Watauga’s school culture has always owed much to the theater department. Between the annual musical and the numerous class plays, there is something theater-related happening all year long. One person who makes this possible is Ms. Sarah Miller, one of the two theater teachers. Between her thirty years of teaching in North Carolina and her twenty years at Watauga, she has become a fixture of the school and guided the theater department toward being the organized, well-oiled machine it is today.

A promotional image for ‘The Terror,’ a show that tells the story of Sir John Franklin, the leader of the Franklin Expedition. The Expedition’s aim was to find the Northwest Passage, a trade route through the Arctic Circle. It set sail in May of 1845 and was last seen two months later. Photo credits: AMC Edie Berke, Staff Writer for The Powderhorn As the ice and snow of the past several weeks have shown us, it’s easy for cabin fever to take hold after so many days at home. One way to fight it...

January is well-known as one of the coldest months in the High Country. As winter sets into Watauga County, it brings with it a host of problems, including plummeting temperatures, seasonal depression, and increased illness due to close proximity. Luckily, most people have the perfect weapon to combat these issues right in their cupboards: herbal tea. This seemingly simple drink, as well as being delicious and warming you up, carries a long list of health benefits.