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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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WILDKATS ARE GOING PLACES. Over 40 college and trade schools will be at WHS on Monday for the college and career fair.

College, career fair ready to help Wildkats make big decisions

by Sophie Satterwhite, Alyssa Meier Aug 25, 2023

Aggies, Longhorns, Bobcats and Bearkats will be there. So will the Ragin’ Cajuns, Red Raiders, Wildcats, Huskers and Cowboys. Wildkats are going places, and the College and Career Fair’s main goal...

Students’ share excitement over annual powderpuff game

by Emma Lowe, VOW staff May 24, 2023

Touchdowns. Fumbles. Tackles. As the year comes to an end, the time comes around for the annual powderpuff game.  As the girls took the place of the football players and the boys took the place...

ONE NIGHT ONLY. Mr. Wildkat is Saturday at 6 P.M.

Mr. Wildkat set to dazzle audience Saturday night

by Blaine Eckert, VOW staff May 17, 2023

And the 2023 Mr. Wildkat is... On Saturday, May 20, numerous different students from the senior class will compete for the bragging rights to be called this year's "Mr. Wildkat". Students...

DOING THEIR PART. Members of AFJROTC aide in the clean up of the Rest Haven Cemetery.

AFJROTC aids community with cemetery clean up

by Juan Meza Chavez May 16, 2023

The AFJROTC went to the Rest Haven Cemetery, cleaning up all the graves to respect the deceased. Remembering those who have passed is important because those people have left families and friends behind...

DANCE FLOOR MEMORIES. Seniors fill the dance floor at prom in April.

Senior activities all downhill from here

by Reid Henderson, VOW Feature Editor May 8, 2023

Prom, Mr. Wildkat, Senior Picnic, Graduation. These events are looked forward to by the entire class their entire high school career. Dances, speeches, plain fun, whatever it is, seniors have their favorites...

WORDS OF EXPERIENCE. During a Writer;s Workshop junior Jace Yarborough helps sophomore Cesar Barrera with mastering a DBQ. The workshop was held during Wildkat Way for AP World History students who wanted an extra boost on their writing skills before the test.

Peers push World History AP students to accomplish high achievement

by Rosalyn Gutierrez, VOW staff May 6, 2023

When pencil meets paper it can only be as sharp as the mind that wields it. Unfortunately, unlike a pencil, the mind can not become sharper with a twist or two in a pencil sharpener. The work to sharpen...

SAVING LIVES. Saving three lives in the process, senior Persais Simpson donates blood during the spring HOSA drive. Willis High School donated enough blood to save over 200 lives.

HOSA blood drive gives back to community

by Blaine Eckert, VOW staff Apr 3, 2023

Whether it is the neighbor down the street or someone halfway across the world, someone is counting on their community to keep blood readily alive due to a number of reasons. Donating blood is one of the...

FIELDS OF FAITH. The second annual Fields of Faith is Monday, April 3 at Yates Stadium.

Fields of Faith welcomes all students to Yates on April 3

by Julia Humphries, VOW staff Apr 2, 2023

The worship-based event’s turnout surpassed what was expected as an abundance of members of the community showed up. Fields of Faith is remembered fondly by last year’s attendees. Now, the event is...

COLOR GUARD HALT. Junior Amaya De La Rosa is performing a Color Guard routine with her teammates.  The Color Guard team has an implied amount of respect because they make the most public appearances by carrying flags.

Cadets victorious at Bluebonnet skills meet

by Gaby De La Rosa, VOW staff Mar 29, 2023

  Thirty seven cadets loaded the bus on their day off to represent the school and their corps. Thirty seven students practiced hours after school to make their best even better. They practiced...

A BOX FULL OF FUN. Taking place on May 26, only a few days before graduation, Senior Sendoff will offer Seniors to create more high school memories with each other. The event will be filled with fun games, prizes and food.

Senior Sendoff replaces OpGrad lock in

by Blaine Eckert, VOW staff Mar 28, 2023

Senior year is a special time. For the graduates, it marks the end of an important chapter of their lives. With high school graduation just around the corner, most people believe that it is an achievement...

SENIORS INVITED. The next meeting for Mr. Wildkat will take place on Wednesday, April 5 in the LGI at 6pm. Mr. Wildkat will be held in the PAC on May 20 of this year, with time to be determined.

Mr. Wildkat hits PAC stage May 20

by Blaine Eckert, VOW staff Mar 28, 2023

Mr. Wildkat, an event containing joy, funny choreographed dances and tears of laughter. Every year, one senior  is named Mr. Wildkat and given the prize of bragging rights and cheers from the audience....

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