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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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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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