The student-run online newspaper for Starr's Mill High School

The Prowler

The student-run online newspaper for Starr's Mill High School

The Prowler

The student-run online newspaper for Starr's Mill High School

The Prowler

Sophomore Will Yarbrough scans the field for an open receiver during the Panthers’ game against the East Coweta Indians in Sharpsburg last Thursday. A brand new Panther offense rose up, showing tons of promise in a tight contest that ended in a 21-20 victory for East Coweta. Yarbrough made his first start as the team’s quarterback count with six pass completions for 127 yards and two touchdown passes as well as 11 carries for 25 yards. On the contrary, he still showed signs of inexperience with two lost fumbles in the second half.

‘We were gassed’

Daniel Stackhouse, Sports Editor
September 6, 2020
Starr’s Mill fans watch from the outfield as the Lady Panthers play Northside. Through the month of August into September, spectators have had to follow several rules and regulations implemented by the GHSA and the county. As football approaches, the school has laid out several rules to follow throughout the season to slow the spread of COVID-19. These regulations include less seating and adjustments to the student section.

Shifting into September

Daniel Stackhouse, Sports Editor
September 3, 2020
Point North, a pop-punk band based in Los Angeles, released “No One’s Listening” on Aug 19. The song describes the never-ending issues revolving around ICE and their inhumane detention centers. “No One’s Listening” goes into detail about the horrors adults and children face in their day to day lives while in the detainment centers.

A call to action

Rachel Laposka, Op-ed Editor
August 28, 2020
The class of 2021 gather to show off their freshly decorated parking spots. Although senior year will look different for the class, they are trying to make the most out of all of their opportunities.

Senior Walk

Mary Jane Gagliano, Editor-in-Chief
August 17, 2020
Panther alumnae Paige Andrews (class of 2020) aboard second base awaiting the next hit. Replacing last year’s seniors is not the biggest challenge facing softball and the rest of the fall sports teams. The biggest question relates to COVID-19 and if teams will even have a season.

Hygiene and hypotheticals

Daniel Stackhouse, Sports Editor
August 3, 2020
In March of this past year, COVID-19 put a hold on all sports at all levels. Last month, the GHSA made the decision for sports to return for conditioning. Fall sports have had to create practicing strategies to get the most work done possible and maintain expectations for success.

Back in business

Daniel Stackhouse, Sports Editor
July 13, 2020
Philadelphia 76ers forward and center Joel Embiid finishes a dunk. General manager Sam Hinkie coined the phrase “Trust the process” when rebuilding the 76ers, with Embiid as one of the key components of the rebuild. I have had a wild journey from the beginning of the school year to now. Through my development as a journalist over the past year, my story is one of personal growth and trusting the process.

Trusting the process

Daniel Stackhouse, Staff Writer
May 22, 2020
Throughout my time with The Prowler, I’ve been able to gain real-life journalism experience and determine what career path I want to go into. From talking to students, to alumni, to professional athletes, I’ve learned so much that I hope to contribute to my future.

My journey through journalism

Caylee Cicero, Editor-in-Chief
May 22, 2020
Load More Stories

Comments (0)

We welcome your comments, but only those comments that are appropriate for a high school publication will be posted. Comments that are derogatory or use inappropriate or vulgar language will not be posted.
All The Prowler Picks Reader Picks Sort: Newest