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The Arrow

The student news site of Waxahachie High School

The Arrow

The student news site of Waxahachie High School

The Arrow

Students gather to eat pizza together at the first Black Student Union meeting of 2024.

WHS Black Student Union envisions inclusion, support among members

Carson Cummings, Staff Writer October 3, 2024

A sense of community and support among Black students — this is what the Black Student Union (BSU) aims to create at Waxahachie High School, according to the founders Peyton Griffin and Carter Jefferson-Townsend. The...

Rapport, academics, purpose: New WHS leadership share goals, vision

Rapport, academics, purpose: New WHS leadership share goals, vision

Mallory Hawkins, Staff Writer October 2, 2024

Waxahachie High boasts three new assistant principals. We spoke to them about their experience in education and goals for their time at WHS. This new leadership to WHS is in addition to this year being...

Senior Paige Taylor serves as WHS mascot and senior body president.

The Face Behind the Mascot, The Voice Behind the Intercom

Nayeli Charles, Staff Writer October 1, 2024

Paige Taylor believes all students should feel welcomed and have a voice at school.  She’s the WHS Indian mascot and the senior class president. She shared her story of becoming the mascot and voice...

Students involved with Interact beautify Waxahachie with painting in the park.

Get Interactive: WHS Interact Club Makes Impact

Anna Galli, Staff Writer September 20, 2024

In the heart of Waxahachie High School, the sponsor of the Interact club WHS Counselor Chrisanna Melick’s shared words that are a guiding light for the club’s many activities.  “We serve the...

Students gather in the gray gym at WHS at For the Lost Jesus Club.

Two Jesus Clubs, One Common Goal

Nayeli Charles and Dia Henderson September 20, 2024

“For the lost.” That’s the name and shared motto at For the Lost Jesus Club started at Waxahachie High School this semester. The group meets on Wednesdays at 8 a.m. in the gray gym. The leaders...

Tennis player earns first record for tennis in doubles

Tennis player earns first record for tennis in doubles

Bailey Alford, Staff Writer October 27, 2023

Nick Garza, a senior who has been playing tennis for 6 years, has earned the first record for tennis in doubles. "Nick Garza has set the record for the most doubles wins in a season at 15." Coach Tanner...

Claypool hired as new assistant Charmer director

Claypool hired as new assistant Charmer director

Kalynn Alexander, Staff Writer October 3, 2023

Mrs. Claypool has recently joined the WHS staff as assistant coach of the Cherokee Charmers, head coach of the Maidens JV Drill Team, and continues to be a history teacher of AP Macroeconomics.  “I...

Guerrero to cheer at UNT

Guerrero to cheer at UNT

Addison Gifford, Staff Writer April 26, 2023

Claire Guerrero is a senior and has been cheering for over 10 years and recently announced her commitment to the University of North Texas (UNT). Her favorite part of being on the high school cheer...

Junior Leads Class of 2022

Junior Leads Class of 2022

Lexi Anguiano, Staff Writer October 15, 2020

Junior Patrick Wray is no stranger to leadership. Patrick has worked very hard throughout his high school career to stay involved in the school. He is a natural-born leader, so deciding to run for junior...

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