Friday Night Lights Memories! Last year, we had the honor of the incoming Ferry County Rodeo Queen, Inora Pheifer presenting the colors on horseback. It is not everywhere and definitely not common for such an amazing display of student empowered leadership at football! Just another great reason to love Friday Night Lights and the Wilbur Creston Keller Wildcats!
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Here is an awesome opportunity for students in 6th- 12th grade in Wilbur Creston School Districts. More information is available under the H.O.P.E. Coalition tab on our website menu. https://www.wcsd.wednet.edu/
Friday Night Lights, Senior Spotlight:
Treven Houston
'Started playing when I was a freshman, I did not play much that year, but as a sophomore I started on offense and defense and been starting ever since.
Senior year and I get to play with my brother, a freshman, It is the first time to do stuff together athletically in Football.
There is a lot of energy and adrenaline at game time, it is a good feeling, everyone is watching. Dad is one of the biggest fans.
Playing in the state championship game at UW last year was such a great memory. It was tough not to come out with a win but it was such a great time.
I like my teammates, they are all my friends and we are all in it together.
Thank you to the WCK community for the continued support we get to play football, but do it for you!'
Not just a student but works for dad on the farm and started his own hay company. No time off for Treven, weekends are working and when you see him leave one field, he’s probably heading to another.
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A little History about Emerson Park thank you to the Llewellyn Family for the information. @T-mobile #Sweepstakes #FN5GL In small-town America, traditions like Friday Night Lights don’t happen without hundreds, if not thousands, of volunteers who have a vision and complete that vision in their “spare time.” Wilbur Creston High School is no different. What went from a former sawmill site to a football field and adjoining athletic fields today happened just that way with lots of volunteers! In 1977-1978, a few parents and community members saw the possibility of making the sawmill area at the entrance to Wilbur into a new football field and other athletic fields. They were not a formally organized group; they just knew they wanted to use the land to improve the athletic possibilities for the kids of the community. After much planning, the work began! A football field and track, baseball and softball fields, a concession stand, lights for the football field, a maintenance shed (which for many years also served as a half-time place for the home team), and this year a completed locker room building for both the home team and visiting team, complete with showers—all have evolved over time from the vision of the original volunteers many years ago. In 2001, a group of parents and supporters formally organized as the Wildcat Booster Club to financially support and add to the vision of the Wildcats from the three communities of Wilbur, Creston, and Keller. Funds from an annual auction provide the funds for upkeep, new projects, uniforms, and referees. Who are these members of the Wildcat Booster Club? Yes, they are parents, community members, and alumni who all VOLUNTEER their time to see that students in the Wilbur and Creston School Districts continue to participate in activities and make memories. So the story continues in these three rural communities: volunteerism has become the key to making both small and large scale projects a reality. The Wildcat Booster Club, along with the Wilbur Lions Club and other organizations in these communities, has encouraged “giving back” to help both small projects and projects as large as Emerson Park. The vision of Emerson Park was the beginning, and volunteers through many organizations have continued to move that vision forward. So, when the lights go up on Metcalf Field at Emerson Park for the Wildcats’ first game of the season, both the home and visiting teams will run on the field from the new locker room building, the latest addition to Emerson Park, for a true Friday Night Lights experience! Go, CATS!
It's football time!
Tonight is our first HOME game for our WCK HS football team at Emerson Park against St John-Endicott/Lacrosse. Come cheer on the WCK boys of fall. Kickoff at 7:00 PM under the lights.
See you there and wear your blue to show off that Wildcat pride 🐾
Friday Night Lights, Senior Spotlight:
Preston Michel
'Football is a way to get away from it all. It is a different place and different ‘time’ with my brothers out there. A place for me to just compete in a different way and to grow and do things. I love my team and would do anything for them, for us all. The game has meaning for me on Friday Nights. It is something to push for, it is something to achieve for and prepare for.
Friday Nights started for me as a Junior High player at WCK Junior High in 8th grade. I have been loving it and playing ever since.
I have been blessed and had a lot of success in this game I love, along the way, I have 4325 yards rushing and 96 touchdowns. I was awarded All state status as a RB in 9th grade and Linebacker All State in 11th.
I would love the WCK community to know that we all have dedicated so much to this team and it is like a family, we have dedicated so much to the community that we represent through athletics. Come out and celebrate with us!” Preston Michel
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9/11 Patriot Day A day we honor and is never forgotten. “In remembrance, we find unity. In unity, we find strength.” — Unknown
A friendly reminder when coming to our High School home games, we only accept cash or current ASB/sports passes to get into the games. And don't forget snacks! Our concessions will be open and ready to serve you.
Remember Friday Night Lights are moved to Thursday this week! 7 PM at Emerson Park. Last week in Springdale, these seniors were either the motor that charged the offense or the folks responsible to move the ball down the field. In all we scored 10 times and got all our 2 pt Conversions. Final Score 80-20. Our boys are looking forward to showing you what they can do in our Home opener this week!
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It is always a great day to be a Wildcat where each Wildcat Belongs Learns and Thrives!
Coach Peyton!
A transplant from South Carolina, Peyton moved here to the Creston and Wilbur area prior to 8th grade. Instantly he joined our sports programs and excelled at football, basketball and baseball.
Moving into High School as a freshman there was playing time for him and a start against Kettle Falls, sophomore through senior year, Quarterback, Tight End and Linebacker positions were the job for Friday Nights! Peyton began volunteering with our football team as a volunteer coach in his first year of college. After that time, he has joined our school district as an employee working with young students that have disabilities and coaching Football and Baseball! There is a legacy of excellence and gratitude from this great young man.
"I love the small community feel, and how sports bring us all together, there is so much Wildcat Pride, and only so many minutes to be on the field. We have to make the most of every second."
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Wildcat Volleyball Fans!
Tonight two league powerhouses meet for our home opener, WCK Wildcats vs Springdale Chargers. Let's pack the gym and cheer on our WCK Volleyball girls. JV starts at 6pm followed by Varsity at 7:30pm.
We are the Wildcats, wear your blue and show your pride!
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Wilbur School District is hiring for the following opening:
High School Home Events Concession Stand Coordinator
High School Home Events Ticket Taker
To apply, send in a letter of interest and also an application to Jay Tyus at jtyus@wcsd.wednet.edu
Ready to join our our Wildcat Team? Visit our website to see the full job description and print off the application by clicking the link below.
https://www.wcsd.wednet.edu/
Save the dates! This year's Coffee & Conversation with Mrs. Chrisman are now on the calendar and the first one will be Wed Sept 25th, 2024 from 2-2:45pm. The sessions will be in the Cat Cave located at Wilbur Creston High School from 2-2:45pm. Please check in at the office first. All parents/guardians of Wilbur School District students are invited to come join Mrs Chrisman for these sessions. Hope to see you there!
Chrisman Connection - September 24
The start of the school year is off to a great start!
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I have struggled for the right words to honor this Friday Night Lights Hero. I am so grateful that the following was submitted in honor of our very own Hero, Nathan Hays by Amanda DeBord.
It wouldn't be right to talk about Wildcat Football without mentioning Nathan Hays. Nathan was a class of '99 graduate of Wilbur High School and proudly sported the same number on his football jersey. Nathan was a leader on the field as team captain, playing offense and defense, and off the field as one of the most genuine, kind, outgoing, and hardworking people around. After high school, Nathan joined the Marine Corps where he supposedly loved boot camp! In January of 2002, Nathan's life was cut short when the plane he was on crashed into a mountain range in Pakistan; a plane that he volunteered to go on in place of a fellow flight mechanic. He was just 21. His loss was felt by the entire Wildcat community and his retired #99 jersey now hangs proudly in the high school. Our Wildcat team plays under the lights at the east end of Wilbur and when you come to a game, you'll see a sign saying you've reached Emerson Field in honor of Marine Sergeant Nathan Hays. Wildcat fans near and far know who Nathan was and will forever be grateful for all he gave for us, on and off the field.
The world we live in is small. Current Wildcat Coach and Fellow Marine, Shane Smoger as a part of his last duty, taught Marine Firefighters about this specific incident and lessons learned. He was overwhelmed when he moved here as saw not just the jersey but the C130 picture he taught about for years. While you will never again see the number 99 on Friday Nights, we know that goodness, and heroics are alive and well in Wilbur and Creston! It is always a great day to be a Wildcat!
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Wildcat Fans 🐾 Tonight is the first game of season for the WC High School Football Team VS Springdale! The game will be hosted at Springdale and kick off is at 7pm. Come cheer on the boys to start off the season. Check out the website for complete game schedule for this fall https://www.wcsd.wednet.edu/
Today at around 2:15pm we had a fire alarm at Wilbur School District go off. It has been an ongoing problem solving adventure with the Fire Alarm company and our Wilbur school as to why these alarms keep going off. We are working hard to get this fixed. Thank you for being patient, we know there have been several inquiries as to what is going on.
On the sunny side of things, all the students did an excellent job at completing our monthly drill practice!
Hello Wildcat Families,
Please remember there is no school Monday, Sept 2nd in observance of Labor Day. Have a safe and fun three day weekend and we will see you Tuesday!
Take a look at our website calendar to see all the school and athletic events happening at your Wilbur and Creston Schools.
https://www.wcsd.wednet.edu/
