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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...

A Motivational Force: Hachie Indians Share Hopes for Season

A Motivational Force: Hachie Indians Share Hopes for Season

Karleigh Griffin, Staff Writer September 20, 2024

Players and coaches alike agree: The Waxahachie Football team is strong this year. Coming off of a recent Forney win and preparing for Homecoming, the players weighed in on where their motivation comes...

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...

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris participate during an ABC News presidential debate at the National Constitution Center, Tuesday, Sept.10, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Washington meets Waxahachie; Election Season at WHS

Juan Diego Llamas, Staff Writer September 19, 2024

The great American Tradition hits Waxahachie High once again.  The 2024 election, a 4-year tradition that often is described as “polarizing,” “confusing,” and “divisive,” is well underway.  This...

Indian Football Looks for Success with New Quarterback

Indian Football Looks for Success with New Quarterback

Addison Waishes, Editor-in-Chief September 12, 2024
We have all heard the name Jerry by name now but some don't know him! Read this story for more information about Hachie Footballs new star quarterback!
WHS under new leadership

WHS under new leadership

Maylie McCorkle, Editor-in-chief November 27, 2023

Mr. Jacob Perry was named interim principal of WHS by superintendent Dr. Jerry Hollingsworth. He will fill Mrs.Harris' vacated position after she was named the Itasca superintendent.   Perry...

Senior quarterback Ramon McKinney avoids the defender against Grand Prairie. McKinney has thrown for almost 600 yards and rushed for that many as well while leading the team with 11 touchdowns.

Whatever It Takes

Addison Waishes, Staff Writer November 10, 2023

The football team is continuing their season with their bi-district playoff game tonight in Hewitt, Texas against the 5-5 Waco Midway Panthers. The team has had a great season with an 8-2 record and...

Choir student advance to next round

Choir student advance to next round

Addie Kimbrell, Staff Writer November 8, 2023

The Waxahachie choir program has seven people advancing to the next round of auditions on Nov. 28th after placing in the top ten. Seven others made the All-District choir. “I'm honestly here for the...

Sophomore swimmer aims for greatness

Sophomore swimmer aims for greatness

Austin Beechum, staff writer October 31, 2023

Nick Livingston is a sophomore swimmer and has a promising future ahead of him.  He tied the 500-yard freestyle record as a freshman, and inches towards breaking some more every meet.  “The person...

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