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The News Source of Plano East Senior High School

Panther Prints

The News Source of Plano East Senior High School

Panther Prints

The JV tennis team holds a team meeting dring practice on Sept. 20.

Sporting Positive Mindsets

by Emma Trussell, Photo Editor Nov 15, 2018

Most serious athletes push themselves to do their best by practicing consistently and thinking of new ways to improve—all with the goal of winning in mind, but a big role in how they play is tied into...

Teachers in Training

Teachers in Training

by Evanna Momtaj, Reporter Nov 8, 2018

The northern corner of the school holds what most people know as the old lunch detention room and the Panther Preschool, but it is so much more than that. These rooms serve as instructional centers for...

Teacher Jesus-Octavio Oropeza demonstrates taking profile shots to his digital media students.

Training Tomorrow’s TV Crews

by Andrew Cox, Reporter Oct 25, 2018

Behind every video feed, there’s an entire team—operators, editors, producers—and each member contributes a unique set of skills and training. The audiovisual production class aims to give students...

Mr. Albert directs the flutes during marching practice after school on Sept. 13.

Band Director by Day, Ping Pong Champion by Night

by Elena Hamlin, Reporter Sep 24, 2018

Q: How long have you been a band director? A: “This is my 5th year, so four years at McMillen and then start of the 5th year now.”   Q: What made you want to become a band director in...

Senior Mohit Gupta celebrates his title of salutatorian by the school pond with a graduation cap and gown.

Salutatorian Named for 2017-2018 School Year

by Juliette Roberts, Staff Writer May 31, 2018

Senior Mohit Gupta received the title of salutatorian for the 2017 2018 school year. Salutatorian is given to the student with the second highest grade point average, the highest going to the valedictorian....

Freshman Connor Johnson defends  Spruce point guard at the top of the key on Feb. 8.

Three Students, Three Athletes, One Family

by Reid McEowen, Co-Editor in Chief of Content May 30, 2018

The dedication and talent it takes to be an IB student or play varsity sports is no doubt impressive, but for one family, both accomplishments don’t seem to be a problem. Twin seniors, Mason and Jasmine...

Coach Clarkson looks on as junior Jackson Davis takes the shot against McKinney Boyd on December 21, 2017.

New Path

by Jacob Murphy, Co-Sports Editor May 22, 2018

Varsity basketball coach Jeff Clarkson will not be returning next year as he has accepted the head coaching position at Prestonwood Christian Academy. Clarkson has been head coach of the Panthers since...

Left, Rithvik; Right, former East physics teacher, Mr. Michael Adams.

Sweeping at State

by Keara Barron, Staff Writer Apr 16, 2018

After at least five hours of judging at the Texas Science and Engineering Fair in San Antonio on March 24, students found out if their project placed and if they would be advancing to the International...

Kennedy Kerrigan (12) tumbling across the football field.

Tumbling Towards College

by Pantea Jamshidi Nouri, Digital Media Editor Feb 24, 2018

The Friday night lights blare with brightness as the crowd watches the cheer team perform flips, handsprings and tucks on the sea of green covering the football field. The student section screams with...

“I think everything’s contagious, so if you work hard, and you preach hard work, then the students or players notice that and it rubs off on them, and that’s what you hope as a coach,” Popplewell said.

Finding Balance

by Baysia Herron, Staff Writer Jan 30, 2018

Basketball season is the busiest time for the coaches, and they are currently in the thick of it. To accommodate all the practices and games, they have to sacrifice a majority of their personal time, which...

Vanesa del Rosario Castellon pictured with her kid and the prosthetic hand.

Humble Hand

by Sarah Dolder, Social Media Editor Jan 19, 2018

After interning with a hand surgeon, two high school students were inspired and able to create a 3-D printed prosthetic hand that they designed and built by themselves. Juniors Rakaan Alhaddad and Rohan...

Performance Rush: Manisha Abraham, Kareena Senghani, Nivetha Murali, Devanshi Parikh, Grace Geevarghese at the end of their first performance during the first pep rally.  After their performance, them members felt a rush of adrenaline and were touched, seeing the school’s positive reaction to them.  “It was scary performing in front of the whole school,” Manisha said, “but it was also cool to see everyone cheering for us.”

Dancing to the Taal

by Mahi Patel, Staff Writer Dec 13, 2017

      After their energetic performance at the September and November pep rallies, everyone wonders who these dancers are and what their story is. Taal is the new Bollywood dance club, created by...

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