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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

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LONG LIVE THE KING. At the Veterans Day service held on Friday, principal Eric King speaks to the crowd.

School, community celebrates King for positive impact

by Melissa Guerrero Nov 12, 2023

Among the other holidays that occupy fall, National Principals Month also occurs.  And just last week Houston Inside Sports named principal Eric King Community Leader of the Week. He was nominated by...

SMILE SIS. After the ceremony, junior Fernanda Ruiz has her photo taken by her sister.

NHS, Mu Alpha Theta welcomes new members

by Ava Hardin, VOW staff Nov 8, 2023

It’s Monday evening, Nov. 6, and the performing arts center is dimly lit, save for five colored candles.  Heather Lebow and Jennifer Mitchell step up to the podium, welcoming parents, as inductees wait...

THATS MY NAME. After hearing his name as a winner in the headline competition, junior Jared Madrid- Williams reacts. For most of the competitors, the Waller meet was their first time competing and winning at a high school UIL competition.

UIL team competes, wins at Waller Boovitational meet

by Victoria Medina Nov 5, 2023

As the roads and scenery move past, the journey to Waller progresses, and the dim skies cast around the school bus early in the morning. The first UIL meet took place on October 28th with a great start...

THE BOO BATTLE BEGINS. Add your name to the roster for the Boo Ball Battle.

Boo Ball Battle plans to creep it real on Oct. 30

by Danica Sundquist Oct 27, 2023

A spooktacular event is coming to the school on the eve on Halloween. The junior and senior members of the student council are thrilled to announce the Boo Ball Battle, the upcoming junior and senior...

MEMORIAL SALUTE. Saluting in the distance, senior Chase Wiederhold pays his respects at the Texas Peace Officers Annual Memorial.

Law Enforcement Academy seeks donations for DC trip

by Jackie Diaz, VOW Staff Oct 27, 2023

You see them walking down the hallway decked out in iron-pressed uniforms all in sync. The confidence, the posture, and the leadership skills they show make you wonder what kind of organization or club...

WILDKAT SALON PRESENTS. Saturday, Oct. 28 is Salon Day. Members of the cosmetology classes will pamper customers with haircuts, manicures and much more.

Wildkat Cosmetology hosts Fall Salon Day

by Carly Paugh, VOW staff Oct 26, 2023

There is magic in the cosmetology air. Cosmetology is hosting another Salon Day on Saturday, October 28th, from 10 am- 4pm. It is a great day to let the students work a little magic with a new haircut,...

DROP OF LIVE. Entertaining the students working and donating blood, the blood donation mascot, nicknamed Billy the Blood Drop, was present the entire blood drive. Junior Jared Madrid-Williams wore the costume for most of the day.

Successful blood drive saves 240 lives

by Jackie Diaz, VOW Staff Oct 23, 2023

The ambulance races to the hospital with no time to waste. A patient's life is at stake, and they're losing blood by the second. Time is critical and the doctors waste no time in saving this life. One...

Try for a Score. Testing season approaches so be prepared!

Standardized test still have value

by Kaitlin Burns Oct 23, 2023

Standardized testing has become the bane of education for many students and teachers alike due to its limitations on showcasing understanding of information. The biggest challenge has often been the...

IN THE RING. At the Heart of the Texas Fair, junior Kaylee Corley shows her shorthorn heifer. She showed two at the fair, Boujee and Maggie.

FFA students make ag-complishments at Heart of Texas Fair

by Gaby DeLaRosa Oct 20, 2023

At the end of September the FFA show team went to the Heart of Texas Livestock Show in Waco, Tx. Students placed 1st, 2nd and 3rd in their showings during the event. “I'm usually at the barn at 5:30...

ORANGE YOU GLAD? Wear orange to show support for World Unity Day.

Wear orange for World Unity Day

by Sam Favela, VOW staff Oct 17, 2023

The stereotypical bullies from movies and literature are tough girls or boys who push people into lockers and steal lunch money. They have been replaced with internet trolls and mean girls who create burn...

One for Three. Poster for WHS HOSA Blood Drive

One pint for three lives

by Kaitlin Burns Oct 17, 2023

One pint of blood from a single person can save three lives, separated into three components for different people’s needs. Just about anyone can save a life just by taking about 20 minutes out of their...

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