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The Voice of the Wildkats

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The Voice of the Wildkats

Around Campus

STUDIOUS SMILES. Senior Kaitlin Burns and sophomores Addison Arnaud and Ashtyn King hang around laughing before a lecture about journalism. The Lone Star campus invited many schools to go and learn about vital points on how to do well in UIL events.

UIL conference prepares students for competition

by Victoria Medina Sep 30, 2024

The early morning sun peeked through the clouds as students boarded the bus, buzzing with excitement for the UIL conference ahead. Conversations swirled around about competitions and the different opportunities...

DBQ PRACTICE. Helping underclassmen work through the process, junior Jewell Steen mentors during the writer workshop. Students in Mr. Robinson's AP World History can choose to be assigned to a mentor and be taught how to work through the questions.

AP World History uses mentor program to increase skills, scores

by Brooke Owsley, VOW staff Sep 27, 2024

With the new school year in full swing, a new bunch of sophomores have stepped into their new Advanced Placement classes, and taking on the heavy responsibility that comes with it. Teachers try their hardest...

CLASS TIME PRACTICE. Getting used to the cafeteria acoustics, assistant choir director Brandon Ramos practices with his second period class on Wednesday.

‘Short and sweet’ concert set for Thursday

by Quynne Shevchuk, VOW staff Sep 19, 2024

The annual Short N’ Sweet choir concert is right around the corner here at the school. The choir students and directors have been working hard to be perfectly on pitch and sweet sounding for their concert...

ROLE MODEL. With her daughter, math teacher Jennifer Mitchell shows her name on the spine of her book.  photo courtesy of Jennifer Mitchell

Math teacher publishes book over Ceva’s Theorem

by Ashley Briones Sep 19, 2024

In a classroom filled with eager minds, a beloved math teacher with a passion for numbers is embarking on a new journey of her life. Being known for her outgoing personality and her wisdom far beyond the...

GET GAME READY. Homecoming week is filled with dress up days. Start planning now for each day of fun.

Homecoming week filled with lasting traditions

by Quynne Shevchuk, VOW staff Sep 16, 2024

Homecoming week is one of the biggest weeks at school. It is filled with all kinds of long lasting traditions from dress up days to the parade and dance. The atmosphere is fun and festive for the whole...

LAND OF THE FREE. Members of the AFJROTC color guard presents the flags at the first home game of the season.

AFJROTC offers activities for all interests

by Brooke Owsley, VOW staff Sep 16, 2024

The crowd watches as the students, decked out in their full uniform. The flags flutter and wave in the breeze, highlighting the red white and blue stripes of the United States flag, the Texas flag, and...

RECOGNITION. These students are the 2024-2025 College Board National Recognition Program Scholars for Willis High School which celebrate students who excel academically on College Board assessments including PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT10, and AP Exams. Christopher Aleman, Jose Alvarez, Lindsay Boston, Giavanna Casso, Brigham Cesan, Cade Ford, Ava Foster, Kamden Frazier, Brianna Fuerte, Odalys Garay, Melissa Guerrero, Hayden Irvine, Jasmyna Joyner, Elijah Maddox, Aliyah Owoseni, Daysi Palma, Cory Pierce, Alexis Plummer, Ian Sheridan, Danica Sundquist, Kaeley Uhlig, and Dylan VanWyk

CollegeBoard recognizes students for excellence

by Ella McDonald, VOW staff Sep 13, 2024

For most college-bound students, the SAT is necessary. But, for an elite group of students, the SAT is a way to be recognized.  National Recognition Programs are a way to recognize the academic achievements...

GET LOUD. At the first game of the record-breaking 2023 football season, members of the PitKru show their Wildkat spirit at the game against Temple.

PitKru ready to go wild for Kats

by Quynne Shevchuk, VOW staff Aug 30, 2024

School spirit is huge to the school. PitKru is ready to show off their Wildkat spirit once again this year. Join these students as they go wild for the Kats.  These Wildkats are ready to join PitKru...

YOU CAN BUY YOUR OWN FLOWERS. Scan the code to sponsor a floral design students and get flowers six times per year.

Floral design starts sponsorship program

by Brooke Owsley, VOW staff Aug 30, 2024

The colors of orange, pink, and white are blended to create a beautiful bouquet, their petals weaving together to make a piece of art. There is a soft floral scent that surrounds them, like a bubble of...

THE HOCO FACTS. WHS cheer released an FAQ to let students and parents know what to expect for this year's homecoming. The cheer team is responsible for planning the event and transforming the cafeteria into a beautiful dance floor.

Everything Wildkats need to know for hoco

by Isabella Melin Aug 30, 2024

Football season is starting up, and with that, so is planning for Homecoming. There are so many things that go into Homecoming, including the game, the dance, the parade, dress-up days, pep rallies and...

BE A SMART COOKIE. UIL Academics will have a kick-off meeting Tuesday, Sept. 3. Show up in room A201 ar 3:05 p.m. to find out more about UIL Academics.

New school year, new UIL goals

by Ryder Sciba, VOW contributor Aug 30, 2024

Two weeks into the school year, journalism coach Emily Meachen is already recruiting people for UIL and preparing for district in March. There will be a meeting on September 3 in Meachen’s room (A201)...

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