Next year, Pearce will follow other high schools and middle schools in the DFW area as they adopt the 1-to-1 program, which offers a laptop to every student at no cost for the school year.
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End-of-year stress affects teachers as well as students
Students deal with stress at school on a day-to-day basis, but the stress seems to overwhelm students more at the end of the year. Stress can come from upcoming exams, end-of-the-year grades, or homework.
Students fight the effects of sleep deprivation
High school is a busy time for many students. At Pearce, much of the student body is juggling between extracurriculars, AP classes and their social lives. In order to have a healthy and happy life sleep is extremely important, yet many students aren’t getting the necessary amount.
Pearce students voice their opinion on President Trump
Across America 138,884,643 people cast their votes in the 2016 presidential election, and although most Pearce students were not eligible to vote this time, they are developing their own political opinions that will have an important impact on the next election.
Behind the scenes of ‘Peter Pan’
‘Peter Pan’ is returning to Pearce from Jan. 20 to Jan. 29. This is the second time that ‘Peter Pan’ will be performed at Pearce, the last time being over a decade ago.
Band prepares for state competition
The Mighty Mustang Band is preparing for the state competition which comes once every two years. The band practices many hours a week to prepare for the long path to the state competition.
In a hotly contested election, the right to vote takes center stage
By Kate Martin | Staff Writer There is a lot of passion and anger this election year. But on election day, who will vote? Some like Pearce senior Rachel Calame, are voting for the first time, but others, like experienced… Read More ›
Freshmen get first taste of Homecoming
Homecoming has recently passed, and there were many freshmen who were uncertain and didn’t want to go to Homecoming. Some freshmen unfamiliar with the annual event were left confused and nervous.
Robotics Club prepares for BEST competition
The Robotics Club has made many changes this year to improve the club and perform better in competitions. The club has a strong social environment and welcomes new students.
Homecoming dance channels James Bond
The James Bond Homecoming Dance was held in the big gym on Sept. 24 from 8:30-11:30. The feedback about the dance has mostly been positive.
