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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
Ella McDonald

Ella McDonald, VOW staff

Ella McDonald is a senior and this is her second year being a part of Wildkat Media. She got third at district last school year for feature writing and placed fifth at regionals. She is also the vice president of Interact club. In her free time, Ella enjoys collecting K-pop albums, listening to music, and watching basketball. You can reach her at [email protected]
All content by Ella McDonald
ALL IN A ROW. During the UIL Region 9 contest at Woodforest Bank Stadium in Shenandoah on Tuesday, members of the Wildkat Band trumpet section play part of their show Dimensions of Destiny. The band has one more contest, The Bands of America contest on Nov. 9. photo by Ella McDonald

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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PENNY WISE WAS HERE. Sharing the convention space with a comicon convention made for intersting people watching and a few scary moments. Entering the hotel elevator on Sunday night, adviser Emily Meachen, senior Ella McDonald and junior Victoria Medina found a red balloon conjuring memories of "It."

[Photo] Journalists attend conference, bring home awards

by Sujeidy Ortiz, VOW staff
Oct 15, 2024
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LIKE PROS. After technical difficulties caused the need for a second start, senior Cameron Dugan and Dayna Ross laugh off the problems like pros.

[Photo] Senior duet wins Wildkat Talent Show

by Brooke Owsley, VOW staff
Oct 9, 2024
KITTIE CUTENESS OVERLOAD. Setting in to her new home, Piper shows off her white socks.

Kitten provides new learning experiences, opportunities for Ag students

by Ella McDonald, VOW staff
Oct 3, 2024
TWINSIES. Showing their Wildkat spirit on twin day, senior Amy Garcia and AP government teacher Dr. Linda Crowl dress alike.

[Photo] VIDEO: Homecoming dress up days provide fun for all Wildkats

by Elijah Maddox and Nathan Riner
Oct 3, 2024
MAKING A DIFFERENCE. Making signs for Pennies for Polio, Brooke Owsley joins other Interact members during a meeting.

[Photo] Clubs around campus offer something for every Wildkat

by Wildkat Media staff
Oct 10, 2024
KING AND QUEEN CANDIDATES. Marisol Gonzalez and Kevin Fonseca

[Photo] Homecoming parade fills streets with ‘games Wildkats play’

by River Shaunfield, VOW staff
Sep 26, 2024
GIANT MUM and GIANT SMILE. With the cheerleaders, senior Mylee Williams waves at the crowd lining the streets of the parade.

CELEBRATE. The clock hit zero and Coach Fitzgerald jumps into Day'jon Moore's arms. Willis beat The Woodlands 45-42.

Win over The Woodlands continues Kat’s winning streak

by Ella McDonald, VOW staff
Sep 26, 2024
NAIL BITER. The last seconds of the game were high stakes. On the sidelines, cheerleaders watch in anticipation as senior kicker Justin Willis makes the winning field goal.

TOO FAST. Rushing to the end zone to score a touchdown, junior Jermaine Bishop sprints past The Woodlands' defense.

SENIOR SPIRIT The senior cheerleaders got to decorate their megaphones to show their school spirit. On the sidelines, senior Londyn Cox yells through her decorated megaphone to support the Kats.

WILDKATS NEVER DIE. Before and after every football game, the Wildkat band plays school song. Locking pinkies, seniors Justin Willis and Kelan Harris sing along.

NAIL BITER. Dayna Ross and Audrey hensley

TOUCHDOWN. After the first touchdown, everyone in the audience was hyped. Jumping enthusiastically, sophomore cheerleaders Lauren Stafford and junior Desaray Wilkerson scream.

GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY. At the game against The Woodlands, sophomore Jaylynn Phipps, senior Gia Casso, junior Kyndall Schiffner and junior Courtney Pelton cheer with their gold poms. The cheer team incorporated the gold poms in honor of children with cancer.

[Photo] Wildkats cheerleaders support childhood cancer awareness

by Brooke Owsley, VOW staff
Sep 24, 2024
CLASS OF 2025.

CLASS OF 2025.

[Photo] Meet the 2024 homecoming court

Sep 23, 2024
ROLE MODEL. A young girl who participated in the Future Sweethearts clinic looks up at junior Josie Oatman.

Cheer, Sweethearts build dreams for future Wildkats under Friday night lights

by Ella McDonald, VOW staff
Sep 20, 2024
SOUNDS OF FREEDOM. Playing at the pep rally with an American theme, senior Nate Riner performs with the band. Students and teachers filled the halls with red, white and blue as the stars and stripes inspired the theme America, Home of the Wildkats. photo by Ella McDonald

UNSTOPPABLE. Hurdling over defenders, junior Jermaine Bishop lets nothing get in his way of a first down. In the first game of the season Bishop accumulated 117 years and 14 years on kick off return.

Kats silence critics with 40-7 victory over Klein Collins

by Ella McDonald, VOW staff
Sep 13, 2024
RECOGNITION. These students are the 2024-2025 College Board National Recognition Program Scholars for Willis High School which celebrate students who excel academically on College Board assessments including PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT10, and AP Exams. Christopher Aleman, Jose Alvarez, Lindsay Boston, Giavanna Casso, Brigham Cesan, Cade Ford, Ava Foster, Kamden Frazier, Brianna Fuerte, Odalys Garay, Melissa Guerrero, Hayden Irvine, Jasmyna Joyner, Elijah Maddox, Aliyah Owoseni, Daysi Palma, Cory Pierce, Alexis Plummer, Ian Sheridan, Danica Sundquist, Kaeley Uhlig, and Dylan VanWyk

CollegeBoard recognizes students for excellence

by Ella McDonald, VOW staff
Sep 13, 2024
LEADER OF THE BAND. Not letting a little rain stop the fun, senior Faith Nichols leads the band during the game against Klein Collins game Thursday night.

RAIN, RAIN GO AWAY. Wearing her poncho to keep her dry, sophomore Hailey Turner gives sophomore AJ Tuner a drink during a break in the game. Traveling with the team is part of the trainers' jobs, evern on Thursday games.

GOD BLESS THE USA. With his hand over his heart, senior Justin Willis joins the team during the national anthem before the game. Thursday games make Fridays tough for players after arriving home late after the game.

[Photo] Thursday night games cause Friday problems

by Brooke Owsley, VOW staff
Sep 6, 2024
SWIFTIE STRONG. People should do what they love. Society can't  let fear control what they do with their life. That is how the people evoking fear win.

Stand with Swifties

by Ella McDonald, VOW staff
Aug 28, 2024
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Sweethearts end Swift-themed season with spring show

Sweethearts end Swift-themed season with spring show

by Ella McDonald, VOW staff
Apr 20, 2024
ROLL. Cameron Medina throws the ball in the lane to get a perfect score.

[Photo] Alleykats advance to Nationals after winning state championship

by Ashley Briones
Apr 5, 2024
WINNERS. At the Sam Houston Kat Cup at Time to Spare, the AlleyKats won the first place trophy. After a successful season, the team will bowl at regionals March 3.

Striking their way to victory, Alleykats win again

by Ella McDonald, VOW staff
Feb 9, 2024
FROM DARKNESS, LIGHT. With the purpose of educating students and the public about of prejudice and hatred in the world, the Holocaust Museum Houston opened its doors in March of 1996.

Holocaust museum trip leaves emotional impact on Wildkats

by Ella McDonald, VOW staff
Jan 26, 2024
SNOWBALL FIGHT. Playing in the snow, a students from an area elementary school throws a snowball.

[Photo] Christmas in the Barn brings holiday magic

Dec 13, 2023
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COLORING CHRISTMAS. With wonder in his eyes, a child gets help coloring ornaments at Christmas in the Barn.

ROBOTIC FUN.

CHRISTMAS SPIRIT. Lainey

LET IT SNOW. Having a blast with the snow provided by the WISD Educational Foundation, a student enjoys Christmas in the Barn.

CANDY CANE IS MY FAVORITE.

FFA FESTIVITIES. Pitching inn with the FFA area, freshmen Sofia Edwards and Megan Stafford help with Christmas in the Barn.

HARD CANDY CHRISTMAS. Working the table for Spanish Honors Society, juniors Sam Favela and Mary Aikman get ready for the kids to show up.

REINDEER GAMES. Waiting her turn to play a game, a student from an area school enjoys Christmas in the Barn.

FACES OF THE SEASON. Painting Christmas cheer on the faces of the children at Christmas in the Barn, sophomore Victoria Martinez volunteers with Spanish Honors Society.

seniors Andrew Murray and Bradley Lottinger

SCAM ALERT. Don't enter personal information in to sketchy websites or apps.

Scam alert: don’t fall for Instagram Wrapped

by Ella McDonald, VOW staff
Nov 8, 2023
BOYCOTT THE BUCK. After Starbucks recent support in Israel, many people have decided to boycott the company.

[Photo] Starbucks support in Israel brews boycotts around the country

by Jackie Diaz, VOW Staff
Nov 7, 2023
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[Photo] Survey says – Halloween edition

Oct 18, 2023
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