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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 Stephanie Keele
STEP ONE. Showing off her Lone Star degree, senior Melody Medina poses after commencement exercises on Thursday. Medina graduated with her associates degree before her high school graduation. .

Two seniors earn college degrees before high school diplomas

by Stephanie Keele, VOW media editor
May 15, 2022
FAVORITE NIGHT. Seniors Cole Arnold and Allie Benson recognize head trainer Scott McClatchy as their favorite teacher. Each year members of the training staff pick their favorite teacher along with the football team, cheerleaders and Sweethearts.

[Photo] Athletic training program seeking dedicated students

Mar 11, 2022
RODEOHOUSTON. The line up for entertainers is a varied as the people of Houston.

World’s biggest rodeo entertains with music, food, competition

by Stephanie Keele, VOW multimedia editor
Mar 9, 2022
LEADING THE WAY. Quarterback sophomore DJ Lagway takes the field at Planet Ford Stadium during the play-off game versus Spring DeKaney. The sophomore lead the team to a 22-14 victory over the Wildcats.

Sophomore quarterback named top in Texas

by Stephanie Keele, VOW multimedia editor
Mar 7, 2022
GROUP THERAPY. Nurse Ratchet (Senior Zoe Picken) visits with her patient Billy about his suicide attempt.

[Photo] Thrill of story telling keeps actors coming back to One Act Play contest

by Brody McNew, VOW contributor
Feb 18, 2022
CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM. The girls team took first at the Magnolia meet on Feb. 10. Members of the girls and boys teams are working to complete at regionals.

Lifters raise bar as they prepare for regional competition

by Stephanie Keele, VOW multimedia editor
Feb 11, 2022
READY TO PLAY. Waiting on 2nd base, junior Hannah Hartman plays in a fun Christmas-themed scrimmage combining the baseball and softball teams. The softball team starts the 2022 season off Saturday with a scrimmage in Waller.

[Photo] High hopes for softball season starts with scrimmage on Saturday

Jan 28, 2022
ALL THE FEELS. During lunch senior Kayman Hatthorn is surprised by his Michael Mays. Mays returned from the Air Force and came to the school to surprise Hatthorn before doing anything else.

Senior surprised by brother in emotional reunion

by Stephanie Keele, multimedia editor
Jan 20, 2022
ONE TEAM, ONE PURPOSE. Jason Glenn stands with Superintendent Dr. Tim Harkrider and Assistant Superintendent of Innovation, Teaching & Learning, Dr. Brian Greeney at the board meeting on Wednesday. Glenn was named the Executive Director of Athletics and Fine Arts at the meeting.

Glenn ready to ‘do it for the dub’ as he joins WISD administration

by Stephanie Keele, VOW multimedia editor
Jan 14, 2022
REACHING. At the game before Christmas where the softball and baseball teams played a co-ed scrimmage, sophomore Kynlei Chapman stretches' to catch a ball in the outfield.

[Photo] Softball tryouts set for this week

Jan 12, 2022
SANTA STYLE. Before the game, senior James Davenport fights with Santa while the other players watch.

[Photo] First annual Wildkat Christmas game brings holiday spirit to Shelly Field

by Lainey Niederhofer, contributor to VOW
Dec 16, 2021
GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN. Members of the senior class are planning a senior ad in memory of Bryan Valencia. Valencia passed away this summer while on a trip in Iowa.

Wildkats rally to raise money for beloved classmate

by Stephanie Keele, multimedia editor
Dec 15, 2021
WARM UP. Before the game starts, senior Jadarius Brown gets ready for a pre-district game.

Senior football players leave behind legacy

by Stephanie Keele, multimedia editor
Dec 10, 2021
WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS. After the victory against Spring Dekaney, members of the team celebrate.

Wildkats defeat familiar foe for bi-district title

by Stephanie Keele, multimedia editor
Nov 17, 2021

VIDEO: The Battle of 45

by Stephanie Keele, multimedia editor
Nov 11, 2021
SPOOKY. Members of the drama department hosted a haunted house the Friday before Halloween.

Haunted house shows off talent of technical theater students

by Stephanie Keele, Multimedia Editor
Nov 8, 2021
THE COURT. The king and queen candidates are seniors who were nominated by their senior peers. Queen candidates are seniors Rachel Smith, Mady Feist, Fantasia Lawrence, Lindsey Pipes and Melody Medina. King nominees are seniors Marshal Niederhofer, Zach Rogers, Karl Azangue, Colton Land and Ernesto Telles.

VIDEO: Homecoming: king and queen edition

by Stephanie Keele, multimedia editor
Oct 27, 2021

[Video] VIDEO: Homecoming: game edition

by Stephanie Keele, multimedia editor
Oct 27, 2021

[Video] VIDEO: Homecoming: mum and garters edition

by Stephanie Keele, VOW media editor
Oct 26, 2021
DREAM BIG. Cody Johnson's new album and a documentary on his life and career were released Oct. 8.

Small town cowboy inspires others to dream big

by Stephanie Keele, multimedia editor
Oct 15, 2021
PROUD AND PINK. On Pink Out Night in the game against The Woodlands, seniors Xzavier Ross, Tanner Hayes, Jorge Garcia and Trevor Jones run on the field at Woodforest Stadium. The game was held on a Thursday because The Woodlands shares stadiums with College Park, Oak Ridge, Grand Oaks, Conroe and Caney Creek High Schools.

[Photo] Thursday night lights add different perspective to traditional football

by GinElla Mire, VOW staff
Oct 13, 2021
THAT A GIRL. At the game against Conroe, senior Georgia Everett congratulates senior Rylee McDonald after a great play. The team fought hard and lost in five sets to the district rival.

Volleyball fights hard against district rivals

by Stephanie Keele, VOW multimedia editor
Oct 8, 2021
THERE'S SOMEONE INSIDE YOUR HOUSE. The new film on Netflix is a slasher film worth watching.

Netflix’s new slasher film worthy of spooky season movie night

by Stephanie Keele, VOW multimedia editor
Oct 8, 2021
CHAMPIONS OF THE BATTLE. After winning the Battle of the Piney Woods, Wildkat alumni Christian Pavon (49) joins his Bearkat family in celebrating the victory.

Former Wildkat makes big play to win Battle of Piney Woods for Bearkats

by Stephanie Keele, VOW multimedia editor
Oct 7, 2021
GO KATS. Celebrating during the Houston Bellaire game, senior Tallas Harrison faces the stands. The victory was the first for the Kats this season.

[Photo] Kats head to district with momentum

by Jason Clark, VOW sports editor
Oct 6, 2021
TO THE MAX. Working with the rest of the powerlifting team, junior Nicole Urrutia deadlifts at practice Sept 29.

Powerlifting enters ‘Squatober’ with state tournament goals

by Stephanie Keele, multimedia editor
Oct 1, 2021
READY TO RACE. Waiting for the second part of the race, Coach Britney Knicky's bike waits.

Coach tackles challenge of first triathlon

by Stephanie Keele, multimedia editor
Oct 1, 2021
LEADING BY EXAMPLE. At the first game against Tomball, senior Davis Soriano leads them team onto the field.

Wildkat named Montgomery County Player of the Week by Conroe Courier

by Stephanie Keele, multimedia editor
Sep 24, 2021
ESSENTIAL HIGH SCHOOL MOVIES AND THE LESSONS THEY TEACH. Series about what movies can teach students in high school.

Classic 80s movies teach lessons on what matters most

by Stephanie Keele, Summer Rains, and Emily Meachen
Sep 22, 2021
ONE WAY HALLS ARE GOOD FOR ALL. Started to keep students safe during COVID, one way halls need to stay.

One way hallways can serve as solution to crowds

by Stephanie Keele, multimedia editor
Sep 20, 2021
JUST GETTING STARTED. As the varsity girls' race begins, sophomore Kinley Gibbs starts with her teammates. Gibbs was unable to finish the race because of a knee injury and being overheated.

Cross country runners benefit from home race advantage

by Stephanie Keele, multimedia editor
Sep 17, 2021
AMONG THE TREES. At the Willis meet, junior Jorge Guevara runs along the meet's path at Agnes Arnold Girl Scout Camp. It is a long tradition that the meet be held among the pine trees of the camp.

FINDING INNER STRENGTH. Battling the Texas heat, senior Jake Nemetz finds the strength to finish the race.

STUFF YOU NEED TO KNOW. The SYNK club will host its first meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 21. For more info contact Mr. Manning.

SYNK club prepares members for real life

by Stephanie Keele, media editor
Sep 17, 2021
BLEEDING RED, WHITE, BLUE AND PURPLE. As they get super pumped for the game, senior David Sariano runs across the field with a flag and sledge hammer. Soriano is one of five seniors who were elected captains by their team. Sophomore DJ Lagway is also a captain of the team.

Wildkats victorious over Houston Bellaire

by Janice Talley and Stephanie Keele
Sep 14, 2021
DECKING THE HALLS. As a member of Kats Joined for Hope, senior Alex Johnson helps decorate the foyer before Purple Out Day.

[Photo] Club sponsors purple out day in support of suicide awareness

by Stone Chapman, VOW contributor
Sep 13, 2021

[Video] VIDEO: Ladykat Volleyball sweeps New Caney

by Stephanie Keele, Multimedia Editor
Sep 9, 2021
COMEBACK SEASON. After a painful injury last season, Joe Burrow has made a full recovery.

Burrow’s comeback inspires student athletes

by Stephanie Keele, Multimedia Editor
Sep 7, 2021

VIDEO: THIS IS FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS

by Stephanie Keele, multimedia editor
Sep 1, 2021
MUD, SWEAT AND TEARS. After an impressive cannon ball, senior Jake Nemitz finishes the race covered in mud and determined to finish strong.

VIDEO: MUD, SWEAT AND CHEERS

by Stephanie Keele, multimedia editor
Aug 28, 2021
RISE AND SHINE. Seniors woke up before the sun rose to get ready for school and be in the 830 parking lot at 6:30 am.

Expectations rise as seniors start year together

by Stephanie Keele, Multimedia editor
Aug 19, 2021
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