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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 Emma Lowe

Students’ share excitement over annual powderpuff game

by Emma Lowe, VOW Staff
May 24, 2023
EXAM TIME. Senior exams starts Tuesday. All students will test on Friday.

Students prepare for upcoming finals

by Emma Lowe, VOW Staff
May 16, 2023
CLASS OF 2023. This is the moment, seniors. Make it count. 

Class of 2023: make this moment count

by Emma Lowe, VOW Staff
Mar 20, 2023
CALIFORNIA DREAMING. The addition of In-N-Out to the local fast food options brings a bit of the Golden State to the area.

In-N-Out adds quality, value to area fast food options

by Emma Lowe, VOW Staff
Mar 11, 2023
WANNA BE THE WILDKAT? Tryouts for cheer and the mascot are soon. A mandatory meeting is Thursday or next Tuesday.

Cheer tryouts approaching with seniors leading way

by Emma Lowe, VOW Staff
Feb 15, 2023
HE LOVES HER. SHE LOVES HIM NOT. Need a great love story for Valentine's Day? Just Friends is a good throw back for Feb. 14.

‘Just Friends’ tells great love story by providing lots of laughs

by Emma Lowe, VOW Staff
Feb 13, 2023
THEY'RE BACK. After a small break, the M&M spokescandies are back. A controversy over their new looks caused the company to retire the popular spokescandies until their rerelaese on Super Bowl Sunday.

M&M spokescandies return after controversy causes upheaval in media

by Emma Lowe, VOW Staff
Feb 13, 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.

[Photo] Week celebrates impact of school counselors

by Ava Hardin, VOW staff
Feb 10, 2023
BEST OF SHOW. The art by Ashlynn White featuring her grandfather was named Best of Show.

Students place in rodeo art show

by Emma Lowe, VOW Staff
Jan 27, 2023
KNIVES ARE OUT AGAIN. Detective Blanc returns for a new case in The Glass Onion on Netflix.

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery 2022 (PG-13)

by Emma Lowe, VOW Staff
Jan 13, 2023
THAT'S ME. Pointing out their names on the college acceptance wall, seniors Jonathan Dozier and Colin Utecht enjoy their coffee at the Coffee with Counselors event.

Students rewarded with famous coffee for efforts towards college prep

by Emma Lowe, VOW Staff
Nov 27, 2022
COFFEE & COLLEGE CONVO. At the annual Coffee with the Counselors event on Tuesday, seniors Montserrat Castillo and Hatzire Estrada use the senior themed backdrop for a picture. The event encouraged seniors to visit the college and career center, share acceptance letters and ask questions about their future. Photo by Emma Lowe.

RAINBOW IN THE OUTFIELD. Opting for just a crazy hat rather than an entire costume, junior Mason Bearden plays the outfield in the scrimmage.

Baseball team adds a spooky touch to practice by dressing in costumes for Halloween

by Emma Lowe, VOW staff
Nov 8, 2022
BABY AT BAT. On Halloween, senior Landon Morgan swings at a pitch in his inflatable baby costume. Many of the players popped their blow up costumes with their cleats during the scrimmage.

THIS IS BANANAS. Warming up for the scrimmage freshman Justin Zakos works around his costume. The teams were mixed for the scrimmage with both teams having varsity, jv and sophomore team members.

DANGER ZONE. WIth his best Maverick impression, senior Brayden Hawthorne played the game dressed as a cast member of the popular movie.

CAMO COWBOY. Participating in his last Halloween scrimmage, senior Cooper Stone shows his love for America's team, the Dallas Cowboys.

BANANAS FOR BASEBALL. Warming up for the game, junior Seth Sloan joins his teammates in jumping jacks.

JAWSOME FUN. Showing off his shark onesie, senior logan Wilson peps up the players before the game.

FUNERAL FASCINATIONS. At the National Museum of Funeral History, senior Kenneth Chatman enjoys the exhibits of the museum featuring 17 fascinating exhibits on the world's funeral cultures, from ancient Egypt to modern times.

Students visit museum dedicated to funeral history

by Emma Lowe, VOW Staff
Oct 31, 2022
ALL SMILES. This movie is a perfect example of psychological horror for mature audiences. It twists reality and causes confusion, causing someone to question reality after they leave theaters

Smile 2022 (R)

by Emma Lowe, VOW Staff
Oct 28, 2022
LAST FINISH. At the district meet at College Park, senior Odette Cantor finishes the last meet of her high school career.

Cross country team races to finish in tough district meet

by Emma Lowe, VOW Staff
Oct 26, 2022
LESSON LEARNED. A teenager discovers the importance of friends and family during Goosebumps: The Haunted Mask. Part 1.

Goosebumps: The Haunted Mask 1995 – (not rated)

by Emma Lowe, VOW Staff
Oct 17, 2022
TO BE LOVED BY YOU. Conroe native Parker McCollum was annoucened as the opening act by the Houston Livestock and Rodeo.

Gold chain cowboy brings local buzz to rodeo line up

by Emma Lowe, VOW Staff
Oct 13, 2022
Deep in prayer, senior Laci Dorough spends her time before school at See You at the Pole. The events allows students of all faiths to join as one.

See You at the Pole draws students to school-wide worship service

by Emma Lowe, VOW Staff
Sep 30, 2022
LONG LIVE THE QUEEN. A servant of her people for 70 years, the world is mourning the loss of Queen Elizabeth II.

Long live Queen Elizabeth’s influence on world

by Emma Lowe, Social Media Editor
Sep 22, 2022
PRE RALLY. Before See at the Pole, area youth groups are meeting in the PAC tonight.

Faithful flock to PAC for youth rally

by Emma Lowe, VOW Staff
Sep 21, 2022
Wildkat Resource Center strives to make difference in community

Wildkat Resource Center strives to make difference in community

by Emma Lowe, VOW staff
Sep 6, 2022
WHY NOT US? At the last game of the scheduled season, senior Jaxon Burns pitches against the Conroe Tigers. The team won two in a row against the Tigers to secure a spot in the playoffs.

[Photo] Tough district start does not keep baseball out of playoffs; Wildkats defeat Tigers to secure spot

May 4, 2022
DON'T MISS THE FUN. Mr. Wildkat is Saturday night. Make sure you reserve your ticket now.

Mr. Wildkat showcases talent, silliness of senior class

by Emma Lowe, VOW staff
Apr 21, 2022
GLITTER & BOWS. The cosmo department is hosting a fundraising event on Feb. 10. Anyone interested can contact either instructor for an appointment.

‘Braids and Butterflies’ fundraiser set for cosmetology department

by Emma Lowe, VOW staff
Jan 28, 2022
STRONG. As the world remembers Betty White, she must be remembers for all she did beyond comedy.

Remembering Betty White

by Emma Lowe, VOW staff
Jan 18, 2022
CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS. Technology tops the lists of many student's list this holiday.

Family time, tech gifts, jewelry top students’ Christmas lists

by Emma Lowe, VOW staff
Dec 7, 2021
JUST FOR FUN. Three new Instagram accounts now entertain the Wildkat community.

New Instagram accounts meant to entertain Wildkats

by Emma Lowe, VOW staff
Dec 2, 2021
SEASON OF STRESS. December adds even more to the plates of students. Staff member Emma Lowe gives some hints to destress for the holiday season.

‘Tis the season to be stressed

by Emma Lowe, VOW staff
Dec 1, 2021
MELODIES AT MEADOR. Students listen to the choir showcase their talent at Meador Elementary School.

Choir shares talent, entertainment on district tour

by Emma Lowe, VOW staff
Nov 16, 2021
DANCING THE NIGHT AWAY. Enjoying a slow song during the dance, students spend time at the Greatest Show on Turf.

Students enjoy ‘Greatest Show on Turf’ as homecoming dance theme

by Emma Lowe and Summer Rains
Nov 3, 2021
BATTLE OF 45. Student council is selling Battle of 45 shirts this week during lunch.

Game against Conroe creates ‘Battle of 45’ rivalry

by Emma Lowe, VOW staff
Nov 1, 2021
THE BEST SHOW ON TURF. Homecoming tickets are $30 until Oct. 8. Tickets will be $40 next week.

[Photo] Homecoming festivities filled with tradition

Oct 7, 2021
READY FOR ROBOTICS. At freshman parent night, junior James Rogers and senior Kendall Cobb set up to recruit possible new members.

Robotics team creates plan for ‘Freight Frenzy’

by Emma Lowe, staff writer
Oct 1, 2021
NEW LADYKAT LEADER. Coach Shelby Tinkelpaugh stands at the gates of Shelly Field after being announced the new head coach of the program.

New coaches plan to build on successful softball program

by Emma Lowe, VOW staff
Sep 8, 2021
School pictures set for August 24, August 25

School pictures set for August 24, August 25

by Emma Lowe, VOW staff
Aug 17, 2021
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