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Men vs Women Info graphic outlines the health benefits of each gender

Men and women’s needs are distinctively different

Isis Kazadi, Opinion Editor March 28, 2019

Boys and girls oftentimes require different nutritional needs in order to properly develop as they begin to blossom into young adulthood. For many young people, nutrition is as easy as eat when you...

Juniors Heath Jackson and Laura Bernius performing as Sky and Sophie on premiere night of
the Mamma Mia show.

Energetic show Mamma Mia excites crowds

Amelia Bautz, Staff writer February 22, 2019

The theatre department put on an exciting performance of the musical Mamma Mia last month. The musical featured a multitude of songs by ABBA like; “Dancing Queen,” “Take A Chance On Me” and...

Army recruiter providing information to students about opportunities

Career Fair provides information to students about different paths

Riley Hayden, Photo Editor February 21, 2019

Career Fair offers students a place to ask questions and gain insight from many of the volunteers who reach out try to help young adults realize their path forward after high school. The fourth annual...

Planoette junior Karla Carrillo enjoying time and meeting new friends at Universal Studios theme park after spending time at
Disney World learning from the dancers.

Planoettes dance their way to Disney World

Katie Gallaway, News Editor February 21, 2019

The Planoettes traveled to Orlando, Fla. last month, where they attended the Disney Dancin’ Workshop and spent time having fun at the Disney parks. “At the workshop, we learned a short dance and...

Mr. Plano winner senior Cesar Mendoza accepting his prize front stage with the other
contestants behind him.

Mr. Plano full of laughs, absurdity

Alex Wells, Guest Writer February 21, 2019

The Mr. Plano pageant celebrated its 20th year with winner, Cesar Mendoza, who decided to donate all of the proceeds to the St. Jude’s Foundation. “Mr. Plano was a tribute to many of the bright,...

Handmade donation box for Plano Unicef book drive

Students give back to the Plano community through winter drives

Amelia Bautz, Staff Writer January 11, 2019

There are winter-themed drives going on at school right now in order to help members of the community who are in need as holidays get closer.      “People are more in need than ever during this...

Juniors Bryan St. John, Kasi Schiffer and
Mary Campbell enjoy watching one of the
performances while eating Chinese food
during the spring Stay Day last year. (photo
by Ashley Brockette)

Stay Day ready to wow

Amelia Bautz, Staff Writer November 5, 2018

Food trucks and live entertainment galore With Stay Day taking place on Nov. 2, students are excited for the festivities of this school tradition. For those unaware, Stay Day is an event that happens...

Dawn Niethamer and Dexter
Photos courtesy of Lisa Dexter.

Lisa Dexter returns home after long recovery

Katie Gallaway, News Editor November 5, 2018

Beloved nurse grateful to be back home after hospitalized last spring Lisa Dexter, beloved and dedicated school nurse of six years, suddenly had what doctors concluded was a hemorrhagic stroke last spring...

Junior Planoettes, Nina Siegel, Sarah Kinard, Christa Pfannenstiel, Callie Fish and Riley
Thomasson perform on the field with pink neck ties, ribbons and face paint in support of
breast cancer awareness.

Pink Out game helps breast cancer awareness

Riley Hayden, Staff Writer November 5, 2018

Planoettes give special performance, raise funds for annual charity Pink Out season represents a time for giving and charity, the school bands together to show support for breast cancer awareness by wearing...

Homecoming senior king and queen candidates are: first row, Caleb Yu, Bryce McDaniel, Kyron
Cumby, Sam Dlott, Rico Saldivar. Second row: Aiondra Vegara, Izzy Torres, Caroline Cloud,
Kendall Guillory, Phoebe Hamilton. Inset photo: Junior prince and princess Abby Christian and
Evan Lemon.

Homecoming preparations in motion

Katie Gallaway, News Editor November 5, 2018

Nominations, dress up days, dance theme revealed Homecoming is quickly approaching, and Stuco is already working hard to plan the event, including the football game on Nov. 9 and the dance on Nov. 10. The...

New associate principal for curriculum, Coryn Prince, looks over the day’s work in her new
office. She comes to us from Jasper High School. (photo by Katie Gallaway)

Changes in faculty, administration

Katie Gallaway, News Editor September 26, 2018

There are several new administrators, as well as a few staff with position changes, who are ready to help the student body throughout the school year. Robert Shepard, one of the speech and debate coaches,...

Speech goes to nationals

Katie Gallaway, News Editor September 26, 2018

Eight students from the speech and debate team, lead by speech coach and alumni Stef Cambra, won big at the national tournament in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. this summer. “These days are emotionally, physically...

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