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The Voice of the Wildkats
The Student News Site of Willis High School

The Voice of the Wildkats
Stone Chapman

Stone Chapman, VOW Staff Writer

Stone Chapman has been on yearbook and newspaper staff for one year. After ending the 2021-2022 school year with a best of SNO award and story with 47,000 views, he looks forward to entertaining and informing the students at Willis High School again.

All content by Stone Chapman
BECAUSE OF YOU SINCE ‘92. The new Dutch Bros is open on 1097 in Willis. The company has been open since 1992 making drinks for all tastes.

[Photo] Dutch Bros add new options for drive-through coffee addicts

Jan 27, 2023
FOURTH QUARTER. Receiving his 10th of 12th rounds of chemo, Coach Michael Storms starts what he coined the fourth quarter of his treatment. After experiencing chemo with her husband, Coach Megan Storms recruited some of her volleyball players to spread cheer at the hospital where Storms and many others receive cancer treatment.

Volleyball team makes impact in community by bringing joy to cancer patients

Jan 23, 2023
WHAT BACKPACK? Using a Walmart basket to carry her essentials, junior Sypher East eats lunch with her friends on Thursday. The day was designated Anything But a Backpack day in honor of the swim and dive teams district meet. photo by Stone Chapman

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WELCOME TO CHIPPENDALES. The Hulu original series digs deep into the creation and downfall of the dancers.

Hulu docuseries explores dark backstory of America’s ‘cuffs and collar’ clad dancers

Jan 5, 2023
NEW COMMANDER. At the Change of Command ceremony, seniors Jasmine Rodriguez and Josh Baldwin wait for their moment in the event.

VIDEO: JROTC Change of Command

Dec 14, 2022
TO PROTECT AND SERVE. A visitor to Christmas in the Barn visits with senior Reid Henderson, a member of the law class. The group passed out cocoa, played games and allowed visitors to tour their car.

CTE programs host early Christmas

Dec 7, 2022
REINDEER GAMES. At Christmas in the Barn, junior Bradley Lottinger volunteers with DECA. As a game, children would throw rings at Lottingers reindeer horns.

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MY TURN TO DRIVE. Having fun teaching others freshman Eduardo Martinez and junior Hannah East let visitors to the barn drive the robot.

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REINDEER GAMES. At Christmas in the Barn, junior Bradley Lottinger volunteers with DECA. As a game, children would throw rings at Lottingers reindeer horns. photo by Stone Chapman

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EMOTIONAL ANNOUCEMENT. After hearing her name announced as the $1000 scholarship winner senior Katie Leggett hugs cheer coach Nicole Westmoreland as Ark Church representative Courtney Small looks on.

Cheerleader honored with scholarship, hustle award

Nov 18, 2022
SLAY ALL DAY. Soaking in the glory of Post-its, freshman Jenna Nelson and Janie Starr enjoy optimistic sticky notes.

STUCO boosts spirits with positive Post-its program

Nov 13, 2022
INVESTIGATION. Examining evidence, senior Dillyn Schultz makes sure her data is up-to-par.

Crime scene curriculum offers hands-on approach to learning

Nov 9, 2022
GO KATS. Teammates from the bench and on the court celebrate after winning a point against College Park. The team fought hard, but came up short in their quest for a play-off position.

Volleyball team takes home more than wins as season closes

Nov 6, 2022
Golf team takes home silver, gains camaraderie

Golf team takes home silver, gains camaraderie

Nov 2, 2022
GOOD BYE TO SHE-HULK. As the first season closes, Marvel fans look forward to future of She-Hulk.

She-Hulk comes to close, leaves Marvel fans excited for future

Oct 14, 2022

[Video] VIDEO: Homecoming dress up days fill halls with spirit

Oct 7, 2022
HIGH SCHOOL SCARY. In a film by Diablo Cody, Megan Fox stars as a high school student with an unusual way to deal with bad relationships.

Jennifer’s Body 2009(R)

Oct 4, 2022
BIG LOVE. On the Big Day of Giving, junior DeBraun Hampton with Big Love Program Development Director Jessica Creamer, Wildkat Head Coach Trent Miller, Principal Chad Smith and Athletic Director Jason Glenn, presents a $2000 check to Big Love Cancer Care.

Junior shows ‘Big Love’ for cancer organization

Oct 4, 2022
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT. Members of the class of 2023 stand with their parents during senior night on Tuesday.

Tennis recognizes class of 2023

Sep 29, 2022
DRESS UP. Hispanic Heritage Week provides an opportunity for dress up week fun.

Hispanic Heritage month inspires dress-up week, cultural awareness

Sep 27, 2022
BANNED CLASSICS. Many of the classics are banned in some schools. Texas leads the nation with the most banned books.

Banned book week brings student rights into the spotlight

Sep 23, 2022
COMPENSATION. Anyone under the age of 18 that has been inflicted by behavioral changes, cardiac problems, mental health issues or pregnancy difficulties because of a Juul, is entitled to compensation.

Juul gets smoked by two-year investigation, lawsuits

Sep 15, 2022
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STANDING WITH UVALDE. Members of the Wildkat community wore maroon on Monday to show support to the Uvalde community as they started school.

Halls fill with maroon to show support to Uvalde community

Sep 9, 2022
VIRTUAL LEARNING, REAL DISADVANTAGE. Forcing students to participate in a class with a virtual teacher is unfair to those who learn well using traditional teaching tactics.

E-learning leads to apathy, poor performance

Sep 7, 2022
BE CREATIVE. The Creative Writing club meets on Mondays and Thursdays in English teacher Laura Brackins room, B117.

Creative writing introduced to campus clubs

Aug 29, 2022
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.

Initiative to booster school spirit hopes to bring student body closer

Aug 17, 2022
THANK YOU TEACHERS. May 2-6 is Teacher Appreciation Week.

May 2 kicks off Teacher Appreciation Week

May 2, 2022
WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS. The journalism team placed first in district. Seniors Summer Rains, Stephanie Keele, Heather Jackson, Katherine Lee, sophomore Stone Chapman and junior Jason Clark took the Journalism Champs title March 23 at The Woodlands High School.

Journalism UIL places first at district, eight students advance to regionals

Apr 1, 2022
Lia Thomas made history during spring break when she became the first transgender woman to win a NCAA championship. This big win caused certain groups to become upset in the name of fairness. Individuals assume that since Thomas was once a man that she must have an advantage. 

Transgender athletes should be allowed to partake in gendered sports

Mar 30, 2022
FLASHBACK. In winter 2004, world geography teacher Alina Planchard at 10 years old and her aunt in one of the central parts of Kharkiv, Ukraine. Planchards aunt is still in the Ukraine.

Ukraine, Russia war hits close to home for staff member

Mar 9, 2022
Cafeteria should include more options for students with food sensitivities

Cafeteria should include more options for students with food sensitivities

Mar 4, 2022
PARTY TIME. Junior Lizzie Moore and senior Cole Arnold play a balloon game with student council.

[Photo] Valentine's Day for more than just couples

Feb 23, 2022
Drivers education offers more problems than solutions

Drivers education offers more problems than solutions

Feb 16, 2022
HELPING OTHERS. Members of Spanish NHS sell pulseras during lunch on Feb. 9. The club will continue to sell until Feb 17th with proceeds going back to the artisans who made the bracelets.

Spanish NHS sells bracelets to help education in Central America

Feb 10, 2022
TARDY SLIP WOES. With the new tardy stations, Wildkats are being held accountable for getting to class on time.

New tardy enforcement causes students heartache

Jan 31, 2022
LASTING LEGACY. The Lauren Sparks Outdoor Education Center will be a reality because of a Education Foundation grant. Sparks was a former FFA officer and a 2010 graduate.

Grant will fund outdoor learning center to honor past FFA officer

Dec 16, 2021
WRAPPING JOY. Getting the paper ready, senior Andrea Espericueta cuts wrapping paper for her candy rolls.

Interact creates Christmas joy for children living in poverty

Dec 10, 2021
WAX ON, WAX OFF. Arching the eyebrows of junior Brizelda Vazquez, junior Emma Atkinson practices what she learned in class.

Cosmetology students prepare to blow away state board exams

Nov 4, 2021
IM ON TOP OF THE WORLD. Using her basket to carry sophomore Grace Wilder to class, senior Avari Ford takes advantage of her anything but a pack pack prop.

Anything but a Backpack Day proves fun, hilarious for students

Oct 5, 2021
NO MAGIC NEEDED. Teaching his class how to be successful in his class with a cards, AP World History teacher Michael Robinson shows his card to the class. For many of the students, this is the start of college level classes in their high school career.

[Photo] AP World History teaches sophomores more than subject matter

Oct 1, 2021
ONE LITTLE BITE. For a picky eater, every day is a challenge. Food choice is limited and some students just do not eat at school.

Picky palates pose problems

Sep 29, 2021
LINED UP. With her fellow upperclassmen, senior Alex Cardenas stands at attention during AFJROTCs weekly inspection in the small gym.

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WHATTA MAN. The musical number mashing songs by Salt-N-Pepa and The White Stripes is a bright number in a dreadful movie.

New Cinderella story disappoints new, old fans

Sep 15, 2021
HALL TROUBLES. The problem: doors are locked and students are unable to enter their classrooms or roam the hallways with their friends. Instead students stand in a giant mob waiting for the doors to open and the day to begin. 

Locked doors lead to problems in mornings

Sep 15, 2021
ESSENTIAL HIGH SCHOOL MOVIES AND THE LESSONS THEY TEACH. Series about what movies can teach students in high school.

Romantic comedies teach lessons about high school life

Sep 15, 2021
WEAR PURPLE FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION. A poster hangs on the first floor, reminding the school community to wear purple. The halls were full of messages of hope and purple streamers on National Suicide Prevention Day.

Club sponsors purple out day in support of suicide awareness

Sep 13, 2021
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