The varsity wrestling began having full practice on Monday Oct. 27. Led by new coach Darren Cooley, the team is practicing with more intensity and expects to finish the season with a high ranking.
Month: October 2014
Texas voters feel uniformed about upcoming election
As elections for governor approach students feel uninformed. Both candidates have entrenched political beliefs, but the campaign has turned into mudslinging.
Room Escape Adventures offers a fun and exciting occasion for Halloween
Room Escape Adventures is a room escape attraction located in Dallas. The zombie is approaching, so grab a group of friends or family and prepare to be scared for the upcoming season.
Changes in tennis program lead to improvement
Following the completion of the tennis team’s fall season, the team is working to improve for the upcoming spring season. Changes in the program such as different class periods, playing more like a team, and having a younger team have led to improvement.
Theater Department makes surprise change to annual musical
In September, the Theater Department unexpectedly changed the annual play from South Pacific to How to Succeed in Business Without Trying.
Music remains an influential tool in shaping the minds of teenagers
In an age of unprecedented access, music is more important to the day-to-day lives of individual teenagers than perhaps ever before. And as music accumulates influence, so do the messages and ideas that come with it.
Students prepare halls for Homecoming festivities
Students have spent many hours decorating hallways that have been assigned to their individual club or organization, all in the weeks leading up to the Homecoming dance. The hallways will showcase this year’s Homecoming theme of “Superheroes and Sweethearts”.
Forte performs for Barbara Bush Foundation fundraiser
Forte performed for the Barbara Bush Foundation’s literacy fundraiser on Oct. 6. Forte performed Seize the Day, Happy and Home for the Notable Crowd.
Work Programs aid students in real life skills
Juniors and seniors take advantage of the work programs offered at Pearce to be able to attend both school and work during the school year. Students learn many skills by participating in this program.
Highland Park rivalry remains alive despite two year hiatus
The varsity football team played Highland Park on Oct. 3rd at Highland Park Stadium. This was the first matchup between the two football teams in two years due to district realignment. Although the team lost the game 56-0, the rivalry between the two schools remained strong.
