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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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Alan Merritt, Tyler Pfeifer,and Jayden Yates run the mile race at a Worland track meet last spring. Outdoor fitness it one way to keep the mind and body sharp during this non-traditional learning time. 

RUNNERS GO THE DISTANCE

Joelynn Petrie, Prowl Reporter
May 10, 2019
Powell MakerSpace logo.

WHERE IDEAS TAKE FLIGHT

Joelynn Petrie, Prowl Reporter
April 30, 2019
Alan Merritt (left) and Caden Sherman prepare to snap each others suspenders during the state competition in Casper.

PLANS GO HAYWIRE AT STATE ROBOTICS

Joelynn Petrie, Prowl Reporter
March 5, 2019
Tristin Willet (top left), Caden Sherman, and Alan Merritt, all members of team 3188, pose while Gus Miller, team member of 6437, photobombs; (bottom left) Team members of 10541, Nate Belmont and Zach Griffin work on their robot; (top right) Team 6437's robot; (bottom right) Ian Tillotson, Riley McKeen, and David Waite team members of 10731 wait for referees to show them their scores after finishing a match.

SLEEPLESS IN MONTANA

Joelynn Petrie, Prowl reporter
February 11, 2019
One of PHS’ drones comes in for a landing after a successful flight.

WILD BLUE YONDER

Joelynn Petrie, Prowl reporter
January 23, 2019
Teams ready their robots for a robotics match at the RoboRumble.

Let’s get ready to RoboRumble!

Joelynn Petrie, Prowl reporter
January 15, 2019
The Supreme

[Photo] YEARBOOKS OUT NOW

Mycah Wainscott, Prowl reporter
January 4, 2019
Robotics teams 10731, 10541, and 6437 compete at Helena Montana State Qualifier

Robotics Club makes some noise at Helena meet

Joelynn Petrie, Prowl Reporter
January 4, 2019
Middle school student Sophia Petrie lets the wind transform her into a supermodel.

Wyoming wind: Friend or foe?

Joelynn Petrie, Prowl Reporter
December 5, 2018
The battle begins as Austin Chandler and Lane Summers began moving their pieces forward during last Tuesday’s Chess Club meeting, both hoping to conquer the other, but neither knowing the other’s game strategy.

ALL THE RIGHT MOVES

Joelynn Petrie, Prowl reporter
November 14, 2018
Bottom: Kanyon Gann and Colton Johannsen Top: Brinson Cozzens, Jacob Harrison, and Trent Dicks.

The new (lack of) haircut style

Joelynn Petrie, Prowl reporter
October 21, 2018
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