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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
All content by Emily Meachen
MIND ON HIS GAME. Concentrating on the task at hand, junior Kael Capps waits his turn to bowl. Capps is part of the team that qualified for state.

[Photo] Hard work, talent, teamwork takes bowling team to state tournament

Mar 7, 2023
GIGGLES AND GRINS. After the regional match, juniors Madalyn Gonzales and Ashlynn White watch a video with a parent.

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LOOKING FOR A STRIKE. At regional competition, junior Kael Capps sends the ball down the lane. Capps was one of four bowlers who qualified for regional competition.

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STARTING MONDAY. Absences and tardies will be tracked starting Monday for exam exemptions.

[Photo] New exemption policy to benefit students with high grades, low absences

Feb 24, 2023
SPARTAN SORROW. A shooting on the University of Michigans campus on Monday that resulted in three students dead and five more critically injured has left the community mourning.

[Photo] Apathy in tragedy

Feb 15, 2023
BREAKING THE TENSION. Seniors Lainey Niederhofer, Jolie Boyd, Hannah Hartman and Lindey Hues talk to pitcher Kynlei Chapman during the scrimmage against Livingston.

[Photo] Softball team hopes to knock season out of the park

Feb 10, 2023
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[Photo] Big Fish entertains, showcases talent of fine arts students

Feb 27, 2023
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GOOOOOOAAAALLLLL. In a tight game against Cleveland, junior Luis Velazquez kicks the ball into the goal for the first point for the Kats. The game ended in a 2-2 tie.

[Photo] Change evident in soccer program

Feb 3, 2023
FOR BENTLEY AND OTHERS. The Tennessee Legislature passed “Ethan’s, Hailey’s, and Bentley’s Law”, which includes the names of the two surviving children of Tennessee Police Officer Nicholas Galinger, who was killed by a hit-and-run drunk driver. The law went into effect on Jan. 1.

[Photo] New Tennessee law supports children of drunk driving victims

Jan 19, 2023
January 27th @700 p.m. January 28 @ 200 p.m. & 700 p.m. (Instagram Post (Square))

[Photo] ‘Big Fish’ musical set to premiere Jan. 27

Jan 17, 2023
SO MUCH FUN. Five days of fun have been added to the calendar to honor spring sports and the musical.

[Photo] January dress up days honor spring sports, musical

Jan 13, 2023
ONE ACT PLAY SET. The drama department has began preparing Chemical Imbalance, a retelling of the classic Jekyll and Hyde story.

[Photo] One Act Play Chemical Imbalance gives new look at Jekyll and Hyde struggle

Dec 13, 2022
ONE ACT PLAY SET. The drama department has began preparing Chemical Imbalance.

[Photo] One Act Play Chemical Imbalance gives new look at Jekyll and Hyde struggle

Dec 13, 2022
FINALS SCHEDULE FOR DECEMBER 2022.

[Photo] Exam schedule offers new, positive alternatives

Dec 8, 2022
LOTS OF LATTES. With a chill in the air, people are flocking to Starbucks to check out their seasonal offerings.

[Photo] Holly, jolly new flavors arrive

Nov 17, 2022
SMALL GESTURES. BIG REWARDS. junior Addison Lyons, a members of the DASH committee of Student Council places post-it notes on a collage across from the cafeteria on the second floor. The group hopes to spread kindness and mental health awareness.

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SURVIVING THE STORM. Items sporting blue for colon cancer awareness fill the table during a bake sale in support of Coach Michael Storms.

[Photo] VIDEO: Surviving the 'Storm'

Oct 19, 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.

[Photo] Small things can improve students moods

Oct 19, 2022
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE? A modern classic, Scream has multiple sequels to scare you this spooky season.

 Scream 1996 (R)

by Emily Meachen, VOW adviser
Oct 14, 2022
SORRY WE ARE CLOSED. Due to an effort to increase safety, bathrooms on the first and third floor are closed during classes.

[Photo] Closed restrooms lead to toilet troubles

Sep 28, 2022
PRESS ON. At the Magnolia Silos in Waco, the UIL group takes a picture before exploring the top attraction in town. Pictured are senior Katherine Lee, Summer Rains, Stephanie Keele, Jason Clark, Reed Henderson, Heather Jackson, Danica Sunquist and Michel Schlowinski.

[Photo] UIL journalism, speech students travel to Baylor for regional competition

May 6, 2022
LETTIG THE BAT DO THE TALKING.. Headed to first, sophomore Kynlei Chapman runs after a successful turn at bat during the teams first game against Conroe.

[Photo] Softball charges into playoffs after key victory against Tigers

Apr 25, 2022
SPARKS FLY. Billy, played by junior Brody McNew and Candy played by senior Faith Miner enjoy a flirtatious moment during the public performance of the play.

[Photo] Award-winning cast performs encore of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest

Apr 1, 2022
REGIONALS BOUND. Reacting to the good news, juniors Michael Schlowinski and Logan Hoover applaud for the 4th place winner in informative speaking. After not placing in the bottom three, Schlowinski realizes he is regional bound.

[Photo] Journalism UIL places first at district, eight students advance to regionals

Apr 1, 2022
PREPPING FOR THE LAST SHOW. Sweeping the confetti off the stage from the matinee performance, senior Timothy Brown gets ready for the last show. Brown served as the stage left manager for the show.

[Photo] ‘Grease’ crew makes memories behind scenes

Feb 10, 2022
GIVING IT ALL SHES GOT. In her third of five events, senior Stephanie Keele works on her feature story at the contest. She also competed in copy editing, editorial writing, news writing and headline writing at the meet.

[Photo] Journalism team places 2nd at Lake Creek UIL meet

Feb 8, 2022
DIAMONDS. Practicing for their first competition, sophomore Bella Gallegos and junior Faith Diaz of the guard polish their show before Saturdays competition in Katy. The guard will also host a competition on March 5.

[Photo] Band busy with competitions throughout spring semester

Feb 3, 2022
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[Photo] Fine arts students show off talent performing iconic musical

Feb 15, 2022
REDEFINING NORMAL. During the Defying Gravity number of Cabaret, the 2021 musical, junior Blake Connerly performs with members of the musical cast. Connerly was featured on a local news channel in hopes a doctor will assist him with life saving surgery.

[Photo] Junior appears on local news in hopes of life-saving surgery

Dec 16, 2021
DONATIONS, FUNDS AND FOOD. Journalism students speak to potential donors for the TLC Food Pantry at Kroger Marketplace.

[Photo] Students volunteer, help TLC Pantry with food drive

Dec 13, 2021
LEADER OF THE PACK. Filling a roll with candy, junior Ivy Nguyen works with the Interact club on their service project. Nguyen is president of the club.

[Photo] Interact creates Christmas joy for children living in poverty

Dec 10, 2021
NO SNACKS TODAY. An empty vending machine sits in the B200 hall. There are not plans to refill the machines at the time.

[Photo] Vending machines to remain empty

Dec 2, 2021
SENIOR LEADERSHIP. Giving members of the defense props for forcing a kick, senior and captain Kory Ford shakes the hands of junior Ford Ivey and senior Vincent Rye.

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MY FUTURE SO BRIGHT. Living his best senior life, senior Jose Benitez plays in the stands during the first half of the game against Conroe.

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SENIOR NIGHT TIMES TWO. Playing with band during halftime and playing varsity football, senior Jeffrey Blaker was honored by both groups on Friday night.

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SENIOR SPIRIT. Cheering for their classmates on the field, members of the student section make some noise. The theme for the week was white out for the seniors.

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WILDKATS NEVER DIE. Linking pinkies during the school song, seniors Summer Rains, Stephanie Keele and Katherine Lee take a break from capturing the moments of senior night.

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WALK THE WALK. Arm and arm members of the class of 2022 make their way across the turf of Berton A. Yates Stadium as part of the senior walk.

[Photo] Senior night creates more memories for class of 2022

Nov 12, 2021
MAMAS PRIDE AND JOY. Before the game begins, senior Tanner Hayes is escorted by his mother Jennifer Walker down the track.

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ON THEIR WAY. Walking to join the crowd on the track, senior members of the Sweethearts march to find their parents for the senior night recognition.

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HELMETS UP. Starting the game against the Tigers, senior Tanner Hayes and sophomore Cannon Roach raise their helmets for the kick off.

[Photo] VIDEO: The Battle of 45

Nov 11, 2021
RECOGNIZED. Walking across the stage, junior Shaela Wylie is inducted into NHS on Tuesday in the PAC.

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FOUR CORE VALUES. Explaining the foundations of NHS, AP John Patterson explains the values of scholarship, leadership, service and character.

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PROUD MOMMA. Taking a picture with his mother Kim Scholwinski, junior Michael Scholwinski smiles for a selfie for his moms Facebook.

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HONORED. Taking a moment after the ceremony for pictures and celebration, junior Emily Alexander smiles for her family.

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PICTURE PERFECT. Standing with his parents Jeff and Kahla Larson, junior Chase Larson shows off his new NHS membership certificate.

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I AM SERVICE. Reading from the program about service and how it relates to National Honor Society, senior NHS office. Glasgow was elected secretary at the end of last year.

[Photo] NHS holds induction ceremony focusing on scholarship, leadership, character, service

Oct 28, 2021
LIGHTING THE WAY. At the start of the program, NHS sponsor Jennifer Mitchell lights the first candle of the ceremony. The remaining 4 candles were lit by the officers.

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LEADERS OF THE PACK. Four seniors serve as the leaders of the NHS. They are Katherine Lee, president; Cole Arnold, vice president; Ryan Glasgow, secretary and Brenan Mansker, historian.

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THE COURT. The king and queen candidates are seniors who were nominated by their senior peers. Queen candidates are seniors Rachel Smith, Mady Feist, Fantasia Lawrence, Lindsey Pipes and Melody Medina. King nominees are seniors Marshal Niederhofer, Zach Rogers, Karl Azangue, Colton Land and Ernesto Telles.

[Photo] Nominees given ‘chance to shine’ under homecoming lights

Oct 19, 2021
PURPLES FOR VALOR. With their fingers high Nicole Utecht, Kim Eckert and Paul Bischof sing WHSs school song at the end of the 115th birthday bash.

[Photo] Foundation names first scholarship in honor of golf coach during birthday bash

Sep 23, 2021
ESSENTIAL HIGH SCHOOL MOVIES AND THE LESSONS THEY TEACH. Series about what movies can teach students in high school.

Classic 80s movies teach lessons on what matters most

by Stephanie Keele, Summer Rains, and Emily Meachen
Sep 22, 2021
STARS AND STRIPES. Members of AFJROTC present the flag before the game. The organization participates in the pregame activities and posts the flags near the field house.

[Photo] Wildkats victorious over Houston Bellaire

Sep 14, 2021
WET PAINT. The school underwent several different changes over the summer.

[Photo] School receives face lift over summer break

Sep 9, 2021
STARTING OUT STRONG. Before school even started, band director Joseph Dittfurth visits with the band during an outside practice. Dittfurth is not new to the students or the school. He was assistant director at the high school and at Brabham Middle School before being named Director of Bands this summer.

[Photo] New fine arts teachers foster advances in programs, talent in students

Sep 4, 2021
THE VOICE OF THE WILDKATS. The 2020-2021 staff of the newspaper. The staff is lead by co-editors, Summer Rains and Katherine Lee. Other members the editorial board are Jason Clark, sports editor, Hannah Hartman, features editor, Stephanie Keele, video editor, Heather Jackson, photo manager, Janice Talley, around campus editor and Brenan Mansker, podcast editor. Additional members are Lilliana Flores, Timothy Gunn, Julian Pelayo, Emma Lowe and GinElla Mire.

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Aug 27, 2019
STATE CHAMP. WIth their Leaguetown Press shirts on, juniors Stephanie Keele, Summer Rains and Heather Jackson take a picture at Cy Woods High School, a hub for the state academic UIL meet. Jackson won the 6A state championship in news writing. Leaguetown is the fictional high school that serves as the setting for all UIL journalism stories.

[Photo] Journalism student claims state championship

May 10, 2021
TEACHER GOODIES. Bags of treats donated by HEB are lined up waiting for distribution.

[Photo] HEB Texas Loves Teachers Tour stops in Willis to show teacher appreciation

May 4, 2021
THE ONE WHERE THEY WENT TO REGIONALS. The journalism team placed 3rd at regionals on Saturday at Klein Collins High School. Juniors Heather Jackson, Stephanie Keele, Brennan Mansker, Summer Rains and Katherine Lee with senior Sure Ibukun competed at the regional level.

[Photo] Two Wildkat UIL competitors qualify for state competition

Apr 20, 2021
LISTEN TO ME. Passing the day away with games, juniors Katherine Lee, Heather Jackson and Brenan Mansker give clues in a games of Heads Up at regional UIL on Saturday, April 17.

[Photo] Two Wildkat UIL competitors qualify for state competition

Apr 20, 2021
KNOCKING THEM DOWN. After sending the ball down the lane, sophomore Jaslyn Fox hopes for a strike. Fox and the bowling team are headed to state after a great regional competition.

[Photo] Alleykats bound for state competition

Apr 11, 2021
PERU BOUND. Spanish teacher Nicole Ibarra is organizing a trip with EFTours to Peru.

[Photo] Peru trip set for summer 2022

Mar 15, 2021
SPARE. Practicing hard, Senior Dawson Asher is ready to throw his ball down the alley.

[Photo] Alley Kats headed to regionals, sets sights on state

Mar 11, 2021
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