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Abi Carter, Features Editor

Sophomore Abi Carter is a two-year member of The Prowler staff. She is the Features Editor.

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Jahnvi Nakrani

Jahnvi Nakrani

May 6, 2021
Starr’s Mill sending nine to state Governor's Honors Program

Starr’s Mill sending nine to state Governor’s Honors Program

May 3, 2021
End of testing, not the end of the year

End of testing, not the end of the year

April 23, 2021
Robin Huggins received the Golden Apple Award from Farmers Insurance for the second time in her teaching career. She prioritizes a connection with her students and the engagement of her classes through collaboration.

Golden Apple – Robin Huggins

March 25, 2021
Bettina Zeeb has joined the Starr’s Mill family as a new member in the attendance office. Throughout her daughter’s scholastic career, Zeeb volunteered and was actively involved in the school environment.

Bettina Zeeb

March 19, 2021
Keeping it vaccinated

Keeping it vaccinated

March 13, 2021
Five more in the books

Five more in the books

March 6, 2021
This month’s winner of the Farmers Insurance Golden Apple Award is Ashley Collins. She was nominated by fellow teacher Emily Sweeney for her ability to create relationships with her students and make them feel at home.

Golden Apple – Ashley Collins

March 4, 2021
Eyedress is an indie band with a varied discography. The most popular albums being “Let’s Skip to the Wedding” and “Manila Ice.” The varied tone of Eyedress is unique to most genres.

Quick Hit with Abi Carter

February 12, 2021
Christina Rufenacht is currently participating the Fayette County administrative internship program, but she’s not new to the school. Graduating in 2004, Rufenacht wanted to be a teacher or administrator in Fayette County. Last year, she earned the Fayette County Teacher of the Year award.

The woman, the alumnae, the legend

February 12, 2021
6 more weeks of KICs

6 more weeks of KICs

February 5, 2021
Rocking out KICs

Rocking out KICs

January 22, 2021
‘90s rap artist Coolio released “Gangsta’s Paradise” in 1995. Having listened to it on repeat for the past month, I thought it deserved recognition for its powerful message and addicting tune.

Quick Hit with Abi Carter

January 15, 2021
In November 2020, Randy Hough was elected to represent District 1 on the Board of Education. He is a proud member of the Peachtree City community with a long history in Fayette County.

Fayette County elects new Board member

December 4, 2020
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November 8, 2020
starr sponsor (6)

[PHOTO] life plan starr sponsor 2021

November 8, 2020
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[PHOTO] goins family starr sponsor 2021

November 8, 2020
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[PHOTO] daigle family starr sponsor 2021

November 8, 2020
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[PHOTO] redland grading starr sponsor 2021

November 8, 2020
Gearing up for KICs

Gearing up for KICs

October 28, 2020
Nick Rattingan, also known as Current Joys, produced the song “A Different Age.” Nostalgic and raw, this song is a masterpiece of the ages.

Quick Hit with Abi Carter

October 22, 2020
“Girl in Pieces” by Kathleen Glasgow is a mental-health oriented novel depicting a teen struggling with self-harm and depression. A roller coaster of a plot, this book is recommended to anyone who loves a raw story.

Band-aids don’t fix everything

October 20, 2020
Going back to KICs

Going back to KICs

October 17, 2020
Coming home to KICs

Coming home to KICs

October 9, 2020
Students from the Starr’s Mill French Club participate in last year’s homecoming parade. This year’s theme is cartoons and TV. Aspects of this year, however, have changed. No dance or parade will be held, and dress up days and hallway decorations are limited.

Adjusting the channel on homecoming

October 2, 2020
It's raining KICs

It’s raining KICs

September 26, 2020
Choral director Dr. John Odom instructs Chanticleer from a distance. All students are separated in 6-foot intervals and required to wear masks. Studies have shown that it is safe to sing for 30 minutes without the spread of aerosol in the air. Many students have switched to virtual further reducing the risk of contact, but fewer students and strict guidelines have forced many changes and adaptations in the performing arts.

The show must go on

September 19, 2020

Hybrid harms

September 16, 2020
Kicking off KICs

Kicking off KICs

August 28, 2020
Chase Penland (right) is the Golden Apple recipient for May. He shows compassion and is a positive influence for students. Ashley Collins, who received the award in April, chose Penland because of these qualities.

Golden Apple – May 2020

June 25, 2020
One last time for KICs

One last time for KICs

May 8, 2020
KICs in the homestretch

KICs in the homestretch

May 2, 2020
News coming in at full force

News coming in at full force

April 24, 2020
Whip coffee, dye hair, and read KICs

Whip coffee, dye hair, and read KICs

April 18, 2020
Sit around and read KICs

Sit around and read KICs

April 3, 2020
News to go with your new normal

News to go with your new normal

March 27, 2020
‘KIC’ing with coronavirus

‘KIC’ing with coronavirus

March 20, 2020
Freshman Maggie Wilson conducts research on a Chromebook in Dr. Bonnie Stanford’s 7th period Creative Writing class. AP seminar would have been based on student learning and research on the Chromebooks, but plans for the new course fell through after not enough students chose to take new AP.

AP seminar falls through

March 16, 2020
The week's infected headlines

The week’s infected headlines

March 13, 2020
Don’t say ‘Bye Bye’ to news

Don’t say ‘Bye Bye’ to news

March 6, 2020
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Academic Bowl team members and chaperones stand next to Starbucks sign near Gallaudet campus. The team competed in the regional tournament, but were eliminated in the round of 16.

Merging deaf culture with academics

March 5, 2020
News to eat waffles with

News to eat waffles with

February 28, 2020
Dr. Bonnie Stanford teaches her 7th period Creative Writing class. Next year, she will be teaching the new AP Seminar course. There is no set textbook for this class, and it will be mostly based on student interest.

New APs added to Starr’s Mill rigor

February 26, 2020
A lovely week in news

A lovely week in news

February 15, 2020
Whack week in news

Whack week in news

February 8, 2020
Nate Enloe is making his place at Starr’s Mill through coaching football and assisting in classrooms. He values making personal relationships with his students, and uses his spare time to have a good relationship with his family.

Nate Enloe

February 6, 2020
Timothy Monihan and Farmers Insurance recognize Rob Bell as January’s Golden Apple Award recipient. Bell has brought growth to his program and the robotics club, and is passionate about biking against child abuse. December’s recipient Rebecca Rickeard selected Bell for the award.

Golden Apple – January 2020

January 30, 2020
Week full of frigid headlines

Week full of frigid headlines

January 25, 2020
Thankful for headlines

Thankful for headlines

November 23, 2019
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