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A SKY SPECTACULAR
On May 10 and 11, the northern lights, scientifically known as aurora borealis, painted the night sky into an awe-inspiring display of colors. Many were struck by the beauty of the northern lights as they glided across the horizon. The epic show of lights was viewed by many across the...
FOOD TRUCK SIGHTINGS IN POWELL
The phone line rings loudly over the sound of sizzling burgers and the smell of crisp fries. Buzzing with energy, Deano’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers was very busy. It had a steady stream of regulars that owner Debbie chats with happily. A similar image played out at other food trucks...
AM I BEING INTERVIEWED?
PHS students are often pulled out of class for interviews, quotes, or pictures for various classes at PHS. Many at PHS have been interviewed, and some have great opinions of the matter. Some students have been interviewed multiple times, and these people were willing to share their stories and opinions...
Little League opening ceremonies set for tonight
Opening day ceremonies for all of the Big Horn County Little League players will be tonight (Thursday, May 23) at 5:30 p.m. at the Northeast Little League Complex in Lovell. All players from tee-ball, machine pitch, minors and majors divisions will be announced, and are encouraged to wear their team shirts and hats.
RELIGIOUS DIVERSITY IN PHS
Powell is considered a religious town, with churches on every corner. Whether Latter-day Saint (LDS), Christian, Baptist, Lutheran, or Catholic churches, with a ratio of 20 churches to 6500+ people, Powell has plenty of variation. Unfortunately, many often fall victim to stereotypes. Prejudice is an issue wherever you go, so...
BESTIES FOR THE RESTIES
While our teen years are an important time of development and change, some things remain constant. Several PHS students have experienced this consistency in their long-standing friendships. Sometimes the courage and shamelessness that accompanies being a kid is a valuable social skill that can cement a budding friendship early on....
IS CHARACTER STRONG REACHING ITS POTENTIAL?
“We decided to designate time each week to [give] students a safe place to connect with their peers and one of their teachers.” PHS principal Timothy Wormald said.“To provide structure for that time, we have utilized the Character Strong program.”. Character Strong is a program that has been...
WHO WAS COACH KOHNKE?
Currently, Powell High School’s track meet is called the L.A Kohnke Powell Invitational as a tribute to L.A ‘Louie’ Kohnke, although not many of the thinclads are educated on the manner. When the current PHS track coach, Mr. Scott Smith, was approached about who Coach Kohnke was,...
Rattlesnakes found at scene of vehicle crash
Several members of Lovell’s volunteer fire crew were greeted by a trio of rattlesnakes at the scene of a vehicle rollover crash on Highway 32 about a mile east of Road 5. The incident took place at 5:20 a.m. on Saturday, May 11. Assistant Fire Chief Bob Mangus said...
2024 SCHOOL YEAR RECAP
Powell High School’s 2024 year is coming to an end, and PHS students and teachers of all grades review the year in hindsight. “I feel like at the beginning, it was… pretty fast,” junior Deja Brown said. “But now it’s just kind of slow because it’s almost finals and everyone’s … not doing much.”
TRAIN INSANE OR REMAIN THE SAME
Freedom Fitness is a training facility in Powell, Wyoming. It is a gym for anyone with an array of desired outcomes. Whether it’s losing weight, gaining muscle, or becoming more athletic, Freedom Fitness is the place to go. Jess Campbell, the owner of this performance-enhancing resource, has a summer...
SPEECH AND DEBATE RECAP
After a long year of lengthy bus rides, after-school practice, and competitions, Powell’s speech and debate team has come to an end. The speech and debate team has been deemed a favorite from all participating in it. As the season finally wraps up, students feature their favorite moments on this year’s team, which they call a family.
BELIEVE AND ACHIEVE
Powell High School’s [PHS] girls’ soccer team traveled to Spike Vannoy Field in Cody, Wyoming on Apr. 23 to face the Cody Fillies. This long-lasting rivalry has been dominated by Cody ever since PHS started their girls’ soccer program over 20 years ago. The Lady Panthers had...
POWELL HIGH SCHOOL’S NEED FOR SLEEP
According to the CDC, “The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has recommended that children aged 6–12 years should regularly sleep 9–12 hours per 24 hours and teenagers aged 13–18 years should sleep 8–10 hours per 24 hours.”. As the end of the year approaches, with...
From our files: Archie Ames improves Starlit Gardens in 1949
Mr. Crapo’s musical recital Monday night was one of the crowning events of the season. There were also refreshments and dancing. Finally the affair was turned into a testimonial to Mr. Crapo, who after two years is about to leave us for more lucrative fields. … Many expressed genuine regret at this determination to leave us when he has come to mean so much to this community in the musical and social life of this place. Mr. Crapo has endeared himself to our people as no other man in many years. Cowley cannot afford to let him go, for he has become well nigh indispensable to the life of this community. No other man can fill his place.
THE WEDDING SINGER SANG
On May 3rd, Powell High School performed “The Wedding Singer” for the first time. Based on the movie starring Adam Sandler, “The Wedding Singer” is a dance-filled romantic comedy set in the 1980s. Starting practice a week after normal scheduling, worries formed within the cast, but...
EARNING AND LEARNING: BALANCING SCHOOL AND WORK
High school is about the time teenagers begin their search for a job, but having a job while going to school can have both benefits and drawbacks. It is important that students carefully consider the potential effects of work on their academic performance, social life, and general well-being. Finding a...
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