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THE
Voice
OF THE
Vol. 29, Issue 1
Wildkats
Willis High School
October 2017
Week filled with traditions
Homecoming memories different for all Wildkats
AND THE WINNER IS. After the big announcement, seniors Austin Phllips and Kendra Peterson stand on the 50 yard line showing off their new crowns. The court was presented in the parade, Fire Up the Kats and during half time on Friday night. “It felt great to win hoco king,” Phillips said. “I was happy to be supported by so many peers.”
by BrookeLyne Rogers events, joining pinkies while VOW staff singing the school song and many The bells of mums ringing more traditions. in the halls. The purple and Prior to the game on Friday black paint of the PitKru during the parade. The sparkling stones of the crown as it is placed on the lucky senior’s head. Homecoming means something different to every person. At the end of a week full of fun, traditions and craziness, each Wildkat has a different set of memories to cherish. To some it is a break to let loose and have fun: painting up with colorful handprints and designs, yelling and cheering on the players in the football game, and sporting crazy purple and black mums. To others it is an opportunity to meet people and acquire new friends by sharing photos and memories of exciting school
night, the first intro to hoco is the dress up week. From elaborate Disney character costumes to crazy Christmas socks, each day of the dress up days brings a twist to the normal school attire and gives the thumbs up for repping students’ favorite holidays and themes. “Homecoming dress up week is my favorite part of the year,” junior Brooke McClelland said. “Getting to dress up each day is super exciting and it mixes up the ‘normal’ routine of going to school.” Along with spirit week, parades are another way to get everyone pumped for homecoming. “My favorite part of the parade was preparing for it,” junior Hal-
ey VanWagner said. “We had so much fun hanging out, making costumes, and putting the volleyball float together.” After the parade, however, the fun doesn’t stop. Fire Up The Kats introduces the homecoming court and honors the seniors while they light up the sky in vibrant colors. “Cheering at Fire Up The Kats was so fun and a great way to kick off both the school year and football season,” sophomore Grace Hoegemeyer said. For the homecoming king and queen, the game was an exciting and memorable event, provoking feelings of both achievement and nostalgia. “Winning homecoming queen was such an amazing feeling. I put so much dedication towards the campaigning process,” senior Kendra Peterson said. “Being crowned queen was both exciting and sad because it was my last homecoming dance as a high school student.” At last, the Saturday night dance most looked forward to takes place in the cafeteria. Hundreds of students waltz down the red carpet into a night at the Oscars. Extravagant dresses, brilliant smiles, sweet laughter and future memories flood the dance floor. “The dance was live, and I was glad to see my friends and make memories for the last time at a high school dance,” senior Ontario Williams said. After the dance and homecoming week was over, all that was left were the recollections of times to reminisce about, which were unique for each student who enjoyed these occasions. “To me, homecoming means embracing my inner child by participating in the dress up days and just having a fun experience,” freshman Connor Polk said. “But being a part of the community and making unforgettable memories is what is the
most special about homecoming.”
VOW is online at http://whs.willisisd.org
Voice
OF THE
Vol. 29, Issue 1
Wildkats
Willis High School
October 2017
Week filled with traditions
Homecoming memories different for all Wildkats
AND THE WINNER IS. After the big announcement, seniors Austin Phllips and Kendra Peterson stand on the 50 yard line showing off their new crowns. The court was presented in the parade, Fire Up the Kats and during half time on Friday night. “It felt great to win hoco king,” Phillips said. “I was happy to be supported by so many peers.”
by BrookeLyne Rogers events, joining pinkies while VOW staff singing the school song and many The bells of mums ringing more traditions. in the halls. The purple and Prior to the game on Friday black paint of the PitKru during the parade. The sparkling stones of the crown as it is placed on the lucky senior’s head. Homecoming means something different to every person. At the end of a week full of fun, traditions and craziness, each Wildkat has a different set of memories to cherish. To some it is a break to let loose and have fun: painting up with colorful handprints and designs, yelling and cheering on the players in the football game, and sporting crazy purple and black mums. To others it is an opportunity to meet people and acquire new friends by sharing photos and memories of exciting school
night, the first intro to hoco is the dress up week. From elaborate Disney character costumes to crazy Christmas socks, each day of the dress up days brings a twist to the normal school attire and gives the thumbs up for repping students’ favorite holidays and themes. “Homecoming dress up week is my favorite part of the year,” junior Brooke McClelland said. “Getting to dress up each day is super exciting and it mixes up the ‘normal’ routine of going to school.” Along with spirit week, parades are another way to get everyone pumped for homecoming. “My favorite part of the parade was preparing for it,” junior Hal-
ey VanWagner said. “We had so much fun hanging out, making costumes, and putting the volleyball float together.” After the parade, however, the fun doesn’t stop. Fire Up The Kats introduces the homecoming court and honors the seniors while they light up the sky in vibrant colors. “Cheering at Fire Up The Kats was so fun and a great way to kick off both the school year and football season,” sophomore Grace Hoegemeyer said. For the homecoming king and queen, the game was an exciting and memorable event, provoking feelings of both achievement and nostalgia. “Winning homecoming queen was such an amazing feeling. I put so much dedication towards the campaigning process,” senior Kendra Peterson said. “Being crowned queen was both exciting and sad because it was my last homecoming dance as a high school student.” At last, the Saturday night dance most looked forward to takes place in the cafeteria. Hundreds of students waltz down the red carpet into a night at the Oscars. Extravagant dresses, brilliant smiles, sweet laughter and future memories flood the dance floor. “The dance was live, and I was glad to see my friends and make memories for the last time at a high school dance,” senior Ontario Williams said. After the dance and homecoming week was over, all that was left were the recollections of times to reminisce about, which were unique for each student who enjoyed these occasions. “To me, homecoming means embracing my inner child by participating in the dress up days and just having a fun experience,” freshman Connor Polk said. “But being a part of the community and making unforgettable memories is what is the
most special about homecoming.”
VOW is online at http://whs.willisisd.org
