Artist’s adieu
by Saifiyah Zaki, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 2019
After seven years of teaching at the school, AP drawing and IB visual arts teacher Andrea Weide spent her last day on campus Tuesday, Oct. 1 before moving to Seattle, Wash. for her husband’s job. “I’m going to miss the community here [and] the relationships I have with my students,” W...
Bigger than football
by Jad Baajour, Sports Editor
September 13, 2019
Following his cardiac arrest that occurred on Aug. 16, Assistant Football Coach Tom Rapp returned to both teaching and coaching on Aug. 20 while continuing his recovery process. Rapp is entering his 44th year of teaching economics and coaching football as they have both become a major part of his lif...
Alexander in action
by Gracie Warhurst, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 6, 2019
As the new school year commences, bringing 37 new teachers with it, Kristy Alexander has taken on new responsibilities as an American Studies and Senate teacher, as well as one of four teacher mentors. Three of the four American Studies, or AmStud, teachers from the 2018-2019 school year accepted n...
Choosing Globalism
by Saifiyah Zaki and Abby Blasingame
May 22, 2019
A ceiling decked with flags from all around the world, hallways lined with phrases in Mandarin and Spanish, and walls promoting worldly connections greet visitors as they walk into Huffman Elementary. This spirit of internationalism comes from the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) e...
Top Class
by Mahi Patel, Advertising Manager
May 22, 2019
One might think in order to be valedictorian they must sacrifice every aspect of their life and constantly have their nose in a book. However, valedictorian of the senior class of 2019, Alex Lin, exemplifies that this is not always the case. With a staggering GPA of 4.71 and acceptances to three Ivy Le...
Real World Applicants
by Juliette Roberts, Copy Editor
May 1, 2019
Incoming juniors and seniors gathered at the Plano Event Center on April 26 for the Plano Mayor's Summer Internship Program Job Fair, ready to interview with various companies to land one of 120 spots as an intern for eight weeks in the summer. “[The internship program] gives a good opportunity to learn or...
Lewis’ Library
by Andrew Cox, Reporter
April 23, 2019
The school library isn’t the stereotypical silent, sterile library. It’s a place where students gather not only to read, study and work, but also feel comfortable to socialize, relax, and let loose with their friends. Going into the library at lunch, you hear just as much friendly conversation a...
Modeling World in Model United Nations
by Mahi Patel, Advertising Manager
March 9, 2019
The intensity in the room reaches a peak as the ambassadors of China make the final decision about whether to declare war on India. The ambassadors of India shake in their seats trying to come up with a threat, a deal, anything to stop the potentially catastrophic events that could destroy their countr...
Sparing is Caring
by Juliette Roberts, Copy Editor
February 28, 2019
The bowling team concluded their project, Panther Bowlers CARE, at the Plano Super Bowl on Feb. 18, spending a morning bowling with children from City House, a shelter and residential service. CARE stands for Connecting with local organizations, Acknowledging challenges in the community, and Represe...
Shooting for All-American Stars
by Emma Trussell, Photo Editor
January 22, 2019
All-American Bowl Experience The sun shines brightly, blocked only by the figure standing at 6’2”, stepping out onto the football field. Adrenaline courses through his veins. His heart pounds in his ears. His 202 pounds of muscle can’t compare to the weight of expectations on his shoulders. The fi...
