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Kayla Kolpitcke

Kayla Kolpitcke , Prowl Assistant Editor

Kayla appears to be a quiet, calm person when you first meet her. But those who know her know she can be quite the opposite. There is a crazy side to Kayla that shows itself occasionally. This could be caused by major runner’s high that kicks in after a cross country meet. Or by being paired with her friends, especially sophomore Kabrie Cannon. Together the two of them can drive an entire bus to the brink of insanity in a very short amount of time.

This crazy side can also be seen during one of Kayla’s soccer or hockey games. Being the goalie in hockey automatically means there’s at least a little bit of crazy somewhere. In soccer, Kayla often leaves opponents on the ground behind her. This doesn’t usually sit well with said opponents, which is what gave Kayla the idea to keep a list of the wonderfully creative names she’s been called.

“She eats wheat thins like she’s a mix between a lizard and a bunny,” sophomore Kabrie Cannon says.

While not participating in sports, Kayla can be found reading a number of books, most likely under three or more blankets.

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Mrs. Katherine Ackley poses for a picture during a hike.

ONE LAST FAREWELL

Kayla Kolpitcke, Prowl Assistant Editor
May 8, 2020
Senior Sabrina Shoopman races against two competitors, including PHS 2019 alum Caitlyn MIner (left), in the 100-meter hurdle competition last spring.

EMPTY STADIUMS; QUIET SIDELINES

Kayla Kolpitcke, Prowl associate editor
April 26, 2020
Special Education teacher Mrs. Michelle Bills assists two of her students with an assignment.

UNFORGETTABLE MEMORIES

Kayla Kolpitcke, Prowl Assistant Editor
March 13, 2020
Powell 5th grader Cody Fisher makes his way through the Terrain Park at Sleeping Giant.

SLEEPING GIANT TAKES A REST

Kayla Kolpitcke, Prowl Assistant Editor
February 6, 2020
Senior Marie Ramier calls out numbers and letters for Bingo while on duty at Heartland Assisted Living.

ONE STEP AHEAD

Kayla Kolpitcke, Prowl Assistant Editor
January 31, 2020
PHS junior Stephan Dahl warms up for his bull riding competition at the Junior World Finals in Las Vegas.

JUNIOR WORLD FINALS

Kayla Kolpitcke, Prowl Assistant Editor
January 6, 2020
Sophomore Lucy Jane Crimm (left) and senior Courtney Childers pose at the Worland Novice Tournament Nov. 9.

ONE FOR THE BOOKS

Kayla Kolpitcke, Prowl Assistant Editor
December 9, 2019
The Powell Cross Country team poses for a picture after finishing their state meet in Star Valley.

WENT THE DISTANCE … AND THEN SOME

Kayla Kolpitcke, Prowl Assistant Editor
October 30, 2019
Senior Kayla Kolpitcke and sophomore Kabrie Cannon pose with their All-Conference medals after the conference cross country meet in Lander. All-Conference is awarded to the top ten runners in each conference.

ONE HILL OF A RACE

Kayla Kolpitcke, Prowl Assistant Editor
October 29, 2019
PHS senior Sabrina Shoopman jumps to hit a ball during the volleyball game last  Tuesday against Lovell.

STATCHAT: HOMECOMING WEEK WINS

Kayla Kolpitcke, Prowl Assistant Editor
October 2, 2019
Powell High School SkillsUSA members pose for a picture at the National competition in Kentucky. Back, from left: Bailee Moore, Kaitlyn Church, Nellie Lucas. Front: Maggie Cappiello.

SKILLS USA TAKES ON NATIONALS

Kayla Kolpitcke, Assistant Editor
September 11, 2019
Mrs. Vicki DOugherty will be retiring this spring after 38 years as an educator.

WELL DONE, MRS. DOUGHERTY

Kayla Kolpitcke, Prowl features editor
May 9, 2019
Young Kayla Kolpitcke drinks a strawberry smoothie at the Park County Fair. For many years, it was the only thing she was able to drink or eat at fair because of her allergies.

DON’T EAT THAT!

Kayla Kolpitcke, Prowl news editor
May 2, 2019
Junior Michele Wagner looks to kick the ball in the first game of the season Saturday, March 16, against Buffalo.

SOCCER SEASON IS UNDERWAY

Kayla Kolpitcke, Prowl news editor
March 19, 2019
Senior Jaya Smith brings the ball up the field against Pinedale during the 2018 soccer season

BUNDLE UP: It’s time for spring sports

Kayla Kolpitcke, Prowl Reporter/ News Editor
March 11, 2019
Eighth-grader Jack Beaudry prepares to make a save against the Casper Oilers.

TAKING TO THE ICE

Kayla Kolpitcke, Prowl news editor
February 11, 2019
School Resource Officer Mr. Trevor Carpenter (left) and Chief of Police Mr. Roy Eckerdt answer questions from Powell High School students in the community meeting Feb. 6.

STRAIGHT SHOOTER

Kayla Kolpitcke, Prowl news editor
February 11, 2019
Jacob Hieb competes in a tournament at Big Sky, MT.

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Jacob Hieb

Kayla Kolpitcke, News editor
January 10, 2019
PHS Principal Mr. Jim Kuhn makes a point about vaping to the senior class during an assembly Nov. 30

CRACKING DOWN ON VAPING

Kayla Kolpitcke, Prowl sports editor/reporter
December 6, 2018
Of the signs are posted at Parkside Elementary School is one to make the public aware of the new regulation involving pets on school grounds.

No more pets on school grounds

Kayla Kolpitcke, Reporter/sports editor
December 6, 2018
Students load a bus after school behind PHS.

Sports, activities log thousands of miles

Kayla Kolpitcke, Assistant sports editor
October 19, 2018
 Mrs. Cheryl Burnett is retiring from her job as a special education teacher at PHS at the end of this school year.

End of an Era

Kayla Kolpitcke, Prowl reporter
May 16, 2018

SPRING INTO SPRING … SPORTS!

Kayla Kolpitcke, Prowl reporter
March 12, 2018
Ryan Kolpitcke takes a shot after winning the puck from the opposing team

Powell’s Ice Cats

Kayla Kolpitcke, Prowl reporter
February 7, 2018
Landscape photography is another of Greg Wises specialties.

A conversation with Greg Wise

Kayla Kolpitcke, Prowl reporter
January 24, 2018
Mrs. Argento cuts up strawberries in preparation for lunch.

The unsung heroes of meal time

Kayla Kolpitcke, Prowl Reporter
January 17, 2018
A crowd gathers at the front of Powell High School to sign up for the race.

Runners flock to turkey trot

Kayla Kolpitcke, Prowl reporter
November 30, 2017

WHY FALL IS BEST

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October 27, 2017

Hello fall

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October 25, 2017

The life of a twin

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October 23, 2017
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