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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
Powell High School friends stand outside of the Vali Twin Cinemas in downtown Powell after watching the first showing of “A Minecraft Movie” on Friday night.
MINECRAFT BUILDS BIG
Students sing their opener “Lovely Day” at the Pops Concert in PHS's auditorium.
A NIGHT OF MELODIES
The girl's cross country banner in the Powell High School gym.
BIASED BANNER BATTLE
Powell High School Drama Members for practice for auditions for the new play.
STAGE STRUCK: “BONNIE AND CLYDE” AUDITIONS
ACT’s official book to use when preparing for the test.
SWITCHING IT UP
Micheal Crichton’s “The Andromeda Strain” sits at the bottom of a trash bin at PHS.
READING SCHMEADING
The mock care room in Mrs. Bennett’s classroom has been almost entirely funded by the Perkins Grant.
PERKINS POWERS PROGRESS
The Soda Junction offers an array of flavored fizzy drinks for their fans to choose from.
COLA ME IMPRESSED
The busy bean staff moments before delivering the freshly made coffees.
THE BUSY BEAN
Panther pilot senior Jacob Harms flies his DJI Mini 3 drone for the Robotics 5 Drone class.
DRONING ON AND ON
When deciding which method is better, many students have difficulty in deciding just one.
PAPER OR ONLINE
An example of what's considered good parking on the left and bad parking on the right.
PARKING PANDEMONIUM
A romantic dance shared between Paul Cox and Jullian Frost as their dates watch.
SPRING FLING OR FLOP
Multiple of Kanye West's albums on display at Cameron Records in Billings, MT.
TO YE OR NOT TO YE
If listening to music can make many like freshman Cash Peterson joyful, then why would it ever be banned?
THE MUSIC BAN: OUR MELODIES INTERRUPTED
This ball python, affectionately known as Joey, is available for purchase at PetCo. in Billings.
REPTILE REPERCUSSIONS
A picture of the track and soccer field on Wednesday morning.
SPRINGING INTO ACTION
The 2024 B team poses after a win against Cheyenne at state last year. All of these men are returning to take on the 2025 season.
KEEP AN OPEN EAR FOR THE PIONEERS
Sophomore Lincoln Crawford stands on the podium after placing 4th in 55-meter hurdles.
INDOOR TRACK STATE
Senior Wyatt Nicholson takes a second to breathe during the 113-pound state championship match.
WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP: BOYS TAKE STATE
The boys' swim team takes a photo together after the state swim meet.
STATE SWIMMING
Senior Cody Seifert smiles with his family before the dual against Thermopolis.
BATTLING BY
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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Jimmy Dees

Jimmy Dees, Associate Editor (2023-2024)

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The hooded merganser was Petrie’s choice of duck. She favored its fluffy feathers and atypical features.

Q/A: WINGING IT

Jimmy Dees, Associate Editor
May 8, 2024
Involved with community service, Kik Hayano started a community garden in Powell.

KIK HAYANO – AD’MIT’TED

Jimmy Dees, Associate Editor
April 23, 2024
The ever-developing Credit Recovery Program is reaching new heights this year at PHS.

NEW YEAR, NEW GRADES

Jimmy Dees, Isaac Dunsey, and Gabriel Weimer
January 29, 2024
On Christmas Eve, the NORAD Santa tracker goes live. While the graphics aren’t the best, it imparts the Christmas spirit in millions of kids internationally.

UP ON THE ROOFTOP

Jimmy Dees, Associate Editor
December 21, 2023
Jake Clifton stares in disbelief as sophomore Trystan Preator modernizes the medieval helmet with a baseball hat.

HE WALKS IN BEAUTY LIKE THE (K)NIGHT

Jimmy Dees, Associate Editor
December 11, 2023
Senior Aubree Fisher spends her weekends teaching all ages how to ski or snowboard. For her, she prefers snowboarding.

FISHING FOR SOME WINTER FUN

Jimmy Dees, Associate Editor
November 30, 2023
The Concert Choir group performed four pieces including “The National Anthem,” “Heroes and Dreamers,” “The Longest Time,” and “Parting Glass.”

TAKING THE STAGE

Jimmy Dees, Associate Editor
November 10, 2023
Adorned in a Hawaiian outfit, now junior Paul Cox prepared to make a serve for his Buff Puff team in 2022 of the annual PHS Homecoming Week.

BRING IT HOME

Emma Johnson, Editor-In-Chief
September 13, 2023
Many of the new laptops this year have had mechanical malfunctions, causing them to not work properly.

‘BOOK’ING IT FOR A DIFFERENT BRAND

Jimmy Dees, Associate Editor
October 20, 2023
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

Jimmy Dees, Associate Editor
September 27, 2023
Sophomore Salem Brown grasps a handful of crayons, her writing utensil of choice.

THE LINK BETWEEN LEAD AND INK

Jimmy Dees, Associate Editor
May 8, 2023
The recent district-wide reevaluation of the book policy inside school libraries has raised a few eyebrows in the community. Now with the policy in place, some high school students share their mixed feelings on this historic moment.

READ IN BETWEEN THE LINES

Jimmy Dees, Feature Editor
April 19, 2023
With the semi-annual time change approaching, PHS students give their opinion on daylight savings.

OH HOW THE TIMES CHANGE

Jimmy Dees, Feature Editor
March 8, 2023
PHS “couple” Nathan Feller and Austin Graft show their affection for one another with a substantial amount of PDA.

PDA IS NOT OKAY

Jimmy Dees, Feature Editor
March 2, 2023
Pictured from left to right, Cole Young, Jimmy Dees, and Joe Bucher show their outfits they chose to wear for “dress as your type day” during Homecoming of 2022.

THE “COVERED” UP TRUTH

Jimmy Dees, Prowl Reporter
February 15, 2023
The famous quote, “I have a dream” was delivered by MLK on Aug. 28, 1963 during the march on Washington.

NOT AS BLACK AND WHITE AS YOU THINK

Jimmy Dees, Prowl Reporter
January 31, 2023
Abby Eaton gives a heart to Morgan Wallen while he is on stage.

LIVIN’ THE DREAM

Jimmy Dees, Prowl Reporter
May 26, 2022
Cold peach soup just looks tasty; it is practically asking you to make a bowl of it.

SOUP OF THE MONTH

Jimmy Dees, Prowl Reporter
May 12, 2022
Panther goalie, junior Holden Cooper, goes to block a goal during their game against Worland on April 25.

STATCHAT: TURNING THE CORNER

Jimmy Dees and Gabby Paterson
May 2, 2022
Sophomore Liz Peterson’s dog, Dixie, is shown dressed up for St. Patrick’s Day.

ST. PADDY’S DAY

Jimmy Dees, Prowl Reporter
April 1, 2022
Freshman Salem Brown shows off her crazy socks decorated with cavemen.

CRAZY SOCKS: HOT OR NOT?

Jimmy Dees, Prowl Reporter
March 9, 2022
As the clouds rolled in on Sunday afternoon, the town of Powell braced for a Cold Presidents’ Day.

MONDAY FUNDAY

Jimmy Dees, Prowl Reporter
February 25, 2022
Traditionally Seal Day takes place in the Armory across from the Powell High School but depending on the weather it can be held outside.

SEAL DAY

Jimmy Dees, Prowl Reporter
February 11, 2022
Whether it’s for a quick escape or because they forgot them, some PHS students leave their keys in the ignition on a day to day basis.

ANNOYING CAR KEYS

Jimmy Dees, Prowl Reporter
February 2, 2022
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