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Photo Essays


Sustainability Scavenger Hunt: Searching for Watauga High School's Earth- Friendly Features
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

Carrie Bradbury
3 days ago


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

Andrew Larsen
3 days ago


The Effect Movies Have on Personal Development
This photo essay explores the importance of movies to children and teens in their early development of emotional and life skills.

Carrie Bradbury
Apr 2


Springtime and New Beginnings: What You Didn't Know About Flowers
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

Carrie Bradbury
Mar 26


Teamwork and Triumph: A Watauga Girls XC Photo Essay
This photo essay covers the women's XC team throughout its incredibly successful season this school year.

Isaac James
Mar 26


Haunted Lees-McRae: A Photo Essay
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

Ella Hudzik
Mar 26


Artists of Boone - Rachel Whitfield
This photo essay explores Rachel Whitfield, a local artist, and the symbolic jewelry she creates.
Katherine Hemrick
Mar 13


Climbing Rocks of the High Country
This photo essay explores different popular climbing spots in Boone and the terrain and routes associated with each spot.

Ian Biles
Mar 12


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

Aspen Hickman
Mar 6


The Mothman: Haunting Appalachian Skies Since 1966
This story walks through the Appalachian Legend of the Mothman by polling Watauga High School students on their personal experiences or theories as to whether the Mothman exists.

Selah Greer
Mar 6


How Love Shapes the Community: The Love Run
This photo essay features photos from this year's "Love Run", a charity event where community members and students gather to run a 5k in honor of Elaine Bishop and raise money for breast cancer research.

Ria Titus
Mar 6


Student Guide to Staying Active: What You Can Do in Winter
Carrie Bradbury, Review Desk Lead This photo essay highlights various activities, crafts, and sports that can help students break up the harsh winter months. The photo essay can be accessed through the following link: https://sites.google.com/wataugaschools.org/winter-activities/home

Carrie Bradbury
Feb 19


Mapping Out Watauga
Roz Rabinowitz, Junior Editor and News Desk Lead of The Powderhorn This photo essays focuses on our many different schools in Watauga County. It can be accessed through the following link. https://sites.google.com/wataugaschools.org/mapping-out-watauga/home

Roz Rabinowitz
Feb 17


Weekend Retreat With Mountain Alliance - A Photo Essay
This photo essay documents Mountain Alliance's two night Weekend Retreat featuring zip-lining, kayaking and rock-climbing at no cost to students.

Brayden Howard
Feb 12


Senior Photo Gallery - A Photo Essay
This photo essay features a gallery of WHS Class of 2026 as both babies and their current selves to show how much they've grown.

Rebecca Billette
Feb 12


Watauga's Favorite Valentine's Day Movies - A Photo Essay
This photo essay features the combined opinions of students across Watauga High School on what they think the best Valentine's Day film is.

Rebecca Billette
Feb 12


Mr. WHS 2025: The Mixtape
Sofia Peviani, Staff Writer for The Powderhorn This photo essay highlights Mr. WHS, a male pageant that started as a way to raise money for community members in need in Watauga County in 2000. For 25 years, it's been a yearly event for Watauga's community every December. To learn more, access the following link: Mr.whs 2025: The mixtape

Sofia Peviani
Feb 6


Willard Watson: The Makings of an Appalachian Legend - A Photo Essay
This photo essay highlights Willard Watson, an influential storyteller in Appalachia known for his contributions as a musician, woodworker, and moonshiner.

Selah Greer
Jan 29


Rivers of Watauga County - A Photo Essay
This photo essay showcases rivers throughout Watauga County and their local significance.

Ella Hudzik
Jan 22


Honduras Through the Lens
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

Bethany Atwood
Jan 15
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