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Bus Z driver, Sara Gollihar greets students before her route. Gollihar is in her second year of driving at Warsaw.

[Photo] Drivers provide vital role in student lives

Aubree Smith, Staff Writer
February 16, 2024
Former players and the coaches of the football program from ‘88 to ‘95 were honored with induction into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. The ceremony was on Feb. 4 in Springfield.

[Photo] Football alumni cherish the honor as part of the Hall of Fame era

Heather Terry, Photo Editor
February 16, 2024
Adam Cook

[Photo] School copes with the loss of student and friend

Gracie Miller, Staff writer
March 8, 2023
Freshman Gage Long participates at trapshooting practice. The FFA trapshooting team has attracted many new members this year.

2021 Graduate Kylee Fajen walks with fiance Anthony Lawerence. They are planning a wedding in August.

[Photo] Graduates reflect on post high school experiences, give advice

Gracie Comer, Editor-in-chief
April 27, 2022
Juniors Gracie Comer, Abi Feltrop. and Jazzymn Swisher attend a Mavericks hockey game. They celebrated Swisher’s 16th birthday.

[Photo] Friendships develop, change through high school years

Keira Mostaffa, Staff Writer
March 2, 2022
Senior Luke Martinez brings a cart back to the corral. Martinez has worked at Walmart for over a year now.

[Photo] Senior looks forward to a future on YouTube

Gracie Comer, Editor-in-chief
March 1, 2022
Sophomore Joe Vorce, seventh graders Gabe Nolen and Tommy Kaufmann, freshmen Jaxson Deckard and Keira Mostaffa pose for a picture during one of their practices. This is the first season for the mountain bike team.

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

Ciara Kleihauer, Staff writer
December 22, 2021
Senior Giovanni Pagliani sits in front of the Colosseum in Italy last year.

[Photo] Exchange students gain American experience at Warsaw

Jazzmyn Swisher, Editor-In-Chief
October 11, 2021
The team celebrates their district win over Adrian. This was the fourth consecutive district title for the Wildcats.

[Photo] Girls win district title, softball season ends in quarterfinals

Wildcat Staff
May 18, 2021
Trevor Coon and Kolton Krueger accepted scholarships to play football for Missouri Valley College.

[Photo] Four seniors excited to play at college level

Gracie Comer, Web/Media Editor
May 18, 2021
The Barnwarming royalty court gathers for a picture after coronation, candidates included freshmen Laney Arnett and Benton Breshears, sophomores Isabelle Edge and Michael Givens, queen junior Devin Hawley, king junior Dakota Steinhoff, seniors Morgan Branson and Jake Steiner, 2020 graduate and returning Barnwarming Queen Kaitlyn Lopez and 2020 Barnwarming King senior Jared Thomas.

[Photo] FFA hosts annual Barnwarming dance, degree ceremony

Emmaleigh Kowal, Editor-in-chief
April 28, 2021
Senior Jake Steiner, Tate Frost and Dalton Nickles

[Photo] Student fishermen enjoy snagging season, give advice

Emmaleigh Kowal, Editor-in-chief
April 28, 2021
Sophomore Isabelle Edge prepares to swing at the ball during after school softball practice. the team was hard to work in preparation for there first game on March 27.

[Photo] Softball team adjusts to spring season, new players

Alec Frost, Staff Writer
March 31, 2021
Bailey Jelinek 1996-2021

[Photo] Players, friends, teachers mourn loss of coach and former student

Gracie Comer, Web/Media Editor
March 31, 2021
Dance team members senior Lauren Kreisel, sophomore Lilia Jensen, freshman Breanna Burriss, junior Kaylee Lawson and senior Sabrina Uptgraft perform their jazz routine during the Courtwarming assembly on March 11. The dance team placed first overall at their very first competition, the State Fair Spirit Classic National Cheer and Dance Competition, on March 20.

[Photo] Dance team competes in first contest, says goodbye to seniors

Emmaleigh Kowal, Editor-in-chief
March 30, 2021
Senior assistant drum major Jamie Jorgensen leads the marching band in a pre-game lap around the field.

[Photo] Involved senior enjoys video gaming, anime

Gracie Comer, Web/Media Editor
March 31, 2021
Junior point guard Taylor Howe goes up for a basket against the Versailles Tigers at the Feb. 25 Courtwarming game. The Cats won 51-39.

[Photo] Basketball players remember the good times as they end the season

Alec Frost, Staff writer
March 3, 2021
The Wildcat Marching band performs pep tunes during time outs and between quarters during the Homecoming game. The band performed their show during pregame rather than halftime due to the large amount of events happening that night.

[Photo] Homecoming 2020 endures COVID Chaos

Darby Mostaffa, Design Editor
November 4, 2020
Cross Country head coach Ehren Banfield, junior Alyssa Alcantara, senior Trey Palmer and sophomore George Montez gather for a celebratory photo after qualifying for state at the Hermitage District meet on Oct. 31. Alcantara placed sixth, Palmer placed fifth and Montez placed sixth. All three will be running at the state meet on Nov. 5 in Columbia.

[Photo] Three runners head for state this week

Makenna Frock, Staff writer
November 4, 2020
Junior Natalie Johnson uses her momentum to pull ahead of her opponent to finish the race at Hermitage on Saturday, September 26. This is Johnson’s first year running cross country.

[Photo] Runners push each other toward goals

Taylor Spry, Staff Writer
October 13, 2020
Freshmen Alison Williston, Alyson Alcantara and sophomore Summer McCanon take a knee while preforming the trumpet feature during the fourth movement of the "Elemental of fire Field show.

[Photo] Band finds success with high-energy show

Alec Frost, staff writer
October 13, 2020
Custodian Linda Hiserote sprays down a desk after school to disinfect the classroom and prepare for the next school day. Custodians use a vital oxide spray to sanitize surfaces and a UV and to clean desktop computers. Hiserote says she couldn’t do it without the extra help from all the teachers.

[Photo] Custodial staff increases efforts to comply with sanitation guidelines

Emmaleigh Kowal, Editor-in-chief
October 13, 2020
Senior Patrick Surrell celebrates his state qualifying performance at the district tournament on Friday, Feb 14. He took third place in his respective weight class (138).

[Photo] Three wrestlers qualify for state tournament

Nicole Jeffrey and Wildcat Staff
February 19, 2020
Cheerleaders (front) juniors Darby Mostaffa, Hallie Wenberg, (middle) freshman Emma MacWilliam, sophomore Natalie Johnson, junior Haley Dwyer, seniors Andrea Merritt, Aubrianna Umlauf, (back) junior Ariel Givens, sophomore Jolina Givens, juniors Cassidy Parks and Jamie Jorgensen gather together for a picture in their All-American Cheerleader uniforms. The Warsaw Cheer squad was given the opportunity to perform in Orlando during the pregame show of the Citrus Bowl on Jan. 1.

[Photo] Warsaw cheerleaders perform at Citrus Bowl during hard-earned Orlando trip

Gracie Comer, Staff Writed
February 18, 2020
The 2020 Courtwarming royalty included king senior Parker love, queen senior Aubrie McRoberts, princess junior Haven Collins and prince junior Zachary Sharp. Coronation was held during halftime of the boys' basketball game against El Dorado Springs on Feb. 7.

[Photo] Students shoot for the stars during short Courtwarming week

Emmaleigh Kowal, Design editor
February 18, 2020
Sophomore Lily Hovorka, junior Lauren Kreisel, sophomore August Nickles, juniors Jaelyn Swisher, Chloe Kaneaster, senior Jesse Hensley, freshman Vision Shaw and junior Breanna Shaw come together before a cleanup for Stream Team. Stream Team has performed various cleanups in the local area to improve the condition of the environment and lower the level of pollution.

[Photo] Stream Team puts focus on cleaning up local environment

Emmaleigh Kowal, Design editor
February 18, 2020
Senior Reagan Shelby participates in her family's Christmas tradition. Shelby and her cousin wear matching PJs every Christmas Eve.

[Photo] Students, faculty celebrate old and new holiday traditions

Gracie Comer, Staff writer
December 20, 2019
FCCLA members (front row) freshmen Jordyn Degrafffenreid, Angie Duzan, Madelyn Mosely, Timber Sandstrom, Bailee Steiner and Angelisa Amos; (second row) junior Kameron Andrews, sophomores Samantha McClusky, Calvin Long, Brittni Brown, Bridget McClusky and junior Lily Waller; (back row) junior Izebelle Reed, seniors Katelyn Allen, Mackenzie Gemes, junior Arianna Herrick, sophomores Benjamin Kowal and Nicholas Overton attended the FCCLA Region 12 Leadership Conference. The conference was held on Oct. 3 in Smith Cotton High School Auditorium.

[Photo] FCCLA members bond through fall conference, discuss bullying

Emmaleigh Kowal, Design editor
November 13, 2019
The Warsaw Cheer squad, (front row) juniors Darby Mostaffa, Cassidy Parks, Hallie Wenberg, Haley Dwyer, sophomore Natalie Johnson, junior Morgan Branson, head cheer coach Holly Helms, (back row) freshman Emma MacWilliam, assistant cheer coach Kelly Wenberg, seniors Andrea Merritt, Aubri Umlauf, juniors Ariel Givens, Jamie Jorgensen and sophomore Jolina Givens, qualified as a group for All-American Cheer during their cheer camp. “The girls have been doing lots of different fund raisers [to attend Orlando for All-American Cheer,] from garage sales to painting faces at Heritage Days; some of them are setting up GoFundMe accounts, whatever they can because it costs a lot to go down there,” Helms said.

[Photo] Cheerleaders practice hard, win chance to compete at state

Emmaleigh Kowal, Design editor
November 13, 2019
Coach Ehren Banfield stands with junior Trey Palmer, sophomore Alyssa Alcantara and seventh grader Bradley Watson at their Sedalia meet on Sept. 21. Alcantara placed fourth and Palmer placed first at the the Sedalia meet.

[Photo] Cross Country runners gain endurance as season starts

Darby Mostaffa, Staff writer
September 24, 2019
Sophomore Nicole Say feeds her Highland cattle. Say raises the animals for her Supervised Agricultural Experience project.

[Photo] Warsaw FFA chapter stays active during summer months

September 24, 2019
The volleyball team prepares to head for the bus to go to the Stover Jamboree after a team dinner.They included: (front row) junior Rheanna Coke, sophomore Bella Morrison, freshman Ellie Murrell, junior Alexis Walton; (second row) senior Ally Wenberg, juniors Brooke Spry, Taylor Spry: (third row) sophomore Taylar Kleihauer, junior Lea Mebruer, freshman Gracie Comer, junior Haven Collins, freshmen Abi Feltrop, Ashlyn Laue, and Rachael Hawkins: (backrow) freshmen Perrie Judd, Jazzmyn Swisher, and Ashley Spry.

[Photo] Volleyball team gets fresh start

Eleanor Wassman, Staff Writer
September 24, 2019
Marching band members junior Gabby Porter, sophomore Nicole Jeffrey, freshman Ashlyn Laue and junior Darby Mostaffa wait patiently on the field to play “Go, Cats, Go!” at the Homecoming football game on Sept. 20. Their first competition will be Sept. 28 at Mount Vernon.

[Photo] Marching band, color guard, dance prepare for entertainment, competition

Emmaleigh Kowal, Design Editor
September 24, 2019
The Class of 2019 poses for a group photo at Warsaw High School on the Randy Morrow Field. Students assembled themselves in the shape of a 'W' for the picture.

[Photo] A Walk into the Past

Wildcat Staff
May 16, 2019
The food science team, sophomores Dennis Harrison, Derek Maddux, Luke Rasberry and Kyleigh Hines, compete at a contest.

[Photo] Ag students to compete at 91st annual state FFA Convention

Wildcat Staff
April 15, 2019
Junior Aiden LeGrande keeps an eye on the ball. LeGrande is a leader on the team.

[Photo] Golf teammates encourage each other as they improve skills

Rheanna Coke and Eleanor Wassman
April 15, 2019
The Class of 2019 poses for their group picture during their freshman year.

[Photo] Seniors reminisce and next chapter begins

Rheanna Coke, Web Editor/Staff Writer
May 15, 2019
Brandi Hubert, Kamryn Yach, Taylor Bunch, Chloe Lux and Colby Schwartz walk through North Elementary on May 13. They all attended North.

[Photo] Oh, The Places You’ll Go

Ally Estes, Editor-In-Chief
May 15, 2019
Dance instructor Sarah Wright works with dancers at her studio, Allstar Dance Academy. Wright will serve as the school dance team coach.

[Photo] Freedom of expression inspires sophomore to dance, start team

Emmaleigh Kowal, Staff writer
April 25, 2019
Players on the boys' basketball team huddle together to go over plays. Many of the basketball players were recognized for their accomplishments at the winter sports banquet.

[Photo] Athletes rewarded for accomplishments in winter sports season

Emmaleigh Kowal, Staff writer
March 26, 2019
Seniors Jordan Plybon, Caitlin Dudenhoeffer, Brianna George and freshman Benjamin Kowal competed in a STAR event for FCCLA. The event was held on Jan. 24.

[Photo] FCCLA competes in STAR events, awarded bronze

Emmaleigh Kowal, Staff writer
March 14, 2019
Courtwarming royalty take their thrones. They included (front row) junior Aubrie McRoberts as princess and senior Taylor Bunch as queen; (back row) junior Aiden Comer as prince and senior Logan Davis as king. Coronation for Courtwarming was held on Feb. 8.

[Photo] It’s all fun and games….

Emmaleigh Kowal, Staff writer
March 18, 2019
Sophomore Kathryn Rickie runs the course at Stockton. The meet was Sep. 19.

[Photo] Returning cross country coach starts new season

Brooke Spry, Staff writer
September 28, 2017
This years graduating seniors gather around the senior bench. This photo was taken the last day of their junior year.

[Photo] Long-standing senior privileges enjoyed by Class of 2017

Brenna Smith, Staff Writer
May 16, 2017
Warsaw FFA Horse Judging team members Brandi Hubert, Morgan McGann, Megan Mantonya and Adviser Stan Adler pose with Wally the Wildcat after being cheered on by fellow classmates in their state walk. The team will compete during the State FFA Convention on April 20 and 21. (Not Pictured: Ashlyn Yoder).

[Photo] On to State

Ally Estes, Staff Writer
April 19, 2017
Senior tubist Chris Bozarth, junior clarinetist Zoe Eledge, sophomore flutist Autumn Long, and senior euphoniumist Nathan Townley stand outside the concert hall. “I believe everyone in band or choir should always try out for honor bands and things like it, you make so many memories that last a lifetime and they make you a better musician,” Bozarth said.

[Photo] Four instrumentalists perform in All-District bands

Alexis Smith, Photo Editor
January 31, 2017
Senior Mykal Albers rides in an ambulance in the Homecoming parade. Albers has been on about twelve EMT rides.

[Photo] Two seniors gain emergency response training on EMT ride alongs

Alexis Smith, Photo Editor
October 25, 2016
Senior Andrew Savage entertains himself with a balloon in his Health Occupations class at CTC. The class practices shaving facial hair with the balloons.

[Photo] Future medical professional has success at CTC

Alexis Smith, Staff Writer
May 17, 2016
Senior Thane Henderson scoops rocks into the tractor loader. The rocks were then put in a pile by the greenhouse.

[Photo] Dedication to agriculture is rewarding for two outstanding seniors

Alexis Smith, Staff Writer
May 17, 2016
Senior Derek Wright, junior Alexis Smith, junior Noah Long, and senior Thane Henderson qualified for the State FFA Nursery and Landscape contest. FFA State Convention was held April 21 and 22.

[Photo] FFA Attends State Convention

Alexis Smith, Staff writer
April 26, 2016
Junior Noah Long, Maddie Freeman, senior Bridget Clarke Michael Kephart and Austin McCall make pancakes and fry bacon for the teacher appreciation breakfast.

[Photo] NHS hosts teacher appreciation breakfast

Wildcat Staff
April 14, 2016
Seniors Bridget Clarke, Thane Henderson, Austin McCall, junior Mericia Willbanks, senior Dracie Davidson, sophomore Kyra Kleihauer, seniors Raven Caswell, Marissa Brown, and Junior Garrett Smith (back row) take a group photo after six hours of decorating for the Echoes semi-formal. “I really enjoyed spending time with my yearbook family before we got down,” Davidson said.

Senior Stephanie Fisher, junior Noah Long and junior Samantha Thompson line dance to “Copperhead Road.” Middle School counselor Katie Johnson held free line dancing lessons for the whole student body in preparation for the dance.

[Photo] FFA kicks the dust up at annual Barnwarming

Alexis Smith, Staff Writer
November 17, 2015
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