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LUCKY DAY. Enjoying the good luck rain on their wedding day, English teachers DeAnna Slovak and Chris Slovak pose on the happiest day of their lives.  courtesy of DeAnna Slovak

Wildkat couples share stories of working together

by Brooke Owsley, VOW staff Feb 10, 2025

Love is in the air this week as Valentine's brings couples together in the halls and classrooms. But for some teachers, love is always right down the hall since they work with their spouse. While...

PEAKY BLINDERS IS BACK. The world of  Birmingham, England is back with a new Peaky Blinders movie.  Photo courtesy of Netflix.

World of ‘Peaky Blinders’ back with movie release news

by River Shaunfield, VOW staff Feb 10, 2025

Peaky Blinders, by Steven Knight, is an intriguing British historical crime drama in which the skein of history, family, and ambition turns into a brutal struggle for power. Set in post-World War I Birmingham,...

THE REVIVAL. Duck Dynasty is back with a new series featuring Willie, Korie and their children. courtesy of A&E

King of Reality returns to A&E

by River Shaunfield, VOW staff Feb 10, 2025

Nearly a decade since it first went off the air, the series, Duck Dynasty, is staging its highly anticipated return in the summer of 2025 with Duck Dynasty: The Revival.This once-viral reality series took...

LOVE IN THE AIR. SNHS is beginning to sell roses for their yearly Valentine Fundraiser. From prices from 3 to 5 dollars, students are able to purchase roses, cards and chocolates for their special someone during lunches.

Spanish NHS sells roses, candy in Valentine’s fundraiser during lunches

by Victoria Medina Feb 10, 2025

Roses are red. Violets are blue. Spanish NHS is selling roses for you. It is not too late to grab a treat for your Valentine at lunch this week. Starting on Feb. 3, the Spanish National Honor Society...

MAGIC FOOT.  Taking him to the final round, senior Kamden Frazier sings Barfee's song "Magic Foot." He is joined by Chip played by junior Jhun Abarquez and Leaf Coneybear played by Chege Wachege.

Musical brings laughs to stage

by Ella McDonald, VOW Staff Feb 9, 2025

Magic Foot, Take me to the final round. Magic Foot, I barely lift it off the ground. Magic Foot, I do it without making a sound. Magic Foot, write the letter. Magic Foot, write the perfect letter. Magic...

FFA WEEK. Starting Feb. 18, there will be dress up days celebrating FFA Week.

National FFA week set for Feb. 15-22

by Brooke Owsley, VOW staff Feb 8, 2025

For over 100 years, Future Farmers Association, or FFA has allowed students to learn a sense of responsibility, leadership while meeting new people and learning new things. To celebrate the contribution...

HEARTBREAK. The heart-wrenching stories of families being torn apart serve as a poignant reminder of the human cost of such policies.

New immigration policies create emotional toll to families, schools

by Sujeidy Ortiz, VOW staff Feb 6, 2025

In recent months, a new policy initiative has emerged, casting a shadow over the sanctity of schools across the nation. As directed by the administration, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has...

REGIONAL BOUND. With intensity, junior Steven Nguyen dominates over an opponent from Oak Ridge. The wrestling team competed in a tri against the Tigers and War Eagles.

Wrestling heads to regional competition

by Brooke Owsley, VOW staff Feb 6, 2025

The steps to wrestling seem simple enough. Face your opponent, pin your opponent and win the match. But it is actually much more complex than that. It takes weeks of strict discipline and training...

MAYHEM. Gaga's new album is set to release on March 7. Preorders are available now. courtesy of ladygaga.com

Gaga shows her magic with ‘Abracadabra’

by Lillianna Weeks, vow writer Feb 5, 2025

On February 3, 2025, Lady Gaga captivated audiences at the Grammy Awards by debuting her new single "Abracadabra" during a commercial break. This unveiling marks a significant moment in her career as it...

LET'S CHOOSE AMERICA. Government officials are becoming more and more comfortable showing what their real agenda is. Regardless of parties, the American people have a responsibility to uphold their oath, liberty and justice for all.

Elon Musk reveals his true colors at Trump inauguration

by Isabella Melin, VOW staff Feb 5, 2025

During the inauguration events of President Trump, the newly elected administrator of the Department of Government Efficiency, Elon Musk, threw his right arm up in an alarmingly and all too familiar salute....

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