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Annika Pepper, Photography Editor

Junior Annika Pepper is a three-year member of The Prowler staff.  This is her second year as Photography Editor.

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MUSINGS, the school’s annual literary-art magazine, is accepting original submissions until March 12.

[PHOTO] Annual literary-art magazine now accepting submissions

March 5, 2021
Head coach Brent Moseley congratulates senior designated hitter Sean White following a solo home run. Starr’s Mill scored two home runs in two innings. The Panthers tallied five runs on only seven hits. White will be playing baseball with the Georgia Southern Eagles next spring.

[PHOTO] It only takes a spark

March 5, 2021
KIC week of March 1

[PHOTO] Five more in the books

March 6, 2021
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[PHOTO] Andrew Cole

March 5, 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.

[PHOTO] Golden Apple – Ashley Collins

March 4, 2021
Feb. 11, 2021 - Backpack sits on a car hood prior to winter break.

Starr Gazing

March 1, 2021
Adeline Harper recommends Mozart’s “Sinfonia Concertante” in E flat major, a piece of classical music that Harper enjoys for its expressive melody and string solos.

[PHOTO] Panther Tracks

February 26, 2021
KIC week of Feb 22

[PHOTO] Keeping It Cold

February 27, 2021
kic week of feb 8

[PHOTO] Walking in a KIC wonderland

February 12, 2021
Freshman forward Mia Hargrove sets up for a free kick during the Lady Panthers’ home match against the St. Pius X Lady Golden Lions this past Tuesday. Due to an incomplete roster and inexperienced players on the field, the girls could not handle St. Pius and suffered a 4-0 defeat. Starr’s Mill had trouble getting past midfield all game long, only putting up one shot on goal. In contrast, St. Pius racked up 24 shots on goal on top of keeping the game in Panther territory.

[PHOTO] ‘Deer in headlights’

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.

[PHOTO] The woman, the alumnae, the legend

February 12, 2021
The booster club for the dance team at Starr’s Mill has been working on preparing a new in-school studio for the Pantherettes. This includes new floors and a hand-painted mural.

[PHOTO] Spinning into a new studio

February 11, 2021
Senior Michael Townsend (left) and junior Malachi Townsend (right) move down the court with the basketball. The Townsend brothers have stood out on the boys team as a dominant and versatile pair. All their lives, they have pursued basketball excellence as they push each other to greater heights. Beyond that, the brothers have forged a strong brotherly bond off of the court.

[PHOTO] The Brothers Townsend

February 10, 2021
Sophomore Alaina Campbell’s favorite song at the moment is “drivers license” by Olivia Rodrigo. The song talks about teenage heartbreak and how she’s coping with it.

[PHOTO] Panther Tracks

February 6, 2021
KIC week of feb 1

[PHOTO] 6 more weeks of KICs

February 5, 2021
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[PHOTO] Kamdyn Kasler

February 5, 2021
Jan. 15, 2021 - Cerulean marbles cemented in stone slab in the courtyard between the 600 and 700 hallways.

Starr Gazing

February 4, 2021
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[PHOTO] Kelly Fox

January 29, 2021
KIC week of jan 25

[PHOTO] P-KICs

January 29, 2021
Special Programs Night is when students and their families go from classroom to classroom learning about different application-based classes that Starr’s Mill has to offer. This year, Special Program Night will go virtual to ensure the health and safety of those interested.

[PHOTO] Special Programs Night going virtual

January 29, 2021
Senior Brandon Allison guards senior Evan Gilliarders. “A lot of out scoring comes from our starting five, but a lot of stellar defense comes from the bench,” head coach Josh Reeves said. ”We’re a team that tries to be balanced.”

[PHOTO] Boys bounce back, Hester hits milestone

January 25, 2021
kic week of jan 18

[PHOTO] Rocking out KICs

January 22, 2021
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[PHOTO] Maurice Massey

January 15, 2021
Over the holidays, English teacher Nancy Close read “A Gentleman in Moscow” by Amor Towles. This book focuses on a man influenced by the Russian revolution.

[PHOTO] Panther Reads

January 18, 2021
I present the Region 2-AAAAA championship trophy to the Starr’s Mill football team after their 38-7 victory over the McIntosh Chiefs last season. Since I really started getting into sports, I have grown to love several aspects of them. Covering Panther football’s 2018 quarterfinal game against the Dutchtown Bulldogs signifies my favorite sports moment and symbolizes why sports matter.

[PHOTO] Why sports matter to me

January 14, 2021
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[PHOTO] Jaclyn Hester

January 15, 2021
Junior Evan Courville maneuvers around the court to shoot another three-pointer for Starr’s Mill. “They started playing this three-two zone, so I saw the openings,” junior Evan Courville said. ”[My teammates] got in the middle and passed it out, and I was able to knock them down and help my team.” Courville ended the night with four three-pointers and 17 total points.

[PHOTO] Turnovers and turnarounds

December 17, 2020
KIC week of dec 7

[PHOTO] Cramming in some KICs

December 11, 2020
Gavin POW

[PHOTO] Gavin Necessary

December 11, 2020
Recently, Starr’s Mill has decided to switch to a new hybrid schedule that is commonly referred to as “Hybrid 2.0.” While this schedule has its benefits, many new issues are arising. One way to fix all the issues is to just go fully virtual.

[PHOTO] Opinion: Ketchup is better than mustard

December 10, 2020
Starr’s Mill offense communicates in a huddle during their round two state playoff game against the Coffee Trojans where the Panthers were eliminated 24-9. Starr’s Mill put up a good fight, but Coffee was able to outperform the Panthers late in the game to take the win. The Panther offense controlled the clock for over half an hour of game time, but set a season low in points scored with only one touchdown and a safety. Whether it be a strong punting game, a flustered backfield, or going up against an overall stronger program, here are the final three takeaways of the season.

[PHOTO] Gameday Takeaways, Playoffs – Round 2

December 9, 2020
Head coach Chad Phillips talks with the offense during a timeout in the Panthers’ second round playoff game against the Coffee Trojans. Starr’s Mill ran with the Trojans for a while, but progressively lost control as the game went on, resulting in a 24-9 loss to eliminate Starr’s Mill from the playoffs. Against Coffee, Starr’s Mill set a season low for points scored and a season high for points allowed.

[PHOTO] Just like that, it was over

December 7, 2020
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