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WE ARE WILLIS. Willis varsity cheer shows off their skills during Meet the Kats, senior Triniti McPheron and junior Kyndall Schiffner perform their well prepared dance for the Willis community. “I felt confident enough that I was going to perform and hit well,” McPheron said. “The nerves hit, but when I got in front of the crown, it went away and nothing else mattered.”
WE ARE WILLIS. Willis varsity cheer shows off their skills during Meet the Kats, senior Triniti McPheron and junior Kyndall Schiffner perform their well prepared dance for the Willis community. “I felt confident enough that I was going to perform and hit well,” McPheron said. “The nerves hit, but when I got in front of the crown, it went away and nothing else mattered.”
photo or infographic by Heavin Bell
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Clubs around campus offer something for every Wildkat

There are so many clubs for students to join. Scroll through and find the perfect club for you.
CHAMPION STYLE. Members of the Academic UIL team show off their ribbons and medals after the New Waverly UIL meet.  The team tied for overall tournament champions and the journalism team placed 1st.
UIL ACADEMICS

UIL Academics is a great way to prepare yourself for college and beyond. Competitions range from mathematics to debate to feature writing. Teams are already practicing for competitions. Want to know about UIL? Contact [email protected].

“UIL is a good chance to enhance my writing skills while getting to hang out with my friends.”

Sam Favela, 12

CHAMPION STYLE. Members of the Academic UIL team show off their ribbons and medals after the New Waverly UIL meet. The team tied for overall tournament champions and the journalism team placed 1st. (photo or infographic by Emily Meachen)
MAKING A DIFFERENCE.  Making signs for Pennies for Polio, Brooke Owsley joins other Interact members during a meeting.
INTERACT

Interact is a service club and their main goal is to make the world a better place. The club meets once a month in room C117. Want to know more about Interact? Join the remind. the code is @intkats24.

“Interact will help make the world a better place. It will also allow you to gain community service hours for other clubs and membership will add to your college applications.”

Ella McDonald, 12

MAKING A DIFFERENCE. Making signs for Pennies for Polio, Brooke Owsley joins other Interact members during a meeting. (photo or infographic by Ella McDonald)
BAND LEADERS. Four seniors, Amy García, Faith Nichols, Zisel Braza and Caleb Sanders, lead the band as drum majors.
WILDKAT BAND

The Wildkat Band has been a tradition at Willis High School for generations.  Since the 1950s, the band has been the heartbeat of Wildkat spirit. WIth a history of marching and concert Sweepstakes, the members of the band are hard-working and talented. Need more info about band? Contact Mr. Dittfurth at [email protected]

 

BAND LEADERS. Four seniors, Amy García, Faith Nichols, Zisel Braza and Caleb Sanders, lead the band as drum majors. (photo or infographic by Carly Paugh)
FRIDAY NIGHTS. Capturing memories for all Wildkats, senior Brianna Fuerte and junior Nelel Dedman and senior Carly Paugh catch some homecoming pictures for yearbook.
WILDKAT YEARBOOK

Wildkat yearbook documents the history of Willis High School. Members of the yearbook staff write stories, take photos and conduct surveys throughout the year. To be a member of the yearbook staff, a student must first take journalism class.  To buy this year’s book, go to yearbooksforever.com. Back copies of yearbooks are also available. For more info about yearbook contact [email protected].

 

FRIDAY NIGHTS. Capturing memories for all Wildkats, senior Brianna Fuerte and junior Nelel Dedman and senior Carly Paugh catch some homecoming pictures for yearbook. (photo or infographic by Emily Meachen)
FFA REPS. Dressed with Western flair, seniors Mason Lightfoot and Denna Diggs walk the track as the FFA belle and beau before Fire Up the Kats.
FFA

FFA is about more than showing animals, but many members do show during the year. The FFA is led by a strong leadership team. Members travel all over the state representing Willis FFA at major shows, conventions, contest and leadership opportunities.  Need more info on FFA, contact [email protected], [email protected]  or [email protected].

FFA REPS. Dressed with Western flair, seniors Mason Lightfoot and Denna Diggs walk the track as the FFA belle and beau before Fire Up the Kats. (photo or infographic by Ashley Briones)
WILDKATS.ORG. The website wildkats.org is the school newspaper. Stories are posted on almost a daily basis.
THE VOICE OF THE WILDKATS

Go to wildkats.org to check out the work of the newspaper staff. The newspaper is known state-wide for scholastic journalism excellence. The members of the newspaper staff strive to tell the stories of all Wildkats. Want to be part of the newspaper staff or have great story ideas? Contact [email protected].

WILDKATS.ORG. The website wildkats.org is the school newspaper. Stories are posted on almost a daily basis. (photo or infographic by wildkats.org)
INDUCTION MEMORIES. Taking a photo with her NHS certificate, a new member makes memories with her friends and family.
NHS

According to the National Honor Society website, “The National Honor Society empowers and equips your students with the knowledge and skills to be transformative leaders in your school, community, and beyond.” The local chapter sends invitations to students who qualify to apply for membership. AN induction is held annually for new members. If you need more info contact the club sponsor Heather Lebow at [email protected]

INDUCTION MEMORIES. Taking a photo with her NHS certificate, a new member makes memories with her friends and family. (photo or infographic by Emily Meachen)
BUSINESS MATTERS.  DECA is a club dedicated to promoting business and marketing skills. They are sponsored by Mrs. Gehovak and Mr. Reed.
DECA

DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for marketing, management, finance, and hospitality careers. DECA allows students to get some business experience under their belt before they go into the real world. Want more info on DECA. Send an email to the sponsors.  [email protected] or [email protected]

“I do DECA because it improves my business skills, and it gives me a community of people who are dedicated to improving themselves.”

Zoe Mendes, 11 

 

BUSINESS MATTERS. DECA is a club dedicated to promoting business and marketing skills. They are sponsored by Mrs. Gehovak and Mr. Reed. (photo or infographic by WHS yearbook)
MATH MAGIC. Students who love math have an honor society just for all things math. Mu Alpha Theta combines with NHS to hold an induction each year.
MU ALPHA THETA
MATH MAGIC. Students who love math have an honor society just for all things math. Mu Alpha Theta combines with NHS to hold an induction each year. (photo or infographic by Emily Meachen)
FIELDS OF FAITH. Leading part of the service at Fields of Faith, senior Tori Van Schuyver shows her love of God during the annual event.
FCA

FCA allows Christian students to find a community that has similar motivations. A shared love of Jesus provides students with a sense of connection.  Students do not have to be athletes to join this organization that meets Friday mornings in Coach Parrott’s room, A114.

 

FIELDS OF FAITH. Leading part of the service at Fields of Faith, senior Tori Van Schuyver shows her love of God during the annual event. (photo or infographic by River Shaunfield)
GERMANY FLAG. Unity, freedom and democracy: The flag's colors symbolize these concepts.
GERMAN CLUB

German Club is for students who are taking German or have studied the language in the past. If you are interested in German Club stop by to see Frau Parrout in A114.

GERMANY FLAG. Unity, freedom and democracy: The flag’s colors symbolize these concepts. (photo or infographic by Canva)
DROP OF LIVE. Entertaining the students working and donating blood, the blood donation mascot, nicknamed Billy the Blood Drop, was present the entire blood drive. Junior Jared Madrid-Williams wore the costume for most of the day.
HOSA

HOSA or Health Occupations Students of America is comprised of students who plan on being in the medical field one day. One of their biggest events each year is the two blood drives they host to save lives.  The club meets every other Thursday in C110 or the CTE LGI.

“For the last nine years, HOSA has hosted blood drives in order to serve our community. We started it because it saves three lives per donation and it makes a great impact in our communities. We hope to continue hosting blood drives year after year because of all the good it does. It’s well worth the effort.”

Katrina King, sponsor

DROP OF LIVE. Entertaining the students working and donating blood, the blood donation mascot, nicknamed Billy the Blood Drop, was present the entire blood drive. Junior Jared Madrid-Williams wore the costume for most of the day. (photo or infographic by Jackie Diaz)
IN A PICKLE. The new pickleball club includes students from Willis Highs School, Montgomery High School and Covenant Christian Academy.
PICKLEBALL CLUB

Pickleball is the fasting growing sport in the US for the last three years.  The Willis High School Pickleball Club saw this new popularity and wanted to give students a chance to experience the game. Students can stop by C112 to get a parent permission form that must be signed and an informational handout or they can email [email protected].

“I was super excited to see that we had a pickleball club. Me and my friends have been trying to find people for our neighborhood court and now we can maybe get some tournaments going.” Nadia Rice, 11

IN A PICKLE. The new pickleball club includes students from Willis Highs School, Montgomery High School and Covenant Christian Academy. (photo or infographic by Darlene Parsons)
GET LOUD. At the first game of the   football season, members of the PitKru show their Wildkat spirit at the game.
PITKRU

PitKru is the perfect group for Wildkats who want to get loud and cheer on the football team. The club is open to sophomores, juniors and seniors. Before painting up and heading to the game, students need to stop by A123 and talk to club sponsor Mr. Slovak.

“PitKru represents us bringing the culture to football. Involving our students in a community based thing, helps to bring students out. It has the opportunity to help them indulge in the culture of our school all while getting involved.”

Nadia Jenkins, 12

GET LOUD. At the first game of the football season, members of the PitKru show their Wildkat spirit at the game. (photo or infographic by Emily Meachen)
UNITY. The Spanish flag's red and yellow colors are traditional Spanish colors that symbolize the unity of the Spanish people. Red represents strength and valor, while yellow symbolizes generosity.
SPANISH CLUB

The Spanish Club is for students who are taking Spanish or have studied the language in the past. If you are interested in Spanish Club go see Mrs. Wilson in A120.

UNITY. The Spanish flag’s red and yellow colors are traditional Spanish colors that symbolize the unity of the Spanish people. Red represents strength and valor, while yellow symbolizes generosity. (photo or infographic by Canva)
HIGH ACHIEVING. The SHH recognizes students' achievements in Spanish and Portuguese, and promotes interest in Hispanic and Luso-Brazilian studies.
SPANISH HONOR SOCIETY

For students who have excelled in the study of Spanish. The club gives back to the community in many ways including reading to elementary students.

HIGH ACHIEVING. The SHH recognizes students’ achievements in Spanish and Portuguese, and promotes interest in Hispanic and Luso-Brazilian studies. (photo or infographic by www.aatsp.org)
LEADERS. Recruiting prospective members during the 8th grade visits, juniors Isiah Higgins and Mia McGowen represent student council.
STUDENT COUNCIL

This year marks an exciting new chapter for the student council, as they welcome a new sponsor, Chelsea Franklin. With her fresh perspective and energetic approach, the Student Council is sure to achieve great things and continue being a powerful voice for the Wildkats. The meet the second Wednesday of each month in the cafeteria or B113. Students wanting to join needs to contact [email protected].

“I am a part of the student council to excel at my leadership abilities, help our community,and to participate in helping to make our school a better place not just for students but also teachers.”

Mia McGowen, 11

LEADERS. Recruiting prospective members during the 8th grade visits, juniors Isiah Higgins and Mia McGowen represent student council. (photo or infographic by Brianna Fuerte)
FUTURE TEACHERS. Join TAFE for opportunities to compete in events that build teaching skills. at the area, state and national levels
TAFE

The Texas Association of Future Educators or TAFE (pronounced “taffy”) is  student organization created to allow young men and women an opportunity to explore the teaching profession. TAFE encourages students to learn about careers in education and assists them in exploring the teaching profession while promoting character, service and leadership skills necessary for becoming effective educators. The TAFE club is new this year at WHS. Want info about joining? contact [email protected].

FUTURE TEACHERS. Join TAFE for opportunities to compete in events that build teaching skills. at the area, state and national levels (photo or infographic by TAFE)
DICE, DICE, BABY. The specialized dice for the game wait for the club to start.
TRADING CARD & TABLETOP GAMES

Love to play games? The Trading Card and Tabletop Games club is perfect for you. Each week students meet in Mr. Orear’s room, B113 after school. Just stop by and see what the club is about.

DICE, DICE, BABY. The specialized dice for the game wait for the club to start. (photo or infographic by Jason Clark)
SENIOR SPIRIT The senior cheerleaders got to decorate their megaphones to show their school spirit. On the sidelines, senior Londyn Cox yells through her decorated megaphone to support the Kats.
CHEER

Cheerleading is about more than what happens on the sidelines on Friday nights. The members of all three cheer squads work hard all year to pump up the spirit of all Wildkats. Tryouts are held in the spring. For information about cheer contact Mrs. Thiel at [email protected].

SENIOR SPIRIT The senior cheerleaders got to decorate their megaphones to show their school spirit. On the sidelines, senior Londyn Cox yells through her decorated megaphone to support the Kats. (photo or infographic by Ella McDonald)
LAND OF THE FREE. Starting the parade off with the stars and stripes, members of the AFJROTC color guard carry the American and Texan flag at the beginning on the homecoming parade on Wednesday. The rest of the corps marched behind them led by senior Christopher Aleman.
AIR FORCE JROTC

There are various events and activities that AFJROTC program has to offer as well.  There is something for everyone. To join, cadets need to be enrolled in an ROTC class. There are a lot of activities in the club including color guard, rocketry, robotics, drones, marksmanship, Raiders, flight simulators. The cadets also do community service.

“JROTC is like a family, you get to know everyone and spend time with them for the four years your in high school. You learn to rely on everyone, and get to know people of every grade. Unlike with normal classes, you get to bond with your teacher for four years and grow with them. You create a family bond, its really amazing.”

Hunter Trauth, 12

LAND OF THE FREE. Starting the parade off with the stars and stripes, members of the AFJROTC color guard carry the American and Texan flag at the beginning on the homecoming parade on Wednesday. The rest of the corps marched behind them led by senior Christopher Aleman. (photo or infographic by Heavin Bell)
SPIRITED AND RED. Members of the color guard links pinkies for the school song. The color guard competes in the fall with the band and in the winter in other competitions.
COLOR GUARD

Color guard is a club inside a club. Being part of the band is important to their identity, but color guard is more than just the ones who toss around flags while the band plays on Friday nights. Color guard plays an important part of marching season, but they also have their own competition season called winter guard.

SPIRITED AND RED. Members of the color guard links pinkies for the school song. The color guard competes in the fall with the band and in the winter in other competitions. (photo or infographic by Emily Meachen)
POMS AND SMILES.  Keeping the end zone full of spirit, the Sweethearts work during the homecoming game to show their undying school spirit.
SWEETHEARTS

For over 50 years, the Sweethearts Dance Team is committed to promoting excellence inside and outside the classroom, performing with pride, and giving back to the community while also showcasing creative beautiful dances.  What the community sees at football games is just a small part of being a Sweetheart. They also have a very demanding competition season.

“My goal is to build better leaders on the team this year. We have nine new freshmen, so creating a strong team foundation this year will be impactful for years to come. I would love for the team to continue dancing as one unit, and we see the benefits of that as we compete for our 12th National Championship this spring.”

Kaylee Trotter, director

POMS AND SMILES. Keeping the end zone full of spirit, the Sweethearts work during the homecoming game to show their undying school spirit. (photo or infographic by Carly Paugh)
PINK POWER. Wearing their pink shirts for October, athletic trainers take a picture before the College Park game.
ATHLETIC TRAINERS

In order for students to become student athletic trainers a long process of interviews and opportunities are given to them; in order for them to show their commitment to the program and athletes. Student trainers, once accepted, will be taught from a medical standpoint when it comes to sports injuries and becoming CPR certified once they graduate high school.

“We’re not looking for medical professionals when the students get here. We want kids coming into this program with a big desire to help others, wanting to learn things from a medical standpoint for sports injuries, and a really high work ethic. We’re also looking for kids who have great grades, good attendance, and no disciplinary problems.”

Scott McClatchy, Athletic Trainer

PINK POWER. Wearing their pink shirts for October, athletic trainers take a picture before the College Park game. (photo or infographic by Wildkat Sports Med.)
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