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Alan Crawford, Dexter Opps, and Dallin Waite pose with their diplomas after graduation.
TRUSTEES’ SCHOLARS AWARD
A variety of activities were laid out for the freshman and sophomores for WYTOPP Reward Day.
WYTOPP REWARD DAY
Janie Wilcox gives a tearful thank you to SkillsUSA state officers at her last state conference.
WORLD CLASS WILCOX RETIRES
Michelangelos in the Making: Janicia Ramirez and Geo Dilworth rise to ceiling level to paint the mural in the commons, laughing and having fun while doing so.
POWELL: SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Isaac Fransway edits his poem ‘Beyond The Scale’, which won an honorable mention.
WRITING TO SUCCESS
Egg prices have made an effect on Powell store’s ability to provide eggs for their customers.
THIS IS NO YOLK
PHS seniors Nayeli Esparza, Brenna Henderson, and Jordan Black sing "Riversong" in their senior ensemble.
ANDANTE
PHS Teachers Mrs. Lenita Moore, Mrs. Tammy Schiermeister, Mrs. JoEllen Varian, Mrs. Amy celebrate the success of their students at graduation.
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon talks to robotics members about the importance of engineering in our future.
SAYING GOODBYE
John Fabela proudly poses for a photo, holding the band’s Superior Rating award.
BAND’S SUPERIOR NOTES
Kati Sears celebrates with her students after sharing about the award.
MUSIC TO OUR SEARS
Powell High School SkillsUSA members pose for a group photo before continuing to compete.
SKILL THRILL
Parkside is the only elementary school that is still in the original building.
THE GREAT SCHOOL SHOWDOWN
PHS students discuss gun safety.
ON THE TOPIC OF GUNS
Prowl Editors Nalani Jordan and Ashlee Jacobsen fight over what grade is the best.
WHAT’S THE WORST GRADE?
Colin Walker, a dual enrollment student, studies hard during Closed Campus time.
CLOSED CAMPUS CONTROVERSY
The old peanut butter compared to the new, but is there really a comparison?
DON’T MESS WITH MY JIF
Physical and audible options are available for those digesting literature.
AUDIOBOOKS IN SCHOOLS
PHS tennis team practices their tennis skills through drills.
SPRINGING INTO TENNIS
The much-anticipated Wyoming 3A State Tournament comes to Casper.
STATE BASKETBALL: TIME TO REFLECT
Wrestling Head Coach Nick Fulton shouts out to a competitor during their match.
FULTON FOR LIFE
Junior Audrey Johnson runs and leads one of her many events.
HOME ADVANTAGE
The calm before the storm for hurdles at the meet.
HEADLINES AT HOME
Twenty-four new members were inducted into the society at the ceremony.
PUTTING THE HONOR IN NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
With the first semester of 2023 coming to a close, many questions are being proposed by grade levels of all ages.
COLLEGE READINESS
Powell-Shoshone FFA members gather at the Wyoming FFA Fall leadership conference to gain leadership and connections.
DOING TO LEARN
Downtown Powell, decorated for Christmas, at night.
SAMPLE THE SEASONS
"I just want everyone to find a home and through that our chapter can do that and my team can do that." 
TALKING WITH THE PRESIDENT: FFA
From left to right, Peyton Hamilton, Avery Lane, James Love, Marty Welling, Ashlynn Fink, Jimmy Dees, Scout Sullivan, and Kyle North celebrate the conclusion of the Summer Food Program. Photo courtesy of Rachel Knights.
AIDING THE HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY
The speech and debate team prepares for their tournament.
DON’T HATE IT, JUST DEBATE IT
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Bryson Weddell, a sophomore LD debater, works on refining his argument.

A CLOSER LOOK: LD

Isaac Dunsey, Prowl Reporter
February 13, 2024
PHS Student Council meets early morning to prepare for Make-A-Wish week.

MAKING A VALENTINE’S WISH

Brenna Henderson, Prowl Reporter
February 13, 2024
The Executive Board of the Wyoming Association of Student Council pose with Carter, a young boy personally moved by the funds of the Make-A-Wish organization in Wyoming.

WYOMING MAKE-A-WISH

Nalani Jordan, Prowl Reporter
November 30, 2023
Powell-Shoshone FFA members gather at the Wyoming FFA Fall leadership conference to gain leadership and connections.

DOING TO LEARN

Emma Brence, Prowl Reporter
November 30, 2023
Posed outside of Gillette Cam-plex, the Powell Student Council attended WASC with the hopes of supporting their vice presidential candidate junior Salem Brown.

SHE SPEAKS FOR THE TREES, SHE SPEAKS FOR YOU AND ME

Melissa Merritt, Prowl Reporter
November 30, 2023
Running an organization can be no easy feat, and for senior Keegan Hicswa, his major goals as President of National Honor Society is to ensure a year of giving back to the community that is always so willing to help out others in need, displaying a trait that NHS adviser Tammy Schiermeister has seen grown over the last two years. “His maturity level has risen of course [from junior to senior year],” Mrs. Schermister said. “Even when you go from being a part of the presidency, when he was an officer last year, to now running it, you have to take on a lot of responsibility.” Photo Courtesy of Keegan Hicswa

TALKING WITH THE PRESIDENT: NHS

Emma Johnson, Editor-in-Chief
October 11, 2023
"I just want everyone to find a home and through that our chapter can do that and my team can do that." 

TALKING WITH THE PRESIDENT: FFA

Nalani Jordan, Prowl Reporter
October 4, 2023
The 2024 PHS Dance Team poses for a picture before finishing their first dance.

DANCE INTO THE YEAR

Caitlin Belmont, Feature Editor
September 20, 2023
PHS Senior Stetson Davis, slams rival Cody senior Jace Grant to the floor in his iconic move.

SPORTS IN THE SCHOOL GALLERY

Emma Johnson, Associate Editor
April 13, 2023
PHS Junior and Varsity Quarterback Jhett Schwahn talks alongside Coach Chase Kistler right before the next play is made.

HOMECOMING WEEK GALLERY

Emma Johnson, Associate Editor
April 13, 2023
PHS Senior and Drum Major Hannah Sears smiles into the lens whilst eagerly waiting for the start of the Homecoming Football game.

ALL SMILES GALLERY

Emma Johnson, Associate Editor
April 13, 2023
Varsity basketball boys participate in the Pajama Dress Up Day for Make-A-Wish Week by wearing pajama pants during practice that night.

MAKE A WISH WEEK PREVIEW AND REVIEW

Emma Johnson, Associate Editor
March 1, 2023
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