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The student news site of Warsaw High School

The Wildcat

The student news site of Warsaw High School

The Wildcat

FFA members Jovi Robertson, Bella Schwartz, and Kylie Wake talk to elementary students about horsemanship. The horse is named, “Cowboy.”
FFA Food for America presentations inform, entertain
Tanna Howe, Managing Editor • October 31, 2024

Junior Mason Gollihar cools  metal off in a dunk tank after welding on a building pad.
Career and Technology Center provides a future for students
Aubree Smith, Social Media Managing Editor • October 30, 2024

At around 10:40 every day, 28 juniors and seniors are dismissed to make the trip to State Fair Community College’s Career and Technology Center to take hands-on courses and earn vocational certifications. Career and Technology...

On the left in this photo is Freshman Riley Nevius. Nevius throws her flag up while Sophmore Jennifer Murdock is also throwing her flag up. This took place on October 19th. “This was the last home football game and the colorgaurd really went out, "said freshman Addison Hill.
Marching season wraps up season after four competitions
Alyssa Boyd, Staff Writer • October 30, 2024

 The Pride of Warsaw Marching Band has finished its 2024 competition season and performers are pleased with how the season turned out.   Director Sandra Stewart felt that the band accomplished so much this season with...

Football team sees bright opportunities ahead, honors senior contributions
Football team sees bright opportunities ahead, honors senior contributions
Maylee Slavens, Staff Writer • October 30, 2024

   The 2024 football team is experiencing great success while having a record of 7-0 prior to the Oct. 25 Pleasant Hope game. New players...

Junior Wesely Jackson strives hard to get across the finish line, he finished with a time of 18:35. Warsaw won their home meet on October 1st.
Cross Country team finds late season success
Ryan Fajen, Staff Writer • October 30, 2024

   As the Cross Country Cats run towards the end of the season, they are all expressing their excitement for districts on November 2nd. The...

Varsity Ladycats celebrate after sophomore Maylee Slavens gets a kill.
Warsaw Ladycats advance skills as they wrap up season
Bailey Burnworth, Staff Writer • October 30, 2024

 The volleyball team had a competitive season. They fought each game with a regular season record of 10-13-1. In the postseason they made it...

The Emerald Stars dancers take a break from their first sideline performance to participate in a team tradition of posing with “Emerald” the troll. They include: (front row) freshman Amelia Roberts, senior captain Tatum Bohl, freshman Addison Hill; (back row) Adele Anderson, junior Makayla Lawrence, senior Maddie Lawrence, freshman Macey Heimsoth and sophomore Bella Schwartz.
Dancers bond over love of dance and friendship
Mady Reimund, Staff Writer • September 27, 2024

    This year's Emerald Stars dance team is packed with talent and heart. They are performing for fans and preparing for dance competitions...

Stunt teams lift freshman Addison Hill, and sophomore's Izzy Schierholz and Elizabeth Phillips to form a pyramid at half time of their first home game performance.
Cheer team trains hard, competes at regional contest
Maylee Slavens, Staff Writer • September 27, 2024

     The cheer team entered their season strong after working hard this summer and already clinching a chance to compete at the state...

Senior quarterback Garrett Ferguson runs for a first play touch down. He scored the first touch down of the night against Sherwood on Sept. 20.
Seniors lead the way to football season success
Heather Terry, Profile Editor • September 27, 2024

The twelve football seniors have led the team to success so far this season. Going into the Versailles game on Sept. 27, the team was 4-0 and...

Meet the Staff
Ryan Fajen
Ryan Fajen
Staff Writer

This is Junior Ryan Fajen’s second year on the journalism staff. Fajen is involved in football, basketball, baseball, and Pep Club. In his free time he enjoys hunting, fishing, hanging out with the boys,...

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Seniors Hazel Thompson and Tatum Bohl talk with a representative from Missouri State University during the college fair on Oct. 18.
Students consider post-secondary options at college fair
October 31, 2024

Foreign exchange student experiences the Wildcat life
Foreign exchange student experiences the Wildcat life
Lexi Wynn, Staff Writer • October 30, 2024

This school year Warsaw High School has a special new student. Junior Hazal Uelker is a foreign exchange student and is visiting from Cologne,...

 Seniors Kendall Bagley, Trent Downing, Jayce Depriest, Michael Garret, Shane Poyser, Dakota Todd, Logan Gemes, Garrett Ferguson, Drake Murrell gather together to take a photo at the pasta feed. They plan to keep the tradition going for years to comes
Teams bond through building of traditions
Mady Reimund, Staff Writer • October 30, 2024

For student-athletes, team bonding activities and traditions are very much an important part of being a teammate. There are many different kinds...

Seniors Josh Bunch, Drake Murrell and Garrett Ferguson make pancakes on the first day of school. Some seniors gathered for a “Senior Sunrise” to celebrate their last first day of school on Aug. 20.
Class of 2025 has many mixed emotions about their lasts
Hailey Ferguson, Photography Managing Editor • September 27, 2024

Members of the class of 2025 feel bittersweet emotions as they experience their last firsts this school year - starting with their last first...

Junior JC Minks uses his skills learned in Principles of Technology to improve there robot
Students enjoy hands-on learning with robot construction
Dakota todd, Staff writer • October 30, 2024

     Students who participate in science teacher Daniel Waller's Principles of Technology class have made several interesting products...

Ladycats huddle during the Pink Out game against Adrian on October 10. They lost the matchup in three sets.
Pink-Out games recognize struggle of those touched by breast cancer
Amelia Roberts, Staff Writer • October 30, 2024

October means pink out for sports to support breast cancer research.  Breast cancer is a common fear for women today.      “I think...

Students and Teachers Expose Fears and Phobias
Addison Hill, Staff Writer • October 30, 2024

 What scares you? Phobias are very common all around the world. They can range from scary ghosts to holes and spiders. Some can even go to having...

Amendment 3 will protect women’s lives and freedom
Amendment 3 will protect women’s lives and freedom
Heather Terry, Profile Editor • October 31, 2024

The issue of reproductive freedom is on the ballot on Nov. 5 in the form of Amendment 3. In the official document it covers the government shall...