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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

Survey Says

Survey Says

Aug 24, 2023

ONE NIGHT ONLY. Mr. Wildkat is Saturday at 6 P.M.

Mr. Wildkat set to dazzle audience Saturday night

by Blaine Eckert, VOW staff May 17, 2023

And the 2023 Mr. Wildkat is... On Saturday, May 20, numerous different students from the senior class will compete for the bragging rights to be called this year's "Mr. Wildkat". Students...

WORDS OF EXPERIENCE. During a Writer;s Workshop junior Jace Yarborough helps sophomore Cesar Barrera with mastering a DBQ. The workshop was held during Wildkat Way for AP World History students who wanted an extra boost on their writing skills before the test.

Peers push World History AP students to accomplish high achievement

by Rosalyn Gutierrez, VOW staff May 6, 2023

When pencil meets paper it can only be as sharp as the mind that wields it. Unfortunately, unlike a pencil, the mind can not become sharper with a twist or two in a pencil sharpener. The work to sharpen...

MIND ON THE GAME. After scoring the first goal at the game against Aldine, the team takes their places on the field.

Wildkats claim bi-district title with 3-2 victory over Aldine

by Rosalyn Gutierrez, VOW staff Mar 28, 2023

Defeat will not steal their focus. Defeat will not take this team. Each victory they secure reminds them of the sweat they spent during hours of practice under the burning sun, the energy they put...

BONDING TIME. Working on a project, a welder makes sparks fly. Wearing the proper safety mask is important during welding to avoid injury to the eyes.

Welders create projects, mold futures with skills

by Gaby DeLaRosa Mar 11, 2023

For five months, the projects have been taking shape in the welding shop. They may have started as tanks and random pieces of metal and wood, but each day, as the students learn and practice their...

MAKING IT LOOK EASY. At the magnolia meet, junior Makinna Kleb lifts to reach her goal to qualify for regionals. After a third place at regionals, Kleb will compete at the state meet on March 15.

Junior headed to state powerlifting meet

by Rosalyn Gutierrez, VOW staff Mar 9, 2023

The inexplicable often leads to questions and uncertainty. A sudden noise in the deep darkness that follows the night into the late hours of the day will cause a person’s heart to race. The restless...

ONE, TWO, THREE, WILLIS. The team celebrates after learning they qualified for state.

Hard work, talent, teamwork takes bowling team to state tournament

by Wildkat Media Mar 7, 2023

The members of the state qualifying bowling team are as different as the colorful balls they use to knock down pin after pin. There are Madeline and Ashlynn. They giggle about being professional benchwarmers,...

MAGICAL MOMENTS. As the witch in Big Fish, sophomore Zisel Braza hypnotizes the cast and crowd.

Big Fish entertains, showcases talent of fine arts students

by Julia Humphries, VOW staff Feb 27, 2023

Witches, a giant, circus folk, jumping fishes and a very clingy bearded lady. The musical Big Fish brought laughs and tears to the stage of the Performing Arts Center. The event took the stage Jan....

COCK, LOAD, SHOOT. Senior Joshua Ramoutar shoots his rifle during Marksmanship practice. While competing shooters only have 10 minutes to shoot 10 rounds in the prone position.

Skills sharpened as cadets prepare for competition

by Gaby DeLaRosa Feb 17, 2023

The cadets line up, looking at each other through their peripherals. They know that they are here to win and one quote echoes in their minds: fortune favors the brave.  Preparation and bravery is needed...

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