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[PHOTO] Retiree

March 30, 2021

$Calling the shots \\ Senior Jada Hahs prepares for her first shot during her first round of vaccinations.$

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

[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

[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

$A good one \\ Freshman Bryanna Turner highly recommends the latest video game obsession: Among Us.$

[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

$In the family \\ College Thursdays and spirit wear Fridays are full of color, thanks to junior Ashtyn Arp . She started$

[PHOTO] A cheerful tee-shirt designer

September 15, 2020

[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

[PHOTO] The hardt of Wylie

February 27, 2020

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

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

January 22, 2020

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

January 21, 2020

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

November 18, 2019

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

November 13, 2019

[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

$More harm than good \\ Rockets GM Daryl Morey's tweet is a simple case of freedom of speech. China is overreacting. Cutting ties with the NBA harms their citizens the most.$

[PHOTO] NBA vs. China

October 21, 2019

$Level the playing field \\ Celebrating the 2016 World Cup U.S.A. Womens National team 10-0 win, a young Breanna Wooten wants equal pay for her role models.$

[PHOTO] Women’s soccer is outrageously underpaid

October 18, 2019

$All smiles \\ Sophomore Connor Phelps surprises his girlfriend, freshman Rylie Flaherty, with a homecoming proposal. “I was really mad and I didn't want to go outside, but I'm glad I did,” Flaherty said.$

[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

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

September 16, 2019

[PHOTO] All-time high

September 13, 2019

[PHOTO] TikTok on the clock

August 28, 2019

[PHOTO] Show stopper

May 16, 2019

[PHOTO] SKILLSUSA garners several placings at State competition

April 12, 2019

$Classic Maddie \\ Senior Maddie Smith is selected as the Yearbook Staffer of the Month for April.$

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

April 13, 2019

[PHOTO] United scholars

March 5, 2019

[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

[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

[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

[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

[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

[PHOTO] Christmas cheer for children to hear

December 15, 2017

[PHOTO] Not so Sriracha

October 24, 2017

[PHOTO] Fat Heads for good friends

September 25, 2017

[PHOTO] Saving lives one course at a time

May 12, 2017

[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

[PHOTO] Caitlin Gipson – Class of 2013

March 4, 2016

[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

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

February 18, 2016

[PHOTO] Badge of honor

February 1, 2016

[PHOTO] Ray rocks the blues

November 6, 2015

[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

[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

[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

$Winning big \\ Junior Halie Daniel's smile indicates her first place overall at the 9&10-5A Area track meet April 23. She qualified for the Regional track meet taking place May 1-2.$

[PHOTO] Five girls advance to Regionals in track

April 24, 2015

$Band together \\ Caravan Fuzz performs at The Boiler Room in Dallas. Five students make up the rock band.$

[PHOTO] Caravan Fuzz is all the buzz

April 17, 2015

$Singsation \\ Prestige will perform their spring concert, Free Ride, April 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium.$

[PHOTO] Prestige premieres Free Ride

April 15, 2015

$Officially in the run \\ 2014 graduate Brooke Lopez is running for Wylie City Council.$

[PHOTO] Voice of the next generation

April 14, 2015

$Too cool \\ Performing live, Alesso is the DJ at an outdoor music festival.$

[PHOTO] Alesso’s single mistake

April 6, 2015

$State champ \\ Senior Christie Reid is the state champion in Early Childhood Education.$

[PHOTO] SKILLS USA wins at state competition

April 2, 2015

$First dance \\ Foreign exchange students attend their first homecoming dance. From left to right: Chinese exchange student Abigail Qian, her host sophomore Greta Williams, Chinese exchange student Amber Zhang and junior Maria Sardo.$

[PHOTO] Living abroad

March 31, 2015

$Rixton reveal \\ Upcoming British boy band, Rixton, has topped charts internationally after releasing their first album March 3.$

[PHOTO] The Rixton in remarkable review

March 31, 2015

$Terrible tower \\ With eyes turned up, junior Garrison Whadford holds up his selfie stick for a picture in front of the Tower of London. During the tour of the grounds, the students learned the gory history behind the castle from a Yeomen Warder, better known as a Beefeater.$