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The Voice of the Wildkats

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The Voice of the Wildkats

Fine Arts

MAKING MOVES. The band and their chess piece proms march on the field for UIL contest. All three judges awarded the band ones for their performance.

Band, guard ready for area, asking ‘What ‘s your next move?’

by Mia McGowen, VOW staff Oct 24, 2025

  After days of practice that felt as if it would never end and early morning bus trips to contests, hard work has paid off for the Wildkat Band and Guard. On Tuesday, Oct 21, the band and...

COLORFUL CAST. In "Clue," each main character has a color-based name which leads to a vibrant colored stage.

Catch ‘Clue’ tonight

by Havanna Canal and Elizabeth Baird Oct 24, 2025

Professor Plum in the library with the revolver. Ms. Scarlett in the kitchen with the candlestick. Colonel Mustard in the conservatory with the rope. All the same suspects and weapons are on stage for...

GET A CLUE. The Dramakats will present Clue on Oct. 23 and Oct. 24.

Clue comes to stage Thursday, Friday

by Maggie Smart, VOW contributor Oct 22, 2025

The ballroom. The lead pipe. Peacock, Mustard, Plum. All of it leading up to the mystery that has shocked the partygoers. All of it leading up to a night that nobody will forget. On Thursday, October...

READY TO SHINE. Preparing for their first performance at US Bands on Saturday, the Wildkat Band takes the field. Their show, What's Your Next Move? placed fourth overall at the contest.

Competition season heats up for Wildkat Band

by Maggie Smart, VOW contributor Oct 14, 2025

Hours. Days. Weeks. Months are spent working up to this point, to perfecting a show for crowds of people to see. Marching band competition season has begun, and it's only an uphill climb from here.  On...

NEXT MOVE. WIth a flag dull of chess pieces, a color guard member shows off her silk tailor made for the chess-themed show.

Band ‘moves’ in right direction with new show

by Maggie Smart, VOW contributor Oct 6, 2025

The lights are shining on the field, the world silent other than the chatter of people in the stands. The smell of sweat in the air, the shuffle of feet moving perfectly in time. The tweet of a whistle...

Marching with commitment every Friday

Marching with commitment every Friday

by Kaylah Crabdree, VOW staff Sep 29, 2025

Marching over the football field, fans see musicians dressed in purple marching in unison from the stands. They hear beautiful music during halftime and catchy songs played throughout the game. They make...

NEW WILDKAT. At the Woodlands game on Friday night, new choir director Jackson Howard supervises middle school choir members during middle school night.

New director sets big goals for growing program

by Alexzander Talkington, VOW staff Sep 24, 2025

When the Short and Sweet Concert kicks off tonight at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria, there will be new face directing some of the choirs. Jackson Howard was hired as the new male choir director for the campus....

DANCE PRETTY SWEETHEARTS. At the first home game, junior Brooke Dillard lines up with the Sweethearts in the victory line before the game against Klein Collins.

Sweethearts lead the way for students future

by Alexzander Talkington, VOW staff Sep 15, 2025

From learning to teaching. This Friday, the Sweethearts will have tiny dancers standing with them in the victory line.  The Little Sweethearts Clinic on Sept. 13 connected the Sweethearts to the young...

THE MYSTERY AWAITS.
The official Clue auditions are on August 21 at 3 p.m in B216. Come one and come all, as anyone in Willis High School is allowed to enter.

Clue auditions cause stir in theatre this week

by Alexzander Talkington, VOW staff Aug 19, 2025

Whodunit? This jam packed drama season starts with ‘Clue.’ Based on both the famous board game and movie, the auditions for the show are scheduled for August 21 at 3 p.m. in the black box theatre,...

THE STORM INSIDE.  With the monster of the barn right behind them, Mabel played by freshman Ella Kouba and Jack played by sophomore Olivia Calvello find danger in the barn of a neighboring farm.  The monster puppet was controlled cast members and voiced by senior Amani Holly and freshman Carter Bernard.

One Act Play advances to bi-district competition this Friday

by Ashley Briones, VOW contributor Mar 25, 2025

Last minute adjustments, nerves running throughout the whole auditorium, timers in the audience making sure everything is on point. After a first place finish at zone competition before spring break,...

MULTITALENTED. Playing a flute during UIL Marching Contest, sophomore Drue  Walker competes with his fellow band members. Walker recently was named the top piccolo player in Texas.

Piccolo player named best in Texas

by Ashley Briones, VOW contributor Mar 5, 2025

After months of hard work and determination a well known Wildkat had an outstanding performance and brought a wave of pride to the entire community. Sophomore Drue Walker is now officially the #1 piccolo...

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