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  • November 22THANKSGIVING BREAK | Wednesday 27 - Friday 29
  • November 22FOOTBALL AWARDS NIGHT | Tuesday 26
  • November 22FIRST PRACTICE - BASKETBALL and WRESTLING | Monday 25
  • November 15WINTER FORMAL | Saturday 23
  • November 15ROBOTICS: MONTANA QUALIFIER | Saturday 23
  • November 15NORTH BIGHORN BASIN MUSIC CLINIC | Friday 22 - Saturday 23
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
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
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
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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With the current regulations still in place graduation celebration plans are limited.

MAKE YOUR GRADUATION MEMORABLE

Scarlette Mendoza, Prowl reporter
May 8, 2020
WORKS LIKE A DREAM

WORKS LIKE A DREAM

Abby Landwehr and Scarlette Mendoza
April 30, 2020
IT'S ALL IN YOUR HEAD

IT’S ALL IN YOUR HEAD

Abby Landwehr and Scarlette Mendoza
April 20, 2020
While there has been but one documented case of COVID-19 in Park County, the public notice remains in effect

WHERE WILL THE CHILDREN GO?

Scarlette Mendoza, Prowl reporter
April 6, 2020
Senior Kortny Feller passes the ball to one of her teammates against the Lady Bobcats Feb. 14.

STATCHAT: WINTER SEASON WINDS DOWN

Scarlette Mendoza, Prowl reporter
February 26, 2020

DISNEY PLUSES … AND MINUSES

Scarlette Mendoza, Reporter
February 5, 2020
Denver International Airport is home to many theories behind it (maybe underneath it), with its strange artwork and underground buildings.

REAL OR IMAGINED?

Scarlette Mendoza, Reporter
January 21, 2020
Junior Ernie Acevedo trips while a Worland Warrior attempts to pass the ball in the 3A State Championship game in Jackson. The Panthers placed second after they fell to the Warriors 2-0 May 18.

MAKING HISTORY

Scarlette Mendoza, Prowl Reporter
May 22, 2019
(From left to right) Seniors McKennah Buck, Ariana Rodriguez, Sadie Wenzel, Kenadee Bott, Jasmyne Lensegrav, Sierra Sanders and Brylee Schuler pose for a picture after the University of Wyoming certificate signing at the Powell Research and UW Extension Center May 14.

[Photo] Q & A WITH RETIRING PRINCIPAL

Lauren Dewitz, Prowl Reporter
May 22, 2019
Expectation of a child’s art project versus the reality of the project.

Expectation of a child’s art project versus the reality of the project.

WHAT A LET DOWN

Scarlette Mendoza, Prowl social media editor
May 2, 2019
The PHS Cheer squad poses with the state cheer competition Game Day first-place plaque March 6 in Casper.

LET’S GET ROWDIE!

Scarlette Mendoza, Prowl social media editor
March 15, 2019
Powell High School administrative assistants include (from left) Mrs. Susan Skalsky, Mrs. Vicki Walsh, Mrs. Kathy Ackley and Mrs. Tammy Thiel.

BACKBONES OF THE SCHOOL

Abi Cubbage and Scarlette Mendoza
March 1, 2019
The Powell Lady Panther basketball team runs through a play against the Big Piney Lady Punchers Feb. 2.

STATCHAT: PHS sports teams have successful weekend

Scarlette Mendoza, Prowl Reporter
February 12, 2019
Prowl social media editor Scarlette Mendoza (left) poses with her sister Millie, who graduated from PHS in 2018.

HISPANIC-AMERICANS: Facing adversity … and dealing with it

Scarlette Mendoza, Prowl social media editor
February 4, 2019
The recent hard frost and cool temperatures are the types of things that can make winter more challenging.

WINTER GOT YOU DOWN?

Scarlette Mendoza, Social media editor
January 15, 2019
Losing a best friend is hard and trying to cope with it and move on is even harder.

FRIENDSHIP BREAKUPS AND HOW TO COPE

Scarlette Mendoza, Prowl reporter
November 16, 2018
Rachel Gutierrez and Mrs. McArthur stand next to slang of recent and past generations.

Dig it, slang is everywhere

Scarlette Mendoza, Prowl Reporter
October 24, 2018
Members of the 2017-18 Cheer Squad lift Addie MIller during practice for the state competition earlier this year.

[Photo] Big numbers for PHS Cheer Squad 2018-19

May 18, 2018
Scarlette Mendoza pictured with several members of her family.

The trials and tribulations … and positives … of being the youngest child

Scarlette Mendoza, Prowl reporter
February 28, 2018
Mrs. Bonita Rouse helps senior Ian Ley with an assignment.

Lending a helping hand

Scarlette Mendoza, Prowl reporter
February 6, 2018
"Mary Poppins Returns" will be released in 2018. Shown here are Dick Van Dyke and Julie Andrews in the original classic.

2018 movies: From Mary Poppins Returns to Overboard remake …

Scarlette Mendoza, Prowl reporter
January 30, 2018
RESOLVE ... TO CHANGE ... NOTHING?

RESOLVE … TO CHANGE … NOTHING?

Scarlette Mendoza, Prowl reporter
January 13, 2018
Here's your sign ... and your horoscope

Here’s your sign … and your horoscope

Scarlette Mendoza, Prowl Reporter
November 27, 2017
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