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

Blue Print
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

Blue Print
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

Blue Print
All content by Lauren Vasquez
Dress as your favorite game or game character was a chance to all collaborate on a spirit day. We even played a game of dominoes.

[Photo] Continued on page…

writer: Casi Thedford, Adviser
May 13, 2022
Bench Hype \\ Ben Colburn and his teammates cheer on their team as they play against the Lovejoy Leopards for a spot in the playoffs Feb 14. The boys won with a score of 52-43 and advanced to playoffs for the first time since 2014. “We showed lots of resilience that wasn't there all season,” senior Benjamin Colburn said. “Lovejoy is a solid team, but it was our night.”

[Photo] Nothing but playoffs

writer: Enoch Olajimi, Sports Editor
February 20, 2020
Stunt double \\ When sophomore Abby Malhiot rolled her ankle mid-routine, cheer sponsor Mrs. Amy Torres didn't miss a beat to sub in for her. “I was happy to step in to assist with the routine,” Mrs. Torres said.

[Photo] Sponsors jump in just in time

writer: Valerie Msafiri, Video Editor
November 11, 2019
Ben ten \\ Protesting the technical foul he received, senior Ben Colburn goes to talk to his teammates while the opponent shoots free throws. Colburn dropped eight points during the second half of the game vs. Denison Jan. 21. After shooting his second three pointer, Colburn held up three fingers and received a technical foul for it.

[Photo] 2019-2020 News Photos

December 5, 2019
Monster maker \\ National Honor Society president Angela LaMarche sketches out a character from the Pixar movie, Monsters University to decorate the NHS section of the hall for Homecoming week. All decorations related to the theme “Lights, Camera, Raiders,” and groups, including NHS, worked for hours Saturday, Oct. 12. “I was thinking about a movie that would somehow relate to NHS and Monsters University just popped in my head,” Lamarche said. “Thanks to all the people that came to help on a Saturday, we got the entire thing done from start to finish in five hours and I was super impressed.”

[Photo] Homecoming events abound

writer: staff reporters
October 22, 2019
Git down \\ Following through on their challenge to the Sapphires, the administration, including Mrs. Tiffany Doolan, throwdown to the Git Up Challenge, popularized by Tik Tok. Doolan is the new Associate Principal, coming from Birmingham Elementary. "What’s really important to me is building strong relationships with the teachers and the students. I try to be visible and out of my office every chance I get, so I can welcome the staff and students," Mrs. Doolan said.

[Photo] Second in command: Tiffany Doolan

writer: Valerie Msafiri, Video Editor
September 25, 2019
Get set \\ Waving to the audience, sophomore varsity volleyball player Nyle Mathis steps forward as her name is announced during the varsity team introductions. The varsity girls team thanked students for their constant support.

[Photo] Golden age

writer: Andrea Ensign, Staff Reporter
September 18, 2019
Serve it up // Serving the ball to the other team, sophomore Morgan Haaland plays against Mesquite High School Sept. 5. Haaland was signaled to serve in a specific spot by her coach for the game.

All eyes // Watching the competition, junior Katie Landry examines her opponent in hopes of defeating them in preseason. The Raiders beat Mesquite High School 3-0.

Time to work // Preparing for her game, junior Elizabeth Divin peppers with her teammates before her game against Mesquite High School, Sept 5. Divin has been on JV for two years and is the setter.

To the target // Pushing the ball towards her setter, junior Mercedes Moore warms up for her game against Mesquite High School Sept. 5. Moore has played on JV for two years and plays middle blocker and outside hitter.

He’s a keeper // Hot on his feet, junior varsity goalie Maxwell Quaye scouts the field for his teammates during their game against Denison High School. The team won 7-0 and finished the regular season with an undefeated record. “Winning game after game carried our momentum and gave us confidence,” Quaye said.

[Photo] Unbeatable, Unstoppable, Unbreakable

writer: Enoch Olajimi, Sports Editor
April 1, 2019
Wrestlemania // Hot on his feet, senior Jose Sanchez wrestles against a Richardson High School student. The wrestling team won with a score of 52-14 Jan. 30. “We're hoping to be state champions this year. We’ll see at the regional tournament,” Sanchez said.

[Photo] 2018-2019 News Photos

August 28, 2018
Like father like daughter / /Senior Maizy True teaches her father, Coach True, the drill in Conquered during the annual Marchaspot.

[Photo] Where band goes; teachers follow

writer: Zoe Villegas, Staff Reporter
November 10, 2018
Two of a kind \\ Social Studies Teacher Ms. Megan Dalton is glad to have junior Kaeden Hendry, her Shining the Way nominee, in her class. “We had a special connection since day one; we love to be goofballs,” Ms. Dalton said.

[Photo] Shining the way:

writer: Casi Thedford, adviser
January 24, 2019
Newsies \\ Video students cover the print news program. Blue-i News highlights the most recent issue of The Raid, the magazine produced by the newspaper staff.

[Photo] School video news features newspaper program

December 21, 2018
Hoco propo \\ Freshman Zander Carker asks freshman Kaileigh Contreras to attend homecoming with him using a poster that read “Flowers are the second most beautiful thing in the world! Can I go to Hoco with the first?"

[Photo] Homecoming countdown

writer: Triniti McBride, journalism student
October 11, 2018
Onlookers \\ Teaching to his third period physics class, Coach Heath Andrews demonstrates an egg drop experiment. Coach Andrews has 32 students in his third period class.

[Photo] Fuller house

writer: Maddie Smith, Co-Editor-in-Chief & Webmaster
September 4, 2018
Vicious victory // Taking a victory for her and her teammate Mrs. Samantha Smith celebrates being victorious in the human Hungry Hungry Hippo game, put on by student council. At every pep rally student council picks students and teachers to partake in games to get the student pumped for that night’s football game.

Homecoming pep rally brings spirit

writer: Lauren Vasquez, Yearbook Staff Member
October 22, 2017
Away to state \\ Getting recognized for heading to state, both athletes and scholars were celebrated during the send off Feb. 21. “That’s the first time I was actually inside the send off instead of being one who was cheering," junior Charles Tucker said.

[Photo] Student body sends off scholars, athletes to compete at state

writer: Christian Salazar, Journalism Student
February 22, 2018
Now and then // Pushing the limits, Coach Amos encourages her freshman volleyball team during a timeout at the Frisco game Aug. 29.

[Photo] Home is where the heart is

September 7, 2017
Caught off guard \\ Surprised by the student body in the cafeteria, Principal Mike Williams is honored by the PTSA with a lifetime membership award.

[Photo] Lifetime Raider: Principals honored by PTSA

writer: Hunter Nardiello, The Dynasty, Editor
May 2, 2017
Play off bound? \\ The varsity volleyball team gets a second shot at play offs. They must defeat Mesquite Poteet Oct. 18.

Second chance

writer: Lauren Vasquez, journalism student
October 14, 2016
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