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 […]
Wylie Academic Team Sends 12 to State
The Wylie Academic Team won the regional championship at UIL competition on April 17, and 12 Wylie students qualified to compete at state. Ayden Gertiser won two regional championships – one in Calculator Applications and the other in Number Sense. He also qualified for state in a third event by placing 2nd in math. Caleb Speights […]
Art students “Grease” drawings
Wylie Art 2 and Art 3 classes did drawings that coincide with the theatre production of Grease. Students did works of vintage vehicles, as well as old hotel, bowling and diner signs. The art will be on display at the PAC for patrons attending the production of Grease!
Student Buys Flower For Every Sophomore Girl
Every girl in the Wylie sophomore class received a flower on Valentine’s Day thanks to one sophomore boy who did not want anyone to be left out. Each year, the Purple Dog Company sells carnations that students can buy for their Valentines. The boy, who asked that he not be identified, decided that this year […]