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$Fruits of labor \\ The yearbook staff celebrates the 2021 yearbook’s recognition in the Jostens’ annual Look Book. The book was selected from among 1,000 and 2,000 books submitted for consideration. “It's great to be featured in the book; I worked hard,” sophomore sports editor Tori Thedford said. “I want everyone to feel that way when seeing themselves in the yearbook.”$

Some things never change

writer: Heath Hadley, Editor in Chief
April 13, 2022

$Calling Card \\ Wylie ISD Communications Director Ian Halperin holds up an example gold card that some residents can apply for to get free admission to certain district events. The program is open to anyone 65 years of age or older, a retired Wylie ISD teacher of any age, and more recently, active-duty military personnel or veterans.“Students love to play and perform to a full house. Having fans in the audience makes for a fun atmosphere and in sports, a home-court advantage,” Halperin said.$

District gives golden tickets

writer: Heath Hadley, Editor in Chief
April 4, 2022

$Roll initiative \\ Playing games with friends, sophomore James Hyden checks his paper in order to decide what to do next. The club plays games every Tuesday and Thursday in room 224 during lunch. “My favorite things about the Tabletop Gaming Club are the people and the connections we have because it's very familiar and we play around with each other,” Hyden said.$

Battles and board games

writer: Heath Hadley, Editor in Chief
February 22, 2022

$Senior sign out \\ As their signing ceremony comes to an end, the 11 seniors stand together for a group photo. The signing was In the IMPAC building Feb. 2. “The signing was a huge step for me because this is the beginning of a new chapter in my life,” Triniti McBride said. “I am super excited to continue playing tennis and my education. It meant a lot to have all of my peers, coaches, and family there to support me.”$

Senior signing

writer: Heath Hadley, Editor in Chief
February 15, 2022

$Box of chocolates \\ As Valentine’s day approaches, stores prepare for a rush of people buying candies for their loved ones. Finding a gift may be difficult, but you can never go wrong with some sweets.$

Valenguides

writer: Heath Hadley, Editor in Chief
January 28, 2022

Valenguys

writer: Heath Hadley, Editor in Chief
January 28, 2022

Sarah Randall:Class of 2015

writer: Heath Hadley, Editor in Chief
January 21, 2022

$Holiday Helper \\ Students crowd to get a picture with Walmart Consumables Team Lead Laura, who provided another Christmas miracle by paying the remaining $50 herself when the students went over their budget. “This time of year, I feel really bad for the kids who can’t get anything for Christmas,” Laura said. “I have kids of my own, so I can not imagine that.”$

A Christmas Miracle

writer: Heath Hadley, Editor in Chief
January 12, 2022

Haley Smalley Anderson: Class of 2017

writer: Heath Hadley, Editor in Chief
December 14, 2021

$Senior szn \\ Senior Elbert Haney performs a solo for the 12 days of Christmas solo in his last winter choir concert Dec. 7. “I’m so sad this is my last winter concert, but it was a wonderful concert to end on,” Haney said.$

Choir concert full of holiday spirit

writer: Heath Hadley, Editor in Chief
December 13, 2021

$Anyone’s guess \\ Students in AP Literature and Composition open letters from an unknown writer and begin to debate the mystery. Each letter had a personalized compliment, and there was one addressed to every student in the class. “Watching everyone as they read their letter, and began to smile and look around, just warmed my heart,” English Teacher Mrs. Vernon said.$

Secret Admirer

writer: Heath Hadley, Editor in Chief
November 29, 2021

Making it work

writer: Heath Hadley, Editor in Chief
November 5, 2021

$Niagara Fall Break \ Counselor Miss Jessica Taylor scratches off another place on her world map after going on a trip to Canada over fall break. Whenever she gets the chance, she travels to a new place and scratches it off her map. “I went to a professional hockey game, a world cup qualifier, and took a helicopter ride over Niagara Falls,” Taylor said. “That was so cool.”$

Oh, the places you’ll study

writer: Heath Hadley, Editor in Chief
October 25, 2021

$Lame or game \ Superintendent Dr. Vinson writes student feedback on what strategies and social media platforms are “lame” or what the district wants to know to improve communication and relationships over social media. “I think one of the main takeaways I got from the council was that our district is willing to listen to its students,” Wylie High senior Alina Nguyen, HOSA and NHS president said. “They were extremely receptive to student input, and to be one of the few selected to represent Wylie High School was an extraordinary opportunity.”$

The room where it happens

writer: Heath Hadley, Editor in Chief
September 30, 2021

$Undercover \\ In his new office, School Resource Officer Michael Stewart works on doing his job and answering emails. Before this, Officer Stewart has worked at several schools around the district, including Wylie High and Cooper Junior High.$

Double Agent: Officer Michael Stewart

writer: Heath Hadley, Editor in Chief
September 28, 2021

Writer’s Block

writer: Heath Hadley, Editor in Chief
September 10, 2021

$Day's End \\ Students head to their individual modes of transportation at the end of one of the first Mondays of the year. The first day of school was Aug. 12. “The year has just started, but it's going,” senior Jacob Cline said. “There are a lot more people in the hallways, and it's good to see people back. I’m just excited for senior year.”$

New year; new school

writer: Heath Hadley, Editor in Chief
August 23, 2021

So says the heart

writer: Heath Hadley, Editor in Chief
May 12, 2021

$A little Hart \\ Freshman Jeremiah Hart holds up his mother’s new book, Unstoppable: A Story of Hope about the accident that changed their family’s life forever. Despite his injuries, Jeremiah has pushed through 36 surgeries and countless other challenges with his faith and family. Photo Casi Thedford$

Hart and Soul

writer: Heath Hadley, Editor in Chief
April 21, 2021

Prom upDATE

writer: Heath Hadley, Editor in Chief
April 7, 2021

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

One putt

writer: Heath Hadley, Editor in Chief
February 24, 2021

Biohazard Boss

writer: Heath Hadley, Editor in Chief
February 23, 2021

$New Blue Blood \\ School Resource officer Mike Hashimoto gets used to his new post since joining the staffulty. He has several kids in Wylie ISD schools, and has moved here from a junior high.$

New SRO in town

writer: Heath Hadley, Editor in Chief
February 22, 2021

$Goofy Grandpa \\ During one of the theatre's dress rehearsals, junior Robair Sedarous acts as Grandpa Gordon in the week before opening night. Later, he was quarantined on opening night and did not get to act in the musical for most of the showings. “Theater is important to me because that is my only time of day when I get to speak to my friends about something other than homework,” Sedarous said. “It's my free time during the day. It puts in a space of mine where I can forget about all my academic responsibilities for just a couple of hours.”$

Quirky quarantine

writer: Heath Hadley, Editor in Chief
February 2, 2021

Queen of Quarantine

writer: Heath Hadley, Editor in Chief
January 21, 2021

$Record Raiders \\ Junior Elbert Haney plays a part in the theatre’s performance of A Midsummer's Night Dream at the first ever "Shakespeare in the Park." Due to the pandemic, the play was performed outdoors to allow for social distancing.$

Choir sets record with All-State

writer: Heath Hadley, Editor in Chief
January 20, 2021

In the Flesh

writer: Heath Hadley, Editor in Chief
January 19, 2021

Cycle of learning

writer: Heath Hadley, Editor in Chief
January 19, 2021

Band, Choir students compete in rigorous All-State competition

writer: Heath Hadley, Editor in Chief
December 9, 2020

Zachary Neu: Class of 2012

writer: Heath Hadley, Editor in Chief
December 9, 2020

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

Unsung Hero

writer: Heath Hadley, Editor in Chief
November 17, 2020

Petrifying Playlists

writer: Heath Hadley, Editor in Chief
October 30, 2020

$Reading the room \\ Mrs. Ashley Dame, choir director, videos the choir’s fall Concert in the gym, where they have never recorded before. “The choirs did amazingly well considering all of the obstacles we had, like having to sing with face shields and having to be so distanced,” Choir president senior Jamie Gammon said. “It was hard to adapt to not being able to hear each other well, but the performance was beautiful and blended and showed tremendous growth.”$

Choir has virtual “Go the Distance” concert due to pandemic

writer: Heath Hadley, Editor in Chief
October 30, 2020

$Steam-Punk Rock \\ Junior Rachel Pitcock waves to the crowd at the Homecoming parade on the Robotics and Engineering organization’s winning musical steampunk float.$

Organizations participate in musical homecoming activities

writer: Heath Hadley, Editor in Chief
October 21, 2020

Artist debut

writer: Heath Hadley, Editor in Chief
October 6, 2020

$Fixer Upper \\ Junior Brian Satterwhite practices what he has learned in HVAC to get a certification to fix AC units.$

Going with the airflow

writer: Heath Hadley, Editor in Chief
October 1, 2020

$Back to Campus \\ Sophomore Patrick Alderete (back) revises his timed writing in Mrs. Lauren Stevenson's fifth period English II Pre-AP class Sept. 22. Alderete was quarantined for two weeks because he was in close contact with a person who tested positive for Covid-19.$