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The girl's cross country banner in the Powell High School gym.
BIASED BANNER BATTLE
Rylan Gillett, Prowl Reporter • March 27, 2025

Powell High School participants feel that there is a prejudice against the less favored activities and getting banner recognition in the gym or auditorium. In recent weeks, more organizations have felt an unfairness associated with certain clubs. There are numerous reasons why a multitude of people...

Powell High School Drama Members for practice for auditions for the new play.
STAGE STRUCK: “BONNIE AND CLYDE” AUDITIONS
Curtis Muecke, Prowl Reporter • March 20, 2025

Every year, Powell High School students gather around the stage in nervous anticipation, filling out casting sheets and singing songs in every possible corner of the auditorium. Then at the word of the directors, they gather up front for the most stressful part of the spring musical: the auditions. This...

The PCSD1 Clark bus waits to be freed from the snow.
VEHICLE SNOW ANGELS
Julia Radkowski, Prowl Reporter • February 28, 2025

Over the weekend both Powell and Clark had overwhelming amounts of snow, making it hard to get to school and back home on the weekdays.  Many of those who got stuck had to call others to be rescued. Some people found themselves stuck for hours waiting for help. Freshman Kobee Cozzens and his family...

Powell High School robotics teams pose with their awards after the competition.
CIRCUIT SHOWDOWN
Nyah Johnson, Prowl Reporter • February 20, 2025

A Powell-based robotics team reached a global milestone no other Wyoming team has yet been able to achieve. The PHS robotics team traveled to Casper, Wyoming, on February 7 for their annual state competition, which ran through the 8. The day was jam-packed with robot trials, presentations of community...

Truett Carter snowboards down Homesteader on the snow day last Monday.
LET IT SNOW
Kyra Morrow, Prowl Reporter • February 19, 2025

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...

Actors rehearse on stage for “The Wedding Intern’s Farce” production.
THE FARCE ON STAGE
Brenna Henderson, Prowl Reporter • February 19, 2025

“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...

A flier containing warning and hazard signs emphasizes the dangers of carbon monoxide.
CARBON MONOXIDE: THE SILENT KILLER
Taylor Peters, Prowl Reporter • February 18, 2025

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...

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Senior Wyatt Nicholson takes a second to breathe during the 113-pound state championship match.
WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP: BOYS TAKE STATE
Nalani Jordan, Opinion Editor • March 23, 2025

The Panthers obtained a great finishing touch to end the season, and it took a team to get there. The girls had two second-place finishes, while the boys had a heavyweight champion and numerous other placers. The boys beat out Pinedale for the state title to cap it off.    Girls Regionals...

The boys' swim team takes a photo together after the state swim meet.
STATE SWIMMING
Kaitlin Diver, Prowl Reporter • March 17, 2025

On February 20 and 21, the Powell boys high school swim and dive team competed at the state meet in Gillette, Wyoming. After the team took third at the conference meet, they took fifth at state. The team had swimmers and divers make the top six in their events or the top 12. They competed against...

Senior Cody Seifert smiles with his family before the dual against Thermopolis.
BATTLING BY
Toby Sessions, Sports Editor • March 7, 2025

On Feb. 6, Powell High School’s (PHS) boys wrestling team handed the spotlight over to their seniors for recognition before the varsity dual against the Thermopolis Bobcats. The Panthers would recognize 14 wrestlers and two managers. The JV squad fought their way through their matches before the...

Kenna Jacobsen signs with her sister Ashlee, mother Jamie, and brother Aidan smiling nearby.
IT’S A SIGN
Abel Teten, Prowl Reporter • March 7, 2025

On January 8, Kenna Jacobsen, a senior at Powell High School (PHS) signed her letter of intent for Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) to run Cross-Country as a Bruin Bear for her collegiate career.  After starting her athletic career playing volleyball and basketball, Kenna switched to Cross-Country...

Kinley Cooley is surrounded by her younger sister Karee and mother Kodi as she signs with MSU.
A COOL-EY SIGNING
Toby Sessions, Sports Editor • March 7, 2025

On Feb. 5, Powell High School (PHS) senior Kinley Cooley signed her letter of intent to run Cross-Country for the Montana State University (MSU) Bobcats. Kinley ran all her life and received an opportunity most athletes don’t get. With an illustrious career built up, Kinley made the official choice...

Fans begin to fill the Ball Arena for the Feb. 22 Denver Nuggets game against the LA Lakers.
TRADE AWAY
Abel Teten, Prowl Reporter • March 6, 2025

The 2025 NBA Trade Deadline on Feb. 6 shocked the world of professional sports with A-list players making headlines. February often marks the season of big changes in the NBA as most major trades happen just before the deadline.  This year was no different when huge moves from postseason-contending...

Senior Wyatt Nicholson, on the left, intensely stares down his opponent as the match begins.
ALL BRAWN AT RON THON
Ryan Barrus, Prowl Reporter • February 28, 2025

Between January 31 and February 1, Powell’s wrestling team marched through the Riverton gymnasium, wrestling competitors statewide. Ron Thon is a great warmup tournament for the upcoming State Tournament, with competition up to and including 4A teams. Powell boys had an excellent weekend finishing...

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Meet the Staff
Rylan Gillett
Rylan Gillett
Prowl Reporter
Rylan Gillett is a freshman at Powell High School. She is a part of the Powell High School Dance Team and goes to Upstage Dance Academy. She is involved in many extracurricular activities such as FFA, 4-H, dance team, studio dance, competition dance, and working on show steers. She lives out of town with her sister. She loves reading and writing.

Sophie Czirr
Sophie Czirr
News Editor
Sophie Czirr is a senior at Powell High School. She is an MTN Dew and rubber duck addict. Her collection on the dashboard of her car exceeds expectations. Aside from her fascination with rubber ducks, she hopes to become a journalist (Gilmore Girls style) after she graduates. 

She loves spending time with children (in moderation),
Kaitlin Diver
Kaitlin Diver
Prowl Reporter
Kaitlin Diver is a junior at Powell High School. She lives happily with her two dogs, Otis, a Mini-Dachshund, and Molly, a black Labrador retriever. You can usually find her at school, the pool, or at home. Speaking of the pool, she is also a swimmer for Powell High School and the CKATS a swim club in Cody. 

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Powell-Shoshone FFA officers and seniors stand outside of the Bexar County Courthouse.
EVERYTHING IS BIGGER IN TEXAS
Taylor Peters, Prowl Reporter • March 18, 2025

The week of Valentine's Day, the FFA seniors and officers traveled to San Antonio to explore Texas’ agricultural opportunities. On Monday, the group flew from Billings...

Greenhand Degree recipients pose with their certificates at the Greenhand Banquet.
FFA WEEK RECAP
Taylor Peters, Prowl Reporter • March 18, 2025

76 years ago, the tradition of FFA week was first honored. Since then, the third week of February has been honored through many traditions that FFA chapters have designated....

This is just one of the many Panthers who cannot park in the student parking lot.
DRIVE BETTER PANTHERS!
Alex Watts, Prowl Reporter • March 5, 2025

When most high schoolers turn 16, their minds instantly rush to get their license. The ability to drive is crucial in a teenager's life. However, in the Powell High School...

One of Greg Wise's multiple photos of nature, and in this case, him and the sky.
THROUGH THE LENS WITH GREG WISE
Nyah Johnson, Prowl Reporter • March 5, 2025

If there is one person at every Powell High School game that people love and know, it's Greg Wise. The Powell-based photographer volunteers on weekdays and weekends, capturing...

What students see when they open a blocked web page.
IS THIS REALLY HELPING?
Isaac Dunsey, Prowl Reporter • February 24, 2025

When students get bored, some may play games. However, when they try to play games, they often encounter a screen stating they don’t have access. In addition to games, informational...

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This ball python, affectionately known as Joey, is available for purchase at PetCo. in Billings.
REPTILE REPERCUSSIONS
Ben Smith, Prowl Reporter • March 31, 2025

When most people think of snakes, they think of them as being found in the tropical rain forests of Brazil, out in the deserts, or as rare, exotic pets.  As it turns out, snakes are one of the world's...

Multiple of Kanye West's albums on display at Cameron Records in Billings, MT.
TO YE OR NOT TO YE
Maddison Rodriguez, Prowl Reporter • March 31, 2025

Kanye West, or “Ye,” has many opinions around him due to his successful music career and the controversial opinions he shares openly online and in person. His recent scandals raise the question: “To...

If listening to music can make many like freshman Cash Peterson joyful, then why would it ever be banned?
THE MUSIC BAN: OUR MELODIES INTERRUPTED
Ashton McDaniel, Prowl Reporter • March 7, 2025

The music and headphones ban was implemented along with the phone ban at Powell High School. Students aren't allowed to use their phones or headphones to listen to music, and they can’t access music...

This ball python, affectionately known as Joey, is available for purchase at PetCo. in Billings.
SNAKES AS PETS: THE DANGERS OF KEEPING EXOTIC PETS
Ben Smith, Prowl Reporter • March 6, 2025

When most people think of snakes, they think of them as being found in the tropical rain forests of Brazil, out in the deserts, or as rare, exotic pets.  As it turns out, snakes are one of the world's...

Senior Trevon Abraham leads the student section in a cheer.
SENIORITY: EARNED RESPECT OR OUTDATED TRADITION?
Ashlee Jacobsen, Feature Editor • March 3, 2025

Seniority can be defined in two ways. The first is “the fact or state of being older or higher in position or status than someone else.” The second is “a privileged position earned by reason of longer...

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