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Cheering the football team forward, the student section "whites out" against the Trojans. The Varsity football team played against Newman Smith last Friday and won 63-28. WGHS Varsity football will play Little Elm this week.
Grove at a Glance
September 5, 2024
Grove Fest at a glance: everything you need to know
Grove Fest at a glance: everything you need to know
May 9, 2024
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
February 9, 2024
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
February 7, 2024
Smile on her face, senior Kaylee Mitchell stands in victory lines. Mitchell has been on Sliver Elites for two years. Mitchell has also been Blue Hawks Rockettes.
Walnut Groves starts year off with Meet the Wildcats
August 23, 2024
Photo sent in by Sariah shows her hiking in Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah.
Sariah Thomas: Walnut Grove’s First Ever Valedictorian
May 9, 2024
Grove Fest at a glance: everything you need to know
Grove Fest at a glance: everything you need to know
May 9, 2024
Wrists flicked, Schaack shoots a basket and scores against the Centennial Titans in the second round of district games.
Team Captain Shares His History With Basketball
May 1, 2024
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
Prepared to score, No. 7 senior John Hutson jukes the opposing Trojan player. The varsity football team played against Newman Smith High School on Friday, Aug. 30. This was the first official game for the varsity football season.
Varsity football team kicks-off season with massive victory
September 4, 2024
Wrists flicked, Schaack shoots a basket and scores against the Centennial Titans in the second round of district games.
Team Captain Shares His History With Basketball
May 1, 2024
22 Swim and Dive Finalists to Advance to Regional’s
February 7, 2024
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
January 20, 2024
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
November 8, 2023
Top 5 Best 2024 Met Gala Looks
Top 5 Best 2024 Met Gala Looks
May 16, 2024
This image shows a girl, sitting at a desk with a lot of makeup products, in front of a large phone. The TIkTok image is pointing to the “Buy Now” button on the giant phone. Digital image created on Canva.
Sephora Ten-Year-Old Crisis: Social Media to cause children to grow up fast
May 2, 2024
The NFL (Taylor's Version)
The NFL (Taylor’s Version)
February 6, 2024
This graphic depicts some of our favorite scenes from the very best Romantic Comedies on our curated 14 Valentine's Day movie list.
14 Movies to Watch This Valentine’s
February 5, 2024
This image was created with Canva.
66th Grammy Awards: Predictions
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”
February 29, 2024
This graphic depicts some of our favorite scenes from the very best Romantic Comedies on our curated 14 Valentine's Day movie list.
14 Movies to Watch This Valentine’s
February 5, 2024
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
January 26, 2024
"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
November 16, 2023
Zach Bryan Boys of Faith Review
Zach Bryan Boys of Faith Review
October 30, 2023
Prepared to score, No. 7 senior John Hutson jukes the opposing Trojan player. The varsity football team played against Newman Smith High School on Friday, Aug. 30. This was the first official game for the varsity football season.
Varsity football team kicks-off season with massive victory
September 4, 2024
Smile on her face, senior Kaylee Mitchell stands in victory lines. Mitchell has been on Sliver Elites for two years. Mitchell has also been Blue Hawks Rockettes.
Walnut Groves starts year off with Meet the Wildcats
August 23, 2024
Striding across the stage, Sophie Kim belts out the popular song, “I Wanna Dance With Somebody.”
Singers take the stage “Step By Step”
February 29, 2024
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. "It's 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
January 24, 2024
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. "It's a really good opportunity to spread awareness for about topics like anxiety depression and stress, and make it known that it's 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.
Future Wildcats are Inspired to Get Involved At Expo Night
January 24, 2024
Define the Standard Ep. 1
Define the Standard Ep. 1
April 24, 2024
In Your Head Podcast Ep. 2
In Your Head Podcast Ep. 2
April 16, 2024
Toth Time ep. 6
Toth Time ep. 6
February 9, 2024
Toth Time ep. 5
Toth Time ep. 5
December 14, 2023
Toth Time Ep. 4
Toth Time Ep. 4
November 10, 2023
Toth Time ep. 6
Toth Time ep. 6
February 9, 2024
Toth Time ep. 5
Toth Time ep. 5
December 14, 2023
Toth Time ep. 3
Toth Time ep. 3
November 2, 2023
Toth Time ep. 6
Toth Time ep. 6
February 9, 2024
Toth Time Ep. 4
Toth Time Ep. 4
November 10, 2023
Sports for Dummies ep. 1: Football
Sports for Dummies ep. 1: Football
October 27, 2023
In Your Head ep. 1: Mental health in sports
In Your Head ep. 1: Mental health in sports
September 26, 2023
Toth Time ep. 2
Toth Time ep. 2
September 20, 2023
WG-TV
WG-TV season 1, ep. 2
October 31, 2023
WG-TV Season 1 Episode 1
WG-TV season 1, ep. 1
October 3, 2023
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Wildcats Wired
The Student News Site of Walnut Grove High School

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Sports
Prepared to score, No. 7 senior John Hutson jukes the opposing Trojan player. The varsity football team played against Newman Smith High School on Friday, Aug. 30. This was the first official game for the varsity football season.
Wrists flicked, Schaack shoots a basket and scores against the Centennial Titans in the second round of district games.
Senior Jacob Schaack has been playing basketball in the district for 12 years, and ends his season as a leader.

Ellie Schofield, Copy Editor, Webmaster

May 1, 2024

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.
Lights flash around the school arena. Sophomore Myla Ray completes a standing full, she high-fives cheer coach Destine Grobe in celebration.
With passion and dedication Destine Grobe establishes the new cheer program

Myla Ray, Photojournalist

November 8, 2023

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.
While playing at home on the Wild Cat tennis courts, Walnut Grove tennis’s No.1, Blake Anderson, wins another successful match for his team. Playing a rivaling school, Blake did not fall to the pressure on the court. “I feel as if pressure is a privilege because not everyone has that feeling. I think it is a good thing to be pressured sometimes because if there is none you're obviously not succeeding.”
Junior Blake Anderson dominates the court this season with many impressive accomplishments and insights into the sport

Kenna Thornton, Photo Journalist

November 6, 2023

Sports for Dummies ep. 1: Football
Featuring John Hutson and Blake Miller

Caitlyn Ketzle and Maddie Karmun-Lanza

October 27, 2023

Both hand in the air, sophomore Danielle Whitmire preapres to set the ball to her fellow teammate. Whitmire is a setter and plays right side of the court.“I like to set because it gives me a sense of leadership on the court,” Whitmire said. “I get to run plays and run the offense.”
Danielle Whitmire wins Star Local Media Athlete of the Week

Maddie Karmun-Lanza and Myla Ray

October 11, 2023

Arms to the side, senior Luke Sitz prepares to dive at a Walnut Grove meet. The meet was held in the Prosper ISD Natatorium. “Honestly, diving has impacted my life with all of the life lessons it gives,” Sitz said. “Failure is good, and you can fail at something. But, if you keep trying you’ll get it right someday.”
A deep dive into senior Luke Sitz's success on the board

Caitlyn Ketzle and Maddie Kane

October 3, 2023

Ready to receive a pass, Taylor Owens, a freshman varsity water polo player swims forward towards the goal. The Senior game against Rock Hill provided an opportunity for many freshmen to get playing time. Owens, Quinn Geyter, and June Horton, all freshmen varsity water polo players new to the sport, got lots of opportunities to showcase their improvement from the first tournament. “It was tough because I hadn’t played that much before.” Geyter said, “But after the goal I scored, everything felt so much better.” This was Geyter’s second goal this season.
Mid-season recap of varsity water polo girls and boys

June Horton, Copy Editor

September 22, 2023

Ball in hand, No. 4 junior Jake Beller attempts to outrun the Bobcats. Beller is a running back on the varsity Walnut Grove football team. In the game against Celina, Beller had 30 rushing yards.
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