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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
Jackie Diaz

Jackie Diaz, VOW Staff

Jackie is a senior this year and is on both the newspaper and yearbook staff. Along with the yearbook and newspaper, Jackie is also involved in NHS, STUCO, UIL Persuasive Speech, UIL Journalism, Interact, and is 2x Vice president of DECA. Last year Jackie placed 2nd in editorial writing and qualified for regionals. After high school, Jackie plans on attending Blinn College and then transfer to TAMU. It is also a known fact that Jackie is obsessed with Chick-fil-A and despises ranch dressing. You can reach her at [email protected]….allegedly

All content by Jackie Diaz
DROP OF LIVE. Entertaining the students working and donating blood, the blood donation mascot, nicknamed Billy the Blood Drop, was present the entire blood drive. Junior Jared Madrid-Williams wore the costume for most of the day.

[Photo] Clubs around campus offer something for every Wildkat

by Wildkat Media staff
Oct 10, 2024

Mr. Wildkat entertains crowd, raises money for OpGrad

by Jackie Diaz, VOW Staff
Apr 20, 2024
JUST A GIRL IN A WORLD. The increasing trend of using the phrase "I'm just a girl" as an excuse for dangerous behavior has been more prevalent in recent months.

‘Just a girl’ trend belittles females, fights equality

by Jackie Diaz, VOW Staff
Mar 25, 2024
TO SAVE THREE LIVES. In the fall blood drive, senior Emily Vaughn begins the donation process.

[Photo] HOSA blood drive set for March 4

by Sam Favela
Feb 23, 2024
HOW YOUNG IS TOO YOUNG? The increasing trend of young girls using skincare is creating concerns on how young is too young to shop at Sephora.

Keep Gen Alpha out of Sephora

by Jackie Diaz, VOW Staff
Feb 23, 2024
FRESHMAN IN FOURTH. After finishing as regional champ freshman Luca Rios finished state in fourth place. Picture courtesy of Wildkat Wresting.

Rios brothers bring home state medals

by Jackie Diaz, VOW Staff
Feb 22, 2024
HEADED TO STATE. Showing off their chapter awards, members of the state-qualifying team pose for a group photo. The team will compete for a spot at Internationals on February 15 - 17 in Houston.

DECA heads to state

by Jackie Diaz, VOW Staff
Feb 13, 2024
JUST DANCE. Playing the roles of Ren McCormack and Ariel Moore, seniors Aiden Hamilton and Gracie Saucedo show off a scene of Footloose for the eighth graders visiting from Lynn Lucas Middle School on Monday.

[Photo] Footloose hits stage Friday, Saturday

by Sujeidy Ortiz and Gaby DeLaRosa
Jan 24, 2024
SNOWBALL FIGHT. Playing in the snow, a students from an area elementary school throws a snowball.

Christmas in the Barn brings holiday magic

by Jackie Diaz, VOW Staff
Dec 13, 2023
DEAR SANTA. Giving the big gut a talk, a student spends a little time at Christmas at the Barn with the man of the season.

HOSA HELPS. Manning the table with ornament making supplies, HOSA members junior Kaitlin Burns and sophomore Katelyn Davies volunteer at Christmas in the Barn.

ELF ALERT. Doing his best Buddy the Elf impression, senior Bradley Lottinger spreads Christmas cheer in the CTE building during Christmas in the Barn.

LAGWAY LEADS. Leading the team to victory, senior DJ Lagway sprints with a football.

Lagway breaks records, leaving legacy

by Jackie Diaz, VOW Staff
Dec 11, 2023
HALL OF FAME. Posing with her college coach Dr. Kimberly Williams, US History teacher Amy McGowen is recognized at her Hall of Fame induction

US History teacher receives Hall of Fame Award

by Jackie Diaz, VOW Staff
Dec 2, 2023
AREA CHAMPS. After a win over Tomball Memorial, coach Trent Miller holds the area trophy high in his after game talk with his team. The WIldkats will face Desoto Friday night at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

Wildkats face Desoto in regional battle

by Jackie Diaz, VOW Staff
Nov 23, 2023
SMILES AND INTROS. Being introduced to the home crowd, junior Triniti McPheron smiles as her name is announced.

SIDELINE SNAPS. Focusing in on the action on the field, junior Danica Sundquist takes pictures for Wildkat Media.

ONLY THE TRUTH. Showing spirit from the band section of the stands, junior Zisel Braza holds a sign of support during the Aldine Nimitz game.

[Photo] Wildkats celebrate triumphant football season

Nov 17, 2023
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ON THE MAT. Shoeing the judges what they have been working so hard on, members of the competition cheer team compete at their first competition of the year.

Cheer places 1st at UDA competition

by Jackie Diaz, VOW Staff
Nov 16, 2023
BOYCOTT THE BUCK. After Starbucks recent support in Israel, many people have decided to boycott the company.

Starbucks support in Israel brews boycotts around the country

by Jackie Diaz, VOW Staff
Nov 7, 2023
SURVEY SAYS. Closing out Red Ribbon with celebrity day, sophomore Isaiah Higgins and junior Ella McDonald embrace dressed as Steve Harvey and PitBull. Red Ribbon Week featured dress up days including pajama day, twin day and dress as your favorite teacher. photo by Jackie Diaz

[Photo] WILDKAT PHOTO OF THE WEEK

Aug 25, 2023
MEMORIAL SALUTE. Saluting in the distance, senior Chase Wiederhold pays his respects at the Texas Peace Officers Annual Memorial.

Law Enforcement Academy seeks donations for DC trip

by Jackie Diaz, VOW Staff
Oct 27, 2023
DROP OF LIVE. Entertaining the students working and donating blood, the blood donation mascot, nicknamed Billy the Blood Drop, was present the entire blood drive. Junior Jared Madrid-Williams wore the costume for most of the day.

Successful blood drive saves 240 lives

by Jackie Diaz, VOW Staff
Oct 23, 2023
Trick R TREAT

[Photo] Survey says – Halloween edition

Oct 18, 2023
FLUTE ON THE FIELD. Standing with the marching band, senior Hannah Hutchins plays the flute while performing the UIL routine on Friday Night.

Band marches into contest

by Jackie Diaz, VOW Staff
Oct 17, 2023
STAGGERING STATS. One half of teens admit to having misused a drug at least once in their lifetime.

Drug addiction can be conquered with honesty, intervention

by Jackie Diaz and Melissa Guerrero
Sep 28, 2023
SWEETHEART SMILE. Shaking her poms while on the field, freshman Daisy Skelton smiles as she stands on the victory line.

Little girls, big dreams: future Sweetheart clinic set for September 23

by Jackie Diaz, VOW Staff
Sep 19, 2023
READY TO ROCK. Senior A'Mauree Homes and the Wildkats take the field to face the Temple Wildcats at Berton A. Yates Stadium.

GET LOUD. At the first game of the record-breaking 2023 football season, members of the PitKru show their Wildkat spirit at the game against Temple.

[Photo] PitKru ready to go wild for Kats

Aug 30, 2024
LOTS OF RIBBONS. Getting ready for homecoming, sophomore Ashley Reyes works on a mum during floral design class.

Floral design offers homecoming mum workshop

by Jackie Diaz, VOW Staff
Aug 31, 2023
STAYING ALIVE. Seniors Sophie Hicks and Maddie Carroll practice giving CPR on a mannequin. Being CPR certified is one of the minimum requirements in order to succeed in the course.

New EMT program trains Wildkats to save lives

by Jackie Diaz, VOW Staff
Aug 25, 2023
FINE ARTS SHOWCASE. Members of the Big Fish musical cast end their performance at the spring pep rally.

THE STATE BUNCH. Twelve members of DECA are headed to state.

DECA members celebrate, state qualifiers prepare for contest in March

by Jackie Diaz, VOW Staff
Feb 3, 2023
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