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Cat's Claw
The No. 1 news source of Archer City High School

Cat's Claw
The No. 1 news source of Archer City High School

Cat's Claw
Carol Cox

Carol Cox, Adviser

Going into my 26th year of teaching journalism, I advise the newspaper, yearbook and broadcast. I am blessed to work with such talented students! This is my lucky 13th year at Archer City, and I am excited to finally have the newspaper online.

All content by Carol Cox
Senior Jayda Bogar benching at the Archer meet.

[Photo] 2 powerlifters reach region

Estefani Zea, Editor-in-Chief
April 9, 2025
Members of the senior class participate in a Valentine's Day party as they did in elementary school.

[Photo] Seniors relive past memories by recreating youthful traditions

McKenzie Bradshaw, Reporter
April 9, 2025
Juniors Tillee Bardwell and Chloe Hibbs perform during the dress rehearsal of "The Audition is Over."

[Photo] One-act play group wraps up with awards

Kori Keeter, Opinions Editor
April 9, 2025
Junior high one act play practice their lines together.

[Photo] JH prepares for one-act play contest

Wyatt, Reporter
October 23, 2024
Maria Gonzales practices her swing to prepare for an important shot

[Photo] Golf advances to region

Madelyn Tedrow, Features Editor
May 15, 2024
Ladycats receive the regional quarter final trophy after defeating Lipan on Friday.

[Photo] Ladycats continue chasing gold gloves

Shianne Bracey, Features
May 14, 2024
The overall school year was a great improvement compared to last year and we hope to see better for the following years.

[Photo] Staff discusses year in review, recent changes

Juan Alba, News Editor
May 13, 2024
Regional qualifiers sophomore Kori Keeter and junior Estefani Zea competed April 26-27.

[Photo] Students compete at regional UIL

Juan Alba, News Editor
May 13, 2024
Freshman Jocelyn Tedrow practices her poetry piece at the Holliday invitational UIL meet. Photo by Carol Cox.

[Photo] Showcase of talent, teamwork

Juan Alba, News Editor
March 27, 2024
Senior Layken Cagle goes up for a layup against Windthorst defender.

[Photo] Varsity boys push toward playoffs, winning record

Adelyn Harvey, Online Editor
February 14, 2024
Senior Kline Mayo dribbles up the court followed by Chance Warren.

[Photo] Wildcats begin basketball season by competing in 3 tournaments

Adelyn Harvey, Online Editor
December 13, 2023
The new National Honor Society inductees recite the pledge and wait to be pinned.

[Photo] Program of excellence

Genavie Carrera, Photo Editor
November 1, 2023
Sophomore Chloe Hibbs practices her congressional debate speech. Students will compete at the regional meet on Nov. 13.

[Photo] Students practice for congressional debate

Juan Alba, News Editor
October 31, 2023
The eighth grade volleyball team celebrates after scoring a point against the Seymour Panthers.

[Photo] JH volleyball team continues to grow

Jaycie Holley, Editor-in-Chief
October 31, 2023
The Prowlin’ Growlin’ Wildcat Band compete during the regional competition on Oct. 14 at Memorial Stadium.

[Photo] Training never ends

Juan Alba, News Editor
October 31, 2023
The Ladycats celebrate a block by Malia Jones

[Photo] Ladycats make playoffs

Shianne Bracey, Features
October 31, 2023
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[Photo] Band begins marching season

Kori Keeter, Opinions Editor
September 14, 2023
All the new staff being recognized

[Photo] 17 New Faculty Around Campus

Shianne Bracey, Features Editor
September 12, 2023
JH Girls Basketball

[Photo] JH Girls Basketball

Madison Ellis, Reporter
February 15, 2023
Director Kevin Elliston conducting the annual Christmas show.

[Photo] PGWB performs at Christmas on the square

Madison Ellis, Reporter
December 7, 2022
senior feast gunner

[Photo] Senior Gunner Smith gives a thumbs up to the food while senior Chris Allen agrees.

December 7, 2022
senior feast eating

[Photo] Seniors Dominic Thomas, Eli Anderson and McKinnen Beaver converse while eating their food.

December 7, 2022
senior feast plates

[Photo] Senior Tarin Haney fills up his plate with traditional Thanksgiving foods dressed up as a pilgrim.

December 7, 2022
Senior Emily Shephard giving a speech at Regional Congress Debate

[Photo] ‘State’ your debate

Iryna Hotsuliak, Reporter
December 7, 2022
Seventh grader Landri Beck and eighth grader Trent Howeth prepare for their speaking events.

[Photo] Elementary/JH UIL Results

Fallon Blair, Online/Entertainment Editor
December 7, 2022
Seventh graders Ashlyn Harvey and Whit Parkey perform one of their scenes.

[Photo] Placing first at district, junior high one-act play sweeps away competition

Fallon Blair, Online/Entertainment Editord
December 9, 2022
Tonya Mooney, gym instructor, speaks to elementary students during an assembly before her return.

[Photo] Road to recovery

Luke Deerinwater, Reporter
November 1, 2022
Band preforming at contest.

[Photo] PGWB receives ‘excellent’ rating

Madison Ellis, Reporter
October 28, 2022
The woodwinds perform one of their visuals during the first part of the show. The band advanced to the area contest at noon on Saturday at Mineral Wells.

[Photo] Band advances to area contest

Brooke Rice, Co-Editor
November 12, 2021
principal's council

[Photo] Principals council has first meeting

Emily Shephard, Co- Editor
November 5, 2021
The Prowlin' Growlin' Wildcat Band marches "Independence" in their 1776 show.

[Photo] Band receives excellent rating

Brooke Rice, Editor-in-chief
December 11, 2020
Principal's Council students listen to their agenda for this year.

NHS members pose in the hall at V-Tex Ranch.

[Photo] National Honor Society takes trip to V-Tex Whitetails and Elk Ranch

Emily Shephard, Photo Story Editor
December 11, 2020
Camryn Cox paints a sign for the football season

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[Photo] Wildcats take break during Covid-19

Kadence Huffman, Features Editor
April 14, 2020
Band director Karen Brunker directs the high school band during their portion of the concert.

[Photo] Bands perform concert at Christmas on the Square

Emily Strenski, Editor-in-chief
December 12, 2019
Freshman Candace Taggart gives her speech at the district Congressional Debate competition Nov. 14.

[Photo] Freshman advances to state debate

Emily Strenski, Editor-in-chief
December 12, 2019
The City has issued a proclamation designating September 9-13 Archer City ISD Appreciation week for the outstanding ratings.

[Photo] District earns A’s across both campuses

Emily Strenski, Editor-in-chief
September 11, 2019
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Junior Maggie Coates reads the Quill and Scroll pledge for junior Desiree Biggers to repeat. Biggers was the only inductee for the organization this year.

Brooke Rice, Emily Strenski, Tessa Brooks, and Breanna Howard prepare to write editorials at the invitational UIL meet hosted at Archer City. The journalism team took first place at the meet.

[Photo] District hosts UIL meet

Emily Strenski, Editor-in-chief
February 21, 2019
Senior Ally Warren in the code for a computer program. Ally advanced to state last year in computer science.

[Photo] Computer science classes affect senior’s future job

Emily Strenski, Editor-in-chief
February 20, 2019
During last week's Wildcat Classic, junior Shaylee Watson goes up for a layup while junior Maggie Coates prepares to assist. The Ladycats defeated City View in the first game of the tournament.

[Photo] Varsity Girls Basketball

John Machtolff, Sports Editor
December 14, 2018
Eighth graders Kelsey Aultman, Camryn Cox and Emily Wolf competed in Oral Reading at the junior high UIL meet in Windthorst.

[Photo] Journalism students, junior high to compete

Emily Strenski, Editor-in-chief
December 13, 2018
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[Photo] Teens, faculty make resolutions

Kodi Graham, Entertainment Editor
December 11, 2018
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[Photo] Morgan Mobley

Ty Bates, Sports Editor
November 2, 2018
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[Photo] Emily Strenski

Alyssa Alviar, News Editor
November 2, 2018
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[Photo] Kodi Graham

Ty Bates, Sports Editor
November 2, 2018
Senior Ally Warren

[Photo] Ally Warren

Ty Bates, Sports Editor
November 2, 2018
Junior Kade Dagley

[Photo] Kade Dagley

John Machtolff, Sports Editor
November 2, 2018
Senior Brian De La Rosa

[Photo] Brian De La Rosa

Ty Bates, Sports Editor
November 2, 2018
Tackling the other player as he runs to the in zone

[Photo] JH Football

Taylor Hall, Features Editor
October 31, 2018
Sophomore Emily Salyers

[Photo] Emily Salyers

Alyssa Alviar, News Editor
November 2, 2018
freshman Sara Kyle

[Photo] Sara Kyle

Alyssa Alviar, News Editor
November 2, 2018
Juniors Jack Herring, Breanna Howard and Avery Williams work on their college history assignment. for this online, dual credit course, they experience college-level curriculum.

[Photo] ‘Good’ students possess variety of traits, goals

Sara Kyle, Features Spread Editor
October 26, 2018
junior Maggie Coates

[Photo] Maggie Coates

Alyssa Alviar, News Editor
November 2, 2018
The PALs group attended their training on Sept. 17.

[Photo] PALs attend training

Brooke Rice, Opinions Editor
October 26, 2018
Member Bradley Anderson and co-vice president Brian De La Rosa discuss during FCCLA's valentine fundraiser. The chapter will no longer be selling valentine items through Millwright.

FCCLA Co-Vice President prepares to deliver valentines.

Eighth grader Jacob Wadley competes in the chess contest at the UIL district competition in Olney.

Inductees repeat the NHS pledge led by President Maeley Herring.

[Photo] NHS inducts 14 members

Olivia Taggart, Assistant Editor
October 28, 2016
Band at Memorial Stadium

[Photo] Band Scores Rating Of 2 At UIL Competition

Makayla Hughes, News Editor
November 18, 2016
Senior Bobbi Loran performs for the audience.

[Photo] Band, twirlers prepare for state competition

Paige Victory, News Editor
May 31, 2016
The Wildcat baseball team will be advancing to the regional game.

[Photo] Wildcats take playoffs 3 rounds deep

Hope Browning, News Editor
May 31, 2016
Former graduate John Barton speaks to students at the annual Lunch and Learn meeting.

[Photo] Honor society starts year with activities

Maeley Herring, Feature Editor
March 2, 2016
Players cheer as their teammates get a block.

[Photo] Ladycats wrap up season with honors

Morgan Knobloch, Editor-in-chief
November 24, 2015
Senior Taylor Sims pins sophomore Kennedy Huseman with the emblem of the National Honor Society.

[Photo] Honor society sets record with induction of 20 members

Maeley Herring, Features Editor
November 3, 2015
Eighth grader Breanna Howard watches teammate Lindy Reid push the ball over the net.

[Photo] JH Volleyball

Andrea Hall, Photo Editor
October 30, 2015
Senior Keith Tweed chats with juniors Guy Richardson and Toby Crowley outside the portable building before school.

[Photo] It’s only temporary

Jordan Griffith, Sports Editor
September 21, 2015
Senior Morgan Knobloch receives All-State Journalism staff award from Principal Vance Morris at the first day of school assembly.

[Photo] Two named to All-State Journalism staff

Paige Victory, News Editor
September 8, 2015
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