Wurtz is a passionate photographer who likes to walk around and capture the movement in his surroundings with an explorer soul. His favorite types of photography are nature, night, travel, modeling, portrait, events, vintage theme and wildlife photography. During his free time, he enjoys listening to many types of music, such as jazz, electronic dance music, and sometimes classic rock and roll. Other activities he enjoys are letting his energy out by jogging or biking through his neighborhood, and exploring the Lake of the Ozarks on a kayak or a paddle board. Others hobbies are collecting vintage antiques, crystal rocks, paintings, and artifacts from around the world.
He has been serving as a staff writer and photographer for The Wildcat for three years, since his sophomore year. He delivers bold pictures that reveal he is not afraid of going to unusual spots to get the perfect framing. For his senior year, Wurtz was chosen to be the staff photo editor, and he’s excited to help others to capture the understanding of photography and prepared to face whatever challenges will come in his way for his last year.
Wurtz claims, with a smile on his face, that he has no fears, just a lot of dreams. He plans on attending college, either College of the Ozarks or University of Central Missouri, after graduating from high school. He plans to study law in college and join the Missouri State Highway Patrol. He is also interested in studying aviation and becoming a pilot during his college years.
PetralieJo Wurtz, Photo Editor
| Sep 27, 2019 | Wildcats show school pride going decades back in time (Media) |
| Sep 03, 2019 | Students take on new roles, challenges as they embark upon a new school year (Media) |
| May 15, 2019 | Four graduates look forward to collegiate athletics (Story) |
| May 14, 2019 | Lasting memories made at special prom night in Preston (Media) |
| Apr 30, 2019 | One Wild Bohemian Night (Story) |
| Apr 24, 2019 | Classroom snacks cause distraction, promote unhealthy habits (Story) |
| Apr 06, 2019 | Home-schooling provides advantage, flexibility for families. (Story) |
| Jan 29, 2019 | Debate: Are memes good for society? (Story) |
| Dec 18, 2018 | The Magic of Giving: True meaning of Santa Claus revealed as students mature (Story) |
| Dec 05, 2018 | Students celebrate veterans in annual assembly (Media) |
| Oct 23, 2018 | Senior class takes back-to-back win for Homecoming 2018 (Media) |
| Oct 23, 2018 | College Fair provides students with career options (Media) |
| Sep 25, 2018 | Cross country runners overcome obstacles (Story) |
| May 16, 2018 | Seniors reflect on their favorite memories from their last prom (Media) |
| May 11, 2018 | Scenes from Prom (Story) |
| Mar 26, 2018 | Junior showcases responsibility, respect (Story) |
| Feb 28, 2018 | Students change their lifestyle in college (Story) |
| Dec 08, 2017 | Parent-teacher conference attendance drops off in high school (Story) |
| Nov 28, 2017 | Close family bond leads to student success. (Story) |
| Nov 20, 2017 | Students explore colleges at October college fair (Media) |
| Nov 03, 2017 | Students practice cyber security (Story) |
| Oct 26, 2017 | Students rush through lunch. (Story) |
| Sep 28, 2017 | Advisory changes aim to focus on academic time (Story) |