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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
All content by Emily Meachen
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.

[Photo] Academic UIL finds success at district meet

by Ashley Briones
Apr 4, 2025
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EARLY RELEASE TODAY.

[Photo] Early release schedule for March 7

Mar 7, 2025
OLD FAITHFUL. One of the main attractions of Yellowstone National Park, Old Faithful erupts about every 90 minutes shooting boiling water 106 to 184 feet high. Over 4 million people visit Yellowstone each year.

[Photo] National parks must stay

by Isabella Melin
Mar 5, 2025
SHARP DRESSED TEAM. Before delivering their first round performance, freshman Ella Kouba, freshman Anne Marie Carman, freshman Carter Bernard, junior Isaiah Higgins, senior Danica Sundquist and freshman Alyssa Dennis take a quick picture.

[Photo] Academic UIL prepares for district competition

by Peter Wetsch, VOW staff
Mar 5, 2025
HOCO FUN. One the sidelines of the homecoming game, junior Peter Wetsch joins Principal Eric King. nAs a member of the yearbook staff Wetsch was able to enjoy Friday Night Lights of the sidelines taking photos.

[Photo] Exchange program easy way to see world

by Peter Wetsch, VOW staff
Feb 20, 2025
THE RULES. At the start of the musical, Rona Lisa played by Avalon Barreto goes over the rules of the bee.

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.

[Photo] Musical brings laughs to stage

Feb 9, 2025
I'M SORRY YOU MISSED THE SILENT Q. In her featured song "Prayer of the Comfort Counselor" freshman Janessa Flores plays her role as Mitch.

FRITOS! M&MS! OREOS! After being eliminated from the spelling bee, Mitch, played by Jhun Abarquez, comes back to the stage to sell candy and snacks and to explain his main distraction.

OVERACHIEVER. Playing the classic overachiever Marcy, freshman Ella Kouba ends the song "I Speak Six Languages."

A MOTHER'S LOVE. Playing Olive's absent mother, senior Odalys Garay sings to her daughter in a touching song, "I love You."

WINNER, WINNER. Celebrating spelling the winning word, senior Kamden Frazier's character Barfee: reacts after winning the contest.

ADULTS IN CHARGE. Senior Avalon Barreto and junior Aleczander Talkington play Rona Lisa and Vice Principal Panch. The two characters were the announcers of the spelling bee.

BE SMART, BE COOL. Acting as Schwartzy, sophomore Olivia Calvello sings "Woe Is Me."

SUPERINTENDENT SMART. Dr. Kimberly James spells a word correctly as a guest speller from the audience Saturday night. Each performance, audience members were invited to be extras in the musical.

BYE-BYE. Members of the chorus sing a speller off the stage after the speller missed their word.

I'M NOT THAT SMART. As the quirky and hilarious Leaf Coneybear, freshman Chege Wachege shows off his bright clothing and bright smile.

PRETTY IN PINK. Trying to spell a word correctly, senior Ava Foster, a member of the chorus, gives her best guess.

HOLY COW. English teacher Chris Slovak towers above the spellers as The Holy Cow.

K-A-T-S. At the competition showcase on Thursday, sophomore Emma Stalder dazzles the crowd. The cheer team is headed to UIL competition in Ft. Worth today.

[Photo] Cheer heads to state competition

by Jordynn Sager, VOW staff
Jan 17, 2025
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senior Mylee Williams

junior Lexi Graham and freshman Autumn Lewis

freshman Lilly Clark

CHRISTMAS IN A CUP. So many great options exist for Christmas drinks this season.

[Photo] Enter the holiday season with amazing festive holiday drinks

by Lillianna Weeks, VOW staff
Dec 13, 2024
JINGLE TUNES. The perfect playlist for the holiday season can get everyone in the Christmas spirit.

[Photo] Perfect Christmas playlists can bring joy, feelings of nostalgia

by Quynne Shevchuk, VOW staff
Dec 12, 2024
SANTA'S FAVORITE FLICKS. Movies are a big part of the holidays season.

[Photo] Movies bring joy to holiday season

by Jordynn Sager, VOW staff
Dec 10, 2024
LOCKED IN. Giving advice on perfecting the DBQ, junior Ann Boyd talks to her mentor during a writers workshop during Wildkat Way.

[Photo] AP World History’s writers workshop closes session one

by Brooke Owsley, VOW staff
Nov 12, 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.

[Photo] UIL students compete at Waller’s Boovitational

by Ashley Briones
Nov 1, 2024
TOUCHDOWN CELEBRATION. After a Wildkat touchdown members of the Raider team run the flags from end zone to end zone.

[Photo] Raider team provides opportunities for cadets

by Quynne Shevchuk, VOW staff
Oct 18, 2024
GOOD UNDER PRESSURE. Before the start of the game against New Caney, senior Terri Lawrence takes the field with his fellow Wildkats. Lawrence had 171 yards in the game including rushing, passing and kick off return. He also made a touchdown against the Eagles.

[Photo] Wildkats under pressure as team faces undefeated Tigers in 'Battle of 45'

Oct 15, 2024
HARD WORK PAYS OFF. After the awards ceremony junior Ashley Briones, Senior Ella McDonald, junior Victoria Medina and junior Brooke Owsley show off the awards won.

[Photo] Journalists attend conference, bring home awards

Oct 15, 2024
MATH MAGIC. Students who love math have an honor society just for all things math. Mu Alpha Theta combines with NHS to hold an induction each year.

[Photo] Clubs around campus offer something for every Wildkat

by Wildkat Media staff
Oct 10, 2024
UIL READY. Members of the UIL team who attended the SAC take a group shot before coming home.

[Photo] UIL conference prepares students for competition

by Victoria Medina
Sep 30, 2024
RIDING IN STYLE. With the freshman football team, freshmen Kyler Rodriguez and Jamal Lagway enjoy their first parade as high schoolers.

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

by River Shaunfield, VOW staff
Sep 26, 2024
DBQ PRACTICE. Helping underclassmen work through the process, junior Jewell Steen mentors during the writer workshop. Students in Mr. Robinson's AP World History can choose to be assigned to a mentor and be taught how to work through the questions.

[Photo] AP World History uses mentor program to increase skills, scores

by Brooke Owsley, VOW staff
Sep 27, 2024
YOUR VOICE MATTERS. Each podcast will explore life as a Wildkat.

LAND OF THE FREE. Members of the AFJROTC color guard presents the flags at the first home game of the season.

[Photo] Kats silence critics with 40-7 victory over Klein Collins

by Ella McDonald, VOW staff
Sep 13, 2024
SERIES SWEEP. Playing boys doubles against Cleveland, junior Bryce Bickley serves against his opponent. The Wildkats played Cleveland as part of the district team competition.

[Photo] Tennis team bonds over tournament trips

by Jordynn Sager, VOW staff
Sep 6, 2024
BE A SMART COOKIE. UIL Academics will have a kick-off meeting Tuesday, Sept. 3. Show up in room A201 ar 3:05 p.m. to find out more about UIL Academics.

[Photo] New school year, new UIL goals

by Ryder Sciba, VOW contributor
Aug 30, 2024
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[Photo] Seniors show off personalities, hobbies with painted parking spots

by Quynne Shevchuk, VOW staff
Aug 26, 2024
STRIKE THAT POSE. At CADY STUDIO, senior Stone Chapman poses for the camera while on the tour. Members of Wildkat Media were able to tour CADY Studio before opening and were able to experience the variety of props and backdrops.

A NIGHT IN NEVERLAND. The dance floor is full at prom held at The Woodlands Resort.

[Photo] Students enjoy Neverland-themed prom

by Melissa Guerrero
May 18, 2024
ON THE BOARD. The team celebrates with senior Jaden Menjivar after he scores the first run against Klein Oak in game one of the series. The Kat wons won both games 4-0 in the area championship series.

[Photo] Baseball keeps success train going

May 17, 2024
PROSE PALS. After round one of district competition seniors Breanna Keelan and Gracie Saucedo work on homework at Caney Creek High School. Both seniors placed at their first time competing in district.

[Photo] First time UIL speaker wins district

by Victoria Medina
Apr 13, 2024
REGIONAL BOUND- Senior Gracie Saucedo (bottom right) was champ in prose, and will be advancing to regionals. Other UIL speakers such as junior, Breanna Keelan and sophomore, Annabell Smith are both alternatives for their events of prose and poetry.

ONE LAST PERFORMANCE. Members of the One Act Play cast take a bow after their first public performance of "Amadeus."

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

by Ava Hardin, VOW staff
Mar 1, 2024
AMADEUS ISSUES. The One Act Play cast is currently preparing Amadeus for competition. A public performance is scheduled for Feb. 26.

[Photo] Dramakats preparing for upcoming one-act competition

by Heather Carroll
Feb 13, 2024
THE WAITING GAME. After competiting all day in speaking events, junior Danica Sunquist and sophomores Annabell Smith and Zoe Mendes wait for the poetry results to be announced. At the meet, Mendes placed 1st in Informative Speaking, Smith placed 1st in poetry and Sundquist placed 2nd in Informative Speaking.

[Photo] Wildkat UIL team ties for first at New Waverly meet

Feb 2, 2024
THE WAITING GAME. After competiting all day in speaking events, junior Danica Sunquist and sophomores Annabell Smith and Zoe Mendes wait for the poetry results to be announced. At the meet, Mendes placed 1st in Informative Speaking, Smith placed 1st in poetry and Sundquist placed 2nd in Informative Speaking.

[Photo] Wildkat UIL team ties for first at New Waverly meet

by Heather Carroll
Feb 2, 2024
SENIOR SEASON. Wrestlers of the class of 2024 and their families were recognized before the match against Grand Oaks on senior night.

[Photo] Wrestling hosts Grand Oaks, celebrates senior night

by Melissa Guerrero
Jan 28, 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.

[Photo] Holocaust museum trip leaves emotional impact on Wildkats

Jan 26, 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.

[Photo] Holocaust museum trip leaves emotional impact on Wildkats

by Ella McDonald, VOW staff
Jan 26, 2024
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[Photo] Fine arts department presents Footloose

by Tripp Brown
Jan 10, 2024
CHIRSTMAS CAROLS. Singing Christmas music to get shoppers in the spirit, senior Gracie Saucedo and the Wildkat Choir perform at Kroger's during the food drive.

[Photo] VIDEO: Giving back during the holidays

by Tripp Brown
Dec 15, 2023
FLYING HIGH. Junior Carly Paugh rises up to hit the ball as hard as possible to gain a point for her team. The volleyball team was able to accomplish big wins this season with many players being able to win various awards.

[Photo] Wildkats honored with district accolades

by Victoria Medina
Dec 2, 2023
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT. Atavian Friend practices his shots during after-school practice to prepare for the next game. This season's next boy's basketball game will be at Kingwood on November 10th.

[Photo] Basketball starts with high hopes for season success

by Victoria Medina
Nov 10, 2023
SMILE SIS. After the ceremony, junior Fernanda Ruiz has her photo taken by her sister.

[Photo] NHS, Mu Alpha Theta welcomes new members

by Ava Hardin, VOW staff
Nov 8, 2023
THAT'S MY NAME. After hearing his name as a winner in the headline competition, junior Jared Madrid- Williams reacts. For most of the competitors, the Waller meet was their first time competing and winning at a high school UIL competition.

[Photo] UIL team competes, wins at Waller Boovitational meet

by Victoria Medina
Nov 5, 2023
EARLY RELEASE for today.

[Photo] EARLY RELEASE FOR OCT. 20

Oct 20, 2023
LASTING LEGACY. The underclassmen join the seniors on the court for a group picture after the senior night ceremony. All members of the team helped honor the six seniors with flowers, cards and gifts.

[Photo] Seniors honored after New Caney game

by Carly Paugh, VOW staff
Oct 6, 2023
WILDKAT SMILES.

[Photo] VIDEO: What does being a Wildkat mean to you?

by Tripp Brown and Gaby DeLaRosa
Oct 5, 2023
SWEET SMILES. Marching to the victory line, Sweethearts debut their new uniform to the home crowd.

[Photo] Friday night lights returns to Yates with big win over Temple

by Gaby DeLaRosa
Sep 18, 2023
PACKED STANDS. The student section is full at the homecoming game. Many students feel like the game is the best way to celebrate the occasion.

[Photo] Game highlights homecoming festivities

Sep 21, 2023
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FAMILIAR FACES. Running to say hello to a friend, senior Nevaeh Scholwinski passes out candy to familiar faces at the end of the parade.

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