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:

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

This photo essay highlights Willard Watson, an influential storyteller in Appalachia known for his contributions as a musician, woodworker, and moonshiner.

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.