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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

Liz Harkins, Copy Editor

As a senior involved in a multitude of school organizations, my life can get pretty hectic. *wow love a dramatic intro* I love dogs, meme subreddits, Spongebob Squarepants references, and the fact that I’m finally graduating. Most people that know me know that I can get quite stressed at times, but in my day-to-day life I’m a pretty cool person to hang around. I love writing and I have always wanted to be a big-time journalist; however, I’ve decided to change my college major to Kinesiology and become a physical therapist someday. Random facts about me: I take on much more work than I can take, yet, somehow, I manage; My favorite color is any light shade of pink; I get frequent migraines; I’ve played clarinet for seven years now; I’m a rollercoaster junkie and my worst habit is commenting on other people’s driving. Pretty fascinating, amirite?? It’s been really cool meeting you, brother, but sis has gotta go edit some stories. I’ll leave you with this: yee yee.

 

p.s. I’m 6th in the state for copyediting ;-) 

All content by Liz Harkins
Doolen does it all // Currently the Birmingham Elementary principal, Tiffany Doolan will take over Mrs. Janet Wyatt’s position as Associate Principal starting the 2019-2020 school year. Doolan is excited for her future endeavors at East and plans to make her mark on students. “I felt honored and thrilled for this opportunity,” Doolan said. “My hope is that I leave a mark of positivity, hope and servant leadership. I want to be the smile that brightens your day, and the voice of encouragement to tackle any task.”

From Bear Den to Raider Nation

writer: Liz Harkins, Copy Editor
May 19, 2019
State of the art students // For junior Madison Clark and senior Olivia Scott, seeing their names on the list of selected high school artists in one of Texas’ competitive art exhibitions was “surprising” and “exciting.” Next month, both Clark and Scott’s artwork will be featured in the 2019 Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) Youth Art Month Capitol Celebration at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum March 3-17 and the Lower Rotunda at the State Capitol in Austin March 24-31.

Practice makes prodigies

writer: Liz Harkins, Copy Editor
February 12, 2019
Making a State-ment // Posing for the camera, the cheerleaders bask in their glory as the 12th best cheer squad in the 5A division of Texas at the University Interscholastic League (UIL) State Spirit Competition in Fort Worth, Texas, Jan. 19. The cheer team and coaches are proud of their placement and feel amazing to be the premiere team from East to have made finals in school history. “It was such an amazing feeling. To know that our hard work had paid off. I knew that the cheerleaders were very talented here at East and I was excited to bring that talent out,” Varsity coach Mrs. Amy Tietjen said.

Tumbling to the top

writer: Liz Harkins, Copy Editor
January 22, 2019
Seeing through Malorie’s eyes // Curious of how it really is like to venture out blind, I decided to put myself in Sandra Bullock’s shoes and take a lap outside campus, with friends to help, of course, blindfolded.

Takes your blindfold off

writer: Liz Harkins, Copy Editor
January 8, 2019
2018 psat calculator graphicBP

[Photo] Preparing for PSAT

writer: Melissa Wrobel, Staff Reporter
October 3, 2018
Triumphant tears // This past month, members of the Wylie East Gems have outperformed many highly competitive winterguards including Aledo High School, McKinney North High School, and Rockwall Heath High School. Their most recent placement at the NTCA SAA/SA Championships was 2nd place overall in district 5A, earning them a glass trophy and silver medals. This year’s guard has progressed very far since their previous year’s competition placements.

What’s up with Winterguard?

writer: Liz Harkins, Copy Editor
April 18, 2018
Starstruck students // During the first day in Florida, we went to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This park filled us with stardom and we even met the star himself, Principal Mike Williams. We snapped a quick photo before riding Star Tours with he and his wife. photo by Myra Williams.

When in Orlando…

writer: Liz Harkins, Copy Editor
March 20, 2018
Prestigious players // Posing for the camera, senior Seth Ragsdale stands alongside Director of Bands Gregory Hayes and All-State members from Wylie High and gets recognized for making the All-State band on trumpet for his second year at a school board meeting Feb. 26. photo by Glenn Lambert.

From Ragsdale to riches

writer: Liz Harkins, Copy Editor
March 5, 2018
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[Photo] To Hell and back

writer: Addie Orr, Editor in Chief
October 1, 2017
Clarinet Christmas // Playing their bass clarinets, junior Wylie Dunham and freshman Ryan Rodarte spread holiday cheer by performing multiple traditional Christmas pieces at Birmingham Elementary for students during the Wind Symphony elementary tour Dec. 12.

Christmas cheer for children to hear

writer: Liz Harkins, Copy Editor
December 15, 2017
Courteous captain // Looking up at the stands, senior colorguard captain Thalia Morales flaunts her pink breast cancer ribbon she and the band wear in support of Fine Arts Secretary Mrs. Wendy Norman Oct. 14. Norman is very appreciative of the grand gesture and loves the students for it. “I am humbled beyond all words by the support that the band kids and staff have shown me. Some of the kids have given me gifts and everyday several students ask me questions with sincerity,” Norman said. photo by Addie Orr.

Going the whole nine yards

writer: Liz Harkins, Copy Editor
October 20, 2017
End of The Road // Putting the finishing touches on The Road mural, senior Virginia Gillespie paints flames onto her portion of “The Road” mural. Since Gillespie is in theatre, she is creative. “Art makes me feel a certain sort of way. It always been a huge part of me,” Gillespie said.

*This photo won an honorable mention for a feature photo at the Interscholastic League Press Conference.

On The Road again

writer: Liz Harkins, Copy Editor
September 29, 2017
Family of Fat Heads // Posing with wide smiles, percussion members and friends beam in joy of receiving their Fat Heads Sept. 23.

Fat Heads for good friends

writer: Liz Harkins, Copy Editor
September 25, 2017
Baritone beginnings // Paying close attention to the directions from the drum majors, freshman John Adams plays through the ballad of the 2017-2018 marching show “Through the Night”. This is John’s first year in the Pride of the East and he feels optimistic for the year ahead of him. “I enjoy marching here at East. It is unlike any band experience I have gone through and I am excited to see what comes in future years,” Adams said. Photo by Addie Orr

“Pride is back, alright”

writer: Liz Harkins, Copy Editor
September 15, 2017
Melodic mellos// Rehearsing marching fundamentals, junior Blake Taber adjusts his mellophone horn angle to the sky while playing the opener for the 2017-2018 marching show “Through the Night”. Photo by Liz Harkins

The real question: Is marching band a sport?

writer: Liz Harkins, Copy Editor
September 12, 2017
You’ll float too // The critically acclaimed film adaptation of Stephen King’s It was seen by millions and has been labeled one of the most terrifying films this year, but is it really?

Was IT worth it?

writer: Liz Harkins, Copy Editor
September 10, 2017
Framing the future \\ Placing a metal frame on a shirt about to print, Martinez practices using the new Epson SureColor F2000 t-shirt design printer. Martinez says that Mr. Hood’s class is something she is looking forward to applying to her career. “Working with the different machines is a huge responsibility, making sure you take proper care and maintain them in the best shape possible.

[Photo] Printing possibilities

writer: Valerie Msafiri, Video Editor
May 8, 2017
"The month of February  is Black History Month. The shortest month of the year rolls around, and nothing. Why isn’t there a day, just a day, to talk about black history during the month of February, to acknowledge the amazing things black people have done for our country?" 
--Valerie Msafiri

[Photo] It’s Black-ish History Month

writer: Valerie Msafiri, Video Editor
February 15, 2017
"To buy or not to buy?: Rainbow Six Seige is a good fit for anyone who loves teamwork and playing with friends. While the game lacks a good story mode, the multiplayer is very addicting and engaging. Understanding this game is an accomplishment itself, and with the game mechanics used, no round will be exactly the same," freshman Frank Roach said.

[Photo] Developers: This is how you make a game

writer: Frank Roach, Staff Reporter
January 29, 2017
"The effects of doing drugs can be lifelong, yet adolescents neglect that fact and live in the moment. Getting high once can easily turn into twice, or even three times. This can kill the brain cells and cause a scholar’s intelligence to diminish," freshman Liz Harkins said.

Popping pills kills academic skills

writer: Liz Harkins, Copy Editor
March 29, 2017
Not fair \\ Portraying the role of a young girl, sophomore Samara Huckvale learns of the news of her father’s passing from her mother, played by junior Melat Dereje in Black Box Theatre’s performance of I Don’t Wanna Talk About It, written by Bradley Hayward, Feb. 1. The play deals with the challenges of adolescence, ranging from puberty to depression to relationships.

Thespians SPEAK OUT

writer: Liz Harkins, Copy Editor
February 25, 2017
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