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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 Reid Henderson
THE MAN. THE MYTH. THE LEGEND. A celebration of Coach Dana Fossmo is planned for May 26 at 3 P.M.

Legendary coach retires, leaves mark on hearts of Wildkats for decades

by Reid Henderson, VOW Feature Editor
May 24, 2023
DANCE FLOOR MEMORIES. Seniors fill the dance floor at prom in April.

Senior activities all downhill from here

by Reid Henderson, VOW Feature Editor
May 8, 2023
World Baseball Classic ignites potential rivalry

World Baseball Classic ignites potential rivalry

by Reid Henderson, VOW Feature Editor
Apr 3, 2023
HEAVYWEIGHTS AT STATE. Members of the boys powerlifting team had a great showing at state.

Gym rats scurry their way into state powerlifting meet

by Reid Henderson, VOW Feature Editor
Apr 3, 2023
The controlled burn after a train derailment in Ohio led to many questions about the long term effects of the substance.

Ohio train derailment cleanup process raises concerns

by Reid Henderson, VOW Feature Editor
Mar 6, 2023
CLEAR. During a practice night opps event junior Chase Wiederhold participates in the clearing of the building. Wiederhold is a member of the team that qualified for state in Skills USA.

The team with the golden gun

by Reid Henderson, VOW Feature Editor
Mar 3, 2023
Super Bowl ads have done it again

Super Bowl ads have done it again

by Reid Henderson, VOW Feature Editor
Feb 17, 2023
BATTLE OF TEXAS QUARTERBACKS. THe Super Bowl showcased two former Texas quarterbacks.

Texas athletes at top of their game

by Reid Henderson, VOW Feature Editor
Feb 13, 2023
BREAKING THE TENSION. Seniors Lainey Niederhofer, Jolie Boyd, Hannah Hartman and Lindey Hues talk to pitcher Kynlei Chapman during the scrimmage against Livingston.

Softball team hopes to knock season out of the park

by Reid Henderson, VOW Feature Editor
Feb 10, 2023
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10 FEET TALL. A statue of senior Cooper Stone and his father Shannon Stone was dedicated in 2012 by the Texas Rangers baseball team after Shannon lost his life in an accident in 2011 at the ballpark.

Senior baseball player reflects on father’s influence

by Reid Henderson, VOW Feature Editor
Jan 27, 2023
THANKS MOM. On senior night, senior Michael Scholwinski is accompanied by his mom Kim. The seniors of the boys' and girls' teams were honored before their match this week.

Emotions dispense the hardest takedown

by Reid Henderson, VOW Feature Editor
Jan 13, 2023
OPENING A DOOR. The developments made by OpenAI could change the humanities as it is known,

Synthetic stories, artificial arts

by Reid Henderson and Jason Clark
Dec 14, 2022
BEAUTIFUL LUCERNE. The history and beauty of Lucerne. Switzerland is one stop on the tour offered by EF Tours.

European adventure awaits

by Reid Henderson, VOW Feature Editor
Dec 8, 2022
TEXAS PROUD. During his time as a Navy SEAL, Morgan Luttrell takes a photo in full gear. Luttrell is the first Willis High School grad to be elected to Congress.

Home-town hero backed by community on his way to congress

by Reid Henderson, VOW Feature Editor
Dec 6, 2022
HOG HEAVEN. Showing off the rewards of a good hunt, senior Laci Dorough enjoys her time hunting in the woods. What was once a male dominated hobby, over 40% of the registered hunters in the national are females.

Female hunters scope out new territory

by Reid Henderson, VOW Feature Editor
Nov 10, 2022
#LEVEL UP. Astros need a win tonight in game four of the World Series.

Astros strike out in game one, three

by Reid Henderson, VOW Feature Editor
Nov 2, 2022
WORLD SERIES READY. As the first game starts today, fans are confident that the Astros will prevail.

Astros sweep ALCS, ready for World Series challenge

by Reid Henderson, VOW Feature Editor
Oct 28, 2022
WHAT A WEEKEND. During week seven, six undefeated teams faced each other in an exciting weekend for college football fans to watch

Orange wave overtakes the tide

by Reid Henderson, VOW Feature Editor
Oct 26, 2022
SURVIVING THE STORM. Items sporting blue for colon cancer awareness fill the table during a bake sale in support of Coach Michael Storms.

VIDEO: Surviving the ‘Storm’

by Reid Henderson, VOW features editor
Oct 19, 2022
THROUGH THE STORM. Members of the volleyball teams present a check their coach, Megan Storms and her husband Michael Storms. The money aas raising through the month of September for the family.

Team continues to support coach, husband during tough battle

by Hannah Hartman and Reid Henderson
Oct 17, 2022
The Conjuring 2 (R)

The Conjuring 2 (R)

by Reid Henderson, Features Editor
Oct 13, 2022
The minimalist's guide to winning the lottery

The minimalist’s guide to winning the lottery

by Reid Henderson, VOW Feature Editor
Sep 26, 2022
A guide to winning the lottery

[Photo] Homecoming celebration becoming too expensive for all students

by Hannah Hartman, Sports Editor
Sep 26, 2022
LAND OF THE FREE.. Altos members of the varsity choir joined members of all choir classes to sing the national anthem at the first home game against Rudder.

[Photo] Arts add beauty, happiness to education

by Gracie Brumlow, Events editor
Sep 22, 2022
MASCOT MANIA. Rescued from neglect in the trophy case, this Wildkat attracts attention from every angle. Willy sits perched and watches the grammar mistakes of our newest Kats.

Where in the world of WHS am I?

by Reid Henderson, VOW staff
Sep 16, 2022
Wildkats let out of cage in electrifying season opener

Wildkats let out of cage in electrifying season opener

by Reid Henderson, VOW Staff
Sep 1, 2022
SEPTEMBER SUPPORT. The Wildkat Volleyball team hosts home games in support for Coach Storms. All proceeds made go to Michael Storms and his family.

Coach battles storm with community aid

by Reid Henderson, VOW staff
Aug 29, 2022
VOLLEYBALL VICTORY. During a time out against New Caney, junior Christa Johnson, freshman Tori Greeney and senior Taylor Harris huddle with the team. The Wildkats beat New Caney 25-15, 25-23, 25-17. The team is now 1-0 in district play. Photo by Reid Henderson.

WE ARE WILLIS. At Meet the Kats, senior Savannah Paske hitches a ride on the back of sophomore Carly Paugh as the volleyball team is announced. The event included all teams, band, sweethearts, cheer and ROTC in an effort to build an espirit de corps in the Wilkdat community. A goal of new principal Chad Smith is to increase school spirit at the school and in the community.

[Photo] Initiative to booster school spirit hopes to bring student body closer

by Stone Chapman, VOW Writer
Aug 17, 2022
BUBBLE TIME. During the Senior Sunrise, seniors Nicole Hathaway and Cameron Crawford take time for bubbles before class started on Friday. Bubbles were included in the senior swag bags given to all seniors.

Memorable senior year on the horizon

by Reid Henderson, VOW Staff
Aug 17, 2022
READY FOR A PARTY. Playing the part of McMurphy, senior Josh Brookshire hypes up the guys for a party he is planning. Brookshire was named best actor at the district competition.

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

Apr 1, 2022
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[Photo] Fine arts students show off talent performing iconic musical

by Summer Rains, VOW co-editor
Feb 15, 2022
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