New jewels on the block

Wylie East High School welcomes the 2014-2015 Sapphires Hairspray, lipstick, and glitter galore, the dancing lifestyle is what these girls chose. After a previously outstanding 2013 season that left the Sapphires with a nationally ranked title, the new line members and officers that recently tried out and were selected hope to carry on that prestige. […]

Wylie East Sapphires to host Junior Jewels Dance Clinic Sept 28

(Wylie) September 10, 2013 – The Wylie East High School Sapphires will present the much-anticipated Junior Jewels Dance Clinic from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 at the WEHS gymnasium. The clinic is open to girls in kindergarten through sixth grade. Participants will enjoy learning a dance routine, performing with the Sapphires, and playing games. […]

Finally, coming home

(Wylie ISD) September 16, 2012 – Wylie East High School will have their first true homecoming now that the alpha class has graduated. Wylie East is holding their first homecoming Friday, September 28 at Wylie Stadium. They will face the Denison Yellow Jackets. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. During the game’s half time, the Raider […]

Wylie dancers march in Children’s Christmas Parade

Wylie dancers march in Children’s Christmas Parade

Enjoy these images captured by Blue Ribbon News and other contributors during the Children’s Medical Center Christmas Parade, presented by Capital One Bank and Pizza Hut on Dec. 3 in downtown Dallas. The Wylie East Sapphires and the Wylie High Pacesetters joined together to march with the Rowdy and the Dallas Cowboys float. Sapphires director […]

Raider Roundup, Homecoming activities, week of Oct. 24

(Wylie East High School) Monday, Oct. 24 Carnival 4 to 8 p.m., Olde City Park; Parade 6:30, Downtown Ballard St. Tuesday, Oct. 25 Raider Royalty elections at lunch in media center. Spirit day: “A Walk on the Wild Side” Crazy socks/hair (No unnatural hair colors) Wednesday, Oct. 26 Spirit day: “Hunt the Lions” Wear camouflage. On […]

Wylie East Sapphires to host dance clinic

(Wylie) Girls in kindergarten through sixth grade can learn a dance, eat pizza and play games with the Wylie East Sapphires as the drill team hosts the Junior Jewels Dance Clinic on Saturday, Oct. 8 at the WEHS gym. Clinic participants are also invited to join the Sapphires in a pregame performance followed by dancing with the […]

Introducing the 2011-12 Wylie East Sapphires

Introducing the 2011-12 Wylie East Sapphires

(Wylie) The 2011-12 Wylie East Sapphires are under the direction of Cortney Davis, assisted by Brittany Miller. Captain is senior Jessica Farrias. Lieutenants are senior Lauren Snow, senior Lindsee Wharton, senior Jesslynn Grigsby, and junior Chandler Cobb. Social officers are senior Amber Daniel, senior Bayleigh Wacasey, junior Delaney Freeman, junior Madison Wharton, junior Ashlynn Kaplan, junior […]

Wylie East HS celebrates Meet the Raider Night

Wylie East HS celebrates Meet the Raider Night

Editor’s Note: If you were there, share your pics! We’ll feature them here. (Wylie) The Wylie East Athletic Booster Club welcomes WEHS students, families and the entire community to Meet the Raiders Night on Friday, Aug. 19 at Wylie Stadium, 2550 W. FM 544 at Country Club Road. The Raiders will scrimmage Keller Timber Creek. Freshman will […]