Pura Vida. A commonly used phrase by the citizens in Costa Rica meaning “pure life,” or rather “you only live once.” Six Powell High School students embraced this well-known phrase by accompanying Spanish teacher...
Very few things start to captivate people as much as one thing can: Florida Man. While Florida may have become an official state in 1845, the memes on Florida Man became popularized in the early twenty-first century in 2013. Ever...
For 96 years, Wyoming FFA has congregated together as one of America's largest youth organizations. The Wyoming State FFA Convention has celebrated students' hard work in the agriculture industry for almost a century, and...
Grinding gears and whining motors were common to hear in Houston, Texas April 19-22 at the First Tech Challenge World Robotics Championship. One Powell High School team competed at Worlds this year. Team 3189, or Rapid...
Ever since the release of “Despicable Me” in 2010, it seems that the yellow bumbling creatures known as the minions have instantly become a pop culture icon. After more than a decade since their initial release, Gru’s...
With the recent snow storms covering Wyoming, many spring sports have not been able to compete. All across the state there have been many delays and cancellations since February. “I feel like the weather delays are impeding...
Living in Wyoming, long bus rides have become a normal part of school athletics and activities. However, Powell students have become accustomed to bus mishaps. Flashing police lights surrounding a school bus is not a sight...
So how does WyoPreps Athlete of the Week work? Generally, the votes from fans determine the winners of athlete of the week. Anyone can nominate an athlete, and then WyoPreps whittles it down to around four athletes....
The early stages of school brought countless victories for all PHS Athletics. From the field to the pool, the Panthers dominated. The PHS football team outscored their first two opponents 93-24, including a 51-0 shutout...
As spring approaches, the Powell Pioneer baseball team is gearing up for their upcoming season with fundraisers. With the season just starting, the support from the community is already very high, and people are excited...
College recruitment season is coming to a close for the class of ‘23 high school athletes across the nation. Come graduation, PHS will boast two collegiate athletic signees. Seniors Hannah Sears and Stetson Davis have...
Who Fight, We Fight, Orange and Black, Fight Fight Fight FIGHT After the WSHAA postponed the State Cheer competition earlier in the year, squads all around 307 gathered on March 8 to compete at the 2023 State Spirit Competition....
A very skilled group of girls made history at the first-ever Wyoming girls state tournament held in Casper on Feb. 24-25. Seeing as this is the first girls state there's a lot to talk about. “There was a lot of anxiety...
After a somewhat treacherous journey to the southern side of the state, both Panther basketball teams punched their tickets into the 3A State Tournament. The Panther boys team began their weekend with a 66-57 victory over...
With a new coach in the position, the PHS Dance Team is brought back to life. Kelsi Koritnik stepped up to the stage and took the job of highschool dance team coach. “I...
The Advisor… Here by the owl… Why by the owl? The owl is a time honored emblem of knowledge and wisdom. Being older than the rest of you, I am asked to advise you from...
Cookies are a delicious snack or dessert made by many grandmas. A lesser-known kind of cookie is a monster cookie. When regular cookies get boring monster cookies are a good...
Each year, the hallways at PHS welcome many new faces. Among the abundance of new students, however, are a select few whose circumstances are just a tad unique. This...
A definitive week in the high school experience, the annual Homecoming celebration. Spanning over Sept. 18-22, the PHS Student Council intends to deliver six days of familiar...
The entire Costa Rican tour group, including PHS students, visit a waterfall in the Arenal province.
Allie and Ava Gilliatt posing in front of the Barbie movie poster.
The 2024 PHS Dance Team poses for a picture before finishing their first dance.
Advisor Benjamin Curdy stands by his 2023-2024 officer team. Throughout the summer the team has worked closely with the new advisor for a smooth transition.
The start of Year Two of the ‘That’s So Random’ series.
Pictured here are many colorful and crunchy monster cookies.
The beginning of the school year holds many exciting events and opportunities for students. While Homecoming Week approaches, teachers and students alike question whether the Homecoming Dance should be...
The Barbie movie came out this year. Many people that came to see the movie are split, half think it is a fun movie, the other half think it is a disgrace to all Barbies. One of the most alluring parts...
Whether you prefer pen, pencil, markers or even crayons, writing is part of everyday life and has been for thousands of years. However, everyone has preferences in how they make their writing unique. “Pencils...
As the school year ends, registration for the 2023-2024 school year has opened allowing high school students to enroll in college courses. Dual enrollment courses allow students to be enrolled in two separate,...
The Speech and Debate season may have ended, but heated discussion topics still reign at Powell High School. In Spanish teacher Mr. Brandon Preator’s classroom, a heated debate on several topics took...
As American icon and singer-songwriter Taylor Swift makes her way into her “Cruel Summer” full of concerts, she is little by little changing the history of music. “I started listening to Taylor...