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The Wildcat

The student news site of Warsaw High School

The Wildcat

The student news site of Warsaw High School

The Wildcat

Journalists from WHS attend Journalism Day at Missouri University. Students attended on March 27th.
Students find success at Journalism Day
Tanna Howe, Managing Editor Print • April 30, 2024

On Wednesday, March 27th, WHS journalists attended Journalism Day at the University of Missouri. The purpose of Journalism Day is a day to spotlight journalists' work and awards they may receive. Most of all, journalists...

Prop KIDS to provide needed upgrades
Prop KIDS to provide needed upgrades
Hailey Ferguson, Online Editor • March 25, 2024

 Prop KIDS is an $18 million bond issue that brings many opportunities for school improvements without increasing taxes. Some of the biggest changes students could see in the high school would be the addition of more bathrooms,...

Junior Keira Mostaffa works on AMI work during a snow day.
AMI use poses both advantages and disadvantages for students
Maylee Slavens, Staff Writer • February 23, 2024

   According to superintendent Scott Gemes, AMI days came to the Warsaw school district the year after COVID. They were trying to find a way to keep students engaged in school during long snow day breaks. When covid began...

Left: Emerald Stars dancers, freshmen Lily Frye, junior Madison Lawrence, sophomore Shaelynn Ward, junior Tatum Bohl, junior Hazel Thompson and freshmen Izzy Schierholz and Bella Schwartz, prepare for their hip hop competition routine. They competed at both Missouri State University and the state competition in Kansas City
Dancers earn letters for first time as sanctioned spirit team
Samantha Harr, Staff writer • April 30, 2024

  In their fifth year as a group, the Emerald Stars dancers were able to earn varsity letters as a MSHSAA sanctioned team through WHS.    All...

Freshman Madyson Reimund takes infield as a third baseman for the Lady Cats versus Lone Jack.
Softball team continues winning streak
Bailey Burnworth, Staff writer • April 30, 2024

 Excitement is high for the WHS softball team as their success this season has resulted in a 21 game winning streak and a ranking as second...

Sophomore Wesley Jackson takes aim at a bullseye. Jackson shot at the state competition this season.
State archers find enjoyment beyond sport
Maylee Slavens, Staff Writer • April 30, 2024

 The 2023-2024 archery season has come to an end. Many archers qualified for state multiple years in a row, while some qualified for the first...

Junior Drake Murrell, at second base, is ready on defense. The cats played Tipton on April 17, unfortunately ending with a score of 2-12.
Game time focuses baseball players on continued improvement as they go into conference tournament
Mady Reimund, Staff Writer • April 30, 2024

  Managing multiple games in one week, the baseball team, has been hard at work earning a winning record this season.    The Wildcat baseball...

The Warsaw track team celebrates their placement at the Warsaw Invitational. The boys placed first and the girls placed second.
New training program produces better athletes
Heather Terry, Photo Editor • April 26, 2024

This season, the track team has improved on the way they train. “We put in a new sprint training program called “Feed the Cats,” and we...

Senior Carson Bonner putts for par at the Shawnee Bend golf course during a home match. The golf team came away with a win against Versailles on April 4 on home turf.
WHS Golf team works hard to increase their wins for the 2024 season
Hailey Ferguson, Web Editor • April 25, 2024

The WHS Golf team started their season February 27 and have had 7 meets since their first practice. The team is coached by Dennis Larson and...

Meet the Staff
Heather Terry
Heather Terry
Managing Editor - Photography

Heather Terry is in her third year of Warsaw High School newspaper. She is involved in FBLA and FCCLA. In Terry’s first two years she was a staff writer and this year, was promoted to photography editor....

The Wildcat Archives
Carter Shockey
Senior spotlight '24: Carter Shockey
Heather Terry, Photo Editor • May 3, 2024

Carter Shockey is the son of Crystal Shockey and Jacob Shockey. He was active in guitar, piano, and art. He plans to work after high school....

Oliver Robertson
Senior Spotlight '24: Oliver Robertson
Heather Terry, Photo Editor • May 3, 2024

Oliver Robertson is the son of Robbie Robertson and Janet Murdock. He was active in football and track. He plans to join the Marine Corps. His...

Elizabeth Ramsey
Senior Spotlight '24: Elizabeth Ramsey
Heather Terry, Photo Editor • May 3, 2024

Elizabeth Ramsey is the daughter of Monta Berry-Hawkins and Bobby Ramsey. She worked in high school. She plans to attend Neosho Community College....

Alison Longhat-Hallock
Senior Spotlight '24: Alison Longhat-Hallock
Heather Terry, Photo Editor • May 3, 2024

Alison Longhat-Hallock is the daughter of Sonja Longhat-Hallock and Gary Hallock Jr. She worked while in high school. She plans to attend State...

Artificial intelligence in education poses benefits and risks
Artificial intelligence in education poses benefits and risks
Anna Zimmerman, staff writer • May 1, 2024

  Artificial intelligence is something that has slowly become more common among all students, and WHS is no exception.    “AI is a...

Madrigal chamber choir performs contest pieces at SBU on April 12. Both Madrigal and Women’s Choir earned “exemplary” state ratings.
Music students find success at large ensemble contests
Aleanah Yoder, Staff Writer • April 30, 2024

 The WHS vocal and instrumental musicians were pleased with their results of large ensemble state competitions in April. Band earned an “outstanding”...

Hunter Collins, and Alli and Abi Flinn
Siblings find benefits and annoyances in shared school experiences
Aubree Smith, Staff writer • April 30, 2024

   Students who attend the same school as their siblings find advantages and disadvantages. Attending the same school with a familiar face...

Benefits of TikTok outweigh risks
Keira Mostaffa, Editor-in-Chief • April 25, 2024

   The House passed a “TikTok ban” on March 13 and, as of April 23, the TikTok ban has been passed by both houses. The Senate voted late...