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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

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

Luke Pendley

Luke Pendley, Sports Editor

Luke’s the name, sports is my game. You can put me with anyone and anywhere as long as a sports topic comes up, I’m there for hours. Anywhere from football to golf a conversation or debate about sports will go on forever, I’m not a fan of losing. As a kid, I was not one for cartoons every morning, I woke up earlier and turned on Sportscenter before school so I was always ‘in the know’ of the world of sports. I mainly take pictures and write stories about sports, henceforth I am the sports editor of the newspaper. I’ve always loved taking pictures and writing, it’s been a passion of mine since I was a little kid constantly playing with my mom’s camera. This is my second year on the newspaper staff but my fourth year on the yearbook staff where I am co-editor in chief.

All content by Luke Pendley
Coming full circle

Coming full circle

writer: Luke Pendley, Sports Editor
May 23, 2018
Athletic Director Mike Dormady takes over

On the field

writer: Luke Pendley, Sports Editor
May 18, 2018
Last laugh // Junior Jordan Smith smiles as she accepts the Honor Roll certificate from Principal Mike Williams at the Raiders Excellence Award Ceremony April 30.

[Photo] Elevated excellence

writer: Melissa Wrobel, Staff Reporter
May 16, 2018
Into the flowers

Into the flowers

writer: Luke Pendley, Sports Editor
March 26, 2018

[Video] Walk Out

writer: Luke Pendley, Sports Editor
March 7, 2018
Sign of our life \\ Seven athletes sign to play at various colleges. Best friends Parker Millis and Christian Matta both signed to play at Doane University.

“It's the happiest moment of my life and surreal going to college with my best friend,” Matta said.

[Photo] Best Friends sign to same college

writer: Sammy Harris, journalism student
February 9, 2018
Looking back on the greatest Super Bowl of the decade, Nick Foles will have a starting job next season.

No Folesing around

writer: Luke Pendley, Sports Editor
February 4, 2018
The NFL is rigged towards the Patriots and Atlanta was on the back end of it entering Super Bowl weekend.

#NotmySuperBowl

writer: Luke Pendley, Sports Editor
February 1, 2018
Light it up // Lighting the candle, senior NHS president Obinna Ejikeme starts the NHS induction ceremony Oct. 30. NHS inducted a total of 94 new members. Photo by Harper Taylor

NHS inducts 94 new members

writer: Luke Pendley, Sports Editor
November 2, 2017
With hand over heart, junior Corbin Johnson leads the football team in the lineup for the National Anthem against Rockwall Heath Sept. 1. No varsity player has taken a knee during the National Anthem.

[Photo] To kneel or not to kneel

writer: Berry Stevens, Journalism Student
October 13, 2017
Taking tribute // Volunteering as tribute, freshman Amberlyn Warren gives out candy for the FFA float during the Homecoming parade Oct. 16. FFA took first place overall for best float design representing District 10.

[Photo] Happy homecoming

writer: Jamie Tourtillott, Photo Editor
October 20, 2017
Break away \\ Rushing to the outside, senior Madison Dorethy looks to juke out senior defender Madison Donaldson in the first Powderpuff football game. The Blue Team defeated the Pink Team 16-11 Oct. 6.

[Photo] A powderful finish

writer: Ashley Survillion, Assistant Editor
October 10, 2017
Ol’ razzle dazzle // Playing Mrs. Dazzle, principal of ‘Fairytale Elementary’ in Rewind Faires, junior Emilie Johns sets the scene for the young students of Cox Elementary. Rewind Fairies participates in the anti-bullying movement with everything in the show revolving around the ‘Golden Rule.’

[Photo] Stop, that wasn’t kind

writer: Valerie Msafiri, Video Editor
October 10, 2017
In the jungle // Running onto the field, the varsity football players prepare to play against the Hallsville Bobcats. The Raiders won 28-24 against the Bobcats.

[Photo] Inside Friday night lights

writer: Zoe Villegas, Staff Reporter
September 28, 2017

Band of sisters

writer: Luke Pendley, Sports Editor
September 21, 2017
Raider for life // From the 2013 season, seniors Jesse Brubaker and Marcell Ateman stand behind ball boys Cooper Andrews, Tyler Lambert, Will McCune and Travis Lambert. The four ball boys are now students here.

Teammates no longer

writer: Luke Pendley, Sports Editor
September 1, 2017
Breaking barriers \\ Standing proud, the powerlifitng team had major success at the State meet held in Waco March 17.

Lifting to State

writer: Luke Pendley, Sports Editor
March 21, 2017
All around \\ Crowding around sophomore goalkeeper Narissa Hopps, teammates Erin Vana and Kelsie Pierce celebrate the stunning win in penalty kicks against Forney. The varsity team defeated Forney 5-3 in penalty kicks Feb. 10.

All in; all together

writer: Luke Pendley, Sports Editor
February 16, 2017
Sending off love \\ Sophomore Mary Nyakundi walks through the cheerleaders' spirit line with the varsity basketball team heading out to the game against Texas High in Paris, Texas, Feb. 13 where the girls won 57-43 moving them to the second round of playoffs.

First time champs

writer: Luke Pendley, Sports Editor
February 15, 2017
Charging in \\ Varsity team takes the field against the Highland Park Scots during Senior Night Nov. 4. The Varsity football team beat Highland Park 20-9.

Beating the Scots

writer: Luke Pendley, Sports Editor
November 9, 2016
All American \\ Representing Wylie East in the Army All American Bowl game, senior Eno Benjamin is one of the nations top 100 players to be selected to participate in this game taking place in January at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio.

[Photo] All American Eno

writer: Michael Turner, former Editor in Chief
September 20, 2016
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[Photo] Bigger and better

writer: Michael Turner, former Editor in Chief
February 4, 2016
Bailing out \\ Senior Justin Bailey stiff arms a Poteet defender at the second playoff game.

[Photo] Districts realign

writer: Michael Turner, former Editor in Chief
February 1, 2016
Tee off \\ Practicing her swing, senior Taylor Clay spends time at practice perfecting her game. Clay placed sixth as an individual at the North Forney invitational March 18.

[Photo] Golf team fairs well in Forney

writer: Brooke Vincent, Editor in Chief
March 19, 2015
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[Photo] Flashy pass

February 2, 2015
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