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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
Each candidate debates community-based questions related to the schools.
SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES SPEAK OUT
A new sign-in method greets students when going to the counselor.
PARENTAL RIGHTS POLICY
Band directors pose for a picture while their musicians cheer.
CONVERGING COMPETITORS
Evan Whitlock and Dusty Carter take a double plunge after the target is hit.
SOAK-A-SENIOR 8/29
Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps [JROTC] sign-up poster in the purple pod hallway.
WANNA C WHAT JROTC IS?
Powell High School’s honorary athlete's jerseys are hung throughout the trophy hall.
PLAQUED PERFORMERS
Northwest College Admissions Coordinator Kendle Jeffs and Center for Training and Development Director Christi Graham stand ready to help students apply for college.
ADMITTING TO GREATNESS
Students enter the purple pod hallways after lunch on Wednesday.
A ‘SHOE IN’ FOR HALLWAY ETIQUETTE
(from left to right) Shelby Moore, Amy Moore, and Lenita Moore wonder which one is which.
MORE MOORES
Amongst his many attributes, Alan thrives on the PHS Football team.
ACCOMPLISHED ALAN
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
Jenessa Polson prepares for the PHS Drama Club Haunted House.
HAUNTING THE HALLWAYS
Everyone has a favorite drink any day of the week.
HANDPICKED HAPPINESS
Powell High School students list off some of their favorite seasonal flicks.
SEASONAL SCREENINGS
Senior Trey Scott (very right side) lined up with his All-State medal after the second day.
STATE GOLF
Seniors at Powell High School finally get their chance to participate in Senior Nights.
SENIOR NIGHTS
Freshman Jordyn Nelson runs at the Powell golf course for a XC event.
AN EMPOWERING PARTNERSHIP
Nathan Preator hits a backhand shot during one of his many tennis matches.
STATE TENNIS
Junior Ivy Agee raises her right arm, signaling that she’s ready to kickoff.
IVY AND THE PANTHERS
Kinley Cooley set a new school record in the 5k.
BREAKING INTO THE SPOTLIGHT
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 Panther football team storms out of the tunnel, prepared to take down the Worland Warriors for the first time on the newly laid turf.

[Photo] STATCHAT: ELIMINATION

Toby Sessions, Sports Editor
September 20, 2023
The Lady Panther volleyball team stands in a huddle after a play.

[Photo] STATCHAT: VOLLEYBALL EDITION

Hunter Davis, Prowl Reporter
October 31, 2022
Students cheer in the PHS student section during the Homecoming football game. The Homecoming dance came after the game, where students could dance and enjoy free pizza.

[Photo] DANCING THE NIGHT AWAY

Chase Anderson, Feature Editor
October 13, 2022
Junior Addy Thorington tosses the ball up for a serve during a game against Red Lodge on Oct. 4.

[Photo] STATCHAT: REVVING IT UP

Nathan Feller and Gabby Paterson
October 13, 2022
The Panther football team runs out of the tunnel before a home game against Lander. The Panthers beat the Tigers 10-7.

[Photo] STATCHAT: WEEK FOUR

Nathan Feller, Editor in Chief
September 23, 2022
Belgian exchange student Nathan Dupont stands and cheers with seniors Yared Robirds and Ryan Cordes at a home football game. Football is just one of the many activities offered at PHS that is different from other countries.

[Photo] FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA

Chase Anderson and Taylor SanFillippo
September 13, 2022
PHS class of 2022 stands below a balloon drop as the graduation ceremony comes to a close. The Class of 2022 would have completed their freshman year of high school before the COVID-19 pandemic began.

[Photo] EDITORIAL: SENIOR YEAR

Chase Anderson, Prowl Features Editor
May 25, 2022
Senior Keaton Rowton shoots at the goal in the game against Lyman.

[Photo] STATCHAT: A WINNING WEEK

Jhett Schwahn, Prowl Reporter
May 11, 2022
Panther goalie, junior Holden Cooper, goes to block a goal during their game against Worland on April 25.

[Photo] STATCHAT: TURNING THE CORNER

Jimmy Dees and Gabby Paterson
May 2, 2022
PHS senior Keaton Rowton takes a swing from the batters box during the 2021 season. Rowton is one of two seniors on the Pioneers.

[Photo] STATCHAT: HEATING UP

Jhett Schwahn, Prowl Reporter
April 1, 2022
The Lady Panther bench stands up to cheer on their teammates during their game on Dec. 21, 2021.

[Photo] STAT CHAT: GETTING BACK INTO THE GROOVE

Jhett Schwahn, Prowl Reporter
January 14, 2022
(From left) Mrs. Kailtin Loeffen and senior Payton Asher are all smiles on senior night, May 1.

[Photo] OH BABY

Shelby Fagan, Prowl Feature Editor
May 24, 2021
The Panthers lined up at the 50-yard line of Powell’s football field to face the Star Valley Braves on Oct. 8. The Panthers came out on top, adding a victory to their record.

[Photo] REVENGE vs. BRAVES

Tegan Lovelady, Prowl Associate Editor, Sports Editor
October 15, 2020
Senior Kortny Feller passes the ball to one of her teammates against the Lady Bobcats Feb. 14.

[Photo] STATCHAT: WINTER SEASON WINDS DOWN

Scarlette Mendoza, Prowl reporter
February 26, 2020
Senior Jesse Brown takes a shot on the basket at the home game against the Lovell Bulldogs Jan. 31. 

[Photo] STATCHAT: PHS DOMINATION

Rachel Kuntz, Prowl Editor
February 7, 2020
Junior Madi Fields looks to trap the soccer ball when playing the Lander Valley Tigers. 

[Photo] TWICE THE SWEAT

Emerson Wormald, Prowl Reporter
February 7, 2020
Powell High School cheerleaders cheer on the Lady Panthers volleyball team during their game against the Thermopolis Bobcats on Sep. 12.

[Photo] P-H-S IS THE BEST

Kailey Jurado, Prowl Reporter
October 29, 2019
PHS Freshman (Left to Right) Abigial Wambeke, Jordyn Schuler, Alexis Terry, Megan Jacobsen, Simon Shoopman, Jace Hyde, Jack Beaudry, and Steven Stambaugh mockingly imitate nerds for the Homecoming Olympics.

[Photo] THE NERDS FIGHT BACK

Grant Dillivan, Prowl Reporter
October 24, 2019
PHS senior Sabrina Shoopman jumps to hit a ball during the volleyball game last Tuesday against Lovell.

[Photo] STATCHAT: HOMECOMING WEEK WINS

Kayla Kolpitcke, Prowl Assistant Editor
October 2, 2019
The Panther football team hoists Ethan Asher’s jersey in the air during the game Friday night against Worland.

[Photo] STATCHAT: SUCCESSFUL WEEKEND FOR FALL ATHLETICS

Kayla Kolpitcke, Assistant Editor
September 12, 2019
Ms. Chelsea Buher directs a player during a game last season. She is the new head girls' basketball coach

[Photo] POINTING THE WAY

Madi Fields, Sports Editor
September 10, 2019
The Lady Panther basketball team has a group hug with Coach Mac on their senior night earlier in the season

[Photo] THANK YOU COACH MAC

Devon Curtis, Sports editor/ Prowl reporter
April 1, 2019
Dax Mitchell (right) walks off the football field after an injury occurred.

[Photo] KNOW THE DAX

Madi Fields, Prowl Reporter
March 19, 2019
The Panther basketball team poses with their second place trophy after losing to the Lander Tigers 58-40 in the Wyoming State Basketball Championships in Casper

[Photo] NOTHING BUT NET

March 15, 2019
Senior Jaya Smith brings the ball up the field against Pinedale during the 2018 soccer season

[Photo] BUNDLE UP: It’s time for spring sports

Kayla Kolpitcke, Prowl Reporter/ News Editor
March 11, 2019
Lady Panther seniors Rachel Bonander, Katie McKenzie, Karlie McKenzie, Devon Curtis, Ashtyn Heny, Aubrie Stenerson, Jasmyne Lensegrav and Brea Terry huddle with Head Coach, Mr. Scott McKenzie on senior night.

[Photo] SENIOR PANTHERS AND LADY PANTHERS BID FAREWELL

Tegan Lovelady, Prowl reporter
February 28, 2019
Senior Aubrie Stenerson dives for the ball in a home volleyball game earlier in the school year

[Photo] THE BALANCING ACT

Devon Curtis, Sports editor/ Prowl reporter
February 22, 2019
PHS Drama Club performs “Don’t Stop Believing” during boys and girls basketball halftime.

[Photo] SENIORS AND SONGS

Sami Cole, Prowl Reporter
February 15, 2019
(left to right) 2018 graduate Madison Reidinger, who played Heather Wellington, cheers for 2016 graduate Kateri Schneider, who played Whitley Whitiker as she squeals for joy after she heard her named called as prom queen. Junior Izaiah Zapata, who played one of the roles as a varsity cheerleader, cheers fro Schneider after her nomination in The Awesome 80’s Prom performance on Dec. 7-8.

[Photo] IT’S SHOWTIME

Rachel Kuntz, Prowl Editor
January 4, 2019
The Lady Panther Varsity seniors on the volleyball team pose before their last home game in the Panther gym. Team members include: (from left to right) Jazlyn Haney, Aubrie Stenerson, Natalie Ostermiller, Becky Mcconahay, Ashtyn Heny, Hartly Thorington, Rachel Bonander, Jasmyne Lensegrav and Devon Curtis.

[Photo] Lady Panthers take on Bulldogs at senior night

Sierra Sanders, Prowl reporter
October 29, 2018
PHS football players run through the tunnel to begin their game against their rivals.

[Photo] Panthers struggle to tame Broncs in rivalry game

Kailey Jurado, Prowl reporter
October 16, 2018
Senior right side hitter Rachel Bonander goes up for a kill against Worland at the Lady Panthers' home game on Sept.15

[Photo] Lady Panther volleyball team takes on teams from across the state at conference duals

Devon Curtis, Sports editor/ Associate editor
October 16, 2018
Senior Ashtyn Heny handles a serve in the set against Worland.

[Photo] STATCHAT: Volleyball makes mark in first conference weekend

Devon Curtis, Prowl associate editor
September 24, 2018
Mr. Troy Hildebrand coaches golf and girls basketball and all of those who play for him will always remember his sarcastic remarks.

[Photo] 'Hildy-isms:' A friendly way to insult someone

March 29, 2018
Michele Wagner winds up to shoot the ball for the winning goal.

[Photo] Lady Panther soccer splits opening weekend games

Kayla Kolpitcke, Prowl reporter
March 23, 2018
Treven Keeler portrays Uncle Fester during the production of Addams Family: The Musical.

[Photo] STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Treven Keeler

Braden Schiller, Prowl online editor
March 8, 2018
Maddy Hanks (right) drives to the bucket during the game against Riverton on Jan. 19.

[Photo] STAT CHAT: Lady Panthers sweep opponents

Devon Curtis, Prowl sports editor
January 26, 2018
The student section came out in full force for Friday's basketball games against Riverton.

[Photo] SNOWCOMING 2018

Lauren Asher, Prowl reporter
January 25, 2018
Landscape photography is another of Greg Wise's specialties.

[Photo] A conversation with Greg Wise

Kayla Kolpitcke, Prowl reporter
January 24, 2018
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[Photo] Stat chat: Lady panthers open their season at Buffalo east/west basketball classic

Devon Curtis, Prowl Reporter
December 20, 2017
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