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Grove at a Glance: Jan. 13 - Jan. 17
Grove at a Glance: Jan. 13 – Jan. 17
January 13, 2025
Grove at a Glance: Dec. 16 - Dec. 20
Grove at a Glance: Dec. 16 – Dec. 20
December 16, 2024
Grove at a Glance: Dec. 9 - Dec. 13
Grove at a Glance: Dec. 9 – Dec. 13
December 9, 2024
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.
Annual Christmas toy-drive to donate toys for Cornerstone Church
November 20, 2024
Grove at a Glance: Nov. 18-22
Grove at a Glance: Nov. 18-22
November 18, 2024
Brielle Brandvold is sitting in front of her piano at home. She is getting ready to practice a song on some sheet music.
Cats out of class: Brielle Brandvold
January 14, 2025
Grove at a Glance: Jan. 13 - Jan. 17
Grove at a Glance: Jan. 13 – Jan. 17
January 13, 2025
Sofie Van Voorthuizen molds the clay carefully with her hands, shaping her vision to form.
Bridging Worlds: Exchange student’s experience
December 17, 2024
Grove at a Glance: Dec. 16 - Dec. 20
Grove at a Glance: Dec. 16 – Dec. 20
December 16, 2024
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.
Cats out of Class: Kylie Barnes
December 13, 2024
Arms around neck, junior Cole Johnson tries to gain control of his opponent.
Wrestling holds tournament at home
December 12, 2024
Ball in the air, No. 2 freshman Hayes Hackney throws the ball before getting sacked by the opposing defender. Hackney threw for a total of 329 yards.
Walnut Grove defeated in the third round of playoffs against Argyle, 52-34
December 2, 2024
Foot raised high, No. 97 freshman Kristopher Williams celebrates after tackling opposing player. Willams finished the game with 2 tackles.
Varsity football wins over Melissa 37-28 and places first in district standing
November 4, 2024
Surrounded by teammates, No. 1 junior Cameron Newton celebrates with fellow teammates after scoring a touchdown. Newton ran for a total of 293 yards to end the game against Anna. Newton scored 3 touchdowns with 27 carries.
Walnut loses to former State Champions Anna High School, 55-41
October 21, 2024
Smiles on their faces, the varsity tennis team celebrates their district win. They were each given individual medals along with a district trophy.
Varsity and JV tennis secure district win
October 7, 2024
Photos used from Vanity Fair and New York Times. A digitally constructed image.
Netflix’s ‘Monsters’ series revives debate on the Menendez brothers’ case
October 30, 2024
Rating New Fall Drinks
Rating New Fall Drinks
September 19, 2024
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
Photos used from Vanity Fair and New York Times. A digitally constructed image.
Netflix’s ‘Monsters’ series revives debate on the Menendez brothers’ case
October 30, 2024
Focused, junior Kari Arder works to prepare the fabric for stitching. "[Fashion Design] is one of my classes that I get to be the most creative in, which is nice," Arder said. Arder plans on pursuing a career in the fashion industry. "Maybe the business side of fashion," Arder said. "Probably not design though."
Fashion Design contributes sewing services
September 26, 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
Arms around neck, junior Cole Johnson tries to gain control of his opponent.
Wrestling holds tournament at home
December 12, 2024
Ball in the air, No. 2 freshman Hayes Hackney throws the ball before getting sacked by the opposing defender. Hackney threw for a total of 329 yards.
Walnut Grove defeated in the third round of playoffs against Argyle, 52-34
December 2, 2024
Foot raised high, No. 97 freshman Kristopher Williams celebrates after tackling opposing player. Willams finished the game with 2 tackles.
Varsity football wins over Melissa 37-28 and places first in district standing
November 4, 2024
Prepared to run, No. 34 senior Antonie Van tonder runs after catching the kickoff. Van tonder finished the night with 65 yards and 16 return yards.
Walnut secures postion in playoffs
October 29, 2024
Surrounded by teammates, No. 1 junior Cameron Newton celebrates with fellow teammates after scoring a touchdown. Newton ran for a total of 293 yards to end the game against Anna. Newton scored 3 touchdowns with 27 carries.
Walnut loses to former State Champions Anna High School, 55-41
October 21, 2024
Toth Time S2, Ep. 1
Toth Time S2, Ep. 1
September 16, 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 S2, Ep. 1
Toth Time S2, Ep. 1
September 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. 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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Arms around neck, junior Cole Johnson tries to gain control of his opponent.

Peter Gilbert, Sports Editor

December 12, 2024

Ball in the air, No. 2 freshman Hayes Hackney throws the ball before getting sacked by the opposing defender. Hackney threw for a total of 329 yards.
Foot raised high, No. 97 freshman Kristopher Williams celebrates after tackling opposing player. Willams finished the game with 2 tackles.
Prepared to run, No. 34 senior Antonie Van tonder runs after catching the kickoff. Van tonder finished the night with 65 yards and 16 return yards.

Peter Gilbert, Sports Editor

October 29, 2024

Surrounded by teammates, No. 1 junior Cameron Newton celebrates with fellow teammates after scoring a touchdown. Newton ran for a total of 293 yards to end the game against Anna. Newton scored 3 touchdowns with 27 carries.
Hands together, No. 1 sophomore Lauren Aguilar prepares to hit the incoming volleyball. Aguilar also had 3 assits.
In the air, No. 1 junior Cam Newton hurdles over the opposing defender. Newton is number 1 running back in 5A district. Walnut Grove is 2nd in the 5A district ranking after the win over Denison
Candy thrown in the air, senior Maggie Willams gives candy to the crowd. Maggie and Leon Kransqni are running for Homecoming senior court. All court nominees rode in the parade.
Focused, junior Kari Arder works to prepare the fabric for stitching. "[Fashion Design] is one of my classes that I get to be the most creative in, which is nice," Arder said. Arder plans on pursuing a career in the fashion industry. "Maybe the business side of fashion," Arder said. "Probably not design though."
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.
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.
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.
Striding across the stage, Sophie Kim belts out the popular song, “I Wanna Dance With Somebody.”
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."
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.
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.
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 Eckel's 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."
Gathered at the tables, the National Charity League Prosper chapter, teams up with students from other high schools to fold boxes for Children's Hunger Fund in Frisco. Each box will later be packed and shipped out.
As a sure sign of confidence, senior Kaelin Eckels gives a big thumbs up in the middle of donating blood. She braved the blood drive today with two things to motivate her. "I have a rare blood type, so I wanted to give that," said Eckels. "Also I wanted to overcome my fear of needles." Kaelin fulfilled her goals with a smile.
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.
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.

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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