1st. Lt. Robert F. Welch III Memorial Scholarship

1LT Robert F. Welch III was a 2003 graduate of Wylie High School. He spent his entire academic career in Wylie, starting in kindergarten at Akin Elementary and ending at WHS. He was a star football player for the Wylie High School Pirates and participated in various other activities including JROTC, soccer, baseball, band, FFA, Student Council, Texana Living History, and the Boy Scouts. Rob had a strong faith in God and lived by Phil. 4:13. He was hard working, determined, funny, generous, kind, and always took the time to reach out to help others.

Rob’s dream was always to be a soldier. He joined the Texas Army National Guard in 2005 and eventually received his Commission into the United States Army upon his graduation from the University of Texas at Arlington in December of 2008. Rob was an Ordnance officer assigned to Bravo Company, 201st Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Task Force Duke. He attended the Ordnance Officer Basic Course at Fort Lee, Virginia and arrived at Fort Knox, Kentucky in 2009. He was deployed to Afghanistan in January of 2011 and lost his life a few months later on April 3rd from wounds sustained when a mortar shell landed near him while he was on duty on the Forward Operating Base Salerno in the Khost Province near the Pakistani border.

His awards include the Army Achievement Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon. He has also been awarded the NATO Medal, Combat Action Badge, Bronze Star Medal, and the Purple Heart.

1LT Welch was survived by his wife, Becky, and two sons, Robby and Aaden.

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN!

Becky Welch

Ames Family Endowment

Today’s Wylie ISD students are tomorrow’s future. We, Scott, Lymari, Emilio and Patrick Ames, believe education provides the tools to empower students to achieve their goals, aspirations and dreams; and we all have an important role in shaping our future. Wylie ISD has been an important part of our lives since our arrival to Wylie in 1995. We have been fortunate to be involved at many school events supporting our boys' educational journey through the Wylie ISD system. A highlight for us was introducing the “WATCH D.O.G.S.” program district-wide. It showed us that parents wanted to be involved in their children’s education. Scott and I have both attended Wylie ISD CLAAS programs which taught us the value in giving back to the community.

The Wylie ISD Education Foundation heightened our boys’ knowledge by providing teacher grants for additional student development and enrichment programs. We wanted to be part of the Wylie ISD positive movement to shape our future and know the smallest gesture makes a big difference.

We are truly grateful to the administration, teachers and community for their dedication in guiding our boys along with ALL students towards achieving their best. We are honored to be a part of something great for our boys, our students, our future and our country. We are the future of education and encourage everyone to be a part of the Wylie ISD Education Foundation.

Sincerely,

The Ames – Scott, Lymari, Emilio (Class of 2017) and Patrick (Class of 2019)

Andie Studley

Andie Studley was a wonderful person inside and out and above all, she knew how to be a great friend. Andie was a star student as well as a star athlete and did everything in her power to excel in every aspect of her life. When she walked into any classroom, Andie would always have a big smile on her face and wanted to learn everything that she possibly could in the time given. Likewise, on the soccer field, Andie was a competitor. From the time we were four years old, Andie and I have competed alongside and against each other and it only made us stronger as individuals and as best friends. Andie loved going out of her way to be nice to people and make other people feel special. If someone was having a bad day, she would be the first one to step up and turn their day around. Andie was definitely not shy when it came to standing up for what she believed in, and I admired her for doing so. Andie was the epitome of character, leadership, intelligence, and hard- work. She always pushed herself to be the best that she could in everyday life, and in doing so, she made others around her better as well. She was a positive influence in many peoples’ lives and lived her life to the fullest each and every day.

As the days and years passed, our friendship grew immensely. We were inseparable. We always knew what the other was thinking and many people thought we were sisters.  Andie was very dedicated to her studies as well as her teammates and would do anything that a teacher or coach would ask of her. Her hard work, determination, and perseverance inspired others and continues to inspire others to be better athletes, better students, and all-around better people.

Andie knew that she was destined for greatness. She had dreams of playing college soccer at Stanford and being an FBI agent. She would not have settled for anything less than her best at everything. I will cherish the memories that we made together and will forever hold Andie in a special place in my heart.

On August 1^st, 2013, a day I will remember for the rest of my life, God took Andie home to Heaven. Our families, the students and staff at Wylie High School, and the entire soccer community gathered to remember the wonderful memories that we shared with Andie and the happiness that she brought into each and every one of our lives. I was truly grateful to have such a wonderful influence in my life and I can only hope to live every day like Andie did. Thank you my friend, my sister, Andie, forever and always.

Jennifer Hiddink

Bill F. & Mary Davis

When my husband, Bill F. Davis, passed away in November 2001, our family wanted to do something in his memory that would be lasting and would benefit others. We suggested that in lieu of flowers, friends and family might donate to a scholarship fund. We wanted  to provide a college scholarship to some deserving Wylie senior each year. Bill was very  interested in public education and often said that “education opens the door to opportunity”. He served on the Wylie School Board for 15 years from 1968 until 1983, including the last  three years as president. Bill did not have the opportunity to go to college when he graduated from high school, but after serving the U.S. Navy, he attended college on the GI Bill. He graduated with a degree in accounting and later became a Certified Public Accountant.
Setting up a scholarship fund was a new experience for our family. There were many  responsibilities like legal and tax laws that had to be followed. Each year our family added to the scholarship fund and we were able to give one or two scholarships each year. As we learned more about Wylie ISD Education Foundation, we decided to transfer the Bill F. Davis Scholarship funds to Wylie ISD Education Foundation Endowment Fund. We feel confident that capable and trustworthy people manage these endowment funds and, therefore, we are relieved of some of the responsibilities of managing the Scholarship Fund ourselves. The fact that this endowment will continue to fund scholarships for many generations of Wylie  students is the reason we decided to establish an endowment with Wylie ISD Education Foundation.

I would encourage others to consider establishing an endowment with Wylie ISD Education Foundation. It is a blessing to see others benefit from additional educational opportunities as well as feeling that you are participating in and giving back to this community that has meant so much to our family.
Sincerely,
Mary Davis

Bill J. & Jean Davis

Wylie schools have been a major influence in the life of our family since we moved here in 1965. Our four children, Alanna, Jay, Joe and Jennifer, graduated from Wylie High and each married Wylie graduates, Willie Calverley, Sandra Martin, Pam Hatfield and Chris Dunlop. Our ten grandchildren attended school here with seven graduating here and the other three moving to Dallas for graduation. One great-grandson is now attending Harrison Intermediate. I taught here for nine years, Alanna is finishing her thirtieth year teaching in Wylie elementary and intermediate schools and Chris has worked for the district for ten years.

While Bill worked at the Wylie Supermarket, one of the things he enjoyed most was working with the Distributive Education program at the high school, helping students obtain the first job and develop a strong work ethic.

We believe that having a strong faith in God, a stable family life and, a sound education is a fundamental prescription for thriving and successful families. We are so honored to be a part of the Wylie ISD Education Foundation as the work to enhance the education experience of students in the Wylie ISD, encourage our teachers with money for special projects, and provide college scholarships.

Jean Davis

Billy Whitman Memorial Scholarship

The Billy Whitman Memorial Scholarship was endowed so that Coach Whitman’s legacy would live on through those Wylie High School student-athletes who receive the scholarship named in his honor.

The Billy Whitman Memorial Scholarship will help Wylie High School student-athletes, who desire to become teachers/coaches, defray some of their college expenses.

"Whit" was a 39-year football coaching veteran who was one of the finest and most respected coaches in the state of Texas.

He coached football with and against some of the greatest coaches in the state, finishing out his career as an assistant at McKinney High School, 1992-1999, and then as the offensive coordinator at Wylie High School from 2000-2005. Coach Whitman, most notably known as the ‘Ultimate Football Coach,’ is remembered for his offensive strategies, his way with kids and his love of life and the game.

This scholarship program has been established to remember Coach Whitman’s passion for kids and to allow his name to carry on his gift for many years to come. Each year one student from Wylie High School will receive a scholarship.

In honor of,
Billy Whitman

Bluewater Endowment Grant

Coming soon!

Bobby Graham Scholarship

Bobby Graham couldn’t finish high school himself, yet his love of education can be seen in his support of his family. Bobby paid for his daughter Valerie’s bachelor’s degree, then stood behind her all the way through medical school and residency. Now he is always doing his best to be at games and awards for his grandchildren.

We call Luke “mini-Pops” because of his resemblance to Bobby. When Luke was diagnosed with autism, his relationship with Pops didn’t change at all. Bobby continues to love and desire to be with his extended family every chance he gets. It is with great joy that we name this scholarship in Bobby’s name to further the educational journeys of Wylie ISD students.

Donnie Worthington Memorial Scholarship

In the AHMO SPIRIT our family wanted to establish a scholarship in our brother’s name so now there is a Donnie Worthington Scholarship. Donnie did so many things for the kids so this is one more thing for the kids of Wylie.

It keeps the memory of our brother alive and it would be what Donnie would want for the teachers and the kids of the Wylie School District.

All of us know that Education never ends so we need to invest in our children’s future. The scholarship with the Foundation is one way we all can help in continuing a young person’s education.

Donnie would say "I just want to keep our children off drugs." Donnie BELIEVED in the kids of Wylie. Donnie’s main goal in his life was to spread the word for our Lord Jesus Christ and to work in protecting the children he worked around. Donnie loved Wylie.

Donnie would say, "IN THE AHMO SPIRIT, IT’S FOR THE KIDS."

The Family of Donnie Worthington

The Dr. Cheryl Kaye Scott - Servant Leadership Scholarship Endowment was created by colleagues who admired Cheryl and wanted to honor her for her leadership, her friendship, and years of service to Wylie ISD.

Dr. Scott was an extremely fine example of what servant leadership looks like. She had a magical way of making you feel like she had all the time in the world for you. She listened intently, never judged, and always demonstrated empathy. She inspired so many of us in so many ways. We will miss her quick and easy smile, her sincere laugh, immeasurable kindness, never-ending graciousness, and unwavering belief in people. It is with these things in mind that we sought a way to honor her memory and contribution to our community and campus. We couldn’t think of a more fitting way than to endow a scholarship to recognize students that exhibit these same enduring qualities. 

Click on the link below to donate to the scholarship endowment.

Dr. Cheryl Kaye Scott - Servant Leadership Scholarship

Dr. Renee Truncale Memorial

For 34 years, Dr. Renée Truncale dedicated herself to the education of children and her teams of teachers. As a Principal of Akin Elementary, Cox Elementary and Director of Special Services in the Wylie Independent School District, Dr. Truncale made a possitive impact on thousands of young lives.

Battling with cancer on and off for 18 of her 22 years while at Wylie ISD, Dr. Truncale never let anything stand in her way of showing up to work with a positive attitude and steadfast will to help others be the best that they could be. Her passion for her students was so strong, the day before she passed she was thinking of her students and said, “I wish I had more time to work with my kids.”

The Truncale family hopes that this scholarship memorial helps students fight the good fight no matter what stands in their way, to be the best student that they can be.

Edward Thomas Memorial Scholarship

Edward Thomas, a graduate of Wylie High School, was an active member of the Wylie Band and Jazz Band. He was the First Lieutenant of the band, student conductor and first chair trumpet soloist with both bands as well as serving as editor of the bands newspaper, The Untimely Times.

When his parents moved during his senior year he remained in Wylie, living with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Still, the Wylie Band Booster Club president and his wife. He stayed in order to complete his education here and to remain in the band which was such a vital part of his life.

Edward was killed in an automobile accident in April 1973. With the approval of his parents, The Wylie Band Booster Club established the "Edward Thomas Memorial Scholarship" in his memory. All who knew Edward cherish the memory of him and his kindness, sincerity and determination. After the loss of such an outstanding individual, all must remember that it doesn’t always take a long life to do a lot of good or to give a lot of love. This was certainly true of Edward Duane Thomas.

In Memory of,
Edward Thomas

Fajardo Family Scholarship

We know how important it is to young graduates to not only have financial support for their academic goals, but also to know their community believes they are a worthwhile investment. We see this endowment as a way to both give back to the community that helped us raise our own children and to encourage Wylie graduates to pursue their dreams. The Wylie Education Foundation provides opportunities for so many young men and women in Wylie, and we’re proud to be a part of this community and its commitment to education.

Fallen Pirate Scholarship

In the midst of a pandemic, Principal Virdie Montgomery just couldn’t stand being away from his 612 seniors whose year had been up-ended with shelter-in orders and social distancing. Taking to the road, he and his wife traveled over 800 miles for 612 quick visits that left an impact no one could anticipate. Mr. Montgomery’s above-and-beyond journey landed him all over local and national news and a $10,000 prize to Wylie High School from State Farm. So that this gift could be utilize with lasting impact, the Fallen Pirate Scholarship was launched. The scholarship honors the memory of all Pirates who passed away before graduating. This award will cause us to look back and take pause for those whose high school experience was cut short. The first recipient will be awarded at the 2021 Awards Ceremony.

Farmers Electric Cooperative Grant

Since 1937, Farmers Electric Cooperative’s mission has been to improve the communities we serve and the lives of the people who live there. The opportunities offered by the Wylie ISD Education Foundation empower our young people to explore and engage with the world around them. We hope they will be inspired to continue making Wylie a great place to live.

Gallagher Construction

Glenna Peterson Memorial Scholarship

Glenna Peterson was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. Though she didn’t finish college herself, she supported both her husband and their two boys in their higher educational journeys. She loved her 5 grandchildren, as well, and for the first 4+ years of Nathan Peterson’s life she took care of him two mornings a week, allowing his parents to be at work.

 Glenna was always involved and supportive. When Nathan was diagnosed with Dyslexia she was as encouraging and supportive as ever, loving him (and all her grandchildren) just as they were.

It is with great love and appreciation for her wisdom, kindness, and love that we make this scholarship in her name.

Gooch Family Endowment

The Gooch family admires the high standards Wylie residents want for their community and school district. Perpetuating the Wylie Way is a goal the entire family feels is an important venture.

David Gooch is the proud captain of a ship full of three generations of Wylie ISD Pirates. Stacie Gooch also graduated from Wylie High School. Their daughters grew up in Wylie ISD schools and Stacie and David have the treasure of currently encouraging their granddaughter through elementary.

The classroom did not always offer smooth sailing for the Gooch family. The three adult ladies shared struggles with Attention Deficit Disorder and Dyslexia. These two very different challenges made for arduous learning since reading in particular was laborious and often frustrating. It was the support of their teachers and inventive ways they were engaged in the classroom that helped each Gooch to succeed.

Having a brother wheelchair-bound by Cerebral Palsy furthers the compassion the family has for supporting areas often requiring creative solutions. With the knowledge and personal experience of how innovative classrooms can positively affect students, the Gooch family together made a commitment to create an endowment with Wylie ISD Education Foundation. The family’s named fund offers the Foundation flexibility to underwrite an array of Special Needs requisites in Wylie ISD. This helps to support all range of needs and is proving to be instrumental in moving students along in their personalized learning.

This investment allows the family to leave a legacy of supporting ingenious ways that enhance education district-wide. The perpetuity of this endowment ensures the gift will still be giving long after their granddaughter yells her final, “AHMO!”

Green Team Grants and Scholarship Programs

The Wylie ISD After-School Enrichment programs provide a safe and nurturing environment where students can learn new things and follow their interests beyond the regular classroom. Enrichment programs do just as the name suggests: enrich the District’s traditional curriculum and instructional program.

In lieu of utility reimbursement, after school programs remunerate funds to the District based on a per child participation fee that funds a scholarship to help Wylie ISD graduates continue to pursue their interests and desire to further their education at the college level.  We hope recipients of this scholarship will continue to follow their dreams of a college education.

In addition, the endowment will also fund grants to members of the Wylie ISD Green Team Committee to assist in funding energy conservation and recycling initiatives at their campuses.

We are grateful to the Wylie ISD Education Foundation, Inc. for providing this avenue for contributions by after school programs that will further educational pursuits of students and reinforce energy conservation programs of Wylie ISD.

Groves Elementary School & PTA Scholarship

Coming soon!

Harry & Retha Tibbals

Friends,
Our reason for establishing an endowment goes back to when Harry and I were young and people helped us. When we first married, our main goal was to put God first and then family and education.

Harry worked in a grocery store and, in those days, groceries were delivered. He delivered to a lady who was very special to both of us; she was like our mentor. We thought we would like to do things for others like she had done for us.

When we came to Wylie, we were inspired by the Birmingham scholarships. We felt that it was the more privileged students who received the Birmingham scholarships; it just seemed to work out that way.

We wanted to give to students who might not be in the top of the class. We always gave scholarships to those students who worked in our grocery store.

Our dream was to have what the Wylie I.S.D. Education Foundation has turned out to be. I’m glad that the scholarships go to students who really need them and I’m glad that the Education Foundation chooses the recipients.

It’s a thrill to see the excitement when the scholarships are awarded, and then to receive letters of appreciation from the students who have been helped. If you can afford to establish an endowment, I would encourage you to do so.

Our daughter is married to a minister and their children have been helped with scholarships from people in their church. We have seen what it has meant to our grandchildren to be helped by the older people in the church.

Sincerely,
Retha Tibbals

Harvey Family Grant

Coming soon!

Hunter Don Jackson Memorial Scholarship

Hunter Jackson was unexpectedly lost at the age of 21 due to an ATV accident on June 6th, 2020. Hunter had a larger than life personality and lived his life to the fullest. He was an avid hunter, sportsman and enjoyed being outdoors. He played football from second grade all the way through until he graduated from Wylie High in 2017.  His love for playing and watching sports led to him pursuing a degree as a Sports Business Major at Stephen F. Austin State University.

The lives that were touched or changed by Hunter is overwhelming. The number of stories that began with, “I wouldn’t have made it through without Hunter”, “Hunter helped me”, “Hunter always had my back”, and “Hunter was always there for me”, have been shared over the past months. Hunter was loved by all those who knew him. He will be remembered for his unwavering heart.

We believe the best way to celebrate Hunter is to honor how he lived his life. We will continue his legacy by helping others the way he did. Thus, The Hunter Don Jackson Memorial Foundation was born.

Along with Wylie ISD, the family has established the Hunter Don Jackson Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded annually to a Wylie High senior.

We hope that everyone strives to live life as Hunter did, with intent, to the fullest and giving unconditional love!

If you are interested in contributing to the Hunter Don Jackson Memorial Scholarship, you can donate directly by clicking the link below:

Hunter Don Jackson Memorial Scholarship Donation

Jal & Michele Dennis

I could not be more proud than to be a citizen of Wylie. The relationships that I have made in this community have been not only a blessing to me, but also a terrific blessing to my wife, children, and grandchildren.

The future of our community stands on the foundation of the quality of our schools. Being a donor of endowed money which will provide for the Educators and Students of our public school system, is something that is very important to Michele and me.

I understand investing, and if we will support this organization today it will be able to make a significant difference in the lives of those to come.

I hope others will be encouraged to do the same. Education is our only hope of maintaining the freedoms that we have today and I pray that the future of our City, State, and Nation are protected from illiteracy.

Jal & Michele Dennis

Jay Davis Memorial Scholarship

Coming Soon

Jennifer Holcomb "Be Like Jen" Memorial

The “Be Like Jen” Scholarship honors the life and legacy of Jennifer Holcomb, a teacher at Wylie High and Wylie East for a total of 10 years. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, daughter and friend. Jennifer passed away due to colon cancer on December 30, 2019. She was only 48 years old.

Jennifer was able to impact thousands of lives, both in and out of the classroom, simply by acting with kindness and empathy, by putting others before herself, by extending grace to others, and through her determination in the face of adversity. She looked at others and saw them in the way that Christ sees them and treated them accordingly. She lifted up and didn’t tear down. She promoted and didn’t detract. She made everyone that she was talking to feel like they were the most important person.

As a family, we can think of no better way to honor Jennifer’s life and to keep her spirit alive than by trying to encourage others to “Be Like Jen.” With the help of many generous friends and others who were touched by Jennifer’s life, we established this endowed scholarship to keep her impact going long after her death. Each year, the “Be Like Jen” scholarship will be awarded to graduating senior from either Wylie East or Wylie High who has demonstrated in their own lives the values that Jennifer lived her life by: kindness, extending grace, putting others before self, and determination in the face of adversity.

If one person who wasn’t famous or rich or powerful can have the impact that Jennifer did on thousands of lives simply by being kind and selfless, imagine what impact can be had if we all try to “Be Like Jen”! We hope that this scholarship keeps her legacy of kindness going and helps to make the world a better place, just as she did during her life.

The Holcomb Family

Mary Nelle McClendon Memorial Scholarship

The Mary Nelle McClendon Memorial Scholarship was established by family and friends in order to serve as a living legacy to her memory for many years to come. Through as endowment with the Wylie Education Foundation, hopefully the real beneficiaries will be students in the Wylie Independent School District that choose to pursue a career in the field of public education as classroom teachers.

For her family, this seemed to be a very appropriate way to honor two things she loved dearly; Wylie ISD and personnel. As the Human Resources Director for Wylie ISD, she spent countless hours leading the department and taking great pride in her responsibilities. Whether it be sewing job fair tablecloths from scratch because the ones she could buy just weren’t the right "Wylie maroon" or baking "pigs in a blanket" for job interview committees, she truly went the extra mile.

This endowment provides an opportunity to award a scholarship to a Senior student either from Wylie High School or Wylie East High School that chooses to enter a four-year institution and major in an educational degree. In some ways, this continues the work Mary Nelle McClendon enjoyed so much as she traveled to job fairs at colleges and universities and always knew when she had met just that "right" person to hire in Wylie ISD. What an honor it would be to have a recipient of the Mary Nelle McClendon Memorial Scholarship graduate from college and return to Wylie ISD to serve the future students of Wylie ISD for many years to come.

The McClendon family, which includes many extended family members known as friends, feels this establishment was a very fitting tribute and will be a productive way to impact the lives of others. We would encourage others to become involved in the Wylie Education Foundation by establishing endowments so that the students of Wylie ISD will have every opportunity to accomplish their goals in life. This provides resources to students but also allows future generations to have a direct connection to those that have gone before them. It is a great way to honor the past, while at the same time planning for the future. We know that the outstanding students that receive these scholarships in the future will be the ultimate "living legacies" that will go on and make immediate impacts in our public school classrooms.

In Honor of,
Mary Nelle McClendon

Matt Love Memorial Scholarship

The Matt Love Memorial Scholarship was established in his memory by his parents and sister after he passed away suddenly on June 1, 2003 from Sudden Cardiac Arrest.

Matt was a special young man who lived most of his 17+ years knowing that he had a heart condition and had suffered a stroke at the age of 5. He never let his inabilities stop him from living the life God had planned for him. He lived life to the fullest.

When we decided to establish the scholarship we thought about what Matt loved the most about his life and that was his love for his friends and animals. He was a member of FFA for 2 years and prior to his death he adopted a kitten that had a limp, as he said it "Mom I had to bring it home, it has a limp just like me."

There are so many life lessons that you try to teach your child as they grow up, but one that Matt taught us was perseverance. He never let his illness or physical disabilities slow him down. He may not have been the most scholarly kid in school but he made up for it by being one that was well liked and well thought of. He made a lasting impression on nearly everyone he crossed paths with.

Through the establishment of this scholarship we hope that the students that receive them throughout the years are reminded of Matt’s perseverance and love of life. As they grow, mature and have families of their own, we hope they to pass on their knowledge and perseverance to their own children and communities.

Pat & Ken Love

Meagan Richardson Memorial Scholarship

Meagan Richardson was very special and extremely well-rounded. With a heart as big as Texas, coupled with her very infectious laugh, she had the ability to love and bring joy to all. Laughter could cure almost anything and she wasn’t above using herself as the punch line if it meant creating a memory.

Meagan had an incurable love for softball. The pitching mound would be her home throughout her four-year Lady Pirate stint at Wylie High School. Earning a position on numerous select and travel teams meant many hours on the road for Meagan and her family.  The hard work would pay off when she would receive a softball scholarship to attend North Central Texas College. As important as softball was, academics continued to stay at the top of her priority list.

Getting straight A’s was a focal point for Meagan. A teaching career in special education was the driving force behind her late night studying. Along with tutoring fellow teammates on occasion, she expect nothing but the best from herself when grades were concerned. High standards and passion lead to her success. She was a member of the National Honor Society during high school, an accomplishment she was very proud of. She would also graduate with honors from Wylie High and go on to make the President's list at NCTC.

Competition drove Meagan towards perfection, especially when it wasn’t easy. Being nothing but the best was the only option. In return, she encouraged others to be their best. Meagan had accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior, believing in Him with her whole heart. Everyone she loved she held dear. Simply meeting her was a blessing.

Meagan and three of her college softball teammates passed away in September, 2014 from injuries sustained in a bus accident. She is missed immensely by her family, friends, and all who knew her. Gone from this world, her legacy will live on.

Michael Tetreault Memorial Scholarship

Michael Paul Tetreault was born on February 19, 1982. Michael grew up in Wylie and attended Hartman Elementary, Wylie Junior High, and Wylie High School. He graduated from Wylie High School in 2000 in the top 10% of his class as one of the Birmingham Scholars. He attended Collin County Community College his first year before transferring to UNT as a Broadcasting major.

Michael was involved in his community by attending St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, where he took his first communion and was confirmed. He also played WSA baseball and basketball, and went on to play basketball for Wylie High School.

Michael died in September 2002, from injuries sustained in a car accident. Patty, former Hartman Attendance /Registrar and Paul Tetreault are Michael’s proud parents. His sister, Erin, was the first recipient of the Michael Tetreault Scholarship. Michael was a fun-loving young man. He touched many lives and is missed deeply by family and friends.

Mirabeau B. Lamar Masonic Scholarship

Mirabeau B. Lamar was a Freemason and the Vice President of the Republic of Texas, under Sam Houston. He then became the second President of the Republic of Texas, and during his term as President, took on several challenges but is most remembered for his dedication to establishing an education system for Texas to ensure the Republic had a strong foundation for leadership through the education of its children.

Lamar has been called "the Father of Texas Education." During his administration, he convinced the legislature to set aside 3 leagues of land for each county to equip schools. He also allotted 50 leagues of land for the support of two universities, later Texas A&M University and the University of Texas. Although nothing was implemented during his term, these actions led to the foundation for a statewide public school system.

One of his quotes sums up his views on the importance of education, "Cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy and, while guided and controlled by virtue, the noblest attribute of man. It is the only dictator that freemen acknowledge and the only security that freemen desire."

In the spirit of Lamar’s legacy, Texas Freemasons have been supporting Public Education by providing buildings, paying teachers and contributing financial support for Public Education in Texas since the early days of the Republic to present day.

Continuing this tradition of Masonic partnership with Public Education, the members of East Fork and Vickery Masonic Lodges have generously established this scholarship endowment to assist children of the Wylie community in their pursuits of continuing education.

In Memory of,
Mirabeau B. Lamar

MSgt. Fred & Linda McClure Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship has been established to honor the memory and military service of MSgt. Fred and his wife, Linda McClure. MSgt. McClure proudly served over 20 years in the Air Force, including service in Vietnam. Much of his time was spent refueling airplanes during flight as a Boom Operator on a KC-135 flight crew. He considered his service in the military more a privilege than a job. When people would say “Thank you for your service” he would always say he was honored to serve. Linda supported Fred’s love of the military and was proud to support his effort to serve our country.

After retirement, Fred and Linda moved back to their hometown of Kennett, Missouri. Both volunteered in their local school district, helping students and encouraging them to strive for excellence.

Our hope for this scholarship is to honor their legacy by helping students reach their personal goals as they continue their education.

Nahum R. Martinez

For the past seven years, we have reflected on our life after the storm. We have realized that NAHUM stood for HOPE! He was the person that was there to welcome the new kid or include someone who was being excluded.  He was the person that always had a smile even if he was having a bad day.

We looked up the meaning of NAHUM and it means COMFORTER. This explains many things in which Nahum presented himself. His way of life and that he cherished and lived every day to the fullest. Remember to live every day to the fullest without regrets. What you choose your actions to be, will be what defines YOU!

It is with love and pride that the Martinez Family would like to honor one graduate with the opportunity to begin the next chapter of their life. Nahum is gone but not forgotten! He will continue to run in heaven and leave his footprint in our hearts!

The Family of Nahum R. Martinez

How did Nahum affect you in your personal life?

"Nahum affected my life by giving me a motivation that I can achieve the goals I set. I became a stronger person mentally and emotionally. I began appreciating life more. I stopped taking things for granted. His death also made me more aware of the importance of life, make wise decisions regardless if they can impact us that very day, weeks, months or even years ahead of us. Nahum's friendship helped me be the man I am today."

Edwin Walker

Nancy and Clyde Parker Family Endowment

Clyde Parker began laying down roots in Wylie during the 1940s with his beloved wife Nancy Hillis. Immediately following high school, Clyde served in the army during WWII while Nancy went straight to work in Wylie. Upon his return, they decided that Wylie was the perfect place to raise a family. Clyde opened Wylie Hardware and Nancy eventually started a career at First State Bank of Wylie. They raised two sons with strong values surrounding education. They instilled in them the importance of what they believed a higher education could offer and enabled them both to go to college, an opportunity neither of them were afforded.

This strong foundation has trickled down the family tree and continues to shape the ideals that their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren all hold today. Their two boys, three of their granddaughters, and four of their great grandchildren will have all experienced the gift of a Wylie education; and with hard work and dedication, both sons and all of their grandchildren have gone on to college.

The Parker family would like to extend this opportunity to other children in the Wylie community. Through this endowment, it is our hope that children from diverse backgrounds with varied strengths and interests will have the opportunity to continue their education without the additional stress of a financial burden. We believe all children should have access to the tools to help shape their own future. We hope that it will ultimately enable them to in turn give back to their own communities and continue this positive cycle for generations to come.

PBK Architects

School Architecture is a very rewarding profession. It gives us the opportunity to see our efforts become reality through the enthusiasm and excitement of young people, their teachers and leadership.

PBK has been particularly blessed with our relationship with Wylie ISD where our designs have been received with similar enthusiasm and excitement for quite a number of projects over several years. We are most fortunate to have a client like Wylie ISD.

Our excellent working relationship with our valued client implies that we can give back in a way that maximizes benefits for the students and teachers. We have found that the Wylie Education Foundation is an excellent avenue for giving back, knowing that our contributions will provide much needed, and much appreciated funding into perpetuity.

We are most thankful to Wylie ISD and Wylie Education Foundation for the opportunity to participate.

PBK Architecture, Inc.

Raymond & Sue Cooper

The Wylie community has been very good to me and my family. I feel it is an honor to be able to establish an endowment to provide extras for the school system into perpetuity.

I hope to add to the endowment annually so that it might be more help and a greater effect on the extras that are not funded by the school district.

I would encourage everyone to consider the Education Foundation as an investment and not just a gift. For as the education of our children goes, so goes our nation.

A well educated society is the best defense of our constitution and our freedom.

Raymond B. Cooper

RLK Engineering

Establishing an Endowment with the Wylie Education Foundation was an easy decision on our part. Our entire family has been blessed to have been associated with the Wylie Independent School District through the years. Our three daughters, Ashley, Emily, and Hailey, have all attended Wylie ISD schools since kindergarten and Diane has taught at Hartman Elementary since college graduation. Not only has Wylie ISD provided an excellent education to each of our three daughters, it’s also provided an excellent working environment for Diane and her fellow teachers.

We believe the endowment not only promotes quality education and enhances the education of students in the Wylie Independent School District; it also strengthens and nurtures the relationship between the district, students, and teachers.

Proverbs 22:6 tells us to: "Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not turn from it." Education shapes the minds, beliefs, and future actions of our children as the future leaders, doctors, scientists, teachers, etc. It’s a powerful weapon we can use to change the world. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if one day we could say we helped educate the doctor who found a cure for a dreaded disease or the scientist who developed a fuel source that eliminated the world’s oil dependence? With a quality education the possibilities are endless.

Everyone who values education and the benefit it provides, not only to the individual student but to society as a whole, should consider establishing an endowment through the Wylie Education Foundation.

Ronny & Diane Klingbeil
RLK Engineering, Inc.

Rotary Club of Wylie

Education and leadership are key focuses of Rotary International and Rotary Club of Wylie. The club, comprised of today’s business and community leaders, seeks to support and enhance the Wylie community and create programs and relationships that will result in the next generation of ethical, high quality leaders.

Through Rotary Club of Wylie, graduating Seniors are awarded annual scholarships and high school-age students participate in leadership programs during the summer. ­ This summer program, Camp RYLA, teaches and instills leadership qualities based upon Rotary’s founding principles as measured against the Four Way Test:

• First – Is it the TRUTH?
• Second – Is it FAIR to all concerned?
• Third – Will it build GOOD WILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
• Fourth – Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

In an effort to create a tangible asset which provides, in perpetuity, a funding resource to supply necessary materials, equipment and technologies to enhance the educational experience of Wylie students, Rotary Club of Wylie has invested in an endowment with the Wylie ISD Education Foundation.

Sanden International

Sanden International (USA), Inc. – we call it SIA – has been a proud Endowment Partner of the Wylie Education Foundation for several years.

Our initial interest in establishing an endowment with WEF was based on Sanden’s global commitment to being an involved and positive participant in the communities in which we base our operations. The Sanden endowment was a perfect opportunity to expand our presence and commitment to Wylie and to its most valuable resource – the children of Wylie. As a progressive and growing manufacturer, we recognize the necessity of optimizing the educational experience of today’s students, as they will be the leaders of our company tomorrow.

The SIA team is confident that the impact of our endowment, along with those of other WEF partners, will provide meaningful educational experiences for Wylie ISD students that the budgets of the District cannot always offer. These experiences are sure to be memorable to both students and teachers and will stimulate and expand their love of learning and teaching.

We encourage other community partners and members of the Wylie family to join us as Endowment Partners of the WEF by learning as much as they can about the outcomes and successes of its mission and, then, begin contributing to their own WEF endowment so that the great results can continue for years to come.

It has been Sanden’s privilege to be part of the Wylie community for twenty-three years and we are excited that we will be participants in the future successes of the WEF for many years to come.

Sincerely,
Jim Phaup
Senior Vice President
Sanden International (USA), Inc.

Spirit of AHMO Scholarship

The Virdie Montgomery Spirit of AHMO Scholarship embraces everything that is good about both Wylie High School and Mr. Virdie Montgomery. 

 Virdie Montgomery served 43 years in public school and continues to serve students in the private school sector. Mr. Montgomery began his teaching career in 1977 at Brownfield High School, where he also coached tennis. In 1992 he became principal of Claude High School. From 1994-2006 he served in Levelland ISD, first as principal of the middle school and then the high school. In 2006, he moved to Wylie and served as an AP at WHS for two years. He was the principal of Commerce High School before taking over at Wylie High School in 2012 and serving in that capacity through 2020.

He is a member of the Texas Tennis Coaches Association Hall of Fame and sits on the National Board of Directors for Rachel’s Challenge.

 In focusing on his service at Wylie High School, Mr. Montgomery touched innumerable lives, including those of students, staff, and parents. The students under his care have undoubtedly been forever changed for the better as a result of his efforts to instill purpose in each teen who had the good fortune to come into contact with this one-of-a-kind principal.

Mr. Montgomery lives with a set of personal truths which are evident in both his personal and professional life. He believes time is the best gift we can give anyone. He believes that encouragement is essential to growth and helps create confidence. He believes the written word has power and lasts longer than the spoken word.  If you’ve ever had the opportunity to meet Virdie, you’ll see all three of these truths evident through his interactions with others. His values shine through his handwritten notes, his Houdini-like ability to show up at all ends of the metroplex at the same time to “chase Pirates” so they felt loved and supported, the pride he takes in his beloved children and students, and the genuine concern for the personal success of those around him.

Promoting the Wylie Way is a foremost tenet of Mr. Montgomery and one he embraces every day, both in and out of his work environment. During his service as Principal of Wylie High School, Mr. Montgomery made it a point to go the proverbial extra mile. He set a golden standard on so many levels, oftentimes accompanied by his beautiful and beloved wife Pam. He promoted the spirit of AHMO in a way that he truly bled maroon. He uniquely encouraged each student to make his/her own path in high school and made himself approachable, miraculously knowing most all students on a first-name basis. He believed in strong academics but also in using high school as a time to create lasting memories of youth and camaraderie, a time to lift one another up. The endowment provides a tangible legacy to continue in honor of Mr. Virdie Montgomery, embracing the spirit of AHMO. The resulting scholarships are representative of service and commitment to the Wylie High School brand and to the recipients' fellow Pirates.

Tana Jo Thomason Memorial Scholarship

It is our intention to have the Tana Jo Thomason Memorial Scholarship awarded to a young lady who closest exemplifies the same qualities, interests and characteristics that our daughter lived. The best way to express those attributes is by telling you a little about her.

Tana was a student of the Wylie ISD for thirteen years. She developed many friendships and was taught by some of the districts finest. Early on, she was considered a leader, a role she took seriously and carried with her through out high school. She was also very conscientious of her grades and always strived to give her best effort. From the time she was old enough to know what the Birmingham Scholarships were all about, she worked hard and made it her personal goal to be awarded one. She succeeded at that and was also very proud to be a four-year Academic Award Winner.

Tana exuded that same effort when she participated in just about anything. She earned Varsity letters in Cheer leading, Volleyball, Basketball, Softball and Track. She had many good friends who blessed her with other honors. Tana was always a member of the Homecoming Court, voted Most Beautiful, Most Athletic, Class Officer, Miss WHS and, every year her peers voted her their Class Favorite. She was very humbled by it all.

As parents, we are very proud of her accomplishments. However, what we are most thankful for was her relationship with Jesus Christ. She surrendered her life to Him on August 24, 1997. We love going through her Bible, reading her notes and comments. The first couple of pages are filled with nametag stickers of friends she invited to go to church with her. No amount of accolades could ever come close or compare to the emotions this stirs in our hearts.

Although Tana’s time was cut short by a very rare cancer, we realize now it was all part of a much larger plan the Lord had for her. During her 16-month battle, she continued to be a role model. While going through chemotherapy and radiation, she was steadfast in her commitments, missing very few days of school, church or her extra-curricular activities. We feel very blessed to have had her in our lives for 19 and ½ years. She had an impact on our family, many friends, her school and a community.

In Honor of,
Tana Jo Thomason

The Carroll/Garrison Family Scholarship

I have seen firsthand the tremendous strides the Wylie ISD Education Foundation has made since its beginning. It has become very evident to me how valuable the foundation is to the Wylie ISD - not only for the grants is has awarded to benefit the students and teachers, but also for the students who have received scholarships! I plan to continue to support the foundation, and I encourage others to participate in this very worthwhile cause. My mom, Elisabeth Garrison, was a big supporter of education, and our family is so honored that her name will live on through the Carroll/Garrison Scholarship Endowment.

Denise Holthaus

The Collins Family Scholarship

The Collins Family would like to extend gratitude and appreciation for the dedicated administrators and teachers that have faithfully served the students of Wylie ISD and Wylie community. The Collins Family is in their 4th generation attending Wylie schools and feel blessed by the opportunities to support outstanding education from Wylie ISD. This enduring Collins Family scholarships is offered in hopes that it will open doors for a student pursuing future success.

The Cross Church

Coming Soon!

The Lynes Family Endowment Grant

The Lynes family moved to Wylie in 1976. Since then, our family has grown to include Whittens, Wigingtons, Ijames,
Clarks and Watsons – and as we have grown, our roots just keep getting deeper in the community.
We all proudly support the WISD Education Foundation
and their mission to “To promote student development
and excellence through enrichment programs and activities.
To encourage and recognize creativity among educators
by supporting unique growth opportunities and providing
resources for innovative teaching ideas.”

The Pringle-Tinsley Grant

As Zig Ziglar stated, "Our children are our only hope for the future, but we are their only hope for their present and their future."

The Pringle and Tinsley families understand how important it is for ALL students to receive the absolute best education available. It is our hope that through this endowment, "Grants for Teachers" will support innovative, creative and enriched educational opportunities in the classroom.  

The Wylie Education Foundation supports the community schools in spirit and action. We are honored to be a part of this support through the grant process.

The Tibbals Family

Our parents, Harry and Retha Tibbals, served not only as wonderful Christian influences in our lives but also as humble successful role models. They never tired of giving -whether to individuals, our church or our community - all to enrich Wylie.

There are countless stories we could share - and many, we, as their children, are not even aware of - but my parents would rather us not focus on themselves but on their source of giving - Jesus Christ. The threads that run through their lives are "We have been greatly blessed, so let us bless others." And "It all belongs to the Lord, so we will be good stewards.". What a wonderful way to live life-one with no regrets.

So as a result of seeing their generosity to others lived out, we model and rejoice in giving to the Wylie Education Foundation. What better way to invest than in the lives of students who will make an impact on their communities and others as they pass on their talents and influences which will be enhanced by earning a higher degree in education.

Please consider contributing to the Wylie Education Foundation to honor a loved one, or to pass on something invaluable to others - a greater education. Keep Passing It On!!!

Sheila Tibbals Jeffrey

The Watkins Family

Being a part of Wylie ISD as students, administrators and teachers has been very important in our lives and the lives of our children who have all graduated from Wylie. The experiences we gained as students shaped our lives in so many ways and being able to return as professionals enabled each of us an opportunity to shape the lives of the students we served. Our four children graduated from Wylie ISD and completed their college education. We have been fortunate that our investments have made it possible for us to be in a position that we can contribute financially to the district. We both retired in the early nineties with a goal in mind if our investments were successful we would find a way to give something back. The Wylie ISD Education Foundation provided the instrument necessary to meet our goals. We have established a plan with the help of the Education Foundation that allows us an orderly way to make our financial contributions.

The plan developed provides funding for teachers and students. The funds will enable teachers to purchase materials above what is provided by the district. Additional funds were allocated directly to the Wylie ISD Education Foundation to be used at their discretion.

It is always rewarding to give something to others. Hopefully, our contributions will enhance the experiences that Wylie students will receive and they too will have the same love for Wylie ISD as we do.

Wally & Nita Watkins

Coming soon!

Troy and Cheree’ Bontrager Scholarship Fund

Troy and Cheree’ Bontrager are honored to contribute to a scholarship for eligible Wylie Independent School District graduating seniors.  Both Troy and Cheree’ are graduates of Wylie High School.  They have a son who graduated from Wylie High School in 2011 and a daughter who will be a 2024 graduate of Wylie High School.  The Bontragers have experienced, firsthand, the positive, life-changing impact WISD has on students and wish to fund this scholarship annually to impact current and future WISD students.

 This scholarship was put in place to assist students who have experienced hardships but demonstrated resilience and bravery in the face of difficult times. Life can often bring uncertainty and trying times.  Bravery in the face of resiliency is about overcoming life’s challenges and being the best person we can be regardless of our situation.

 Troy and Cheree’ both attended high school in the early 1990s and were fortunate to have amazing school leaders who were caring and compassionate about making sure students not only received the best education but learned “The Wylie Way” before the term was officially coined.  Troy and Cheree’ learned the value of hard work, diligence, and dedication from leaders at WISD such as Jon Peters, Phillip Wilbanks, Ann Duncan, Joe Pearce, and many more. These valuable lessons have also been part of the education received by their children.

 For Troy, a 1993 graduate of Wylie High School, the tactical lessons he learned on the football field were applicable on and off the field. He continues to reflect back on the valuable lessons of leadership, responsibility and perseverance taught by his coaches.  Troy currently has a successful career in sales and holds a Master’s degree in business management.   He attributes his success to the dedication of leaders from WISD.

Cheree’, a 1995 graduate of Wylie High School, faced adversity and challenges throughout childhood after her father passed away from cancer when she was nine years old.  During high school, Cheree’ became pregnant.  The WISD system and teachers did not give up on her and encouraged her to put forth her best efforts despite being a teen parent.   When her senior year approached, school counselors encouraged her to apply for scholarships offered by local associations and businesses and she was awarded three scholarships!  Cheree obtained her Associate’s degree from Collin College with the scholarships.  She went on to obtain a Bachelor’s degree and ultimately a Master’s degree from SMU in dispute resolution.  If not for the support of WISD leaders and local Scholarships, Cheree’ would not have received an education beyond high school.  The scholarships from Wylie Education Foundation literally changed her life and she is eternally grateful.     

Truett & Rita Smith Memorial Scholarship

Friends,
Why was I interested in establishing an endowment? Truett and I have given high school scholarships for a number of years and I see this as a way to continue after we are gone. I didn’t go to college; I grew up in the Depression years. Truett worked to support his mother so he wasn’t able to attend college, either.

I appreciate seeing the work the Education Foundation has done and the accomplishments are important and impressive.

Everyone does better when they know someone is interested in them and are willing to help. The fact that students and teachers know there is an endowment fund is a good thing.

I would encourage others to look at the people who are working for and responsible to the Foundation and how important it is to them. It is also important that every child who wants to go to school has the chance to do so, the endowments are able to help.

Harry Tibbals, a dear friend of Truett’s, held the endowments close to his heart. I feel that each child who is educated benefits us and the world in general.

The endowments enhance our school system. By example, we show to others that we do want to make advantages available to students and teachers.

We were inspired by Harry Tibbals, we want to inspire others.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Rita G. Smith
For the Truett & Rita G. Smith Scholarship

Van Rashid Memorial Scholarship

Van Rashid was a wonderful person and a friend to many. As the school years passed by and we grew older, our relationship also flourished. Ever since the 6th grade Van always lit up the classroom with her loud voice and silly expressions. During our junior high years, she became uncontrollable. Never afraid, Van stood up for what she believed in and never gave up until people heard her side of the story, or her opinion which was "always" right! She was an avid tree hugger and had an extreme obsession for Enrique Iglesias, an obsession which I did not share. Van wasn’t afraid to tell someone that they were acting in a ridiculous way. She had the kind of infectious laugh that could be heard from two classrooms over and her impact on people covered not only the entire campus, but the entire Wylie Community.

Van was the kind of person that everyone wishes they could be: happy and smiling all the time, funny and passionate about life. Every test and every assignment was important to Van, "I have to get a good grade on this, so I can go to college, major in pre-med and be rich and marry Enrique!" She had her entire life planned out, where she was going to go to college, what kind of house she was going to have, and how many children she was going to adopt from Kurdistan.

Van Rashid will always be in my heart, I will always remember her laugh, and always think of her when I see a recycling bin. She taught me to relax and believe in myself, to never let someone or some situation ruin a perfectly good day. She has taught me to create goals for myself, and to have a plan for my life. She helped me realize that we are only in this world for a short time and we need to make each minute count. Each of us needs to make this world a better place to live. Van certainly did.

On March 30th, 2011, I, along with hundreds of students, teachers, friends, and family, said goodbye to Van Rashid because of an unknown heart condition. Many say that her heart was just too big, that God wanted her with him instead of here with us. Van left a void that will be hard to fill. She changed my life, and I will try my best to honor her life by adopting her attitude towards life. Thank you my friend, Van Rashid.

Seth Hiddink

Victor and Lakeiah Cheatham Scholarship

“When bright minds can’t afford college, America pays the price.”
Arthur Ashe

My wife and I are both educators by profession and are committed to helping our community by supporting the students of Wylie ISD with the Victor & Lakeiah Cheatham Scholarship fund. We have been residents of Wylie for almost a decade and have children in the Wylie High School feeder pattern. Lakeiah and I had to learn to navigate a host of unique challenges associated with being raised in an urban environment during our youth. As a result, we’ve witnessed the triumph that education can provide members of a community as well as the tragedy that can develop from the lack thereof. This scholarship will allow our benevolence to continue even after we are gone. We fully anticipate that our contribution will empower well deserving students a chance to see the world in a different light and the opportunity to be the change that they would like to see.

The Wylie ISD Education Foundation is a wonderful way for us to provide continuous support for the next generation to shape the unforeseen future. Realizing everyone has a part in making the world a better place; we have decided that one of our contributions will be financially supporting young minds with the costs of their post-secondary education with the hope that they will someday pay it forward.

It is with great pleasure that we have become a part of the Wylie ISD Educational Foundation through the Victor and Lakeiah Cheatham Scholarship.

Victor and Lakeiah Cheatham

Wylie Chamber Ambassador Grant

Over the last 10 years, the Wylie Chamber Ambassadors have awarded a scholarship to a deserving WHS student. The process was driven in large part by Ms. Alvie Bugbee – a very active Chamber Member and Ambassador. After her passing in 2005, the Chamber Ambassador’s and Board of Directors voted to honor the efforts of Alvie and our Ambassadors by working to endow a scholarship in their name. The criteria used to select the recipient reflect the mission of the Ambassador’s and Wylie Chamber of Commerce as an organization.

It has always been the hope that the scholarship will move at least one student forward in the education process when the opportunity did not exist. The goal of the scholarship is not only to serve as a reward to future generations for their efforts in school and the community, but inspire them to continue those efforts to have a positive impact on Wylie. The endowment will insure that this goal can be achieved long after those who secured it are gone.

In honor of,
Alvie Bugbee

Wylie Drill Team

Founded in 2002, Wylie Drill Team (WDT) is a volunteer-driven, non-profit, community organization. The girls are grouped into teams by grade level, and teams perform at the half times of local youth sports games and community events. Wylie Drill Team dancers also participate in various community parades and events during the season.

Wylie East PTSA

The Wylie East Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) was founded by a small group of ladies when the school first opened. As the school developed into a full four-year high school, this group decided to establish a scholarship to help further the dream of a college education. It is our hope to encourage our children to expand their horizons and reach their full potential. It is our prayer that as they succeed, they will in turn give back, helping to ensure a better future for the next generation. As the school has grown, we now have members that represent the entire student body. It is our quest to endow three scholarships for future Raiders. With your help and the assistance of the Education Foundation, we can continue to fund these scholarships until they are fully endowed.

You cannot see the future; but if you walk the halls of our school, you can feel it. It is called hope.

Diane Culver
Wylie East PTSA Scholarship Chair

Wylie High Lady Pirate Soccer Scholarship

Lady Pirate Soccer has a rich tradition and one way in which we could give back was to establish a scholarship endowment. We are happy to have partnered with the Wylie ISD Education Foundation to award deserving Lady Pirate Soccer Seniors with scholarships to assist them with their college expenses. Our vision is to continue to contribute to the endowment to maximize the number of scholarships that can be awarded each year. These student athletes strive to be the best in the classroom as well as on the field and in their community. We are very blessed to be in a position to witness them in action and to help them out.