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The Voice of the Wildkats

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The Voice of the Wildkats

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The Voice of the Wildkats

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Finding new ways to start 2025

Finding new ways to start 2025

by Ashley Briones Dec 19, 2024

Weight loss, saving money, earning more money, drinking less and volunteering are all ways to start off the New Year. Researchers say that only 9% of Americans complete their New Year’s Resolution,...

DONATE. A GoFundMe fundraiser was created to collect donations for the family affected. In the middle, junior Constance Newman poses for a photo alongside her family.

Family loses house in fire, seeking donations

by Ella McDonald, VOW staff Dec 17, 2024

A house full of 21 years of memories. Full of family, love, Christmas gifts and 10 newborn puppies. Then in an instant, all is gone.  A devastating fire that started Sunday morning left a family without...

FACING TEST ANXIETY. Finals bring testing anxiety to many students. There are ways to get through the week.

Final exams drives test anxiety in some students

by Brooke Owsley, VOW staff Dec 13, 2024

The classroom falls into a hush as the teacher hands out the exams, the clock ticking away softly in the background. The sound of pages opening washes across the room as students start the test. Your eyes...

SANTA'S FAVORITE FLICKS. Movies are a big part of the holidays season.

Movies bring joy to holiday season

by Jordynn Sager, VOW staff Dec 10, 2024

The Grinch and his heart two sizes too small. Clark and his over-the-top Christmas light display. Rudolph and his nose that saves the day. Buddy and his adventure in New York City. Movies are many people’s...

TIS THE SEASON. December brings jolly times and dress up days to WHS.

Christmas spirit finds Wildkats

by Brooke Owsley, VOW staff Dec 3, 2024

The weather is getting colder, nipping at everyone's fingers and noses. Stores have officially switched their soundtracks from What's Hot to the best Christmas carols. Festive lights of red and green light...

TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS.  There are so many ways to show holiday spirit.

Dress up days help bring school into holiday season

by Jordynn Sager, VOW staff Nov 22, 2024

The 12 Days of Christmas dress-up days have come out for this year, and students are feeling merry. The holiday fun starts on Dec. 5 with a class competition testing what class has the most spirit....

HELPING HAND. The reason for the Helping Hand Stand the is to help all the members of the community. The stand has a vast amount of items of items, clothes, dishes, and more. The stand is based behind Ryland's farm, and is located at 14577 Trero Lane in Willis, Texas.

Local brothers on mission to help community

by Victoria Medina Nov 12, 2024

1 John 3:17. In the Holy Bible, it states “But if someone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but refuses to help- how can the love of God dwell in a person like that?” In...

DRUGS ARE BANANAS. Dressed as chipmunks and a piece of fruit, senior Alyssa Rodriguez, sophomore Brylen Kinslea-Roman and  senior Fernanda Ruiz wear costumes on Thursday as part of Red Ribbon Week.

Red Ribbon Week importance goes beyond costumes

by Sujeidy Ortiz, VOW staff Nov 4, 2024

Red Ribbon Week stands as a touching reminder of the importance of drug prevention and awareness in schools across the nation. The commitment to this cause is unwavering, with students and teachers alike...

WHO IS HE REALLY? The new charges against P. Diddy serves as a reminder of how individuals’ actions can reverberate through their social networks, affecting others who may be connected to them both personally and professionally.

New Diddy allegations paint complicated picture of music mogul

by Sujeidy Ortiz, VOW staff Oct 28, 2024

Sean “Diddy” Combs, the music mogul who redefined hip-hop and built a business empire, has been a figure of both admiration and controversy throughout his career. While he’s celebrated for his musical...

HARD WORK PAYS OFF. After the awards ceremony junior Ashley Briones,  Senior Ella McDonald, junior Victoria Medina and junior Brooke Owsley show off the awards won.

Journalists attend conference, bring home awards

by Sujeidy Ortiz, VOW staff Oct 15, 2024

Five people adding hours of songs to the playlist. Four winning photos from the on-site contest. Three stops at three different Buc-cee’s Two Best of Show awards for the yearbook and newspaper. One...

TIK TOK FAMOUS. After the video of her interacting with a typical "Karen" customer went viral, senior Kaeley Uhlig became the star of a shirt sold at Keke's Snow Balls.

Viral video spotlights need for respect for working teens

by Ashley Briones Oct 9, 2024

Summer jobs are just a part of high school. Students spend their summers picking up shifts at Taco Bell and working on their tans as they work at the city pool but, not every student expects their summer...

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