Gonzalo Anzurez is an eighth-grader at Powell Middle School. On Aug. 1, 2024, Gonzalo was involved in a tragic motor vehicle accident. He was then airlifted to Denver Children’s Hospital, and unfortunately, the accident left him with quadriplegia. According to Merriam-Webster, quadriplegia is...
While the East Coast was affected by hurricane season, Wyoming faced serious fires. The lightning-caused Elk fire started September 27, and over 500 firefighters relentlessly tried to stop it. “I don’t really know anyone who’s been, like, affected by the fire,” Logan Badura said, “But I...
With election season approaching, the Park County School District #1 School Board Forum took place on Oct. 9. The candidates present included Jeanie Fortenberry, Ben Borcher, Zac Opps, and Kim Goldman, campaigning for the three open seats on the school board. The meeting opened with the Executive...
Based on state legislation, a new policy was introduced requiring PHS students to sign in before visiting the counselors, allowing parents or guardians to get a notification about the visit. This new rule is included in the Parental Rights policy. “We will try to do the best by it for our families...
During a recent rivalry game between the Powell Panthers and the Cody Broncs, a decision was made to bring in the two respective bands to play together. Although it was a shock to the audience, the band members knew in advance. “I brought up the idea to combine the bands,” Cody Band director...
A large and excited crowd gathered around a dunk tank during the first week of school. “We decided to do Soak-A-Senior the first week of school because we thought it would be a fun kickoff event,” student council Vice President Katie Morrison said. “It’s a quick way to make money, and it’s...
In 1909, the first building blocks of Powell were laid down. Water was brought to the Powell Valley to jumpstart the farming process, and many people of different backgrounds came to make their mark in the dirt. A century and fifteen years later, we still celebrate the homesteading of our small town...
Coming into the beginning of October, the PHS golf team wrapped up their fall season with the 3A State Championship at the Rochelle Ranch Golf Course in Rawlins, Wyoming on September 20 and 21, 2024. Powell came into the state tournament after barely falling short of the 3rd place spot in the 3A...
Powell High School’s [PHS] fall athletics give athletes the opportunity to walk with their families on their respective senior nights. Cross Country was the first of the autumn sports to celebrate their upperclassmen on Oct. 10. “[Senior Recognition Night felt] really special because it makes...
A very resilient runner rises to the challenge at each and every JV cross country meet. While many with her condition would just give up, this young lady perseveres. Jordyn Nelson, a freshman at Powell High School was born with a condition called Optic Nerve Hypoplasia (ONH). While this condition...
Powell High School’s boys and girls tennis teams headed to Gillette, Wyoming, for their state tournament on Sep. 24. During the early stages of state, the team started off hot. “The first day of state, the team did really well,” senior Ava Stearns said. “The first girls doubles were the only...
A junior at Powell High School made history as she stepped her pink cleats onto the football field. Ivy Agee, formerly known for her very successful soccer career, was recruited by Head Football Coach Chase Kistler at the start of the football season. With her great kicking leg, he knew she would...
The record is broken; not just broken but shattered. In a remarkable run, senior Kinley Cooley broke her own school record in the 5k at the opening cross-country meet in Billings, Montana. Cooley set the scene for what is hoped to be an incredible cross-country season, not just for herself, but also...
During the early stages of the school year, some fall sports are over halfway through, while some are just getting started. Powell High School’s [PHS] football team would start the season at 2-1. After losing to Riverton in the season opener 7-0, the Panthers rallied together to win their next...
With the semester coming to a close, it is time for seniors to start making a monumental choice for their future: what they want to do after high school. Five different colleges...
Have you ever been walking behind someone, and they’re walking ridiculously slow? At the same time, there is no way to pass them or get around them. Students find this situation...
We all know the famous saying the more, the merrier. Well, that's exactly what’s going on at PHS this school year with three great teachers sharing the same last name of...
Alan Crawford is what some would call an extraordinary senior. With a large array of activities, a strong faith, and a knack for building model rockets, Alan certainly...
In January of 2024, sophomore Pazlee Sheeley was diagnosed with cancer. Since then she has had a long recovery with lots of ups and downs. A recent “up” she shared with...
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Northwest College Admissions Coordinator Kendle Jeffs and Center for Training and Development Director Christi Graham stand ready to help students apply for college.
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Senior Toby Sessions looks at his phone while watching the football game.
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Senior Trey Scott (very right side) lined up with his All-State medal after the second day.
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Cookies and baked treats are displayed on a table for Westside’s bake sale.
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Students enter the purple pod hallways after lunch on Wednesday.
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An actor from the Shakespeare play takes the spotlight at PHS.
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The library at Powell High School holds many cool books for flowering readers.
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A beautiful river winds through the Bighorn Mountains prior to the forest fire.
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(from left to right) Shelby Moore, Amy Moore, and Lenita Moore wonder which one is which.
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Amongst his many attributes, Alan thrives on the PHS Football team.
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Jenessa Polson prepares for the PHS Drama Club Haunted House.
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Pazlee and her family gather at the Irma to celebrate.
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With the introduction of this year’s new phone policy at Powell High School [PHS], contentions have begun to run high between what’s in the power of the school board in Park County and what’s not. A...
Do students say nay or yay for the Shakespeare play? A Powell High School audience recently had the opportunity to watch the Shakespearean play A Midsummer Night's Dream, presented by Shakespeare in the...
At Powell High School [PHS], the library is home to many. This year the library has plenty of fun new games, books, and activities that the students can engage in while passing time. In her first...
With Halloween right around the corner, Powell High School students have started thinking about what they want to wear. There are plenty of choices, from superheroes to vampires, but the question is what...
Everyone always wants something to drink, whether in the summer, winter, fall, or spring. Whether it's a coffee, protein shake, or Red Bull kicker, many different and tasty options exist. In the small...