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The Student News Site of Willis High School

The Voice of the Wildkats
The Student News Site of Willis High School

The Voice of the Wildkats
Wildkat Sports
PINK OUT. Playing against the Woodlands Highlanders, the Wildkats wore pink for breast cancer awareness month.
Wildkats show support at Pink Out football game
by Summer Rains , VOW editor
THAT A GIRL. At the game against Conroe, senior Georgia Everett congratulates senior Rylee McDonald after a great play. The team fought hard and lost in five sets to the district rival.
Volleyball fights hard against district rivals
by Stephanie Keele, VOW Multimedia editor
SENIOR NIGHT. Tossing up the ball for a serve, senior Maci Conaster plays against Conroe on senior night. Conaster was a member of the tennis team for all four years of high school.
Tennis honors seniors during match against Conroe
by Rosalyn Gutierrez, VOW staff
GO KATS. Celebrating during the Houston Bellaire game, senior Tallas Harrison faces the stands. The victory was the first for the Kats this season.
Kats head to district with momentum
by Jason Clark, VOW Sports editor
Entertainment & Fine Arts
BELIEVE IN MIRACLES. A show for all ages, Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir can be found on the Disney Channel.
Cartoon characters lead double life in 'Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir'
by Janice Talley, VOW Around Campus editor
DREAM BIG. Cody Johnsons new album and a documentary on his life and career were released Oct. 8.
Small town cowboy inspires others to dream big
by Stephanie Keele, VOW Multimedia editor
LOVE ON TOUR. After selling out Madison Square Garden five times.
Styles earns Golden Ticket after New York performances
by Katherine Lee, VOW editor
THERES SOMEONE INSIDE YOUR HOUSE. The new film on Netflix is a slasher film worth watching.
Netflix's new slasher film worthy of spooky season movie night
by Stephanie Keele, VOW Multimedia editor
Views
THE REAL DEAL. Gossip and false facts are dominating the world of media while hard hitting stories are pushed aside.
Journalism core shatters as media turns focus to gossip, speculation
by Heather Jackson, VOW photography manager
TEACHING WITH SPIRIT. Embracing the Anything but a Backpack theme, math teacher Jennifer Mitchell teaches one of her many DC classes. She teaches college algebra, statistic and trig for DC students.
Taking DC classes now will help students later
by Katherine Lee, VOW editor
LOST MEANING. After over 100 years of reciting pledges in Americans classrooms, the tradition is under attack.
Patriotic tradition of saying pledge may have lost significance to some
by Rosalyn Gutierrez, VOW staff
MOTIVATED MINDS. Some students need more than an A to properly motivate them for success.
Rewards for good grades could lead to motivation
by Preslee Wood, VOW contributor
National Hispanic Heritage month actually spans over two months. It is from September 15 to October 15 and
Hispanic culture, contributions need more than one month
by Timothy Gunn, VOW staff
Wildkat Photo of the Week
JOB WELL DONE. Leaving the field after their performance, sophomore Spencer Bright joins his fellow members. The band earned superior ratings and is headed to area contest next.
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Around Campus
THE COURT. The king and queen candidates are seniors who were nominated by their senior peers. Queen candidates are seniors Rachel Smith, Mady Feist, Fantasia Lawrence, Lindsey Pipes and Melody Medina. King nominees are seniors Marshal Niederhofer, Zach Rogers, Karl Azangue, Colton Land and Ernesto Telles.
Nominees given 'chance to shine' under homecoming lights
by Rosalyn Gutierrez, VOW staff
FIGHT BACK. Interact partners with Rotary International to raise funds for vaccines to battle polio.
Interact, Rotary work to fight polio
by Heather Jackson, VOW photography manager
Early release 10/8
Early release 10/8
by Wildkat Media
DANCE IN THE RAIN. A small shower during lunch was the perfect time for junior Yabi Paulino and senior Janice Maldonado to play in the rain.
Take time to dance in the rain
by Janice Talley, VOW Around Campus editor
THE BEST SHOW ON TURF. Homecoming tickets are $30 until Oct. 8. Tickets will be $40 next week.
Homecoming festivities filled with tradition
by Summer Rains , VOW editor
Features
LOL. Many of the most popular emojis convey strong emotion. The top emoji is the face with the tears of joy.
Popular emojis vary
by Hannah Hartman, VOW Features editor
PROUD AND PINK. On Pink Out Night in the game against The Woodlands, seniors Xzavier Ross, Tanner Hayes, Jorge Garcia and Trevor Jones run on the field at Woodforest Stadium. The game was held on a Thursday because The Woodlands shares stadiums with College Park, Oak Ridge, Grand Oaks, Conroe and Caney Creek High Schools.
Thursday night lights add different perspective to traditional football
by GinElla Mire, VOW staff
COLLEGE NIGHT. Lone Star College hosts College Night on Oct. 12 for juniors and seniors. This event will prepare students for filling out college applications and FAFSA.
College Night at Lone Star College helps prepare for application process
by Katherine Lee, VOW editor
CHAMPIONS OF THE BATTLE. After winning the Battle of the Piney Woods, Wildkat alumni Christian Pavon (49) joins his Bearkat family in celebrating the victory.
Former Wildkat makes big play to win Battle of Piney Woods for Bearkats
by Stephanie Keele, VOW Multimedia editor
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Multimedia
PODCAST: Construction science
PODCAST: Construction science
by Brenan Mansker, VOW Multimedia editor
PODCAST: Kulinary Kats
PODCAST: Kulinary Kats
by Brenan Mansker, VOW Multimedia editor
PODCAST: Twenty years later
PODCAST: Twenty years later
by Brenan Mansker, VOW Multimedia editor
RSS PODCAST: YOUR VOICE MATTERS
  • CTE Spotlight: Construction Science October 13, 2021
    Through an interview with Mr. Hilliard, Brenan Mansker seeks to highlight the Construction Science program that is offered to students beginning in their freshman year and continuing up to their senior year. Mr. Hilliard discusses certifications, projects, and collaborations with other programs within the CTE Building. 
  • CTE Spotlight: Kulinary Kats September 17, 2021
    Through interviews with Chef Jefferson and a student leader, Brenan Mansker seeks to highlight the Culinary Program and the Barbecue Team. 
Trending Stories
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IM ON TOP OF THE WORLD. Using her basket to carry sophomore Grace Wilder to class, senior Avari Ford takes advantage of her anything but a pack pack prop.

Anything but a Backpack Day proves fun, hilarious for students

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LOVE ON TOUR. After selling out Madison Square Garden five times.

Styles earns Golden Ticket after New York performances

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ANYTHING BUT A BACKPACK.

Anything but backpack spirit day set for Friday, October 1

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DRESS UP DAYS. Red Ribbon Week was founded in 1985 in honor of fallen Drug Enforcement Administration special agent, Enrique Camerena. When he was investigating some drug traffickers in Mexico, he was brutally murdered by the suspects. In order to honor him after he died, people started to wear red ribbons. 

Just say ‘yes’ to Red Ribbon Week

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