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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.
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.
Smiles on their faces, the varsity tennis team celebrates their district win. They were each given individual medals along with a district trophy.
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
Senior Chloe Moore helps No. 32 on the Little Elm varsity team. Walnut Grove played against Little Elm Sep. 7. The player had a hamstring issue and Moore ran out to help and made sure people stayed away, so the athlete could have space. “One of my favorite things about this program is being able to see the injured athletes go back and play the game that they love,” Moore said.
The role student trainers play in sports

Kenna Thornton, Photojournalist

September 13, 2024

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.
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

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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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