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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

Abi Carter

Abi Carter, Staff Writer

Junior Abi Carter is a three-year member of The Prowler staff. She is a staff writer.

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Sophomore Yetmel Leacock is listening to “Playboy” by Jx.Zero. This song explains fan behavior and the struggles of the artist’s come up.

Panther Tracks

Abi Carter, Editor
February 26, 2022

Kanye West

Abi Carter, Editor
January 28, 2022
Principal Allen Leonard stands with the recently awarded Teacher of the Year Robin Huggins. Previously a biologist, Huggins found a passion for teaching high school students.

Out with a bang

Abi Carter, Editor
October 22, 2021
Tyler, the Creator released “IFHY” in 2013, making it one of his older pieces. His quality of music from 2013 to 2021 has not changed, which can be experienced on his latest album “CALL ME WHEN YOU GET LOST” that was released in June 2021.

Quick Hit with Abi Carter

Abi Carter, Editor
August 30, 2021
Jahnvi Nakrani

Jahnvi Nakrani

Abi Carter, Features Editor
May 6, 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

Abi Carter, Features Editor
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

Abi Carter, Features Editor
March 19, 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

Abi Carter, Features Editor
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

Abi Carter, Features Editor
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

Abi Carter, Features Editor
February 12, 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

Abi Carter, Features Editor
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

Abi Carter, Features Editor
December 4, 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

Abi Carter, Features Editor
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

Abi Carter, Features Editor
October 20, 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

Abi Carter, Features Editor
October 2, 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

Abi Carter, Features Editor
September 19, 2020

Hybrid harms

Abi Carter, Features Editor
September 16, 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

Abi Carter, Staff Writer
June 25, 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

Abi Carter, Staff Writer
March 16, 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

Abi Carter, Staff Writer
February 26, 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

Abi Carter, Staff Writer
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

Abi Carter, Staff Writer
January 30, 2020
Christie Jarret assists student Micheal Johnson in a science lab. Students were separating bees to calculate the mass of certain atoms. Jarret says its important to have a personal bond with her kids.

Christie Jarret

Abi Carter, Staff Writer
November 18, 2019
Guidance counselor Shellie Edwards returns not just to Starr’s Mill but also the same office she left ten years ago. Edwards works with students whose last names start with Du - Kj.

Shellie Edwards

Abi Carter, Staff Writer
November 11, 2019
Starr’s Mill Marching Band practices ahead of the competition season. They are going for a clean sweep of the season, looking to win all three competitions, which hasn’t happened since 2008.

More than marching

Abi Carter, Staff Writer
October 25, 2019
Tori Davis (middle) and Hannah Defler (left) at last year’s cheerleading awards. Davis was named top 16 in the state and now joins the Texas A&M competition squad.

Three’s company

Abi Carter, Staff Writer
September 22, 2019
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