Wakeland High School
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Namesake
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The school was originally to be named Legacy High School.[2] During construction, it was instead named for Justin Wakeland, who served as the superintendent of the Frisco ISD for 19 years from 1978 to 1997.[3]
Athletics and fine arts
- 2010, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022 (5A) Boys' soccer state champion
- 2011, 2018, 2022, 2024 (5A) Girls' soccer state champion
- 2015 (5A) Boys' cross country state champion
- 2018 (5A) Girls' cross country state champion
- 2019, 2023 (5A) Marching Band State bronze medalist
- 2017, 2021, 2023, 2024 (5A) Marching Band Area B champion
- 2024 (5A/D2) Volleyball state champion
Media attention
Marc Alan Carden, a former Wakeland coach and history teacher,[4] was arrested and sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 14 year old in 2014. The victim was a student in Frisco ISD.[5]
Notable alumni
- Ryan O'Hearn (2011), first baseman for the Baltimore Orioles[6]
- Javante McCoy (2017 - transferred), NBA G-League player[7]
- Gracie Brian (2019), soccer player for Dallas Trinity FC[8]
- Skye Blakely (2023), gymnast[9]
References
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External links
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- Wakeland Access News
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