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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

Around Campus

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

GET LOUD. At last year's game versus New Caney, members of the PitKru make some noise to show their love for the Kats.

PitKru ready for fun under Friday night lights

by Ashtyn King, VOW contributor Sep 5, 2025

Stadium lights flash on. Bleachers begin to flood. Get ready. These Wildkats are ready to roar. The Pitkru will have their debut this Friday at the first football game of the season.  Pitkru...

SEPARATION ANXIETY. Students miss their phones and the daily task they made easier.

School needs time to adjust to cell phone policy

by Mia McGowen and Brionne McCoy Sep 4, 2025

Dozens of students have felt the impact of the new cell phone ban this school year, bringing both challenges and unexpected changes to daily life on campus. While the policy was created to limit distractions,...

BACK IN THE CLASSROOM. Cassadra Matlock is in her theater classroom teaching kids where she once was taught. "It feels like a completely different place to me from when I was a kid. I rarely walk into a room and think about it being the same space from when I was in school," theater teacher Cassandra Matlock said. "BUT every now and then I get a ghost of a memory sneak up on me and I think "ewww""

Wildkats return home to teach

by Kaylah Crabdree, VOW staff Sep 2, 2025

The school song is still in the back of their minds as they come back to their alma mater to inspire students who stand where they stood long ago. These teachers are true to heart Wildkats who bleed purple...

ESPORTS CLUB. The journey starts Sept. 4. in the main campus LGI.

New Esports club hosts first meeting on Thursday

by Dillon Webber, VOW staff Aug 28, 2025

Buttons mashing, hearts pounding, screens flashing vibrant colors, “Only one team left, we can win this!” a teammate shouts with a surge of excitement and nervousness in their voice. Esports teams...

BANNED. Getting used to the new cell phone has been hard on some students. They miss social media, music and the constant contact to others.

Students mourn loss of cell phones as school follows state law

by Kaylah Crabdree, VOW staff Aug 27, 2025

Banned. Cell phones have been locked up and the key has been thrown away by Governor Abbott. Children around Texas are weeping and filled with sorrow at the news of the new House Bill 1481 as cell...

SENIOR STYLE. Showing off their new backpacks and decorated jeans, seniors Keira Johnson, Chloe Denna, Seleste Ramirez and Melanie Hernandez enjoy Senior Sunrise. Carrying kiddie backpacks is just one of the many senior traditions.

Senior Sunrise welcomes class of 2026

by Allison Sanchez, VOW staff Aug 26, 2025

Friday morning, as students arrived at the event, the sun was just beginning to rise and created a beautiful scenic setting. The senior class celebrated the start of the new school year with its annual...

THOU SHALT NOT. Starting Sept. 1, the Ten Commandments could be in class around campus.

Senate Bill 10 could lead to posting of 10 Commandments in schools

by Katelyn Davies, VOW staff Aug 26, 2025

On September 1, 2025, Senate Bill 10 will go into effect in all Texas public schools. This bill requires that each and every classroom must display a 16 by 20 durable poster of the Ten Commandments with...

OFF & AWAY. Starting this school year, phones must be in backpacks all day, including passing periods and lunches.

Texas schools go phone free

by Victoria Medina Aug 12, 2025

As the almost 3,000 students walk into the halls tomorrow morning for the first day of school, there will be one big change taking precedence over all the other changes: no phones allowed. Willis ISD...

PICTURE THIS. Looking at the people donating blood, junior Isaiah Higgins stays still as junior Brianna Barnett captures his donation.

HOSA Blood Drive helps save lives

by Charles Ibukun, VOW staff May 14, 2025

Dozens of students rolled up their sleeves to donate blood on Monday, March 30th, showcasing compassion, bravery and a commitment to helping others. The event was a success, with participants contributing...

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