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...
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...
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...
TikTok, the well-known platform for watching a sharing short videos, has been the target of repeated criticism and attempts to be banned in various countries. The most recent attempt originates from the U.S., where the Biden administration has proposed new measures to restrict the app’s use. In...
Powell High School’s 2024 year is coming to an end, and PHS students and teachers of all grades review the year in hindsight. “I feel like at the beginning, it was… pretty fast,” junior Deja Brown said. “But now it’s just kind of slow because it’s almost finals and everyone’s … not...
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...
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...
A unique opportunity took place for the Los Angeles Lakers and the James family during day two of the National Basketball Association [NBA] Draft on June 27. LeBron James is a professional basketball player for the Lakers and is widely regarded as the greatest NBA player of all time. LeBron has two sons,...
Arguably one of the most enthusiastic weeks at PHS during the school year, Homecoming Week 2024 hit the ball out of the park, filled to the brim with events ranging from sports...
On the start of August 26, 2024, students stepped into Powell High School for their first day of school, and a new regulation awaited them: Powell High School had gone cold...
At the start of the 2024 school year, there are a few new additions to the school staff. Celia Goodyear, a retired journalist, joined the Powell High School community as a...
With a fresh start to the school year, The Prowl has made a podcast to open up coverage to the hearing scene. Focusing on sports and topics within the school, senior Mitchel...
Local newspaper, The Powell Tribune, has been a family-owned business for six decades. Bringing the town together to know one another is a passion for the workers. “My...
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Freshman Jordyn Nelson runs at the Powell golf course for a XC event.
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Band directors pose for a picture while their musicians cheer.
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Nathan Preator hits a backhand shot during one of his many tennis matches.
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Sigma Nights claim victory at Buff Puff during PHS’ homecoming week!
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The Thug Life or No Life win are the girls Tug-A-War champs!
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As the summer ended, one soon-to-be popular movie was released, “Twisters.” Many people went crazy about it. The topic was hot and so was Glen Powell. Glen Powell might be a star, but his dog Brisket...
This year, over ten thousand Olympians competed in the Paris Olympics. Out of those, only a few received worldwide recognition for their outstanding accomplishments. These people worked day and night to...
From the time that children learn what a car is, a desire to drive is planted in many hearts. Although driving provides a new kind of thrill, it can also bring nerves along with new opportunities. From...
Instead of opting to nervous habits, many runners have pre-race rituals. Rituals often are a crucial part of a runner's performance. Missing just one part of their regular routine can throw their whole...
PHS students are often pulled out of class for interviews, quotes, or pictures for various classes at PHS. Many at PHS have been interviewed, and some have great opinions of the matter. Some students...