This photo essay showcases rivers throughout Watauga County and their local significance.

Bethany Atwood, Staff Writer for The Powderhorn This photo essay features Honduras's vibrant scenery, cultural Honduran foods, and sights from the city. It can be accessed here: https://sites.google.com/wataugaschools.org/hondurasthroughthelens/home

This photo essay from The Spark compiles images of the Blue Ridge Parkway and popular song lyrics.

This photo essay showcases Chrsitmas lights around Boone this holiday season. It can be accessed here:

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

This photo essay documents the student walk-out that took place after the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency made its way to Watauga County. It can be accessed here:

This photo essay highlights a local painter in Boone, Chandler Thornton, and what her art means to her. It can be accessed here:

This photo essay highlights the ghost town of Thurmond, West Virginia and it's history as a town. It can be accessed through the following link:

Isaac James, Staff Writer for The Powderhorn This photo essay features the WHS French Honors Society hosting a St. Nicholas event November 15, 2025, at the Watauga County Public Library. It can be accessed here: https://sites.google.com/wataugaschools.org/fhsstnicholasevent/home

This photo essay features student and staff perspectives of the Scholastic Book Fair held in the WHS media center last week.

This photo essay covers a variety of murals around Watauga County and both the stories behind them and their cultural significance.

Lillon Henline, Watauga Powderhorn Staff and Feature Desk Lead. This photo essay highlights the beauty of change in nature as two oak trees along the Blue Ridge Parkway are documented through the fall season. This photo essay can be accessed through the following link: Watching the Trees Transform

This photo essay highlights a variety of musician biopics and the connection between their life stories and a deeper understanding of their music.

Selah Greer, Editor-in-Chief of The Spark This photo essay highlights the Watauga County Heritage Quilt and student submitted poetry on the topic of heritage. It can be accessed through the following link: https://sites.google.com/wataugaschools.org/heritagepoetry?usp=sharing

Ria Titus, Staff Writer for The Powderhorn This photo essay highlights the family friendly annual Halloween event, Boone Boo. It can be accessed through the following link: Boone Boo

This photo essay by The Spark highlights Floyd Larry, an indie-rock musician. It can be accessed through this link .

This photo essay highlights the recent construction of the new Valle Crucis School. It can be accessed through this link.

This photo essay showcases the cats who are available for adoption as of October 21, 2025, at the Watauga Humane Society. It can be accessed through the following link: Cats of Watauga Humane Society

Selah Greer, Editor-in-Chief of The Spark This photo essay highlights a community-made quilt created in remembrance of Hurricane Helene. It can be accessed here .

Carrie Bradbury, Review Desk Lead This photo essay showcases three new clubs at Watauga High School and the opportunities they provide for their members. It can be accessed through this link.