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Grove Fest at a glance: everything you need to know
Grove Fest at a glance: everything you need to know
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Current president faces against 2020 rival candidate Donald Trump again in 2024 along with three other independant candidates including Robert F. Kennedy Jr, Cornel West, and Jill Stein. Created in canva.
Meet Your Presidential Election Candidates of 2024
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The Pulsera Project booth consist of informational sheets, bracelet spreads, and the trifold board that travels with each school. The Pulsera Project stays at each school for two weeks before moving on to another state or district.
Wildcats have the opportunity to serve through the Pulsera Project
February 9, 2024
22 Swim and Dive Finalists to Advance to Regional’s
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With the intention of bringing joy and comforting patients, the student council plans to donate stuffed animals to the Cooks Children’s Medical Center by hosting the Teddy Bear Toss, and collecting donations throughout the week. The Toss will be held on Feb. 6 during halftime of the varsity boys home game that begins at 7:15 p.m.
Student council to host Teddy Bear Toss
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Sariah Thomas: Walnut Grove’s First Ever Valedictorian
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Grove Fest at a glance: everything you need to know
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Wrists flicked, Schaack shoots a basket and scores against the Centennial Titans in the second round of district games.
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Wildcats have the opportunity to serve through the Pulsera Project
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Wrists flicked, Schaack shoots a basket and scores against the Centennial Titans in the second round of district games.
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Ready to pass the ball, No. 1 freshman Ava Kim tries to outrun Sachse player. The Walnut Grove varsity girls soccer team played against Sachse High School Tuesday, Jan. 9. Walnut Grove players wore orange ribbons in their hair to support Leukemia Awareness.
Varsity Girls Play First Home Game Against Sachse High School, 1-4
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Lights flash around the school arena. Sophomore Myla Ray completes a standing full, she high-fives cheer coach Destine Grobe in celebration.
Head cheer coach starts the program at Walnut Grove
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Ready to walk the send-off, Kate Wichar, among members of the cross country team, leads down the main hall as students cheer. Wichar sets to compete for the State title in cross country on Nov. 3.
From local runner to state contender, Katelyn Wichar sets the trail to success
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14 Movies to Watch This Valentine’s
February 5, 2024
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February 4, 2024
Striding across the stage, Sophie Kim belts out the popular song, “I Wanna Dance With Somebody.”
Singers take the stage “Step By Step”
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This graphic depicts some of our favorite scenes from the very best Romantic Comedies on our curated 14 Valentines Day movie list.
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To the beat, Elizabeth Fasesimi sings and dances with the cast. Fasesimi, dressed in a bright red dress with a rainbow hair and tail, plays Mayzie the bird in Seussical the Musical. Mayzie sings many songs troughout the Musical, such as How Lucky You Are and the closing song Green Eggs and Ham.
Seussical The Musical Performs at Walnut Grove
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All I Want for Christmas Is You is one of the greatest Holiday Hits of all time. Many students at The Grove say this is one of their favorite Christmas songs. Listening to this song marks the start of the most wonderful time of the year!
Christmas Came Early for Students at The Grove
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Striding across the stage, Sophie Kim belts out the popular song, “I Wanna Dance With Somebody.”
Singers take the stage “Step By Step”
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After strumming her guitar, Gertrude McFuzz cries over her featherless tail. Protrayed by Sarah Jane Hanchey, the character goes to the doctor to grow out her tail. Its fun to act in a kids show because you can just clown around a little bit, sophomore Hanchey said. This show is really expressive and fun for all ages.
Oh The Places You’ll Go, Suessical: The Musical
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After handing out a flyer, Isabella Bowden smiles encouragingly to Wildcat parents. The Mental Health Club hopes to promote well-being for all students at The Grove. Its a really good opportunity to spread awareness for about topics like anxiety depression and stress, and make it known that its normal to have those things, Bowden said. Club members try to break the stigma behind mental health and make an impact on the Wildcat community.
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Ready to pass the ball, No. 1 freshman Ava Kim tries to outrun Sachse player. The Walnut Grove varsity girls soccer team played against Sachse High School Tuesday, Jan. 9. Walnut Grove players wore orange ribbons in their hair to support Leukemia Awareness.
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As they sit on a prop boat, sophomore Corvus Mckay and senior Kaelin Eckels perform the last scene of Anatomy of Grey. Mckay portrays the role of Homer, a character about to sail off and start a life with Eckels character, June. I liked playing Homer because he is so simple as a person, McKay said, It was an outlook I have never looked at before. I loved playing a character like that.
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Walnut Grove Color Guard Makes A Colorful Entrance at Arkansas

Color Guard Prepares for Halftime Show
Lydia McNamara, Business Manager • October 11, 2023
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Junior Oviya Omprakash doing freshman Naomi DeShazo’s eye liner. Omprakash is known as “Make-up Artist Oviya” amoungst the color guard. She is an squad leader and dedicated member of the WG Guard.
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Sophomore Aly Fallwell is doing her dance solo with the band in drill. She was chosen to take on this part in the show.

The Walnut Grove Color Guard embarks on an all-day journey to make their first ever half-time show appearance in Arkansas. These girls have been dedicated to attending morning and after school practices, sectionals, and pep rallies. They learn new choreography in a week and put it on the field like they’ve known it for months. Captains Aly Fallwell and Jayden Howeth give insight on what their experiences with Color Guard has been like so far.

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