The scene behind the scenes of ‘Rimers of Eldritch’

(Wylie East High School) Lights, camera, action, cue music, props are broken. The last two aren’t as well-known but they are what make the show a great production. Without the “techies,” the show couldn’t go on. The technology students are responsible for building sets, cuing lights and music and ensuring that all props and stage […]

Revved up about Zippy, Ainsworth’s awesome automobile

(Wylie East High School) Looking around at all the cars in the WEHS parking lot, students will often stop and do a double-take when they see math teacher Shannon Ainsworth’s low-speed battery operated vehicle which she calls, “Zippy.” The golf cart has flames on the side and also a skull with the East symbol on […]

‘Boobies’ bracelets banned

Do you “heart” boobies? Wylie elementary schools certainly do not. The highly popular rubber bracelets that read, “I ‘heart’ boobies,” are banned from Wylie’s elementary schools. The bracelets are sold to create more awareness for breast cancer and the proceeds from the bracelets are donated to Susan G. Coleman to contribute to cancer research. The bracelets […]

Wylie East shooting star: on the field, in the classroom

Varsity soccer captain Leslie Snider has played soccer since she was a little girl. “Every four year old plays soccer,” Snider said. Putting points on the board is her passion, with every goal scored, Snider feels rejuvenated. “I feel successful and encouraged to score another goal,” Snider said. The game strikes an adrenaline rush, keeping […]

Wylie East announces homecoming spirit themes

Wylie East High School will celebrate Homecoming the week of Oct. 24-28. The Homecoming Parade is Monday, Oct. 24. Due to a scheduling conflict, the Homecoming Dance is not the Saturday after homecoming. Instead, it is Saturday, Nov. 5. Homecoming Spirit Days are as follows: Monday, Oct. 24 – Raider Spirit Shirt and Jeans Tuesday, […]

Glow in the dark pep rally at WEHS (video)

(Wylie East High School) The Wylie East Raiders hosted their first pep rally of the year on Friday, Sept. 9. During the pep rally they had the lights off and did alot of things with glow sticks and glow necklaces. The students really enjoyed the Rally to prep them for the Raiders first home game, […]

Wylie East student flies solo

Wylie East student flies solo

(Wylie) When JC Bernarte was younger he never realized his dream would come true, but on Aug. 12 he spread his wings and flew for the first time. Joining ROTC was more than an educational experience. ROTC is where Bernarte first found his love for planes.  At the end of last year, he received a scholarship, […]

Upperclassmen receive new ‘EAST’ privileges

(Wylie East High School) This year upperclassmen have earned new privileges during EAST time at the end of the day. Ninth and tenth graders are assigned to a seventh period homeroom, except students involved in cheer, drill team, and girls athletics. Ninth graders will participate in an enrichment program on Tuesdays and Thursdays led by […]