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

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Jack of all trades

writer: Gloria Olajimi, Editor-in-Chief
October 17, 2023
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photo credit: Camryn Carpenter

She has three sisters. She loves the Lakers. Long story short, she’s Teniya Williams. 

 

What activities are you involved in besides varsity tennis?

I’m in the color guard, I’m the treasurer of NHS, I’m a member of HOSA, I’m number one on the varsity golf and I also play basketball. 

Why are you involved in so many activities?

I like doing a lot of stuff around the school, and I like being involved in all the different clubs and activities because it helps me get to know more people. 

When did you start playing tennis and why?

I started playing tennis in the sixth grade. You know, everybody knows Serina Williams, and I was like “oh, I wanna be like her when I grow up,” so that was my main inspiration. 

How have you changed as an individual since you started playing the sport?

I would say I’ve become more of a team player. I’ve learned how to work with people more. 

We understand that your sister who’s a junior is also in tennis, colorguard, basketball and golf.  What’s it like being in multiple activities with your sister?

I like being in so many activities with her because I always have somebody I can talk to. She’s always there. It’s both of us together, so we’re never alone and its fun.

What are your future plans?

My future plans are to play tennis hopefully at a D1 or D2 college. I’ve already reached out to coaches and stuff, so we’ll see where I go very soon.

 

In a dash–

Favorite album: I don’t have one

Least favorite color: Purple

Favorite Disney movie: Princess and the Frog

Favorite snack: Goldfish

Favorite sport: Tennis

Life motto: My mama always told me to be great, so that’s what I try to do. 

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Gloria Olajimi
Gloria Olajimi, Editor-in-Chief
Hey Reader! I know what you’re thinking: “I had no idea we had a newspaper.” Impressed? Well, you see, that’s because I’m something of a magician, an inventor, a story-publisher who can answer all of your questions about Blueprint. So quiet up and listen down… Nope, scratch that, reverse it (if you know, you know). This message is brought to you by yours truly, Gloria Olajimi. I’m entering my third year on staff, my final year of high school, and the most stressful era of my life so far– college application season. My applications may tell you that I’m an aspiring psychologist in Band, NHS Sunshine committee, ASO and College Club who likes Tiktok dances, crochet hats, jollof rice and practicing ASL. But what Texas universities have yet found out is that my many interests are a byproduct of your stories. Your clubs, your organizations, passions and aspirations inspire me and reveal that I am surrounded by more than peers–I am surrounded by legends in the making whose stories I, as magician, inventor and editor-in-chief, am determined to share.