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West Grove is anchored by Whole Foods, which broke ground in March and is set to open sometime this year. Chick-fil-A opened its doors in March 2024. “I’m so excited because I haven’t been to Whole Foods in forever, and I love all of the stuff they have,” senior Chloe Dias said. “They have so many hot foods, soups, salad bars, and even a smoothie shop. I could live there. I also can’t wait to have access to higher quality produce on days the Frisco Market isn’t open.”
West Grove development welcomes surge of new retailers
January 29, 2025
As it sits on a shelf in the pottery studio, the ceramic turtle serves as a decorative reminder of the store's name. The name "Speckled Turtle" was chosen by Gilbert because turtles were the most popular pieces to paint at her previous pottery business.
Local pottery business offers creativity to community
January 27, 2025
As she dances around the stage junior Clarice Pesce (right) sings "Most Amazing Thing". Pesce portrays the role of Amy March. Amy is the youngest March sister.
Grove Theatre performs Little Women: The Musical
January 17, 2025
Senior Maddie Karmun-Lanza opens up the TikTok app preparing to unwind. Karmun-Lanza spent 12 hours and 28 minutes on TikTok last week.
Sen. Ed Markey proposes bill to extend TikTok ban deadline
January 16, 2025
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: Feb. 18 - Feb. 21
Grove at a Glance: Feb. 18 – Feb. 21
February 18, 2025
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
Grove at a Glance: Nov. 18-22
Grove at a Glance: Nov. 18-22
November 18, 2024
Joyful faces light up the field as Mackenzie Garcia and her friends celebrate their victory together. (Credits to Mackenzie Garcia)
Cats Out of Class: Mackenzie Garcia
February 21, 2025
Barker and his teammate were awarded with a medal after they received second place at a Junior National swim meet. In the picture, Barker is shaking the medal-giver's hand.
Cats out of Class: Grayden Barker
February 20, 2025
Grove at a Glance: Feb. 18 - Feb. 21
Grove at a Glance: Feb. 18 – Feb. 21
February 18, 2025
Luna poses in her uniform for media day.
Cats out of Class: Addy Luna
February 7, 2025
Cats out of class: Soha Ali
Cats out of class: Soha Ali
January 21, 2025
Joyful faces light up the field as Mackenzie Garcia and her friends celebrate their victory together. (Credits to Mackenzie Garcia)
Cats Out of Class: Mackenzie Garcia
February 21, 2025
Barker and his teammate were awarded with a medal after they received second place at a Junior National swim meet. In the picture, Barker is shaking the medal-giver's hand.
Cats out of Class: Grayden Barker
February 20, 2025
Luna poses in her uniform for media day.
Cats out of Class: Addy Luna
February 7, 2025
Cats out of class: Soha Ali
Cats out of class: Soha Ali
January 21, 2025
Ryan poses with her National Championship cheer award.
Cats Out of Class: Abby Ryan
January 21, 2025
Hand raised, the team meets in the middle of the court after player introductions.
Varisty Basketball loses 51-35 to Lovejoy
January 23, 2025
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
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
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 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
Hand raised, the team meets in the middle of the court after player introductions.
Varisty Basketball loses 51-35 to Lovejoy
January 23, 2025
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
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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Kenna Thornton

Kenna Thornton, Reporter

Kenna Thornton is a junior at Walnut Grove High school. This is Kenna’s second year on Wildcats Wired and she is so excited for it. She is on the Walnut Grove tennis team and enjoys spending time with her teammates at practice. She loves to cook, read, be outside, and hang out with friends.

All content by Kenna Thornton
Barker and his teammate were awarded with a medal after they received second place at a Junior National swim meet. In the picture, Barker is shaking the medal-giver's hand.

Cats out of Class: Grayden Barker

Kenna Thornton, Photojournalist
February 20, 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

Kenna Thornton, Photojournalist
January 27, 2025
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

Kenna Thornton, Journalist
January 14, 2025
Two participants at a vital signs workshop at Prosper High School that was conducted by students in CNA. They covered how to take temperature, find a pulse, measure blood pressure and respiratory rate.

Reaching beyond borders:

Kenna Thornton, journalist
January 13, 2025
The sound of scissors fills the room as historian Jeongmin Lee and members Mya Beaty and Mrithika Kathiraven make decorations for their NAHS Halloween party. This happened on Oct. 25, and the club finished its mural and started other pieces, like a shoe painting.

Art, service, community

Kenna Thornton, Photo journalist
November 5, 2024
This week on the grove students show us a glimpse of their everyday supplies. Image created with the help of Canva

What Is In Your Bag?

Ximena Castro Pinon and Kenna Thornton
October 17, 2024
The officers pose for a picture in front of a poster made for Spanish Heritage Month, ready to start raising awareness of Spanish culture. In the picture is Gaby Mora, the Spanish Honors Society Club advisor, with her officers Andrea Gomez, Rebecca Gomez, John Reid Duran, Caleb Miller, Diego Perez-Mora, and Andre Fierro. This was taken in the language hallway in Walnut Grove High School.

A closer look:

Kenna Thornton, photojournalist
October 3, 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

Kenna Thornton and Caitlyn Ketzle
September 26, 2024
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.

On the sidelines

Kenna Thornton, Photojournalist
September 13, 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.

[Photo] Sephora Ten-Year-Old Crisis: Social Media to cause children to grow up fast

May 2, 2024

22 Swim and Dive Finalists to Advance to Regional’s

Kenna Thornton, Photojournalist
February 7, 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

Ellie Schofield and Kenna Thornton
February 5, 2024
New Year's Resolutions Infographic

New Year’s Resolutions Infographic

Ellie Schofield and Kenna Thornton
January 26, 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

Abbie Fleeman and Kenna Thornton
January 24, 2024
Hardy's Cafe, run by the culinary program and head chefs Brett Claypoole and Matthew Denman, is officially open to the school. The cafe opened in October and is open on A-days in the morning, before school, and lunchtime, 12:30-2:30. Located by the culinary classrooms and kitchens, this establishment provides food for not just students and staff, but they offer catering services, and many other things.

Hardy’s is Here

Kenna Thornton, Business Manager
November 30, 2023
The Jam + Toast sign shines on an ivy covered wall. The sign is located at the front of the restaurant above a photo opportunity.

A Bite of Brilliance: Jam + Toast Review

Abbie Fleeman and Kenna Thornton
November 29, 2023
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.”

Game, Set, Match: A closer look into Walnut Grove Tennis’s No.1

Kenna Thornton, Photo Journalist
November 6, 2023
Chilling Chitchat: A Halloween Q&A

Chilling Chitchat: A Halloween Q&A

Kenna Thornton, Reporter
October 27, 2023
This was a saying used by former coach at Prosper High School, Timothy Hardy, who passed away in 2018 “He was a longtime coach in the district who passed away not too long ago from cancer, so it is our way to honor him,” said Brett Claypoole (Culinary arts instructor). So, really, this cafe is a way to recognize and show appreciation towards Coach Hardy.

Hardy’s Cafe is on its way

Kenna Thornton, Photo Journalist
September 22, 2023
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