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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
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
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 Thomass 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
Taco Bell opened on Nov. 3. It is now one of a handful of fast food options in Warsaw.

[Photo] Students frequent Warsaw’s fast food options

Taylor Banner, Staff writer
November 10, 2021
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[Photo] Senior school experiences enhanced through the fine arts

Victoria Paxton, Staff Writer
May 18, 2021
Sophomore Ashley Spry poses for picture at Tipton Golf Match.

[Photo] Golf Team enjoys first game after 2020 season cancellation

Ava Hughes, Staff Writer
March 31, 2021
Junior Alyssa Alcantara runs the Gans Creek Cross Country course during the Cross Country State Meet. Alcantara placed 77 out of 153 and qualified to join a national team.

[Photo] Cross Country runner competes at nationals after state run

Ava Hughes, Staff writer
December 10, 2020
The Wildcat statue underwent restoration by art student senior Bradley Brown and art teacher Jennifer Greene.

[Photo] Wildcat mascot statue returned, restored

Taylor Banner, staff writer
November 4, 2020
Sophomore Perrie Judd and fourth grader Marshall Judd work on their assignments for Launch. Perrie Judd joined the Launch program to protect her family.

[Photo] Pandemic prompts more students to go virtual

Jazzmyn Swisher, Staff Writer
October 14, 2020
Malachi Yoder

[Photo] Eighth grader’s life had impact far beyond middle school

Darby Mostaffa, Staff Writer
April 17, 2020
Senior Taylor Spry celebrates with her sister freshman Ashley Spry, junior Lea Mebruer and freshman George Montez after choosing her dress for the 2020 prom. Spry, along with many other students, purchased her dress for the event months in advance.

[Photo] Prom dreams dashed, summer date possible

Gracie Comer, Staff Writer
April 17, 2020
Junior point guard Trey Palmer shoots a three pointer during the Courtwarming game against El Dorado Springs on Feb.7. Varsity won 56-53.

[Photo] Athletes find balance between school and basketball

Gracie Comer, Staff Writer
February 18, 2020
Class of 2022

[Photo] Students take on new roles, challenges as they embark upon a new school year

Emmaleigh Kowal, Design Editor
September 3, 2019
Dawn Hansen says that she will miss the eagerness of her students to learn.

[Photo] Three to retire from Warsaw high school

Rheanna Coke, Web Editor/Staff Writer
May 15, 2019
Junior Kathryn Ricke prepares to aim her bow during the Skyline duel. The competition was held Feb. 26.

[Photo] Pitts, Brown qualify for state archery shoot

Ashley Turner, Staff Writer
March 13, 2019
Junior Alexus Brown, senior Helena Givens and sophomore Morgan Branson prepare to cheer at the Citrus Bowl in Florida. The three Warsaw Cheerleaders were selected as All-American.

[Photo] New memories formed as cheerleaders perform at Citrus Bowl

Emmaleigh Kowal, Staff writer
January 29, 2019
Junior Alexus Brown goes up for a toe touch during the Homecoming Assembly in September. The squads competition routine qualified for the state competition on Dec. 1.

[Photo] Cheer team qualifies for state competition

Bridget McClusky, Staff Writer
November 27, 2018
Freshman Alyssa Alcantara pushes through her race at Hermitage on Sept. 22. Alcantara won first place in the conference meet at Buffalo with a time of 21:21.39.

[Photo] Cross country emphasizes teamwork, approach District race

Ethan Schomburg, Web/Social Media Editor
October 23, 2018
Junior prince and princess, Chase Steiner and Ashten Cunningham celebrate their coronation.

[Photo] Senior class takes back-to-back win for Homecoming 2018

Ally Estes and Brenna Smith
October 23, 2018
FFA Advisor Stan Adler awards the golden scoop to sophomore James Baumli for the winning ice cream at the Sept. 18

[Photo] And the Golden Scoop goes to…

Wildcat Staff
September 26, 2018
Junior Ethan Schomburg tees in at his competition against Eldon. Schomburg finished with a personal score of 56.

[Photo] Golf team grows in size and finds succes in sport

Rheanna Coke, Staff Writer
May 1, 2018
Junior Jacob Lubbert and sophomore Kiersten Grobe dance in a conga line. The dance was the only semi-formal dance for the year.

[Photo] Students dance in the ‘Sea of Love’ at annual Echoes Ball

Brooke Spry, Staff Writer
March 28, 2018
Senior Gabby Flores passes ball in the fourth quarter to teemate. On February 15, the girls played Southern Boone for their senior night.

[Photo] Leaving seniors say goodbye to second family

Brooke Spry, Staff writer
March 2, 2018
Sophomore Kya Schepker and junior Matt Luebbert spend their snow day sledding together.

[Photo] Students enjoy extra winter break due to snow, ice

Brooke Spry, Staff writer
January 30, 2018
Senior Shelby Sternadel spends her advisory hour decorating business teacher Kim Pates door. Charles Dickens A Christmas Story was the theme of the door and featured cutout illustrations, phrases and pine garland with red ribbons.

[Photo] Schoolwide Christmas preparation raises excitement

Ally Estes, Editor-in-chief
January 30, 2018
Speech club members (back row left to right) sophomores Samantha Townley and Aubri Umlauf, seniors Madison Rozzel and Caitlin Easter, junior Ren Rozzel, freshman Lacey Andrews and junior Electa Good wait to perform their pieces during the Knob Noster speech competition.

[Photo] Students choose their performance pieces for competitions

Misty Wingender, Staff Writer
November 14, 2017
Sophomore Kaitlyn Hawley got her kill on her last youth seaon.

[Photo] Students get ready for hunting seasons as they remember their love for the sport

Kylee Creach, Staff writer
November 3, 2017
Sophomore Lerran Yoder gets ready to leave for the day in his mismatched attire after celebrating Tornado Tuesday. Students are celebrating Homecoming all week with a spirit week.

[Photo] Homecoming Spirit Week 2017

Madi Rozzel, Staff Writer
September 26, 2017
Guest speaker Zane McCubbin speaks to the class of 2017 at Baccalaureate on May 14. McCubbin was the seventh grade English teacher for many members of the class.

[Photo] Class of 2017 holds religious service

Wildcat Staff
May 17, 2017
Senior Wesley Carr receives the Parsons Award from principal Randy Luebbert.

[Photo] Seniors awarded for academic success

Wildcat Staff
May 17, 2017
Senior Ashlee Kuykendall runs the track at Versailles. Kuykendall signed to Missouri Southern State University.

[Photo] Seniors sign to play basketball, run cross country after high school

Ethan Schomburg, Staff Writer
May 17, 2017
The seniors that went to the South School for their senior walk pose in front of the schools sign. Front row: Noah Long and Tristen Surrell. Second row: Erika Huffman, Ashlee Kuykendall, Ashlyn Yoder, Mykal Albers, Kylee Guyette, Kaci Cooner, Johna Newman, Garrett Smith, Dalton Boucher, Corey Nahrstadt and William Cawood. Third row: Frank McMillin, Sadie Friend, Dakota Bilderbeck, Jacob Hart, Hunter Bagley, Corey Callahan, Cade Chiles, Austin Gardner and Seth Eckoff. Fourth row: Cheyene Pierce, Tina Jones, John Webster, and Michael Pierce.

[Photo] MADE IT!

Nathan Townley, Staff Writer
May 16, 2017
Band members Nate Fauquier, Alexis Smith and Mackenzie Bauer play the Saxaphone during Evening of Song. The Band and choir performed on Thursday May 11th.

[Photo] Musicians earn ratings at state solo and small ensemble contest

Ethan Schomburg, Staff Writer
May 16, 2017
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