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Olivia Hedges and Emma Wolfe performed Wicked song, "For Good."

Bearcat’s Got Talent

Abbigail James, Editor-in-Chief May 16, 2025

For those of you that missed the talent show last Friday, it was an evening packed with laughter and awe. Many of the talents were more vocally performative, making for a diverse musical experience. From...

Mr. Pollock, writing a student recommendation

Day in the Life of Mr. Pollock

Abbigail James, Editor-in-Chief May 2, 2025

Walton-Verona High School is a close-knit community, where the habits of many Bearcats are known by their peers. A few of the staff, however, leave an air of mystery behind their schedules. Our librarian,...

Level 2

Guess Who: Prom Edition

With prom approaching, The Paw Press is waltzing their way through time and pulling from prom pictures of the past. Below are a few familiar faces, but are they familiar enough? Each day we will release...

A Sea of Bearcat Blue

A Sea of Bearcat Blue

Abbigail James, Editor-in-Chief April 18, 2025

The Monday after spring break was not like other Mondays for the seniors. Instead of dreading the long week after vacation, twelfth graders were hit with a material landmark signaling the end of high school:...

Big Styles from Little Designers

Sophia Neumeister, Academics Editor April 16, 2025

This past Tuesday, Mrs. Smithers’ Fashion and Interior Design class partnered with the Preschool children to create an outfit to model in the cafeteria during Flex. Each student and preschooler spent...

Fatal Friday

Jasmine Stephenson, Events editor April 3, 2025
Chilling case of Bari Lynn Doyle In December 2000, Bari Lynn Doyle was found deceased in her garage by her mother and cousins. When Doyle was found, she was only wearing her night robe. Coy Cox, the Boone County Sheriffs office detective, said that there had been signs of struggle in several rooms in the...
Burial Site of Lesley Sparrow

The Deathly Invitation

Jasmine Stephenson, Editor of Events April 1, 2025

This week's fatal Friday is about a murder that happened in Richwood Kentucky in October 1979.   Lesley Sparrow, described as a sassy, independent businesswoman, was lured to her death on Sunday,...

Duck, Duck, Fools!

Caught in the Act

Sophia Neumeister and Abbigail James March 31, 2025

Marching our way to April, students await the burden of exams, homework, and graduation. In the midst of our busy schedules, a certain day dawns among the monotony of routines. For those who choose to...

“One word to describe my experience would be irreplicable. The bonds formed      throughout the duration of practices, choreography, and the three nights on stage will never be tarnished nor imitated by any other show” Annie Kunkel

“‘Cuz somewhere in the crowd there’s you…”

Abbigail James, Editor-in-Chief March 27, 2025

“Life is short, the world is wide. I want to make some memories,” a younger Donna once said. It seems in studying the script, the cast and crew of the spring musical have taken Donna’s nostalgic...

Sophie Carty's barrel head on display

A Bearcat’s Work of Art

Abbigail James, Editor-in-Chief March 26, 2025

Walton-Verona High School hosts a wide variety of interests for students to explore, including the arts! Mrs. Horn has worked diligently to guide students toward their best potential. On the path to artistic...

Whiteboard Words of Wisdom

March 26, 2025

With roughly 2 months to go, seniors are feeling bittersweet about their high school career coming to an end. Years of experience, folders of homework, and lots of tears build great advice for those younger....

Mrs. Core-Stine and the unforgettable 35 cents.

Teacher Tales

Sophia Neumeister, Academics Editor March 20, 2025

Teaching is never just about notes and lesson plans, but about navigating unexpected, hilarious, and downright bizarre things students say. Teachers have had their fair share of funny student stories,...

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