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Script for Matilda
Wylie Theatre’s ‘Matilda’ Begins Rehearsals
November 5, 2024

This past Monday, the Wylie High theater department began rehearsals for their production of Matilda the Musical. “It’s a story of a girl who wants to be smart and fulfill her potential, but her surroundings aren’t letting her do that. So, she takes matters into her own hands,” Chloe Stovall...

Students Studying for Upcoming Exams.
Junior Year Jitters: Insight or thoughts on the stress and pressure of High School’s “toughest year”.
Jazzy Gill, Staffer • November 4, 2024

Junior year has been described as one of the most grueling years of high school, and for good reason. School is no longer just about classes;...

Andrea Betancourth (10) studying
How validation from school affects students’ wellbeing
Mallory Masullo, Staffer • October 28, 2024

With the ending of the first term of the school year, pressure to excel in classes has increased substantially. Given these circumstances, there...

The black box is home to many things but it also doubles as a safe place to  eat study, and such.
What’s a comforting place at WHS?
Kester Gyasi-Frempah, Staffer • October 25, 2024

School is considered a stressful place by many students. Their stress is caused by academic deadlines, exams, having to maintain good study habits,...

Front view of Wylie High School
What’s Your Favorite Year?
Max Kelley, Staffer • October 23, 2024

With every passing year, students mature and gain a different perspective on school. Classes increase in difficulty, friendships brew, interests...

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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 
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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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Decklin Roberts handing out prepared food to a waiter
The Opening of the 544 Cafe
Julianna Howe, Staffer • October 30, 2024

At the 544 Cafe, high school students gain hands-on culinary experience while serving their community. Open during the school year on Tuesdays, Wednesdays,...

Can AI be useful?
Can AI be useful?
Ayleen Zambrana, Staffer • October 24, 2024

Using AI in school can cause problems, but some people have different opinions on how it should be used. “I think that it’s hard to say...

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...

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Common energy drink brands Celsius and Alani.
Is Celsius and Alani good for you?
November 6, 2024

When I walk through Wylie High, it is very common to see various energy drinks like Celsius and Alani in students' hands. With all the school work and...

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....

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....

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