Candy, costumes and members from all over the Watauga community filled the Watauga High School parking lot on Oct. 30 for the annual trunk or treat event. Put on by Student Council, the event welcomed community members of all ages to stroll by club tables and pick up candy. To see the photo essay on Trunk or Treat, follow this link:

Amy Grace Greene came in first for Cosmetology 1, creating a pumpkin dressed in orange yarn and white paint that looked like the witch from "Hocus Pocus." "For the hair I balled up some cotton to make two balls on top of her head," Greene said. "I took a lot of yarn after that and made it crazy. I don't think that I had any problems with mine, but during the first try the pumpkin did disintegrate." Photo credit: Tonya Watson Carrie Bradbury, Senior Editor and Review Desk Lead

A cow stands near Sims Pond trailhead. Photo credit: Carrie Bradbury Carrie Bradbury, Senior Editor and Review Desk Lead The fall season is known for it's sharp and beautiful colors that draw in large hiking crowds. Whether it be to look at the colorful leaves or enjoy the perfectly chilled air, many take to the trails between September and November to enjoy the seasons weather. See a photo essay featuring six hikes you cannot miss this fall by following this link: https://si

Senior Lainey Johnston leads a cool down after the race. Cooling down is essential to provide muscles time to relax and recover after a hard effort. "The thing I’ll miss most about cross country is getting to see the girls after school everyday and the easy runs where we all joke the whole time," said Johnston. "My favorite thing with the team is team dinners and just encouraging each other during workouts." Jonah Pearson, Staff Writer for The Powderhorn This photo essay high

Rock at Howard Knob Park displaying the park's information, such as the elevation, and a thanks to the board of commissioners and directors. Vivian Kaufman, Staff Writer for The Powderhorn Howard Knob Park has recently reopened after a construction project that installed a sky bridge for visitors to look out on the panoramic view of the town of Boone. To see a photo essay on the park's improvements, follow this link: https://sites.google.com/wataugaschools.org/howardknobphot

Senior Addison Cohen, Captain of the Watauga Women's Tennis Team, hits the ball to her teammate during practice. "I have strong hope for this year's team," said Cohen. "I know we will do good things." Photo Credits: Anna Tran Anna Tran, staff writer for The Powderhorn This photo essay takes a look at the women's tennis team and how they are building on their building on their recent sucessful season. To see the photo essay, follow this link: https://sites.google.com/wataugas

Watauga men's soccer has grabbed the attention of the community with their sharp creative plays and the matching last names on the roster.

The rush of Homecoming has begun, and Student Council is feeling the pressure. To learn more about Homecoming and the work of Student Council, view the photo essay by clicking the following link:

Senior Brian Newmark helps lead the "Mudcat," the Watauga boys' pre-race hype speech, at Clash of The Classes. Photo credit: Ellie Hege Isaac James, Community Desk Lead and staff writer for The Powderhorn Watauga cross-country started the season with the unique, fun, and famously challenging race - "Clash of Classes." To learn more about the race, view the photo essay by clicking on the following link: https://sites.google.com/wataugaschools.org/a-special-start-watauga-boys-x

The sun rise illuminates the clouds above the stands of Watauga High School's football field. To beat the sun, most arrived at 6:20, two hours before the normal start of school. Photo credit: Aspen Hickman Aspen Hickman, Junior Editor of The Powderhorn and News Desk Lead Tuesday, August 18th, the sun rose for the first and last time on the class of 2027. To see the photo essay on Senior Sunrise, click on the following link: https://sites.google.com/wataugaschools.org/seniorsu

Denuki Koji is a unique dining center in Otaru. The small area hosts as many as 20 restaurants, most of which highlight Otaru's famous seafood scene. Isaac James, Community Desk Lead This summer, Watauga student Isaac James had the opportunity to study abroad at a high school in Japan. Check out his experience in Niseko, the small skiing town where James spent his summer, by clicking on the following link: https://sites.google.com/wataugaschools.org/hokkaidophotoessay?usp=sh

Carrie Bradbury, Review Desk lead Having a functional, aesthetically-pleasing, and environmentally-friendly campus is something that most Watauga High School students take for granted. This photo essay explores Watauga's sustainable elements. It can be accessed through the following link: https://sites.google.com/wataugaschools.org/wataugas-campus/home

This photo essay follows the various destinations the Political Pioneers club visited on their recent trip to Washington, DC.

This photo essay explores the importance of movies to children and teens in their early development of emotional and life skills.

Carrie Bradbury, Review Desk Lead This photo essay focuses on the beauties of spring flowers in the High Country. It can be accessed through the following link: https://sites.google.com/wataugaschools.org/spring-flower/home

This photo essay covers the women's XC team throughout its incredibly successful season this school year.

Ella Hudzik, Staff Writer for The Powderhorn This photo-essay dives into the rich paranormal history of Lees-McRae and the legends that flourish on its campus. To explore this photo essay, click here: https://sites.google.com/wataugaschools.org/ellahudzik-hauntedleesmcrae?usp=sharing

This photo essay explores Rachel Whitfield, a local artist, and the symbolic jewelry she creates.

This photo essay explores different popular climbing spots in Boone and the terrain and routes associated with each spot.

This photo essay covers ASU's student transportation option, the AppalCART, and its unique aspects. It can be accessed here: