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The Voice of the Wildkats

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The Voice of the Wildkats

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Phone ban causes ripple effect on campus personel

Phone ban causes ripple effect on campus personel

by Bryonne McCoy, VOW staff Oct 6, 2025

This school year, faculty members across the campus are navigating the challenges brought on by the new statewide cell phone ban. While the policy aims to reduce distractions and improve focus, it has...

WHAT'S UP DULOC? The songs and characters of Shrek the Musical will hit the stage of the PAC in January. Austionas are next week.

Shrek auditions set for Oct. 6-7

by Van Munnerlyn, VOW contributor Oct 3, 2025

The world of fairytale creatures; blind mice, living gingerbread, a talking donkey and an ogre with the layers of an onion are coming to the theater.  Shrek is the musical for 2026. Auditions are Oct....

Future benefits of AP, DC classes

by Nolan Paugh and Elizabeth Bracken Oct 3, 2025

As students prepare to venture off from high school and start new chapters, they prepare by taking AP and DC courses which will get them a head start on their future. According to many seniors, they...

Which classic horror movie character are you?

Which classic horror movie character are you?

by Alexzander Talkington, VOW Staff Oct 3, 2025

Halloween is a time of the year where everyone embraces their spooky side. Whether it’s sitting down by a campfire and telling scary stories, watching scary movies with your family and friends, going...

RED, WHITE AND YOU. English teacher Grant Hetherington  shows off his school spirit and patriotism on the first spirit day of the year.

Dress up days boost school spirit

by Maggie Magalee, VOW staff Sep 25, 2025

Every football game the school has these themes of what to dress up as, this can bring the spirit up, These themes can get the students even more excited to show up and support the football team and during...

BALANCE BRIDGE. The club aims to create a safe space for open and honest conversations, while encouraging girls to develop confidence and leadership skills.

Balancing Bridge Club comes to campus

by Sujeidy Ortiz, VOW staff Sep 25, 2025

At a time when teen mental health is becoming a growing concern, one junior at the school is stepping forward with a mission: to create a safe space just for girls. Her new group, The Balancing Bridge...

TOGETHER IN CHRIST. Having a prayer before heading to first period sophomores Sam Gilliard and Camden Frailish gather at See You at the Pole on Wednesday morning.

Faithful students join together for See You at the Pole

by Sujeidy Ortiz, VOW staff Sep 24, 2025

The sun is rising with the faith and belief these students bring. “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” — Matthew 18:20 The morning sun breaks over the horizon,...

TOGETHER IN CHRIST. Wildkats join in prayer at See You at the Pole 2024. This year's event will be Sept. 24 at 6:20 a.m.

See You at the Pole gives students opportunity to connect with faith

by Tucker Chapman, VOW contributor Sep 17, 2025

The circle of students congregate on the front patio of the CTE building as the sun creeps up the sky. The sounds of prayer and worship music can be heard as students begin to share  See You at the...

CREATE A HOCO CHECKLIST. So many things go into a perfect homecoming week. Dress up days, mums, football games and the parade should all be on a hoco checklist.

Homecoming week starts Sept. 29

by Mia McGowen, VOW staff Sep 17, 2025

As homecoming week approaches, students are eagerly preparing for the festivities, diving into classic traditions and new ways to show their school spirit. For many seniors, this means focusing on iconic...

SMILES FOR SPRINKLES. Nick Orsorio is about to experience his favorite part of the school day, eating a delicious school cookie. His favorite cookie is the pink sprinkle sugar cookie.“The pink sugar cookie is definitely my favorite cookie because it has more flavor than the regular chocolate chip cookie”, junior Nick Orsorio said.“The cookie during lunch might be my favorite part of the day. I get at least three”

Cookies selling out in the cafe

by Kaylah Crabdree and Finley McDonald Sep 5, 2025

Three different cookies, 3 different flavors. Which one to buy, which one to taste? Sprinkles make every dessert better– they bring people happiness and you can definitely taste the rainbow....

DIGGING FOR GROWTH. Construction on the fields around the school's football stadium have caused interest in what is coming for the district's biggest high school.

Construction on campus sparks conversation

by Alexzander Talkington, VOW Staff Sep 5, 2025

Mountains of dirt everywhere. The campus has been going through some constructional changes since the summer started last year. Even when the doors closed, the opportunity to grow was still open for...

AMERICA: Home of the Wildkats. The stands will be filled with red, white and blue as the Kats face Klein Collins.

America: Home of the Wildkats

by Thy Tran, staff artist Sep 5, 2025

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