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CALCULATING AND COUNTING. Seniors Stone Chapman and Jakeline Diaz count their points for All-State Journalism Staff. To be able to acquire this, students need to get 50 points with either photography contests, UIL events or Best of Sno.

Students prepare for UIL, acquire All-State Journalism points

by Victoria Medina Mar 18, 2024

Preparation is the key to success.  Spending hours on end looking at packets filled with journalism materials and story prompts to continue studying for the big day. District UIL slowly creeps around...

HIGHEST STANDARDS. A member of the Lambda Eta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority performs at the spring pep rally. The Sam Houston State University student was part of the strolling demonstration.

Strolling at spring pep rally gives Wildkats new view of Black culture

by Ashley Briones Mar 8, 2024

Step. Clap. Step. Step. Clap. Clap. The sounds took the gym by surprise. As the unknown faces took the gym floor, the response was wild. The synchronized gestures and steps grabbed the attention of the...

Updating the book. Image representing the many new or rewritten laws in Texas.

News laws, legislature will affect police, health care, education

by Kaitlin Burns Mar 8, 2024

As the new year feels a little less new, it becomes a time for changes happening throughout the year to be discussed and made. A major example for Texans is the 774 new laws and legislature that came into...

VOTE. For many seniors, Tuesdays primary election is their first opportunity to vote.

Seniors preparing to vote for first time tomorrow

by Heather Carroll Mar 4, 2024

You stand in line outside of the voting center with a ballot in hand, nervous yet excited to finally be a contributor to deciding who runs things as small as city offices and as big as the entire country.  Senior...

#SUPPORT. The AquaKats found support from their competitors at meets throughout the season with the hashtag swim4frankie.

AquaKats remember friend for positive attitude, love of sport

by Stone Chapman, VOW Staff Writer Mar 4, 2024

Purple tinsel strung through the hair of swimmers, #Swim4Frankie in Sharpie on their backs and murals and posters scattered throughout supporting schools show that the loss of a teammate won't be forgotten....

MAKING A SPLASH. At a competition during the regular season, senior Kelsey Weddington dives into the pool. Weddington placed 11th at the state meet and will dive for Tulane University in the fall.

Senior places 11th at state diving competition, plans to dive for Tulane

by Heather Carroll Mar 4, 2024

Looking off the diving board meters high in the air down at the bubbling water below, senior Kelsey Weddington prepares for her last state diving performance of her high school career. After years of success...

One Act cast brings Mozarts world to life in Amadeus

One Act cast brings Mozart’s world to life in ‘Amadeus’

by Ava Hardin, VOW staff Mar 1, 2024

Amadeus Mozart. Some say he wrote his first concerto at the age of 4, his first symphony at 5, a full opera at 14 and at 25 he met Salieri, the man who is rumored to have taken his life.  Amadeus,...

HOW TO ADMINISTER NARCAN. step by step instructions that could save lives. More than 130 people die every day from opioid-related drug overdoses.

Narcan could be key to saving lives

by Isabella Melin Mar 1, 2024

A recent survey showed that 42% of adults know someone personally who has overdosed. According to the CDC, Opioids are the most common cause of drug overdose deaths. While a drug epidemic of this scale...

WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM. Owners Britney, and Ryan pose on the first ice cream boat in Conroe. The official launch date is set to be March 9th. courtesy of Ryan Stirpe

Conroe Ice Cream Boat gets ready to set sail for spring break

by Victoria Medina Mar 1, 2024

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's an ice cream boat? The concept of an ice cream boat is new and has never been seen in the Conroe community. But the dream of local entrepreneurs Ryan Stirpe and Brittany...

WINNERS. The Sweethearts bring home a lot of awards after the ADTS regionals. The event set the bar high for the remainder of the season.

Sweethearts ‘Swift-ly’ take home awards with Taylor-themed routines

by Ava Hardin, VOW staff Mar 1, 2024

Are you ready for it? Sweethearts started their competition season strong on Feb. 17, taking home  total of 19 awards with soloist, duet, and team performances. Their team and officer song choices all...

TO SAVE THREE LIVES. In the fall blood drive, senior Emily Vaughn begins the donation process.

HOSA blood drive set for March 4

by Sam Favela, VOW staff Feb 23, 2024

As she sits down in the chair and visits with the nurse, the nerves start to kick in. The idea of getting a needle stuck in her arm isn’t ideal, but knowing that it helps save lives makes the sacrifice...

HOW YOUNG IS TOO YOUNG? The increasing trend of young girls using skincare is creating concerns on how young is too young to shop at Sephora.

Keep Gen Alpha out of Sephora

by Jackie Diaz, VOW Staff Feb 23, 2024

Sephora and Ulta serve as one of the top makeup companies in the world and for a good reason. Both franchises offer an abundance of makeup, hair, and skincare products targeted towards teenagers up to...

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