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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
Powell High School friends stand outside of the Vali Twin Cinemas in downtown Powell after watching the first showing of “A Minecraft Movie” on Friday night.
MINECRAFT BUILDS BIG
Students sing their opener “Lovely Day” at the Pops Concert in PHS's auditorium.
A NIGHT OF MELODIES
The girl's cross country banner in the Powell High School gym.
BIASED BANNER BATTLE
Powell High School Drama Members for practice for auditions for the new play.
STAGE STRUCK: “BONNIE AND CLYDE” AUDITIONS
ACT’s official book to use when preparing for the test.
SWITCHING IT UP
Micheal Crichton’s “The Andromeda Strain” sits at the bottom of a trash bin at PHS.
READING SCHMEADING
The mock care room in Mrs. Bennett’s classroom has been almost entirely funded by the Perkins Grant.
PERKINS POWERS PROGRESS
The Soda Junction offers an array of flavored fizzy drinks for their fans to choose from.
COLA ME IMPRESSED
The busy bean staff moments before delivering the freshly made coffees.
THE BUSY BEAN
Panther pilot senior Jacob Harms flies his DJI Mini 3 drone for the Robotics 5 Drone class.
DRONING ON AND ON
When deciding which method is better, many students have difficulty in deciding just one.
PAPER OR ONLINE
An example of what's considered good parking on the left and bad parking on the right.
PARKING PANDEMONIUM
A romantic dance shared between Paul Cox and Jullian Frost as their dates watch.
SPRING FLING OR FLOP
Multiple of Kanye West's albums on display at Cameron Records in Billings, MT.
TO YE OR NOT TO YE
If listening to music can make many like freshman Cash Peterson joyful, then why would it ever be banned?
THE MUSIC BAN: OUR MELODIES INTERRUPTED
This ball python, affectionately known as Joey, is available for purchase at PetCo. in Billings.
REPTILE REPERCUSSIONS
A picture of the track and soccer field on Wednesday morning.
SPRINGING INTO ACTION
The 2024 B team poses after a win against Cheyenne at state last year. All of these men are returning to take on the 2025 season.
KEEP AN OPEN EAR FOR THE PIONEERS
Sophomore Lincoln Crawford stands on the podium after placing 4th in 55-meter hurdles.
INDOOR TRACK STATE
Senior Wyatt Nicholson takes a second to breathe during the 113-pound state championship match.
WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP: BOYS TAKE STATE
The boys' swim team takes a photo together after the state swim meet.
STATE SWIMMING
Senior Cody Seifert smiles with his family before the dual against Thermopolis.
BATTLING BY
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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Junior Dusty Carter takes his rest off on the sideline after the most recent play.

FOOTBALL FEVER GALLERY

Emma Johnson, Editor in Chief
April 18, 2024
After a crucial play, the Powell Panther football team was able to get a touchdown.

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Senior and quarterback Jhett Schwahn looks up the sideline for a quick pass after a Worland player breaks through the line of scrimmage.

Completed by the student section for the past couple of years, some students will show their support for seniors and certain athletes by "painting up" and writing their last name and number on their back.

An edited shot of Kora Terry, giving a different shot of an above ground view.

Maddie Johnson smiles directly to the camera, looking to give some of her Panther Pride through the lense.

Senior Kora Terry cheers emphatically in front of the crowd.

Sophomore and #10 Caden Diaz looks to the sideline to check with the side referee.

Senior Kolby Crichton lifts up fellow senior Kora Terry in front of a packed crowd, decked in their black out uniforms, fitting the student section theme.

Quarterback and senior Jhett Schwahn crosses over for a touchdown, bringing the team to lead of 8 points, before eventually getting the field goal.

Running across the field, the Powell Panthers look to recover after a crucial play.

After every touchdown, the cheerleaders will complete a round of seven pushups. The crowd gets heavily involved in this process, cheering them on.

Junior Jordan Black, sophomore Korbyn Warren and junior Salem Black all smiles, post game.

Sophomore Luci Dees gazes up, while participating in the cheer moves.

[Photo] STUDENT SECTION GALLERY

April 18, 2024
From left to right, seniors Keegan Hicswa, Seeger Wormald, and Tevon Schultz reveals the different ranges of excitement for the football game.

Some facial paint is used by senior Wyatt Heffington and companion Charlee Brence.

Student section of October Blackout is all smiles and posing for the camera, capturing the high school night life in Powell.

An actor holds his finger up, defying the Shakespeare character to his right.

The actor looks baffled, holding a bemused look as he stares confused.

The actress from her company "Shakespeare in the Schools" observes her fellow companion.

He stares longingly into the audience, drawing an immense amount of laughter from the PHS crowd.

The actor from Shakespeare in the schools strums his guitar.

[Photo] SHAKESPEARE IN THE SCHOOLS GALLERY

October 20, 2023
The duality of actresses, playing numerous characters in the quick scene changes.

A quick look of the close up shot.

A quick introduction to the crowd gets everyone ready to watch "Shakespeare in the School".

The couples finally get together in the closing moments of the play.

Closing scenes of the final act.

The climatic fight scene in Shakespeare in the Schools.

Sophomore Luci Dees gazes up, while participating in the cheer moves.

STUDENT SECTION GALLERY

Emma Johnson, Editor-In-Chief
April 18, 2024
An insight into students and staff’s facial hair from around the school.

[Photo] THAT’S SO RANDOM: FACIAL HAIR

Ethan Cartier, News Editor
April 11, 2024
The Erocne Jazz choir sings for the last time in the 2024 season in front of a select audience Mar. 26.

SINGING THEIR HEARTS OUT FOR A YOUNGER CROWD

Emma Johnson, Editor-in-Chief
April 9, 2024
Brand clothing is a much more touchy topic than many may assume.

[Photo] BRAND NAME GAME

Katie Morrison, Opinion Editor
December 21, 2023
The debate over Christmas movies is often one that holds great weight in the minds of those who celebrate the holidays.

[Photo] CHRISTMAS MOVIES

Korbyn Warren, Prowl Reporter
December 21, 2023
Posed outside of Gillette Cam-plex, the Powell Student Council attended WASC with the hopes of supporting their vice presidential candidate junior Salem Brown.

[Photo] SHE SPEAKS FOR THE TREES, SHE SPEAKS FOR YOU AND ME

Melissa Merritt, Prowl Reporter
November 30, 2023
With the first semester of 2023 coming to a close, many questions are being proposed by grade levels of all ages.

[Photo] COLLEGE READINESS

Caitlin Belmont, Feature Editor
November 30, 2023
Senior Adam Williams swam in the 2022 swim and dive season for a portion of the season, joining halfway through the year. This season, he hopes to make a reappearance in the state competition.

MAKING A PROMISING SPLASH

Emma Johnson, Editor in Chief
December 10, 2023
Comprised of 6 upperclassmen, the Prowl Editing Staff of (left to right) junior opinion editor Katie Morrison, junior sports editor Toby Sessions, junior news editor Ethan Cartier, senior Editor in Chief Emma Johnson, senior Associate Editor Jimmy Dees, and junior feature editor Caitlin Belmont stand proudly behind the Wyoming Student Media Association 3A/4A All State Champion Newspaper 2023 trophy.

EDITORIAL: A JOURNEY A LONG TIME IN THE MAKING

Emma Johnson, Editor in Chief
November 30, 2023
Powell High School students prepare for a concert at Northwest College.

[Photo] NWC DISTRICTS

Ethan Cartier, News Editor
November 30, 2023
Creating a disturbance in the high school, the farts emitted by the technology deployed by an unknown group of teenagers are now under question by the administration.

[Photo] A SMELLY INTRUDER

Ava Stearns, Prowl Reporter
November 10, 2023
Journeying all over campus, the SkillsUSA girls have created a new kind of childcare option at Powell High School.

NOT ‘KID’DING AROUND

Emma Johnson, Editor-In-Chief
November 3, 2023
With new guidelines put in place, Powell High School is starting to see the benefits and drawbacks of such a system.

[Photo] NEW ASSESSMENT SYSTEM

Caitlin Belmont, Feature Editor
November 3, 2023
Adorned in a Hawaiian outfit, now junior Paul Cox prepared to make a serve for his Buff Puff team in 2022 of the annual PHS Homecoming Week.

BRING IT HOME

Emma Johnson, Editor-In-Chief
September 13, 2023
Student Council Junior Class Representative Caitlin Belmont works diligently on the balloon decorations the day before Homecoming Week.

Decked out in construction hard hats and reflective vests, PHS senior Addy Thorington smiles at her friends, cheering on the Powell Panther Varsity football team who would later go on to win against the Douglas Bearcats 47-7.

Adorned in a coordinated theme, the Student Section of Powell High School has made it a goal to support their teams in any way possible. Coordinated by the Student Council, many have commented that this year the Student Section seems more organized.

[Photo] STUDENT SECTIONS

September 27, 2023
The actor from Shakespeare in the schools strums his guitar.

SHAKESPEARE IN THE SCHOOLS GALLERY

Emma Johnson, Editor-In-Chief
October 20, 2023
Combined with oatmeal, semisweet chocolate chips, and m&ms, the Monster Cookies is comprised of key ingredients that are bound to create a lasting flavor.

[Photo] COOKIE OF THE MONTH: MONSTER COOKIES

Korbyn Warren, Prowl Reporter
October 11, 2023
Running an organization can be no easy feat, and for senior Keegan Hicswa, his major goals as President of National Honor Society is to ensure a year of giving back to the community that is always so willing to help out others in need, displaying a trait that NHS adviser Tammy Schiermeister has seen grown over the last two years. “His maturity level has risen of course [from junior to senior year],” Mrs. Schermister said. “Even when you go from being a part of the presidency, when he was an officer last year, to now running it, you have to take on a lot of responsibility.” Photo Courtesy of Keegan Hicswa

TALKING WITH THE PRESIDENT: NHS

Emma Johnson, Editor-in-Chief
October 11, 2023
The newest installment of the “That’s so Random” Prowl series. Photo graphic courtesy of Emma Johnson, made via Emma Johnson.

[Photo] THAT’S SO RANDOM: TOM CRUISE

Ethan Cartier, News Editor
October 11, 2023
PHS Senior Stetson Davis, slams rival Cody senior Jace Grant to the floor in his iconic move.

SPORTS IN THE SCHOOL GALLERY

Emma Johnson, Associate Editor
April 13, 2023
PHS Junior and Varsity Quarterback Jhett Schwahn talks alongside Coach Chase Kistler right before the next play is made.

HOMECOMING WEEK GALLERY

Emma Johnson, Associate Editor
April 13, 2023
PHS Senior and Drum Major Hannah Sears smiles into the lens whilst eagerly waiting for the start of the Homecoming Football game.

ALL SMILES GALLERY

Emma Johnson, Associate Editor
April 13, 2023
PHS Senior Dalton Worstell makes eye contact on Night 1 of Homecoming Week at the annually hosted game of Buff Puff.

Senior Anna Bartholomew stands at eighth on the podium, cementing her place as the first girl in Powell High School Indoor Track history to do so in her event, the 800 Meter Dash.

INDOOR TRACK STATE

Emma Johnson, Associate Editor
March 20, 2023
Senior Anna Bartholomew stands at eighth on the podium, cementing her place as the first girl in Powell High School Indoor Track history to do so in her event, the 800 Meter Dash.

PAVING THE WAY

Emma Johnson, Associate Editor
March 6, 2023
Varsity basketball boys participate in the Pajama Dress Up Day for Make-A-Wish Week by wearing pajama pants during practice that night.

MAKE A WISH WEEK PREVIEW AND REVIEW

Emma Johnson, Associate Editor
March 1, 2023
During one of the most exciting assemblies for Make-A-Wish, the Student Council pied multiple teachers, including one of the Student Council Advisers Mr. Stephen Whipple.

MAKING A WISH COME TRUE

Emma Johnson, Associate Editor
February 28, 2023
Panther wrestling head coach Nick Fulton assists junior Jeremy Harms with a bloody nose after a match on the mat.

STATCHAT: READY TO RUMBLE

Gabby Paterson and Emma Johnson
January 24, 2023
A total of seven high school students, freshmen from seniors, made the cut to qualify for All-Northwest and All-State honor groups, ranging from orchestra, band, and choir.

‘TUNED’ OUT TO BE PRETTY GOOD

Emma Johnson, Opinion Editor
December 2, 2022
Sophomore Kinley Cooley races ahead on the straightaway, as the sides of the course are designated with colorful flags to mark the way to the finish line.

CROSS COUNTRY STATE

Emma Johnson, Opinion Editor
November 1, 2022
Sophomore Kinley Cooley races ahead on the straightaway, as the sides of the course are designated with colorful flags to mark the way to the finish line.

RUNNING FAR

Emma Johnson, Opinion Editor
November 1, 2022
Newly nicknamed Winston, this black footed ferret poked his head up one last time before he retreated into his new home.

RELEASING MORE HOPE

Emma Johnson, Opinion Editor
October 26, 2022
Mr. Raimer smiles for the picture as he steps outside of the Foods classroom, one of the many classes he substitutes for.

SECRET LIFE OF MR. RAIMER

Emma Johnson, Opinion Editor
October 10, 2022
Junior Emma Johnson and Seeger Wormald pose with their ‘Teal Group’ for a selfie challenge on the first day of school.

FRESHMEAT STARTING OFF STRONG

Emma Johnson and Hayden Keever
September 12, 2022
PHS senior Daniel Merritt runs alongside his competition in a cross country meet in Billings, Montana.

RUNNING TO GREATNESS

Emma Johnson, Opinion Editor
September 12, 2022
On May 11, PCSD #1 Superintendent Mr. Jay Curtis awarded Mrs. Tracy McArthur the District Teacher of Year Award in front of the PHS student body, faculty, and staff. While giving her acceptance speech, her grandson playfully hid in the curtains.

A DESERVING TITLE

Emma Johnson, Prowl Opinion Editor
May 26, 2022
Senior Jenna Hillman walks across the stage at graduation and receives both her honors ropes and diploma from Mr. Steve Lensegrav and Mr. Tim Wormald.

[Photo] FAREWELL CLASS OF 2022

Gabby Paterson, Prowl Associate Editor
May 24, 2022
Reece Bauer and his family greet boy's Head Coach David Gilliatt.

[Photo] PHOTO-STORY: PHS SOCCER SENIOR NIGHT

Nathan Feller, Prowl Editor in Chief
May 13, 2022
Prom royalty lines the stage as they are awarded with the designated sashes and crowns.

MAKING MEMORIES FOR PROM

Emma Johnson, Prowl Opinion Editor
May 10, 2022
With much excitement over the announcement of prom ticket sales starting on Tuesday, posters advertising specific times and prices started popping up all over the school.

‘MASK’ERADE PROM

Emma Johnson, Prowl Reporter
April 19, 2022
For the 2022 Pinnacle Cup, hosted by Worland and Pinedale, the success of making it across the bracket was savored by the PHS soccer teams.

CROSSING THE BRACKET

Emma Johnson, Prowl Reporter
April 4, 2022
At the 3A State Tournament, junior Stetson Davis made sure to continue wrestling his best in all of his rounds in the weight class of 170.

PINNING DOWN THE COMPETITION

Emma Johnson, Prowl Reporter
March 11, 2022
Through tedious hours of building and programming, the Robotics Club took home the state title in Casper this past Saturday.

TURNING HEADS BY TURNING GEARS

Emma Johnson, Prowl Reporter
February 25, 2022
As the tensions between Russia and Ukraine rise, many high schoolers are left to wonder how it will impact their daily life and moreso, whether or not they should be worried over such a faraway conflict.

LEARNING ABOUT PERSPECTIVES

Emma Johnson, Prowl Reporter
February 9, 2022
Starting at 6:45 every morning, the Zero Hour Weights Class gives an opportunity to kids at the high school to exercise and follow a workout routine set by P.E. teacher Mr. Chase Kistler.

RISING UP EARLY

Emma Johnson, Prowl Reporter
February 1, 2022
Barrel racing since she can remember, Abby Eaton is one of many students at PHS that competes in non-school sponsored events.

COMPETING IN LEAGUES OF THEIR OWN

Emma Johnson, Prowl Reporter
January 26, 2022
The Speech and Debate team brought home two trophies commeriating their hard-fought win at the first varsity tournament of the season on Jan. 8. From left, freshman Salem Brown, sophomore Emma Johnson, sophomore Liz Peterson, junior Dacovney Brochu, senior Aiden Chandler, freshman Paul Cox, freshman Isabelle Lobinger and junior Ethan Cearlock.

STARTING OFF STRONG

Emma Johnson, Prowl Reporter
January 17, 2022
As snow starts to collect on the mountains near the east entrance of Yellowstone National Park (Shoshone Forest), many students are starting to wonder if the same amount of snow will be seen on Christmas morning.

I’M DREAMING OF A WHITE CHRISTMAS

Emma Johnson, Prowl Reporter
December 9, 2021
At the head of the table sit senior captains Aiden Chandler and Dacovney Brochu as they lead a weekly meeting with all of the debate members.

TALKING IT UP TO THE TOP

Emma Johnson, Prowl Reporter
November 19, 2021
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