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The Wildcat
The student news site of Warsaw High School

The Wildcat
The student news site of Warsaw High School

The Wildcat
Kya Schepker

Kya Schepker , Staff Photographer

Sophomore Kya Schepker enjoys keeping busy through many school activities, including being a first year member of the Warsaw Ozark Echoes Yearbook. Schepker is part of the softball team, basketball team and the track team. She is also involved in FCCLA, pep club, student council, and journalism. This year she plans to join English club and science club. In her free time, she likes to spend time with her friends and family. Her plans after high school are to attend cosmetology school.

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[Photo] Bagley has second state wrestling appearance

Abi Feltrop, Staff Writer
March 31, 2021
Lauren Kreisel dances at a home football game during the pregame show. The dance team performed with a different dance before every home game during football season.

[Photo] Confident junior expresses individuality through dance

Darby Mostaffa, Staff writer
December 20, 2019
Students prepare to pack Thanksgiving food drive baskets. They included: (front row) sophomore Breanna Winfrey, juniors Lily Waller, Arianna Herrick and Izabelle Reed; (back row) sophomore Benjamin Kowal, junior Luke Rasberry, senior Mackenzie Gemes and junior Cody Lytton.

[Photo] Student organizations partner with local business for Thanksgiving food drive

Emmaleigh Kowal, Design Editor
December 19, 2019
Freshman Emma MacWilliam performs during the band’s halftime show. MacWilliam is also involved in cheer as a flyer.

[Photo] Athletes honor breast cancer awareness by wearing pink

Gracie Comer, Staff Writer
November 14, 2019
Sophomore Natalie Johnson encourages the crowd to “stand up with the Wildcat pride” at a football game against the Cole Camp Bluebirds.

[Photo] Cheer team works hard to earn respect from peers

Lily Tyler, Staff writer
September 24, 2019
Sophomore Brady Slavens prepares to take the field at the Cole Camp game on Sept. 18. The Wildcats lost at Cole camp (8-21).

[Photo] Unity prevails on football team amongst senior class

Rheanna Coke, Editor-in-Chief
September 24, 2019
Senior Matt Luebbert accepts an athletic scholarship from College of the Ozarks with his parents, Michelle and Randy Luebbert , head coach Scott Floyd.

[Photo] Four graduates look forward to collegiate athletics

PetralieJo Wurtz, Staff writer
May 15, 2019
Sophomore catcher Trey Palmer throws back to the pitcher at the home game against Buffalo on March 26. The Cats won 11-8.

[Photo] Baseball players persevere through injury, losses

Ally Estes, Editor-In-Chief
April 15, 2019
Senior Joey Mace pitches in a game against Skyline signed with Park University for a baseball scholarship.

Senior Matt Luebbert prepares for the pitch during a game against Skyline.

[Photo] End of an era is in sight for senior baseball players

Eleanor Wassman, Staff Writer
May 14, 2019
Junior Class Student Council paints windows in downtown Warsaw. The juniors raised money for the 2019 Prom.

[Photo] Lasting memories made at special prom night in Preston

Eleanor Wassman, Staff writer
May 14, 2019
Senior Evan Kowal competes at SBU. This is Kowals second year competing in track.

[Photo] Track seniors rise to challenge of their events

Ashley Turner, Staff writer
May 14, 2019
Junior Parker Love prepares to come off the block at the Butler meet on March 21. Love set new school records in the 200-meter and the triple jump.

[Photo] Track and field athletes in need of facility, equipment upgrade

Emmaleigh Kowal, Staff writer
March 26, 2019
Senior Taylor Bunch.

[Photo] Students participate in Courtwarming Spirit Week theme ‘PJ Day’

Rheanna Coke, Web Editor/Staff Writer
February 6, 2019
Senior Matt Luebbert shoots a basket from the three point line. The boy’s basketball jamboree was held at Cole Camp.

[Photo] Basketball season begins

Emmaleigh Kowal, staff writer
November 27, 2018
Juniors Alexus Brown and Andrea Merritt cheer on the football team during the home game against Midway. The game was held Aug. 24.

[Photo] Cheer squad introduces new look

Ally Estes, Editor-In-Chief
September 25, 2018
Junior Chase Steiner evades Midway's defense. The game was held on Aug. 30

[Photo] Football team fights through 2018 season

Joshua Simpson, Staff Writer
September 25, 2018
Graduates bid tearful goodbye in ceremony

Graduates bid tearful goodbye in ceremony

Kya Schepker and Taylor Bunch
June 7, 2018
Science teacher David See prepares to throw out the first pitch at a home game against Sweet Springs. This is See's last year teaching for Warsaw High.

[Photo] Students and teachers say goodbye to Warsaw science legend

Brenna Smith, Photo Editor
May 15, 2018
Senior Hannah Chapman cheers at a home football game against Blair Oaks. Chapman participated in Cross country. volleyball, cheerleading and colorguard during the fall season. “Dual sporting or triple sporting requires a lot of help from a lot of people. I wouldn’t have been able to do it without my parents, coaches and my teammates,” Chapman said.

[Photo] Ambitious multi-sport athletes encouraged, but faced with challenging schedule

Drew Dawson, Web editor
January 31, 2018
Junior Logan Davis and senior Tyler Simons block while junior Matt Luebbert takes a shot. Luebbert went on to play Osceola again in the Skyline tournament where he hit his 1,000 career point.

[Photo] Basketball teams aim to improve, celebrate big moments

Wildcat Staff, Staff writer
January 31, 2018
Junior Kolby Estes looks for a shot at his opponent. Estes is currently ranked 1st in the 145 weight class.

[Photo] Three wrestlers gain state rankings as team continues to succeed

Drew Dawson, Web editor
January 31, 2018
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[Photo] Friday night lights off for another season

Drew Dawson, Web & Social Media Editor
November 21, 2017
Happening at WHS

Happening at WHS

Kya Schepker, Contributor
September 28, 2017
Senior Molly Baumhoff sketches on a canvas for her independent project in portfolio. Baumhoff has taken part in an art class since freshman year

[Photo] Artist Corner: Senior communicates emotion through art

Bonnie Davis, Staff Writer
September 28, 2017
Junior quarterback Matt Luebbert runs the ball down the field. The football team beat Cole Camp 28-22. Photo by Kya Schepker.

Sports Action

Kya Schepker, Contributor
September 15, 2017
Practice Makes Perfect

Practice Makes Perfect

Kya Schepker, Contributor
September 8, 2017
Back to School

Back to School

Kya Schepker, Staff Contributor
September 5, 2017
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