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In the Spotlight - Wakeland Theatre performs their Fall show, Dearly Departed, under some of their new lights. I think [not having all the changes done had] an effect more on the emotion coming across within the lighting and more so on the audience, but I think that the actors and technicians continued on perfectly and didnt let it cause much stress, junior Jaden Spurlock said. Despite not having all of the lighting done, the show still went on.

Lights, Camera, Refresh

The Wakeland High School auditorium receives a long-awaited refresh.
Paris Bashlor and Ashley Deckert, Editors-in-Chief • December 3, 2021

Over the summer, Wakeland High School got a fresh start with new paint, new tile, and new carpet in the hallways and the classrooms. Not only has the school been renovated after 15 years, but now the auditorium...

For the First Time - Wakelands Varsity Football team is crowned as Area Champions for the first time in all of Wolverine football history. “I feel this win is going to give our team a lot of confidence. We know we’re a talented squad and beating a team like Highland Park really proved that,” senior Carson Point said. The Wolverines will be making their way to the next round of Playoffs.

Making History

Wakeland beats out Highland Park High School in the second round of Playoffs with a score of 29-28.
Ashley Deckert and Paris Bashlor, Editors-in-Chief • November 20, 2021

For the first time in Wolverine football history, Wakeland has been crowned as Area Champions.  The Wakeland Wolverines, ranked 12th in the Texas Division 5A-1, make history beating the second ranked...

Scary Stories and Where They Came From Podcast

Ashley Deckert, Paris Bashlor, & Grace Clements, Reporters • November 1, 2021

Link to podcats: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18tilElyXDGpb7aGDFb3o9vaq1s1r732W/view?usp=sharing  

Photo courtesy of Wakeland Theatre Department

Once Upon a December…in January

Take a Trip to Paris and Come See Anastasia
Ashley Deckert and Paris Bashlor, Editors-In-Chief • January 21, 2021

The hit Broadway musical Anastasia hits the Wakeland stage beginning tonight.  The story of Anastasia begins in Imperial Russia where the young princess, Anastasia, learns her grandmother, Dowager...

For a frightening good time, head to Fort Worth and check out Cutting Edge Haunted House. https://www.cuttingedgehauntedhouse.com/

Be Prepared! You’re in for a Scare

Ashley Deckert, Editory-In-Chief • October 30, 2020

Spooky season is here. Many people enjoy hosting parties and participating in fun activities to bring in the Halloween spirit, and one of the most popular activities during October is going to haunted...

Lights Out! - Wakelands Legacy Line performs at the annual blackout pep rally. Many students enjoy the blackout pep rally because it is something different and they can view the performers in a different light.

Lights Out

Juliette Jehling, Reporter • February 6, 2020

One of the most popular pep rallies at Wakeland is the blackout pep rally. It’s held every year and students love it.  “The blackout pep rally is where they turn off all the lights. We wear glow...

Shooting Their Shot

Joel Cousin, Reporter • February 4, 2020

The NBA All-Star weekend is coming up in February and votes are in. Currently, the most voted player for the All-Star game is Lebron James of the Los Angeles Lakers, as it has been for many years in a...

Sometimes surviving the holidays can be difficult. Photo by Winter Littlejohn.

How to Survive the Holiday Season

Some funny tips to staying sane this holiday season
Winter Littlejohn, Wakeland Access Reporter • December 18, 2019

The holidays are one of the busiest times of the year and become overwhelming, but if you follow these few simple hacks, you’ll be the lucky one to make it out alive. The first step into surviving...

Photo courtesy of friscosquare.com.

Frisco Square Shines Bright for Holiday Visitors

Ashley Deckert, Wakeland Access Reporter • December 17, 2019

Christmas is often the one time of the year where families get together and celebrate the holiday season. And what a better way to celebrate than at the Frisco Square!  “Christmas in the Square draws...

Christmas at the Star Photo courtesy of www.visitfrisco.org.

Frisco’s Holiday Fun

Paris Bashlor, Wakeland Access Reporter • December 17, 2019

With winter break just around the corner, Frisco offers many holiday activities for teens and families in the area. Frisco provides fun festivities such as the Christmas Spectacular at the Star, Christmas...

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