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Each candidate debates community-based questions related to the schools.
SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES SPEAK OUT
Sophie Czirr, News Editor • October 31, 2024

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...

A new sign-in method greets students when going to the counselor.
PARENTAL RIGHTS POLICY
Maddison Rodriguez, Prowl Reporter • October 24, 2024

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...

Band directors pose for a picture while their musicians cheer.
CONVERGING COMPETITORS
Caitlin Belmont, Editor-in-Chief • October 17, 2024

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...

Evan Whitlock and Dusty Carter take a double plunge after the target is hit.
SOAK-A-SENIOR 8/29
Nalani Jordan, Opinion Editor • September 30, 2024

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...

Members of the Powell-Shoshone FFA chapter stand in line while holding pies to be auctioned off.
HOME FOR HOMESTEADER DAYS
Taylor Peters, Prowl Reporter • September 26, 2024

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...

The Powell Branch Library has relocated to Homesteader Hall at the Powell Fairgrounds.
LIBRARY FACELIFT
Curtis Muecke, Prowl Reporter • May 24, 2024

Thirteen years after its last remodel, the Powell Branch Library is finally getting the changes that the community has been looking for. This summer, the historic building is going to be remodeled from the ground up. “The current library is being demolished so the issues we currently have in regards...

Sasha Barrus rings the bell after undergoing surgery to remove her kidney.
KIDNEY KINDNESS
Brenna Henderson, Prowl Reporter • May 22, 2024

Community can be often demonstrated through random acts of kindness. In this specific story, the random act of kindness is a donated kidney given by a local resident. Ray Branstetter, a local outdoorsman, has been waiting for a kidney donation for over nine months ever since he was cleared for it...

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 Seniors at Powell High School finally get their chance to participate in Senior Nights.
SENIOR NIGHTS
Toby Sessions, Sports Editor • October 31, 2024

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...

Freshman Jordyn Nelson runs at the Powell golf course for a XC event.
AN EMPOWERING PARTNERSHIP
Katie Morrison, Associate Editor • October 18, 2024

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...

 Nathan Preator hits a backhand shot during one of his many tennis matches.
STATE TENNIS
Toby Sessions, Sports Editor • October 17, 2024

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...

Junior Ivy Agee raises her right arm, signaling that she’s ready to kickoff.
IVY AND THE PANTHERS
Katie Morrison, Associate Editor • September 30, 2024

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...

Kinley Cooley set a new school record in the 5k.
BREAKING INTO THE SPOTLIGHT
Ashlee Jacobsen, Feature Editor • September 25, 2024

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...

Fall sports at Powell Highschool have taken the spotlight this season.
FALL SPORTS CHECK-IN
Toby Sessions and Thomas Shuman September 19, 2024

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...

The Powell Pioneers pose with the trophy for the second time in two years.
PREMIER PIONEERS
Toby Sessions, Sports Editor • August 5, 2024

Powell, Wyoming’s local baseball team, the Powell Pioneers, became state champions for the second year in a row after dominating the last week of July. The final game of the tournament had the Pioneers overcome the Cody Cubs 5-4 to bring home gold. “[Winning state] didn’t really feel real right...

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Meet the Staff
Maddison, better known as Maddie, is a sophomore at Powell High School who loves to spend her day rotting in bed watching TV shows.  

When Maddie’s not spending a painful 8 hours at school she can be found in her bed scrolling through her phone or doing one of her other hobbies which consists of, traveling, reading, drawing,
Ben Smith
Ben Smith
Prowl Reporter
Ben Smith is sarcastic but honest at the same time. Don’t ask him how that makes any sense. PHS Sophmore, Cross Country runner, and obviously, a writer for the PHS Prowl, the “other Ben”, or the “ Ben who always wears shorts”, Ben Smith is friendly and outgoing; if he doesn’t like you, he won’t talk to you. Ben is smart but sometimes can be a slow learner
Nalani Jordan
Nalani Jordan
Opinion Editor
Nalani Jordan is currently a junior. Although she might be intolerably indecisive when it comes to ordering food or what her favorite color is, when it comes to opinions; she doesn’t do gray areas– only crisp-cut lines. Cutting through the jumble of colors, she hopes to bring a concise and honest perspective to her articles. 

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(from left to right) Shelby Moore, Amy Moore, and Lenita Moore wonder which one is which.
MORE MOORES
Riley Douglas, Prowl Reporter • November 6, 2024

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...

Amongst his many attributes, Alan thrives on the PHS Football team.
ACCOMPLISHED ALAN
Katie Morrison, Associate Editor • November 1, 2024

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...

Pazlee and her family gather at the Irma to celebrate.
PAZLEE SHEELEY GETS HER MAKE-A-WISH
Ryah Easum, Prowl Reporter • October 31, 2024

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...

Crystal and Dennis Eden pose for their wedding photos in 1985.
SOULMATES SINCE HIGH SCHOOL
Sophie Czirr, News Editor • October 30, 2024

There are Hallmark movies and love letters from soldiers overseas, but some fanciful love stories occurred here, at Powell High School.  Crystal Eden met her husband Dennis...

In the middle of a boisterous Ocean, Jaci Smith mans the sails.
JACI EXPLORES
Ashlee Jacobsen, Feature Editor • October 29, 2024

Selling almost everything you have, quitting your job, and leaving the landlocked place you call home for a year to sail across the globe with complete strangers. Sounds interesting,...

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Jenessa Polson prepares for the PHS Drama Club Haunted House.
HAUNTING THE HALLWAYS
Curtis Muecke, Prowl Reporter • November 1, 2024

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 has a favorite drink any day of the week.
HANDPICKED HAPPINESS
Myah Rakness, Prowl Reporter • October 23, 2024

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...

Powell High School students list off some of their favorite seasonal flicks.
SEASONAL SCREENINGS
Riley Douglas, Prowl Reporter • October 23, 2024

Research shows that one person watches at least 100 movies or shows annually, but out of 100, which one is your favorite?  Seasonal favorites usually reflect one's most liked season. Worldwide, the...

Students share their opinions on three of the biggest quiz and trivia websites used at PHS.
QUIZ ON QUIZZES
Taylor Peters, Prowl Reporter • October 23, 2024

Kahoot, Gimkit, and Quizlet are famous go-to games for teachers and students for test preparation and fun. Now the question is which is the favorite? Why? Which is more fun? And which is more useful for...

As the holiday soon approaches some students choose whether or not to dress up.
HALLOWEEN: HOT OR NOT
Ryah Easum, Prowl Reporter • October 23, 2024

As the weather cools and the leaves start to change, fall is in the air. One of the staples of the season is Halloween. Everyone celebrates holidays differently, but the core of Halloween is dressing up. In...

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