McKenna Alexander, Associate Editor
February 11, 2015
Filed under News
Buzz, buzz. Your phone vibrates in your pocket, demanding your immediate attention. You pull it out, expecting to see a text from your best friend or mother—but no, instead it is your English teacher, reminding you about th... Read more »
Nicki Edwards, Staff Writer
February 10, 2015
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February is known, not only as the month of love, but also as a month to celebrate America’s rich African American history. Below are seven of the most influential African American figures of the last 300 years: Phillis Wheatley... Read more »
Meraal Hakeem, Staff Writer
February 10, 2015
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Students in the Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) came back from district level competition at Haltom High School in Haltom City on Saturday, Jan 17 and will be moving on to the state competition. State will take... Read more »
Olivia Keomoungkhoun, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 13, 2015
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Over Thanksgiving break, while most students were heading off to their respective holiday homes or attending the second round of playoffs at the AT&T Stadium, West’s chapter of Junior State of America (JSA) made its way... Read more »
Bianca Javery, Staff Writer
January 9, 2015
Filed under Features, News
The Royales will be going to Disney World to march in the parade on Jan. 14-18. Although the drill team went to New York last year, they are just as excited to go to Florida this year. Since the girls will be marching rather than... Read more »
Marisa Pisterzi, Staff Writer
January 9, 2015
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The boys varsity and junior varsity basketball team put on a free basketball clinic for the Special Olympic players in the gym on Saturday, Nov. 1. “Derrick Richardson, who is the head junior varsity coach and the assistant... Read more »
Meraal Hakeem, Staff Writer
January 9, 2015
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Whether they present the colors, display their rifle skills or astound with their leadership abilities, Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (JROTC) always do what they can to participate in their community, acquiring leadership... Read more »
Haley Pevsner, Staff Writer
January 8, 2015
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Talent often goes unnoticed. This is definitely the case with the reigning swim team, who is undefeated in their season thus far. The dedicated athletes contributing to this flawless record are working to finish the season with... Read more »
Bianca Javery, Staff Writer
January 8, 2015
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Last month the Science Department and Peer Assistance in Leadership (PALs) class held a drive to collect and donate canned foods and non-perishable items to families of students who are in need. The students collected enough cans... Read more »
Maureen Maher, Staff Writer
January 8, 2015
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This past October, select students went to compete at the Texas Junior Academy of Science Symposium in College Station. Three students placed first in their respective categories in the competition. This placement allows them... Read more »
Daniel Gooding, Daniel Gooding
December 9, 2014
Filed under News, Sports, Top Stories
The football team went into the University Interscholastic League (UIL) Playoffs riding the momentum of one of the most remarkable seasons in the school’s history. The team’s record of 8-2 was a clear indication that the Wolves ... Read more »
Nicki Edwards, Staff Writer
December 9, 2014
Filed under News, Top Stories
Having just reached the 40-year mark of his career in education, Richard Matkin, the Superintendent of the Plano Independent School District (PISD), will be retiring on Jan. 30, 2015. “In the years that I have worked with... Read more »
