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Travel to Land of the Rising Sun

by Danica Sundquist, VOW contributor Nov 14, 2024

Tokyo. Fuji-Hakone-Izu. Kansai. Hiroshima. The places so foreign they seem a million miles away. It seems almost impossible to imagine walking the streets of Tokyo, seeing the Great Buddha of Kamakura...

Album cover of "Preacher's Daughter" courtesy of Daughters of Cain

The Ultimate Autumn Artist: Ethel Cain

by Lillianna Weeks, VOW staff Nov 14, 2024

Ethel Cain emerges as the ultimate autumn artist, skillfully encapsulating the season's melancholic essence through her evocative music. Her debut album, *Preacher's Daughter* from her top hits such as...

FUTURE TEACHERS. Members of WHS's TAFE organization traveled to the Area 5 Round Up at SHSU. Two members qualified for the state competition in February.

New club focusing on future teachers travels to contest, qualifies two for state

by Jordynn Sager, VOW staff Nov 14, 2024

Fifteen TAFE members attended the Area 5 Round Up at Sam Houston State University on Nov. 11.  They competed at the conference and two members advanced to state competition at the 41st Annual Teach Tomorrow...

FROM BOO TO MERRY. With the excitement of the holiday season, many Wildkats forget the importance of Thanksgiving.

Remember the meaning behind Thanksgiving

by Sam Favela Nov 14, 2024

It’s Nov. 1st. Mariah Careys’ “All I Want for Christmas is You” is trending again. The Christmas tree is brought out from storage. This is what happens in some houses right after Halloween ends....

LIKE THE PROS. Members of the advanced cosmetology classes traveled to George R Brown Convention Center for the Image Expo.

Cosmo II students attend professional trade expo

by Quynne Shevchuk, VOW staff Nov 13, 2024

Earlier this month the Cosmetology 2 students had the opportunity to go and participate at the Image Expo in Houston. This event had a bunch of learning opportunities and information for the students to...

AT THE CARWASH. Advertising the carwash in the HEB parking lot, freshmen Finley McDonald, Bailey Allen and Kaylah Crabdree work at the volleyball carwash. The event raised money the team donated to charity.

Volleyball joins together to donate to breast cancer awareness

by Quynne Shevchuk, VOW staff Nov 13, 2024

In honor of breast cancer awareness month, the girls volleyball team came together to show their love and support for this month by hosting fundraisers as well as games for breast cancer awareness. This...

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...

LOCKED IN. Giving advice on perfecting the DBQ, junior Ann Boyd talks to her mentor during a writers workshop during Wildkat Way.

AP World History’s writers workshop closes session one

by Brooke Owsley, VOW staff Nov 12, 2024

The sound of chatter and typing fills the cafeteria as students work on writing, getting advice and support from the mentors who scored a 4 or 5 on the World History AP Exam their earlier years. This is...

SING ALONG. The varsity choir with the various elementary schools come together to sing in front of families. On Saturday, 12 students were handpicked from each elementary school to get the opportunity to sing with the high school students.

Choir students sing together as one

by Victoria Medina Nov 8, 2024

Harmony.  The choir members stand on stage, looking out at the audience as everyone's voices blend in harmony to make the most beautiful noise. Each note soars through the room as the high school and...

IT'S ALMOST THANKSGIVING. Thanksgiving often gets overshadowed by Christmas, but the holiday is a great opportunity to give thanks to loved ones. Practicing gratitude will improve one's outlook on life and mental health.

Thanksgiving needs time to shine

by Isabella Melin Nov 8, 2024

With the spooky season coming to a close and Christmas still two months out, the most underrated holiday of all is approaching. While having a not-so-great backstory, Thanksgiving is great for several...

New Texas law makes immigration status part of hospital check in

New Texas law makes immigration status part of hospital check in

by Sujeidy Ortiz, VOW staff Nov 8, 2024

The sad reality of the world is sometimes hard to understand, and that is what people most struggle with. Starting Nov. 1, hospital staff must ask patients their immigration status when they check in to...

DIVISION WINNER. Willis High School Cheer kicked off their season at UCA this past with a 1st Place for their traditional routine.

Cheer tops division in UCA regional competition

by Jordynn Sager, VOW staff Nov 8, 2024

The cheerleaders  travelled to Rosenberg to attend the UCA Houston Regional a cheer competition in November 3. The team placed first in the Large Varsity Finals division. The also competed in the Game...

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