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  • December 15WRESTLING: GIRLS VARSITY INVITATIONAL | Saturday 21
  • December 15SWIMMING: BOYS VARSITY INVITATIONAL | Saturday 21
  • December 15WRESTLING: BOYS JV INVITATIONAL | Friday 20 - Saturday 21
  • December 15WRESTLING: BOYS VARSITY INVITATIONAL | Friday 20 - Saturday 21
  • December 15BASKETBALL: BOYS VARSITY TOURNAMENT | Friday 20 - Saturday 21
  • December 15BASKETBALL: GIRLS VARSITY TOURNAMENT | Friday 20 - Saturday 21
  • December 15BASKETBALL: GIRLS FRESHMAN GAME | Thursday 19 - Friday 20
  • December 15BASKETBALL: BOYS FRESHMAN GAME | Thursday 19 - Friday 20
Performers hold candles as they walk to the stage at the Vespers concert on December 4th.
VESPERS CONCERT BRINGS HOLIDAY SPIRIT TO COMMUNITY
Community members attempt to accommodate the large audience at the PCSD1 school board meeting.
PUBLIC SPEAKS OUT ON BATHROOM POLICY
New PHS speech and debate novices pose for their first tournament!
SPEECH AND DEBATE TOURNAMENT AT PHS
Junior Trystan Preator shared these WWII-era postcards of Nazi images, borrowed from a neighbor who was in Germany at the time, with his Holocaust Literature class.
FORGOTTEN, THEN REPEATED
Cookies and baked treats are displayed on a table for Westside’s bake sale.
FUNDRAISING FOR GONZALO
A beautiful river winds through the Bighorn Mountains prior to the forest fire.
THE ELK FIRES
Powell High School [PHS] students share their thoughts on this year's Spotify Wrapped.
WRAPPING UP THE YEAR
Westside students gather as they sing festive songs.
ELEMENTARY CHRISTAMS PROGRAM
Brighton Streeter and Calvin Opps pose during a short break between crafting with the kids.
SANTA’S WORKSHOP
A healthy-appearing mule deer last season; he could have been harboring a fatal disease.
CWD IN WYOMING
Mr. Steve Lensegrav, holding his granddaughter, is honored on stage in the presence of his family and Principal Tim Wormald.
THROUGH THE LENS OF GREATNESS
New Powell High School science teacher Mrs. Shorma teaches an environmental science class.
INTRODUCING OUR NEW STAFF
PHS student holds various Secret Santa and white elephant gifts from previous parties.
GENEROUS GIFT-GIVING GAMES?
In the front lobby of the school, the panther has been given a Santa Hat
HOLIDAY TUNES
A voting sticker, similar to one you would receive at the polls.
FIRST-TIME VOTERS
Senior Toby Sessions looks at his phone while watching the football game.
WHAT IS A DISTRACTION?
An actor from the Shakespeare play takes the spotlight at PHS.
A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM, THE PLAY
The library at Powell High School holds many cool books for flowering readers.
EXPANDING THE LIBRARY
Seven sports will begin their seasons as the coldest time of the year sets in.
WINTER SPORTS KICK OFF
Lady Panthers take a moment to pray before the race.
BATTLING TO THE FINISH LINE
Students at Powell High School share their perspectives about Blair Fleming and transgender sports.
THE BLAIRE FLEMING CONTROVERSY
Powell swimmers pose for a picture in their tutus after a swim meet.
STATE SWIMMING
The Powell Panther Volleyball Team locks in to secure a third-place victory at state early this November.
PUTTING THE DOGS DOWN
Senior Trey Scott (very right side) lined up with his All-State medal after the second day.
STATE GOLF
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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