District moves to accomodate refugee students

District moves to accomodate refugee students

Their English is broken at best, but it’s better than that of their parents, who speak none. Their schooling, if there was any, has been interrupted by civil war, discrimination and time spent praying for a second chance in refugee camps.... READ MORE »»

Just clowning around

Just clowning around

 Senior Zach Pletcher is not your average teenager in the work force.  He does not make a living at a fast food joint or a clothing store, mindlessly standing in front of a cash register.   He does not show up to work wearing a muted company... READ MORE »»

Medical issues lead to early teacher retirement

Medical issues lead to early teacher retirement

Business teacher Kay Ward only had one month behind the desk this year before her life came to a screeching halt, causing her to say goodbye to her 12-year teaching career at the school. Over the past year, Ward has had back surgery, thyroid... READ MORE »»

Time heals wounds

Time heals wounds

During a football game in 2010, free safety LC Wright was sprinting to tackle the Plano Senior High running back hurling towards him. As he dived, the player’s knee slammed into Wright’s right shoulder, knocking it completely out of socket.... READ MORE »»

Junior wins Miss Teen Fort Worth title

Junior wins Miss Teen Fort Worth title

Junior Aloria Prince stands backstage, waiting for the Miss Teen Fort Worth 2012 pageant to begin. It is only her second pageant, but her hopes are high. All around her is chaos as the other contestants prepare to go onstage. Girls apply their... READ MORE »»

Leaving the print behind

Leaving the print behind

By the time midterms roll around in a few weeks, the average AP World History classroom will be changed forever.  At the beginning of the second nine weeks, the school district will be replacing all of the AP World textbooks with brand new,... READ MORE »»

One-way ticket to adventure

One-way ticket to adventure

When the school year comes to a close, seniors will be shopping for prom, brainstorming senior pranks or gearing up for graduation, but not senior Makayla Velarde. She will be in Europe soaking in the rich culture. She will have the opportunity... READ MORE »»

Inside South Pacific

Inside South Pacific

In the past, musicals contained one group: musical theater. This year however, is an exception South Pacific contained a diverse group of people, from theater, choir, and orchestra/band students to Marquettes and football players. The play sets... READ MORE »»