Meet Jack Garvey. He is a senior, tennis player, fisherman, hunter, tinkerer, and soldier. Yes, you read the last word correctly. A soldier. This past May as Jack completed his junior year at Wylie High, he made the decision to enlist in the Army National Guard. A decision that is brave and life-changing at any […]
Kyle Rush: Making a Friend’s Memory Mindful to All
In August, Wylie seniors gathered to paint parking spots in celebration of their final year in high school. Despite the ridiculous heat and cantankerous pavement, each space morphed into a symbol to honor such a momentous time. However, there is one parking space, marked by cones, that means something much more. “That’s his spot. When […]
Class of 2021 Salutatorian: Dominique Douglas
Dominique Douglas has always made good grades, so it’s little surprise to anyone that she is the salutatorian of the Class of 2021. Except maybe to her. “I was surprised,” she said. “I was extremely surprised and overjoyed. People would say Dominique is going to be at the top of her class. I thought that […]
Class of 2021 Valedictorian: Elise Grimland
Elise Grimland was at the head of her class during Wylie’s recent graduation ceremonies, but it wasn’t always that way for the valedictorian of the Class of 2021. “In 1st grade I struggled a lot,” Elise said. “I didn’t learn how to read until 2nd grade – I couldn’t read a chapter book. I knew […]