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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
Kelly Walsh stadium is filled to the brim with spectators at the 2025 Wyoming State Track and Field Championships.
ANOTHER TROPHY, ANOTHER CHAPTER
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
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 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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