La promoción de 2025 de Watauga celebra su última reunión oficial en la graduación. «Puede ser tentador para los estudiantes de último año pensar: "Me han aceptado en la universidad, así que ya lo tengo todo listo"», dijo Courtney Gragg, asesora de Next Step de Watauga, «pero mantener un buen rendimiento académico en el semestre de primavera sigue siendo muy importante». Crédito de la foto: Watauga Yearbook. Anna Norris, jefa de redacción de The Powderhorn Translated by Betha

Watauga High School class of 2025 celebrate their last official gathering at Graduation. “It can be tempting for seniors to think, ‘I’ve been accepted to college, so I’m all set,’’ said Watauga’s Next Step Advisor Courtney Gragg, “but maintaining strong academic performance in the spring semester is still very important.” Photo Credit: Watauga Yearbook Anna Norris, Editor-In-Chief of The Powderhorn For many Watauga High School Seniors, the third quarter brings a multitude of

Una casa antigua con revestimiento descascarado, pasado de generación a generación, rodeada de campos pastorales abiertos y campo para millas, una vista común en los Apalaches y el Sur. Aunque muchos residentes muestran con orgullo una bandera estadounidense en su jardín, menos personas eligen levantar la bandera de los ya desaparecidos Estados Confederados de América.

Watauga’s football team has seen much success in its season this year, but following right along with them were unsung members of our community: the marching band. Playing a symphony of instruments, the marching band provides an exciting backdrop to the football games. Additionally, some band members play at their own dedicated concerts after the football season ends, highlighting their skills even further through concert or jazz band. Marching band is offered at Watauga at f

On January 1, seeing an increase in people at the gym is a common occurrence. This is because of New Year’s Resolutions. Every year, people make a list of goals for themselves and usually cross them off as the year progresses.

Bluegrass is a genre close to the heart of many people in Watauga County. You can look no further than downtown Boone to see that love reflected through the Doc Watson statue. Artists like Doc Watson are icons in bluegrass, and the cultural impact of bluegrass music still persists throughout the community.

«¡Nos mudamos a Boone!» Dejar atrás un hogar familiar y empezar de nuevo en un lugar desconocido nunca es fácil, especialmente para los estudiantes. Con toda su vida metida en maletas y coches, comienza su viaje hacia las montañas Blue Ridge. Esta transición hacia una nueva vida puede ser emocionante y estresante a la vez.

 “We’re moving to Boone!”--- Leaving behind a familiar home and starting over somewhere new is never easy, especially for students. As their whole lives are packed into suitcases and cars, their journey commences into the Blue Ridge Mountains. This transition into a new life can be both exciting and nerve-wracking.

Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care, a local nursing home here in Boone. Photo Cred: Navion Senior Solutions Sofia Carmichael, Community Desk Lead We often view the holiday season as a time of warmth and love, a time to spend with family and friends. We gather around a fireplace or a dining room table and celebrate the festive times together, but for those living in nursing homes and those who are unable to visit their families, these times can be hard.  Amanda Be

The official Broadway poster for “ Matilda The Musical” , Photo credits: The Royal Shakespeare Company By Ian Biles, Staff Writer for The Powderhorn Sarah Miller has been teaching theater at Watauga High School for over 30 years. In that time, Miller and the theater program have received praise at the district, state, and national levels, with Miller herself receiving a nomination for the Excellence in Theater Education award at the Tonys, and a student-written play, “Surge,”

This photo essay features Venture, a local business specializing in gourmet chocolate and wine, as well as books and flowers.

This podcast investigates student perspectives on the books they read for assigned reading as part of their English classes. It can be accessed here:

As winter weather creeps upon us, and snowy streets and hanging icicles become a common sight, skiers and snowboarders alike are beginning their season on the slopes. With Appalachian Ski Mountain’s recent opening on Saturday, November 29, 2025, the Watauga High School Ski and Snowboard Club is in full swing, with plenty of big plans and exciting developments this winter season.

To be a high schooler in North Carolina is to know about UNC-Chapel Hill. Consistently receiving the most applications among North Carolina schools, with a record of over 57,000 first-year applicants for Fall 2022, UNC Chapel Hill is the most applied-to public university in the state. 

Mr. Braswell standing in the kitchen of his Foods classroom. Mr. Braswell is in his first year of teaching at the high school. He has been a student of the culinary arts since he was 14 and has always enjoyed butchery. “I think butchery is one of the most fascinating parts. I love watching something go from being an animal into what we eat, and being able to have full ultimate control over the waste and how it's utilized.” (Photo Credits: Jax Marsh) Jax Marsh, Staff Writer fo

An array of North Carolina college pamphlets, including UNC-Chapel Hill, NC State, and UNC Charlotte. In recent years, over half of Watauga High School graduates have chosen to attend a 4-year university or 2-year institution after graduation. Photo credits: Bethany Atwood Bethany Atwood, Staff Writer for The Powderhorn The jumps from college applications to applying to scholarships to finally waiting for decisions can create what feels like a never-ending season of stress. T

Students exiting Watauga High School after the school day on November 18. Students at Watauga have 4 classes a day, each lasting almost an hour and a half, where they learn a variety of subjects and skills. Photo Credit: Aspen Hickman Aspen Hickman, Staff Writer for The Powderhorn We’ve all said it. In math, science, history, english. Why do I need to learn this? When will I ever use this in real life? When you’re doing endless worksheets with imaginary numbers or sitting thr

As winter sets in and December draws near, many Boone residents have the same holiday hallmark on their minds: Christmas trees. North Carolina is the country’s second-largest producer of Fraser fir trees, right behind Oregon.

Watauga County has a culture deeply rooted in music, with many young people focusing their energy on playing instruments. And events like Boonerang and Music in the Valle solidify this musical atmosphere.

Tradition is defined as “the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation, or the fact of being passed on in this way.” Each Halloween, that definition plays out in a very special way in Downtown Boone, where the usual routines shift into a celebration locals have grown up with.