Friday, November 3rd
The 6th annual Chili Cook off is a friendly and tasty competition for all of Pumas to enjoy! Please join us on November 16th in the cafeteria from 5:30-7pm for some great comfort food and a chance to connect with our wonderful Powell community. Let’s feel & show the gratitude of those involved, our loved ones and our community of Pumas!
Our 8th grade girls A team deserves a shout out for their amazing effort Wednesdaynight against a very good Newton team. Our Pumas showed so much determination and teamwork and everyone had a super positive attitude. Whitney Foulger did an awesome job pushing the pace which resulted in several baskets. When we got the ball to Kalyhea (Ka-lee-uh) Jordan, her opponents couldn't stop her! Syd Carantit is relentless on defense and was responsible for several steals and turnovers. Even though we came up on the losing side yesterday, we are already excited for another chance at them next week!
YOUR puma Wrestling had our final dual meet of the season last night at Newton, and folks.... it was a tough night. We don't have the individual results yet, but we certainly encountered some really tough opponents. Our team competed with pride and gave all of their might in each match, but we learned some painful lessons about technique and preparedness. That being said, we have a team full of BEASTS and Coaches Ennis and Sprague know we will rally and be ready to face these same athletes again at our district tournament in eleven days.
Congratulations to our 8th grade girls A team for their commanding victory over Goddard last night. We showed composure, discipline and skill the entire game. Izzy Usagani is a natural leader on the court. She scored 10 points, played tough defense and instinctively knew where she always needed to be. Lilly Shurtleff was such a steady and valuable player on the court and made a difference every minute that she was in. And can we talk about Syd Carantit and all the steals she gets each game? She had 5 in the first half alone! Great game Pumas!
Our B team showed a ton of growth from their first game. We tried new formations and positions and our Pumas adapted so well. Peyton Thorson played great defense and caused a number of turnovers for Goddard. Gehna (ga-hen-a) Kanchan is such a hustler! She worked so hard the entire game! Kaitlin Canas made a huge difference with her rebounding and stopped several shots. Our B team never gave up and we are so proud of them!
Thank you to everyone who attended last night's talent show. We had over 180 people attend and our audience was extremely supportive and engaged with every act. Way to be CORE minded! I also want to cngratualte all those talented Pumas for being brave as you stepped out on that stage last night. The Thespian Trpoupe is so proud of:
Tesneem Ilawy
Charlie Mercer
Max Zhang
Isabelle McKaskle,
Jordan Whipple
Madison Troup
Kallen Baird
Alyss Thurmond & Mr. Thurmond
Elora Gundersen
Ellie Milbrath,
Finley France,
Ruben Petrie,
Jacon Baron,
Gemma Srtouse
Jacob Tin
Decker Esquibel (who performed even with a serious injury)
Evelyn Preisinger
Caley Trujillo
Mrs. Marshall
and her Marvelous Merengue Dancers in Spanish 2 Class
AND our 9 creative faculty members that had us all laughing:
Ms Perry
Ms Calkins
Mrs Durbin
Mrs Kasaini
Mrs Ritchie
Mrs Saskowski
Mr Altena
Mrs Thurmond
Ms. Baldwin
Finally Mr Nate for getting our cafetorium ready for the big night!
Thank you again and hope to see you all back next year!