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Zion Tesfaye speaking to the embers of Student Council.
How Student Council plans events
October 11, 2024

When Wylie High School has an event, there's a lot of planning that goes on behind the scenes. The Student Council plays a huge role in helping organize and plan these events. Being involved in student council means you have a lot of responsibilities to take on. But when a student is elected President...

Dr. Vinson and students discuss issues regarding AI within the school district
The Purpose of the Student Advisory Council
Julianna Howe, Staffer • October 9, 2024

Superintendent Dr. Vinson recently met with the student advisory council for the 2024-2025 school year. It is a collective group of around 30...

Seniors theme, "Y3K", for student council at homecoming parade.
The Heart of Homecoming
Jazzy Gill, Staffer • October 7, 2024

Choosing the themes for the homecoming parade floats is a collaborative process among all participating school clubs and organizations. Every...

The Addition to "Aesthetics"
The Addition to "Aesthetics"
Colleen Schmucker, Managing Editor • October 4, 2024

In the emergence of social media, life has begun to become noticeably more prettier and glamorous. At least, it seems to be. Through Instagram,...

Morgan McQueen does a homecoming proposal to fellow theatre member Bethany Moses which shows how Backyard is a place where everyone just bonds and remembers their more than just there people.
History of Wylie High’s Theatre BackYard
Kester Gyasi-Frempah, Staffer • October 3, 2024

On September 19, Wylie High’s very own “Pirate Players” started the year off with their first of their annual “Backyard Performance Series”...

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Christine Tykoski plays a match at the district finals against Wylie East on 9/27.
Tennis heading for another consecutive district championship.
Madee Doriot, Staffer • October 8, 2024

While the festivities of Homecoming week carried on, Wylie Tennis played their way to another district win, defeating Wylie East 13-2. This victory marks...

14th of September, 2024 - 
Varsity Boys XC at Lovejoy Fall Festival 
(Courtesy Photo)
A Day in The Life of Varsity Cross Country
Jazzy Gill, Staffer • September 18, 2024

For the last few years, the boys Wylie High School cross country team have made state consecutively. The Pirates are going to attempt to make state again...

During half time and the pacesetters perform their dance and give it all they got
Day in the life as a pirate pacesetter: Game day edition
Ayleen Zambrana, Staffer • September 18, 2024

Game days can be one of the most exciting days for students, but a lot of organization comes into play. It may seem that the preparation isn't too hard,...

Girls Can Play Football Too
Girls Can Play Football Too
Sarah Rigby, Staffer, yearbook • May 1, 2024

Boys have a volleyball club, and a football team, but girls don’t have a football club.  Do girls not want a football team or do they feel embarrassed...

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Gold Card Program
Gold Card Program
Max Kelley, Staffer • September 23, 2024

The “Gold Card Program” has commended Wylie’s contributing senior citizens by offering free entry to any Wylie sporting event as well as discounted...

A Once in a Lifetime Experience
Kester Gyasi-Frempah, Staffer, yearbook • April 18, 2024

On Monday, April 8th 2024, the first total solar eclipse in Texas will take place since July 29, 1878. On that Monday Wylie High School will...

SAG AFTRA Actors Strike: Officially Over
SAG AFTRA Actors Strike: Officially Over
Colleen Schmucker, Staffer, newspaper • January 11, 2024

In the past couple months, actors from all over came together to strike against unfair and dishonest studios and studio executives. From July...

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In Defense of Autumn
In Defense of Autumn
Ryley Collins, Managing Editor • October 11, 2024

According to the equinox, it’s autumn and there’s a slight breeze in the air in the morning. Everyones been itching for the season to turn. The Texas...

A small Italian town
The "European" Summer
Ryley Collins, Managing Editor • September 27, 2024

If you’ve been on Instagram, Tiktok, or Pinterest anytime in the past 5 months, chances are you’ve come across the 2024 European Summer trend....

Mr. Alexander decked out in his Wylie Way Day gear DJing by the food trucks.
Dress Up Days
Kaiya Seal, Staffer • September 24, 2024

Throughout all of my time at Wylie High School, dress up days have been a key component in raising school spirit and increasing unity. We've...

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