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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

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 Oct 7, 2021

Homecoming week is full of many traditions that come with being a Wildkat . It starts with the infamous parade down Wildkat Dr. where clubs and sports get to be showcased on the backs of trailers and trucks,...

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 Oct 7, 2021

     Mother, sister, father, brother. The typical family. Friend, teammate, partner, rival. The typical tennis family.      Tennis has a special event held annually dedicated to the seniors...

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 Oct 7, 2021

The stadium is roaring. Orange and white pom poms in the air. Everyone on their feet. With one minute and 43 seconds left, SHSU is up for a field goal to win the game. Number 49 takes a deep breath as...

ON ALL HALLOWS EVE. Find out what freighting movies to watch this Halloween season.

Haunted films to watch for Halloween fun

by Summer Rains, Heather Jackson, and Kendall Cobb Oct 7, 2021

Skeletons, witches, ghosts and ghouls. The spirit of Halloween lives on through many traditions including spooky movies. Audience members can’t let this holiday season go by without watching these classic...

HELP IS HERE. The school has a food pantry available to help students. Filling out a quick Google form is the first step to getting assistance.

Food bank offers help for students

by Brenan Mansker, VOW Multimedia editor Oct 6, 2021

In an ideal world, everyone’s refrigerators and pantries would be full of food with the ability to access it on demand. However, the world is not perfect and food is not guaranteed or expected for everyone....

MAKING PLANS. At a meeting during the academy, junior Toby Vance works with members of the class.

New club pushes creativity

by Hannah Hartman, VOW staff Oct 6, 2021

Style, creativity, artwork and beauty is what the new Fashion Club brings to other students, providing a place to express themselves into something that makes a statement.  The Fashion Club brings...

HOT STUFF. Members of the yearbook staff celebrate National Yearbook Week with chips and dip on Wednesday.

Journalists celebrate National Yearbook Week

by Katherine Lee, VOW editor Oct 6, 2021

In many political circles, Ronald Reagan is seen as one of the best presidents in American history. He is best known for his tax cuts, his Reaganomics economic approach and his role as a great communicator....

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 staff Oct 6, 2021

As the clock hit zero, the Willis fans erupted into cheers. The victory against Klein Collins solidified a three-game winning streak and proved that it was not luck or chance but hard work and talent securing...

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 Oct 5, 2021

On October 12, 1892, a long-lasting change was integrated into the daily routines of students and teachers. It was the first day the pledge of allegiance was recited in schools. Since then, it has changed...

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

by Stone Chapman, VOW Staff Writer Oct 5, 2021

Microwaves, wagons and cereal boxes took the place of backpacks and bags on Anything but a Backpack Day. Students showed their school spirit by bringing anything but a backpack to store their supplies...

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 Oct 4, 2021

Many students come to school only because they are required to. Students do not put enough effort into their assignments because they do not feel like they are getting anything in return for their efforts.  Students...

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