An image of paper and pen that is sparsely used in classrooms due to the introduction of technology in education. Photo Credits: Marissa Groots, Unsplash.  Andrew Larsen, Staff Writer for The Powderhorn Since the 2011-12 school year, students at Watauga High School have used computers in the classroom. The standard later shifted from Dell laptops to the familiar Chromebooks in the 2017-18 school year. With Canvas courses, NCVPS, and Caldwell classes, nearly every class utilizes the...

Junior Zoe Nelsen climbing at a gym.  Photo Credits: Zoe Nelsen. Andrew Larsen, Staff Writer for The Powderhorn Throughout Watauga High School, many students engage in sports by joining school teams or local clubs. A large number of students participate in solo sports, one of the largest being climbing. Students flock to local indoor climbing centers such as Center 45 and the Appalachian State SRC, and climb outdoors at various locations on the Parkway and the Greenway. While many climb as a...

Watauga’s football team has seen much success in its season this year, but following right along with them were unsung members of our community: the marching band. Playing a symphony of instruments, the marching band provides an exciting backdrop to the football games. Additionally, some band members play at their own dedicated concerts after the football season ends, highlighting their skills even further through concert or jazz band. Marching band is offered at Watauga at four levels, with you