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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A look back \\ Little did journalism adviser Mrs. Casi Thedford know that the photo she was taking of her daughter seven years ago would be used to showcase current Sapphires when they attended the Junior Jewel clinic as young girls. Senior Jordan Smith, on the front row, far left, attended the same clinic and is now an officer on the drill team. See her before and after below.

Dancing through the decades

writer: Addie Orr, Editor in Chief
April 5, 2019
He’s a keeper // Hot on his feet, junior varsity goalie Maxwell Quaye scouts the field for his teammates during their game against Denison High School. The team won 7-0 and finished the regular season with an undefeated record. “Winning game after game carried our momentum and gave us confidence,” Quaye said.

Unbeatable, Unstoppable, Unbreakable

writer: Enoch Olajimi, Sports Editor
April 1, 2019
Having a ball \\ Every Thursday before their own school starts, softball players went to Akin and Smith elementaries to mentor students. My favorite part is helping little kids who struggle with reading and helping them to understand, varsity pitcher Abigail Hall said.

Softball players mentor to elementary students before school

writer: Abrianna Gilkey, journalism student
March 10, 2019
All in // Backing up the line, senior Mateo Andrew Duran plays defense during a varsity football scrimmage against Flower Mound in August. “During the summer I would work a lot,” Duran said. “All the money I would make in the summer, I would balance it out during football season.” Mateo is a father and an athlete. “I would work weekends and certain days during the week. It was hard, but I was able to manage.”

Child’s play

writer: Valeria Herrera, Staff Reporter
February 26, 2019
The news on Sapphires \\ Showing their routines to friends and family, seniors Hannah Mullin and Emily Wygant perform a team novelty dance to the broadway show Newsies.

Shining at showoffs

writer: Kennedi DeLany
January 28, 2019
Making a State-ment // Posing for the camera, the cheerleaders bask in their glory as the 12th best cheer squad in the 5A division of Texas at the University Interscholastic League (UIL) State Spirit Competition in Fort Worth, Texas, Jan. 19. The cheer team and coaches are proud of their placement and feel amazing to be the premiere team from East to have made finals in school history. “It was such an amazing feeling. To know that our hard work had paid off. I knew that the cheerleaders were very talented here at East and I was excited to bring that talent out,” Varsity coach Mrs. Amy Tietjen said.

Tumbling to the top

writer: Liz Harkins, Copy Editor
January 22, 2019
Weed-eater // Senior Jacob Pryor uses an electric hedge trimmer to shape Mrs. Jennifer Holcomb’s bushes. Mrs. Holcomb was recently diagnosed with cancer in her colon, back and liver. “I was so touched at their generosity and outreach to me,” Holcomb said.

The whole nine yards

writer: Maddie Smith, Co-Editor-in-Chief & Webmaster
January 11, 2019
Sick handles \ With a focused expression, junior Xavier Smith dribbles the ball across the court during the Community Basketball Tournament. The team placed first in the tournament and Smith was awarded as MVP Dec. 12. “In our next tournament, we need to focus on minimizing turnovers and communicating,” Smith said.

Dunking records

writer: Enoch Olajimi, Sports Editor
December 14, 2018
“G’luck” // Wishing Mesquite High School’s varsity volleyball team good luck, the Lady Raiders complete their pre-game obligations. The varsity volleyball team finished second in their district and will play Frisco Wakeland Oct. 30 in a playoff match.

Volleyball is playoff-bound once again

writer: Maddie Smith, Co-Editor-in-Chief & Webmaster
October 30, 2018
Girl power \\ Freshman Zoe Harbison is one of only two girls to ever play football at this school.

Tackling stereotypes

writer: Valeria Herrera, Staff Reporter
October 22, 2018
Running Raiders // Finishing the race, junior Alex Wood competes at district Oct. 9. Varsity boys qualified for regionals at will compete in Grand Prairie at Lynn Creek Park Oct. 22. Cross country has really brought us all close together which also creates a sense of integrity because we feel like we owe it to each other to give it our all, Wood said.

Boys cross country advances to regionals

writer: Jazmine Garcia, Digital Editor
October 12, 2018
One to remember \\ Head Gold Coach Melinda Black makes a hole in one at the Duck Creek Tournament Sept. 28.

‘Tee’riffic hole in one

writer: Kayla Robertson, journalism student
September 30, 2018
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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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Wylie, Texas 75098
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