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The Student News Site of Willis High School

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

The Voice of the Wildkats
Ashley Briones

Ashley Briones

Ashley is a sophomore and is starting her first year as an editor for yearbook and newspaper at WHS. For the past year she 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.

All content by Ashley Briones
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.

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

English teacher named top in school

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

Daiso offers something for everyone

by Ashley Briones
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
Apr 5, 2024
SPRING INTO FUN. Enjoy the fun of the Easter party hosted by Spanish National Honor Society, junior PJ Hahs plays in the bubbles with his balloon sword. photo by Ashley Briones

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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

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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
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
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 isnt doing anything about it.

Anti-Fentanyl bill crisis warrants immediate action

by Ashley Briones
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
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
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
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
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

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FOOTLOOSE CAST. The 2024 musical cast has been announced.

Footloose cast announced, musical practice starts

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

Last pep rally gives memories to last a lifetime

by Ashley Briones
Nov 2, 2023
READY TO DOMINATE. Taking the field against Cleveland freshman DayJon 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
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 ones 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.

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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
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
Sep 5, 2023
LETS 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
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.

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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
Feb 3, 2023
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