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Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat | Cindy Boykin Had someone told Doug Damewood’s principal in 1970 that young Doug would spend the rest of his life in the principal’s office, he would not have been surprised. However, he might be surprised that Doug would eventually have his own desk and his name on the door. Read More

Board president loves to hit the slopes – in Plano | Heather Darrow Year after year Skip Jenkins dons ski attire because of Mrs. Kingsley, his elementary school teacher. When Jenkins visited his beloved educator three years ago in a retirement community, she pulled out an old three-ring binder and handed him pictures he had drawn of his family and a prayer he had written to his father, who died when Jenkins was five. For Jenkins, Mrs. Kingsley is the epitome of good teaching and the reason behind Ski Plano. Read More

PISD gala funds special grants for classroom teachers | Cindy Boykin Black ties and sequined gowns are replaced with ski caps and wool scarves for the coolest gala of the year, Ski Plano! Gala goers can bid on an avalanche of prizes and have a windfall of fun on January 31 at Southfork Ranch. Read More or View a Slideshow!

Keith Morris’ love of history makes him the perfect time traveler | Jack Schulik “The first time I was ever in Europe we spent the night in Germany at a manor house. It was a historic place up on a ridge looking down at the Main River flowing through the city of Wurzburg. On the opposite side of the river was the beautiful castle which Gustavus Adolphus, king of Sweden, had stormed in the 17th century during the 30 Years War. We ate dinner on the terrace overlooking this gorgeous view.” Read More

For Scoutmaster Randy Bradshaw, scouting is about having fun | Amy Sandling Crawford Randy bradshaw is one busy guy. The president of Johnson Electric Company lives in Plano with his wife of 28 years, Val. The couple has three children: Audie, 20; Torri, 16; and James, 14, and a dog named Samantha. Read More