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The Voice of the Wildkats

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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 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,...

Bubble Boats business solves work, school balance problems

Bubble Boats business solves work, school balance problems

by River Shaunfield, VOW staff Mar 23, 2025

Juggling school and athletics is tough. Through in an after school job at a fast food place or retail store seems somewhat impossible. From this problem, Bubble Boats was born. Bubble Boats is a business...

FINISH STRONG. As the last marking period begins, students have set goals to end the year strong.

Students start last marking period with big goals, expectations

by Jordynn Sager, VOW staff Mar 23, 2025

Pushing through the final half of the semester, students strive for excellence and success. The seniors will take a big picture towards the end of the year for memories. “I am excited to take the...

LEADING THE WAY. At the TAJE convention in San Antonio this fall, Wildkat Media adviser Emily Meachen takes a selfie to enter in the Selfietonio contest with junior Brooke Owsley, senior Ella McDonald, junior Victoria Medina and junior Ashley Briones. While at the convention the Wildkat yearbook and the Voice of the Wildkats online newspaper were both named in the top 10 in the state.

A Teacher’s legacy

by Sujeidy Ortiz, VOW staff Mar 23, 2025

In the world of scholastic journalism, few educators leave a lasting impact as profound as Emily Meachen’s. For nearly three decades, she has been more than just a teacher—she has been a mentor, a...

HELP AVAILABLE. If you or someone close needs help with self harm or other mental health concerns, reach out. There is always help available.

Breaking the silence

by Sujeidy Ortiz, VOW staff Mar 23, 2025

In the shadows of mental health struggles lies a reality that many find difficult to discuss, self-harm. Every year, countless individuals turn to self-injury as a means of coping with overwhelming emotions,...

ALWAYS READY. A group of trainers leave the field after a trip to the field during a timeout.

March set to celebrate athletic trainers

by Quynne Shevchuk, VOW staff Mar 23, 2025

This month is Athletic Trainer Appreciation Month, which means athletes get to celebrate the trainers and everything they do for them so they can have their best performance in their sport. It’s important...

HAIR HAPPINESS. Surrounding a senior, juniors Kyndall Schniffner and Sadie Smith use teamwork to do hair as other cosmetology students socialize. The cosmetology group of students and faculty pampered residents at the Worthington Manor In Conroe.

Styling with heart

by Victoria Medina Mar 23, 2025

The senior center was quiet as only the noise was the light conversation and television filled the room. Many seniors had already grown into a routine, but something was different. With bottles of polish...

COMING SOON. WISD will present the Screen Agers series starting April 1.

Film series centers on living safely in digital world

by Brooke Owsley, VOW staff Mar 21, 2025

In a world where smartphones, social media, and gaming dominate daily life, it is important for people of all ages to understand how it shapes our well-being. The Screenagers project explores the impact...

CHAMPIONS. After a first place win, members of the boys golf team show off their 1st place medals. At the tournament, sophomore Jacob Lee placed 3rd individually.

Wildkats swing to success

by River Shaunfield, VOW staff Mar 19, 2025

Spring season is in full effect and so is the heavy tournament season for the Wildkat golf team. This season the team has been showing great dedication and showing off their skills that they have been...

A sign reading "measles testing" is seen as an outbreak in Gaines County, Texas, has raised concerns over its spread to other parts of the state, in Seminole, Texas, U.S., February 25, 2025. REUTERS/Sebastian Rocandio

Stay safe during Texas measles outbreak

by Brooke Owsley, VOW staff Mar 6, 2025

In recent weeks, Texas has been facing a measles outbreak, a disease that has ravaged the world for years, with countries like Pakistan seeing over 7,000 cases a year. On Feb. 26, a young child died after...

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