The Wakeland High School community is mourning following a tragic sledding accident in Frisco that has left students, families, educators, and neighbors grappling with profound loss. The incident has deeply affected the school, as the names of Gracie Brito and Elizabeth Angle are held close in remembrance during this difficult time.
News of the accident spread quietly at first, then rippled through classrooms, hallways, and homes, leaving a heavy silence in its wake. Counselors, teachers, and administrators moved quickly to support students as they processed the heartbreak of losing one of their own. For many, the loss is not just of a student, but of a friend, a classmate, and a familiar presence whose absence is now deeply felt.
Gracie Brito and Elizabeth Angle are remembered for the light they brought into the lives around them. Friends recall their kindness, their laughter, and the way they made others feel seen and included. Whether through shared classes, extracurricular activities, or everyday moments between bells, their impact on the Wakeland High School community was meaningful and lasting.
In the days following the tragedy, the school has emphasized unity, compassion, and remembrance. Students have gathered to support one another, leaving notes, flowers, and messages of love, while faculty have encouraged open conversations about grief and healing. The sense of togetherness reflects the close-knit nature of the Wakeland community and its commitment to caring for its students beyond academics.
Parents and community members throughout Frisco have also expressed their condolences, offering prayers and support to the families affected. Vigils, moments of silence, and shared remembrances have become ways for the community to honor a life lost far too soon and to acknowledge the pain carried by those left behind.
Tragic accidents such as this serve as a sobering reminder of how quickly life can change. In honoring Gracie Brito and Elizabeth Angle, the Wakeland High School community is choosing to remember joy alongside sorrow — the smiles, the friendships, and the promise of youth that will not be forgotten.
As the school continues to navigate this loss, students and staff are encouraged to lean on one another and to seek support as needed. The memory of those impacted by this tragedy will remain a part of Wakeland High School’s story, carried forward in acts of kindness, remembrance, and care.
Gracie Brito and Elizabeth Angle will be remembered with love, and their names will continue to echo in the hearts of those who knew them and those who mourn alongside them.
