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The Official News Source of Weatherford High School and Home of Roo Student Media

WHS GrassBurr

The Official News Source of Weatherford High School and Home of Roo Student Media

WHS GrassBurr

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Morgan Wright - Weatherford High (WISD Secondary Teacher of the Year)
Why did WHS teacher Charles Frederikson Drive from Texas to Alaska Alone?  (Because He Could) | Kyndall Langford, Grass Burr Staff
Why did WHS teacher Charles Frederikson Drive from Texas to Alaska Alone? (Because He Could) | Kyndall Langford, Grass Burr Staff
May 22, 2023

                      Beloved teacher Charles Frederikson has been teaching for the past 22 years, currently in the subject of computer animation. He takes pride in recognizing that one of the greatest advantages of instructing students is sincerely listening to them, as a...

Another Successful Roo Fest! | Quest Harrison, Staff Writer
Another Successful Roo Fest! | Quest Harrison, Staff Writer
May 16, 2023

On April 14th, the NGC held the annual Roo Fest, an event where students with special needs can play games and just have fun. This year’s theme...

Theater Off The Square: A Welcoming Place for WHS Students | Dirk Green, Staff Writer
Theater Off The Square: A Welcoming Place for WHS Students | Dirk Green, Staff Writer
May 16, 2023

Many students interested in the theatre arts find it difficult to find places to express their passion for things like acting, doing tech, or...

Should WHS Consider A Four-Day School Week? | Jason Warren, Digital Editor
Should WHS Consider A Four-Day School Week? | Jason Warren, Digital Editor
May 5, 2023

Whenever Spanish teacher Morgan Wright talks about the possibility of Weatherford High School shifting to a four-day school week, she has a look...

“Robots Are Taking Over!” | Emily Gilley, Online Editor
“Robots Are Taking Over!” | Emily Gilley, Online Editor
April 25, 2023

Have a five-page essay due in two days? What if a robot could do it for you?  With the latest advancements in AI (artificial intelligence)...

Why did WHS teacher Charles Frederikson Drive from Texas to Alaska Alone?  (Because He Could) | Kyndall Langford, Grass Burr Staff
Why did WHS teacher Charles Frederikson Drive from Texas to Alaska Alone? (Because He Could) | Kyndall Langford, Grass Burr Staff
May 22, 2023

                      Beloved teacher Charles Frederikson has been teaching for the past 22 years, currently in the subject of computer animation. He takes pride in recognizing that one of the greatest advantages of instructing students is sincerely listening to them, as a...

Should WHS Consider A Four-Day School Week? | Jason Warren, Digital Editor
Should WHS Consider A Four-Day School Week? | Jason Warren, Digital Editor
May 5, 2023

Whenever Spanish teacher Morgan Wright talks about the possibility of Weatherford High School shifting to a four-day school week, she has a look...

Early Graduation | Jason Warren & Genevieve Briones
Early Graduation | Jason Warren & Genevieve Briones
April 21, 2023

Gabby Garcia is from a long line of racehorse trainers. Her father was a trainer as well as her grandpa.   She has been working hard...

Striking Up The Band
Striking Up The Band
January 26, 2023

                 Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of the Fightin’...

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For The Need Of Money
January 26, 2023

Sam Hunt was in his senior year at Weatherford High School when he was offered his first scholarship. Now, he's in his first year at Weatherford...

Another Successful Roo Fest! | Quest Harrison, Staff Writer
Another Successful Roo Fest! | Quest Harrison, Staff Writer
May 16, 2023

On April 14th, the NGC held the annual Roo Fest, an event where students with special needs can play games and just have fun. This year’s theme was Luau. There were skirts made from straw and lei (hawaiian flower necklaces) students could wear if they wanted. There were classic carnival games such...

Can Friendships and Sports Co-Exist?
Can Friendships and Sports Co-Exist?
January 26, 2023

  Sports are very time consuming in high school. They require students to spend not only their class time, but free time before and after...

Cheering is More Than Cheering
Cheering is More Than Cheering
January 26, 2023

Not many students and faculty members know how much work and dedication goes into the competitive cheer season for the WHS Cheerleaders. Competitive...

Weatherford Blue Belles vs Byron Nelson Dazzlers
Weatherford Blue Belles vs Byron Nelson Dazzlers
March 6, 2022

On March 5, 2022, the Weatherford Blue Belles competed in their second and last competition of this season. Their biggest competitor at the Danceline...

Blue Belle Officers Shocking Win Against Forney High School Dance Team
Blue Belle Officers' Shocking Win Against Forney High School Dance Team
March 4, 2022

On February 12 the Blue Belles competed in a regional dance competition hosted by Showtime International and brought home a plethora of trophies....

Where Gilmore Girls Leads, Its Fans Will Follow
Where Gilmore Girls Leads, Its Fans Will Follow
Madison Metzger, Online Editor • January 28, 2022

Amy Sherman-Palladino, the creator of the popular show Gilmore Girls, released a revival series, Gilmore Girls: A Year In The Life, airing on Netflix in 2016. Six years later fans still can not get enough of the famous mother-daughter duo, including me. Although I find the term “superfan” to be...

Tick, Tick... Boom!
Tick, Tick... Boom!
January 24, 2022

Netflix’s Tick, Tick... Boom! is a wonderfully inspiring film adaptation of the autobiographical musical from the mind of Jonathan Larson,...

Holiday Recipes
Holiday Recipes
December 9, 2021

Click HERE for staff holiday recipes!

Dear Evan Hansen Please Dont Be a Movie Adaptation
Dear Evan Hansen Please Don't Be a Movie Adaptation
October 15, 2021

Ben Platt starred in Evan Hansen, which proved to be a disappointing movie adaptation of the Broadway musical. Platt, who reprised his role as...

Where Gilmore Girls Leads, Its Fans Will Follow
Where Gilmore Girls Leads, Its Fans Will Follow
Madison Metzger, Online Editor • January 28, 2022

Amy Sherman-Palladino, the creator of the popular show Gilmore Girls, released a revival series, Gilmore Girls: A Year In The Life, airing on Netflix in 2016. Six years later fans still can not get enough of the famous mother-daughter duo, including me. Although I find the term “superfan” to be...

Dear Evan Hansen Please Dont Be a Movie Adaptation
Dear Evan Hansen Please Don't Be a Movie Adaptation
October 15, 2021

Ben Platt starred in Evan Hansen, which proved to be a disappointing movie adaptation of the Broadway musical. Platt, who reprised his role as...

Seniors Share Words of the Wise
September 29, 2021

"Don't be upset when you don’t get the classes you wanted, because it can lead to new opportunities." -Ariana Ortega "Live your high school...

Here We Go Again
September 29, 2021

The falling of tree leaves, the chilly mornings and Friday night lights have one thing in common: Back to School. The excitement of football...

Justice Is Served
May 6, 2021

The death of George Floyd was seen by millions in broad daylight, being posted on every platform for all to see; a black individual’s reality...

Give Others a Reason to be Thankful
Give Others a Reason to be Thankful
Madison Metzger, Online Editor • October 25, 2021

High School Stress in the time of Covid-19
High School Stress in the time of Covid-19
September 16, 2020

Adolescents are at an age where they are flooded with emotional and physical baggage carried to them through their personal and/or social lives....

E-Boy 101
E-Boy 101
February 28, 2020

  E-boys: dark, mysterious boys that are classified as TikTok’s megastars. With their Gothic and emo inspired outfits that clash...

Valentines Day Date Ideas
Valentines Day Date Ideas
February 11, 2020

  Whether it's your first Valentine's Day together or you've already gone through a couple together, planning the perfect V-Day date...

Life After High School: What Happens Now?
Life After High School: What Happens Now?
February 6, 2020

  With the first semester already behind us, the senior class of 2020 is halfway to graduation. All the seniors will be on different...

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