Kathryn Gray at Lake James in her uniform. “ This job combines both of the things that I love doing. I love getting kids outside. It's really nice to teach in that environmental sense, getting kids to think about nature, even simple things like having them draw what's in front of them, not what they think it should look like,” said Gray. Photo Credit: Kathryn Gray Aspen Hickman, Staff Writer for The Powderhorn For years, Kathryn Gray was a beloved teacher at Watauga High Scho

To Move Mountains, headquartered in Boone, North Carolina, carries out impactful work that extends all the way to the Nuba Mountains of Sudan. Their mission is to “equip, instill, and restore” education programs, rebuild communities, and support children through conflict. Photo Cred: To Move Mountains Website Sofia Carmichael, Community Desk Lead for The Powderhorn As high schoolers, most WHS students are preparing for the traditional journey of attending college, joining the

Ellary Smith and her fellow band members, Emma Bishop and Booth Basset, perform at The Cat’s Cradle in Carrboro, North Carolina, on September 19, 2025. Photo cred: Ellary Smith.  Anna Norris, Editor in Chief of The Powderhorn Growing up in Watauga County offers a unique opportunity to experience kindergarten through 12th grade with the same classmates, explore the various outdoor activities, and excel academically. While the community in Boone is built on unwavering support a

Chloe Weigl shoots a 38 earlier this fall that led the Lady Pioneers to win a conference match on September 10th, 2025. Photo Credits: Chloe Weigl Ella Hudzik, Staff Writer for the Powderhorn Chloe Weigl, a standout on Watauga High School’s women’s golf team, led her team to the 6A State Championship this season. Golf, a sport that demands precision, patience, and repetition, is often overlooked compared to more traditional high school sports but Weigl’s performance put the s

Anna and Rebekah Riley pose for their Senior pictures on October 6, 2025. Anna and Rebekah attended Watauga briefly during their freshman year and returned during their junior year. They will graduate from Watauga in 2026. Photo credits: Rebekah Riley Bethany Atwood, Staff Writer for The Powderhorn Early morning FCA meetings, a choir concert, or the soccer field are just a few of the places you might have spotted sisters Anna and Rebekah Riley. From sun up to sun down, Anna a

The transition from middle to high school isn’t easy. When transitioning from middle school athletics to high school athletics, the difference in competition can be overwhelming. For middle school standouts, the pressure to succeed at the next level can be difficult, but freshmen Jonah Pearson and Sean Rea took their momentum from middle school and ran with it, fast.

Netflix TV show Squid Games has been wildly successful over the last few years. Its interesting games, in-depth plot, and meta commentary on TV and entertainment have left many fans with a simple question: what if it were real?

Christopher Tarnowski, a former Watauga High School English teacher and head coach of the Women’s Soccer team, didn’t return to WHS this year.

Can you turn your passion, whether it’s bead jewelry, sewing, or even thrifting, into a full time side hustle?

When people think of sports, it's usually basketballs swishing through nets or baseballs cracking off bats.

Senior Kole Denny has had a passion for medicine for as long as she can remember.

Anasofia Salinas is frequently at the front of classrooms, whether she’s leading an Interact Club meeting, choreographing a new dance for the Pacers, or fulfilling her role as Senior Class President. While her to-do list would make anyone shudder, she handles her tasks with diligence and kindness, serving as a role model for everyone around her.

Anasofia Salinas suele estar al frente de las aulas, ya sea dirigiendo una reunión del Club Interact, coreografiando un nuevo baile para las Pacers o desempeñando su función como presidenta de la clase de último año.

Cameron Parker would be described as a passionate artist, exemplary student, and devoted leader by everyone around her.

While most people have heard of martial arts styles like karate, Jiu jitsu, and Taekwondo, it’s rare to find someone who has heard of Tang Soo Do.

Martial arts has a growing presence in the High Country.

For ten years Watauga High School seniors, Chloe Wilson and Jordin Greene have been side by side on the softball field...

This article explores AP Biology teacher, Jennifer Hurst's journey and how she wound up at Watauga.

Watauga High School hired multiple new Spanish teachers for the 2024-2025 school year, one of whom is Maryam Thorpe.

This is a piece about Dr. Coleman Bailey in Spanish