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

Maggie Volpi

Maggie Volpi, Copy Editor

Howdy partner, my name’s Maggie and I’m your rootin’ tootin’ copy editor for this year’s edition of the newspaper! I’m a junior, which makes this my second year on the Blueprint staff. Aside from working on journalism stuff, I also play the flute in the band, and in my free time I like to draw, bake and crochet (not at the same time though). Some of my favorite things include old, ugly grandpa sweaters, watching Adventure Time, getting coffee from Dutch Bros and camping with my dad. Speaking of camping, I love spending time in nature, and one of my long term goals is to visit every National Park! I’ve been told that I have resting annoyed face, but I promise that I’m friendly and you should definitely say hi if you see me in the hallway or at Target or something. Anyways, I am super thrilled to be an editor and can’t wait to document this school year!

All content by Maggie Volpi
Getting hooked \\ Working on a new book jacket to sell, senior Isabel Zambrana offers a multitude of custom crochet projects in her shop. People can DM me on Instagram for custom made things, like clothing or sweaters, Zambrana said. I’ve also made a lot of coasters and car steering wheel covers.

The selling point

writer: Maggie Volpi, Copy Editor
April 2, 2024
Save the coop \\ Chickens, cows and pigs are a few of many farm animals mass produced to feed the countrys increasing number of stomachs. However, the average American consumes more meat products than farms can provide. Making the meat industry more sustainable requires all of us to adapt a less carnivorous diet.

[Photo] Meatless Monday mandate

writer: Gloria Olajimi, Editor-in-Chief
February 2, 2024
Whodunnit \\ Dramatically monologuing, junior Dahlia Curry, in the character of Belle Dove, implores the audience to believe that she is not the killer of Harry Snotter. “This is definitely my second favorite show that I’ve done, only after Grease.” Curry said. “Both were very fun.”

Murder and a meal

writer: Maggie Volpi, Copy Editor
December 8, 2023

Don’t Get Me Started: Mrs. Doolan

writer: Maggie Volpi, Copy Editor
November 2, 2023
Jazmine Garcia: Class of 2020

Jazmine Garcia: Class of 2020

writer: Maggie Volpi, Copy Editor
October 26, 2023
Empty calories \\ “Girl Dinner” started as a way to express freedom with food but has turned into a vessel for glorifying not eating a filling amount, such as having only an iced coffee for dinner or a few crackers.

Why “girl dinner” is problematic

writer: Maggie Volpi, Copy Editor
September 13, 2023
Real Raiders wear pink \\ Participating in the Pink Out game against North Garland, Nicole Soto interacts with the crowd as Rowdy the Raider. “I think that people should be more open to the idea of the cheerleaders and the mascot and join in on chants whenever they can, especially the easier ones, because our football players feed off of the crowd’s energy,” Soto said. The Raiders beat North Garland 47-26 Oct. 21.

Getting rowdy

writer: Maggie Volpi, Copy Editor
January 5, 2023
To hell and back \\ Watching over the Humanities II sixth period student’s project, a life-size depiction of Satan towers over the ninth circle of hell. In Dante’s interpretation of hell, Satan has three heads and is half-way stuck in ice.

Into the Inferno

writer: Maggie Volpi, Copy Editor
December 1, 2022

Benefits

writer: Maggie Volpi, Copy Editor
October 6, 2022
High to East \\ Hailing from across town, Mrs. Anna Iley now teaches Pre-AP Biology in the 200s hall.

From across town: Mrs. Anna Iley

writer: Maggie Volpi, Copy Editor
September 20, 2022
On her nerves \\ Illustrating what a nerve cell looks like, Ms. Elise Gerard teaches her second period students what axons are.

Psyched up: Ms. Elise Gerard

writer: Maggie Volpi, Copy Editor
September 16, 2022
Treat yourself

Treat yourself

writer: Maggie Volpi, Copy Editor
April 26, 2022
Center stage \\\ Senior Eva Kewley performs as Anastasia Romanov during a dress rehearsal of the theater department’s 2021 fall show, Anastasia.

Rising star

writer: Maggie Volpi, Copy Editor
December 14, 2021
Girl power \\ Freshman Nicole Soto holds her own on the freshman football team. “I started playing football because everyone was saying that I couldn’t, that there was no place for females in the sport,” Soto said. “I really wanted to prove them wrong.”

Next girl up

writer: Maggie Volpi, Copy Editor
November 11, 2021
To the brim \\ Stop supporting fast fashion. SHEIN is cheaply manufactured. Its low prices contribute to an influx of sales which in turn causes landfills to overfill.

Fast fashion dispassion

writer: Maggie Volpi, Copy Editor
October 28, 2021
Tea time \\ Boba tea enthusiast Maggie Volpi shares her experience with the sweet drink to help you discover the best fit for your taste.

Spilling the tea

writer: Maggie Volpi, Copy Editor
September 28, 2021
Sweet spot \\ Freshman Ann Dardy participates in Diversity Clubs first social event of the year. “[Being in the club] has gotten me out of my shell. Im more comfortable talking to new people, and Im more comfortable sharing my pronouns because I know I wont be judged,” Dardy said.

Inside scoop

writer: Maggie Volpi, Copy Editor
September 20, 2021
Heat of the moment \\ Working with the Pride of the East during summer band, new to the program, Mr. Matt Edwards comes from Plano ISD. By the end of the year, I want each of my students to know just how much I care about them and their personal success, Mr. Edwards said.

On that note: Mr. Matt Edwards

writer: Maggie Volpi, Copy Editor
September 16, 2021
Senior Hanna Harmon performs as a soloist in the 2018 POTE marching show Conquered. 

Going solo

writer: Maggie Volpi, Copy Editor
August 24, 2021
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