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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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Online life \\ Getting some work done April. 14, freshman Jason Pierce finishes his assignments for the day in the comfort of his own home. The recent pandemic is forcing students to participate in “online learning” in order to keep students safe and healthy.

Long story short, he’s Jason Pierce

writer: Avery Platt, Staff Reporter
April 17, 2020
Riding for the Brand \\ Typing away on the Chromebook Feb. 12 during Wylie Way Day, senior Julia Horne discovers her personality type after a series of questions. “I am personality type ISTJ which means I focus my attention inward, maintain control over projects, work better with real things rather than ideas and analyze problems logically,” Horne said. “The most surprising part of the results was that I make thoughtful and practical decisions because I am kinda a mess.”

[Photo] 2019-2020 News Photos

December 5, 2019
Chorus of laughter \\ Playing a game, choir president Cassie Lessard laughs with friends at the choir Christmas party. “I honestly don’t know what I would do without choir. I know that I will always have people who have my back, and making music with those people is so much fun,” Lessard said. “I love the relationships I've made through choir and the opportunities I've had as president.”

Crazy Choir Christmas

writer: Avery Platt, Staff Reporter
December 16, 2019
Golden \\ Winning the plate contest, senior Delaney Crane accepts the golden egg of Christmas. “Choir is a safe place where I can go whenever I'm feeling stressed or overwhelmed,” Crane said. “Making music with choir warms my heart and gives me the inspiration to bring more passion and heart to my everyday life, and to always see the beauty in things.”

Smiley \\ TryAing to win a game of hot potato, sophomore Ily Crawford stays calm, cool and smiley. “Choir is sort of a home away from home for me because even though I'm pretty quiet, I feel like I'm home wherever I'm singing with choir,” Crawford said.

Oh, deer \\ Devan Hardemon smiles as he is presented with the “most likely to get run over by a reindeer” superlative, which was voted on by his classmates. “I thought I won that because I'm a very clumsy person,” Hardemon said. “Choir to me is just a really fun large family with a passion for singing.”

Squirrly \\ Cowering in fear, sophomore Emily Williams plays a game of hot potato with a stuffed squirrel. “Choir is a close friendship, and we get to bond over something so special, music,” Williams said.

Filming the halls, Elizabeth Thomas puts her skills to the test. “I am trying to familiarize myself with programs used in the industry and I just keep working on my skills and trying to come up with ideas for videos and possible short films,” senior Elizabeth Thomas said.

Long story short, she’s Elizabeth Thomas

writer: Avery Platt, Staff Reporter
December 6, 2019
Rose Chambers: Class of 2017

Rose Chambers: Class of 2017

writer: Avery Platt, Staff Reporter
November 22, 2019
Blue out for POTE

Blue out for POTE

writer: Avery Platt, Staff Reporter
November 6, 2019
Fellowship of the hall \ Volunteering for the making of the homecoming decorations, Sunday, Oct. 12 in the commons area, senior Kayla Cassasola, cuts out the dark tower from the movie Lord of the Rings. ”I always volunteer to decorate for homecoming because it's a great feeling when you see people admiring the hallways that we work so hard on,” said Kayla Cassasola National Art Honors Society member, Student Council member and Sapphires dancer.

Lights, Camera, Decorate!

writer: Avery Platt, Staff Reporter
October 29, 2019
Tristen Rouse graduated from here in 2014 and is now a first-year teacher.

Raiders Returning Part Three

writer: Avery Platt, Staff Reporter
October 23, 2019
Step in time \\ Practicing her routine for Sapphires Sept. 18 during lunch, senior Loni Gentry-Yzaguirre perfects the splits. "I discovered my passion for dance in the fifth grade," Gentry-Yzaguirre said.

Caitlin Gipson graduated from here in 2013 and is now a first-year teacher for English II.

Raiders Returning Part Two

writer: Avery Platt, Staff Reporter
October 18, 2019
Zachary Neu graduated from here in 2012 and is a third-year teacher for chemistry.

Raiders Returning

writer: Avery Platt, Staff Reporter
October 9, 2019
Floatin on by \\ Last year's homecoming parade brought out lots of fans. This year's theme is Lights, Camera, Raiders! Student Council is seeking entries for this year's parade.

Student Council seeks entries for homecoming parade

writer: Avery Platt, Staff Reporter
September 20, 2019
“The action or practice of inhaling and exhaling the vapor produced by an electronic cigarette or similar device” has become prevalent among teens and young adults.

All-time high 

writer: Avery Platt, Staff Reporter
September 13, 2019
A start in art \\ Finishing her art piece Sept. 6 during lunch, senior Jenna Wesson tries to get in the last bit of detail before turning it into Ms. Thompson.

Long story short, she’s Jenna Wesson

writer: Avery Platt, Staff Reporter
September 6, 2019
Get to know Sheridan Woodrow

Get to know Sheridan Woodrow

writer: Avery Platt, Staff Reporter
August 22, 2019
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