Learning the wires \ Talking to a student about the Robotics and Engineering club, senior Luis Lopez volunteers to share his passion during rush week Sept. 16. “If I could build anything I want, I would build a trolly from the 900 hall to the 400 hall, so I wouldn’t be late to class anymore,” Lopez said.

Laffy TAFE \\ Explaining what the club TAFE does at TAFE’s Kick-Off Google Meet, club sponsor Mrs. Jill Hill goes over their social media Sept. 15. TAFE, Texas Association of Future Educators, is a club that provides an opportunity for students who are interested in teaching as a future career to meet other students with similar interests and to participate in helping the community.

Free run \\ Junior running back Tyler Jackson breaks away from the defense for a big gain in the offense versus defense inner squad Sept. 12 to prepare for their first scrimmage of the season against Plano West.

Looking ahead \\ Senior Samuel Townsend watches the sunrise at the Senior Sunrise Sunday, Sept. 4 This gathering was a first-time tradition in which seniors come together in the parking lot to reflect on the year ahead. They also wrote letters to themselves that will be given back to them at graduation. The school year will culminate with the Class of 2021 coming back together for the Senior Sunset at the end of the school year.

Take a look \\ The third period yearbook staff celebrates making it into Jostens Look Book, a compilation of the best of the best yearbook across the nation. The staff also received a Bronze Star from UIL. This was the first time for the staff to ever get a Star award.

The final swing // Discussing their approach to bunting, varsity baseball players Nathan Lam and Coby Clark work on improving their skills in light of the upcoming season. “I hope we get to have a season, because I want to play with my senior teammates one last time,” Lam said.

A morning start \\ Warming up for the morning marching band rehearsal, sophomore Daniel Aanerud prepares for the Pride of the East marching show, “Hamilton” Sept. 4. "Even though this year is really whack, I’m still going to push myself and my section to be the best,” Aanerud said.

Speedsters \\ Aspiring photographers compare exposures while learning about shutter speed in Mrs. Thedford's fifth period photojournalism class.

Super senior \ Senior Sammy Harris fields the ball and gathers himself to throw for the out at first Aug. 26. Harris and the baseball teams scrimmage each other every Wednesday to prepare for district play.

Guiding Hand \\ Demonstrating flag procedures, junior Joseph Richardson teaches new JROTC cadets the correct way to fold the Texas flag during first year orientation Aug. 24.

Mask Protocol \\ No bandanas will be allowed as face coverings. Pictures, emblems, or writings are allowed as long as they do not depict violence or are lewd, vulgar, or obscene in nature. Face coverings must not advertise or depict tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, drugs, or any other prohibited substance. Any mask that in the administration’s judgment may reasonably be expected to cause disruption or interference with normal school operations is prohibited. Face coverings should be worn as intended and should not cover eyes.

Spirit selfies \\ Displaying their festive hats, seniors Mya Jones, Morgan Healey and Kayla Green, take a picture with their pink, self-decorated cowboy hats to show their school spirit during the first spirit day of the school year, Hat Day, Aug. 21. Wylie High and East joined together for mutual commUNITY spirit days.