The mission of the Wylie East High School news site is to inform, educate and entertain readers. Established Jan. 13, 2011. Principal: Mrs. Tiffany Doolan; Adviser: Ms. Kimberly Creel

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The mission of the Wylie East High School news site is to inform, educate and entertain readers. Established Jan. 13, 2011. Principal: Mrs. Tiffany Doolan; Adviser: Ms. Kimberly Creel

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The mission of the Wylie East High School news site is to inform, educate and entertain readers. Established Jan. 13, 2011. Principal: Mrs. Tiffany Doolan; Adviser: Ms. Kimberly Creel

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Back to Campus \\ Sophomore Patrick Alderete (back) revises his timed writing in Mrs. Lauren Stevensons fifth period English II Pre-AP class Sept. 22. Alderete was quarantined for two weeks because he was in close contact with a person who tested positive for Covid-19.

Students quarantined by contact tracing

writer: Heath Hadley, Editor in Chief
September 22, 2020
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.

TAFE works with technology

writer: Amanda Rios-Diaz, journalism student contributor
September 20, 2020
Change of scene \\ On-campus learner freshman Brie Garrett takes a test in her fifth period photojournalism class as remote-learners test online. Students have the option to change their learning layout at the conclusion of the first nine weeks.

Students may change learning plan for new nine weeks

writer: Avery Heist, Staff Reporter
September 20, 2020
Footsteps // Students walk in the 800 hallway between fifth and sixth period Sept. 11. Signs on the floor and walls designate the direction students need to walk in as part of the new measurements to ensure social distancing.

New measures implemented as school resumes

writer: Hannah Hansen, Editor-in-Chief
September 14, 2020
Learning styles

Learning styles

September 14, 2020
Behind the screen \\ Senior Jada Edmonds participates in school from home via a Google meet on her Chromebook. Wylie ISD offered both on-campus and remote learning to students. Edmonds chose the remote-learning option to protect her and her family during the pandemic. “I thought it was the safest option,” Edmonds said. “If there’s a remote option, that means it‘s clearly not safe to return. Plus, I get sick easily.”

Jada Edmonds chose to learn remotely

writer: Brianna Kim and Delan Miraz, journalism student contributors
September 10, 2020
On the run \\ During an after school football workout, senior running back Sergio Aguero, practices without pads, but with his face mask to abide by the new UIL regulations Aug. 17.

Athletes behind masks 

writer: Katie Borchetta, Staff Reporter
September 2, 2020
Sick and tired \\ Junior Ashleigh Bycott contracted the COVID-19 coronavirus over the summer. She knows how important safety and abiding by the rules are during the pandemic. “Now, I really make sure to go by the guidelines and be careful,” Ashleigh said. “I try my best to stay safe and do my part. My advice is to be careful. Don’t share drinks or throw parties. Just do what you can for yourself and the people you love.”

Junior wins COVID battle

writer: Shelby Perry, Digital Media Editor
September 1, 2020
Family Gift // Senior Nathan Paola receives his gift from Candice Lawrence, his adopter. “I am not just a teacher, they are not just my students. Their parents arent just parents, we are all a family, Mrs. Lawrence said.

Adopt a Senior

writer: Heath Hadley, Editor in Chief
April 30, 2020
Time’s up \\ Running at the Desoto track meet Feb. 22, senior Emily Flores competes in one of her final high school runs. The track season, and all spring sports, were cut short due to the coronavirus quarantine. Flores will continue running at Cowley College in the fall. The past three years all the work Ive put in feels like it has gone to waste,” Flores said. “It was supposed to be my big year. I didnt want to end my high school career like this.”

Rushing off to college

writer: Isabella Flores, journalism student
April 28, 2020
Doggie days \\ Elle, my 5-year-old black labrador mix, stops her playing in the backyard to take a picture with me, while in quarantine April 24. She is the life of this family. Being stuck at home has definitely made me realize her importance.

Love your Labrador 

writer: Katie Borchetta, Staff Reporter
April 24, 2020
Mask market \\ Showing off her recent hobby, local resident Jill Sheffler displays her DIY masks to give to nurses and those in need during the Covid-19 pandemic. “I loved being creative and gifting to others,” Sheffler said.

Mask on; mask off 

writer: Ryah Hill, Staff Reporter
April 21, 2020
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Wylie, Texas 75098
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