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

Blue Print

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

Blue Print

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

Blue Print

Crowning moment \\ Senior Luis Lopez won the annual Big Man on Campus competition April 5. Hosted by the International Thespian Society, Big Man is a fundraiser for the City House Youth Shelter.

They’re back

writer: Casi Thedford, Adviser
April 6, 2022
A hidden legacy \\ In honor of her memory, Gelila Mekonnens organization, Kids Can Help Two: Gelila Mekonnens Chapter, displays Mekonnen beaming for the camera, a smile remembered by school staff. She was always driven to make the world a better place by sharing smiles everywhere she went,” choir director Mrs. Ashley Dame said.

The Geleila Project

writer: Gloria Olajimi, Staff Repoter
April 5, 2022
Calling Card \\ Wylie ISD Communications Director Ian Halperin holds up an example gold card that some residents can apply for to get free admission to certain district events. The program is open to anyone 65 years of age or older, a retired Wylie ISD teacher of any age, and more recently, active-duty military personnel or veterans.“Students love to play and perform to a full house. Having fans in the audience makes for a fun atmosphere and in sports, a home-court advantage,” Halperin said.

District gives golden tickets

writer: Heath Hadley, Editor in Chief
April 4, 2022
Win the day \\ After competing and performing all day, the Sapphires smile with all the trophies they won at the Crowd Pleasers  competition Feb 19. After all the hours of practice under the direction of Stephanie Jackson, their hard work paid off and the girls were Grand Champions.

Grand champs

writer: Morgan Clark, Staff Reporter
March 29, 2022
School spirit \\ Senior Everett Vasquez sings the senior chant with his grade at the pep rally Feb. 25 “I love hosting the pep rallies. I find it so enjoyable, but next time, I hope I can remember the words to the senior chant,” Vasquez said.

Pep rally spirit

writer: Morgan Gore, Staff reporter
March 29, 2022
Guardian angels \\ Smiling wide, NHS officers present a check to Ms. Kara Shrum, the Corporate Relations Manager for the Collin County Children’s Advocacy Center March 16. “The Children’s Advocacy Center is an agency that works with kids that have experienced abuse or neglect to try and give them a safe place, justice and a helping hand in the healing process,” NHS treasurer Emily Combest said.

Guardian angels

writer: Hannah Hansen, Editor-in-Chief
March 28, 2022
1st period:
Watching her flag, senior Kaitlyn Larson practices for the upcoming winterguard competition. “I chose to be in color guard because my friend planned on being in it and I wanted to be involved in an extracurricular activity in high school, Larson said. I like color guard because you get to be a part of a team and make extremely supportive friends along the way.”

A day in the life

writer: Morgan Gore, Staff reporter
March 22, 2022
Mr. Wylie East \ \ Senior Everett Vasquez accepts the title of Mr. Wylie East. The award means a lot to me because I feel like I put a lot of hours and spirit into East, Vasquez said.

Making their mark

writer: Shelby Perry, Digital Media Editor
March 17, 2022
Making a difference \\ Posing for a picture,  TAFE members show off their medals as they advance to nationals.

TAFE advances

writer: Jaylee Paredes, Staff Reporter
March 16, 2022
Tech up \\ Informing classes about Texas Tech, the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs, Todd Chambers, Ph. D, and other visitors from the university answered questions, explained their experiences, and gave advice to students from media classes across campus. “The students that came, told us real life experiences that they have had and that other alumni have had,” sophomore Mallery Koehler said. “I really enjoyed learning about the college experience.”

Raider to Raider

writer: Cali Scott, Staff Reporter
March 4, 2022
Coffee Talk \\ Surprising Mrs. Alicia Kam, junior Nadya Thung hands coffee over as part of NHS’s East Coffee Co. The shop opened to teachers Friday, March 4. “This really shows that NHS cares about the teachers at East,” Thung said. “It also was a great mood lifter for the last day of school before spring break!”

Cups of joy

writer: Hannah Hansen, Editor-in-Chief
March 4, 2022
With flying colors \\ The yearbook staff, the Dynasty, was presented with an Award of Distinguished Merit for their 2021 yearbook, Some things never change. “I really liked our theme and how we incorporated our theme throughout the book, and I feel like it was really fitting for that year,” current editor-in-chief Mallory Hatch said. “It was a really fun book to create.”

Reaching for stars

writer: Hannah Hansen, Editor-in-Chief
March 2, 2022
Load More Stories

Comments (1)

All Blue Print Picks Reader Picks Sort: Newest