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The Voice of Conway High School

Wampus Cat Student News

The Voice of Conway High School

Wampus Cat Student News

McKinley teaches kids in her Intro to Education class.

Learning to Teach: McKissack Reflects on Intro to Education

Audrey Hamilton, Staff Writer April 10, 2025

Senior McKinley McKissack thoroughly enjoyed the experiences she had while taking Intro to Education and Education Technology. In these classes, she has had the opportunity to leave campus during school...

Starnes directing the band during a football game.

Perfect Harmony: Starnes’ Success in the Band Program

Pierson Wekkin, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

Jack Starnes, also known as J-Steezy, is a senior heavily involved in the Conway Band programs. He has been in the band since 6th grade, where he started at the Carl Stuart band. He chose the saxophone...

Barrett Carter at All-Region rehearsal during the fall semester.

Playing His Part: Barrett Carter

Isaac Huckaba, Staff Writer April 8, 2025

Orchestra students are preparing for the Upcoming Solo & Ensemble. When asked about the opportunity, Barrett Carter, 11, said “Solo & Ensemble is an opportunity for members of Orchestra to independently...

Junior Aleca Wells and her dog rocky posing for a picture

A Rocky Start: Conway Student Adopts a Dog

Isaac Huckaba, Staff Writer September 25, 2024

Aleca Wells is a student at Conway High School, but more importantly, she is a loving dog owner. Wells recently went in-depth about her relationship with her dog, Rocky, and his fascinating story. The...

Senior Gracelle French reads to an elementary class as part of her introduction to education course.  In addition to classes, French uses cheer and babysitting to prepare for her future career.

French Gets Ahead on Career Plan

Grace Stacks, Staff Writer September 20, 2024

Many seniors have after-school jobs; however, GraceElle French is using hers to inspire her future. French started babysitting when she was in tenth grade after working as a volunteer camp counselor...

Senior Aaron Isakson is new to CHS and discusses his hobby of gaming.

Isakson Uses Spare Time for Gaming

Teyana Macon, Staff Writer September 19, 2024

17-year-old Aaron Isakson has a lot of free time on his hands and uses it to play video games. During COVID, he didn't know what to do except sit and watch reels so he started watching more YouTube videos....

Junior Brooklyn Butler poses at a photography workshop.  She attended as part of her journalism coursework, which ties directly to her future goals.

Finding Inspiration in the Classroom

Laurel Wells, Staff Writer September 19, 2024

17-year-old CHS student Brooklyn Butler recently discovered her passion in life. In hopes of raising her ACT score, Butler attended an ACT Academy at the U of A. She claims her time at the academy  "an...

Blake Kordsmeier, shown here in his Perfect Game profile picture, overcame an injury at 12 that could have prevented athletic participation.

Accident Teaches Perseverance

Emma Smittle, Staff Writer September 19, 2024

Senior Varsity athlete Blake Kordsmeier says his passion for sports is what gets him up in the morning. But it hasn't always been easy for him. When Kordsmeier was 12 he almost lost this passion for through...

A selfie of Matthew Russel

A Life-Long Passion: Matthew Russell’s Journey Into Metal/Hard Rock Music”

Margarita Ruiz, Staff Writer March 8, 2024

      Matthew Russell, a lifelong fan of metal/hard rock music, has been captivated by the genre since birth. Raised in a rich antique and old-fashioned setting from the 1980s and 1990s, his interest...

Will Thompson at his game on Tuesday, February 20th

Will Thompson’s Last Dance as a Wampus Cat Baseball Star

Ella White and Caroline Pate February 28, 2024

     Will Thompson started playing baseball for the Tigers Little League team when he was 6 years old. His love for the sport came from his Dad, David Thompson, who played baseball in high school.  ...

Mollie Sutton after a swim meet

Swimming with Sutton: An Inside Look at the Swim’s Team Captain

Anna Liles, Staff Writer February 5, 2024

     Mollie Sutton has been swimming since she was five years old. She joined the swim team her freshman year and now, as a senior, is team captain. “I didn’t know I was going to be captain. I consider...

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New Year, New Conway High

Austin Micheal Tinney, Staff Writer January 29, 2024

It's a new year and that means new year's resolutions.  People all over CHS have made resolutions for the 2024 new year, especially newbie sophomores. From grade improvements to getting in shape, here...

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