Volume 65
Issue One
September 24, 2010
Plano Senior High School
2200 Independence Pkwy Plano, Tx
Construction on Campus
Plano Senior receives a 9 million dollar renovation
By Daniel Hinson
Parts of campus will continue to be under construction for a most of this school year. Renovations and additions are being added onto Buildings B, D and E. The project began in March 2010 and will continue until July 2011. “The project consists of additions and renovations to provide additional science classroom capacity, upgraded fine arts areas and athletic improvements to the Photo By Amber Robinson
l o cke r r o o m , ” construction manager Doug Guynes said. “The addition to Building B is about 21,740 square feet (10,870 per floor). The addition on Building D for the fine arts will add approximately 16,620 square feet and will include a new band hall, choir room and theatre storage. The addition on Building E will add approximately 3,200 square feet and will help add space to the boys’ football locker room, along with storage for football and PE.” The art classrooms and graphic
We all hear about fake IDs, whether it be the famous “McLovin’” from the blockbuster movie Superbad, or someone we know from school. Of course, just like every decision one makes, there are benefits and consequences, pros and cons, upsides and downsides. It’s just a matter of weighing them and making a decision for you. Many teens use fake IDs to help friends out with throwing parties. To be hones, majority of parties involve alcohol now. In addition to buying alcohol, teens use them to buy cigarettes and to get into clubs. “It’s a lot easier to get alcohol for parties,” senior Jack Sims* said, “[It is] worth the risk.” Many students smoke cigarettes when they reach high school. Since tobacco is only available for purchase by 18 year olds and above, fake IDs are a necessity for them. Making and selling fake IDs has become a very lucrative business because of this vice. “I started smoking cigarettes and I really wanted some so I decided to get a fake ID,” senior Jane Robinson* said. Other than buying alcohol and
buildings to the portables, but when the new building opens they can stay covered.” Teaching in the portables isn’t all that bad according to some of the teachers whose classrooms are located there. “It’s kind of nice, because we have our own space, but it is a little rough on rainy days,” art teacher Laci Garza said. “Actually this space is a little wider and than the old rooms.” Once the new art classrooms are opened next year the art department will have more storage and working space. “We won’t have to share rooms,” Garza said. “We won’t have stuff every where that
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HELLO
By Meaghan Pulliam
design labs that were located on the second floor at the northern end of Building B were converted to four new science labs. These classes were moved out of the building, and are currently residing in portables. Government classes are being held there too. “The relocation of the existing art rooms and graphics lab to a new building has allowed for the addition of a fourth art room in a growing program,” Guynes said. “The science department will also receive an update with more classrooms and renovated labs. Fine Arts will have larger and more
up t o d a t e rehearsal spaces. Athletics will also take on some needed additional space for athletes and storage.” A new building will be built along side Building B and will house the art, graphic, design, and government classrooms. It will be connected to Building B by a sky bridge. “I really think the students will appreciate the new building,” associate principal Glenn Davis said. “Currently when it rains the students have to run from the
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Students and Fake IDs
cigarettes, fake IDs are used by teens for other things as well. Many students only get fake IDs that say they are 18 years or older so they can get into clubs. So, when they reach 18, they no longer need one. Why risk getting caught for something you don’t even need? “I used mine to buy lotto tickets,” junior John Kemp* said, “Not just to buy [alcohol] for friends.” Senior Mike Blann* said, “I only had one that was over 18 so it was good for going to clubs and music festivals. It just makes everything a lot easier. You don’t have to hop the fence or anything like that [to get in].” Surprisingly, those who have fake IDs are not asked to show ID every time they buy something that is illegal for a minor to purchase, like alcohol or tobacco products. Attitude and demeanor can effect how often one is asked to show ID. Often times, if one looks old enough or acts mature, they will not ask to show ID. “I got carded about [half the time] when I ought [alcohol] for friends,” Kemp* said. “You’ve just got to pretend to be older and not look nervous.”
“[When I used mine] they used just look at the picture, see it looked like me, then let me in,” said Blann*, “and half the time, I didn’t even get carded.” Having a fake ID might seem harmless and fun but there are risks if you decide to get one. If one is reckless with their fake ID or is just unlucky, the chances of getting caught are increased substantially. One must be almost perfect to a fault in order to stay in the clear every time one uses it. “[My closest call] was when I went to [a club] and I gave them my fake ID and they were like, ‘where is your real ID?’ I argued with them for a little bit and they were like ‘ok just go in,” said senior Jack Sims*. “I had a situation this one time at RaceTrac because I was an idiot. I was just getting cigarettes and I [asked for] a pack of Maribel Lights. [When I went up to him], he took [my fake ID] from me and had it for so long and he was [studying my card] and totally [messing] with me. It was like a fortysecond ordeal. So, he handed it back to me and I just left,” said Robinson*. Some kids who have fake IDs
just have good luck. They might get carded less than others or never even have a close call with getting caught. “I never got caught. They don’t want to catch you, it’s a waste of their time,” Blann* said, “When you go places and they ask you for an ID, its not because they want to actually check to see how old you are, its because you’re an insurance liability. But, if you can convince them because you have a piece of plastic that says you’re 18, then they just don’t care what you do. They just want your money.” Some students don’t think having a fake ID is a big deal at all because they have so many peer s that have them. Many kids convince themselves to get one by weighing the pros and cons. But many times, they disregard the cons and go through with getting a fake ID. “I don’t really see a risk in having one because it’s not that big of a deal and [people like] gas station owners don’t even really [care],” Robinson* said, “It’s just a risk if you’re stupid but I’m pretty smart about things.” If one gets caught using or in possession of a fake ID, it is a Class
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