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Junior Vincenza Parsi and sophomore Lillianna Perez pose while eating cheesecake at the dance. Parsi loved getting to experience prom with her younger cousin.

[Photo] Students enjoy ‘Rustic Romance’ prom in Knob Noster

Hailey Ferguson, Photography Managing Editor
May 14, 2025
Senior Keira Mostaffa poses for a picture with her mom after being crowned court warming queen. Mostaffa credits her mom for being a major inspirtation of her life.

[Photo] Impact parents leave on students lasts a lifetime

Keira Mostaffa, Editor-in-Chief
May 13, 2025
Freshman catcher Emmersyn Miskell looks over to the dugout to see what pitch coach Kelli Eierman called. against Diamond on 4-11.

[Photo] Softball team tries to keep momentum in ‘25 season

Ryan Fajen, Staff Writer
April 22, 2025
Seniors Jayce Depriest, Drake Murrell, and Carter Howell and juniors Luke Henderson, Josh Harvath, and Brennen Slavens sit and wait for the girls to finish getting ready for the big night. “I love to sit and chill on my phone before having to take a ton of boring pictures,” Depriest said.

[Photo] As prom gets closer, preparation stress builds

Hailey Ferguson, Photography Managing Editor
April 22, 2025
Members of the math team attend the 53rd Annual Pummill Relays at Missouri State University on April 15 with math team sponsor Amy Spunaugle. This was Spunaugle’s final trip with her mathaletes. They included: (first row) senior Ashlynn Adams; (second row) sponsor Amy Spunaugle; (third row) freshman Angela Cerecero, senior Drake Murrell, freshman Michelle Ricke, sophomore Lhandon Rose, senior Madison Lawrence, sophomore Elizabeth Winters, junior Elsie Hughes, seniro Maya Jolliff and sophomore Jasmine Myers; (fourth row) juinor Brennen Slaves, senior Logan Gemes and junior Henry Breshears; (back row) juniors Brayden Henderson, Ayden Burdick and Wesley Jackson.

[Photo] Spunaugle retires after long journey of teaching

Tanna Howe, Managing Editor
April 22, 2025
Juniors Hailey Ferguson and Josh Harvath pose after winning princess and prince. "I am so glad I ran, it was such a fun experience," Ferguson said.

Clara Adler and Reed Eierman smile together for their picture. The two were this year’s Courtwarming crown bearers.

Senior Michael Schliefert and Junior Sarah Miller Hold there project proudly.

[Photo] FCCLA members compete at state

Dakota Todd, Staff writer
March 24, 2025
FBLA members prepare to listen to the keynote speaker at the opening session of the district FBLA conference at the University of Central Missouri. Students attended sessions and competed on Feb. 6. Eleven qualified for state.

[Photo] FBLA qualifies 11 for state competition

Mady Reimund, Staff Writer
March 24, 2025
The Warsaw math team competed at Warrensburg High School. They finished 4th as a team and missed 3rd by 2 points. They included: (back row) Maya Jolliff, Michael Schliefert, Brennen Slavens, Logan Gemes, Elizabeth Winters, Jordan Dove; (front row) Madison Lawrence, Elsie Hughes, Jessie Bilderback, Henry Breshears, Isaac Daughenbaugh, Lhandon Rose, and Eden Gilley.

[Photo] Math team succeeds in local competitions

Ryan Fajen, Staff Writer
March 24, 2025
Senior Dakota Todd signs to go to Mo Valley on January 31, 2025. Todd is going for powerlifting.

[Photo] Senior earns powerlifting scholarship to Mo Valley

Lexi Wynn, Staff Writer
March 24, 2025
Junior Aubree Smith and senior Eastynn Holt built a snowman during the snow day break. The snowman began to melt the next day.

[Photo] Snow makeup days have an effect on student schedules

Bailey Burnworth, Staff Writer
March 24, 2025
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.

[Photo] Wrestling team continues to strive for success, prepares for postseason

Tanna Howe, Managing Editor
February 14, 2025
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.

[Photo] New year prompts some students and staff to set new goals

Bailey Burnworth, Staff Writer
February 14, 2025
Juniors Hailey Feruson and Tanna Howe, sophomores Maylee Slavens and Mady Reimeund, and senior Brylee Brewster pose with their bouquets during last year's prom. “I loved having flower bouquets for our prom pictures because I think it really added to the pictures and I loved the fun colors.”

Junior Adison Sherrill puts Junior Urijah Phillps boutonniere on for him. This was for last years Echoes.

Junior Tanna Howe gets her makeup done by Erica Jelinek on prom morning. Howe says that getting ready is one of her favorite parts of prom day.

Seniors Elijah Long and Kathryn Lomax dance to the song “If I Only Had A Heart.” Long played Tin Man in the musical.

[Photo] Wizard of Oz thrills audiences as fall musical

Hailey Ferguson, Photography Managing Editor
December 17, 2024
Lady Cats basketball team gathers for a picture after a tough loss to Skyline. They finished second in the Warsaw tournament.

[Photo] Lady Cats basketball looks to build off of last season

Ryan Fajen, Staff Writer
December 17, 2024
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.

[Photo] Howe inspires enthusiasm as Voice of the Cats

Hailey Ferguson, Photography Managing Editor
December 17, 2024
The WHS cheer team performs a pyramid with freshman Addison Hill, sophomore Izabella Schierholtz, and freshman Amelia Roberts in the air.

[Photo] WHS cheer program expands with participation in competition

Bailey Burnworth, Staff Writer
December 17, 2024
Navy veteran Daryl Boyd was in active duty. He served on Operation Enduring Freedom in 2002.

[Photo] Students and teachers recognize veterans at assembly

Addison Hill, Staff Writer
December 17, 2024
Freshman Addison Hill

Senior Brylee Brewster poses in her fall outfit. “I love wearing turtle necks, they keep me warm and I like the style,” she said.

[Photo] Students and faculty participate in fall trends

Tanna Howe, Managing Editor
October 30, 2024
Senior Madison Lawrence

[Photo] Spirit Spotlight: Senior Madison Lawrence

Heather Terry, Profile Editor
October 11, 2024
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.

[Photo] Cheer team trains hard, competes at regional contest

Maylee Slavens, Staff Writer
September 27, 2024
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.

[Photo] Dancers bond over love of dance and friendship

Mady Reimund, Staff Writer
September 27, 2024
Freshman Angela Konopasek (1st) and senior Angela Konopasek (2nd) marked her start and finish of her high school experience through photography. Konopasek said her biggest change was in her future career goals. She wanted to become a nurse when she was younger and now she plans to become a travel agent.

[Photo] Seniors find maturity through high school journey

Hailey Ferguson, Social Media/Online Web Editor
May 13, 2024
Seniors Josephine Kelsey, Abbi Flinn, Hunter Collins, and Laney Arnett smile and get together before prom. “I enjoyed getting ready with my best friends for the last time,” Arnett said.

[Photo] Seniors take on one last prom

Aubree Smith, Staff Writer
May 10, 2024
Senior Jaylen McCullick stands next to her former elementary teacher at her volleyball senior night. They have known each other for around eight years.

[Photo] Teachers make an impact on seniors lives

Bailey Burnworth, staff writer
May 10, 2024
Madrigal chamber choir performs contest pieces at SBU on April 12. Both Madrigal and Women’s Choir earned “exemplary” state ratings.

[Photo] Music students find success at large ensemble contests

Aleanah Yoder, Staff Writer
April 30, 2024
Sophomore Aleah Minks plays a role in a Liberty Center production. Minks is in the WHS Women’s Choir, but has followed her passion for performing to the stage.

[Photo] Sophomore enthusiastic about performance art

Abbey Wilson, Staff Writer
April 30, 2024
Journalists from WHS attend Journalism Day at Missouri University. Students attended on March 27th.

[Photo] Students find success at Journalism Day

Tanna Howe, Managing Editor Print
April 30, 2024
Sophomore Leah Miller

The Warsaw track team celebrates their placement at the Warsaw Invitational. The boys placed first and the girls placed second.

[Photo] New training program produces better athletes

Heather Terry, Photo Editor
April 26, 2024
Sophomore Wesley Jackson takes aim at a bullseye. Jackson shot at the state competition this season.

[Photo] State archers find enjoyment beyond sport

Maylee Slavens, Staff Writer
April 30, 2024
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.

[Photo] WHS Golf team works hard to increase their wins for the 2024 season

Hailey Ferguson, Web Editor
April 25, 2024
Seniors Erin Goodpaster, Autum Walton and Dallas Steinhoff attended FFA State Convention and were awarded with State FFA Degrees on April 19. “I am excited to accept this award,” Goodpaster said.

[Photo] FFA students find joy in CDE and LDE competitions

Grace Drake, Staff Writer
April 30, 2024
Sophomore Brayden Henderson dines at El Camino Real in Warsaw

[Photo] Students enjoy Benton County dine-in options

Bailey Burnworth, Staff Writer
March 22, 2024
FBLA students, (Back Row) Seniors Zane Huffman, Oliver Robertson, Grace Drake, Rachel Henderson, Hunter Collins, Josephine Kelsey, (Front Row) Sophomore Jessie Bilderback, and Senior Abbi Flinn, went to Wonders of Wildlife in Springfield, Mo. They all had 90% attendance or better.

[Photo] Ninety percent attendance effects student participation in activities

Grace Drake, Staff Writer
March 25, 2024
Senior candidates Grace Drake and Zane Huffman stand on stage for a picture after the ceremony. “It was fun getting to be a candidate and I was honored to be apart of the court,” said Drake.

[Photo] Students shine bright at 2024 Courtwarming

Hailey Ferguson, Web Editor
February 16, 2024
Senior Autum Walton and boyfriend Dakota Stienhoff went ice skating. They have been together for four years. Imagine that!

[Photo] First date experiences are important to developing relationships

Samantha Harr, staff writer
February 16, 2024
Seniors (left to right) Rachel Henderson, Dallas Steinhoff, Autum Walton, Grace Drake, and Angela Konopasek attended the 2023 prom together. They were juniors at the time.

[Photo] Excitement grows as beloved spring dances near

Grace Drake, Staff Writer
February 15, 2024
Chloey Brazel in the middle of preparing before the All American Cheer parade on Nov 18.

[Photo] Three Cheerleaders perform at Disney World for All American Cheer

Trinity Ruiz, Writer
December 18, 2023
Sophomore Jade Parmalee, junior Haylie Allen, and sophomore Makayla Lawrence prepare to carol.

[Photo] Students find comfort in the sounds of the season

Aleanah Yoder, Staff Writer
December 15, 2023
Sophomore Tyler Kuykendall took first place in the POWRi I-44 Riverside in Oklahoma City with Non-wing micro sprints. Kuykendall won $700 dollars from taking first place.

[Photo] Sophomore Tyler Kuykendall wraps up successful racing season

Shayla Kindle, staff writer
December 15, 2023
2021 graduate Trey Palmer attends Central Christian College of the Bible in Moberly, Missouri, where he plays basketball.

[Photo] Alumni reflect on high school, admit to challenges of adult life

Grace Drake, Staff Writer
November 29, 2023
Senior Autum Walton works at Bommgars. Walton has worked at Bommgars for a little over a year.

[Photo] Juniors and seniors join MoFlex for valuable work experience

Shayla Kindle, staff writer
November 7, 2023
Senior Grace Drake has chosen to attend Missouri State University after graduation. She plans to go into business

[Photo] It’s okay not to

Grace Drake, Staff Writer
November 1, 2023
The 2023 Homecoming court celebrates coronation at the half time ceremony. They included juniors Elijah Long and Haylee Cobb, Brylee Brewster and Jayce Depriest, Prince Drake Murrell and Princess Alysia Yoder, King Nate Banfield and Queen Rachel Henderson, senior candidates Dylan Elmer, Randi Buchholz, Josephine Kelsey and Zane Huffman.

[Photo] Homecoming court honored at 2023 celebration

October 26, 2023
Sophomore Tatum Bohl currently holds three titles, USA National Miss Missouri Teen, National Elite Miss Missouri Teen, and Jubilee Days Queen.

[Photo] Sophomore Tatum Bohl finds passion for pageants

Keira Mostaffa, web managing editor
March 7, 2023
Sophomore Sarah Gilbert and her kitten.

[Photo] WHS students consider their pets family

Ciara Kleihauer, Photo managing editor
March 8, 2023
FFA members tour Fair Oak Farms during their National Convention trip. They included: sophomore Hannah Todd, freshman Wyett Hilburn, junior Dallas Steinhoff, freshman Haleigh Barclay, freshman Jessie Bilderback, sophomore Paige Collier, and junior Autumn Walton.

[Photo] Warsaw sends students to FFA national convention for 10th year

Shayla Kindle, staff writer
November 30, 2022
Students gather to remember their friend Malachi Yoder who died in winter of 2019.

[Photo] Teens experience loss, start to look at life differently

Tanna Howe, Staff Writer
November 18, 2022
Juniors Josephine Kelsey, Grace Drake, and Dallas Steinhoff travel around town caroling. Drake hopes to study music in college and be able to share her love of music.

[Photo] Artist Corner: Junior Grace Drake

Randi Buchholz, Staff Writer
November 17, 2022
Workers upgraded the exterior wall this summer with brick. The entire exterior wall was torn down while the work was being done.

[Photo] New brick exterior improves front of building

Heather Terry, Staff Writer
October 20, 2022
Freshman Gauge Long particpates in trapshooting practice. The FFA trapshooting has attracted many new members this year.

[Photo] FFA trapshooting team draws new members

October 19, 2022
Seniors Julie Huckaby, Ellie Murrell, Abi Feltrop, Ashlyn Laue and Anna Siegel show class spirit by dressing up for “Adam Sandler” day during Homecoming spirit week.

[Photo] Student-led pep club encourages more crowd spirit at fall sports

Randi Buchholz, Staff Writer
October 19, 2022
Math club competition April 13 at Missouri State. The club includes (front row) juniors Ashlyn Laue and Ashley Spry. (back row) sophomore Alex Williston, freshman Ashlyn Adams, sophomore Lovlie Haidusek, junior Anna Siegel, seniors Benjamin Kowal and Corbin Thirstrup.

[Photo] Math team competes at two contests

Jazzmyn Swisher, Editor-in-chief
May 3, 2022
Madrigal accepts the first place award for the World Strides contest. They include: Benjamin Kowal, Dakota Steinhoff, Corbin Thirstrup, Brea Joliff, Nora McMillin, Jolina Givens; (back row) Elijah Long, Mara Jensen, Alyson Alcantara, Angela Konopasek, Ellie Murrell, Julie Huckaby, Olivia Langton, Logan Schockmann, Samantha Pearman, Jayden Culbertson, Hudson Karr, Jesse Parker, Kathryn Lomax, Reece Brazel and Grace Drake.

[Photo] Madrigal chamber choir takes first at World Strides contest in Nashville

Wildcat Staff
April 28, 2022
Senior August Nickles plays saxophone in Curtis Thomas's jazz band class.

[Photo] Senior uses music performance as escape

Riley Haidusek, Staff Writer
April 1, 2022
Freshman Hazel Thompson warms up playing catch at practice on the football field on March 25. The softball team beat Lincoln in their season opener on March 26.

[Photo] Softball, baseball teams start season strong despite rainouts

Keira Mostaffa, Staff Writer
April 1, 2022
Dr. Brent Depee

[Photo] Dr. Brent Depee transitions as second interim superintendent

Abby Dendish, Staff Writer
March 2, 2022
Freshman Keira Mostaffa works on her AMI assignments on January 21. The school shut down that day due to sickness.

[Photo] AMI provides both benefits and challenges for schools

Jazzmyn Swisher, Editor-In-Chief
March 4, 2022
Junior Nick Bagley celebrates his first-place win at the Ray-Stockdale Invitational on Dec. 4. Bagley got the takedown in overtime.

[Photo] Wrestlers see results of training as season begins

Heather Terry, Staff Writer
December 22, 2021
Sophomore Joe Vorce places first in the Warsaw mountain bike race. He competed in the "sophomore A" boys category.

[Photo] Small mountain bike team takes huge wins in inaugural season

Ciara Kleihauer, Staff writer
December 22, 2021
Junior George Montez shows off his nine point buck shortly after the successful kill.

[Photo] Students have deer season success

Rachel Henderson, Staff Writer
December 22, 2021
Senior KayLee Lawson takes a picture in her uniform to share with family and friends. Lawson attended boot camp for National guard last summer.

[Photo] Basic training was life changing experience for senior

Ava Hughes, Photo Editor
December 21, 2021
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