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The Voice of the Wildkats

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The Voice of the Wildkats

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Stop The Bleed training could save lives

Stop The Bleed training could save lives

by Brooke Owsley, VOW staff Apr 14, 2025

The wound is gaping and blood is everywhere. What she thought was just a scratch on her little brother is now life-threatening. A few simple steps could help safe his life. With the right knowledge...

Mr. Wildkat Story brings laughs to all while raising funds for seniors

Mr. Wildkat Story brings laughs to all while raising funds for seniors

by Jordynn Sager, VOW staff Apr 12, 2025

Mr. Wildkat is a pageant for the boys, a way to create friendly competition and raise funds for Operation Graduation. Seniors spent loads of time and energy preparing for this event. “Participating...

FIRST OF MANY. Standing in the cosmetology classroom, senior Cristal Perez poses with license. Starting sophomore years, students are able to apply for cosmetology classes in order to get their license senior year.

Cosmetology students earn their license

by Victoria Medina Apr 12, 2025

Walking into the salon, seeing countless mirrors with stylists at each booth doing something different for their clients. From the smell of nail polish and the light sound of scissors snipping off the...

Man's best friend! DECA host dog adoption in collaboration with Montgomery County Animal Shelter to find as many a forever home as possible.

School organization hosts dog adoption with local shelter

by Kaitlin Burns Apr 9, 2025

Full of eager tails wagging, DECA’s Dog Adoption event with the Montgomery County Animal Shelter aims to bring new families together one pup at a time. With a large supply of dogs in need, the event...

WAITING FOR THEIR TURN. At the speech competition on Wednesday, junior Zoe Mendes and senior Danica Sundquist wait for their competition time. The speech team and ready writing competed at Caney Creek on Wednesday.

Academic UIL finds success at district meet

by Ashley Briones Apr 4, 2025

Pencils writing, Keyboards clicking, Minds set on auto-pilot mode, and coaches waiting for the most exciting moment of the day. On Wednesday and Saturday the UIL  academic teams went to district and...

DON'T LOOK. Bracing for the poke, senior Anie Ortiz looks away as senior Noe Hernandez practice his phlebotomy skills.

Phlebotomy clinic helps nursing students achieve goals

by Quynne Shevchuk, VOW staff Apr 2, 2025

While it may have been a normal day at school for everyone else, but the students in Katrina King's medical assistant class spend their morning taking blood from their friends, family and school staff...

OP GRAD PRESENTS. Mr. Wildkat is set fot Sunday, April 6.

Mr. Wildkat set to dazzle crowd on Sunday

by Peter Wetsch, VOW staff Apr 2, 2025

Get ready for Mr. Wildkat. It will be hysterical from the opening act to the crowning of the winner.  The class of 2025 invites everybody to attend the show on April 6th at 5 p.m. in the PAC.  Tickets...

FINISH STRONG. As the last marking period begins, students have set goals to end the year strong.

Students start last marking period with big goals, expectations

by Jordynn Sager, VOW staff Mar 23, 2025

Pushing through the final half of the semester, students strive for excellence and success. The seniors will take a big picture towards the end of the year for memories. “I am excited to take the...

COMING SOON. WISD will present the Screen Agers series starting April 1.

Film series centers on living safely in digital world

by Brooke Owsley, VOW staff Mar 21, 2025

In a world where smartphones, social media, and gaming dominate daily life, it is important for people of all ages to understand how it shapes our well-being. The Screenagers project explores the impact...

EIGHT IS ENOUGH. Proposed eight period schedule with the day starting at 7:15 a.m. and leaving before 3:00 p.m.

Changes planned for next school year spark controversy, approval

by Ella McDonald, VOW staff Mar 6, 2025

For the past week, rumors of an eight period school day have circulated the school. In an email sent out Tuesday, Principal Eric King confirmed the rumors, adding that the start and end times of school...

SHARP DRESSED TEAM. Before delivering their first round performance, freshman Ella Kouba, freshman Anne Marie Carman, freshman Carter Bernard, junior Isaiah Higgins, senior Danica Sundquist and freshman Alyssa Dennis take a quick picture.

Academic UIL prepares for district competition

by Peter Wetsch, VOW staff Mar 5, 2025

After a successful last practice meet at Caney Creek last week, the Willis UIL team is looking forward to going to district on March 29th back at "The Creek." In spite of critical judgment the students...

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