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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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The Powell Pioneers pose with the trophy for the second time in two years.

[Photo] PREMIER PIONEERS

Toby Sessions, Sports Editor
August 5, 2024
The band members in The Wedding Singer wow the crowd.

[Photo] THE WEDDING SINGER SANG

Caitlin Belmont, Feature Editor
May 23, 2024
The Girls’ soccer team celebrates after their noteworthy achievement over Cody.

[Photo] BELIEVE AND ACHIEVE

Toby Sessions, Sports Editor
May 22, 2024
Greg Wise gives a beautiful angle of the Interpretive Center at night.

[Photo] HEART MOUNTAIN HAS PEAKED

Sophie Czirr, Reporter
May 2, 2024
Senior Gunnar Erickson fights his way for a basket.

[Photo] ON THE PANTHERFRONT

Toby Sessions, Sports Editor
January 29, 2024
Senior Waycee Harvey fights her way for a basket.

[Photo] JUST KEEP SWISHING

Toby Sessions, Sports Editor
December 21, 2023
Packed to the fence, upperclassmen line up the front half of the student section during the Homecoming Week in September. Photo Courtesy of Greg Wise.

[Photo] STUDENT SECTIONS

Toby Sessions, Sports Editor
September 27, 2023
Junior Madi Fields sets the volleyball to teammate Gabby Harshman to score a point.

[Photo] TWICE THE SWEAT

Emerson Wormald, Prowl Reporter
February 7, 2020
PHS cheerleaders pose at the semi-final football game in Cody on Nov. 8 including: (front, from left) freshman Vanessa Richardson, junior Mia Baxter, sophomore Rylee White, sophomore Morgan Schmidt, freshman Alexa Nardini, freshman Kylie Carter, freshman Madi Black, sophomore Bayley Kokkeler, sophomore Lorena Vazquez, sophomore Josseline Mendoza, and senior Scarlette Mendoza.

[Photo] GIVING A BOOST

Jenna Hillman, Prowl Reporter
February 6, 2020
Senior Sidney O’Brien blocks a Worland Warrior while junior Hailee Hyde takes her chance at a shot during the Powell vs Worland game Friday, Jan. 24.

[Photo] STATCHAT: YOU WIN SOME YOU LOSE SOME

Emerson Wormald, Prowl Reporter
January 27, 2020
The Powell High School cheerleaders cheer on the Lady Panthers volleyball team during their game against the Thermopolis Bobcats on Sep. 12.

Coach Chelsea Buher the new Varsity basketball head coach directs a player where to go.

New Varsity volleyball head coach, Tasha Miller assists one of the players where to serve.

Coach Chelsea Buher, the new Varsity basketball head coach, directs a player where to go.

[Photo] POINTING THE WAY

Madi Fields, Sports Editor
September 10, 2019
Dalton Woodward is escorted by his parents, Jerry and Angie Woodward, on senior night.

[Photo] SENIOR PANTHERS AND LADY PANTHERS BID FAREWELL

Tegan Lovelady, Prowl reporter
February 28, 2019
Ashtyn Heny shoots a 3-pointer against Douglas.

[Photo] STUDENT of the MONTH: Ashtyn Heny

Tegan Lovelady, Prowl reporter
February 7, 2019
Jazlyn Haney serves during the senior night game on October 18th.

[Photo] Lady Panthers take on Bulldogs at senior night

Sierra Sanders, Prowl reporter
October 29, 2018
Michele Wagner winds up to take shoot the ball for the winning goal.

Mr. Troy Hildebrand coaches golf and girls basketball and all of those who play for him will always remember his sarcastic remarks.

Mr. Troy Hildebrand coaches golf and girls basketball and all of those who play for him will always remember his sarcastic remarks.

Mr. Hildebrand coaches golf and girl's basketball and all of those who play for him will always remember his sarcastic remarks.

Mr. Troy Hildebrand coaches golf and girls' basketball and all of those who play for him will always remember his sarcastic remarks.

Mr. Hildebrand coaches golf and girls' basketball and all of those who play for him will always remember his sarcastic remarks.

Mr. Troy Hildebrand coaches golf and girls' basketball and all of those who play for him will always remember his sarcastic remarks.

Mr. Troy Hildebrand coaches golf and girls basketball and all of those who play for him will always remember his sarcastic remarks.

Mr. Hildebrand coaches golf and girls' basketball and all of those who play for him will always remember his sarcastic remarks.

Mr. Troy Hildebrand coaches golf and girls' basketball and all of those who play for him will always remember his sarcastic remarks.

Mr. Troy Hildebrand coaches golf and girls basketball and all of those who play for him will always remember his sarcastic remarks.

Coach Chase Kistler lines out the Panthers during a timeout against Riverton on Jan. 19.

[Photo] STAT CHAT: Lady Panthers sweep opponents

Devon Curtis, Prowl sports editor
January 26, 2018
Greg Wise says photographing the night sky is one of his favorite things to do.

[Photo] A conversation with Greg Wise

Kayla Kolpitcke, Prowl reporter
January 24, 2018
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[Photo] Stat chat: Boys basketball season kicks off their first game at the east/west classic

Colin Queen, Prowl Reporter
December 20, 2017
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