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...
The PHS Speech and Debate team started off a new season with a new opportunity: hosting their first tournament at the high school. This event has had a huge impact on the Speech and Debate team and brought a great deal of excitement. “I think PHS hosting a tournament is a very good thing for...
Six million murdered, 250,000 survivors displaced. Lives were destroyed, children separated from mothers, lasting injuries and trauma plundered the lives of millions. The Holocaust was a traumatic time in history that could potentially be forgotten or distorted. Modeled after a national survey from...
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 Dillivan, campaigning for the three open seats on the school board. The meeting opened with the Executive...
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....
The Panther Cross Country team joined many teams around the state as they stepped up to the line at the Little America Golf Course in Cheyenne, Wyoming, all anxiously awaiting the loud bang of the gun. At 11:30 a.m. on October 26, the Lady Panthers set off fast, chasing after the little ATV, the...
Blaire Fleming is a transgender volleyball player competing for San Jose State University in California. Like the University of Wyoming [UW], San Jose is part of the Mountain West Conference. Eleven current and former players and one coach from the Mountain West Conference are participating in a lawsuit...
On Nov. 7 and 8, 2024, Powell girls’ swimming team competed for state. With the loss of a coach, the girls persevered to do the best of their abilities. Girls swimming coach Mr. Bob Smartt reflected on the hard times they faced. “In my eight years of coaching the girls swim team at Powell,...
On Thursday, Nov. 7, after a four-hour bus ride to Casper, the Lady Panther Volleyball Team got off the bus and ordered some Jersey Mike’s subs before heading to the Ford Wyoming Center. In four sets, the Lady Panthers won against the Torrington Trailblazers. The Panthers pulled away in both...
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...
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As the year comes to an end, many listeners waited for Spotify to release their “Spotify Wrapped”. The popular music app has reached its tenth year of providing music...
With Christmas around the corner, Powell's Elementary Schools hosted an array of Christmas programs. Southside Elementary kicked off the festive season with the first...
As the Christmas season arrives, Powell hosts many events to celebrate the season. One such event is Santa's workshop, hosted by the Powell Rotary Club and assisted by student...
When November 1 arrives, many students take a couple of days off. “Hunting” is written in their attendance and fingers are crossed. Everyone wants to relish the feeling...
Today during a ceremony, PHS students were honored for their academic achievements, celebrated for their WYTOPP scores, and 175 students presented with academic letters. However,...
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Powell High School [PHS] students share their thoughts on this year’s Spotify Wrapped.
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Westside students gather as they sing festive songs.
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PHS student holds various Secret Santa and white elephant gifts from previous parties.
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In the front lobby of the school, the panther has been given a Santa Hat
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Performers hold candles as they walk to the stage at the Vespers concert on December 4th.
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Seven sports will begin their seasons as the coldest time of the year sets in.
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Brighton Streeter and Calvin Opps pose during a short break between crafting with the kids.
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Community members attempt to accommodate the large audience at the PCSD1 school board meeting.
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New PHS speech and debate novices pose for their first tournament!
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Juniors Korbyn Warren and Colin Walker race through the pain.
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Lady Panthers take a moment to pray before the race.
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A voting sticker, similar to one you would receive at the polls.
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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...
On November 5, 2024, the United States came together to decide who was going to hold the highest position of power: the President of our country. On election day, social studies teacher Ashley Hildebrand...
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...