Mamba Mentality
Malachi Blount, Wakeland Access Reporter
February 26, 2020
“Heroes come and go, but legends are forever,” shooting guard Kobe Bryant said. This quote explains how Bryant defined heroes as opposed to legends before his tragic death. Bryant died in a helicopter crash on January 26, 2020, and his death has had a lasting effect around the world. “I...
Jazz Hands all Around to Celebrate Wakeland’s Win
Lauren Ferguson, Reporter
February 20, 2020
Preparation is key for any performance and dance is no exception. Dance instructor Mrs. Grubb and a handpicked group of students have been preparing for an evaluation of the chosen dancers skills on Jan. 31, 2020. “I was really nervous when I was trying out for it because I really wanted to go,...
District Changes Bring New Competition for Football
Morgan Roeder, Reporter
February 20, 2020
Wakeland High School’s 2020-2021 football district has been changed. Wakeland is now in District 5-5A with Denton, Denton Ryan, Centennial, Heritage, Independence, Lone Star, Reedy, and The Colony. This change was a shock to all players. “It's going to be tough, and we will have to work ...
Nothing but Net!
Malachi Blount, Reporter
February 6, 2020
“Life is about growing and improving and getting better,” boxer Conor Mcgregor said. This is how the Wakeland girls basketball team approaches the second half of district play. The Lady Wolverines started the first half of the season by losing every game. The team believes that this start ...
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 sticks and our white uniforms so we can glow against the black lights,” freshman Kendall Smith sai...
Striking Wolverines
Verrill Aditya, Reporter
February 6, 2020
The Bowling Club started at Wakeland High School in 2018. It offers students the opportunity to learn the lifelong sport of bowling. They compete against other Frisco high schools, as well as local area teams. The goal is for students to learn more about the sport of bowling, improve their skills, and simpl...
Female Wrestler Strives for Success with Achievements, Team Encouragement
Jewel Curtis, Reporter
February 4, 2020
Leilani Bablionia, sophomore at Wakeland High School, shines through successfully with her hard work as a female wrestler. Leilani has made an impact on the girl’s wrestling team. She is a tough competitor and placed fourth at the Knight Invitational Wrestling Competition. Her win helped the team win awa...
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...
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 row. The All-Star weekend is a time where the fans can choose which players play, which is great fo...
No Rest for the Weary
Ashley Deckert, Photo Editor
January 31, 2020
Breaks are for the weak! Wakeland basketball, soccer, and wrestling continued to eat, sleep, and breathe their sports over the holiday break. While some Wakeland students slept away the two-weeks off, these athletes worked tirelessly at practice to prepare for the new season, and still had games and pra...
Ashley Deckert & Paris Bashlor, Reporters
September 1, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, schools have been forced to shut down and transition to online learning. However, some extracurriculars have been able to come to campus so they...
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Ashley Deckert & Paris Bashlor, Reporters
September 1, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, schools have been forced to shut down and transition to online learning. However, some extracurriculars have been able to come to campus so they...
Even with unexpected end to school year, Seniors still filled with spirit, shown love
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