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Heather Jackson, VOW photo editor

Heather is a junior.  She plays on the school's tennis team.  She made the All State Journalism Staff last year.  When she graduates, she hopes to attend Utah Valley University to begin her schooling in optometry. You can reach her at [email protected]
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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.

Alleykats bound for state competition

April 11, 2021
Congrats to the 2021-22 varsity and JV cheerleaders.

Cheerleaders named for upcoming school year

April 11, 2021
RACE READY. Junior Jenna Dempsey sets up before her junior drag race.

With racing in her blood, junior embraces drag racing community

March 15, 2021
SURVIVAL GUIDE. Juniors give incoming class advice to excel in their junior year.

Juniors give survival advice to incoming class

March 12, 2021
TOXIC RELATIONSHIP. Stella embraces Stanley in the dark of night after she left their home after he slapped her in an argument.

One Act Play cast tackles difficult show

March 10, 2021
EQUALITY FOR ALL. Women's rights begin in the womb and in the fight for equality.

Children suffer consequences of pseudo-feminist ideals

March 9, 2021
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March 10, 2021
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March 10, 2021
FEMALE EMPOWERMENT. During the month of march, there will be a series of story posted about feminism and women's history.

Stereotypes of feminism hinder equality movement

March 5, 2021
CLOSING ACT. The Treehouse Center Community Outreach/Event Coordinator Dhelynn McClellan gives a speech about The Treehouse Center and the girls they house. The founders opened up the facility to help young girls after they are removed from unimaginable situations.

Facility brightens lives of underprivileged girls

March 3, 2021
BREAK A LEG. The One Act play public performance has been moved to Friday, March 5.

[Photo] One Act Play set for March 5

March 2, 2021
BREAK A LEG. The One Act play public performance has been moved to Friday, March 5.

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March 2, 2021
BREAK A LEG. The One Act play public performance has been moved to March 5th.

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March 2, 2021
CARING QUEENS. Past pageant queens cheer on The Treehouse Center girls during their opening number.

Much more than pretty faces: Caring Queens focus on charity, improving communities

February 21, 2021
STOP AND POSE. The Caring Queens put on a pageant for girls in The Treehouse Center. Each girl received a sash and unique crown.

Cosmetology, volunteers doll up future beauty queens

February 15, 2021
PAGEANT READY. Cosmetology teacher, Kaitlin Hepler straightens participants hair to prepare for the day ahead.

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February 15, 2021
RECORD BREAKING. At the 16-6A District Meet, the 400 free relay broke a school record. The relay team was junior Zack Clark, senior Ollie Bowling, sophomore Peyton Sewell and sophomore Brooks Cesan. Clark also broke records for the 100 freestyle and 100 backstroke at the meet.

Swim shatters records at district meet

February 2, 2021
THE OPENING ACT. Actors that were a part of the first performance were sophomore Abigail Willard, juniors Katherine Lee, Giulianna Munaretto, Serenity Alexander, Ianna Barocio, Avery Williams, Guadalupe Miramon and seniors Julianna Needham and Caleb Davidson. “Singing Seasons of Love was special because it’s a song about strife and struggle which has been apparent through the last year, and singing about love and coming together really hit home,” Lee said.

[Photo] Fine Arts department comes together to entertain with ‘Cabaret’

February 8, 2021
SPRING SEASON READY. At the fundraiser kicking off the spring season, sophomore Emma Baron, junior Zoe Picken and junior Brenan Mansker line up for medals after placing. The tennis team members have put in a lot of practice for the spring season tournaments.

[Photo] Team kicks off tennis spring season

January 29, 2021
CLEAN SLATE. The library renovations include making the space more inviting and user friendly. The space looks quite empty as after removing the bulky tables and chairs of the 1990s.

Operation Renovation

January 25, 2021
MAKING HER MOVE. Preparing to send the ball closer to the goal, sophomore Lucy Smith readies to kick as a Lake Creek player approaches. Smith plays soccer for the school and is also on a club team.

Sophomore juggles three sports during spring season

January 21, 2021
SCHOLARSHIP. Lighting a candle that symbolizes the pillar of scholarship,, senior GianReo Mire NHS president, starts the officer portion of the induction.

NHS ceremony focuses on core values of organization

January 12, 2021
WINNER. Excellent Human Interest Photo

[Photo] 2020 yearbook recognized for excellence in journalism

January 6, 2021
MERRY CHRISTMAS. Keep the spirit alive with treasured traditions. #ChristmasCheer2020

‘Tis the season to be jolly

December 15, 2020
#KATS$KINDNESS. Snapping a shot with band director Chris Allen, junior Faith Miner takes part in the scavenger hunt for kindness day. Miner posted photos with several other teachers.

Students joined in kindness

December 6, 2020
'Tis the season for visits from Buddy the Elf, Clark Griswold, The Grinch and Scott Calvin

‘Tis the season for visits from Buddy the Elf, Clark Griswold, The Grinch and Scott Calvin

November 19, 2020
The school has set out plans for renovations to make the library a more comfortable environment for students.

Library renovations plan to bring life to heart of school

November 10, 2020
NO MERCY. Netflix released their new original series Cobra Kai.

Strike first, strike hard, no mercy

October 21, 2020
WE'VE GOT SPIRIT. Willy the Wildkat shows school spirit at the 2019 homecoming parade.

Parade cancelled, but homecoming lives on

October 21, 2020
HOMESCHOOL TIME. All grade levels besides the junior class will participate in online learning October 14.

Remote learning is implemented as juniors take PSAT

October 10, 2020
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