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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
Adeline Harper

Adeline Harper, Editor-in-Chief

Senior

3rd year with The Prowler

 

As Editor-in-Chief for this year, I am excited to be back on The Prowler. Outside of journalism, I enjoy listening to music, quilting, being outdoors, lifting weights, and researching new facts about my favorite subjects, which include music history, reptiles and amphibians, anatomy, and nature in general.

All content by Adeline Harper

‘Starrs align’

Adeline Harper, Editor-in-Chief
April 23, 2024
Awards and KICs

Awards and KICs

Adeline Harper, Avari Addow, Madi Handley, Jason Hill, Mateya Petrova, and Noah Santos
April 20, 2024
Senior pitcher Jack Ryan tosses the ball in between games. Starr’s Mill cruised through region play outscoring their region opponents 117 runs to 11. Now the question is, are they prepared for a deep playoff run?

[Photo] Baseball finishes region play undefeated, prepares for deep postseason run

Crista Alarcon, Editor
April 19, 2024
Sophomore Maddy Johnson recently watched “Wednesday” a story full of adventure about the teenage school years of Wednesday Addams. The cast includes Jenna Ortega, Emma Meyers, Tyler Galpin, and Catherine Zeta-Jones.

[Photo] Panther Flix

Grace Weatherly, Staff Writer
April 19, 2024
One of science teacher John Sexton’s favorite films is “Fantastic Fungi,” a documentary that tells the story behind fungi’s long life. The film was directed by Louie Schwartzberg and narrated by Brie Larson.

[Photo] Panther Flix

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
April 12, 2024
Back to KICs

Back to KICs

Adeline Harper, Avari Addow, Caroline Drez, Chloe Fitzsimmons, Tori Poliak, and Parker Sobczak
April 12, 2024
Members of the freshman baseball team watch from the dugout. The freshman team consists of 17 8th graders and only 2 freshmen, which is the most middle schoolers the team has had. The shared goal of the team is to improve their skills to play for JV or varsity in the future.

[Photo] More to it than success

Adaleigh Weber, Editor
April 11, 2024
Peachtree City is home to golf carts, golf courses, outdoor shopping malls, and 100 miles of trails. This segment explores the importance and role of nature and talks about how to identify, maintain, and safely observe the wildlife found in Peachtree City.

Wild about Peachtree City wildlife

Adeline Harper, Editor-in-Chief
April 10, 2024
Sophomore Sauj Das recently watched “Enola Holmes,” a story about adventure, mysteries, and independence. The film’s cast includes Millie Bobby Brown, Louis Partridge, Henry Cavill, and Sam Clafin.

[Photo] Panther Flix

Avari Addow, Staff Writer
April 8, 2024
Taking a break with KICs

Taking a break with KICs

Adeline Harper, Caroline Drez, Madi Handley, Tori Poliak, Sarah Saltos, and Noah Santos
March 29, 2024
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Enchanted KICs

Enchanted KICs

Adeline Harper, Avari Addow, Jason Hill, Mateya Petrova, and Madeline Therriault
March 22, 2024
Arcane is an animation series of the action-adventure genre with a steampunk aesthetic and a dramatic yet complex expression of emotion.

[Photo] Panther Flix

Lucy Liu, Staff Writer
March 22, 2024

Pinch of Positivity

Adeline Harper, Editor-in-Chief
March 19, 2024
Short week, short KICs

Short week, short KICs

Adeline Harper, Adebola Adepoju, Mateya Petrova, Parker Sobczak, and Grace Weatherly
March 15, 2024
In March 2024, the SAT changed from pencil and paper to Bluebook, an online testing application. Digital SAT test taking has removed the positive aspects of traditional testing, and replaced it with distractions, holes to jump through for making annotations, and increased eye fatigue.

Opinion: Traditional, not digital

Adeline Harper, Editor-in-Chief
March 14, 2024
Last week, Starr’s Mill choir participated in the Georgia Large Group Performance Evaluation. All three choirs earned a score of 1 out of 5 overall, and 1s in each individual category while performing music in Class B. The Treble and Freshman choir went on Tuesday, and the Chanticleer choir went on Wednesday.

Choir earns all Superior ratings at LGPE

Adeline Harper, Editor-in-Chief
March 13, 2024
Crescendo of KICs

Crescendo of KICs

Adeline Harper, Jason Hill, Lucy Liu, Noah Santos, Parker Sobczak, and Grace Weatherly
March 8, 2024
Senior Bo Walker walks back to the dugout after hitting a home run. Walker hit two home runs in the 6-0 win over McIntosh.

[Photo] Double whammy!

Crista Alarcon, Editor
March 8, 2024
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Signs announcing the beginning of construction on the Redwine tunnel. Construction will begin this summer. No completion date has been announced.

[Photo] Construction date announced for Redwine tunnel

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
March 1, 2024
Celebrating representation with KICs

Celebrating representation with KICs

Adeline Harper, Avari Addow, Adebola Adepoju, Caroline Drez, Eliah Richards, and Madeline Therriault
March 1, 2024
Eighth grader Maddox Mothershed stops a ground ball hit by a Locust Grove batter. Head coach Taylor Sweeney credited the 3-2 win to successful fielding.

[Photo] Freshmen baseball wins third game of the season

Adaleigh Weber, Editor
March 1, 2024
Senior Simon Ruiz has been selected as the first Player of the Week for the spring sports season. Ruiz was chosen for his assists in games and leadership skills.

Simon Ruiz

Adeline Harper, Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2024
Laura

[Photo] Golden Apple – Laura Alldredge

Kaylan Cape, Staff Writer
February 29, 2024
Math teacher Heather McNally is currently watching “Billions.” The show follows a hedge fund manager and how he tries to sway an attorney away from noticing him.

[Photo] Panther Flix

Adebola Adepoju, Staff Writer
February 16, 2024
Fall in love with KICs

Fall in love with KICs

Adeline Harper, Madi Handley, Clio Long, Jenson Mahr, Mateya Petrova, and Noah Santos
February 16, 2024
Monty Python and the Holy Grail, directed by Terry Giliam and Terry Jones, portrays the legend of King Arthur in a satirical manner with elements of adventure and comedy throughout.

[Photo] Panther Flix

Lucy Liu, Staff Writer
March 1, 2024

Real Talk

Adeline Harper and Adaleigh Weber
February 15, 2024
Head coach Chad Philips gives a post-game speech at East Coweta. After 34 years of coaching high school football, Phillips announced his retirement.

[Photo] Head football coach Chad Phillips announces retirement

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
February 15, 2024
An arrangement of sheet music, colored pencils, a mask, and a viola. These items can be found in fine arts classrooms.

[Photo] Inspiring the arts

Adaleigh Weber, Editor
February 16, 2024
Senior Rachel recently watched the 2023 movie “Saltburn.” The film follows Oliver and his obsession with his classmate Felix, where his lies and impulses cause many problems in Felix’s life.

[Photo] Panther Flix

Parker Sobczak, Staff Writer
February 9, 2024

[Video] Sports Update

Adaleigh Weber, Editor
February 8, 2024

[Video] Pantherettes preparing to defend state title

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
February 7, 2024
Hiking and going to the gym both provide different mental and health benefits. Editor Adaleigh Weber and Editor-in-Chief Adeline Harper discuss their opinions on which activity is more beneficial.

Head 2 Head

Adeline Harper and Adaleigh Weber
February 5, 2024
Leaping into KICs

Leaping into KICs

Adeline Harper, Jessica Doyle, Chloe Fitzsimmons, Clio Long, Mateya Petrova, and Tori Poliak
February 3, 2024
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[Photo] 24 in ’24

Eliah Richards, Staff Writer
February 5, 2024
Science teacher Austin Enriquez recently watched “The Count of Monte Cristo.” This movie, made in 2002, is just one of the many adaptations to the classic book written in 1844 by Alexandre Dumas.

[Photo] Panther Flix

Caroline Drez, Staff Writer
February 2, 2024
Freshman Chloe Tucker has been selected as the ninth Farmers Insurance Player of the Week for the winter sports season. Tucker was chosen for cutting time throughout the season and helping the team win its 24th consecutive county championship.

[Photo] Chloe Tucker

Clio Long, Staff Writer
February 2, 2024
Senior swimmer Jonah Hendrickson has been selected as the eighth Farmers Insurance Player of the Week for the winter sports season. Hendrickson was chosen by head coach Derek Abrams for his leadership on the team.

Jonah Hendrickson

Adeline Harper, Editor-in-Chief
February 2, 2024
Tat Kragge

[Photo] Golden Apple – Samantha Krage

Ella Bissonnette, Staff Writer
February 1, 2024

[Video] Pep rally recognizes winter sports, prepares students for post-season

Katie Johnson, Editor
January 31, 2024
Rally up with KICs

Rally up with KICs

Adeline Harper, Caroline Drez, Chloe Fitzsimmons, Jenson Mahr, Noah Santos, and Madeline Therriault
January 26, 2024
“My Life with the Walter Boys” is a new series that fans have fallen in love with, including freshman Maggie Mendes. The series has already been renewed for another season.

[Photo] Panther Flix

Caroline Drez, Staff Writer
January 26, 2024
“The Goonies” is a classic adventure and comedy movie directed by Richard Donner following the adventures of a group of young kids trying to save their home.

[Photo] Panther Flix

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
January 19, 2024
Stay warm with KICs

Stay warm with KICs

Adeline Harper, Chloe Fitzsimmons, Tori Poliak, Eliah Richards, and Parker Sobczak
January 19, 2024
Returning with KICs

Returning with KICs

Adeline Harper, Jae Ardoin, Jessica Doyle, Caroline Drez, Noah Santos, and Madeline Therriault
January 12, 2024
“7Seeds” is an animated series by studio Gonzo following seven groups of young adults of different skill sets and backgrounds as they navigate a new world of mess up proportions.

[Photo] Panther Flix

Eliah Richards, Staff Writer
January 16, 2024
“Star Trek: The Original Series,” directed by Gene Roddenberry, takes place out in space following the crew of the Enterprise as they make their way through space.

[Photo] Panther Flix

Eliah Richards, Staff Writer
December 11, 2023
Senior Sophia Cochran cheers on senior Ishan Kasaju while he swims the 500-yard freestyle. She had qualified in the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 2 minutes, 4.33 seconds. The team recently defeated Sandy Creek and Fayette County.

[Photo] Race against time

Clio Long, Staff Writer
December 6, 2023

Pinch of Positivity

Adeline Harper, Editor-in-Chief
December 5, 2023
“The Little Mermaid: Live Action,” directed by Rob Marshall, takes place under the sea, following the life of Ariel and her companions.

[Photo] Panther Flix

Page Barksdale, Staff Writer
December 1, 2023
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[Video] Sports Update

Kaylan Cape, Staff Writer
November 16, 2023
Junior Lincoln DeLaere catches a pass from junior quarterback Logan Inagawa. DeLaere scored one of the three touchdowns for the Panthers.

[Photo] Panthers defeat Whitewater, win 10th region championship

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
November 9, 2023
Senior relaxes on her phone while assignments pile up. Senior skip day has been a Starr’s Mill tradition, but recently it has gotten worse and some seniors skip every month instead of only once a year. This exceeds the five day unexcused absence limit and could result in unintended, harmful consequences.

[Photo] Opinion: Senior skip days excessive, unnecessary

Adaleigh Weber, Editor
November 7, 2023

[Video] Sports Update

Adeline Harper, Editor-in-Chief
November 3, 2023
Sophomore Elliott Dale is currently reading “Dark Ages” by Pierce Brown. “Dark Ages” is the fifth book in the science fiction series, “Red Rising.” The book is about a dystopian society where class is structured based on color.

Panther Reads

Adeline Harper, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2023
“Grey’s Anatomy” is a modern-day drama with 19 seasons and follows multiple lives of surgical advisors and their interns.

[Photo] Panther Flix

Caroline Drez, Staff Writer
October 27, 2023
Seniors Jacob M. Spitznagle, Hunter Meeks, and Max Prozny pose for a picture together on the sidelines. Meeks and Prozny are kickers, while Spitznagle is a part of the teams offense.

[Photo] Panther football dominates on Senior Night

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
October 27, 2023
“Oppenheimer,” directed by Christopher Nolan, takes place in WWII and follows the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer and the creation of the atomic bomb.

[Photo] Panther Flix

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
October 23, 2023
Junior Jeremiah Potter celebrates the win after a challenging back and forth game against Northgate. Potter scored twice in the win. Starr’s Mill JV football has now won three consecutive games.

[Photo] JV football defeats Northgate, extends win streak to 3

Jason Hill, Staff Writer
October 19, 2023
Head coach Peyton Dean talks to her young team to make pitching adjustments. Starr’s Mill finished their season missing the playoffs for the second year in a row.

[Photo] Softball misses playoffs for the second year in a row, focused on developing youth

Noah Santos, Staff Writer
October 17, 2023
“There Will be Blood” directed by Paul Thomas Anderson displays messages of how the American Dream is not always successful and greed and control can take over easily through the story of an oil barren.

[Photo] Panther Flix

Tori Poliak, Staff Writer
October 15, 2023
Freshman Nolan Blackwell rushes for a big gain late in the first half. Starr’s Mill and McIntosh battled back and forth until late in the fourth quarter.

[Photo] JV Panthers continue win streak with nail-biting win over McIntosh

Jason Hill, Staff Writer
October 6, 2023
Senior Tyanna Smith and junior Emma Catherine Arnold walk toward the dugout after scoring a run. The Panthers said farewell to their seniors on Senior Night.

[Photo] Panther softball ends season with win on Senior Night

Noah Santos, Staff Writer
October 5, 2023
Field goal team runs off the field. Players include (from left to right) junior Trevor Gapp, senior Jacob Spitznagle, senior Zach Berger and sophomore Andrew Spitznagle. On Friday, the Panthers hosted the Trinity Lions in the annual Homecoming game, losing 17-10. Trinity now leads the region with a 3-0 record.

[Photo] Panthers eye improvements after losing Homecoming game to Trinity, 17-10

Crista Alarcon, Editor
October 5, 2023

[Video] Pinch of Positivity

Adeline Harper, Editor-in-Chief
October 4, 2023

Real Talk

Adeline Harper and Katie Johnson
October 3, 2023
Junior Ben Anderson is the ninth Farmers Insurance Player of the Week for the fall sports season. Anderson was chosen by head football coach Chad Phillips for his aggressiveness on the field and his hard work.

Ben Anderson

Adeline Harper, Editor-in-Chief
September 29, 2023
Sports Update - Flag football

Sports Update

Adeline Harper, Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2023
“Scorpions” is a show about a group of genius misfits that work together to fight against the threats of the high-tech computer age.

[Photo] Panther Flix

Grace Weatherly, Staff Writer
September 22, 2023
Mike Earwood is an inductee into the inaugural class of the Starr’s Mill Hall of Fame. Earwood is credited for being the first Starr’s Mill high school football coach as well as the first athletic director. While head coach, Earwood worked with current head coach Chad Philips to build the football team from scratch as well as build Panther Stadium.

Hall of Fame inductee – Mike Earwood

Adeline Harper, Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 2023
Starr’s Mill football team runs onto the field before defeating Lagrange 21-7. “I think we played well and we executed well,” sophomore Andrew Spitznagle said. “We practiced well the entire week. I think we practiced how we played tonight.” Senior running back Dorsey Benefield led the offense with 28 attempts for 106 yards and one touchdown. Benefield now leads the team with six touchdowns this season.

[Photo] Panthers begin region play with 21-7 win over LaGrange in inaugural Hall of Fame game

Crista Alarcon, Editor
September 21, 2023
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