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The Voice of the Wildkats

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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...

CARE SOLACE. Help is available 24/7/365.  Image from www.caresolace.com/site/willisisd

Bullying creates harsh reality with devastating consequences

by Sujeidy Ortiz, VOW staff Oct 3, 2024

Imagine a world where a child's laughter is silenced by the cruel words of their peers, where the sparkle in their eyes fades away due to relentless bullying. This is the harsh reality that many children...

KITTIE CUTENESS OVERLOAD. Setting in to her new home, Piper shows off her white socks.

Kitten provides new learning experiences, opportunities for Ag students

by Ella McDonald, VOW staff Oct 3, 2024

The tiny kitten chases a laser and the Ag students giggle and laugh in amusement.  The small bundle of fur is not just for entertainment though. She will help the students learn about taking care of animals...

INKY AND CLYDE. Dressed as the ghost from Ms. Pac-Man, freshmen Stasia Marchant and Na'Meiah Padilla. Even while being injured, they participated in the homecoming festivities.

Homecoming parade fills streets with ‘games Wildkats play’

by River Shaunfield, VOW staff Sep 26, 2024

Characters from Jumanji, Guess Who and Candyland were joined by children, parents and the Wildkat community as the homecoming parade took to the streets on Wednesday. Bubbles, pink smoke and PacMan...

BETWEEN TWO CULTURES. The concept "no sabo" kids put students of Hispanic heritage in the middle of their culture and their community.

‘¿No Sabo?’ kids caught between culture, community

by Sujeidy Ortiz, VOW staff Sep 24, 2024

In many Hispanic and Mexican-American communities, there's a growing phenomenon known as "No Sabo" kids. This term is often used to describe children of Hispanic heredity who either do not speak Spanish...

GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY. At the game against The Woodlands, sophomore Jaylynn Phipps, senior Gia Casso, junior Kyndall Schiffner and junior Courtney Pelton cheer with their gold poms. The cheer team incorporated the gold poms in honor of children with cancer.

Wildkats cheerleaders support childhood cancer awareness

by Brooke Owsley, VOW staff Sep 24, 2024

The lights of the stadium shine down on the field as the crowd cheers in support of the team. The sound of cheerleaders leading the chants fills the air as they draw all the eyes onto them. However, when...

ROLE MODEL. A young girl who participated in the Future Sweethearts clinic looks up at junior Josie Oatman.

Cheer, Sweethearts build dreams for future Wildkats under Friday night lights

by Ella McDonald, VOW staff Sep 20, 2024

  The young girls line up with their poms in hand. As they stand next to girls dressed in black and purple uniforms complete with either white boots or cheer shoes, they prepare to make their...

TIME FOR CHANGE. The increase in school shootings has forced a significant shift in how educational institutions approach safety and security.

Time for change

by Sujeidy Ortiz, VOW staff Sep 19, 2024

In recent years, the alarming increase in school shootings has cast a shadow over the safety of educational institutions across the United States. The tragic events at Sandy Hook Elementary in 2012 and...

NEVER FORGET. The legacy of 9/11 is not just one of tragedy, but also of hope, resilience, and the enduring power of community. 

Remembering 9/11

by Sujeidy Ortiz, VOW staff Sep 11, 2024

On September 11, 2001, the world stood still as an unimaginable tragedy unfolded in the heart of New York City. It was a day that began like any other, but ended with a profound sense of loss and a deep...

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