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.

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