Colleges across the country are recognizing students from Wylie High School for their on-campus success. Click any achievement to discover alumni from Wylie High School, view their personalized Merit pages, and learn about what they are accomplishing.
(see more)Colleges across the country are recognizing students from Wylie High School for their on-campus success. Click any achievement to discover alumni from Wylie High School, view their personalized Merit pages, and learn about what they are accomplishing.
McMurry University Students Host Texas Association of Future Educators Regional Competition
Students from the McMurry University Department of Curriculum and Instruction hosted a regional competition of the Texas Association of Future Teachers, an organization for high school students interested in teaching careers.
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2016 Nov 16
McMurry Theatre Students Help At Grand Opening of Abilene Public Library South Branch
McMurry theater students recently helped with the grand opening of the new south branch of the Abilene Public Library in the Mall of Abilene.
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2016 Dec 7
McMurry Students Tour Ft. Worth Art Exhibits
Sixty-three McMurry students traveled to Ft. Worth to see the Monet at the Kimbell Art Museum and the Kaws at the Modern Museum, the Chinese Warriors Excavation at the Omni Max Science Museum, and American art and at the Amon Carter Museum. The trip was sponsored by the McMurry Art Department and the McMurry Honors Program.
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2016 Nov 11
Students Participate in McMurry 2016-17 War Hawk Band
The following area students are performing in the 2016-17 McMurry University War Hawk Marching Band. The University Bands have been an integral part of student life at McMurry University throughout its entire history. Active since 1946, when reorganized by legendary director Raymond T. "Prof" Bynum, the McMurry Bands have provided a musical outlet for students from across campus. Additionally, they have contributed outstanding musical performances for events on campus, in the Abilene community, and its surrounding areas.
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2016 Oct 27
Students Participate in McMurry 2016-17 Wind Ensemble
The following area students are performing in the 2015-16 McMurry University Wind Ensemble. The University Bands have been an integral part of student life at McMurry University throughout its entire history. Active since 1946, when reorganized by legendary director Raymond T. "Prof" Bynum, the McMurry Bands have provided a musical outlet for students from across campus. Additionally, they have contributed outstanding musical performances for events on campus, in the Abilene community, and its surrounding areas.
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2016 Oct 27
Area Students Members of the McMurry War Hawk Bass Club
The McMurry War Hawk Bass Team was founded in March 2012 with the goal of helping those who want to learn more about fishing. The team participates in a number of sanctioned collegiate bass tournaments.
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2016 Oct 11
Area Students Participate in McMurry University Theatre Play
The McMurry University Theatre department is proud to present I Hate Hamlet by Paul Rudnick, directed by David Ainsworth. Performance dates are September 29-October 1 and October 6-8 in the Ryan Little Theatre.
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2016 Sep 15
Area Students Named to Dean's Honor Roll at McMurry University
The following students have been named to the Spring 2016 Dean's Honor Roll at McMurry University in Abilene, Texas. To be eligible for the Dean's Honor Roll, a student must complete 6-11 credit hours with at least a 3.5 grade point average.. Students earning recognition for the Dean's Honor Roll are:
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2016 May 23
Area students enter Class of 2020 at McMurry University
McMurry University welcomes the following students to the freshman class of 2020.
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2016 Aug 19
Area Students Named to Dean's List at McMurry University
The following students have been named to the Spring 2016 Dean's List at McMurry University in Abilene, Texas. To be eligible for the Dean's List, a student must have maintained at least a 3.5 grade point average while taking 12 or more credit hours. Students earning recognition for the Dean's List are:
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2016 May 18
Area Students Receive Degrees from McMurry University in Abilene, Texas
The following students have have been awarded degrees at McMurry University's Commencement Saturday, May 7, in Hunt P.E. Center.
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2016 May 9
Area Students Accepted to McMurry University for Fall 2016
McMurry University has accepted the following students for entrance in fall 2016.
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2016 Apr 25
Area Students Inducted Into Honor Societies at McMurry University
The following students have been inducted into the Alpha Lambda Delta or Alpha Chi Honor Society at McMurry University. The freshmen inducted into Alpha Lambda Delta earned a GPA of at least 3.5 during their first semester at McMurry, while the juniors and seniors inducted into Alpha Chi stand in the top 10% of their respective classes.
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2016 Apr 18
McMurry Senior Music Major Accepted into University of Oklahoma and Colorado State Graduate Music Programs
Senior Music Education Major Louie Fehl has been accepted into both the University of Oklahoma and Colorado State University graduate programs. Fehl plans to pursue a Master of Music degree at the University Oklahoma in the fall.
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2016 Mar 22
McMurry University Students Win Art Awards
McMurry University student artists received awards at the 2016 McMurry Student Art Competition, a juried exhibit of artwork now on display in the Amy Graves Ryan Fine Arts Gallery.The entries were judged by local Abilene artists Steve Neves and Taysha Benson.
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2016 Mar 15
McMurry Student Selected to 2016 Intercollegiate Band
McMurry University senior Louie Fehl has been selected for membership in the 2016 College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) Southwest Division Intercollegiate Band. Fehl is a senior music education major from Abilene Wylie High School. He is the percussion student of Dr. Joshua Knight.
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2016 Feb 24
Area Students Members of the McMurry War Hawk Bass Club
The McMurry War Hawk Bass Team was founded in March 2012 with the goal of helping those who want to learn more about fishing. The team participates in a number of sanctioned collegiate bass tournaments.
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2016 Feb 4
McMurry Percussion Ensemble To Perform at Texas Music Educators Association
The McMurry Percussion Ensemble will be performing at the Texas Music Educators Association conference in San Antonio. The ensemble also will perform at several high schools while in San Antonio. The group began preparing an ambitious program following its invitation last spring to perform at the country's largest music conference, with an expected attendance of over 26,000 students and professionals. The ensemble, directed by Dr. Joshua Knight will perform 30 minutes of music on Thursday, February 11, at 12:30 p.m. in CC Bridge Hall at Harry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. The repertoire includes a world premiere performance of Zenith by Benjamin Finley, written for and dedicated to Dr. Knight and the ensemble. Additionally, Dr. Finley will be on campus to work with the ensemble and record his piece for the publisher, Tapspace.
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2016 Feb 4
Area Students Members of Association of Information Technology Professionals
Founded in 1951, the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) seeks to advance the IT Profession through professional development, support of IT education, and national policies on IT that improve society as a whole.
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2016 Feb 3
Area Students Members of The Shareholders Club at McMurry University
The purpose of The Shareholders Business Club is to promote interest in Business among the students of McMurry University. Membership is open to any student in the School of Business at McMurry as well as any current student interested in Business.
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2016 Jan 22
Area Students Members of Kappa Kappa Psy Honorary Band Society
Kappa Kappa Psi operates primarily as a student service and leadership recognition society whose chief aim is to assist the Director of Bands in developing the leadership and enthusiasm that is required of his/her band. Our goals are to provide the band not only with organized and concentrated service activities, but to give our membership valid and wholesome experiences in organization, leadership and social contacts. The honorary nature of membership is based on our premise that it is an hono
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2016 Jan 21
Area Students Participate in McMurry Theatre Play "Horrid Massacre in Boston"
The following area students will perform in the McMurry University Theatre presentation of Horrid Massacre in Boston by Don Nigro, directed by Charlie Hukill. The performance dates are February 18-20 and 25-27 at the Amy Graves Ryan Little Theatre on the McMurry campus.
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2016 Jan 19
Area Students Members of McMurry University Women's Social Clubs
Through membership in one of the men's or women's social clubs at McMurry, students have opportunities for special involvement in intramurals, Homecoming, Presentation, Sing Song, and Slime Olympics, to name a few. Social clubs also leave lasting memories of friendship, leadership, acceptance of responsibility, and scholastic excellence.
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2016 Jan 7
Area Students Members of McMurry University Men's Social Clubs
Through membership in one of the men's or women's social clubs at McMurry, students have opportunities for special involvement in intramurals, Homecoming, Presentation, Sing Song, and Slime Olympics, to name a few. Social clubs also leave lasting memories of friendship, leadership, acceptance of responsibility, and scholastic excellence.
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2016 Jan 6
Area Students Elected to McMurry University Student Government Offices
The following students have been elected as McMurry University Student Government officers for the 2015-16 academic year.
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2016 Jan 6
Area Students Receive Scholarships from McMurry University
McMurry University is pleased to announce that the following students received scholarships at the Honors Day Scholarship Competition on December 12, 2015.
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2016 Jan 4
Area Students Named to Dean's List at McMurry University
The following students have been named to the Fall 2015 Dean's List at McMurry University in Abilene, Texas. To be eligible for the Dean's List, a student must have maintained at least a 3.5 grade point average while taking 12 or more credit hours. Students earning recognition for the Dean's List are:
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2016 Jan 4
Students Participate in McMurry 2015-16 War Hawk Band
The following area students are performing in the 2015-16 McMurry University War Hawk Concert Band.
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2015 Dec 7
Students Participate in McMurry 2015-16 War Hawk Steel Drum Band
The following area students are performing in the 2015-16 McMurry University War Hawk Steel Drum Band.
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2015 Nov 20
Area Students Enrolled in McMurry University Honors Classes
McMurry University is proud to announce its Honors Program Class for the 2015-16 academic year. The following students from your area are enrolled in Honors courses at the University.
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2015 Nov 20