After serving almost 10 years as the Student Council advisor, Britanny Maggard is ready to step down over a three-year phase out period. The decision to step away from Student Council was not an easy one to make, but when considering what her future might hold, Maggard has concluded that it is time to let a new teacher take on the program.

Did you know that Watauga High School has an athlete ranked 14th in the world in their sport? Her name is Rosemary Walker, and she is ranked 14th in the world for Scottish Highland dance.

The following mini documentary dives into the lives of exchange students currently being hosted by Watauga High School.

Competing for $4000 in renewable scholarships, trips to Washington, D.C., and free leadership training are all crucial parts of the Blue Ridge Energy Leadership Track. The program has opened the door to exclusive financial aid for numerous high schoolers, something that current sophomore Lillian Olson took advantage of. Through the program, Olson learned how to better her leadership skills, writing abilities, and public speaking. She joined the program as a freshman and wil

All schools in North Carolina require some form of instruction on the history of the Holocaust, with many schools offering a full honors-level course on the topic: Holocaust and Genocide Studies. In the class, students not only explore the intricacies and historical nuances of the Holocaust, they also explore other events such as the Armenian genocide, combining deeper analysis of well-known events with those less widely taught and understood.

On Monday, August 17 students rushed into Watauga High School with high hopes for the new school year. Typically, the first day of school marks the beginning of schoolwork and clubs. However, some high school students' responsibilities didn't stop at the end of last year, instead they continued through the two months of summer break.

Before Watauga senior Riley Olson imagined herself in the United States Air Force Academy, she was learning the skills of operating a saw mill and how to stay calm beside falling trees. With intense physical labor, Olson helped operate the crane on her father’s sawmill. As trees fell down, Olson learned how to juggle several things at once; it was an experience that made applying to the Air Force feel achievable.

This short documentary explores the history of Cherokee in the high country and the tribes tradition of storytelling, and features an interview with Patricia Winddancer Davis, a Cherokee clan mother. To find out more, follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OtDgpvail8.

The Hospitality House pictured from a road above the non-profit on a gloomy day in February. Pictured are solar panels on the roof, which are often used to provide sustainable energy to a building. Photo Creds: Chloe Greer Chloe Greer, Photo Essay Desk Lead The homeless community is constantly longing for help and assistance, yet society has created an undeniably negative stigma that gives people in need a bad reputation. It is common that people do not put time, energy, or m

Members of Mountain Alliance visit Savannah, Georgia to learn more about the environment and spend valuable time outside. From left to right, top row Evelyn Whitmore, Anneliese Daugherty, Thang Pham, Samuel Cheves, bottom row Olive Malay, Zadie Meier, Eleanor Connell, Theresa Copenhaver, Maddox Gerrish, and William Lynn. Photo creds: Theresa Copenhaver Carrie Bradbury, Review Desk Lead In the age of social media, video games, and other technology-driven activities, younger ge

Lauren Okubo Peviani, Staff Writer for The Powderhorn, introduces the Watauga High School's Graduating Class of 2026 through a 5-minute video featuring eight seniors.

Two small rural schools come together to discuss the similarities and differences of their high school's opportunities, culture, and their overall experiences. This video interview can be accessed here:

Watauga’s school culture has always owed much to the theater department. Between the annual musical and the numerous class plays, there is something theater-related happening all year long. One person who makes this possible is Ms. Sarah Miller, one of the two theater teachers. Between her thirty years of teaching in North Carolina and her twenty years at Watauga, she has become a fixture of the school and guided the theater department toward being the organized, well-oiled m

A photo of Watauga County’s city hall, located at 814 West King Street in downtown Boone. Photo Credits: wataugacounty.org Grant Painter, Staff Writer for The Powderhorn While typical Watauga High School seniors find themselves focusing on college applications, studying for AP tests, and deciding which prom group they’ll be a part of, Lucy Dees finds herself balancing those traditional high school concerns with town council agendas, meetings, and municipal policy as an intern

4TM rehearsing at bassist Oliver Blain’s house. Photo Credits: Oliver Blain. Pictured left to right: Brayden Mack, Oliver Blain, Jedidiah Verling. The band often holds rehearsals and records demo tracks at Blain’s house. Ian Biles, Staff Writer for The Powderhorn Boone’s music scene is a vibrant community. The town's unique mix of bluegrass history and newer indie and metal scenes combine to create a music environment that is entirely unique. Boone’s music scene has produ

Picture of Dr. Wayne Eberle for the Watauga County School District. “My current role and current title are Director of Testing Accountability and Federal Programs,” said Eberle. “I moved to the Central Office in 2011, and I’ve always had testing, I’ve always had the school calendar, which is the snow day calls and things of that nature, and I am responsible for bringing all of our policy and legal updates that come from the North Carolina School Board Association before our B

Snow-covered trees in Boone continue to produce berries despite the ongoing winter storms that have hit the town in the past couple weeks. Though weighed down by persistent snowfall, the branches remain strong. Photo by: Carrie Bradbury Carrie Bradbury, Review Desk Lead For hundreds of students in Watauga County, one phone call is the make or break of their good day. The unmistakable voice of Dr. Wayne Eberle comes through their parents’ phone and announces to all students an

Two schools. Two different environments. Two different experiences for one teacher. Ms. Ogle, the Entrepreneurship and Sports Marketing teacher at Watauga High School, previously taught for nine years at South Mecklenburg High School in Charlotte, North Carolina.

A new semester means new classes, new lunches, and new routines. For students, the spring semester promises spring break and AP exams, as well as new teachers and challenges. For Olivia Pound, the spring semester is her first as a science teacher at Watauga High School.

This podcast highlights Xitlali Luna, a sophomore, and her various contributions across Watauga High School.