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Winner, winner, chicken dinner \\ Calculus students Connor Nance, Caleb Beauchamp, Luke Orr, and Matthew Myers celebrate their first place win in The Quest

[PHOTO] Quizzical questing

December 12, 2022
Apocalyptic Amateur \\ Self-proclaimed investigative journalist Graham Hancocks new Netflix docuseries is problematic and spreads dangerous misinformation.

[PHOTO] Absurd apocalypse assumptions

December 9, 2022
Ms. Lacie Moore had taught at Davis Intermediate School since 2020 as an ELA teacher.

[PHOTO] You are my sunshine

September 26, 2022
Feels like a broken record \\ Sorting through music records, senior Avery Heist finishes out her final year of high school. With 12 years of hard work finally paying off, Heist graduates along with the rest of the class of 2022 May 28 at the Allen Event center.

[PHOTO] Senioritis: Its real

May 4, 2022
Keep in line \\ Trying to stay in their parade block formation, the Pride of the East marches down Main Street USA during their Disney trip over Spring Break. Their parade sequence music included the school Fight Song, On The Floor, a drum cadence, and the closer to their 2021 marching show, “Efflorescence.” Each musician became a Disney employee for the day and got to experience how all the magic happens.

[PHOTO] Marching through Main Street USA

April 18, 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.

[PHOTO] Grand champs

March 29, 2022
Making a difference \\ Posing for a picture, TAFE members show off their medals as they advance to nationals.

[PHOTO] TAFE advances

March 16, 2022
Hit hard \\ Playing in their first match of the season, the new men’s volleyball team plays Rockwall. The team plays their next game against John Paul II March 25.

[PHOTO] Passing into new era

March 22, 2022
Welcoming the new kid \\ Beaming from ear to ear, Chelsea Ombadykow (center of the photo) poses for a class picture at her private school Mare de Deu del Roser in Barcelona. The school didnt have an ideal education system, and Id much rather learn in the U.S., but the city has a wonderful social system, Ombadykow said.

[PHOTO] Across the Chel-sea

January 29, 2022
Spreading Christmas cheer \ Beaming with their successful target haul, the cheerleaders reveal the tags they purchased for the Wylie Way Christmas and Holidays event. “It’s a really rewarding feeling to give back and know that youre the reason a kid will get to open a present,” head varsity cheerleader Campbell Andrews said.

[PHOTO] Have yourself a Wylie Way Christmas

December 17, 2021
Holiday flare \\ The Wind Symphony wears their concert black clothes along with Santa hats for their Elementary Christmas tour. They played many holiday songs for all of the elementary kids.

[PHOTO] Wind Symphony performs at elementary schools

December 17, 2021
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[PHOTO] Haley Smalley Anderson: Class of 2017

December 14, 2021
Best buds \\ Junior Aidan Nguyen poses with his dual credit US History teacher, Mr. Jack Garner, after the NHS Induction ceremony Nov. 15. “The most difficult part about dual credit is managing your own time because you’re on your own for the most part when it comes to dealing with assignments,” Nguyen said. 

[PHOTO] Double the credit

November 18, 2021
Silence speaks louder than words \\ Participating in the Silent Truth, the Student Council represents the lives lost to substance abuse. “This project, even though relating to a heavy topic, is important to me and the impact it has on students,” President of Student Council Ryah Hill said.

[PHOTO] Stand up; speak out

November 11, 2021
Two of a kind \ Junior Aubrey Gibson sees her mom, an attendance clerk, at school daily. I really enjoy having my mom at school with me, junior Aubrey Gibson said. She is always right there when I need her.

[PHOTO] Apple doesn’t fall far from the tree 

November 3, 2021
Work from home On the online conference call, students have the ability to ask a tutor questions about any assignments they have. The conference helps students at home with COVID or in quarantine. “A tutor who is skilled in all subjects can help me with my work and can help me get a hold of my teachers if I need something,” Student Dayden Dyess said.

[PHOTO] COVID FOMO

September 28, 2021
Running mates \\ Sisters Faith Seddig and Evy Seddig both run cross country. “It’s really fun to have a partner to do everything with, but also stressful because you want to beat her,” Evy said.

[PHOTO] Running mates

September 27, 2021
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[PHOTO] Retiree

March 30, 2021
Calling the shots \\ Senior Jada Hahs prepares for her first shot during her first round of vaccinations. It didnt hurt at all actually, Hahs said. I told myself to expect the pain of a piercing, but I hardly even felt it.

[PHOTO] Teens with vaccines

March 30, 2021
Chilly dogs \\ Freshman Axel Guerra takes his dogs on a walk during the snowstorm Feb. 18. “I have literally done no school or book-related work at this point, the snow just helped add on to that,” freshman Axel Guerra said.

[PHOTO] Students spend snow days relaxing

February 22, 2021
One shot, one hole \\ Sophomore Carson Tittle grabs his hole-in-one ball from the hole to celebrate. He played with the junior varsity boys team at the RHS Big 4 competition at Waterview Golf Course Feb. 8. “I have not gotten a hole in one at a competition before. In fact, this was my first hole in one,” Tittle said.

[PHOTO] Student Spotlight:

September 16, 2019
Head of the class \\ Class of 2019 graduate Emily Wygant is among many alumni who returned to their former stomping grounds to substitute teach. Due to quarantines, the need for substitute teachers is on the rise. “I wasn’t nervous to sub at the elementary school level, because to them, I look like an adult,” Wygant said. “but for the high school level, I get a little bit nervous because I really am only a couple of years older than the students and I blend in with them.”

[PHOTO] Back to school: when the student becomes the teacher

February 10, 2021
Shining stars // The yearbook staff of the 2019-2020 school year smiles for their club photo. Their Peak-themed yearbook earned the highest rating of Distinguished Merit.

[PHOTO] Yearbook staff celebrates award

December 9, 2020
Sparkly Smile \ Custodian Ewelina Lyons pauses as photojournalism students take a picture of her for their scavenger hunt. She is from Poland, but came to the United States and attended Wylie High.

[PHOTO] Unsung Hero

November 17, 2020
A good one \\ Freshman Bryanna Turner highly recommends the latest video game obsession: Among Us. The game is addictive! The suspense factor left me wanting more, Turner said.

[PHOTO] Among us

October 15, 2020
Welcome back \\ Senior Grayson Housley is a remote learner. He has chosen to return to on-campus learning at the end of the grading period. The district asked families to choose if they wanted to continue their learning experience or change it at the end of the nine week grading term.

[PHOTO] Making his return

October 7, 2020
Behind the screen \\ Remote learners participate in spirit days from home. The annual Ultimate Raider contest garners participation across Wylie Sept. 25.

[PHOTO] News Photos 2020-2021

August 5, 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.”

[PHOTO] Jada Edmonds chose to learn remotely

September 10, 2020
In the family \\ College Thursdays and spirit wear Fridays are full of color, thanks to junior Ashtyn Arp . She started Arp-parrel, a t-shirt design company with her mother, Principal Angela Arp. I wanted to start making them just for fun and then it kind of just blew up, Ashtyn said.

[PHOTO] A cheerful tee-shirt designer

September 15, 2020
Academic Success // Senior Angela Lamarche takes a photo with her family as she receives the news of her Birmingham Scholarship. Every school year, the top 10 students from the senior class are selected to receive this award. This year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, rather than announcing the award at school, principal Mike Williams surprised students by visiting their homes and presenting the scholarship to them personally. “I didn’t know Mr. Williams was coming to my house,” Lamarche said. “It was a complete surprise. I really wanted to shake his hand or give a high five but because of [the coronavirus] we just awkwardly stood there. Luckily, it was also the one day I decided to actually get ready.

[PHOTO] A valued surprise

April 23, 2020
Raise the bar \\ Seniors Jason Chu and Huong Huynh compete in Business Professionals of America Jan. 18 at the Regional Leadership Conference in Rockwall.

[PHOTO] Top of the Class of 2020

April 20, 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.

[PHOTO] Mask on; mask off 

April 21, 2020
Twice as nice \\ Senior Mia Stuart advances to nationals for the second year in a row with Texas Association of Future Educators.

[PHOTO] Students in practicum intern in elementary classes

February 23, 2020
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[PHOTO] The hardt of Wylie

February 27, 2020
Small gesture \\ Due to his simple act of kindness, providing a sandwich to a fellow classmate daily, freshman Adrian Diaz DVA was selected as the Shining the Way Award winner for the second nine weeks. “Its crazy how something as simple as that got me one of the best friends Ive ever had,” Diaz DVA said.

[PHOTO] Long story short, he’s Adrian Diaz.

January 22, 2020
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[PHOTO] Long story short, she’s Riley Pearce

January 21, 2020
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[PHOTO] Long story short, he’s Austin Mckinnon

November 18, 2019
“We are a big family, and Ive never had a team that supports me so much,” Moody said.

[PHOTO] Long story short, she’s Bailey Moody

November 13, 2019
Inducted with honor // Beaming from ear to ear senior Angela Lamarche takes a photo with Mr. Perry, her honored guest, as she is inducted into NHS last year. This year Lamarche is serving as NHS president and is excited for her duties. “I love NHS so much,” Lamarche said. “I fell in love with the values they stand for and amazing service they give when I was inducted last year and decided right then I wanted to be more a part of all the planning and behind the scenes that made NHS so prestigious.”

[PHOTO] Long story short, she’s Angela Lamarche

October 30, 2019
Made with love \\ Making paper goods, transition to life students sell their products to build life skills. Handmade Creations had its grand opening Sept. 19. They are open to the public every Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon at 102B 300 Pirate Drive.

[PHOTO] From hearts to hands

October 29, 2019
More harm than good \\ Rockets GM Daryl Moreys tweet is a simple case of freedom of speech. China is overreacting. Cutting ties with the NBA harms their citizens the most.

[PHOTO] NBA vs. China 

October 21, 2019
Level the playing field \\ Celebrating the 2016 World Cup U.S.A. Womens National team 10-0 win, a young Breanna Wooten wants equal pay for her role models. That is insanely preposterous how men and women put in the same amount of hard work and still, after all this time, are not paid equally, Wooten said.

[PHOTO] Women’s soccer is outrageously underpaid

October 18, 2019
All smiles \\ Sophomore Connor Phelps surprises his girlfriend, freshman Rylie Flaherty, with a homecoming proposal. “I was really mad and I didnt want to go outside, but Im glad I did,” Flaherty said.

[PHOTO] Check yes or no

October 11, 2019
Snip snip \\ Posing their new looks, junior Hayze Gore (second from the left) and his four friends enjoy the feel of the fresh air on their heads after a new shave in support for their friend battling cancer.

[PHOTO] What’s the buzz?

October 11, 2019
Enjoying his favorite memory of living in Hawaii, young Keoni Hernandez floats around a beach in his old home town. He moved to the states in seventh grade.

[PHOTO] Long story short, he’s Keoni Hernandez

September 16, 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.

[PHOTO] All-time high 

September 13, 2019
Only friend I need// After making a short video as a team, the Sapphires went viral on the popular social media app TikTok.“It makes me super happy to know that I went viral off of a video with all my best friends in it,” Sapphire Captain Berry Stevens said.

[PHOTO] TikTok on the clock

August 28, 2019
A pose of greatness // Smiling in her glory, junior Destini Jeter places first in the UIL State meet in Austin for 300 Hurdles May 10.

[PHOTO] Show stopper

May 16, 2019
Recognition of greatness // Capturing their last moment as a team, the SKILLS USA State competitors were recognized at the April 15 school board meeting for their state wins.

[PHOTO] SKILLSUSA garners several placings at State competition

April 12, 2019
Classic Maddie \\ Senior Maddie Smith is selected as the Yearbook Staffer of the Month for April. Her hard work and passion for journalism are only a couple of her leadership qualities that led to her being selected for this honor, Yearbook and Newspaper Adviser Casi Thedford sasd.

[PHOTO] Staff leader in yearbook, newspaper programs receives national recognition

April 13, 2019
Wakanda Forever // Standing out in his blue blazer, senior Josiah Thomas fights for Wakanda at a student model UN. The Youth and Government club participated in the event March 2. Thomas placed second overall in the event and went home with a certificate. “I was surprised to have gotten second place,” Thomas said. “I was expecting third or lower. I’m really happy and proud of the outcome,” Thomas said.

[PHOTO] United scholars

March 5, 2019
Achieving Artistry // Students in the first division show off their medals. The 70 art students won a total of 103 regional medals at Vase.

[PHOTO] Art of gold

February 26, 2019
Top of the class \\ Business Professionals of America students placed fifth at the Regional Leadership Conference at Reedy High School Jan. 19.

[PHOTO] Today’s students, tomorrow’s business professionals

January 22, 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.

[PHOTO] Tumbling to the top

January 22, 2019
Uncandy choice \\ Junior Cam Sipe shows off his ring pop after receiving it at the annual ring ceremony Nov. 29. Sipe decided to be presented with a ring pop to save money due to the high prices of class rings. “It’s better to buy a ring at 7/11 than to pay hundreds of dollars for one,” Sipe said.

[PHOTO] Sweet bling

December 1, 2018
Out of the box // Reaching for more STARS, senior Jaqueline Ramirez introduces her experiment and teaches students how to apply to the STARS internship.

[PHOTO] Internship of lifetime

November 5, 2018
Here to help \\ Principal Mike Williams recognized students who offer free tutoring on Wednesday evenings at the Smith Public Library.

[PHOTO] Students find formula for success

November 11, 2018
Goating for the win \\ Showing off his prized goat, senior Colton Fisher puts his goat on display at the State Fair Boer Buck competition. Fisher has a total of three wins at this very livestock show. He is well known in the Boer Buck world. “It feels great to win for a third time against such tough competition,” Fisher said.

[PHOTO] Goating for the win

October 15, 2018
Stage presence \\ Seniors Haley Proctor and McKenna Steiner receive their silver medals, for building search the technical test.

[PHOTO] Job ready day one

April 6, 2018
Making magic // Posing in front of Cinderella’s Castle, students enjoy their last day at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom March 10. Fine Arts students traveled to Orlando to march in a Disney parade.

[PHOTO] From Wylie to Walt Disney

April 1, 2018
Grin and bear it \\ Completing their competition, AFJROTC poses in front of the infamous bear statue at Baylor University after being named the second overall champion at the second annual Baylor University Competition March 24.

[PHOTO] First is the worst, second is the best

March 27, 2018
I am ready // Walking into the venue, sophomore Trevor Wischnewsky and Spanish teacher Mrs. Jamè Farrar stop to take a picture by the charities slogan. Wischnewsky was chosen to attend the WE charity-hosted event at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland, Texas March 21.

[PHOTO] Spanish teachers invite student to change movement

March 22, 2018
Showcase \\ National Art Honor Society students entered their work into the Visual Arts Scholastic Event.

[PHOTO] Young artists participate in VASE

March 8, 2018
Clarinet Christmas // Playing their bass clarinets, junior Wylie Dunham and freshman Ryan Rodarte spread holiday cheer by performing multiple traditional Christmas pieces at Birmingham Elementary for students during the Wind Symphony elementary tour Dec. 12.

[PHOTO] Christmas cheer for children to hear

December 15, 2017
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[PHOTO] Not so Sriracha

October 24, 2017
Family of Fat Heads // Posing with wide smiles, percussion members and friends beam in joy of receiving their Fat Heads Sept. 23.

[PHOTO] Fat Heads for good friends

September 25, 2017
Mr. Lanman’s fourth period Law Enforcement I class earned their American Heart Association / CPR certification.

[PHOTO] Saving lives one course at a time

May 12, 2017
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[PHOTO] Long live Ubu

March 6, 2017
Math superheroes \\ The calculus members made history as the first Wylie team to make finals. The calculus team competed in the University of Texas Arlington Calculus Bowl March 3.

[PHOTO] Calculus makes history

March 5, 2017
Dancing in the streets \\ The Sapphires perform in the Tournament of Roses parade Jan. 2. An invitation from HTE was extended to the drill team due to multiple wins last year.

[PHOTO] Sapphires shine on live television

January 10, 2017
Top of the class \\ Junior Gissella Martinez placed first in Advanced Office Systems and procedures, junior BianKa Rodriguez placed first in Personal Financial Management and junior Jimmi Olajimi placed second in Human Resources Management at the Business Professionals of America Regional Leadership Conference Jan. 14.

[PHOTO] BPA wins top honors

January 18, 2017
Best in class \\ JROTC Colorguard wins first overall at Lewsiville competition Oct. 15

[PHOTO] Walked in last, came out first

October 16, 2016
Then and now // Former student Caitilin Gipson celebrates moving on to a new chapter of her life as a student teacher attending UNT.

[PHOTO] Caitlin Gipson – Class of 2013

March 4, 2016
Art students competed in the annual Vase competition.

[PHOTO] Brushes up, judging now

February 16, 2016
CSI Waco \\ SKILLS USA members Joshua Guevara, McKenna Steiner and Haley Proctor prepare to enter the building search contest area. The team placed third.

[PHOTO] SKILLS USA student visits D.C.; meets Senator Cruz’s staff

September 25, 2015
Officially an officer \\ Sophomore Afrida Tasnim walks up to the front as her name is called as a newly elected District 5 officer.

[PHOTO] All 17 students entering SKILLS competition advance to state

February 22, 2016
Senior Shyann Holley wins a $10,000 scholarship at the San Antonio Livestock show.

[PHOTO] Hard work, dedication pays off for FFA member

February 18, 2016
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[PHOTO] Badge of honor

February 1, 2016
artwork by Jessica Blakeley

[PHOTO] Ray rocks the blues

November 6, 2015
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[PHOTO] Students blown away with homecoming proposals

October 6, 2015
Future plans \\ Senior Halie Daniel commits to Sam Houston State University.

[PHOTO] Running to college

October 20, 2015
Snug as a bug \\ Junior Charlene Lavaki sits cuddled up with a good show instead of going to the Homecoming dance Oct. 17.

[PHOTO] Staying home for homecoming

October 16, 2015
Happy with hockey \\ Miles Read plays for Lovejoy ISD’s summer league during his off season. He’s been on Junior Varsity since eighth grade and varsity since last summer.

[PHOTO] Sophomore plays hockey on elite teams

October 15, 2015
Sophomore Prince and Princess Nominees: Back L-R: Sebastian Vargas, Leo Diegel, Abel Elias Middle L-R: Allie Mendoza, Micah Clayton Front: Mallory Ewing

[PHOTO] and the nominees are…

October 1, 2015
A rose by any other name \\ Joining her husband, welding/manufacturing teacher Tony Roseberry, on the payroll this year is Mrs. Roseberry. She and many other spouses joined their better halves at school.

[PHOTO] Wives of three teachers join faculty

September 28, 2015
Cammie Snow Stretch, who was fatally shot Sept. 18, is remembered by friends and family with the release of pink and zebra print balloons.

[PHOTO] Wear pink for Cammie Friday

September 24, 2015
Thomas Duncan \\ Sept. 26, 2014- Thomas Duncan visits Texas Presbyterian Health Hospital in Dallas, reports fever and is sent home. Sept. 28, 2014- Thomas Duncan returns to hospital, becomes first Ebola patient diagnosed on American soil. Oct. 8, 2014- Duncan dies.

[PHOTO] Ebola versus funeral homes

December 2, 2014
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