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Grove at a Glance: Oct. 21 - Oct. 25
Grove at a Glance: Oct. 21 – Oct. 25
October 21, 2024
Voting 101: Quick Guide to Voting
Voting 101: Quick Guide to Voting
October 17, 2024
Grove at a Glance: Oct. 14-18
Grove at a Glance: Oct. 14-18
October 13, 2024
11 Keller Pittenger
Grove at a Glance: Oct. 7-10
October 7, 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
Grove at a Glance: Oct. 21 - Oct. 25
Grove at a Glance: Oct. 21 – Oct. 25
October 21, 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?
October 17, 2024
Grove at a Glance: Oct. 14-18
Grove at a Glance: Oct. 14-18
October 13, 2024
Which Halloween movie are you?
Which Halloween movie are you?
October 8, 2024
11 Keller Pittenger
Grove at a Glance: Oct. 7-10
October 7, 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
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
Varsity football dominates Homecoming opponent 49-21
October 1, 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
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.
Varisty girls water polo defeats Rock Hill 15-3
September 12, 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
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
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
"All I Want for Christmas Is You" is one of the greatest Holiday Hits of all time. Many students at The Grove say this is one of their favorite Christmas songs. Listening to this song marks the start of the most wonderful time of the year!
Christmas Came Early for Students at The Grove
November 16, 2023
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
Hands together, No. 1 sophomore Lauren Aguilar prepares to hit the incoming volleyball. Aguilar also had 3 assits.
Volleyball falls short in close match
October 16, 2024
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
Varsity football dominates Homecoming opponent 49-21
October 1, 2024
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.
Homecoming parade showcases student sprit
September 27, 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
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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Ximena Castro Pinon

Ximena Castro Pinon, Copy Editor

Ximena Castro is a junior and this is her second year writing for Wildcats Wired. She spent one year as a photojournalist on Eagle Nation Online at Prosper High School. She is currently the copy editor. She is a student leader of the Walnut Grove band and is a member of the top ensemble. Outside of school, she enjoys running and spending time with friends.

All content by Ximena Castro Pinon
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
Standing in front of the band, senior Noah Sallaway, No. 24, raises his hand to honor the WGHS alma mater after an exciting win against Emerson High school Thursday., Sept. 12.

Grove at a Glance

Ximena Castro Pinon, Copy Editor
September 19, 2024
Smile on his face, Braden Lopez receives a $200,000 scholarship to A&M University.

Grove at a Glance

Ximena Castro Pinon, Copy Editor
September 9, 2024
Cheering the football team forward, the student section "whites out" against the Trojans. The Varsity football team played against Newman Smith last Friday and won 63-28. WGHS Varsity football will play Little Elm this week.

Grove at a Glance

Ximena Castro Pinon, Copy Editor
September 5, 2024
Striding across the stage, Sophie Kim belts out the popular song, “I Wanna Dance With Somebody.”

Singers take the stage “Step By Step”

Ximena Castro Pinon, Sports Editor
February 29, 2024
Sophomore student fills out next years schedule before course selection close on Jan. 29, 2024.

Course Selections Are In Full Swing

Ximena Castro Pinon, Sports Editor
January 26, 2024
Photo used with Creative Commons permission from Image by Vectorportal.com, CC BY

Beatles drop new hit single

Ximena Castro Pinon, Writer
November 29, 2023
The finch app is a digital mental health tool that gamifies the self-care process as shown in the digital collage.

Revolutionize your mental health journey with Finch app

Ximena Castro Pinon, Sports Editor
October 31, 2023
Hope Squad was built by educators with the help of mental health professionals. The club is part of 900+ schools across the globe. Photo belongs to https://hopesquad.com/

Hope Squad offers aid for students in need

Ximena Castro Pinon, Sports Editor
September 28, 2023
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