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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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(Clockwise from top middle) Natalie McIntosh, Riley White, Sarah Hampton, Payten Feller, Beth Brazleton, Morgan Schmidt, Madi Harvey and Whitney Jones participated in the Quiz Bowl competition at state FFA.

AG AWARDS ABOUND FOR FFA

Gracie McLain, Prowl ag
May 16, 2019
Senior Gracie McLain, who served as FFA vice president, also wrote for the Prowl for two years.

DEAR FRESHMAN SELF …

Gracie McLain, Prowl ag reporter
May 16, 2019
(Left to right) Freshman Amber Visocky, junior Logan Mehling, sophomore Tegan Lovelady, senior McKennah Buck, junior Kaitlyn Decker, freshman Allyson Visocky and Madison Harvey pose for a picture with their awards.

FFA SUCCESSES

Gracie McLain, Prowl Reporter
May 3, 2019
The PHS Environmental Natural Resources team (from left) Wyatt Murray, Zack Griffin, Colton Kremer and Cole Davis placed first at the Border Wars.

BIG SUCCESS AT THE BORDER WARS

Gracie McLain, Prowl ag reporter
March 26, 2019
(From left) Sarah Hampton, Whitney Jones and Madi Harvey pose for a picture at district speech in Cody.

WORDS TO LIVE BY

Gracie McLain, Prowl Reporter
March 26, 2019
Colter Klemm sits with the Western College of Auctioneering graduating class of 2019

Going once.. Going twice… SOLD

Gracie McLain, Prowl Reporter
February 22, 2019
Preliminary plans depict the layout and design of the proposed ag barn.

Public input sought on Ag Barn plans

Gracie McLain, Prowl ag reporter
January 31, 2019
Powell High School Speech and Debate team displays awards after tournament.( From left) Lucy Sullivan, Anna Atkinson, Olivia Lobingier, Camryn Patton, Duncan Bond, Shaelynn Theriault, Aidan Hunt, Nic Fulton and Bennett Walker.

Speechlings make some noise at NWC meet

Gracie McLain, Prowl reporter
January 10, 2019
Powell-Shoshone FFA members attend the last session of State Convention

Powell FFA brings home hardware from state convention

Gracie McLain, Prowl Ag Reporter
April 25, 2018
These are Gracie McLain's hogs ,Wilber and Charlie, for this years fair.

Gearing up for fair

Gracie McLain, Prowl Ag Reporter
April 19, 2018
Community members enjoy the steak dinner at the fairgrounds on March 17.

Community support key to FFA dinner-auction success

Gracie McLain, Prowl ag reporter
March 26, 2018
Pictured is the Powell High School cheer squad. Bottom row: Kaitlyn Decker, Addie Miller and Alyssa Gould. Middle row: Scarlette Mendoza, Brilee Keeler and Kailey Jurado. Back row: Gracie McLain, Kalli Ashby and Mariah Phister.

Powell cheer and dance compete at state

Gracie McLain, Prowl Reporter
March 15, 2018
Sophomore Kourtney Feller is auctioned off for eight hours of work by senior Bronson Smith.

National FFA Week increases community awareness

Gracie McLain, Prowl ag reporter
February 28, 2018
Junior Alyssa Gould takes a Flannel Friday photo.

Flannel Friday a teenage tradition

Gracie McLain, Prowl Reporter
February 23, 2018
AGvocacy draws attention to ag industry, work of FFA

AGvocacy draws attention to ag industry, work of FFA

Gracie McLain, Prowl ag reporter
February 5, 2018
One of Mrs. Larson’s third grade students at Westside reads a book about penguins.

[Photo] Past vs. present: Elementary edition

Hailee Paul, Gracie McLain, Rachel Kuntz, Prowl Reporters
November 29, 2017
Powell-Shoshone FFA officers who attendedn the national convention include (from left) Caylee Kremer, Rylee Ramsey, Bronson Smith, Gracie McLain, Mckennah Buck, Logan Mehling and (back) Kathleen Bush and Kalli Ashby.

Ag students attend national convention

Gracie McLain, Prowl ag reporter
November 9, 2017
Simmers compete at the annual Gene Dozah Invitational on Sept. 9 at the Powell Aquatic Center.

[Photo] 14 Lady Panthers ‘Q’ for state

Gracie McLain and Rylie Kannard, Prowl reporters
September 18, 2017
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