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Gabby Paterson

Gabby Paterson, Editor in Chief

Gabby Paterson is a PHS senior who is a recovering caffeine addict and probably has bigger shoulders than you and your dad. If you ever need to find her, she will most likely be at the pool, either swimming or lifeguarding. She is incredibly clumsy and is referred to as a bull in a china closet by her entire family. 

Gabby has a massive ego and thinks she’s way too good at swimming and will most likely flex on you if she's given the chance. Her personality traits consist of always being right and occasionally degrading your writing skills. If you ever ask her to edit your paper, be prepared to cry yourself to sleep that night. 

“Gabby and I go way back,” junior Jimmy Dees said. “All the way back to my freshman year. Gabby is an amazing person until you write a stat chat for the first time of course. If you ever think you are right, Gabby will assure you that you are most definitely wrong.”

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Seniors Chase Anderson and Anna Bartholomew work on homework in the library. The Powell High School library is where many students go to work on college classes rather than check out and read books.

A NEW PAGE IN THE CHAPTER

Gabby Paterson, Editor-In-Chief
April 3, 2023
 Members of the Panther boys swim team gather around senior Kobus Diver’s lane as he swims his 500 yard freestyle. Diver placed eighth in this event.

STATE BOYS SWIMMING

Gabby Paterson, Editor in Chief
March 7, 2023
Freshman Coy Erickson and junior Addy Thorington both go up for a block in a game against Rocky Mountain. This past weekend, the Lady Panthers placed third at the 3A West Regional competition.

ALL NET

Gabby Paterson, Editor-in-Chief
March 7, 2023
 Members of the Panther boys swim team gather around senior Kobus Diver’s lane as he swims his 500 yard freestyle. Diver placed eighth in this event.

DIVING DEEPER

Gabby Paterson, Editor in Chief
February 21, 2023
A photo displaying a quote from George Orwell at the Newseum in Washington D.C. The Newsuem is run by the Freedom Forum who stresses the importance of the First Amendment.

SEEKING THE TRUTH

Gabby Paterson, Editor in Chief
February 9, 2023
From left, seniors Logan Jensen, Keenan Wenzel, Nathan Dupont, Morgan Hobbs and Ryan Cordes pose for a picture at the homecoming football game. Homecoming is one of the many experiences that allows PHS seniors to make their final high school memories.

WE’RE ALMOST THERE

Gabby Paterson, Editor in Chief
February 7, 2023
Many PHS juniors and seniors take dual enrollment classes through Northwest College. These students have the opportunity to take a variety of classes alongside traditional college students.

TOO FAR AHEAD

Gabby Paterson, Editor in Chief
January 24, 2023
From left, seniors Kalin Hicswa, Daniel Merritt, Ethan Cearlock, junior Kik Hayano, and senior Syndey Spomer sit around their designated table as they prepare for the competition.

WHAT IS…SECOND PLACE?

Gabby Paterson, Associate Editor
December 13, 2022
Pictured here is a hearty bowl of chicken and gnocchi soup.

SOUP OF THE MONTH

Gabby Paterson, Associate Editor
December 2, 2022
A photo displaying a Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) flyer posted in a hallway of PHS. This flyer does not include a logo; it includes only meeting times and the name of the club which adheres to school policy.

CLUB REGULATIONS

Gabby Paterson, Associate Editor
November 22, 2022
The Lady Panther Swim and Dive stands on the podium with the trophy after winning the East Absaraka Conference Championship for the second year in a row.

AND WE’LL DO IT AGAIN

Gabby Paterson, Associate Editor
October 28, 2022
Junior Keegan Hicswa tosses the ball up for a serve during a match against Kelly Walsh. Keegan Hicswa and doubles partner Kalin Hicswa fell to Kelly Walsh in the first two sets.

ORDER IN THE COURT

Gabby Paterson, Associate Editor
September 20, 2022
Bob Smartt, Lady Panthers Girls Swim coach, stands on the podium after he wins the annual AquaBike World Championship.

TRAINING SMARTER

Gabby Paterson, Associate Editor
September 13, 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.

FAREWELL CLASS OF 2022

Gabby Paterson, Prowl Associate Editor
May 24, 2022
Senior Dakota Hansen beat boxes to the popular hymn “Amazing Grace” in the SA Choir (Soprano-Alto Choir) at All Northwest in Spokane, Washington.

TAKING IT UP AN OCTAVE

Gabby Paterson, Prowl News Editor
March 31, 2022
 Senior Kyler Warren swims freestyle at the conference meet in Douglas. Warren placed sixth in the 100 meter freestyle and tenth in the 200 meter freestyle.

KISS MY SPLASH

Gabby Paterson, Prowl News Editor
February 11, 2022
PHS junior and Dano Alumni Owen Fink smiles for the camera at the top of a peak on one of his Dano backpacking trips. Fink is heading to Washington D.C. to become a Senate Page for the remainder of his junior year.

HE’S A WASHINGTON MAN

Gabby Paterson, Prowl News Editor
January 18, 2022
Protesters gather outside Cody Regional Health in efforts to protest the Biden Administrations new vaccine mandate. This mandate requires all healthcare workers to be fully vaccinated by Jan. 4.

THE SHOT HEARD AROUND THE WORLD

Gabby Paterson, Prowl News Editor
November 22, 2021
The Lady Panther swim and dive team stand on the podium after placing third at the 3A state championship.

MAKING A SPLASH

Gabby Paterson, Prowl News Editor
November 9, 2021

GIRLS’ SWIMMING SENIOR NIGHT

Gabby Paterson, Prowl News Editor
October 20, 2021
PHS Girls Swimming coach, Bob Smartt, stands on the podium after winning his age group of 65-69 year old men at the World AquaBike Championship on September 12.

BETTER WITH AGE

Gabby Paterson, Prowl News Editor
September 21, 2021
PHS freshmen scored above average on WY-TOPP testing, whereas sophomores had mixed results.

BEYOND REPAIR

Gabby Paterson, Prowl News Editor
May 24, 2021
Park County Public Health nurse gives sophomore Emma Short Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine at the vaccine clinic held at the high school on April 28.

CALLING THE SHOTS

Gabby Paterson, Prowl Reporter
May 11, 2021
PHS senior Kobe Ostermiller high fives one of the assistant coaches, Ryan Brown, on his way to the dugout after a successful inning.

HEY BATTER BATTER

Gabby Paterson, Prowl Reporter
April 22, 2021
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ logo is shown. It details the four values that contribute to their mission of leading coaches and athletes to a growing relationship with Christ.

CLEARING HURDLES

Gabby Paterson, Prowl Reporter
April 13, 2021
A shot of the Colorado landscape taken by sophomore and Prowl reporter Gabby Paterson on her solo return flight from Orlando, FL.

ALONE IN THE SKY

Gabby Paterson, Prowl reporter
March 31, 2021
Junior Zach Ratcliff passes the ball off to avoid the Lovell defense Feb. 26

STATCHAT: THE HOME STRETCH

Gabby Paterson, Prowl Reporter
March 10, 2021
Placing fourth on Gabby Patersons top-10 list, this white chocolate salted caramel mocha from Second Street Coffee is shown in all its glory. 

CAFFEINE (ain’t) FREE

Gabby Paterson, Prowl reporter
March 1, 2021
The PHS boys’ swim team wears bright pink swim caps to support their head coach, Stephanie Warren, who is battling breast cancer. 

IN THIS TOGETHER

Gabby Paterson, Prowl reporter
February 14, 2021
PHS graduate Danell Bransetter and senior Sami Cole selling Coles baked goods at the local farmers market this summer.

PROWL PICK: SAMI COLE

Gabby Paterson, Prowl Reporter
February 1, 2021
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