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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
Summer Rains

Summer Rains, VOW editor

Summer is a senior, co-editor of the newspaper and entertainment editor. She is also a member of the yearbook staff, four year journalism student and two time All State Journalism Staff Member. She is part of the UIL journalism team and placed 1st in feature writing and 3rd in editorial writing at district last year. She plans to major in English at Texas A&M University after she graduates. You can reach her at [email protected]

All content by Summer Rains
During a game of the 2022 season, junior Kaleigh Kibbey moves the ball down the court.

[Photo] Women’s basketball declines nationwide

Sep 30, 2022
During a game of the 2022 season, junior Kaleigh Kibbey moves the ball down the court.

[Photo] Women’s basketball declines nationwide

Sep 30, 2022
WE BLEED PURPLE. During the honor grad announcements the LGI was full of a see of purple to show support of the Wildkats that we have lost this year.

Students need support through journey to honor grad

by Summer Rains, VOW editor
May 18, 2022
ARGHHHH. In the production of Treasure Island, senior Colton Backhus channels his inner pirate as his plays the role Calico Jack.

[Photo] Treasure Island closes out careers of senior drama students

May 9, 2022
PARKING LOT PROBLEMS. With new drivers getting parking permits every day, the 830 lot is overflowing.

OPINION: Parking problems can be alleviated by enforcing existing guidelines

by Summer Rains, VOW editor
Apr 28, 2022
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WANDS UP. In the new Fantastic Beasts movie, the film focused on just a few fantastic animals instead of many like in previous installments.

Discover downfalls in Fantastic Beasts: Secrets of Dumbledore

by Summer Rains, VOW editor
Apr 26, 2022
FFA PROUD. Members of the horse judging team shows off their ribbons and trophies after a successful competition at the Houston Livestock Show. Members are Brooke Carr, Morgan Christopher, Maeghan Evans, Kendall Higgins, Paris Egbert, and Haley Higgins. Kendall Higgins placed first and Haley Higgins placed 3rd overall.

FFA horse judging team wins big at Houston Livestock Show

by Summer Rains, VOW editor
Mar 12, 2022
IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND. Staying updated on the latest information, senior Stephanie Keele looks at an Instagram post from @theworldwidetribe about the Ukrainian President.

Unlimited information impacts how students learn about, react to war in Ukraine

by Summer Rains , VOW editor
Mar 4, 2022
LIGHTNING FAST. Including the BMW commercial about Zeus and Hera, there were several good ads during the Super Bowl.

Best ads of Super Bowl LVI

by Summer Rains , VOW editor
Feb 25, 2022
WE GO TOGETHER. At the end of the first act, senior Colton Land dances in the group act of We Go Together.

Fine arts students show off talent performing iconic musical

by Summer Rains, VOW editor
Feb 15, 2022
RUN THE BALL. During the game against the Conroe Tigers, junior Lucy Smith takes the ball back to the Wildkat side of the court.

[Photo] Ladykats triumph over Highlander basketball team

Jan 24, 2022
TELL ME MORE, TELL ME MORE. At a dress rehearsal for Grease, seniors Colton Land and Josh Brookshire portray Sonny and Danny. The musical will be performed Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the door and on eventbrite.org.

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RUN THE BALL. During the game against the Conroe Tigers, junior Lucy Smith takes the ball back to the Wildkat side of the court.

Ladykats triumph over Highlander basketball team

by Summer Rains, VOW editor
Jan 24, 2022
PLAYING HARD. During the game against the Oak Ridge Eagles, senior Terrance Patterson scored 10 points.

Varsity basketball secures first 6A win against spirited Oak Ridge team

by Summer Rains, VOW editor
Jan 21, 2022
SWIMMING HARD. At the senior night meet, senior Zach Clark broke a school record.

Senior swimmers honored at Montgomery meet

by Summer Rains , VOW editor
Jan 6, 2022
GETTING HYPE. Before the game, senior Johnny McHenry poses inside the Wildkat head while the rest of the team is getting hyped up for the game.

[Photo] Senior football players leave behind legacy

Dec 10, 2021
AWARD WINNING SHOT. This picture by Summer Rains won an excellent rating in the sports feature category.

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CHEEERS. This shot from the powder puff game won an excellent rating in the sports feature category.

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TOP OF THE COMPETITION. This shot used on the title page of the 2021 yearbook won a superior rating and is in competition for Tops in Texas. The title page featuring this photo was also awarded a superior rating.

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COME BACK. After having COVID-19, Lane is back at school and teaching Freshman English.

English teacher survives corona, double lung pneumonia

by Summer Rains , VOW editor
Nov 19, 2021
BACK WHERE HE STARTED. At the last home game of the season, Wildkat alum Morgan Luttrell was recognized at the game. Luttrell is running for Congress and hopes to replace Kevin Brady when he retires.

[Photo] Willis grad throws hat into contest for Congress

Nov 18, 2021
BAD FILMS. Students share what movies they think are bad but they still enjoy watching.

Students reveal their guilty pleasure movies

Nov 12, 2021
DANCING THE NIGHT AWAY. Enjoying a slow song during the dance, students spend time at the Greatest Show on Turf.

Students enjoy ‘Greatest Show on Turf’ as homecoming dance theme

by Emma Lowe and Summer Rains
Nov 3, 2021
HUZZAH. Junior Nicole Hathaway show off her picture of the Queen of RenFest. She was commissioned to paint the portrait.

All hail the Queen

Oct 27, 2021
PINK OUT. Playing against the Woodlands Highlanders, the Wildkats wore pink for breast cancer awareness month.

Wildkats show support at Pink Out football game

by Summer Rains , VOW editor
Oct 8, 2021
THE BEST SHOW ON TURF. Homecoming tickets are $30 until Oct. 8. Tickets will be $40 next week.

Homecoming festivities filled with tradition

by Summer Rains , VOW editor
Oct 7, 2021
BIG DREAMS. At the game at SHSU against Huntsville, senior Zach Rogers looks out on Bowers Stadium, home of the Bearkats.

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

Oct 7, 2021
ON ALL HALLOWS EVE. Find out what freighting movies to watch this Halloween season.

Haunted films to watch for Halloween fun

by Summer Rains , Heather Jackson , and Kendall Cobb
Oct 7, 2021
READY FOR ROBOTICS. At freshman parent night, junior James Rogers and senior Kendall Cobb set up to recruit possible new members.

[Photo] Robotics team creates plan for ‘Freight Frenzy’

Oct 1, 2021

Streaming services take over Emmys

by Summer Rains, VOW editor
Sep 24, 2021
THE APPLE VS THE SOUND BARS. Writers discuss both Apple Music and Spotify and which platform is better.

Battle of the streaming services

by Summer Rains and Katherine Lee
Sep 24, 2021
DOUBLE DUTY. Before he begins his job as an athletic trainer in the game against Tomball, senior Cole Arnold is joined by senior Rachel Smith and junior Kolby Sebastian at the student council gift exchange. Arnold was named Secondary Student of the Month at the September board meeting.

[Photo] Senior, student body president awarded Secondary Student of the month

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
READY FOR ACTION. Waiting for the serve, seniors Reece Edmiston and Taylor Thomas with junior Caroline Woodfill play in the game against rivals Huntsville. The LadyKats won in four sets.

Ladykats sting Lady Hornets

by Summer Rains, VOW editor
Sep 17, 2021
DRESS UP DAYS. The week of homecoming is full of fun and exciting dress up days to get ready for the football game.

Show Wildkat spirit on HOCO dress up days

by Summer Rains, VOW editor
Sep 17, 2021
ANIMATED ACTION. The new Disney + series that asks the question What if?

Marvel Studios explores the unknown in the Disney + series “What if…?”

by Summer Rains, VOW editor
Sep 17, 2021
COMPLETING THE LIST. Geometry teacher Jim Korkowski and his wife Stacie enjoy the majestic beauty of Seldovia, AK in June 2021. The trip marked their visit to the last state on their list of 50 the couple wanted to visit before Stacie turned 50.

From the Redwood forest to the Gulf Stream waters

by Summer Rains, VOW editor
Sep 17, 2021
A MESSAGE OF HOPE. Completing a bulletin board advertising the club Kats Joined for Hope, social studies teacher Andrea Eisinger straightens letters on the board.

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

Sep 13, 2021

[Video] VIDEO: Ladykat Volleyball sweeps New Caney

by Stephanie Keele, VOW Multimedia editor
Sep 9, 2021
SPIKE. During the second set of the game, senior Rylee Mcdonald kills the ball.

Ladykat volleyball captures win at home

by Summer Rains, VOW editor
Sep 8, 2021
THE LEGEND. Now in theatres, the latest Marvel film, Shang-Chi, is going above and beyond both audience and critics expectations.

New Marvel film hits the big screen

by Summer Rains, VOW editor
Sep 8, 2021
GO ROGERS. From the center of the stands, Trina McAfee cheers for her grandson and the Wildkat football team. Known as Nana to her grandson senior Zach Rogers and the rest of the team, McAfees voice can often be heard over all others in the stands.

Loudest Wildkat fan cheers for #74

by Summer Rains, VOW editor
Sep 2, 2021

[Video] VIDEO: THIS IS FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS

by Stephanie Keele, VOW 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] VIDEO: MUD, SWEAT AND CHEERS

by Stephanie Keele, VOW Multimedia editor
Aug 28, 2021
DONT BE THAT KID. A famous Neumann catchphrase, Dont be that kid, means that she wants students to be proactive about their next steps instead of falling behind. Steph Keele is being proactive by checking in with Neumann about her application status at SHSU.

College and Career Center helps students with their next steps

by Summer Rains, VOW editor
Aug 19, 2021
The new Netflix show Shadow and Boneis rated TV-14 and has become a hit nationwide since its release on April 23.

Enter the Grishaverse with new Netflix show ‘Shadow and Bone’

by Summer Rains, VOW editor
May 13, 2021
STATE CHAMP. WIth their Leaguetown Press shirts on, juniors Stephanie Keele, Summer Rains and Heather Jackson take a picture at Cy Woods High School, a hub for the state academic UIL meet. Jackson won the 6A state championship in news writing. Leaguetown is the fictional high school that serves as the setting for all UIL journalism stories.

Journalism student claims state championship

by Summer Rains, VOW editor
May 10, 2021
Stunning shows. Netflix adds new documentaries to platform.

Diving into documentaries

by Summer Rains, VOW editor
Apr 11, 2021
Final exam schedules begins May 13th and all senior grades are due May 18th by 4 pm.

End of year testing schedules now available

by Summer Rains, VOW editor
Apr 1, 2021
1 2 3 RALLY. Pitching for the Ladykats softball team during the tournament was senior Marissa Fletcher.

Varsity softball ready for district play

by Summer Rains, VOW editor
Mar 23, 2021
LOOKING FOR THE STRIKE. Senior Jordan Wright and the bowling team gets ready for regionals while competing at 300 Bowl.

Alley Kats headed to regionals, sets sights on state

by Summer Rains, VOW editor
Mar 11, 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

by Summer Rains, Heather Jackson, and Katherine Lee
Mar 10, 2021
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TOXIC RELATIONSHIP. Stella embraces Stanley in the dark of night after she left their home after he slapped her in an argument.

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EXPLORING DARK THEMES. Senior Jill Bergers character, Blanche, tries to conceal her sordid past while on a date with Mitch.

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FEMALE EMPOWERMENT. During the month of march, there will be a series of story posted about feminism and womens history.

Stereotypes of feminism hinder equality movement

by Summer Rains, Sure Ibukun, Katherine Lee, and Heather Jackson
Mar 5, 2021
#RISE UP. A GoFund Me has been set up for sophomore Mazzy Heyer and her family. Heyer has recently been diagnosed with AVM and will have surgery today.

Softball team rises up to help teammate through difficult time

by Summer Rains, VOW editor
Feb 23, 2021
BE READY. A bulletin board created by yearbook staff members advertise upcoming school pictures.

[Photo] Wildkat yearbook strives to capture every student’s story

Feb 15, 2021
SUPPORTING THEIR OWN. Members of the wrestling team support senior Emilee Buhl sign her letter of intent to play at Kansas Wesleyan to play football.

[Photo] Signing day 2021

Feb 11, 2021
MEASURE A YEAR. During the opening number of the musical, junior Katherine Lee sings a song from the 90s hit Rent.

Fine Arts department comes together to entertain with ‘Cabaret’

by Summer Rains, VOW editor
Feb 8, 2021
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