Even with unexpected end to school year, Seniors still filled with spirit, shown love

Noah Mack, Editor, Wakeland Access

April 30, 2020

Flashy dresses and loud music at senior prom. High-flying hats among the roaring crowd at graduation. All are essential memories that anyone can expect as a graduating high school senior; however, a global pandemic is not.  All 8,909 public schools in Texas have been shut down due to COVID-19. Thi...

Frisco ISD Closed until May 4

April 3, 2020

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Learning Your Vote Is Your Voice

Noah Mack, Chief Editor

March 5, 2020

The 2020 Democratic presidential candidates sweep the nation in the state primaries during Super Tuesday, fighting to secure their spot as the Democratic nominee. A major point that the candidates continue to underscore is voter turn-out.    With every new election comes new voters who have the chance to ...

Stop, Change is Ahead!

Juliette Jehling, Reporter

February 6, 2020

The traffic flow at Wakeland during after school pickup has been a problem, but this spring there is now a solution.  After winter break, there is a new rule regarding dismissal on exiting the building. Students will no longer be able to exit through the front of the building anymore since it dis...

Power Lunch: Will it be Continued?

Morgan Roeder, Reporter

February 6, 2020

  Power Lunch was the biggest change of the 2019-2020 school year, but was met with mixed reviews. “I like Power Lunch because it gives me time to study and catch up on work so I don't have to do it outside of school,” freshman Juliette Jehling said. Power Lunch is a “free hour” th...

Cheer Into the New Year!

Jewel Curtis, Reporter

February 4, 2020

For the 2020-2021 school year, Wakeland is opening up a cheerleading class that anyone can join. Cheerleading is a hardworking sport that requires a lot of skill and teamwork. This course will open up opportunities for students who want to become more advanced in this sport and eventually try out fo...

As the Day Goes On

Kristen McGarvey, Reporter

January 27, 2020

  High school students will spend more time in school with changes to the upcoming 2020-2021 school year.  After going back and forth, the FISD School Board decided to add an extra 10 minutes to the school day.  By implementing this new policy, FISD will be moving down from 174 days to a 171 da...

All Hail the King and Queen

Lauren Ferguson, Wakeland Access Reporter

December 20, 2019

Andrew Gaschen and Sarah Savage won WHS 2019 Homecoming King and Queen.  They have been together for over two years and won homecoming Prince and Princess last year.  “I did not think I was going to win!” Sarah said laughing. “We were just super excited when we got nominated.” Andrew...

Waco Bound

Kaitlin Beers, Wakeland Access Reporter

December 18, 2019

JD Gregson will trade in his orange and blue uniform for green and gold this summer. He committed to play baseball for Baylor University and officially signed Nov. 13, 2019.   Going off to college and starting to grow a career, Gregson looks back to his first memories of baseball. “I remember...

Light It Up

Ashley Deckert and Paris Bashlor, Wakeland Access Reporters

December 18, 2019

Starting a business can be a rough job for just about anyone, but for junior Colton Stovall that is another story. According to the New York Times, starting a business takes many crucial steps to get where you want to be. “Writing a business plan seems like a chore, but it’s critical [starting a busi...