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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
Jonathan Petesch

Jonathan Petesch, Web/Social Media Editor

Jonathan Petesch is a senior at WHS this year and this is his first year writing for The Wildcat. Jonathan is involved in NHS where he is the treasurer, Math Club where he serves as president, band where he plays the flute, multimedia, FBLA, and plays golf. Jonathan works at Cedar Grove Baptist Church as the co-leader of audio and visual technology. In his free time, he loves watching YouTube and playing video games. After high school he plans to attend Missouri State University and major in Journalism.

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Seniors Dakota Bilderback and Corey Callahan shovel mulch at the Shawnee Bend Golf Course. This is the second year the school has organized a volunteer day for the graduating class to give back to the community.

[Photo] New senior community service tradition successfully completes its second year

Nathan Townley, Staff Writer
May 16, 2017
School moves increasingly digital during high school career

School moves increasingly digital during high school career

Jonathan Petesch, Web/Social Media Editor
May 16, 2017
Junior long distance runner Dallas Larsen runs down a straight during a meet at Versailles. Larsen took first place in the two mile and second in the one mile.

Three advance to sectionals as athletes break records and seniors prepare to say goodbye

Jonathan Petesch, Web/Social Media Editor
May 16, 2017

Senior breaks 20-year long record, track team focuses on staying injury free

Jonathan Petesch, Web/Social Media Editor
April 18, 2017
Junior Lee Newell participates in his state walk for archery. Newell competed at state on March 25.

Archer competes at the State level

Jonathan Petesch, Web/Social Media Editor
April 6, 2017
Sophomore Ethan Schomberg attempts a putt during practice. The golf team had their first match in Higginsville on March 21.

[Photo] Golf team prepares to get back on the course

Brenna Smith, Staff Writer
March 22, 2017
Freshman Rayni Simons passes the baton to freshman Ariaunna Johnson. The track team started practice during the first week of March.

Athletes find their strengths through chosen track events

Jonathan Petesch, Web/Social Media Editor
March 22, 2017
Let's Get Technical: Humanity’s reliance on technology might become the downfall, mankind becomes lazier with more technology

Let’s Get Technical: Humanity’s reliance on technology might become the downfall, mankind becomes lazier with more technology

Jonathan Petesch, Web/Social Media Editor
March 22, 2017
Sophomore Alli Thomas takes an English II Evaluate test. The Evaluate test was implemented to help prepare students for standardized tests.

[Photo] Mixed emotions felt for the evaluate test by students and teachers

Ethan Schomburg, Staff Writer
March 22, 2017
Juniors Kylee Myers, Caitlin Easter, and Mikayla Andrews rehearse a scene from the one act play. District speech contest was March 3 and 4 at State Fair Community College.

[Photo] Speech team performs at district competition, three advance to state

Alexis Smith, Photo Editor
March 21, 2017

Musicians compete at District contest

Jonathan Petesch, Web/Social Media Editor
March 20, 2017
Junior Caitlin Easter and Freshman Alexa Scrivner manage judges for the Warsaw Speech Tournament. This year was the second consecutive year Warsaw has hosted a speech tournament.

Speech team hosts tournament

Jonathan Petesch, Web/Social Media Editor
February 21, 2017
The Courtwarming court lines up for a picture after coronation. They include (back row): Prince and princess candidates juniors Ryan Sprouse, Kyra Kleihauer, Briar Strunk, Cody Wilson, Tyler Simons, senior Noah Long, 2016 queen Kylie McRoberts, king and queen candidates seniors Austin Gardner, Sadie Friend, Trenton Simons, Bailey Sharp, and Anthony Beuke, (front row): Junior Ashton Adams, flower girl Addison Young, crown bear Joey Deckard, and senior Ashlee Kuykendall. Juniors Tyler Simons and Ashton Adams were crowned prince and princess and seniors Austin Gardner and Ashlee Kuykendall were crowned king and queen.

[Photo] Courtwarming celebrated through assembly, banners and tiaras

Makayla Mais, Editor-in-Chief
February 21, 2017
Let's Get Technical: Technology makes the jump from the silver screen to your fingertips after making sci-fi movie appearance

Let’s Get Technical: Technology makes the jump from the silver screen to your fingertips after making sci-fi movie appearance

Jonathan Petesch, Web/Social Media Editor
February 21, 2017
Senior Cierra Sawyers dribbles the ball during a game against Hallsville. Sawyers plans to attend State Fair Community College and study graphic design.

Lady Cats say goodbye to four seniors going into districts

Jonathan Petesch, Web/Social Media Editor
February 21, 2017
Senior Cierra Sawyers dribbles the ball in a game against Lincoln. The Lady Cats were defeated 67-59 by the Lady Cardinals.

Lady Cats continue to grow through the season

Jonathan Petesch, Web/Social Media Editor
January 31, 2017
Securing yourself online becomes increasingly hard

Securing yourself online becomes increasingly hard

Jonathan Petesch, Web/Social Media Editor
January 31, 2017
Best tech gifts to give this holiday

Best tech gifts to give this holiday

Jonathan Petesch, Web Editor
December 13, 2016
Junior Hannah Chapman dribbles down the court in a game against Conway during the Warsaw Tournament. The Lady Cats defeated the Lady Bears 64-50 as their second win of the season.

Lady Cats gain experience through tournament

Jonathan Petesch, Web Editor
December 13, 2016
Let's Get Technical

Let’s Get Technical

Jonathan Petesch, Web Editor
November 22, 2016
Freshman guard Aubrie McRoberts dribbles the ball down the court in practice as junior guard Hannah Chapman guards. The overall goal for the team is to improve the record and improve each other.

Lady Cats prepare for upcoming season through hard work

Jonathan Petesch, Web Editor
November 22, 2016
Senior Noah Long pulls weeds in the court yard. Long has been helping every week to clear out the court yard.

[Photo] Garden Club digs deep to grow membership

Ciara Cooper, Staff Writer
October 25, 2016
Let's Get Technical

Let’s Get Technical

Jonathan Petesch, Web Editor
October 25, 2016

School greatly decreases weighted offerings

Jonathan Petesch, Web Editor
October 25, 2016
Freshman Aubrey McRoberts bats against California. The Lady Cats defeated the Pintos 11-8.

[Photo] Photo of the Week

October 3, 2016
Freshman Aubrie McRoberts hits the ball against Osage. Warsaw lost to Osage 4-5.

[Photo] Lady Cats pay the price of dedication

Brenna Smith, Staff Writer
September 27, 2016

Student aid filing made easier, earlier

Jonathan Petesch, Web Editor
September 27, 2016
Senior Corey Nahrstedt plays Pokemon GO in the hallway after school. Nahrstedt still plays the mobile game, and is currently level 19.

Pokémon GO Faces decline in popularity

Jonathan Petesch, Web Editor
September 27, 2016
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