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Senior drum major Kyla Radke leads the school band through the Twilight concert.
(Photo by Carolyn Diaz)

Twilight Concert wows

Lochan Mourty, Staff Writer September 26, 2018

Marching band’s 15th annual Twilight concert kicked off in the gym this year on Aug. 28, bringing the Clark, Vines and Plano band departments together for collaborative performances. “It’s really...

The new student ID policy is in full swing without too much of a protest. Senior Sam
Dlott has his lanyard decked out in Wildcat flair. (photo by Abrianna Bohn)

New ID policy brings mixed feelings

Abrianna Bohn, Editor-in-Chief September 26, 2018

Administrators have implemented a new ID policy, which in now in effect with the intention of creating a safe learning environment for everyone on campus, where all students and staff will be required...

Senior Allison McCoin, holding her sign at the
walkout. (photo by Belle Maucieri)

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...

Seniors Max Kuenzer and Marlei Dismuke
portray Jekyll and Emma. (photo by Belle Maucieri)

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’...

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...

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...

Senior Vince Buccini helps with DECA cookie fundraiser that helps pay for state. He was one of the 22 who put in time and effort to make it to state.

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...

Seniors on signing day (top left to right) Dante Nicholson, Kaleb Macaway, Kentavious Bradley, Akanimoh Inyang, Timothy Langford, Dylan Peyton, Jarred Defrain, (bottom left to right) Megan Daleo, Allison Chang, and Maddie Weimer.

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...

Henry Canfield discusses his role in providing options to students with junior Camron
Betler and other students at the Career Fair.

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...

Participants in a charity color run enjoy flinging colors on themselves and other participants during one of the popular events. (photo used with permission by Wikimedia Commons)

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...

The change in exemptions will come as a blessing in June, when students who have
met the requirements can lounge around during finals.

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...

Students from Marjory Stoneman-Douglas High School pay tribute to fallen teachers and students during a candle light vigil. (photo used with permission by Getty Images)

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...

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