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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 Hailey Alvarez
NEW OPTIONS. Taquitos are just one of the new items being offered in the cafeteria. They are available on Thursday.

New year, new semester, new food

by Hailey Alvarez, VOW staff
Feb 12, 2021
READY FOR COMPETITION. Practicing the drill at the hoco game, junior Karen Dio smiles during the show.

Band faces obstacles as they prepare for contest season

by Hailey Alvarez, VOW staff
Nov 16, 2020
EXAM EXEMPTIONS. Semester exams will be the last week of the semester before holiday break.

Exemption policy set for December exams

by Hailey Alvarez, VOW staff
Oct 28, 2020
Assistant Band Director Andrew Hicks marches with the band during the homecoming parade. Hicks was recently named the head band director at Burnet High School.

From Kats to Dawgs, Hicks named band director at Burnet High School

by Hailey Alvarez, VOW staff
May 17, 2020
Stacks of Chromebook wait to be distributed at he first of the year. These computers were essential when school went online during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pandemic prompts change in Chromebook opinion

by Hailey Alvarez, VOW staff
May 11, 2020
Communicating with friends is proving difficult during this time of social distancing. Students are turning to social media and apps.

Socializing with social distancing

by Hailey Alvarez, VOW staff
Apr 27, 2020
One student shares his struggle with drugs to help others struggling with substance abuse.

Teens struggle with drugs despite deadly effects

by Hailey Alvarez, VOW staff
Apr 22, 2020
Online school is a struggle for some students who lack internet and technology at home.

Online education struggle for some students

by Hailey Alvarez, VOW staff
Apr 22, 2020
In a press conference today, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott closed schools until May 1st. The earliest schools will resume is May 4th.

School still in session, just changed location

by Hailey Alvarez, VOW staff
Mar 31, 2020
At after school practice, junior Kasey McGrew works on fundamentals with freshman Tory Pierce. The Winter Guard practices after school and during their 7th period class.

Winter Guard headed to area competition this Saturday

by Hailey Alvarez, VOW staff
Mar 12, 2020

FCA hosts gym night

by Hailey Alvarez, VOW staff
Feb 28, 2020

Counselors honored with National Counselor’s Week

by Hailey Alvarez, VOW staff
Feb 9, 2020
HEADED TO THE PODIUM. At the district meet in Magnolia, senior Caroline Taylor helps her relay make it to regional competition.

Aquakats send record number to regionals

by Hailey Alvarez, VOW staff
Jan 30, 2020
FCA and Student Council is offering a free Stay N Play for the children of high school teachers this Friday.

[Photo] FCA, student council hosts stay and play for faculty's children

Dec 10, 2019
The drum majors take the field at the 5A State Marching Competition in San Antonio. The band finished 26th in the state with their show Expanding Spaces.

Expanding spaces, lasting memories

by Hailey Alvarez, VOW staff
Nov 18, 2019

Being an Astros fan

by Hailey Alvarez, VOW staff
Oct 28, 2019

Band earns accolades at Small Town Big Sound festival

by Hailey Alvarez, VOW staff
Oct 8, 2019
Open House set for Thursday

Open House set for Thursday

by Hailey Alvarez, VOW staff member
Sep 16, 2019
HELPING HANDS. Giving back to the community that supports them, junior Jace Halbaedier shovels sand at Presbyterian Day School. During the summer many of the football players volunteered to help members of the community. “We figured that we should help others,” Halbaedier said. “So we said why not, went a grabbed a wheel board, a couple shovels and went at it.”

Football players give back to community

by Hailey Alvarez, VOW staff
Sep 6, 2019
RECOGNIZED. Representing the cross country team, seniors Sloane Veronico and Cori Teer with juniors Juliana Garcia, Juliana Needham and Jennifer Garcia are introduced during Meet the Kats. Football, volleyball, band, color guard, trainers, Sweethearts, cheer and ROTC participate in the community pep rally. "Meet the Kats gives all fall sports the opportunity for all their hard work to be recognized," Needham said. It is also an amazing way to get to know your fellow peers and teammates."

Meet the Kats kicks off fall sports season

by Hailey Alvarez
Sep 4, 2019
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