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The Wildcat

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The Wildcat

Missouri State Hwy Patrolman Justin Ewing speaks about safe driving and the importance of wearing a seat belt. during the Jan. 17 assembly.
Students hear warnings to drive safely
Mady Reimund, Staff Writer • February 14, 2025

   As more students turn 16 and get behind the wheel, the dangers and responsibilities of driving become even more real.   “To make sure I am always being a safe driver, I always stay off my phone and try to stay either...

Art by Julie Gemes.
Organizers hope to have started a new tradition with Mr. Wildcat contest
Amelia Roberts, Staff Member • December 17, 2024

The 2024 Project Graduation committee hopes they have started a new tradition at Warsaw High School.     “Mr. Wildcat” was held on Dec. 14 with competitors who consisted of senior gentlemen. “Mr.Wildcat” ran...

Navy veteran Daryl Boyd was in active duty. 
He served on Operation Enduring Freedom in 2002.
Students and teachers recognize veterans at assembly
Addison Hill, Staff Writer • December 17, 2024

     The annual Veteran’s Day assembly was held on Nov. 8 after the traditional veteran’s breakfast. Students took part in serving and in the assembly to honor those who served.    On the eleventh hour...

The high school and middle school archery teams shoot together against five different schools on Jan. 16. The high school ranked second with a score of 3,052 points.
Archers aim for state qualifying scores
Addison Hill, Staff writer • February 14, 2025

The archery team has approached shooting season, and have high hopes of qualifying for state. Coach Jackie Downing’s ultimate goal is to qualify...

Sophomore Jenna Gerken shoots a free-thow after being foulded during the Osceola tournamnet. The ladycats were playing against Climax Springs.
Lady Cats make strides toward a winning season
Ryan Fajen, Staff Writer • February 14, 2025

  The Lady Cats basketball season is currently on pace for a winning record.     Coach Matt Henderson took over as the girls head basketball...

The boys wrestling team captured a first place trophy while competing at the home Warsaw Tournament. “I enjoy the atmosphere that the Warsaw Tournament brings to the community, and the support that is shown,” senior Drake Murrell said.
Wrestling team continues to strive for success, prepares for postseason
Tanna Howe, Managing Editor • February 14, 2025

   As a new year has begun, the boys and girls wrestling team hasn’t stopped towards their goals for this season. Currently, both teams...

Seniors Madison Lawrence, Tatum Bohl, freshmen Addison Hill, Amelia Roberts, Macey Heimsoth, and sophomores Isabella Schwartz, and Lilyan Frye sit waiting for awards to be announced. The team got second in hip hop, fourth in poms, and freshman Amelia Roberts got second in her solo
Emerald Stars light up the competition floor
Alexis Wynn, Staff writer • February 14, 2025

  Warsaw’s Emerald Stars dance team gained their first competition experience for the year and walked away with awards on Jan. 18 at Blue...

Wrestling head coach Justin Wisdom presents former wrestling coach John Duham with a plaque for the wrestling Hall of Honor on Jan 18. Duham was the first wrestling coach Warsaw had and he saw success with his coaching.
Wrestling team celebrates 30 years of program
Heather Terry, Profile Editor • February 14, 2025

This season marks the 30th year of the wrestling program. The program started in 1994 brought by superintendent John Boise and first coached...

Seniors Logan Gemes, Trent Downing, Garret Ferguson, Judah Newell and Shane Poyser on the trip to Indiana.
Team celebrates big milestones and makes memories through ups and downs of the season
Abbey Wilson, Staff Writer • February 14, 2025

    For the boys basketball team this season has been more successful and filled with record wins compared to previous years. This season,...

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Kaylee Jackson, Staff Writer   Kaylee Jackson is a freshman and this is her first year being a Journalist with the WHS Newspaper. She is involved in Student Council, Future Christan Athletes,...

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Sophomore Mady Reimund and junior Luke Henderson hang out together. Reimund and Henderson have been in a relationship for two years and nine months.
In This Together
Aubree Smith, Social Media Managing Editor • February 14, 2025

High school is a time of discovery, growth, and exploration, not only academically but also emotionally and socially. For many students, this...

RootEd Advisor Bobbi Swisher gives scholarship guidance to senior Sonia Lasseigne on Feb. 6 during the scholarship application incentive day. Seniors were put in a drawing for a prize for filling out scholarship applications.
End is in sight for Class of 2025 as thoughts turn to post-graduation plans
Hailey Ferguson, Photography Managing Editor • February 14, 2025

It finally set in for the seniors of 2025, that this is the year they are graduating. “For as long as I have waited and as ready as I am to...

Some students share a new year goal relating to their sport, like juniors Brayden Henderson’s (below, left) goal to be in shape for track season,  Naomi Yoder’s (below) wrestling training, and senior Bradley Watson’s (left) goal to help his team win the district tournament in baseball.
New year prompts some students and staff to set new goals
Bailey Burnworth, Staff Writer • February 14, 2025

At the start of a new year, people tend to set goals, or resolutions, for themselves. New Year’s resolutions are a promise some make to themselves...

BCE TV Broadcast announcer Adam Howe speaks with announcers Drew Burdick and Matt Dove during half time of the football game against Sherwood on September 20. The Cats took the win over the Marksmen 49-7.
Howe inspires enthusiasm as Voice of the Cats
Hailey Ferguson, Photography Managing Editor • December 17, 2024

It’s a voice you will recognize, it’s a voice that will give you chills when it comes over the speakers: The voice of the Cats, Adam Howe.    Howe...

Missouri State Hwy Patrolman Justin Ewing speaks about safe driving and the importance of wearing a seat belt. during the Jan. 17 assembly.
Students hear warnings to drive safely
Mady Reimund, Staff Writer • February 14, 2025

   As more students turn 16 and get behind the wheel, the dangers and responsibilities of driving become even more real.   “To make sure...

Excitement grows as students make preparations for spring dances
Maylee Slavens February 14, 2025

     Many students find different ways to prepare for school dances. Some say that the preparation leading up to the dance helps them...

Junior Kimberly Tenold listens as senior Paige Collier inducts her into NHS. Each member read information about the new inductees during the ceremony.
NHS chapter grows to 35 members with November induction
Maylee Slavens, Staff writer • January 16, 2025

   National Honor Society had their induction ceremony on Nov. 4 to welcome 19 new members of the Warsaw chapter.        This year,...

Guest column: A busy teenage life prepares us for a busy adult life
Guest column: A busy teenage life prepares us for a busy adult life
Amelia Roberts, Staff writer • February 14, 2025

A typical day for me involves getting up early for either cheer or dance practice. Then, a full day of classes and even sometimes a student council...