2019-2020 Staff
Eric Speelman
Editor
I'm Eric Speelman, and I'm honored to serve as this year's editor for The Arrow. I'm a senior here at WHS, and I am a bass clarinetist and the sound engineer for the Spirit of Waxahachie Indian Band. I'm also involved in NHS, ...
Magalie Ochoa
Staff Writer
Hey guys, my name is Magalie (or Maggie, whatever is easier). I'm a senior, this is my fourth year in media, I'm in NHS and I'm in band! I enjoy doing nothing and watching "The Office" and "Brooklyn Nine-Nine." I can always be...
Ann Franklin
Staff Writer
Hi! I am Ann and I'm a junior. This my first year on the media staff. I am also in choir and theatre. In my free time, I like watching Netflix or Amazon Prime. This is also my first year at WHS and I look forward to being on the...
Abby Rose
Staff Writer
Hi! I'm Abby and this is my 2nd year on the Media Staff. It's also my second year on varsity cheer. I hope you enjoy all the great stories, videos and pictures that come from the AMAZING staff here at WHS!
Madyson Henderson
Staff Writer
I am Madyson Henderson. I'm in track (I do 300 hurdles) and I am the baby in my family.
Caden Davis
Staff Writer
Hello, I'm a junior at WHS and a member of the baseball team. I hope to see my future to play ball in college.
Tempest Tabor
Staff Writer
Hi, my name is Tempest. I am in 11th grade and this is my first year in newspaper. I like taking pictures of things that grab my attention.
Colby Beyer
Staff Writer
Hi, my name is Colby Beyer and I am a sophomore at WHS. I love being active and watching sports. I am excited for this year-it's going to be a good one.
Christopher Cruz
Staff Writer
Hey, my name is Christopher Cruz and I'm a sophomore at WHS. My birthday is on Nov. 4.
Harrison Bultman
Staff Writer
Hey, I'm Harrison. Today I'll tell you a little bit about myself, so let's get started. I'm 16 years old, though I say 17, cause I'm close to being it. I'm currently a junior at the very beautiful, new, and tax-raising Waxahachie...
Katie Walker
Staff Writer
Hi, I'm Katie Walker. I'm a sophomore at WHS. I'm in student council and play soccer. I'm excited for all the fun we're going to have in yearbook and broadcasting this year. I love hanging out with friends, going out to eat, and...
Angela Hernandez
Staff Writer
Hi, my name is Angela. I want to take photos for everything, and this is new for me.
Emma Fletcher
Staff Writer
Hi, I'm Emma Fletcher. I am a sophomore at WHS. I play volleyball and I'm also a dancer. I am so excited to be in yearbook and broadcast this year!
Nicholas Hills
Staff Writer
My name is Nick Hills, and I'm a sophomore. I'm very excited to be in media staff this year. I have aspirations to make music later in the future, but I'm also very interested in fashion and writing. I have plans to go to college...
Kate Kroeger
Staff Writer
Hi my name is Kate, and I am a sophomore at WHS. I am a member of the Lady Indians Soccer team and my club Solar SC. I serve as a peer minister at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, and I am looking forward to being in media staff...
Alexis Orr
Staff Writer
Hi! I'm Alexis! I am a senior and I am in band. I play the saxophone. I <3 Chick-Fil-A!! I like watching movies and sleeping. I have a dog named Luna, named after John Legend and Chrissy Teigen's daughter, and is my favorite...
Emily Bowers
Staff Writer
Salutations! My name is Emily Bowers and I am a senior at WHS (no I'm not in 7th grade). I enjoy being artistic in things such as painting, theater, and writing. I am the fine arts yearbook editor of the media staff team, and...
Dylan Florence
Staff Writer
I am a senior at WHS and I am most excited about having off periods this year. I like movies and playing games, and my favorites are Star Wars and Marvel movies. This year I hope to get into a good college and have a career i...
Grace Payne
Staff Writer
Hi, I am Grace Payne and I am a senior here at Waxahachie High School! This is my third year now in media staff, and I was a part of the journalism class my freshman year. My interests in yearbook are designing pages and writing...
Brooklyn Baskin
Staff Writer
Hi! I'm Brooklyn Baskin. I'm a sophomore at WHS. I am a varsity volleyball player. I am also a pole vaulter for the varsity track team. I am so excited to be in yearbook and broadcasting this year!
Claire Laviolette
Staff Writer
Hey, I'm a junior at WHS. I'm one of the business managers for Media Staff and I'm on the Cross Country team. Outside of school I like to eat, nap and watch Netflix.
Danielle Hulse
Staff Writer
I'm a junior here at Waxahachie High School and participate in technical theatre and yearbook. I enjoy English and I'm ready to share the stories of other students. I have an optimistic outlook on this year and am excited to see...
Alana Saunders
Staff Writer
I'm Alana, I'm a part of the girls powerlifting team for WHS, and also a part of the WHS media staff! I am a junior.
Wynter Clark
Staff Writer
Hey you guys! I'm Wynter, and I'm a sophomore here at WHS. I'm a proud member of WHS Colorguard, my favorite candy is chocolate, and I have a twin sister named Somer! I am truly excited to be a member of WHS Media Staff and can't...
Brady Wilson
Staff Writer
Abigail Vera
Staff Writer
Hey guys, I'm a sophomore here at WHS and I'm so excited to write stories for y'all. I'm a cheerleader here at WHS and I love being a part of such an amazing program! I enjoy being with my friends and also going shopping. I also...
Emma Martinez
Staff Writer
Hi, my name is Emma Martinez. I am a junior. I like to take pictures and listen to music. My sophomore was a very sad and awful year and I hope that this year can be a lot better. Anyways have a good year ... BYEEEE!!!!
Payton Foley
Staff Writer
Hi! I'm Payton. I'm a sophomore and this is my first year in Media Staff. I am also in Theatre (musical and black box) and color guard. In my free time, I enjoy binge-watching Netflix shows or going to concerts. I also love to ...
Kilaya Jennings
Staff Writer
Hi, I'm Kilaya Jennings and I'm a sophomore at Waxahachie High School. I like to write and listen to music... my favorite artists are Nicki Minaj and Billie Eilish. My favorite shows are Euphoria, Claws, Good girls, and The Mick....
Aiesha Beasley
Staff Writer
Hey! I'm Aiesha Beasley. I'm a junior at Waxahachie High School and it's also my first year here. I like to dance, I love to write, and I'm looking forward to learning more about photography this year.
Ally Henley
Staff Writer
Hey! My name is Ally and I am a sophomore this year. I play high school and club soccer. I am so exited to work with our school's media staff!
Maddie Majors
Staff Writer
Hey, I'm Maddie Majors! This is my third year being on the media staff team. I am a varsity cheerleader, and I'm also in broadcasting. I love crab legs, steak, and all things pink. I love watching rom-coms and One Tree Hill, and...
Emma Fletcher
Staff Writer
Hi, I'm Emma Fletcher. I am a sophomore at WHS. I play volleyball and I'm also a dancer. I am excited to be in yearbook and broadcast this year!
Alyssa Nunez
Staff Writer
Hi I'm Alyssa, I'm a junior at Waxahachie High School, and I love to hang out with friends and watch Netflix. I also love to travel and go to concerts!
Zoe James
Staff Writer
I'm a sophomore. I'm the oldest of 10 in September. I was born in Oregon and raised in Texas. I love school and I love to read. I love cheerleading and hanging out with my best friend Sicilia <3
Hannah Collinsworth
Staff Writer
I am just as sad as last year. Possibly more sad if that's even possible. My birthday is December 12th and I'm open to surprise parties. Please be friends with me - I'm desperate. The most important thing to know about me is that...
Sicilia Gallo
Staff Writer
I am a sophomore at Waxahachie High School. I am new to media staff and I am excited to express my creativity in this class. I enjoy hanging out with friends and family as well as traveling.
Alyssa Bonnette
Staff Writer
Hi...uhm...I'm Alyssa. I'm a sophomore, I'm in choir, I'm on the swim team, and I love movies and music. I'm very very awkward and shy. Yeah, guess that's it.
Adrian Guevara
Staff Writer
Hi, I'm Adrian Guevara and I'm a sophmore at Waxahachie High School. I like watching and playing basketball and I also enjoy skateboarding. I'm also pretty short but it's whatever. I like to keep it 100 at all times😗
Kaylen Harding
Staff Writer
Heyo, I'm Kaylen Harding! I'm a junior at Waxahachie High School. My interests are graphic design and computer programming. On my free time I love to play with my dog and hang with my friends. I'm easygoing and full of energy!
Maven Navarro
Staff Writer
Hi, I'm Maven! I am a sophomore at WHS. I love coffee and writing. I am a student council officer, on the tennis team, and in musical theatre.
Ty Jordan
Staff Writer
Hello, my name is Ty Jordan and I am a senior at Waxahachie High School. I enjoy sports, music, and hanging out with friends.
Bella Ortiz
Staff Writer
Hi, my name is Bella Ortiz and I am a junior at Waxahachie High School. I enjoy spending time with friends and family and being outdoors. This is my first year on the WHS media staff and I am looking forward to a wonderful year!
Cairi Price
Staff Writer
Hey Hachie! I am a senior at WHS, and this is my first year as a part of the media staff. I have an unhealthy obsession with going to all kinds of sports events and showing crazy support. I love all types of food and places. Ya...
Cayden Redd
Staff Writer
Hi, my name is Cayden Redd, and I'm a sophomore at Waxahachie High School. I'm the sophomore Class President, and I'm an active member of the WHS Tennis team. This is my first year with the WHS Media Staff, and I'm thrilled to...
McKenzie Ryer
Staff Writer
I am a senior at Waxahachie High School, and I am the flute section leader for the Spirit of Waxahachie Indian Band. I am one of the senior editors for the yearbook. I have four siblings, but two just left for college. I have...
Clyde Melick
Staff Writer
My name is Clyde. I am in the 11th grade and I am a rookie on the media staff. I am on the varsity soccer team and kick on the football team.
Matt Green
Staff Writer
My name is Matt, I'm in 11th grade, I play basketball, and my favorite food is spaghetti.
Jacob England
Staff Writer
Hi, my name is Jacob and I love reading. I am the best reader you'll ever meet. Also if you don't read, then it's bad for you, so I recommend reading every night.
Daisy Machuca
Staff Writer
I'm Daisy and I am a junior here at WHS. I am really nice, I love my dog & I love raccoons because they are like me. Also, I think I'm nocturnal.
Carolina Franco
Staff Writer
Hi, I'm Carolina Franco and I'm a sophomore at WHS. I'm on the JV cheer team and this is my first year in media staff. I also enjoy watching movies with my friends and spending time with family.
Savannah Lloyd
Staff Writer
Hey! My name is Savannah and I'm a sophomore at WHS. I really enjoy taking pictures and I'm slowly working towards my one photography company.
Mira Bhakta
Staff Writer
Hey! My name is Mira and I'm a sophomore at WHS. This is my first year on media staff and also Mrs. Melick's favorite sophomore. I love watching movies and hanging out with my friends. I'm so excited to be a part of media staff...
Isabella Flores
Staff Writer
Hi, my name is Isabella. I am a sophomore at WHS. I'm on the cheer team, and I enjoy spending time with my friends and family.
Averi Varner
Staff Writer
Hey! My name is Averi and I'm a sophomore at WHS. In my spare time I hang out with friends or cry over Grey's Anatomy. This is my first year in media staff and I'm super excited for the following year :)
Peyton Williams
Staff Writer
Hi, I am a sophomore at Waxahachie High School! I play club volleyball and have two shih tzu dogs.
Melanie Reyes
Staff Writer
Hi. I am a sophomore at Waxahachie High School. I am 16 years old. I like to hang out with my friends and spend time with my family.
Tucker Venable
Staff Writer
Hi, my name is Tucker Venable. I am a sophomore at WHS. I am involved in two sports currently, Soccer and Football. I am also involved in Interact and Student Council. My parents are also teachers at WHS, and they teach AP Government...
Trenton Farris
Staff Writer
Hey there, I'm Trenton Farris and I'm a senior at the high school. I enjoy spending time with my friends outside of school, seeing movies and going to new places.
McKensi Bryce
Staff Writer
Hi there! I'm McKensi and I'm a senior and the student body president at Waxahachie High School. I'm in theater, choir, and student council and I am also a senior editor for the yearbook. I enjoy reading and listening to music,...
Brayan Jaramillo
Staff Writer
Hi, I'm Brayan Jaramillo. I'm a junior at Waxahachie High School. I'm just a regular sized kid with a whole beard trying to live my life a quarter at a time.
Sky Chisolm
Staff Writer
Heyyy my name is Sky and I'm a junior at WHS. I enjoy Friday night lights as well as basketball games. I love Texas but Florida will forever be in my heart.
Jacie Johnson
Staff Writer
Hey I am Jacie and this year I am a senior at Waxahachie High. I waste most of my time watching The Office or sadly at work. I guess a cool fact is I have 13 piercings and will have 14 come November 4th.
Caiden O’Daniel
Staff Writer
Waddup with it! My name is Caiden O'Daniel and i'm a junior at WHS. I enjoy theater and driving my Cadillac.
Ellinor Bearden
Staff Writer
Hey, I'm Ellinor and I am a junior at Waxahachie High School. I am the Junior Lieutenant of the varsity Cherokee Charmers drill team and a dancer in CC and company, Showstoppers, and Kick Company. I am a part of the All American...
Quincy Johnson
Staff Writer
Hi! My name's Quincy. I'm a junior at Waxahachie High School. I play football for the varsity team. This is my first year on the media team and I am excited for the year!
Cassie Nesmith
Staff Writer
My name is Cassie and I am junior at WHS. I am obsessed with mac and cheese and I'm left handed.
Sierra Klag
Staff Writer
Hey! I'm Sierra, and I'm a senior here at WHS. This is my third year at Waxahachie as well as my third year in media staff. I love working on the yearbook and look forward to seeing everyone's beautiful faces in the book this...
Mia Charles
Staff Writer
Hey! I'm Mia Charles and I am a senior here at WHS. This will be my third year in yearbook. My favorite color is pink and my favorite food is chicken nuggets! I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, and shopping. I look...
Victoria Borders
Staff Writer
Hey, I'm Victoria and I'm a sophomore at WHS. I am a member of the 57th Cherokee Charmer line where I serve as the PR tech, taking pictures throughout the year and posting them on the Charmers' social media. This is my 13th year...
Fernando Lozano
Staff Writer
I'm Fernando and I'm a senior here at WHS. I'm in band, I enjoy listening to music, and I also like cars. This is my first year in media staff and I'm excited to be a part of this class.
Victoria Falcon
Staff Writer
Hello, I'm Victoria Falcon! I'm currently a junior at Waxahachie High School. While I'm in media staff/yearbook, I take photos and help fill out the yearbook. On my free time I play soccer for the high school, take photos, and...
Megan Macaluso
Staff Writer
I'm a sophomore at Waxahachie High School. I was in journalism last year and I'm very excited to be in Media Staff this year! I love watching movies, mainly scary ones, and spending time with my family and friends. I get misjudged...
Sammy Kaoud
Staff Writer
My name is Sammy Kaoud I am a senior this year. I play basketball and am at the top of my class. I take all AP classes. My favorite NBA team is the Boston Celtics even though I was born in LA.
Deandria Bennett
Staff Writer
Hi, my name is Deandria, and I am a sophomore at WHS. I am excited to be a part of the media staff this year.
Corinne Auvenshine
Staff Writer
Hi! I'm a junior at WHS! I am in Chorale, FFA, Swim Team, Creative Writing Club, Culture Club, and Hachie Media Staff. Also, I'm in 2 AP classes, 2 DC classes, and 1 Pre-AP class. I love reading, writing, listening to music, and...
Keira Milika
Staff Writer
Hey guys, I am a sophomore at WHS! I enjoy making new friends and socializing with friends and family. I'm involved in tennis and of course media staff!
Rylee Robinson
Staff Writer
Hey I'm Rylee Robinson. I'm a sophomore at WHS. I'm on JV volleyball and also a part of the musical theater department at the high school. I love competing in pageants and hanging out with my friends.
Loren Narro
Staff Writer
My name is Loren. I am a sophomore at WHS. I like to watch movies and my favorite movie is Crazy Rich Asians.
Alexa Barron
Staff Writer
Hi! I am a senior here at Waxahachie High School. I am on the varsity cheer team and I absolutely LOVE friday night lights. I am in NHS and participate in student council.