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The Wildcat

Freshman Riley Nevius, junior Dillan Ellison, and senior Haylie Allen perform their flag routine. They performed their routine at the OHC clinic on Sept. 14.
Marching band takes on ‘Pirates Of The Caribbean’ show
Addison Hill, Staff Writer • October 2, 2024

  The Pride of Warsaw Marching Band has taken on The Pirates of the Caribbean this year. This is a three-part show, and the songs come from excerpts of the movie.      Director Sandra Stewart explained that this...

Director Katie Johnson, seniors Dakoda Jensen, Gabe Wassman, Kathryn Lomax and supporting cast perform an on-script blocking practice. Evening rehearsals have been in session for a month for “The Wizard of Oz.”
‘Wizard of Oz’ musical brings age-diverse cast to WHS stage
Alexis Wynn, Staff Writer • October 1, 2024

   Approximately 70 students from elementary through high school are hard at work rehearsing for what will be a large production of the Wizard of Oz musical this November.    Many of the cast are really enjoying the...

First-time voters to head to the polls on Nov. 5
First-time voters to head to the polls on Nov. 5
Kaylee Jackson, Staff Writer • September 27, 2024

This November 5, the 2024 presidential election is scheduled to be held. Although most students cannot vote yet, a few seniors such as Daliyah Cayton-Fishburn, Samantha Harr, and junior Kaleb Ragle, are able to vote. Cayton-Fishburn...

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...

The XC team met at Smith Cotton where junior Wesley Jackson placed ninth and senior Jaxon Deckard placed 14th. Both received medals. Left side; Coach Ehren Banfield, Brayden Henderson, Kaleb Ragle, Wesley Jackson and Jaxon Deckard. Right side; Kaylee Jackson, Romon Sabella, Brody Boggs, and Skyler Illingworth
Runners push themselves toward personal goals while encouraging teammates
Abbey Wilson, Staff Writer • September 27, 2024

The new cross country team captain intends to encourage and motivate this year’s cross country team.    “My goal for this season is...

Ladycats varsity team huddles up mid-game. The Ladycats took the win against the Lincoln Cardinals, on Sept. 3. “I think the first game really set the tone for our season. We already have grown so much as a team, and ready to prove it the rest of the season,” libero Tanna Howe said.
Ladycats begin season with a promising start
Ryan Fajen, Staff Writer • September 27, 2024

  As the 2024 volleyball season begins, the Ladycats have shown more early season success than previous years. Even though their record is...

Seniors Grace Drake and Lovlie Haidusek open their senior gifts during senior night. The softball team played kickball in the high school gym for their senior night due to bad weather.
Postseason upset ends Wildcat hopes
Aleanah Yoder, Staff Writer • May 15, 2024

The softball season came to a disappointing end last week after a 4-1 loss to Stokcton in the district semifinals, but the Cats ended the season...

Meet the Staff
Heather Terry
Heather Terry
Profiles Managing Editor

Senior Heather Terry is in her fourth year on the news staff. This year is her second year being an editor and was promoted to the profile editor. She is also involved in FBLA, FCCLA, student council and...

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The Wildcat Archives
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...

Angela Konopasek
Senior Spotlight '24: Angela Konopasek
Heather Terry, Photo Editor • May 10, 2024

Angela Konopasek is the daughter of Rena Konopasek. She was active in track, volleyball, and basketball. She plans to work for a travel agency....

Skylon Boone
Senior Spotlight '24: Skylon Boone
Heather Terry, Photo Editor • May 10, 2024

Skylon Boone is the daughter of Kristy Allcorn and Jesse Jackman. She was involved in wrestling, track, and student council. She plans to become...

 Rachel Henderson
Senior Spotlight '24: Rachel Henderson
Heather Terry, Photo Editor • May 10, 2024

Rachel Henderson is the daughter of Michael Henderson and Amber Glenn. She was active in student council, basketball, volleyball, FBLA, prom...

WHS students that attended Girls and Boys State gather together for a group picture. This event was held at Lindenwood University.
Students learn about leadership and government at Missouri Girls and Boys State summer experiences
Bailey Burnworth, Staff Writer • October 2, 2024

Twelve students learned more about government, made connections and gained leadership skills at Girls and Boys State this summer at Lindenwood...

Seniors Tatum Bohl and Garrett Ferguson
Homecoming inspires pride
Keira Mostaffa, Editor-in-Chief • October 1, 2024

Pep Club is out supporting the lady cats on September 3rd. The theme is USA
Pep club reorganizes with faculty sponsors to ‘bring the noise’
Alyssa Boyd, staff writer • October 1, 2024

After five years of being a student-run organization, the pep club has reorganized with faculty sponsors in an effort to boost student involvement,...

MoFlex benefits students in more ways than one
MoFlex benefits students in more ways than one
Keira Mostaffa, Editor-in-Chief • October 1, 2024

This year, a total of 43 juniors and seniors are getting in hours at work instead of putting in a full day in the classroom through the state...