ROTC Cadets visit Sheppard Military Base
February 16, 2012 • Wililam Jackson, Staffer
Cadets from the Wylie East JROTC visited Sheppard Military base Feb. 8 for a tour. The cadets took in stops that included operational units and technical training destinations. Watch Sheppard Air Force Base’s video here –> http://www.sheppard.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123289388 Read More →
Lady Raiders float
October 31, 2011 • Dustin Sanders, Staffer
Check out the girls soccer float. See pictures and video on how this beautiful float was made. Read More →
Vandalism Strikes
May 11, 2011 • DJ Brennan, Staff Reporter
Last Friday, one school committed an act of vandalism against Wylie East. Custodian, Mrs. Judy was the first to notice the redecoration of the campus. “I came to work at 6:15 a.m. and found graffiti all over the windows, I quickly called the police department, my boss and my employees to tell them... Read more »
Safe sex
May 10, 2011 • Ana Meraz, Staff Writer
Safe sex doesn’t necessarily mean using a condom or taking birth control, sometimes it’s just knowing about Penal Code Section 22.011 (Sexual Assault). Students are turning 18, and many have already celebrated this birthday. These students should be aware of the age limitations for dating a minor.... Read more »
Late arrival day
May 4, 2011 • Ashley braun, Opinion Editor
May 18 is a PLC day. The staff will be in a professional learning community, so students will have late arrival that day. The bell will ring at 9:30. All students will need to be in class by this time or will be counted absent. Read More →
Prestigious Thursday
May 3, 2011 • Ana Meraz, Staff Writer
Want to do something free, accessible, and prestigious this Thursday night? Go to the Prestige concert at seven p.m. The event is located in Wylie East’s auditorium and is open to the public. Read More →
Principal honors Luncheon
May 3, 2011 • Tiffany Ing, Webmaster
Every six weeks Principal Mike Williams has lunch with selected students who have earned an award from one of their teachers from last six weeks. May 5th at 11:45 a.m., the Raider Honor Luncheon will be in the Library. The students will proceed to go to the auditorium to receive their award. Most of... Read more »
Anatomy of a letter jacket
April 27, 2011 • Sabrena Drake, Staff Writer
Letterman jackets are an extremely popular aspect of a school year because most organizations have distrubed them recently. A letterman jacket is a symbol of recognition for football, cheerleaders, athletic trainers, drill team as well as other sports and organizations. “Getting involved is really... Read more »
Senior photos come to East
April 25, 2011 • Tiffany Ing, Webmaster
All juniors must have their senior portraits made in the traditional tux, or drape, as well as the graduation cap and gown. B&E Photography will photograph all seniors this summer during the week of Aug. 1- 5. Mark your calendars now. B&E will be in touch with you to schedule your portrait session.... Read more »
One man’s war
April 21, 2011 • Ashley Braun, Opinions Editor
Reformed drug addict preaches to children “Boy, somebody’s gonna kill you one of these days,” the machine gun preacher’s father said. These were the words Sam Childers was hearing all through his childhood. Childers grew up in the hills of Pennsylvania, and when he was in his young teens... Read more »