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On Monday, February 3, Powell High School [PHS] students woke up to a blizzard, the wind whipping snow back and forth across their lines of vision. Due to the lack of visibility and dangerous road conditions, the Powell schools called an official snow day, canceling school. Powell students were...
“Two marriages at the same time? That just doubles the love, doesn’t it,” senior Jenessa Polson said in her role as Cornelia Vanderbilly, head wedding coordinator, as the chaos ensues in “The Wedding Intern’s Farce.” This farce, a dinner theatre play, transpired on February 14 at 6:00...
Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless, and tasteless gas that kills hundreds of people every year. Recently, Wyoming, and Powell in particular, have seen an uptick in carbon monoxide poisoning cases. Students and staff alike have had a nearly fatal encounter with this silent killer. “I was sitting...
AI, or artificial intelligence, is expanding. There is no doubt about that. From 1984’s “Terminator” to the deep faking capabilities seen today, artificial intelligence's concept, existence, and practice is a constantly evolving mechanism. With this being said, AI isn’t going anywhere, with...
Boeing, the world’s biggest plane manufacturing company, was created in 1916 in Seattle, Washington. 108 years after the company’s formation, the aviation conglomerate is seeing harsh pushback from people across the globe and at Powell High School [PHS]. Now with 2024 coming to a close, what better...
Holiday cheer bustled through the doors of the Powell Church of God (formerly the First United Methodist Church). The annual Vespers Concert combines Powell High School’s Concert Choir and The Northwest College Collegiate Chorale. “The Northwest choir group did a good job of working with all...
In the last several years of Park County School District 1 meetings, the town had never seen so many participants and public spectators. The entire room overflowed with community members ready to discuss the business agenda. With the school board, community members, and law enforcement present, the...
On January 24th, the PHS Cheer Squad and Dance team competed at the State Spirit competition in Casper, Wyoming. Cheer competed in the 3A Gameday and 4A Co-Ed stunt divisions and Dance competed in the 3A Jazz and Hip-Hop divisions. They competed against many teams and have been practicing since last...
Super Bowl LIX kicked off in New Orleans, Louisiana on Feb. 9 at 4:30 p.m. MT. The Philadelphia Eagles represented the National Football Conference [NFC] while the Kansas City Chiefs portrayed the American Football Conference [AFC]. Two years before this matchup, both teams met in Super Bowl LVII...
Joining a new activity is hard. Joining a new activity in a whole different town, however, is even harder, but two determined Powell teens didn’t let that stop them. Two Powell High School students, junior Melissa Merritt and senior Kenna Jacobsen, took on the challenge and joined the Cody Nordic...
The thick of the winter sports seasons at Powell High School [PHS] are officially underway. Countless victories across all athletic environments started the second semester of the school year as an overall success. Boys basketball entered the Big Horn Basin Classic [BHBC] tournament at 7-1 before...
There’s a new team in town practicing the right to bear arms, and they have a retired local dentist to thank for that. On April 25, 2024, Powell High School [PHS] granted permission for the new clay target team to use the name Powell Panthers in the Wyoming State High School Clay Target League....
The start of winter is normally looked forward to by the general public. After all, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christmas, and New Year's Day are all relatively soon afterwards. On the other hand, that feeling of fun may be delayed for wrestlers due to the thought of “Hell Week.” If you were to...
As the temperatures near Powell High School [PHS] continue to drop, basketball, wrestling, dance, and boys swimming have begun their regular season. The boys and girls wrestling teams started practice on Nov. 25. They would begin the notorious Hell Week to prepare for their tough three-month season....
As the second semester rolls around at PHS, students gear up to fundraise for the Wyoming Make-A-Wish. The PHS Student Council plans daily events to get students excited and...
Many people know Ron Thon winner Doug Bettger for being a great wrestler and an even greater person; he shows this through his passion for everything he does, whether that...
In 1968, Xerox came out with the first personal laptops. Since then, technology has become interwoven with our education system. Here at Powell High School, technology has...
All of a sudden, Ava was upside-down. But thankfully, what could have ended in tragedy, did not. After hanging out with some friends in Powell, sophomore Ava Brewer...
Three weeks ago, Universal Studio released “Wicked,” a movie adaptation of Winnie Holzman’s iconic musical starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. The movie has quickly...
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Truett Carter snowboards down Homesteader on the snow day last Monday.
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Actors rehearse on stage for “The Wedding Intern’s Farce” production.
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PHS Cheer squad celebrates with their coach Vicki Walsh after winning coach of the year.
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The biggest sporting event finally began after a long season.
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A flier provided by the school nurse explains the symptoms and prevention of carbon monoxide.
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A flier containing warning and hazard signs emphasizes the dangers of carbon monoxide.
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Students hold their breath in anticipation of a free throw shot at the Cody vs. Powell basketball game on January 23.
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Co-Princesses Kinley Cooley and Katie Morison pose after a successful assembly.
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Charge and Brew’s donation to the Silent Auction fundraiser at PHS.
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The participants of the dodgeball fundraiser getting told the rules before the hectic games.
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Just like Part One, while the above image is immaculately made, it’s not AI.
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The horrifying message that greeted TikTok users on January 18th.
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Whether it be dress-up days or student section themes for home games, people will always participate and express their Panther pride. In recent times, however, the number of students dressing up is at...
TikTok, one of the most popular social media platforms in the United States, is currently at risk of being banned. Due to the Foreign Adversary Controlled Application Act, TikTok was temporarily suspended...
After the Title IX regulations were approved by Park County School District #1 [PCSD1], opinions circled through Powell High School. Parents and community members shared their thoughts; however, students...
It’s the season of generosity, friendship, and cheer, but which gift-giving game is your favorite? Secret Santa is a common game where an individual is assigned a random person to get a gift. White elephant...
Christmas spirit is in the air as PHS students and teachers alike are counting down the days to Christmas break. Christmas traditions such as baking cookies, shopping, parades, stockings, snowballs...