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The new Omicron variant quickly spread around the world, making its mark on Powell as well.
OMICRON
Protesters gather outside Cody Regional Health in efforts to protest the Biden Administrations new vaccine mandate. This mandate requires all healthcare workers to be fully vaccinated by Jan. 4.
THE SHOT HEARD AROUND THE WORLD
Park County Public Health nurse gives sophomore Emma Short Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine at the vaccine clinic held at the high school on April 28.
STRAIGHT TO THE POINT
PHS freshmen scored above average on WY-TOPP testing, whereas sophomores had mixed results.
BEYOND REPAIR
Powell Pioneer and PHS junior, Kolt Flores, hacks through a round of batting practice Jan. 29
AMERICA’S FAVORITE PASTIME
A total of seven high school students, freshmen from seniors, made the cut to qualify for All-Northwest and All-State honor groups, ranging from orchestra, band, and choir.
‘TUNED’ OUT TO BE PRETTY GOOD
PHS math and science teachers stop and a historical site during their trip to San Antonio, Texas.
TEACHERS HELPING TEACHERS
Over eleven billion Alaska Snow Crabs have gone missing, causing a lot of people to wonder what is going on.
THAT’S SO RANDOM: WHERE ARE THE CRABS?
A photo displaying a Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) flyer posted in a hallway of PHS. This flyer does not include a logo; it includes only meeting times and the name of the club which adheres to school policy.
CLUB REGULATIONS
Thousands of fans file into Billings MetroPark in anticipation for the Nelly concert on August 14th.
CONCERTED EFFORT
A total of seven high school students, freshmen from seniors, made the cut to qualify for All-Northwest and All-State honor groups, ranging from orchestra, band, and choir.
‘TUNED’ OUT TO BE PRETTY GOOD
Pictured here is a hearty bowl of chicken and gnocchi soup.
SOUP OF THE MONTH
From left, Thermopolis junior Aidan Freeman, freshman Curtis Muecke, junior Amiya DeFoe Love, junior Kik Hayono, junior Liam Atkinson, senior Hannah Sears, junior Joe Bucher, and senior Gabby Paterson stand in front of the stage in the auditorium at University of Montana.
BANDING TOGETHER
PHS math and science teachers stop and a historical site during their trip to San Antonio, Texas.
TEACHERS HELPING TEACHERS
Over eleven billion Alaska Snow Crabs have gone missing, causing a lot of people to wonder what is going on.
THAT’S SO RANDOM: WHERE ARE THE CRABS?
Pictured here is a hearty bowl of chicken and gnocchi soup.
SOUP OF THE MONTH
From left, Thermopolis junior Aidan Freeman, freshman Curtis Muecke, junior Amiya DeFoe Love, junior Kik Hayono, junior Liam Atkinson, senior Hannah Sears, junior Joe Bucher, and senior Gabby Paterson stand in front of the stage in the auditorium at University of Montana.
BANDING TOGETHER
Members of the Park County Search and Rescue group helicopter grizzly attack victims to the hospital following the incident on Oct.15. Brady Lowry and Kendall Cummings both experienced extensive injuries but are expected to make full recoveries.
FIGHTING TOOTH AND CLAW
Macbeth is performed at Powell High School.
SHAKESPEARE IN THE SCHOOLS
Newly nicknamed Winston, this black footed ferret poked his head up one last time before he retreated into his new home.
RELEASING MORE HOPE
Journalism advisor, Mrs. Amy Moore (far right), enjoys her night with friends during the 1989 Drill Team Dance.
BOOGYING BACK IN TIME
The Powell community is grateful for the firefighter volunteers that save lives on a daily basis.
IF THEY DON’T DO IT, WHO WILL?
Danika Fagan bundles in an attempt to brace herself from the cold weather.
MOOD SWINGS: WEATHER EDITION
A sign at PHS represents the new Panther Strong program.
WE ARE PANTHER STRONG
Students cheer in the PHS student section during the Homecoming football game. The Homecoming dance came after the game, where students could dance and enjoy free pizza.
DANCING THE NIGHT AWAY
The Lady Panthers stand on the podium together after taking third place at the Girls 3A State Swim and Dive Championship.
SWIMMING TO THE PODIUM
Sophomore Kinley Cooley races ahead on the straightaway, as the sides of the course are designated with colorful flags to mark the way to the finish line.
RUNNING FAR
The Lady Panther volleyball team stands in a huddle after a play.
STATCHAT: VOLLEYBALL EDITION
The Lady Panther Swim and Dive stands on the podium with the trophy after winning the East Absaraka Conference Championship for the second year in a row.
AND WE’LL DO IT AGAIN
Junior Addy Thorington tosses the ball up for a serve during a game against Red Lodge on Oct. 4.
STATCHAT: REVVING IT UP
From left, Thermopolis junior Aidan Freeman, freshman Curtis Muecke, junior Amiya DeFoe Love, junior Kik Hayono, junior Liam Atkinson, senior Hannah Sears, junior Joe Bucher, and senior Gabby Paterson stand in front of the stage in the auditorium at University of Montana.
BANDING TOGETHER
PHS sophomore Brooke Bessler practices the discus throw for outdoor track.
BLUE COLLARED STUDENT ATHLETES
PHS junior and Dano Alumni Owen Fink smiles for the camera at the top of a peak on one of his Dano backpacking trips. Fink is heading to Washington D.C. to become a Senate Page for the remainder of his junior year.
HE’S A WASHINGTON MAN
PHS sophomore Maggie Cappiello (left) works with culinary arts instructor Mrs. Denise Laursen to prepare for the 2018 state SkillsUSA competition.
SKILLS USA: Preparing students for the workforce
Mr. Robert Hunt maneuvers with a bo-staff while working through a form.
INDOMITABLE SPIRIT
IN THE LIMELIGHT
IN THE LIMELIGHT
ODD DUCKS
ODD DUCKS
PHS senior Elsie Spomer works on senior Jaxton Braten’s face paint for the haunted house.
SCARED STIFF
SMELL THE ROSES
SMELL THE ROSES
BACHELOR BEN
Mrs. Curtis
Mrs. Miller
Mr. Lee
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The Prowl
The student news site of Powell (Wyo.) High School

The Prowl

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The Prowl is Powell (Wyo.) High School’s online student newspaper. It is produced by currently 11 students in a designated Journalism class and advised by Mrs. Amy Moore (Associate of Arts in Secondary Education at Northwest College, Master of Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction at Lesley University, Bachelor of Science in English Education at Valley City State University, and Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at Utah State).

Awards in the 2022-2023 School Year:

  • 3A/4A All-State Champion Newspaper Award
  • 1 Best in SNO Award

The staff, adviser, and First Amendment-friendly PHS administration ascribe to the four tenets of journalism as described in the Society of Professional Journalists’ Code of Ethics, as follows:

  • Seek truth and report it.
  • Minimize harm.
  • Act independently.
  • Be transparent and accountable.

Powell is located in Northwest Wyoming, and PHS is part of Park County School District 1.

 

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