Student Life

Student Assembly Brings Lots of Laughs Before Finals

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.

Photo A. Hicks - Worland Aquatic Center rides through downtown Worland.

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

Sarah Staley

Brian Aagard

Jessica Tharp

Stock Show Success 11/20/25

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.

By Mateo Rodriguez & Cruz Pfeiffer

Staff Writers

Billings- Worland High School sophomore Aspyn Hamilton earned top honors at the Northern International Livestock Exposition (NILE) in Billings in October.

“The NILE is a stock show in Billings, Montana, where people from all over come to participate and show their livestock. One program offered through the NILE is the NILE Merit Heifer Program, which I participate in. It’s a really big event and a great opportunity for students and participants to gain experience in showing and working with animals,” Hamilton explained.

This is Hamilton’s second year participating in the Merit Heifer Program. Hamilton showed two lambs at the beginning of the week - one breeding ewe and one market ewe. The breeding ewe placed fourth in her class. Hamilton also competed in showmanship, which she said went really well.

Hamilton took top Grand Champion honors in the NILE Merit Heifer Progeny Pen with her original Merit Heifer, Miss Darla, along with her baby, Dave.

Hamilton explained, “My heifer and her calf were donated to me [by LB Farms in Powell] through the NILE Merit Heifer Program, so I didn’t purchase them. I bought my lambs in March. I’ve worked with my lambs from the moment I got them all the way through showing them in the ring. I’ve been working with my heifer for about two years, and her calf for just under a year, and I’ll continue working with him as I plan to show him this year and next year.”

Hamilton has a long family history in ranching.

“We are a fifth-generation ranch, and our operation is over 100 years old,” Hamilton said. “I’ve been involved in agriculture since I was born, spending time in the lambing barn and learning alongside my grandpa. I continue to grow and gain knowledge in something I truly love. Ranching is a big part of who I am, and it’s definitely a family effort — our operation wouldn’t run without every single one of us working together.”

Hamilton said she would definitely recommend this program to any student who wants to get more involved in agriculture, learn about the beef industry, or start showing animals. Hamilton said was lucky to have an amazing donor from Powell, Wyoming, who has been incredibly supportive from the moment she got her heifer.

Hamilton commented, “That’s one of the best things about the NILE Merit Heifer Program — it gives you so many new connections and helps you build relationships with people from all over. It also gives you valuable knowledge to contribute to my family’s operation, including learning about breeding, nutrition, and the cattle market. It’s an amazing opportunity for students who want to expand their horizons and grow in the beef industry.”

Haunted House Hype 11-20-25

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.

WHS Students and Staff Participate in the Museum's Annual Quick Draw

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 B. Beamer - Pamela Greek stands outside of the museum next to the pottery kiln as it fires some new pieces.

10/31/2025: UW College Fair 🤠

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.

Photo- K. Miller

(Top row) Katelyn Coffman, Ella Garcia, Hailey Wall, Hailey Hartley, Brailynn Preicado, Kennedy Bassett, Tessa McClain, Wynter Jones. (Bottom row) Aedyn Donahue, Leona Vickers, Ava Tapia, Tylee Clark, Delanie Johnson, Timber Decker, Avery Utterback and Kale Kienlen. All pose for a picture in front of the University of Wyoming in Laramie at the "School To Scrubs" College Fair.

10/31/2025: If the Shoe Fits!

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 S. Radabaugh- Roxie DeWitt, Amelia Mitchell, Ivy Radabaugh, and Skyler Green sing their hearts out during "Cinderella."

10/24/25: Travel Abroad

Photo- S. Staley

Worland students and their family members enjoy a night at the theater in London during the 2025 EF Tour in June.

By Leila Anderson

Staff Writer

Worland- A group of 38 students, teachers, and parents from Worland had the unique opportunity to travel to Scotland and London with an Education First Tour in June. Group leader Sarah Staley said, “It was a lot of fun, and it was more than just a health and science trip.”

Some of the highlights include getting some free time, being able to walk around, and getting to see the castle in Scotland. The group visited various museums, sampled lots of local cuisine, and got a tour of the Globe Theater made famous by William Shakespeare. Going on a ghost tour in Scotland was another event to remember. Going to all the museums, getting to ride to the eye of London (a giant Ferris wheel), riding bikes in London, and getting an Uber ride for the first time with Staley all made the trip a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The weather cooperated for the most part, although it did rain a little bit, and travelers got to celebrate Jon Arellano’s birthday in Europe. The trip lasted a total of two weeks at the beginning of June.

If that sounds like fun, ask Sarah Staley about the upcoming trip to Greece scheduled for the summer of 2027. It’s not too late to sign up!

www.eftours.com/2811143DT

10/24/2025: 🌴S.U.M.M.E.R.🌴

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 J. Tharp - Beckett Tharp recovers from his truck accident over the summer with the help of his friend Zane Lentsch.

HOMECOMING WEEK!

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 X. Garcia- Freshman class sponsor, Karen Grzybowski cheers on her class at the assembly.

DRESS UP DAYS!!!

Photo B. Beamer - Monday: Pajama Day!

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

Photo J. Richards- On Wednesdays we wear Pink!

Photo K. Anderson - Thursday: Adam Sandler Movie Day!

Friday of Homecoming Week is Warrior Day!

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!

Homecoming Week

👑Warrior Royalty👑

King & Queen

Photo A. Benson - Brynlee Roady and Ethan Partridge are announced as the homecoming king and queen.

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.

Homecoming Parade & Friday Night Lights

Photos by J. Bozeman

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