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.

This photo essay highlights two new clubs at the high school.

The start of fall in the High Country marks a season of exciting events and change for the students of Watauga. Cooler air, colorful leaves, pumpkin spice, and Friday Night Lights create the backdrop for a routine that feels both familiar and new once again.

This photo essay highlights the No Kings protest that took place in Boone this summer. It can be accessed through this link.

This photo essay showcases what Watauga County looked like when Helen hit and what it looks like now, a year later. It can be accessed through this link.

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This is a photo essay from Senior Sunrise on the morning of August 25th.

Even people from different walks of life can still walk in the same shoes.