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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...

Leaping into the day. Graphic about leap years strange traits.

Take a Leap: The extra day of February 29

by Kaitlin Burns Feb 23, 2024

The concept of leap year has been around for a very long time, and it is becoming a part of everyday life. Every four years, a new day appears at the end of the shortest month, February. As a result of...

KAT PRIDE. Loving his time under the lights of Yates Stadium, senior Bradley Lottinger dresses as Willie the Wildkat.

Cheer, mascot clinic starts March 4

by Ashley Briones Feb 23, 2024

Band hyping up the crowd, cheerleaders getting their pom poms ready, and Pitkru getting the football players hyped up. These are all of the memorable events that you experience as a member of the cheer...

SPLASH- Senior Kelsey Weddington blew away the crowd by qualifying for state with a 3rd place medal. Weddington will compete in Austin for diving on Friday in hopes to end her senior year advancing to nationals.

AquaKats make waves during regional meet

by Victoria Medina Feb 23, 2024

In front of the Aquakats was an ocean, a crystal clear body of water that was marked with countless lines for lanes. The urge to jump right in was inside of everyone as if the tides were pulling them into...

$7 MILLION DOLLARS FOR 30 SECONDS.  The price of Super Bowl commercials is outlandish and oftentimes a waste.

Super Bowl commercials not worth the money

by Isabella Melin Feb 23, 2024

$7 million. That is approximately how much money a company will spend on a 30-second ad for the Super Bowl. To put that into perspective, if someone had $7 million in hundred dollar bills, it would...

FUTURE HIGHLANDER. Before the National Signing Day ceremony begins, senior Ava Hardin interviews senior Kynlei Chapman before Chapman signs her letter of intent to play softball at McLennan Community College.

Seniors sign National Letters of Intent to play college sports

by Ava Hardin, VOW staff Feb 22, 2024

Signing Day. For high school athletes, it is the ultimate sign of success.  The commemorative occasion where seniors can publicly declare their commitment to their chosen college or university...

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