Alumni update: Where are they now?

Graduated in 2020, alumnus Jessie Davis is currently a junior at the Moores School of Music at the University of Houston studying music education. She aspires to work as a music teacher for elementary school kids post-graduation.   What activities were you involved in during high school? I was mostly involved in band in high school. I was a flute and piccolo player in the marching band and wind s...

Former Raider Enoch Olajimi graduated in 2020 and recently started his third year at the University of Houston as a computer science major. He is beginning his second year as a residential advisor and his first year as Advancement Ambassador; he is a member of YoungLife as well as the National Society of Black Engineers. Next summer, he’ll start his internship with CitiBank. He hopes to earn his ...

Graduated in 2015, Sarah Randall, now Sarah Barnes is a Meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas. She is also in the process of obtaining a Masters of Engineering in Geomatics and GIS from the University of Colorado Denver. What five words describe you in high school? Outgoing, Laidback, Adventurous, Creative, Ambitious What activities were you involv...

After graduating in 2014, Ayomide “Paul” Olajimi attended Lubbock Christian University where he studied advertising. Throughout university, Ayo developed a passion for Media Production, and ever since has used his advertising skills and artistic abilities to expand his production company “Ayomedia.”   What five words describe you in high school? Creative, Goofy, Arrogant, Out...

Graduated in 2019, Jaxson Hill founded the Wylie Math Tutoring club and is now a student at Harvard University, studying Mechanical Engineering, with aspirations to work at NASA in the future.   What year did you graduate from WEHS? 2019   What activities were you involved in during high school? Wylie Math Tutoring, Choir, Solar Car, Academic Decathlon, Robotics, NHS ...

Graduated in 2018, Hephzibah “Jimmi” Olajimi currently attends the University of Texas McCombs School of Business in Austin, studying Marketing with a minor in Social Work. Over the past four years, Hephzibah has made University Honors four times and has completed three internships, two of them with JPMorgan Chase Bank. She works as Vice President of the Black Business Student Association and pro...

Graduated in 2017, Haley Smalley Anderson is now about to graduate from Brigham Young University to become a physician’s assistant. She is also planning to live in Oregon with her growing family. What year did you graduate from WEHS? 2017. What five words describe you in high school? Determined, tired, happy, studious, involved. What activities were you involved in high school?  Culinary, Stu...

Graduated in 2013, Kayla Farrias is now working on getting her real estate license.    What activities were you involved in in  high school? Choir, Drill team   Did you ever get into trouble? One time my senior year for a dress code issue. I sat in ISS all day because I didn't have anyone to bring me clothes.   What was your favorite high school memory? Senior ye...

Graduated in 2014, Kenia Ascencio is currently studying to get her JD at the Texas Tech University School of Law. She is mainly focusing on Intellectual Property Law and science and law regulation.    What five words describe you in high school? Quiet, helpful, nice, academic, friendly   What activities were you involved in in high school? I was in band (played the saxop...

Former raider Eunice Olajimi graduated from the University of Texas in Austin in May, with a major in Health and Society and earning a pre-medical certificate. While in university, Eunice joined a Youth Advisory Council for the Lone Star Clinic in Austin. She also led as volunteer coordinator and eventually as president of the Black Health and Professions Organization. She plans to go to medical scho...

She was part of the alpha class at Wylie East, and she was one of the first Editors-in-Chief of Blue Print.     What year did you graduate from WEHS? I was in the first graduating class in 2012.    What activities were you involved in during high school? I was in journalism all four years and then did band for the first two.    What was your favorite/least f...

After graduating in 2012, Zachary Neu graduated from Texas Tech University where he got a Bachelor's Degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. As a student, he was in varsity soccer and football, as a teacher, he is teaching Chemistry.    What five words describe you in high school and what five words describe you now? Then I was ​athletic, smart, introvert, caring, funny and ​now I am...

Graduated as a part of the Alpha Raider Class of 2012, Lindsey Hutchinson is currently residing in Houston with her fiancé, Anthony, and dog, Houston and a baby girl on the way! She is working as a Senior Customer Account Manager for Frito-Lay.  What five words describe you in high school?  Organized, Focused, Spunky, Book-smart and Funny.   What activities were you involved in in high sc...

Graduated in 2018, Harper Taylor is currently a Student Involvement Intern in the department of Student Activities for Baylor University while she finishes her undergraduate degree. She is also a manager in the department, which she oversees close to 400 clubs and organizations on Baylor’s campus and amends their constitutions. What activities were you involved in high school?  I ran track ...

Graduated in 2015, Tanner Smithson is currently a Theater/Business major working as an interning on broadway with two theater owners.   What five words describe you in high school? Tall, organized, perfectionist, direct, expressive   What activities were you involved in in high school? Student Council, Sapphires, Athletic Training, Theater and ITS.   Ever get in ...

As a 2014 graduate, Joshua Garza currently works an an Account Specialist at Cohn and Gregory, an industrial supply company in Lavon.    What five words describe you in high school?  Scattered, Easygoing, Procrastination, Reserved, and Contradictory.    What activities were you involved in in high school? I was in the Honor Society, Business Professionals of America, and Wylie East Solar Car t...

Former Raider Brooke Lopez hopes to be the voice of the next generation. She is currently attending law school to become a civil rights lawyer, focusing on the protection of women and people of color. Meanwhile, she co-leads the Lone Star Parity Project, a nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to sharing the research and stories behind women in Texas politics.    What five words describe you...

This Birmingham scholar is currently a Transmission Engineer for Garland Power and Light managing multi-million dollar projects. When he was a senior, Kevin Saygi hosted an engineering exploration workshop for eighth graders.   What five words describe you in high school? Hardworking, motivated, youthful, ambitious and arrogant.   What activities were you involved in in high school? NHS, TPSP (now called AP Research), PALs and the...

Graduated in 2018, Brianna Hernandez is in the process of following her dreams and becoming a missionary. Here is her high school career. When did you graduate? 2018.   What five words describe you in high school?  Outgoing, quirky, changing, intuitive and word-smart.   What activities were you involved with in high school?  I was involved with choir, show-choir, colorguard, and FCA. &...

Graduated in 2019, Emilie Johns is currently a student at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene. The life and experiences in high school helped Emilie find her interest and career.   Year graduated:  2019   What five words describe you in high school?:  Quirky, emerging, learner, artistic and ambitious   What activities were you involved in in high school?:  ...

As a 2015 graduate, Sam Cinalli is passing down a legacy of dance as the Director of Dance for the city of Richardson.  Where did you go to school after high school and what did you major in? I went to Collin College for two years to get my associates degree in general sciences  I am currently at Texas A&M Commerce and will graduate this May with a degree in Sport and Recreation Mana...

Rose Chambers graduated in 2017 and is currently a full-time wife and mom. What five words would you use to describe yourself in high school? Dorky, friendly, creative, free-spirited, attentive. What activities did you participate in at WEHS? I was in the choir, some musicals, art and basketball. Favorite high school memory? My favorite memory is the choir banquets that we had--That...

Walking the stage, receiving the diploma and saying all the good-byes to teachers and friends is only the beginning. The end of high school means the start of college. To class of 2013 graduate Caitlin Gipson, finding the right college for her has helped build her career and opened up new doors. Gipson is currently a student at the University of North Texas, and was recently selected to take part...