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The Voice of the Wildkats
The Student News Site of Willis High School

The Voice of the Wildkats
Ashley Briones

Ashley Briones, VOW contributor

Ashley is a junior and is starting her second year as an editor for yearbook and newspaper at WHS. Ashley has been in UIL journalism, MAO, HOSA, and Student Council. In her free time she likes to go shopping and hang-out with her friends. You can reach her at [email protected].

All content by Ashley Briones
SAVING THREE LIVES. Relaxing while donating, senior Jacob Elliott donated during Monday's blood drive. Every student who donated was sent back to class with a t-shirt and snacks.

HOSA hosts fall blood drive

by Ashley Briones, VOW contributor
Oct 8, 2025
SENIOR KING AND QUEEN CANDIDATES

SENIOR KING AND QUEEN CANDIDATES

SENIOR KING AND QUEEN CANDIDATES

FRESHMEN DUKE AND DUCHESS

JUNIOR DUKE AND DUCHESS

SOPHOMORE DUKE AND DUCHESS

DANCE PRETTY SWEETHEARTS. At the first home game, junior Brooke Dillard lines up with the Sweethearts in the victory line before the game against Klein Collins.

[Photo] Sweethearts lead the way for students future

by Alexzander Talkington, VOW staff
Sep 15, 2025
ALLIE IS PINK. Thursday at 6:30 a prayer vigil is scheduled to show love and support for the Endo family.

Prayer vigil set for freshman fighting rare complications from wisdom teeth removal, flu

by Ashley Briones, VOW contributor
May 21, 2025
HOOK 'EM. Members of Wildkat Media sop at the Bevo statue at the University Coop before heading to ILPC Conference. `

Journalists attend ILPC at UT campus

by Ashley Briones, VOW contributor
May 2, 2025
#SPEAK YOUR MIND. ALS Association and Active Minds announced a collaboration for May to bring awareness to ALS and mental health. May is both Mental Health Awareness Month and ALS Awareness Month.

USC Ice Bucket Challenge storms the internet, brings awareness to mental health

by Ashley Briones, VOW contributor
May 2, 2025
WAITING FOR THEIR TURN. At the speech competition on Wednesday, junior Zoe Mendes and senior Danica Sundquist wait for their competition time. The speech team and ready writing competed at Caney Creek on Wednesday.

Academic UIL finds success at district meet

by Ashley Briones, VOW contributor
Apr 4, 2025
TOO CLOSE TO HOME. A map from the Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management shows the location of the Pauline road fire,

Wildfires spread throughout San Jacinto, Montgomery Counties

by Ashley Briones, VOW contributor
Mar 27, 2025
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, VOW contributor
Mar 25, 2025
THE DEVIL INSIDE. The movie is a tragic story that shows the real truth of a family that had a perfect life until everything went down.

‘Devil in the Family: The fall of Ruby Franke’ hits screens

by Ashley Briones, VOW contributor
Mar 5, 2025
MULTITALENTED. Playing a flute during UIL Marching Contest, sophomore Drue Walker competes with his fellow band members. Walker recently was named the top piccolo player in Texas.

Piccolo player named best in Texas

by Ashley Briones, VOW contributor
Mar 5, 2025
SIX MORE WEEKS. According to the prediction made on Groundhog's Day, there will be more cold weather to come.

Punxsutawney Phil predicts more cold weather

by Ashley Briones, VOW contributor
Feb 19, 2025
CARRY-ON. This thriller from Netflix will make viewers look at TSA and travel in a new way. photo courtesy of Netflix.

Netflix’s ‘Carry-On’ builds suspense

by Ashley Briones, VOW contributor
Feb 11, 2025
Finding new ways to start 2025

Finding new ways to start 2025

by Ashley Briones, VOW contributor
Dec 19, 2024
TEAM CHAMPS. Members of the journalism team pose with their first place team trophy at the Waller Bootvitational UIL Meet on Saturday, Oct. 26.

UIL students compete at Waller’s Boovitational

by Ashley Briones, VOW contributor
Nov 1, 2024
"The Garfield movie" is an amazing movie about a lazy cat that gets a look into the real world. Facing real world challenges that no regular cat would face. photo courtesy of Sony Pictures

Garfield movie craves children’s attention at theaters

by Ashley Briones, VOW contributor
Oct 28, 2024
PHOTOSTORY: A taste of San Antonio

PHOTOSTORY: A taste of San Antonio

by Ella McDonald, Victoria Medina, Ashley Briones, and Brooke Owsley
Oct 15, 2024
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MONSTERS. The story of the Menéndez brothers have captivated the nation and world since the murder of their parents in 1989.

Netflix series on Menendez brothers case sparks new interest

by Ashley Briones, VOW contributor
Oct 10, 2024
TIK TOK FAMOUS. After the video of her interacting with a typical "Karen" customer went viral, senior Kaeley Uhlig became the star of a shirt sold at Keke's Snow Balls.

Viral video spotlights need for respect for working teens

by Ashley Briones, VOW contributor
Oct 9, 2024
WILLIS HAS TALENT. Winners of the talent show pose after the show with the MC KJ Stevenson. Third place winners were brothers junior Javier and sophomore Eric Hebert for their dance to Beggin' by Madcon. Second place went to senior Zisel Braza for her ukulele and singing performance of the classic La Vie En Rose. The first place honors belonged to seniors Cameron Dugan and Dayna Ross for singing Stay by Rhianna.

[Photo] Senior duet wins Wildkat Talent Show

by Brooke Owsley, VOW contributor
Oct 9, 2024
FFA REPS. Dressed with Western flair, seniors Mason Lightfoot and Denna Diggs walk the track as the FFA belle and beau before Fire Up the Kats.

[Photo] Clubs around campus offer something for every Wildkat

by Wildkat Media staff
Oct 10, 2024
KING AND QUEEN CANDIDATES. Kimmora Reed and Cutler Wasson

MUSIC TO YOUR EARS. The band representatives, seniors Brianna Cianceruso and Parker Young, wave to the parade crowd. The couple was chosen by the members of band and colorguard for this honor.

FRESHMEN DUKE AND DUCHESS. Keaton Jeffcoat and Brooklyn Massoth.

PLAYING HER TUNES. Marching with the band, senior Prima Dabi plays the fight song.

BANKRUPT CLEVELAND.

ROLE MODEL. With her daughter, math teacher Jennifer Mitchell shows her name on the spine of her book. photo courtesy of Jennifer Mitchell

Math teacher publishes book over Ceva’s Theorem

by Ashley Briones, VOW contributor
Sep 19, 2024
FUN IN THE STANDS. Members of the brass section play at the Thursday night game at Klein Memorial Stadium. HORNS UP. Because many of the school share stadiums, Thursday night games are necessary.

[Photo] VIDEO: Spirit groups shine under Friday night lights

Sep 13, 2024
CHEERS IN THE RAIN. Cheerleader of the week Kyndall Schniffer cheers on the sidelines of the Klein Collins game. The Kats won the game 40-7.

HONORED. During the summer, sophomore Drue Walker was honored as an Outstanding Performer Award during state solo and ensemble contest.

Piccolo player honored with Outstanding Performer Award at state Solo-Ensemble contest

by Ashley Briones and Charles Ibukun
Aug 23, 2024
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New Transportation Director saves families during recent floods

New Transportation Director saves families during recent floods

by Ashley Briones, VOW contributor
May 26, 2024
Dulce Silverio playing her saxophone along with all of her band teammates.

Band, colorguard show community their skills

by Ashley Briones, VOW contributor
May 18, 2024
CANDIDATES. The Montgomery County Fair Queen next to all of her runner ups.

Junior crowned Montgomery County Fair Queen

by Ashley Briones, VOW contributor
May 18, 2024
MAGIC TICKET. In the DramaKats production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, senior Breanna Keelan ends her performance as Willy Wonka with a smile. photo by Ashley Briones

[Photo] WILDKAT PHOTO OF THE WEEK

Aug 25, 2023
TATTOO ARTIST- Junior Victoria Perdomo paints students arm for Easter party. Their Easter activity was for the Special Education students where the event had vast activites such as bubble popping and bowling.

DEDICATED. During class English teacher Bridgett Thomas is teaching her students about poems. Thomas has been teaching for 17 year's.

English teacher named top in school

by Ashley Briones, VOW contributor
Apr 22, 2024
BESTIES. After feature writing results were announced junior Ella Mcdonald and senior Jakeline Diaz show off their awards.

UIL journalism, speech head to regionals

by Ashley Briones, VOW contributor
Apr 20, 2024
Daiso offers something for everyone

Daiso offers something for everyone

by Ashley Briones, VOW contributor
Apr 13, 2024
WINNERS. The Alleykats celebrate their win at state by holding up their trophy high up.

Alleykats advance to Nationals after winning state championship

by Ashley Briones, VOW contributor
Apr 5, 2024
SETTING THE BEAT. During the Walk of Champions celebrating powerlifting, the Sweethearts and bowling, sophomore Charlotte McKinney plays with the drumline. The drumline leads the walkthrough parade through the school in honor of the teams headed to state and national competition. photo Ashley Briones

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, VOW contributor
Mar 8, 2024
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, VOW contributor
Feb 23, 2024
TIME TO ACT. The government should should take act on the anti-fentanyl bill because there are people that are going through addiction everyday and the government isn't doing anything about it.

Anti-Fentanyl bill crisis warrants immediate action

by Ashley Briones, VOW contributor
Feb 9, 2024
DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE TIME> Calling all Pre-K through 8th grade Daughters and Fathers! Tickets for the 2nd Annual Daddy Daughter Sweetheart Ball are now available.

Daddy Daughter Sweetheart Ball set for Feb. 9

by Ashley Briones, VOW contributor
Jan 25, 2024
PUT ON YOUR DANCING SHOES. The cast and crew of Footloose. The musical will be on stage Friday and Saturday at the WISD Performing Arts Center.

[Photo] Footloose hits stage Friday, Saturday

by Sujeidy Ortiz and Gaby DeLaRosa
Jan 24, 2024
Christmas parade spreads cheer through community on Dec. 9

Christmas parade spreads cheer through community on Dec. 9

by Ashley Briones, VOW contributor
Dec 2, 2023
LISTEN UP. Coach Trent Miller guides his players through plays and motivates them to win the game. Coach Miller was able to lead his team to a 10-0 undefeated regular season, and pushed his team to the 3rd round of playoffs, and won himself the title, district coach of the year.

[Photo] Wildkats honored with district accolades

by Victoria Medina, VOW contributor
Dec 2, 2023
ALL-AMERICAN. With senior quarterback DJ Lagway leading the way, the Wildkat football team keeps making history.

[Photo] Team continues to break records, make history

Nov 17, 2023
WILDKATS GOING PLACES. Admiring the wall of seniors who have been accepted to colleges, senior Bradley Lottinger enjoys his iced coffee.

Students rewarded with iced coffee for planning their future

by Ashley Briones, VOW contributor
Nov 16, 2023
LONG LIVE THE KING. At the Veterans Day service held on Friday, principal Eric King speaks to the crowd.

[Photo] School, community celebrates King for positive impact

Nov 12, 2023
TIS THE SEASON. When the correct time to deck the halls?

Tis the season to be jolly

by Ashley Briones, VOW contributor
Nov 12, 2023
STANDING AT ATTENTION. During the Veterans Day ceremony, sophomore Michael Belcher stands with the other AFJROTC cadets during the national anthem. The flag-raising ceremony was held in honor of community members who served in the armed forces. photo by Ashley Briones

FOOTLOOSE CAST. The 2024 musical cast has been announced.

Footloose cast announced, musical practice starts

by Ashley Briones, VOW contributor
Nov 9, 2023
Last pep rally gives memories to last a lifetime

Last pep rally gives memories to last a lifetime

by Ashley Briones, VOW contributor
Nov 2, 2023
READY TO DOMINATE. Taking the field against Cleveland freshman Day'Jon Moore, senior Derek Lagway and , senor Zach Lang run through the victory line with their teammates.

[Photo] Wildkats break records, remain undefeated

by Sydney Prihoda and Kelsie Wyland
Oct 5, 2023
POP. The UIL kickoff starts with a great popcorn bar for all of the students and teachers.

UIL kickoff starts with great pop

by Ashley Briones, VOW contributor
Oct 3, 2023
COTTON BALL FESTIVITIES. Fun challenges occur in the AG building, sophomore Reed Regan is scoping and scoping cotton balls. The new bonds that occur in the AG building connect not only one's animals to themselves but also each other

FFA starts the year with new goals

by Ashley Briones and Victoria Medina
Sep 25, 2023
SWEET PICKLES. Mr. Pickles hangs out with his students while they are in class.

Much loved cat benefits from gofundme

by Ashley Briones and Victoria Medina
Sep 22, 2023
WHS ROYALTY. King and and queen candidates Marcos Ramos and Zoey White.

PRETTY IN PINK. Members of the softball team goes back to the 80s at the 2023 homecoming parade. This year's homecoming theme is Games Wildkats Play.

FUNDRAISER SEASON. Morgan Thomas and Jasmyna Joyner talk to the members about the importance of the fundraisers. Every year the science club hosts fundraisers for their activities.

Science club ready for new year

by Ashley Briones, VOW contributor
Sep 7, 2023
TIED UP. Members of the tennis team wait on Friday for senior Brayden Leinweber to finish his singles game. In an unusual twist, both players were struggling with cramping in the incredibly long match, but Leinweber was able to continue playing, winning the game and match.

Tennis works to secure play-off position

by Ashley Briones, VOW contributor
Sep 5, 2023
LET'S GO CRAZY. The cheerkats win the spirit stick at the Annual UCA camp. UCA camp was a great place for them to learn new material and build camaraderie. photo courtesy of Wildkat Cheer

Cheerleaders bananas over camp results

by Ashley Briones, VOW contributor
Aug 25, 2023
WILDKAT WAVES. Cheering as the bus leaves the parking lot, senior Katie Leggett and the other junior and seniors cheerleaders join the drumline, Sweethearts and other fans saying goodbye to the wrestling team. The team is competing at regionals this weekend in Allen.

SENIOR SEASON. Coach David Opp stands with his senior players after the senior night festivities.

[Photo] Change evident in soccer program

by Juan Meza Chavez, VOW staff
Feb 3, 2023
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