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The Voice of the Wildkats

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The Voice of the Wildkats

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SIX MORE WEEKS. According to the prediction made on Groundhog's Day, there will be more cold weather to come.

Punxsutawney Phil predicts more cold weather

by Ashley Briones Feb 19, 2025

“So I’m headed back down there’s a shadow up here. Get ready for 6 more weeks of winter this year.” Every year in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania The Groundhog Club hosts a ceremony to declare what...

No road left to travel. Helene wipes away roads with extreme flooding till the only thing to remind that it’s a road are the yellow lines. Courtesy of Appalachian Rebuild Project

Project seeks new wave of support after natural disaster

by Kaitlin Burns Feb 18, 2025

In Appalachia, the biggest flood recorded was in 1916, having seen 22 inches in the storm's wake. A place that rarely sees hurricanes at all, this flood was a piece of memorable history, the peak of weather...

LUCKY DAY. Enjoying the good luck rain on their wedding day, English teachers DeAnna Slovak and Chris Slovak pose on the happiest day of their lives.  courtesy of DeAnna Slovak

Wildkat couples share stories of working together

by Brooke Owsley, VOW staff Feb 10, 2025

Love is in the air this week as Valentine's brings couples together in the halls and classrooms. But for some teachers, love is always right down the hall since they work with their spouse. While...

LOOK AT YOU NOW. Scarlet Queen released their debut single called "Look At You Know" on Tuesday. Since then, the song has exceeded more than 1,500 steams on Spotify.

Band takes first step to make dream come true

by Ella McDonald, VOW staff Jan 17, 2025

As the band members sat in a bedroom, cramped and barely fitting, they rehearsed. The strums of guitar started sounding less like random notes and more like a real song as the group found their sound....

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...

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