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The Voice of the Wildkats

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The Voice of the Wildkats

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Haunted House brings fun frights

Haunted House brings fun frights

by Ava Hardin, VOW staff Oct 16, 2023

With Halloween falling on a school night this year, students aren’t afraid of the ghouls and ghosts that come out at night, but of a lack of activities for them to do. Luckily, theater hosts a haunted...

FALL IS IN THE AIR. So many things about fall are loved by students and staff. Cold weather, pumpkin pie, Halloween fun and the Astros in the playoffs makes the list of favorite things about the season.

Chilly weather gives students fall vibes

by Danica Sundquist Oct 12, 2023

Pumpkin flavored products fill the shelves, the leaves begin to change from green to brown, and the wind gusts through the trees. As the weather begins to change, high temperatures in the 70’s makes...

NANCIONAL DE LA HERENCIA HISPANA. From Sept. 15 - Oct. 15 is reserved for honoring the contributions and culture of Hispanic Americans.

Honoring Hispanic culture not limited to one month

by Sam Favela, VOW staff Oct 5, 2023

Celebrating Hispanic heritage is more than just making tacos on Tuesday. It’s about honoring the impact Hispanic culture has had on our world. While Hispanic culture has given the world a more extensive...

RIP GOALS. The spooky decorations at the end of the A-side third floor features spiders, skeletons and fake tombstones. The teachers at the end of the hall wanted to decorate to show a little spirit during Halloween.

Decorations bring spooky season, Halloween nostalgia to halls

by Kelsie Wyland and Sydney Prihoda Oct 5, 2023

Spider webs hanging. Graves on the floor. Bats on the wall. Lights turned off. The third floor A-side has a lot of  Halloween spirit to get everyone in the mood for tricks and treats.  Students are...

POP. The UIL kickoff starts with a great popcorn bar for all of the students and teachers.

UIL kickoff starts with great pop

by Ashley Briones Oct 3, 2023

From news writing to informative speaking, students from all around the state participate in UIL contests. Contests including headline writing, calculator applications, ready writing and mathematics keep...

COTTON BALL FESTIVITIES. Fun challenges occur in the AG building, sophomore Reed Regan is scoping and scoping cotton balls. The new bonds that occur in the AG building connect not only ones animals to themselves but also each other

FFA starts the year with new goals

by Ashley Briones and Victoria Medina Sep 25, 2023

I believe in the future of agriculture, with a faith born not of words but of deed- achievements won by the present and past generations of agriculturists. The first words of the FFA creed guide the...

READY TO IMPRESS. Members of the choir join together at the Short and Sweet concert.

Wildkat Choir kicks off year with annual Short n’ Sweet concert

by Heather Carroll Sep 24, 2023

The smell of baked cookies and cakes fills the cafeteria as parents and students listen to choirs sing their music and create beautiful harmonies. After their performance, everyone gathers together to...

The names of this years newest HOSA Officers in position order.

Future health care professionals elect leaders

by Kaitlin Burns Sep 21, 2023

Starting this year, HOSA had no officers to start with. As a result, it was decided students within the organization would run for office, sending in presentations and standing up to prove why they should...

SWEETHEART SMILE. Shaking her poms while on the field, freshman Daisy Skelton smiles as she stands on the victory line.

Little girls, big dreams: future Sweetheart clinic set for September 23

by Jackie Diaz, VOW Staff Sep 19, 2023

The captain tweets her whistle as the drill team walks synchronized. The ladies link up arms and begin their iconic high kicks in their white field boots. A mesmerizing sight for a little girl watching...

Variety of clubs recruiting for new year

Variety of clubs recruiting for new year

by Heather Carroll Sep 18, 2023

Did you know that instead of scrolling on the phone for hours after school or procrastinating on homework assignments, students could be preparing for their future career, helping the school become a better...

70S DAY. Ava Hardin and Isabella Melin dressed for the 70s.

Homecoming 2023 feature iconic dress up days

by Isabella Melin Sep 15, 2023

Homecoming is one of the most exciting weeks of the year. One of the many fun activities students participate in is the dress-up days. While most years, the dress-up days are seemingly random with a punny...

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