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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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May 20, 2021 - Senior Emily Stackhouse hugs sophomore Andie Whitlock as the seniors say their final goodbye to Starr’s Mill during Senior Walk.

Starr Gazing

May 24, 2021
KIC week of May 17

[PHOTO] Final round of KICs

May 21, 2021
Junior Ryan Drouillard is listening to ¨Like Me¨ by $NOT featuring Iann Dior. This song is the first time these two artists have collaborated.

[PHOTO] Panther Tracks

May 15, 2021
Junior attacker Charlie Crockett scans the field for an opening. Crockett did not score, but did have one assist and collected one ground ball. Starr’s Mill had their worst offensive game of the season, only scoring four goals.

[PHOTO] Not to be

May 10, 2021
KIC Week of May 10

[PHOTO] Vote for KICs!

May 14, 2021
Varsity sideline, competition, and basketball cheer coach Kristie Hayward read “The Four Winds” by Kristin Hannah. The fiction novel illustrates the life of a woman living in the Great Plains and struggling to take care of her two children during the Great Depression.

[PHOTO] Panther Reads

May 10, 2021
KIC week of May 3

[PHOTO] Advanced KICs

May 8, 2021
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[PHOTO] Jahnvi Nakrani

May 6, 2021
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[PHOTO] Heath Whitlock

May 7, 2021
This month’s Golden Apple recipient J.B Campbell with Farmers Insurance sponsor Tim Monahan. Campbell was chosen for his ability to challenge students.

[PHOTO] Golden Apple – J.B. Campbell

May 6, 2021
April 23, 2021- Space between a metal train and the wall creates a shadow.

Starr Gazing

May 3, 2021
Freshman Nash Glover is listening to “Levitating” feat. DaBaby by Dua Lipa. The song was released as a remix of Lipa’s original song with the same name, as part of her second album, “Future Nostalgia.”

[PHOTO] Panther Tracks

April 30, 2021
Senior pitcher Daniel Courtney steps into a pitch. The University of North Georgia commit started at the mount for the Panthers in game two, recording three six strikeouts in three innings. “[The menatility heading into the playoffs was] just continue to stay true to who we are and have high energy throughout the games no matter who we’re playing,” Courtney said. “Every game, just play it to the best of our abilities.”

[PHOTO] Clean sweep

April 29, 2021
KIC week of april 26

[PHOTO] Non-stop KICs

May 3, 2021
U.S. history and AP government teacher Diane Ruane read “Simple Justice” by Richard Kluger as part of an American law class in college. “Simple Justice” takes a look at Brown v. Board of Education’s decision to desegregate schools and the events and people played a part in their decision.

[PHOTO] Panther Reads

April 24, 2021
Senior forward Sara Evans evades Creekside during the Lady Panthers’ game against the Creekside Lady Tigers in the first round of the AAAAA state playoffs. Starr’s Mill struck fast and furiously, ultimately ending in a mercy rule victory 10-0. Evans led the team in goals with four. She will be playing soccer at the University of San Diego next year.

[PHOTO] Lady Panthers mercy rule Creekside in first round of state playoffs

April 22, 2021
KIC week of april 19

[PHOTO] End of testing, not the end of the year

April 23, 2021
Starr’s Mill baseball team poses with the region 2-AAAAA trophy following their game against the McIntosh Chiefs. The Panthers only needed one win against either McIntosh or Northside-Columbus to claim the region title, and they achieved their goal against the Chiefs. This is the program’s fourth consecutive region championship and eleventh in school history.

[PHOTO] Stage one complete

April 19, 2021
Senior Michael LaRusso is listening to

[PHOTO] Panther Tracks

April 17, 2021
KIC week of April 12

[PHOTO] Back into KICs

April 16, 2021
Assistant principal and athletic director Shane Ratliff has read “Energy Bus” by Jon Gordon. The book reveals 10 rules for leading a better life.

[PHOTO] Panther Reads

April 3, 2021
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[PHOTO] Chay Yeager

April 2, 2021
Senior Daniel Courtney prepares to hit the ball. In the bottom of the first, Courtney hit a two-run homerun to put the Panthers up early.

[PHOTO] Stellar pitching, pair of HRs help Panthers defeat Chiefs

April 1, 2021
March 14, 2021 - Watches display different times.

Starr Gazing

March 31, 2021
KIC week of March 29

[PHOTO] Keeping It Relaxing

April 3, 2021
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[PHOTO] Battle for the Troops celebrating tenth anniversary

March 29, 2021
Junior Jeron Agbewali is listening to

[PHOTO] Panther Tracks

March 27, 2021
KIC week of March 22

[PHOTO] Five more days of KICs

March 26, 2021
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[PHOTO] Chloe Thompson

March 26, 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.

[PHOTO] Golden Apple – Robin Huggins

March 25, 2021
Senior pitcher Bryson Daniel steps forward for a pitch. Since starting pitcher senior Eli Jones has been out due to injury, the team has had to improvise on the mound. Along with starting seniors Declan Dun and Daniel Courtney, they have brought in junior Josh Tate and seniors Chay Yeager and Bryson Daniel.

[PHOTO] Getting the swing of things

March 24, 2021
KIC week of March 15

[PHOTO] Keeping it rainy

March 20, 2021
Parking lot attendant Fred Harrington has long enjoyed “Rickenbacker: An Autobiography.” Harrington enjoys this book as his father was personally acquainted with the author, an ace pilot during World War I.

[PHOTO] Panther Reads

March 20, 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.

[PHOTO] Bettina Zeeb

March 19, 2021
Junior Karonline Tompkins’ favorite song right now is “Yellow” by Coldplay. She likes the song’s lyrics and instrumentation.

[PHOTO] Panther Tracks

March 12, 2021
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[PHOTO] Hannah Leon

March 12, 2021
KIC week of March 8

[PHOTO] Keeping it vaccinated

March 13, 2021
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
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[PHOTO] 6 more weeks of KICs

February 5, 2021
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[PHOTO] Kamdyn Kasler

February 5, 2021
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