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Addie Ellison

Addie Ellison, Staff Writer

This is senior Addie Ellison's third year as a member of The Prowler staff.  She is a staff writer.

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Ella Fitzgerald’s cover of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” utilizes a fantastic orchestra and Fitzgerald’s voice to produce a cover of a traditional Christmas carol. The song creates the feelings of nostalgia and joy that are associated with Christmas while having the popular jazz sound.

Quick Hit with Addie Ellison

December 7, 2021
The more the merrier

The more the merrier

December 3, 2021
Movie poster for “Ghostbusters: Afterlife.” “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” was released 32 years after the original movies, risking the quality of the franchise. A stellar cast and a heartfelt throwback help the latest Ghostbusters film succeed where other sequels have failed.

Blast from the past

December 1, 2021
Movie covers for the Marvel Cinematic Universe classics. The MCU is known for its spectacular visuals, and characters, but is also known for its repetitive plotlines. In recent years, the universe has found even more success when it pushes past its own boundaries.

When Marvel Studios defies the formula, they find success

November 16, 2021
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

November 15, 2021
Around the Mill

Around the Mill

October 27, 2021
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October 27, 2021
The Starr’s Mill Orchestra and the Rising Starr Orchestra have their annual Halloween concert at 6:30 p.m. on October 28 in Duke Auditorium. The arrangement includes Halloween favorites and traditional orchestra music with a Halloween spin.

Orchestra concert plans to set a spooky mood

October 25, 2021
Fall-Breaking off KICs

Fall-Breaking off KICs

October 8, 2021
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

October 6, 2021
Keeping it chaotic

Keeping it chaotic

October 1, 2021
Around the Mill

Around the Mill

September 15, 2021
“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” opened on September 3 to audiences all over the U.S. The film follows Shang-Chi with his friends and family as they set out to stop the Ten Rings.

Beauty and brawn

September 7, 2021
English teacher Jillian Bowen is the PBIS teacher of the month for August. She was recognized for her responsibility as the English department chair and helping her fellow teachers.

August PBIS winners show responsibility in and out of the classroom

September 1, 2021
Back to basics

Back to basics

August 30, 2021
Rapid reports is a quick news column designed to bring the latest in Starrs Mill news.

Rapid reports

August 20, 2021
Rapid reports is a quick news column designed to bring the latest in Starrs Mill news.

Rapid reports

August 13, 2021
One last time for KICs

One last time for KICs

May 8, 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
The weeks infected headlines

The week’s infected headlines

March 13, 2020
Speech and debate tackles another season

Speech and debate tackles another season

March 10, 2020
Don’t say ‘Bye Bye’ to news

Don’t say ‘Bye Bye’ to news

March 6, 2020
News to eat waffles with

News to eat waffles with

February 28, 2020
Azell Francis speaks to Interact Club about the next level of their club, Rotaract Club. Her first experience in the United States came about through Rotary, the level above Rotaract.

Creating opportunities, building networks

February 19, 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
T-Posing with the news

T-Posing with the news

February 1, 2020
Starr’s Mill High School has decided to expand their programs and pathways in the future into the aviation career path. Rising freshmen and sophomores will be able to sign up for aviation and aviation mechanics starting with registration for 2020-2021 classes.

Aviation program taking flight

January 30, 2020
Week full of frigid headlines

Week full of frigid headlines

January 25, 2020
New year, new headlines

New year, new headlines

January 18, 2020
Hard week full of headlines

Hard week full of headlines

December 14, 2019
Elsa and her friends journey to find the magical voice in Elsa’s head. While the kingdom of Arendelle rests after the events in Frozen, Anna, Kristoff, Sven, and Olaf all get used to the “normal” life. However, Elsa is dealing with a new pressure of feeling like she does not belong. With good songs and a great plot, “Frozen 2” is a wonderful experience for people who enjoyed the first film and its characters.

The cold still doesn’t bother them

December 12, 2019
Headlines for post-break depression

Headlines for post-break depression

December 6, 2019
Next year the Interact Club’s partner The Rotary Club will be starting a three-year foriegn exchange program. The Rotary Club will offer scholarships to cover some of the costs that come with the opportunity.

Interact Club

November 24, 2019
Special week in news

Special week in news

November 15, 2019
Dancing for fun(ding)

Dancing for fun(ding)

November 15, 2019
Times change, news remains

Times change, news remains

November 8, 2019
The scores are in

The scores are in

November 6, 2019
Spooktacular week in news

Spooktacular week in news

November 3, 2019
Honorable mention

Honorable mention

October 11, 2019
Dull week filled with exciting headlines

Dull week filled with exciting headlines

October 5, 2019
Meeting with the headlines

Meeting with the headlines

September 20, 2019
Headlines to come home to

Headlines to come home to

September 13, 2019
Prowler Night at Your Pie

Prowler Night at Your Pie

September 10, 2019
This year, Rising Starr hired a new principal, Kathy Smith. She wants to focus on helping the future students of Starr’s Mill be their best selves academically and creatively.

Changes and opportunities

September 2, 2019
Looking forward to KICs

Looking forward to KICs

August 30, 2019
Bowl full of KICs

Bowl full of KICs

August 23, 2019
This year many changes will affect Starr’s Mill including bookbags, detection dogs, new security doors, and a new grading system. Students around the school will have to learn to adapt to all the new changes while still meeting the tradition of excellence the school maintains.

Securing academics

August 19, 2019
Hot week in news

Hot week in news

August 17, 2019
Last Tuesday, Principal Allen Leonard addressed the school about the code of conduct. During the assembly he stated “I don’t believe in self defense,” which caused a negative reaction throughout the student body. He has since clarified his statement.

Leonard defends his statement

August 13, 2019
With summer right around the corner, many students will apply for their first jobs in the community. Teachers and administrators have also shared this experience, and prove that your first job doesn’t have to match your last.

School off, summer jobs on

May 28, 2019
Headlines to finish off the year

Headlines to finish off the year

May 17, 2019
Loud headlines interrupt quiet week

Loud headlines interrupt quiet week

May 11, 2019
April showers bring May headlines

April showers bring May headlines

May 3, 2019
Starr’s Mill is getting rid of the Principal’s Recognition List. This will take action next school year, and students will not receive a Principal’s Recognition List certificate for grades earned this semester.

Demanding excellence

April 28, 2019
Fiery week ends with a splash

Fiery week ends with a splash

April 19, 2019
Negative news starts April

Negative news starts April

April 12, 2019
Stories to bring in spring… break

Stories to bring in spring… break

March 29, 2019
Panther Pride performs their 2018 show, “Fire and Ice.” On March 22, the theme for the 2019 marching band season was announced.

Panther Pride announces 2019 show

March 26, 2019

Modernizing the Mill

March 24, 2019
Weird holidays meet weird headlines

Weird holidays meet weird headlines

March 15, 2019
Heading toward spring

Heading toward spring

March 8, 2019
FCCLA donates socks to a local homeless shelter. The organization focuses on helping the community and building leaders.

Three FCCLA members advance to state competition

March 5, 2019
Rad headlines that are sure to gag you with a spoon

Rad headlines that are sure to gag you with a spoon

March 1, 2019
A wrap-up before winter break

A wrap-up before winter break

February 15, 2019
The Octagon Club will be hosting Kindness Week the week before winter break. They want to encourage kindness to bring the community together.

Kindness at Starr’s Mill

February 7, 2019
Your Pie dishes up Prowler Night

Your Pie dishes up Prowler Night

February 4, 2019
Headlines leading up to the Super Bowl

Headlines leading up to the Super Bowl

February 4, 2019
Students travel, headlines remain

Students travel, headlines remain

January 25, 2019
Headlines prior to holiday weekend

Headlines prior to holiday weekend

January 18, 2019
The Panther Pride marching band performs during the 2018 Homecoming parade. Each high school performs in Fayetteville’s MLK day parade on a five-year rotation. The Starr’s Mill band will play “We are the World” to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr.’s in this year’s parade held on Jan. 21.

Panther Pride marching to honor Martin Luther King Jr.

January 17, 2019
Three organizations around Starr’s Mill are finding ways to give back to the local community this holiday season.

The giving season

December 7, 2018
Notes of excellence

Notes of excellence

November 16, 2018
Panther Pride performs their show during halftime against Whitewater. So far this season, the band has placed second and eighth in competition.

Panther Pride earns 8th at JSU

October 26, 2018
To start off the season, Starr’s Mill Academic team traveled to Atlanta to compete in the local game show “High-Q.” The team then traveled to McIntosh on Wednesday to compete for the season placements.

[Photo] Academic team on with the season

October 21, 2018
Junior Liam Ravita plays the trumpet as the band performs their “Fire and Ice” halftime show. With the football team having a bye this week, the band will perform a free show for the public.

Free performance scheduled

October 17, 2018
The 1492 news

The 1492 news

October 6, 2018
The Starr’s Mill academic team traveled to Atlanta to compete in the local game show “High-Q.” The team competed well though they fell to Dunwoody High School.

Smarts and skills

October 5, 2018
The Panther Pride travels to Universal Studios this November where they will play music from “Despicable Me 3.” They will leave Nov. 29 and return Dec. 2.

Band members to experience ‘studio’ side of Universal Studios

October 5, 2018
Media before music

Media before music

September 14, 2018
Scott Robinson

Scott Robinson

September 7, 2018
Starr’s Mill Principal Allen Leonard prepares himself for the 2018-19 school year. While on his computer he shows some of the schools new technology elements.

Starr-ting off the school year with Leonard

August 27, 2018
Sporty week in news

Sporty week in news

August 24, 2018
New school year starts new year of news

New school year starts new year of news

August 20, 2018
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