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A graphic that says "Prom Candidates" on it.
Prom Candidates
May 2, 2026
This is the official Walnut Grove poster for prom.
Prom preview: what can you expect?
April 24, 2026
Senior Miranda Graham wore a gold dress with white flowing fabric at the bottom.
Fashion design brings rooted in nature to life
April 17, 2026
Arms raised, Superintendent Dr. Holly Ferguson takes a picture of the WGHS choir at a football game.
Dr. Ferguson announces her retirement as superintendent
April 10, 2026
Goalie Quin Shelton holds regional championship trophy.
Varsity boys soccer wins in regional championship
April 2, 2026
Senior Hunter Hawkins braces for impact in the long jump.
Grove at a Glance: March 9-13
March 9, 2026
Laura Mercer kissing a pig at FFA week on Feb. 26. Students voted on the staff member that had to kiss a pig, and Mercer was selected.
Grove at a Glance: Mar. 2 – Mar. 6
March 3, 2026
Grove at a Glance: Feb. 23 - Feb. 27
Grove at a Glance: Feb. 23 – Feb. 27
February 23, 2026
Senior Surin Noh, junior Sharnitha Karthi and junior Advika Mankar assist in organizing the spring blood drive.
Grove at a Glance: Feb. 16 – 20
February 17, 2026
Paisley Bowling redirects the ball with a fierce header in a match against Lovejoy.
Grove at a Glance: Feb. 9- 12
February 9, 2026
Standing in a field, Senior Chloe Bernecker smiles widely at the camera. (Credits to Chloe Bernecker)
Cats out of class: Chloe Bernecker
May 4, 2026
Maddie Suggs poses for a senior photoshoot (Photo credit: Courtesy of Maddie Suggs).
Cats Out of Class: Maddie Suggs
April 30, 2026
Jonathan Jones standing in front of Prosper Town Hall for Mayor's Youth Advisory Council Meeting. Photo Courtesy: Jonathan Jones
Cats out of Class: Jonathan Jones
April 29, 2026
Photos provided by Kenna Thornton, and the graphic was made on Canva.
Senior Column: Business manager reflects on journalism journey
April 24, 2026
The picture above illustrates a graphic compilation of different photos of Ximena Castro throughout her high school years.
Senior Column: Copy Editor reflects on journey, looks to future
April 17, 2026
Zavier Burandt presents his PCIS final project to two classmates. His presentation is about his prosthetics business model.
Designing the Future
April 15, 2026
Sahasra Rudraraju, Dhanvi Kodali and Saanvi Yepuru pose in front of Flutter Fest banner promoting their event. Photo courtesy of Sahasra Rudraju
Spreading wings for lupus awareness
April 10, 2026
Junior Mark Anderson standing up after his teammates scored.
Junior bounces back after cut by team
March 5, 2026
Mason Kutch sprints across the field to steal the ball away from a Sherman Highschool player on Jan. 30. Kutch attempts to score a goal.
Leaving it on the field
February 11, 2026
Standing in a field, Senior Chloe Bernecker smiles widely at the camera. (Credits to Chloe Bernecker)
Cats out of class: Chloe Bernecker
May 4, 2026
Maddie Suggs poses for a senior photoshoot (Photo credit: Courtesy of Maddie Suggs).
Cats Out of Class: Maddie Suggs
April 30, 2026
Jonathan Jones standing in front of Prosper Town Hall for Mayor's Youth Advisory Council Meeting. Photo Courtesy: Jonathan Jones
Cats out of Class: Jonathan Jones
April 29, 2026
Picture of Lanning with her realism art piece. This was taken after her perfect score placement in the VASE competition. Courtesy of Emily Lanning
Cats Out of Class: Emily Lanning
April 11, 2026
Cats out of Class: Hunter Hawkins
Cats out of Class: Hunter Hawkins
January 20, 2026
Photos provided by Kenna Thornton, and the graphic was made on Canva.
Senior Column: Business manager reflects on journalism journey
April 24, 2026
The picture above illustrates a graphic compilation of different photos of Ximena Castro throughout her high school years.
Senior Column: Copy Editor reflects on journey, looks to future
April 17, 2026
Made in Canva by Abbie Fleeman
Senior Column: Editor-In-Chief shares final thank you
April 11, 2026
Made in Canva by Shaarika Kaul
Senior Column: Media editor reflects on her experiences
March 30, 2026
Freshman Elijah Mills receives the snap to get ready to release the ball.
Spring football starts preparation for fall season
April 30, 2026
Goalie Quin Shelton holds regional championship trophy.
Varsity boys soccer wins in regional championship
April 2, 2026
Player 11, Senior Lily Miller, kicks the soccer ball with power to the other side of the field.
Girls varsity soccer continues through playoffs
April 2, 2026
Junior Mark Anderson standing up after his teammates scored.
Junior bounces back after cut by team
March 5, 2026
Senior Chase Brooks drives down hill guarded by McKinney North guard Jeremiah Hill. Brooks had his best shooting percentage since his sophomore year shooting 80% from the field.
Varsity basketball wins against Mckinney North 66-54
February 9, 2026
This digitally constructed image highlights lead actor, Jaafar Jackson in the new movie, Michael (2026)
Beyond the Man in the Mirror
May 4, 2026
Graphic made in Canva by Kenna Thornton
Kiss All The Time, Disco Occasionally
March 13, 2026
A digitally constructed image showcases Mitski's new album release: Nothing's about to happen to me.
Nothing’s about to happen to me
March 12, 2026
Beyond the bell ep. 3
Beyond the bell ep. 3
March 3, 2026
Cookie clash
Cookie clash
November 7, 2025
This is an image created by an AI software program. The image showcases humans in a bleak and grey world, and they are attached to screens in these big cities. The world is grey and stark to showcase what will happen if humans become dependent on AI.
What humans are truly up against with AI
January 27, 2025
Digitally constructed image made in Canva.
Editorial: New cell phone policy sparks debate, unrest among students
January 24, 2025
The decorations show the theme, the Gilded Masquerade. This sign has the letters WG on one side of the large masquerade mask and HS on the other.
The Gilded Masquerade photo slideshow
May 4, 2026
Freshman Elijah Mills receives the snap to get ready to release the ball.
Spring football starts preparation for fall season
April 30, 2026
Mrs. Mora gives a speech at the start of the ceremony to honor the Seniors in Spanish Honors Society. The slide in the back has the society's motto "Todos a una" (all as one).
Spanish Honors Society senior senior spotlight meeting
April 30, 2026
Senior Srinithi Manjunath grins with gless as she accepts her recognition L.E.A.D.E.R.S award.
Annual award ceremony celebrates student achievement
April 30, 2026
Junior Jillian Pyle creates an outfit with a unique story. "My first outfit was actually based off an album cover by Red Velvet. So it's literally just their representative fruits," Pyle said.
Photo slideshow: Fashion design presents rooted in nature
April 28, 2026
Beyond the bell ep. 3
Beyond the bell ep. 3
March 3, 2026
Image created in Canva.
Top 3 albums of 2025
January 22, 2026
Graphic created by Hema Bhetanabhotla
Beyond the bell, ep. 2
January 20, 2026
Beyond the bell, ep. 1
Beyond the bell, ep. 1
December 17, 2025
Toth Time S2, Ep. 1
Toth Time S2, Ep. 1
September 16, 2024
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Grove at a Glance: Mar. 2 – Mar. 6

Kenna Thornton, Business Manager • March 3, 2026
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Laura Mercer kissing a pig at FFA week on Feb. 26. Students voted on the staff member that had to kiss a pig, and Mercer was selected.

Reminders: Jostens Graduation Delivery, 11:57am-12:31pm Friday, March. 6

Important Events:

3/3- Tuesday: Boys Varsity Soccer, Children’s Health Stadium

  • Girls Varsity Basketball @ 7:30, Garland

  • PALS Meeting @ Grove Time, Cafeteria 

  • Library Engagement @ Grove Time, Innovation Lab

3/4- Wednesday: Crochet Club @ Grove Time, 2212

  • Game Design Club @ Grove Time, 1236

  • UIL Spelling & Current Events Meeting @ Grove Time, Innovation Lab

3/5- Thursday: Movie Appreciation @ Grove Time

  • FCA meeting @ Grove Time, Arena

3/6- Friday: Mu Alpha Theta Induction Ceremony @ Grove Time, Auditorium

  • Game Design Club @ Grove Time, 1236

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Kenna Thornton, Business Manager
Kenna Thornton is a senior at Walnut Grove High School. This is Kenna’s third year on Wildcats Wired and is the Business Manager for the team. She is on the Walnut Grove varsity tennis team and enjoys spending time with friends and family. She loves to wakeboard, cook, read, be outside, and listen to music. She is so excited to be on the newspaper team this year!
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