, it should be conversation,” Vanita Halliburton, president and co-fou...
Standardized testing inadequate
Ted Wu, Staff Writer/Sports Editor
November 16, 2016
Standardized testing is a poor indicator of academic readiness, drawing attention away from students’ good grades and extracurricular activities. As many seniors get ready for the next four years of their lives by applying for college, a huge emphasis is placed on their standardized testing...
Orchestra students selected for elite ensembles
Abby Zimmardi, Staff Writer
November 16, 2016
Plano orchestra had 22 students make it into All-Region, which are ensembles composed of the best players in the region. Students who made the symphony orchestra were Jocelyn Ho and Alexandria Cui, both on first violin. On second violin, Raymond Jow, Ben Juan, Sharon Zhang and Daniel Wang made it. Jarod...
Band advanced to area competition
Arielle Raveney, Staff Writer
November 16, 2016
The Wildcat band received 14th out of 25 at area competition on Saturday, Oct. 29 after receiving sweepstakes at UIL on Oct. 22. “I am absolutely proud of the score band received at UIL,” head band director Jason Lewis said. “The students have worked incredibly hard all season, and they were rewarded...
Student Congress Honors Veterans Day
Libby Cooper, Staff Writer
November 8, 2016
Student Congress will be celebrating Veterans Day by bringing recognition to those who have served or are currently serving in the US Military on Nov. 11. "Veterans Day is very significant, as there are people who are out there fighting for our country every day. It is important that w...
Wildcat Band Prepares for UIL Competition
Abigail Thomas, Staff Writer/Photo Editor
October 24, 2016
The Wildcat Marching Band will be performing their show Vagabond, on Oct. 15 for their Pre-UIL and Oct. 22 for their UIL performances in hopes of obtaining a first division superior rating in order to qualify for the area round on Oct. 29. “The band staff began planning for this year’s...
National Merit first round named
Grace Tsichlis, Staff Writer
October 24, 2016
National Merit Scholarship semifinalists achieved high scores on their PSAT, allowing them to be considered for rewards in this academic competition, and Plano had 27 of these qualifiers. “If you become one of the select few finalists you could end up getting significant amounts of money,”...
Clark Teacher Kayla Olivias wins technology award
Libby Cooper, Staff Writer
September 30, 2016
Kayla Olivas received a Tech Titans award this past August at the Intercontinental Hotel in Addison, Texas. Olivas was nominated for the award in April 2016 by Tracy Franco, the assistant principal of Clark high school. Among some 50 finalists, Olivas was one of 12 winners. The Tech...
Plano’s Closet makes Difference
Grace Tsichlis, Staff Writer
September 30, 2016
Plano’s Closet is a club that works to make an impact on campus by collecting food and clothes for students in need. “Plano’s Closet is an umbrella for two different types of donations. Our first is food, called the Backpack Buddies program.” Jacqueline Mizeur said, the sponsor...
Club Rush advertise student life
Shida Khorrami, Staff Writer
September 30, 2016
Students were given the opportunity to attend the annual Club Rush and talk to club representatives for information. Club Rush occurred on Sept. 14, before school and during both lunches. During the event, club representatives handed out flyers and worked to gain new members. National...
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