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Head swim coach Zach Whiteman shakes hands with senior Isaac Flamino. Whiteman began teaching when the class of 2025 was in 6th grade.

[Photo] To the class of 2025…

Zach Whiteman, Faculty Guest Columnist
May 21, 2025
Senior Sydney Colescott warms up before Wednesday's match against Frankfort. The LadyKats beat the Hot Dogs 5-0.

[Photo] Girls’ tennis works to create best lineup

Jolee Pregno, Reporter
April 25, 2025
Danny Zuko, played by junior Jayten Kitts, sings during the second half of Grease. The musical takes the stage Thursday and Friday, May 8 and 9 at 7pm in the KHS auditorium.

[Photo] Greased Lightning heads to KHS

Regan McClain and Addie Huddleston
April 25, 2025
Junior Trevor Nelson runs a leg of the 4x800 relay in a meet last season. The boys' and girls' track teams host their first meet of the season Tuesday.

[Photo] Track teams prepare for Kokomo Relays

Grace DeBard, Reporter
April 25, 2025
Ashtyn Goff tees off for his first hole against Frankfort at the Kokomo Country Club. The Kats fell to Frankfort by four strokes.

[Photo] Golf team works toward end goal

Isabel Boyance and Jimena Mier y Teran
April 25, 2025
Senior Brighton Harris pitches for the Kats against Frankfort. The Kats won the game, 5-4, in 13 innings.

[Photo] Baseball team swings into a new season

Vivi Mena and Maria Ibarra
April 25, 2025
The 4x200-meter relay team of Ellie Neuhauser, Joshua Smith, Macy Rakestraw and Gage Meyers finished second at last week's senior night meet with a time of 2:04.1, setting a new team record.

[Photo] Unified track celebrates 10th season

Vi Zahiga, Reporter
April 25, 2025
Junior Kyle Kewley serves the ball during the boys' volleyball team's game against Pike High School. The Kats take on Harrison at home Tuesday.

[Photo] Boys’ volleyball enters first official season

Regan McClain, Editor
April 25, 2025
Senior Zion Bellamy cuts through two defenders to take the ball to the hoop. Bellamy scored his 1,000th point during the Kats' game at Huntington North.

[Photo] Bellamy scores 1,000th point in regular season finale

Regan McClain, Editor
March 21, 2025
Junior Anna Becker and senior Dani Gomez perform with the Kokomo Dance Team at halftime of a boys' basketball game. Becker and Gomez earned state runner-up for the duo routine.

[Photo] Dance team competes at state finals

Jolee Pregno and Grace DeBard
March 21, 2025
Senior Dani Gomez performs with the Kokomo Dance Team at halftime of a football game. Gomez was named Cass County's Distinguished Young Woman and competed at state where she was named second runner-up.

[Photo] Senior Spotlight: Danielle Gomez

Regan McClain, Editor
March 21, 2025
Junior X'Avion Ford wrestles his opponent from Marion during a match in December. Ford was one of four Wildkats to advance to the Fort Wayne Semi-State.

[Photo] Wrestling wins NCC title

Taleighah Williams, Reporter
February 28, 2025
Yearbook editor, senior Regan McClain, unboxes last year's book. 2025 yearbooks are on sale now at yearbookforever.com.

[Photo] KHS yearbook sells 2025 books

February 28, 2025
Senior Aubrey Simmons is recognized during the swim team's senior night. Simmons swam in her fourth consecutive state finals, placing third in the backstroke.

[Photo] Simmons finishes 3rd at state finals

Vivi Mena and Maria Ibarra
February 28, 2025
Senior JJ Gillespie plays catcher for the Kokomo baseball team. The baseball and the other KHS spring sports are kicking off their seasons in the next few weeks.

[Photo] Spring sports get ready to start seasons

Chassity Jordan, Reporter
February 28, 2025
Senior Noah Birdsong performs with the indoor winds at their community performance before their first competition. The ensemble is trying to defend their state title.

[Photo] Indoor groups see early season successes

Ana Newman, Reporter
February 28, 2025
Senior Aviannah Pollard brings the ball down the court during the LadyKats' final home game against Richmond.

[Photo] LadyKats finish with best record in 15 seasons

Vi Zahiga, Reporter
February 28, 2025
Senior Lydea Groves throws her rifle during winter guard practice. The KHS winter guard earned 1st place at their first competition of the season.

[Photo] Winter guard works towards state finals

Grace DeBard, Reporter
February 28, 2025
Senior Kelton Serra works on the Lego League board at last year's competition. Serra recently set the Guinness World Record for the smallest robotic arm.

[Photo] Senior Spotlight: Kelton Serra

Amelia Duncan, Reporter
January 30, 2025
Senior Makaela Drake takes the ball to the basket during last week's game against Richmond. The LadyKats defeated the Red Devils, 67-48.

[Photo] Girls’ basketball has best season start since 2010

Vi Zahiga, Reporter
January 30, 2025
Girls' basketball manager senior Cha Cha Santipanarux gives senior Regan McClain her water during a game. One of the managers' responsibilities is to make sure each player's water bottle stays filled.

[Photo] Managers help keep teams on track

Vi Zahiga and Ana Newman
January 30, 2025
Senior Brielle Humphries wrestles Greenfield-Central's Keely Allen in the first round of the inaugural IHSAA girls' wrestling state finals.

[Photo] Humphries represents KHS at first IHSAA girls’ wrestling state

Isabel Boyance and Jimena Mier y Teran
January 30, 2025
Senior Zion Bellamy brings the ball down the court during last Friday's game against McCutcheon. The Kats beat the Mavs and have had their best start to the season since 2012-13.

[Photo] Boys’ basketball starts season 5-0

Regan McClain, Editor
December 18, 2024
Senior Gabe Newland tries to take down his opponent from Marion. Newland won his match and earned his 100th career win.

[Photo] Wrestling teams hit the mat for new season

Taleighah Williams and Grayson Kuefner
December 18, 2024
Junior Caleb Taflinger returns the ball during warm ups before a match against Maconaquah. The Kats beat the Braves, 5-0.

[Photo] Tennis goes undefeated in conference

Chassity Jordan, Editor
September 29, 2024
Senior captain Iris Brehm dribbles the ball down the field in a game against the Logansport Berries. The LadyKats defeated the Lady Berries, 2-0.

[Photo] Soccer team works together to prepare

Ana Newman, Reporter
September 29, 2024
Senior Brixton Morris carries the ball toward the end zone in the Kats' win over the Anderson Indians.

[Photo] Football gears up for end of season

Vi Zahiga, Reporter
September 29, 2024
National Honor Society president Gabe Newland welcomes the NHS inductees and audience members to the 2024 ceremony.

[Photo] KHS honor society inducts new members

Owen Zurcher, Reporter
September 29, 2024
Senior Regan McClain send the ball over the net during a match against Lewis Cass. McClain and the VolleyKats host Harrison tomorrow for senior night.

[Photo] VolleyKats prepare for NCC tourney

Jolee Pregno and Grace DeBard
September 29, 2024
The 2024 yearbooks have arrived! The yearbook staff will distribute books after school next Thursday and Friday. Students can pick up their yearbooks from room 129.

[Photo] Yearbook staff prepares for 2024 book distribution

Chassity Jordan, Reporter
August 30, 2024
Senior color guard member Keegan Irick-Holliday takes his place on the field as the Marching Wildkats prepare for their ISSMA performance. The marching band and guard earned a gold rating with distinctions in music and visual.

[Photo] Marching Wildkats earn gold rating at ISSMA

Amelia Duncan, Reporter
August 30, 2024
Senior boys' soccer captain Ben Herrera looks for a teammate to pass the ball to during a game against Northwestern. The Kats beat the Tigers 5-2. They host Oak Hill at 12:30pm tomorrow.

[Photo] New seasons kick off for fall sports

Taleighah Williams and Grayson Kuefner
August 30, 2024
Senior Regan McClain and junior Tia Williams hype each other up while the alumni team looks on. The VolleyKats hosted the alumni game as a team fundraiser.

[Photo] KHS volleyball team welcomes back alumni

Brooklynn Baker and Emmy Brown
August 30, 2024
Senior Travis Kewley sets the ball for his teammate to send it over the net during a home match against South Bend Riley. The Kats won the match 3-0.

[Photo] KHS adds emerging sport to spring season

Miracle Clark
April 25, 2024
Senior Mia Castillo kicks off the 4x100 meter relay during a home meet against Logansport. Castillo ran the first leg of the relay.

[Photo] Track teams race to the finish line

Miracle Clark, Reporter
April 25, 2024
Head coach Candace Steve congratulates senior Jordan Thatcher after she hit a homerun during a game against Maconaquah. The LadyKats won 6-4.

[Photo] LadyKats work to improve each day

Nakiya Dennis, Reporter
April 25, 2024
Junior Isaac Flamino reaches for the ball as he tries to get the Lewis Cass runner out. The Kats beat Lewis Cass 4-3.

[Photo] Kats swinging for sectional wins

Amelia Duncan, Reporter
April 25, 2024
Junior Keegan Irick-Holiday performs with the KHS winter guard at the Performing Arts Winter Showcase. The winter guard placed 6th at this year's state finals.

[Photo] Winter guard places 6th at state

Lena Zakrzewska, Reporter
March 22, 2024
Senior Dede McClung performs with the dance team during halftime of a home basketball game. The dance team placed 5th in both jazz and hip hop at state.

[Photo] Dance team takes on state, nationals

Nakiya Dennis, Reporter
March 22, 2024
Senior Flory Bidunga is presented his McDonald's All-American jersey during senior night at Memorial Gym. Bidunga, who will play at Kansas next year, is the first KHS player to be named to the All-American team.

[Photo] Kats go Back 2 Back 2 Back

Alayna Kline, Reporter
March 22, 2024
Senior Jalen Sawyer-May competes at the IHSAA state finals in Evansville, IN on Saturday, Feb. 17. Sawyer-Mat finished in 4th place in the 113lb. weight class.

[Photo] Sawyer-May places 4th at state finals

Rondell Greene, Reporter
February 29, 2024
Sydney Colescott plays with the indoor winds ensemble during their family preview night. This year's indoor winds show is called "The Sound of Silence."

[Photo] Indoor winds hopes to defend state title

Kristina Jones, Reporter
February 29, 2024
Junior Gabe Newland wrestles at 138 pounds during a home match against Carmel. Newland and the Wildkat Wrestlers compete in the sectional tomorrow.

[Photo] Kats’ wrestlers prepare for tournament time

Miracle Clark, Reporter
January 26, 2024
Max Feuerle takes the ball to the hoop during the Kats season opener against Western. The Kats mauled the Panthers, 69-22.

[Photo] Kats take to the court for new season

Envy Hawkins, Reporter
December 14, 2023
Senior Mia Castillo takes the ball to the hoop during the LadyKats' win over Fort Wayne South. The LadyKats are 3-2 on the season.

[Photo] Girls’ basketball gets back to business

Envy Hawkins, Reporter
November 20, 2023
State qualifiers from the 2022-23 girls' wrestling team are honored before leaving to compete last winter.

[Photo] Girls’ wrestlers hit the mat

Miracle Clark, Reporter
November 20, 2023
Junior Regan McClain slams the ball over the net in a match against North Miami. The VolleyKats won the match, 3-0.

[Photo] Volleyball team serves up wins

Taleighah Williams, Reporter
September 1, 2023
Captain Ben Herrera blocks the ball from his Muncie Central opponent during a home game. The Kats fell to the Bearcats, 3-2.

[Photo] Boys’ soccer season ramps up

Oliva Baeza Ramirez and Lena Zakrzewska
August 31, 2023
Junior Layla Brehm takes the ball from her Oak Hill opponent. The LadyKats tied the Golden Eagles, 0-0.

[Photo] Girls’ soccer tops Panthers

Rebekah Hughart and Ciara Bunch
August 31, 2023
Junior Matilda Stout practices her golf swing before a match at the Kokomo Country Club. Stout is one of four LadyKat golfers this season.

[Photo] Girls’ golf team tees off

Brooklin Walker, Reporter
August 31, 2023
Senior quarterback Reis Beard moves the ball down the field. Beard led the Wildkats to a come from behind victory over Leo.

[Photo] Wildkats look to stay undefeated

Miracle Clark, Reporter
August 31, 2023
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[Photo] Kats take down Raiders, Giants

March 6, 2023
Just like the athletes who work hard to compete each season, the show choir and other KHS competitive groups should have the opportunity to earn a letterman jacket.

[Photo] Look back at the best of Fall 2022

February 3, 2023
Senior Kyan Gamble tries to take down and pin in opponent in a dual meet at KHS/

[Photo] Wrestlers ready to pin it to win it

Regan McClain, Sports Editor
February 3, 2023
Sophomore Helen Qiu plays a solo during an Indoor Winds rehearsal. This year's show is titled "What Dreams May Come."

[Photo] Indoor winds ‘dreams’ up new show

Sam VerLee, Reporter
March 1, 2022
Senior Chloe McClain receives a basketball for becoming a member of the LadyKats' 1,000 points club. McClain was presented with the ball from the last member of the club, KHS graduate Audrey McDonald-Spencer.

[Photo] McClain hits milestone at end of high school career

Jasmine Hale, Reporter
February 25, 2022
Junior Patrick Hardimon takes the ball to the hoop during a game at the Phil Cox Memorial Tournament.

[Photo] Basketball team succeeds under new leadership

Ellyse Dalton, Reporter
January 28, 2022
Senior Plez Lawrence holds off a defender from Arsenal Tech. The Kats beat Tech 28-0.

[Photo] Season ends for Wildkat football team

Molly Henderson, Editor-in-Chief
November 18, 2021
Junior Lizzy Lytle gets some practice shots in before a match at the Kokomo Country Club. Lytle was the lone LadyKat to advance to the IHSAA regional golf match.

[Photo] Lytle competes at golf regional, team wraps up season

August Shriver, Reporter
October 12, 2021
Senior Mitchell Van Horn participates in Unified Track. Van Horn plans to attend Ball State University to study nursing.

[Photo] Not all heroes wear capes

Brian Linus Ngatunga, Reporter
May 26, 2021
Senior Cayden Belt pitches for the Wildkats during a 2019 game. The Wildkats' spring seasons were canceled last year amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.

[Photo] Spring sports kick off 2021 seasons

Keilani Gaillard, Reporter
March 22, 2021
Junior Mackenzie Taylor works on a skill for the beginning of the winter guard's show. The group has a competition tomorrow.

[Photo] Winter guard works on new competition routine

Rolland McKibben, Reporter
February 26, 2021
Freshman Helen Qiu rehearses with the Indoor Winds. This year, the ensemble's show is called "It's the Simple Things in Life."

[Photo] Indoor groups prepare for season

Allysson George, Reporter
February 26, 2021
Evan Barker calls the play from the line of scrimmage during the Kats' regular season game against McCutcheon. Barker and the Kats take on the Mavs in their sectional opener tonight.

[Photo] Football team heads into Sectional

October 29, 2020
Correll Heath and Abby Hansen prepare to block their opponents' shot. The Lady Kats play in the Marion sectional tomorrow.

[Photo] Volleyball team heads into sectional

Alanah Fillenworth, Reporter
October 16, 2020
With all of the new restrictions and guidelines, many things are different at KHS this year. Even though students still got to celebrate Homecoming, court members had to stand six feet apart while being recognized at half time.

[Photo] KHS adjusts to new restrictions

Rolland McKibben, Reporter
October 16, 2020
The Wildkat marching band performs before a home football game. Their season was cut short due to the Covid-19 restrictions.

[Photo] Marching band makes changes

Kaitlyn Fink, Reporter
October 16, 2020
Junior Julynne Spidell competes in the NCC meet at Indiana Wesleyan. Spidell will compete in the regional meet tomorrow after finishing 2nd at the sectional.

[Photo] Cross country claws their way to the finish line

Molly Henderson, Reporter
October 16, 2020
Seniors Taylor Duncan, Drew Swain and Jon Callane celebrate four years of hard work on the tennis courts.

[Photo] Boys’ tennis repeats as sectional champs

Alanah Fillenworth, Reporter
October 16, 2020
Junior Ta'Shy Stewart carries the ball during the Kats' season opener against the Western Panthers.

[Photo] Wildkats head into final regular season game

Makenzie Burthay, Reporter
October 15, 2020
Senior Bryan Stoltzfus tries to keep the ball in play during a game at Kokomo's Walter Cross Field.

[Photo] Boys’ soccer falls to Harrison in sectional play

Tyler Born, Guest Reporter
October 15, 2020
Senior Whitney Pierce lines up for a goal kick during a home soccer game at Kokomo High School

[Photo] Girls’ soccer wraps up 2020 season

Bridget Baumfalk, Reporter
October 15, 2020
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