The Golden Prom

By Alayna Study & Kinley Kiser

Staff Writers

Worland- April 26th marked the Spring event everyone has been waiting for: WHS Juniors put on a prom that has become the highlight of the year. The theme was The Great Gatsby, and it was executed perfectly. More than 80 students attended, dressed in stunning attire. 

The evening began with a grand entrance, where students walked down a red carpet, capturing the glamorous spirit of the event. Junior Prom Princess and Prince were Emma Glanz and Krew Neighbors. The 2026 Senior Prom Queen and King, Audrey Benson and Cooper Cannon, also celebrated their titles, adding to the excitement of the night.

In addition to dancing the night away, attendees enjoyed a range of activities that brought an extra layer of fun to the evening. Poker and Blackjack tables were set up for those eager to try their luck, and participants had the chance to win exciting prizes through a drawing. The diverse array of activities ensured that everyone found something enjoyable, fostering a lively atmosphere.

The success of the evening can be attributed to the tireless efforts and leadership of the Junior class, who coordinated every detail, from the decorations to the planning of activities.

Prom Flicks

Photo B. Beamer - Brynlee Roady and Caden Clark.

Photo B. Beamer - Cooper Cannon and Audrey Benson.

Photo A. Hamer - Lylah Geis, Allie Stamatakos, Emma Glanz, Ashlyn Hamer, and Ava Tapia.

Photo A. Utterback - Avaree Utterback, Wynter Jones, Abby Martinson, and Sophia Lombard.

Photo J. Fowler - Kalistynn Crippen, Tessa McClain, Madelyn Robertson, Addi Estes, Kinlee Hofmann, Paige Lungren, Leona Vickers, Marlee Earl, Jacy Fowler, and Brynlee Roady.

Photo T. Clark - Donovan Warren, Delanie Johnson, Finley Whitlock, Timber Decker, Canon Tidemann, and Tylee Clark.

Photo B. Beamer - Kinley Kiser and Tyler Davis.

Photo S. Decker - Kylee Bell, Libby Bell, and Sayler Decker.

Photo B. Beamer - David Schmeltzer and Karys Bennett.

Photo A. Crawford - Cooper Canon, Grant Page, Michael Williams, Kathya Navarro, Amillia Crawford, and Anaya Saavedra.

Photo B. Beamer - Alayna Study and Maddux Cole.

Photo C. Kysar - Lily Baldwin, Cailyn Kysar, Marta Matamoros, Katelyn Cauffman, and Jackie Allen.

Photo B. Beamer - Amillia Crawford and Grant Page.

Photo B. Beamer - Emma Glanz and Krew Neighbors.

Photo B. Beamer - Rylan Anderson, Daniela Madrid, Cora Clark, Leila Anderson, Elizabeth Goble, Alayna Moore, Elijah Goble, Ivy Radabaugh, Kaitlyn Harstad, and Abigail Scallions.

Splash or Be Splashed

By Addison Seghetti

Staff Writer

Worland- As the school year comes to a close, the senior class of 2026 gets to participate in a fun game called Senior Splash. Senior Splash is an event where seniors pay 5 dollars to participate on an app, and they try to eliminate all of their peers to be the winner in a water gun showdown. 

In the game, students have a target every Friday, and Friday is the start of a round. The objective is to try and hunt their target with water guns until the next Friday. They can wear swim goggles for protection against anyone trying to hunt them, and they do have the option to buy immunity. The game continues every week until there is one person standing that wins the big pot of money of $215. To date, there have been several ambushes.

As of now, the seniors are in the 5th round of the game, with 43 people having started at the beginning. Over the course of 5 weeks, a total of 28 people have been eliminated with a remaining count of 15 people left for the grand pot.

“I was a little sad when I got eliminated,” senior Joseph Peterson stated. “But I wish my fellow seniors good luck, and hopefully I can get back in with a revive.”

Senior Splash will continue as the stakes get higher, but in the end, only one will remain the last man standing and king or queen of “Splashdown 2026.”

Photo E Peterson- Senior Ethan Partridge gets eliminated by Senior Eason Peterson with a water bottle in the hallway at school.

The Next Chapter

By Aryanna Allen & Cruz Pfeiffer

Staff writers

Worland- Worland High School seniors have many intriguing plans for when their high school years officially end in a few short weeks.

Seniors Zane Lentsch, Alayna Study, Dash Hart, Tanner Lowry, and Kadence Aagard spoke about what they are doing after graduation, where they will be living, what career path they decided on, what they’re most excited about, if they are nervous about the future, has anyone supported them throughout their career, advice for younger students, and any motto or quote they find valuable. 

Lentsch said he plans to attend Sheridan College and live in the dorms his first year. Lentsch said that his parents greatly helped him throughout his high school career and that his advice to younger students is “show up everyday and work towards goals.”

Study said she will pursue Purdue University’s online course while living in Worland. The path she chose is a Veterinary Technician, and she’s excited to live by herself and start a career. She is nervous about the responsibilities of being an adult, but her teachers and her parents have helped her along the way.

Study said that “Your actions reflect your character.” Finally, Study’s favorite quote is, "We choose our own path. Our values and our actions, they define who we are" from “The Vampire Diaries” TV show. 

Lowry said he plans to go to college in Gillette to get his associates degree in diesel technology with a certificate in welding. Someday, Lowry wants to “build my own shop and just build stuff, and doing work on my own hours.” 

Lowry's advice for the underclassmen is, “listen and respect your elders, and don't be rude to younger people because you don't know if they are going to take care of you one day.”

Hart said he plans to attend Sheridan College to pursue a career in welding. He is excited to learn more about welding and is very thankful from the help his family and friends have provided. 

Hart's words of advice to the younger students is to do their work and pay attention: “don't throw everything away before graduating.” Hart’s favorite quote is from Colossians 3:23: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” 

Aagard plans to serve in the Army National Guard while attending college to be a radiology technician. She said she is excited to “make new friends and get started in my career.”

The 74 graduates of 2026 will walk at the official ceremony at Warrior Stadium on May 17.

Photo WHS Yearbook-Dash Hart, Class of 2026

Photo WHS Yearbook- Tanner Lowry, Class of 2026

Photo WHS Yearbook- Kadence Aagard, Class of 2026

Photo WHS Yearbook- Zane Lentsch, Class of 2026

Photo WHS Yearbook-Alayna Study, Class of 2026

Taking the Scenic Route

By Kinley Kiser

Staff Writer

Worland – The past week, March 16th through the 20th, students and teachers went on spring break to have a mental pause to recharge before the exhaustion of exams and the hustle to the end of the school year.

Many seniors spent this time visiting colleges, while others traveled around the world to visit family, beaches, or just chose to enjoy the warm weather. 

Seniors Jacy Fowler, Molly Glanz, Cora Clark, and co-workers took an early spring break to Florida to have fun on the beach while still learning about their area of work during a convention. 

“It was super fun to be able to go to the beach with my friends everyday and after the conventions we could just hang out at the pool. It was also convenient that we were able to have a vacation and still be home for spring break with our families,” said Fowler.

Senior Louise Bair visited many colleges this past week, including The University of Kansas, The University of Oklahoma, and Mississippi State University. 

“I chose to visit colleges over spring break because I wanted to get a feeling for what my potential school life would be. I still got to travel and explore new places I haven't gotten to see before,” said Bair. 

Spring break is a cherished time for the students and their families. It is considered a much-needed escape from reality and the academic pressures of school. This break is not only a reward but a crucial aspect to help the last couple of months of school go by more smoothly and quickly. 

“It was amazing to get to experience the cruise through my kids' lens. They have never seen the ocean or been to a beach and they had a blast! The weather was amazing the whole time too which was a huge plus,” said WHS teacher Jesus Davila. He enjoyed time with his family on the Disney Fantasy cruise during spring break to relax and spend time with his family before going back to teaching.

“We went on vacation to Miami and Dallas. Miami was really fun because it was very warm, and there were so many different foods to eat,” junior Niels Quigley said. “We got to hang out at the beach and see so many diverse cultures throughout the city.”

Many WHS students and teachers appreciated the week-long spring break, as they took the time to be with family and friends through vacations and relaxation.

Mixing Fun With Business

Photo J. Fowler - Cora Clark, Jersey Fowler, Jacy Fowler, Molly Glanz, and Amanda Macy pose for a picture to relish the moment of their fun time in Florida.

Visiting My Future Life

Photo L. Bair - Louise Bair enjoys her time while visiting potential colleges over spring break.

Palm Trees and 80 Degrees

A Week of Disney Adventures

By Addison Seghetti

Staff Writer

Worland-The Worland High School Music Department Trip to Disney is officially over. 46 students and 6 adults went on the trip and had so much fun being able to experience this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. 

“I was very happy that I got to share this experience with the band and choir students,” WHS Band Teacher Loren Lauridson said.

Travelers got to visit the four parks of Disney World: EPCOT, Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios every day. From a tally, all the students said they enjoyed all the parks, and in a vote, the most voted park to go back to was EPCOT.

At the awards ceremony on Saturday for band and choir performances, Maestro Mickey made an appearance and helped give out awards. In total, the WHS choir received a superior score, and the WHS band received an excellent score. In total, WHS walked away with a trophy for participating in the end.

“It wasn’t about the rating or the rewards in the end,” Freshman Jasper Richardson said. “But what mattered was we got to experience all of this together.” 

Everyone returned home tired but ready to finish out the school year strong.

Photo A. Seghetti- Maestro Mickey arrives at the awards ceremony and high fives Band Director Loren Lauridson.

Photo A. Seghetti- The WHS music students celebrate their trophy at Disney's award ceremony.

Photo A. Seigfreid- The group got to see Disney x Cirque De Soleli "Drawn to Life" at Disney Springs.

Photo A. Seghetti- Left to Right: Robert Salinas, Luis Monrreal, Gabriel Craft, Addison Seghetti, Jonathan Arellano, Jasper Richardson, and chaperone David Tommerup enjoy the day at Disney Hollywood Studios.

Photo A. Siegfried- Baylee Ware, Lily Study, and Avery Donahue share the magic in front of the castle at Disney Magic Kingdom.

Photo A. Seigfreid- (Front to back, left to right): Anna Seigfreid, Brinley Erickson, Skylar Green, Thomas Asay, Lily Study, Avery Donahue, Baylee Ware, Corban Yule, Ira Peck, Jack Hoopes, and Braylon Kidgell have fun on a safari tour with the crew.

USA Swimming

By Tylee Clark

Staff Writer

Worland- The Worland USA swim team traveled to Gillette to compete at the state swim meet the weekend of March 6th. It was an exciting and competitive weekend for Worland swimmers, coaches, and families. 

Multiple WHS swimmers qualified and attended the meet, including Kadance Aagard, Taylor Campbell, Zach Davis, and Lila Ramirez. Each of them swam hard andrepresented Worland with pride through great sportsmanship and tough competition, according to USA Head Coach Jennifer Davis.

Zach Davis placed 1st in the 1650, 1000, and 400 IM, 2nd in the 200 fly, 3rd in the 200 breast and 500, and 4th in the 200 back. 

Campbell placed 6th in the 1000 and 7th in the 1650. 

Ramirez placed 9th in the 100 fly, 14th in the 50 fly, and 15th in the 200 free. 

When asked about her season, Campbell stated, “I’m really satisfied. It was an 8 out of 10. I’ve been doing it for 7 years.” Campbell said she cut a lot of time this year and is a distance swimmer.

In addition to the high school athletes, Davis said they were proud to have several middle school swimmers and even some elementary-age swimmers participate in their respective events. For many of them, this was their first experience at a large, high-level meet, and they gained valuable experience racing against tough competition. 

Overall, the state meet was a great opportunity for our entire team to grow, support one another, and continue building the Worland USA swim program, according to Davis.

“It was a great season as a whole for our USA program. We had about 50 total kids registered this season, and 22 of those kids qualified for the state meet! Having our high school swimmers join us at state is huge for team points, but also as a program builder," Davis said. "We have some great leadership in our high school swimmers, and they really give our younger kids someone to look up to. They are crucial in building the program and helping to encourage our younger kids to stick with the sport. We had a lot of growth from all of our swimmers this year.”

Photo L. Ramirez - Fowler Cochran, Zach Davis, Taylor Campbell, and Lila Ramirez pose for a picture before their race.

Freshman Lunch

By Anna Siegfried

Staff Writer

Worland- The Freshman Class recently earned the ability to leave the high school for lunch. While most freshmen do not leave because of the inability to drive, some do and really enjoy it.

Charlie Meyer enjoys leaving for lunch: “It is more calming when you get a break, and you get to choose what you eat so if you don’t like the food at school you can choose something else to eat.”

Maya Salazar also enjoys leaving for lunch.

“You get to hang out with your friends,” Salazar said. “You get to get out of school and you don't have to deal with people’s attitude, less drama, and less stress.”

Most people in wrestling are not allowed to go out for lunch because of team building. Most people find it relaxing and fun to leave school for a short period of time. 

Some students walk home if they are close enough, or students walk to McDonalds, or Blairs when they leave campus. Several freshmen believe that the administration should have the ability to take away open campus if failing grades are an issue. 

WHS Vice Principal Aaron Abel explained why the administration decided to close campus for the first semester. He said that freshmen can be vulnerable and having that first semester buffer helps freshmen make their own friend groups and to be more responsible. He also said it helps them develop good habits to not be tarty. 

“From that standpoint, I feel it’s been a success. It helps with afternoon attendance,” Abel said. 

Students can expect this policy to continue next year, for the upcoming freshmen.

Photo A. Benson- Ethan Partridge, Louise Bair, Audrey Benson, Tessa McClain, Iris Hernandez, and Preslee Asay are all smiles as they take a break from dancing.

Photo S. Brown- Kathryn Lynema, Carolynn Kluver, and Maya Salazar enjoy their time together at Winter Formal.

By Katie Lynema

Staff Writer

Worland- Hunting is overall really popular for a lot of families and kids. Right now, students are bird hunting along with some small game trapping. 

Outdoor enthusiasts from WHS are trapping raccoons, foxes, and bobcats. All the big game seasons have closed so that bird season can open up. 

Any type of hunting comes with bragging rights, especially among students.

For bird hunting, students are currently competing with each other about how many birds they can harvest in a day, and it is the same with any type of trapping or small game. With big game, hunters brag about how big the buck or bull is. Bow hunting is also popular in the Big Horn Basin. Regardless of the season or the weather, Worland High School students are often outside getting fresh air and filling their tags.

Photo C. Peterson- Senior Eason Peterson harvests two antelope while hunting this fall. 

Photo G. Frensko- Freshman Nolan Lynema concluded his elk season with one shot on a cow elk. 

By Gabby Craft

Staff Writer

Worland- Worland High School teachers Jessica Tharp and Connor Dennis were the lucky winners of the Sophomore Class fundraiser, which resulted in a pie-in-the-face at the student pep assembly the riday before finals week. 

WHS Student Council President Ethan Partridge drew junior Beckett Tharp and sophomore John Arellano out of possible students who bought raffle tickets to get the chance to pie a teacher. Tharp chose to pie his mother, and Arellano put a pie in Dennis's face. The teachers darned garbage bag garb and took their pies like champs, although Beckett Tharp appeared to take a little extra time making sure his pie covered his mother's entire head. 

"I feel he took a little too much pleasure in this. I had to push his hand away so I could breathe!" Jessica Tharp said.

After the teachers were excused to clean up, the Student Council facilitated a fun round of games involving wrapping paper as a friendly competition between classes.  

All Fun and Games

Photo G. Craft- Beckett Tharp and Jon Arellano win the honor of putting a pie in Jessica Tharp's and Connor Dennis's faces.

Too Much Fun

Photo G. Craft- Beckett Tharp enjoys getting to pie his mother a little too much.

2025 Parade of Lights

By Cruz Pfeiffer

Staff Writer

Worland - This year's parade of lights was a great success. According to Ten Sleep Chamber of Commerce Assistant Director Jasmine Diede, the parade of lights had 27 entrees, from all over the county, most of the floats were associated with local businesses and organizations. “We were thrilled to have so many entrees this year and everyone showed up with a very festive spirit to usher in the Christmas spirit,” Diede said.

The winners of this year's parade are;

 1. People's choice; Kings Carpet

2. Large Business; Wyoming Gas

 3. Small Business; Road 12 Farm Stand

 4. Organization; Washakie Fair Royalty

 5. Honorable Mention; Worland Aquatic Center. 

The Chamber exists to support the efforts of our local economy; they help businesses grow their business! They are very excited for the upcoming new year and all the new experiences they can look forward to as they strive to support the business owners of both Worland and Ten Sleep and they are grateful to all our local business owners who support the needs of this wonderful community. 

Ten Sleep will be holding their Parade of Lights Saturday December 20th starting at 6pm.

Photo A. Hicks - Santa rides into Worland on a Firetruck.

Who Wants a Slice of Pie?

Xiomara Garcia

Staff Writer 

Worland- The sophomore class has chosen a fundraiser to help pay for prom next year. For this fundraiser, three teachers will be pied in the face! Five lucky teachers/staff, who have been voted on by students, will have a chance to help the class raise money and get pied.

The top five teachers, according to a vote by students, are, in first place with the most votes, Aaron Abel; in second place, Connor Dennis; taking third place, Brian Aagard; fourth place goes to Sarah Staley; and in fifth place, Jessica Tharp.

Five jars will be placed in the commons with the staff's names, and students will be able to put money in any or all jars in the mornings before school on December 8-11. The three jars with the most money will earn those people a pie in the face during a Friday pep assembly on the 12th of December. Make sure to put money in your favorite teachers’ jar, or least favorite, so the school can cheer as they get a pie thrown in their faces.

Aaron Abel

Connor Dennis

Brian Aagard 

Sarah Staley 

Photo Next Level Photography-

Aspyn Hamilton shows her heifer calf at the NILE Show in Billings the weekend of October 18th. Also pictured is her dad, Douglas Hamilton, and the Brown Family of LB Farms in Powell. 

Photo M. Hamilton-

Aspyn Hamilton presents Miss Darla and Baby Dave to the judge at the 2025 NILE Stock Show.

Photo K. Accurso - WHS cheerleaders help spread Halloween happiness at the Monster Mash.

Photo K. Accurso - Louise Bair and Grace Scallions paint little faces at the Monster Mash.

Photo L. Anderson - Worland High school students help with the Haunted House on October 29th, 30th, 31.

Photo L. Anderson– WHS students make sure the decorations in the kids' section of the haunted house are a little friendlier. 

By Bella Beamer

Staff Writer

Worland- This last weekend, the Washakie County Museum hosted the annual Quick Draw. There were artistic creations displayed as well as many activities to participate in. Matt Muller taught the audience how to make fly fishing hooks; Brooklyn and June Hansen (9) were there selling mocktails; WHS Art Teacher Pamela Greek created her glass work; and the high school Jazz choir was there performing along with all the other public events.

Greek said, “I think the Quick Draw went well!  The 30 or so contributing artists made outstanding pieces and many generous people bidded and purchased artwork from the live auction, silent auction, and the exhibit. I always fire raku pottery, which is a quick-firing process. It is very exciting to watch, with lots of smoke and flame, but also rather risky, since one never knows for sure how the glazes are going to behave, whether or not the piece will break from thermal shock, and what affect the weather may have, since the firing must be done outside.  Besides that stress, it is still, even after doing this for years, very nerve wracking to have a piece auctioned live!” 

Greek's participation in this event is appreciated, representing our school and community in a positive way. Greek has taken part in the Quick Draw since it started 14 years ago and has loved participating every year. 

The WHS Jazz choir wowed guests at the event as well. Director Conner Dennis conducted the choir and did a lovely job. The students that partook in the preformance were Abigail Scallions (12), Avaree Utterback (12), Jonathan Thomas (10), Thomas Nelson (11), Ivy Radabaugh (10), Lily Baldwin (11), Edward Martinson (11),Hunter Ruffing (10), and Elizabeth Durrant (12). 

Overall, the museum event is always a crowd favorite and draws Worlanders out in droves each year to show appreciation for the variety of artists in the Big Horn Basin.

Photo B. Beamer - Inside the Washakie Museum the Jazz Choir sings on stage by the conduction of Connor Dennis. 

Photo B. Beamer - At the Washakie Museum Quick Draw, June and Brooklyn Hansen serve mocktails and have fun visiting with the attendees. 

Photo- K. Miller

Ava Tapia (left), Aedyn Donahue (Middle), and Leona Vickers (Right),  all sit on the UW (University of Wyoming) chair in Laramie at the "School To Scrubs" College Fair.

By Mateo Rodriguez

Staff Writer

Worland - Students from Worland High School participated in the local production of “Cinderella” at the Washakie Museum on October 10th and 11th.

Worland High School students Ivy Radabaugh (10th), Amelia Mitchell (10th), Skyler Green (9th), Ellie Durrant (12), and Collyn Romirez (11) of White Hawk Academy took the stage. The musical cast both students and community members for the night of dancing and singing. There were shows Friday night, Saturday night and a matinee on Saturday.

“Cinderella was a great way to show the community what magic the museum can create with the help from their talented director Naomi Durrant and her wonderful team” Durrant said.

The production was well attended, and all proceeds go to the museum to help with other activities and events. The museum offers students and adults the opportunity to be involved in a drama performance several times a year.

Photo S. Radabaugh- Ensemble cast Collyn Ramirez and Ivy Radabaugh dance across the stage.

Photo D. Clark - Tylee Clark wins Grand Champion with her market goat George at the 2025 Washakie County Fair. 

Photo T. Harder- Kale Kienlen shows her Charolais calf Charlie at the Washakie County Fair in July.

Photo S. Staley - A group of teachers, students, and parents take advantage of the EF Europe Tour in June this summer and pose in front of the play house in Edinburgh Scotland after watching the musical Moulin Rouge.

Photo M. Rodriguez- The sophomore class cheers with enthusiasm while pointing to the junior class during the "we've got spirit" cheer.

Photo M. Rodriguez- The sophomore class gets technical with the dance moves at the dance competition.

Photo B. Beamer - Monday: Pajama Day!

Photo G. Craft- Tuesday: Western vs. West Coast 

Photo J. Richards- On Wednesdays we wear Pink!

Photo X. Garcia- The freshman class cheers on their classmates during the pep assembly.

Photo M. Rodriguez - Madison Rose and Libby Bell smile at the camera during the homecoming assembly. 

Photo S. Decker - Juniors pose for a photo during the homecoming pep assembly.

Photo A. Benson - Senior Kinlee Hofmann poses with other seniors during the assembly. 

Photo X. Garcia- Gryz cheers on the freshmen during the classic tug-of-war competition.

Photo G. Craft- Riley Billings, Megan Randow, Jessica Tharp, Christi Cochran, and  Jillian Decker show their Warrior pride.

Tailgate Tuesday is a favorite for Homecoming Week, with local vendors setting up at the high school to provide awesome food to the community.

Photo D. Madrid- WHS cheerleaders paint lots of faces at Tailgate Tuesday.

Photo D. Madrid- Local food trucks offer great meal options every year. They, once again, sold out of nearly everything by the time the night was over!

Senior First Attendants

Photo A. Benson - Alayna Study and Maddox Cole are announced as the homecoming first attendance.

Senior Second Attendants

Photo A. Benson - Kathya Navarro and Caden Clark are announced as the homecoming second attendance. 

Junior Attendants

Photo A. Benson - Miriam Gaytan and Derrik Hackbarth are announced as homecoming attendees.

Sophomore Attendants

Photo A. Benson - Jazmine Wilkinson and Logan Anderson are announced as homecoming attendees.

Freshman Attendants

Photo A. Benson - Avery Donahue and Braylon Kidgell are announced as homecoming attendees.