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On the ground, Student Council Vice President Jocelyn Johnson and member Maylee Stankiewicz decorate the wagon student council will use in the parade. The parade will take place tomorrow at 11:45 during Grove Time. All toys and donations will be sent to Conerstone Church.
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Arms stretched out, senior Kylie Barnes shakes her poms as she cheers on varsity football at their senior night game against Newman Smith. "Nothing can top performing in front of a stadium full of people," Barnes said. This photo was taken by Scott Albrecht, Silver Elites photographer.
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As the PCIS Year 2 students listen, senior Sivashnu Murthy gives his Fall Presentation. He was assigned to speak about an organization making an impact in the community. He chose to learn about the McKinney Art Commission.
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Arms around neck, junior Cole Johnson tries to gain control of his opponent.
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Varisty girls water polo defeats Rock Hill 15-3

Caitlyn Ketzle and Peter Gilbert • September 12, 2024
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Arm at the ready, No. 11 senior Harper Collins prepares to make her 10th goal of the game. Collins scored 11 total goals throughout the game and 45 goals this season. Collins serves her second year as a Walnut Grove water polo captain.

Click the photo above to start a slideshow with information about the varsity girls waterpolo game on Tuesday, Sep. 10, at the Prosper ISD Natatorium.

Who: Walnut Grove varsity water polo team

What: District PLay

Where: Prosper ISD Natatorium

What’s next? The varsity waterpolo team will play Flower Mound Friday, Sep. 13. The game will occur at the Prosper ISD Natatorium at 5:00 p.m.

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Caitlyn Ketzle is a senior at Walnut Grove High School. She is currently serving her second year as the Editor-in-Chief for Wildcats Wired, and served one year as a photojournalist on Eagle Nation Online at Prosper High School. Caitlyn is a member of the Executive Student Council and is a spirit leader. In her free time, she enjoys photographing school events and hanging out with friends.
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Peter Gilbert is a senior at Walnut Grove. This will be his first year on staff, But he has been in media since Freshman year. Peter looks forward to continuing his role as Sports Editor.
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