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San Antonio -- Wakeland Academic Decathlon students learn more about the Alamo, a national monument that honors the Battle of the Alamo of the Texas Revolution, and connect with each other, while competing against other top teams in the state.  It was my first time ever seeing the Alamo, and I thought it was cool...Everyone else was reading all the informational signs around the building, [and they] didnt leave until it was closed, Sayde Blanchette said.

Update: ACDEC Achieves Success at State

Josh McDaniel, Reporter March 3, 2023

Update: Starting February 23 and ending February 26, ACDEC participated in the state competition and were successful.  As a team, they finished 8th overall in Division One out of more than 200 teams...

EVENT CANCELLED: Who is Sadie Hawkins?

EVENT CANCELLED: Who is Sadie Hawkins?

Faith Blount, Reporter March 2, 2023

Breaking down the walls of gender norms, the Sadie Hawkins dance is a cherished tradition nationwide. The idea of the Sadie Hawkins dance is that instead of the typical guy asking the girl to be their...

The Leaders of Wakeland go to State

The Leaders of Wakeland go to State

Rachel Dickerson, Reporter February 28, 2023

Clubs are a significant part of any high school. They allow students to interact and meet other people. But this club has more in mind for its students than the average club. FCCLA, the Family Career...

Season of Senioritis

Season of Senioritis

Hailey Gaas, Reporter February 27, 2023

As the seniors continue their final year of high school, the desire to graduate and begin the next chapter of their life increases exponentially. Seniors' sudden lack of motivation can be known as a humorous...

SOS for the SAT

SOS for the SAT

Faith Blount, Reporter February 15, 2023

Millions of high schoolers take the SAT every year and with testing dates coming up, preparing for the rigorous test is a priority on most students' minds. The most asked question about the test on these...

One Act Only!

One Act Only!

Rachel Dickerson, Reporter February 8, 2023

Year after year, Wakeland has teams competing in a variety of sports in districts against other Frisco schools. While most people are anticipating the outcome of the next soccer game or track meet, Wakeland’s...

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DECA Dominates District

Josh McDaniel and Sayde Blanchette February 2, 2023

On Tuesday, January 24, Wakeland DECA continued their yearly dominance at the district competition with nearly 70% of competitors advancing to state. “I’m always psyched…to see the success of...

Winter Break: Pros or Woes?

Winter Break: Pros or Woes?

Josh McDaniel, Reporter January 17, 2023

With another semester in the books and another to go, it’s time to reflect on winter break.  This year’s winter break which began December 23, and students returned January 10, started closer to the...

Students Bring Global Sport To Wakeland

Josh McDaniel, Reporter December 20, 2022

Cricket is one of the most popular sports in the world and is the most played sport in India.  However, many know little about the rules and popularity of the game. As cricket begins to expand across...

Malaina Bowlby competing at her first National Physique Committee bodybuilding competition. (Photo courtesy of subject)

Building Up Body Image

Hailey Gaas, Reporter December 2, 2022

From wrestling to National Physique Committee bodybuilding, Senior Malaina Bowlby showcases her strength both physically and mentally. Bowlby competed in The Battle of Texas last December in the bikini...

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