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The Voice of the Wildkats

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

HOLIDAY CHEER. Student council created dress up days to bring holiday spirit to the campus.

Twelve days of Christmas comes to campus Dec. 2

by Heather Jackson, VOW photography manager Nov 29, 2021

Santa hats and reindeer antlers fill the halls as students begin to show their holiday spirit. Jingle bells and carols are heard with the click of a radio or press of a button as December approaches.  The...

GOD BLESS THE USA. The Performing Arts Center was packed during the Veterans Day concert.

Veterans Day concert impacts community through music

by Katherine Lee, VOW editor Nov 19, 2021

“When I listen to you and your choir sing,  I think about difficult times my soldiers and I went through overseas and how nice it would have been to hear something this beautiful in the wake...

COME BACK. After having COVID-19, Lane is back at school and teaching Freshman English.

English teacher survives corona, double lung pneumonia

by Summer Rains, VOW editor Nov 19, 2021

His eyes are closed. He can hear the beeping of the heart monitor and smell the strong aroma of sterilization products. The medication is starting to wear off. He feels something in his mouth that snakes...

FIRST PLACE FISHERMEN. With the first place award in hand, senior Chad Baker, freshman Garrett Wilson, sponsor Steven Hillard, junior Jules Johnson and senior Dawson Davidson snap a photo on stage at the THSBA tournament in Livingston.

Basskats win big at tournament at Lake Livingston

by Janice Talley, VOW Around Campus editor Nov 18, 2021

Cast, catch and release. Cast, catch and release. Cast, catch and release. Win.  The Basskats fishing team had their first THSBA tournament of the season at Lake Livingston. As a team they won overall,...

BACK WHERE HE STARTED.  At the last home game of the season, Wildkat alum Morgan Luttrell was recognized at the game. Luttrell is running for Congress and hopes to replace Kevin Brady when he retires.

Willis grad throws hat into contest for Congress

by Heather Jackson, VOW photography manager Nov 18, 2021

A high school student living in the Piney Woods of Willis, Texas. A Navy SEAL in training living in sunny San Diego, California.  A soldier in the deserts of Iraq and Afghanistan.  A politician...

ITS TURKEY TIME. With Christmas lights and music already taking over, writer Hannah Hartman feels like it is time to remember Thanksgiving.

OPINION: Thanksgiving traditions important enough to celebrate

by Hannah Hartman, VOW staff Nov 18, 2021

Moving from costumes and trick-or-treating to the next holiday on the list. Jingles all over the radio, trees being set up and decorated, and houses getting covered in bright beaming lights to celebrate...

THE CONCERT FROM HELL. What was supposed to be a night of fun memories turned into a night of tragedies at the Astroworld Musical Festival featuring the music of Houston native Travis Scott.

OPINION: ‘Night in Utopia’ turns into night from hell for Astroworld Festival attendees

by Janice Talley, VOW Around Campus editor Nov 18, 2021

Astroworld 2021 was expected to be the best event of the year. Fans of Travis Scott, and other performers including 21 Savage, Lil Baby, SZA, Bad Bunny, Chief Keef, and Young Thug, paid $350 for a general...

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS. After the victory against Spring Dekaney, members of the team celebrate.

Wildkats defeat familiar foe for bi-district title

by Stephanie Keele, VOW Multimedia editor Nov 17, 2021

The Wildkats became Bi-District Champions after defeating the Spring Dekaney Wildcats last Friday. This was not only their first play-off win since 2010, but also the first ever playoff win in the 6A division.  The...

REFUSE TO LOSE. Member of the wrestling team kid around after their team picture. The team has grown under the direction of Coaches Bryan Thomas and Brian Blake.

Winter sports kick off competition

by Julian Pelayo, VOW staff Nov 17, 2021

Fast breaks, pins and deadlifts are taking the place of spikes and touchdowns as sports like basketball, wrestling and powerlifting are beginning. These sports have been preparing in their preseason to...

MELODIES AT MEADOR. Students listen to the choir showcase their talent at Meador Elementary School.

Choir shares talent, entertainment on district tour

by Emma Lowe, VOW staff Nov 16, 2021

Today you plant the seeds, you watch us grow. You care for us. You invest yourself, and deep inside you know all that we can see is not all that we can be. As the lyrics of "Dream for Me" fill the...

SENDING LOVE. Packing the bags in boxes to be sent to a local homeless shelter, seniors Emir Valdez and Victor Castillo.

LEO club brightens lives as holidays approach

by Rosalyn Gutierrez, VOW staff Nov 16, 2021

A person wakes up on the happiest holiday of the year. A day when, typically, people wake up in cheerful spirits to then join their family around a beautifully and thoughtfully decorated Christmas tree...

REMEMBER THE FALLEN. Members of the AFJROTC will volunteer as part of Wreaths Across America in Dec. 18.

Cadets honor veterans by selling wreaths, volunteering at wreath-laying event

by Brenan Mansker, VOW Multimedia editor Nov 16, 2021

Every year as the holidays draw near, students look forward to time spent with family, a break from school, and receiving gifts from those around them. While their friends are engaged with other activities...

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