Students get a new advisory as the new semester starts off
Selene Thompson, Staff Writer
February 3, 2020
After winter break, WSMS advisory classes changed and since then, students have been adjusting to the change in their schedule. “The administrators felt the change in advisory would be a nice change for teachers and students alike -- a change of scenery, a chance to get to know other students an...
March music madness: Students prepare for UIL
Alissa Chang, Co-Editor
February 3, 2020
Each year in March, WSMS music programs compete at UIL, and throughout the years, they won the sweepstakes award many times. “The purpose of UIL contest is to determine if students are developing the fundamental skills needed to play an instrument,” said Martha Ball, WSMS band director. The...
WSMS Books to Read
Angelina Wang, Leopard Life Staff Writer
December 13, 2019
Lately, some WSMS students had a hard time picking what they want to read because of the wide variety of genres in the library. “Masterminds is a book about a couple of kids who find out the secrets of the government. I really like the cliffhangers in the book,” said Hunter Hayward, 8. Mast...
Visual art is off to a new start
Presley Zadorozny and Libby Johnson
December 13, 2019
Just two months into the 2019-2020 school year and students are loving the art program because of the new teacher's fresh approach to teaching. “I love getting to see young kids express their passion for art,” said Cassidy Fuller, WSMS art teacher. Ms. Cass is new to Lovejoy ISD and teac...
New teachers at WSMS
Zaina Waheed, Leopard Life Staff Writer
December 13, 2019
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Turkey Trot
Michael Malka, Leopard Life Staff Writer
December 13, 2019
Americans across the country have been taking part in the annual Turkey Trot for over a century, raising money for different charities through donating and racing. Willow Springs held its very own Turkey Trot on Nov. 20. All students participated in the run. The top five male and female competi...
Future jobs are a concern in the world, how are WSMS students preparing?
Christian Giordano and Luke Wright
December 13, 2019
WSMS hosted their annual Career Day on Wednesday, Nov. 6 to introduce students to possible future career paths with presenters throughout the school. “Career day was a good use of the day because we got to learn about things that really matter,” said Joshua Gapp, 8. Many parents of student...
Count on MATHCOUNTS to make learning fun
Alissa Chang, Leopard Life Co Editor
December 13, 2019
In early January 2020, students can compete on a school-wide level to make the WSMS MATHCOUNTS team which will compete at the chapter competition. “MATHCOUNTS creates programs that build problem-solving skills and positive attitudes about math, so students embrace challenges and expand their academic a...
New teachers and staff at WSMS (part 2)
Zaina Waheed, Staff Writer
November 11, 2019
https://infogram.com/370fa698-f3d0-4811-a5c9-6e71679b0cb2
Fall Band Concert
Michael Malka, Leopard Life Staff Writer
November 4, 2019
WSMS hosted a Fall Band Concert on September 30 at LHS from 6:30-7:30 to show off their talented members. “The students played very well! They had an excellent grasp on all the notes and rhythms, and they played with appropriate style for each piece as well. They played with great dynamics and it...
Willow Springs Orchestra compete in the All-Region Competition
Luke Wright, Leopard Life Co Editor
November 4, 2019
Lovejoy ISD held several of their top orchestra performers to audition for this year’s All-Region at Allen High School on October 19. “I think we can do really well this year because we are more prepared than last year and have more people auditioning,” said Alex Simpkins, 8. Last year 4...
WSMS presents: “Annie Jr.”
Presley Zadorozny and Libby Johnson
November 4, 2019
The WSMS theatre program is producing a new musical, “Annie,” directed by Lisa Nalls and will perform Nov. 14-16 at the LHS auditorium. “I think of “Annie” as sort of an “Aladdin” story. Like “Aladdin”, “Annie” has the theme of rising above and finding your inner worth, no matter ...