The Student Newspaper of Plano West Senior High School

The Plano West BluePrints

The Student Newspaper of Plano West Senior High School

The Plano West BluePrints

The Student Newspaper of Plano West Senior High School

The Plano West BluePrints

WeCare DTX members gather around creating care packages

Creativity and Care Packages: New Definitions of Volunteering

Katie Chou, Staff Writer May 1, 2023

Volunteers from the clubs WeCare and She’s the First gathered around hundreds of ziploc bags; these packages are filled with ordinary items like toothbrushes, sanitary products, even teddy bears. Volunteers...

Politics For Teens: Voters Registration

Politics For Teens: Voters Registration

Ian Pauken May 1, 2023

On Friday, March 31st, Politics For Teens hosted their first voter registration event, which focused on getting students ready to vote for upcoming local elections. Approximately six student officials...

Preparing for Prom

Preparing for Prom

Ansley Denison, Staff Writer April 12, 2023

Prom season is gearing up for seniors as deadlines approach for booking dinner reservations, purchasing formal wear, and planning photo spots for the April 15 event. Preparing early for the date is essential...

Why You Should Join Publications

Why You Should Join Publications

Alyssa Royston, Co-Editor in Chief April 12, 2023

“Everyone has a story to tell.” Take this Buzzfeed-inspired quiz created by the Publications staff to see which Publications program, Yearbook or Newspaper would be perfect for you! Share your results...

Standardized Testing Opportunities in The Spring Semester

Standardized Testing Opportunities in The Spring Semester

Ansley Denison, Staff Writer March 3, 2023

The spring semester includes an extensive calendar of standardized testing options for Plano West students to attend. Understanding the deadlines to apply for each test is important to maximize your academic...

Syncopation Sings Their Way to Semis

Syncopation Sings Their Way to Semis

Alyssa Royston, Co-Editor in Chief March 3, 2023

Syncopation, the school’s mixed a cappella group, took first place at ICHSA (International Competition of High School A Cappella) Southwest Region’s Quarter Finals on February 4th, earning them a spot...

Shes The First Hosts Their First Meeting

She’s The First Hosts Their First Meeting

Wilmal Stewart, Staff Writer March 3, 2023

She’s The First Club hosted their first meeting in room B208 after school on Tuesday, Feb. 14. She’s The First is a non-profit organization that aims to help girls all over the world get a better...

Puffs Show Theatre Review

Puffs Show Theatre Review

Hadia Khatri, Editor-in-Chief February 23, 2023

Theatre’s ‘Puffs’ show focuses on the lesser-known Hufflepuffs in J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World throughout her Harry Potter series. The show was wonderfully executed and drew on the importance...

Politics For Teens: A Revitalization for Discourse.

Politics For Teens: A Revitalization for Discourse.

Ian Pauken February 22, 2023

Politics for Teens is a club formed out of the passion for awareness. It’s a place for students to meet up together and learn about the world.  “When we first started the club, we really just wanted...

Katie Chou, 11, and her grandma shares a photo while Katie is in a Qi Pao passed down to her.

Thrifting Through Generations; Redefining the Meaning of Old Clothing

Katie Chou, Staff Writer February 22, 2023

“‘Catch girls like you catch fish,’ that’s a slogan from my great grandpa's trucker hat, and now it's my favorite item,” said Aby Corbin, senior. Aby, like many young people, has found a new...

Environmental Club Expands Community Garden

Environmental Club Expands Community Garden

Alyssa Royston, Co-Editor in Chief February 22, 2023

The Environmental Club met on January 23rd near the SAC to expand their community butterfly garden. The 200 square foot butterfly garden was first built last March to protect and preserve the natural...

Model UN Prepares For First Major 2023 Conference

Model UN Prepares For First Major 2023 Conference

Katie Chou, Staff Writer January 26, 2023

Plano West Model UN Club is preparing to host one of the biggest Model United Nations conferences in DFW at the end of January. With less than 3 weeks until this two-day conference, club officers take...

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