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The Voice of the Wildkats
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
Ava Hardin

Ava Hardin, VOW staff

Ava Hardin is a junior at Willis High School. This is her first year as a member of the yearbook and newspaper staff. This school year she’s serving as Vice-President Social Officer on Sweethearts and secretary of her  Cohort.

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DEVILISH GRIN. As one of many devils in the play, senior Joseph Sheldon contemplates his next move in "The Devil in Sherman Marsh"

[Photo] Senior dramakats end year on comical note

by Heather Carroll
May 18, 2024
END OF THE SEASON. Acting choir director Brandon Ramos addresses the crowd at the spring Pop Show. Ramos led the choir during contest season while director Chelsea Jimenez was on maternity leave.

[Photo] VIDEO: Harmonies in competition

by Tripp Brown
May 18, 2024
GRUNGY. Channeling his inner Kurt Cobain, senior Tripp Brown sings during the choir pop show featuring 90s hits. photo by Ava Hardin

Cicada-geddon hits Texas with combined broods, zombie fungus

Cicada-geddon hits Texas with combined broods, zombie fungus

by Ava Hardin, VOW staff
Apr 29, 2024
DISTRICT CHAMP. Senior Gracie Saucedo was named District 13-6A Prose Champion. Saucedo was coached by theater teacher Meg Standley.

[Photo] First time UIL speaker wins district

by Victoria Medina
Apr 13, 2024
ONE LAST PERFORMANCE. Members of the One Act Play cast take a bow after their first public performance of "Amadeus."

After successful contest season, ‘Amadeus’ takes final bow

by Ava Hardin, VOW staff
Mar 20, 2024
One Act cast brings Mozart's world to life in 'Amadeus'

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

by Ava Hardin, VOW staff
Mar 1, 2024
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
ROCK ME AMADEUS. In a scene from the One Act Play's public performance, Antonio Salieri, played by senior Aiden Hamilton, prays as death, played by senior Marcus Shumake darkens the stage. At zone competition on Thursday, Hamilton was named Best Actor by the judges. Also named best actor was Breanna Keelan who played Constanze Mozart. photo by Ava Hardin

ROCK ME AMADEUS. In a scene from the One Act Play's public performance of Amadeus, Antonio Salieri, played by senior Aiden Hamilton, prays as death, played by senior Marcus Shumake, darkens the stage. At zone competition on Thursday, Hamilton was named Best Actor by the judges. Also named best actor was Breanna Keelan who played Constanze Mozart. photo by Ava Hardin

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
SPECIAL DELIVERY. During the winter break, sophomore Annabell Smith-Grimm delivers treats and sandwiches to a Montgomery County Fire station. She visited all the stations to share a message of positivity to the first responders. courtesy of Annabell Smith-Grimm

Sophomore delivers positivity message to first responders

by Ava Hardin, VOW staff
Jan 12, 2024
TIS THE SEASON. Every day of the holiday season can be brighter if you love Christmas movies thanks to Freeform's 25 Days of Christmas Movies.

Freeform’s features festive shows all holiday season

by Ava Hardin, VOW staff
Dec 14, 2023
Piccolo prowess pays off

Piccolo prowess pays off

by Ava Hardin, VOW staff
Dec 14, 2023
STAY GOLD. Bathed in blue stage lights, senior Joseph Sheldon and junior Alyssa Meier bring the characters of Ponyboy and Cherry to life. The advanced drama classes performed the play for the public Tuesday and Wednesday nights. photo by Ava Hardin

[Photo] WILDKAT PHOTO OF THE WEEK

Aug 25, 2023
SMILE SIS. After the ceremony, junior Fernanda Ruiz has her photo taken by her sister.

NHS, Mu Alpha Theta welcomes new members

by Ava Hardin, VOW staff
Nov 8, 2023
CAN YOU SURVIVE? "Five Nights at Freddy's," based on a popular video game, will open in theaters on Oct. 27.

FNAF movie set to disappoint

by Ava Hardin, VOW staff
Oct 23, 2023
Haunted House brings fun frights

Haunted House brings fun frights

by Ava Hardin, VOW staff
Oct 16, 2023
EVERY CENT COUNTS. Working with Rotary International, Interact is collecting pennies to eradicate polio.

Interact proves every cent counts

by Ava Hardin, VOW staff
Sep 27, 2023
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STRIKE A POSE. Ending their national champion kick routine, members of the Sweethearts close the dance in style.

Sweethearts bring home 13th national title

by Ava Hardin, VOW staff
May 18, 2023
COFFEE TIME. As part of Generation Texas Week, seniors Savannah Paske and Taylor Hayes checks in to Coffee with Counselors with counselors Karol Smith and Victoria Reed. The event is just one example of events the group conducts throughout the year to help seniors focus on college and careers.

Week celebrates impact of school counselors

by Ava Hardin, VOW staff
Feb 10, 2023
I CAN BUY MYSELF FLOWERS. A new stronger Miley is back with her new album. The first song "Flowers" broke the record for the most streams in one week.

New tunes blooming, rumors brewing as ‘Flowers’ breaks records

by Ava Hardin, VOW staff
Feb 9, 2023
FATHER & SON. During a performance of "Big Fish" Marcus Shumake and Aiden Hamilton act as Edward Bloom as his son Will.

‘Big Fish’ makes big splash

by Ava Hardin, VOW staff
Feb 9, 2023
SWEETHEARTS DANCE. The drill team is hosting a fund raising event on Feb. 10 for dads and their daughters.

Sweethearts host daddy-daughter dance

by Ava Hardin, VOW staff
Jan 27, 2023
ATTACK THE PROBLEM. The new push to catch and punish students who vape on campus hopes to help students make smarter decisions when it comes to vaping.

Anti-vaping policies, video aims to educate

by Ava Hardin, VOW staff
Jan 19, 2023
Deck the halls with holiday hymns

Deck the halls with holiday hymns

by Ava Hardin, VOW staff
Dec 12, 2022
WITCHY WOMAN. Playing the role of the witch, senior Jayci Shaw looks in the Witch's handbook for a spell to cast.

Advanced drama students pack week full of performances

by Ava Hardin, VOW staff
Dec 8, 2022
CUTE AND CUDDLY. Mr. Pickles roams the Ag barn entertaining the humans and animals in the building.

Precious Mr. Pickles adds joy to ag barn

by Ava Hardin, VOW staff
Nov 18, 2022
WECLOME. Introducing the choir to the audience, choir director Laurelyn Korfage smiles at the Veteran's Day concert. This is the first year for her to be head choir director.

Sing for your choir, stand for your flag

by Ava Hardin, VOW staff
Nov 15, 2022
WECLOME. Introducing the choir to the audience, choir director Laurelyn Korfage smiles at the Veteran's Day concert. This is the first year for her to be head choir director.

SCARY STUFF. Demonstrating how to create a wound, guest speaker Monica uses Emma Atkinson as a model. Monica showed the students techniques, then they practiced on each other.

Cosmetology learns scary skills with special effects guest speaker

by Ava Hardin, VOW staff
Nov 2, 2022
LOVING SUPPORT. Surprised by the show of love for the band and guard as they leave for contest, junior Nevaeh Scholwinski reacts with her arms loaded,

Band travels for UIL, brings home Sweepstakes

by Ava Hardin, VOW staff
Oct 21, 2022
WELCOME TO HARGA. What starts out as a sweet adventure in the Swedish countryside turns sinister in Midsommar.

Vacation turns to terror in Midsommar 2019 (R)

by Ava Hardin, VOW staff
Oct 20, 2022
HAPPY DAYS. Sometimes the littlest thing like seeing a pretty flower or a smile from a friend can make a day a little brighter.

Small things can improve students moods

by Ava Hardin, VOW staff
Oct 19, 2022
SPOOKTACULAR. Cosmetology is hosting a fall spa day, Saturday, Oct 29.

Cosmetology’s open salon day will provide hair-raising experience

by Ava Hardin, VOW staff
Oct 19, 2022
MEDAL WINNERS. After a successful meet, the team celebrates the medal winners.

Cross country team takes home the gold

by Ava Hardin, VOW staff
Oct 4, 2022
ALL ARE WELCOME. Coach George Lee talks to prospective members at the first FCA meeting.

God, goals, glory encourage student athletes to join FCA

by Ava Hardin, VOW staff
Sep 28, 2022
THE MANY FACES OF WILDKAT CHOIR. Taking a group shot after the performance, members of all choir classes come together. The Short and Sweet concert is traditionally the first concert of the year for the program.

Short and Sweet concert starts choir season on high note

by Ava Hardin, VOW staff
Sep 28, 2022
DANCE PRETTY. At the Saturday workshop for the little Sweethearts, a dancer teaches part of the dance for the game performance.

[Photo] Arts add beauty, happiness to education

by Gracie Brumlow, VOW staff
Sep 22, 2022

Ready, Set, Go. Cross Country season starts strong

by Ava Hardin, VOW staff
Sep 6, 2022
LUNCH-TIME CHAT. During a CTE lunch, new assistant principal Rickie Duncan visits with junior Emily Vaughn.

[Photo] New administrators 'go extra mile' toward new vision of school

Aug 23, 2022
New Sweetheart director introduces induction tradition

New Sweetheart director introduces induction tradition

by Ava Hardin, VOW staff
Aug 21, 2022
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