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The student-run online newspaper for Starr's Mill High School

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Annika Pepper

Annika Pepper, Editor

Senior Annika Pepper is a four-year member of The Prowler staff.  This is her third year as an editor.

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Senior Jaclyn Hester looks for an open player. At Saturday afternoon’s game against McIntosh, Hester made history and broke the schools all-time scoring record. It was previously set at 1,602 by 2021 graduate Alice Anne Hudson.

[Photo] Hester breaks all-time scoring record

January 26, 2022
Senior Peyton Burh is listening to “30/90” by Johnathan Larson. This song was featured in the hit movie musical “Tick Tick Boom.”

[Photo] Panther Tracks

January 25, 2022
Sophomore Brooke Godown (20) brings the ball up the court with sophomore Brooke Herdman (2) and senior Jacklyn Hester (22) in the foreground. “We were at Destin for semester break so that really boosted our momentum and got us going,” Godown said. “It actually helped us a lot more.”

[Photo] Northside dominates second half, defeats Lady Panthers 74-55

January 24, 2022
Senior Ashley Ledford dribbles the ball at soccer practice. Ledford is the first homeschooled student to attend Starr’s Mill under SB 42, allowing her to participate in school athletics.

[Photo] Ledford first homeschool student attending Starr’s Mill under SB 42

January 21, 2022
Freshman Camdyn Curtis is listening to “All Too Well (10 Minute Version)” by Taylor Swift. This song is the re-recorded original version of the shorter “All Too Well” Swift released in 2012.

[Photo] Panther Tracks

January 21, 2022
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[Photo] Sydney Mills

January 21, 2022
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[Photo] December PBIS winners demonstrate willingness to help others

January 20, 2022
U.S. history teacher and varsity boys basketball coach Joshua Reeves sits at his desk with “To Kill A Mockingbird” by Harper Lee. The book focuses on racism in the 1930s and how a small family navigates the struggle between right and wrong in the South.

[Photo] Panther Reads

January 20, 2022
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[Photo] Mary Davis

January 12, 2022
Special Programs Night is going virtual again this year. It can be accessed on the Starr’s Mill website and Schoology page after 5 pm. on January 20.

[Photo] Virtual Special Programs Night available this Thursday

January 18, 2022
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[Photo] Preston Burrus

January 14, 2022
This month’s Golden Apple teacher Lauren Kuykendall pictured with Tim Monihan from Farmers Insurance. Economics teacher Walt Ellison chose her for her dedication to her students and family-like atmosphere in the classroom.

[Photo] Golden Apple – Lauren Kuykendall

January 13, 2022
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Panther Perspectives

January 11, 2022
Senior Evan Courville defends junior Brandon Cheri. After a 61-52 loss to McIntosh, the varsity boys basketball team is 1-8 overall and 0-3 in region play heading into the semester break.

[Photo] Panthers fall to rival McIntosh, remain winless in region play

December 13, 2021
Senior Carrie Consolino brings the ball up the court. In their second region game of the season, Starr’s Mill lost to the McIntosh Chiefs 43-29 despite attempts to push back against the Chief defense.

[Photo] Lady Panthers lose to Lady Chiefs in second region game

December 10, 2021
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[Photo] McKenzie Tucker

December 10, 2021
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[Photo] Samin Sayani

December 13, 2021
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Sophomore Sunny McQuade attempts a free throw. With the final shot to tie the Lady Panthers and the undefeated Heard County Braves, McQuade launched the game into overtime. Starr’s Mill lost 45-42 in a tense, close battle to the finish.

[Photo] Lady Panthers lose to Heard County in tense, tough overtime battle

December 6, 2021
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[Photo] The more the merrier

December 3, 2021
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[Photo] Mia Morrow

December 3, 2021
This month’s Golden Apple teacher Walt Ellison pictured with Tim Monihan from Farmers Insurance. Mathematics teacher J.B. Campbell chose Ellison for how he engages with his students and demonstrates his love for teaching economics.

[Photo] Golden Apple – Walt Ellison

December 2, 2021
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[Photo] All 3 PBIS traits on display in November

December 1, 2021
Starr’s Mill literary-art magazine earned a Superior rating in GSPA’s annual yearbook and literary magazine contest. Sophomore Maiah Pamor also earned Superior for her short story “A Soulmate That Wasn’t Meant To Be.”

[Photo] Literary-art magazine earns Superior rating

November 30, 2021
Senior Evan Courvile prepares to shoot a free throw. Starr’s Mill hosted the Tip-Off Classic by Adidas and went up against Midtown in the final game of the night. The Knights capitalized on a slow third quarter by the Panthers, winning 66-46. “Midtown was a good team [athletically],” head coach Joshua Reeves said. “I think they caused us to change a lot of the shots we wanted, and because of that we couldn’t finish very well.”

[Photo] At the ‘tip’ of momentum

November 19, 2021
Senior Spencer Jerome is listening to “Butterflies” by Samsa. The song highlights the ups and downs of relationships.

[Photo] Panther Tracks

November 18, 2021
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[Photo] William Yarbrough

November 19, 2021

[Video] Coach’s Corner

November 18, 2021
Senior captains walk out onto the field for the coin toss. For the senior class of 2022 it was their last time playing in Panther Stadium. “Basically that’s what we do, we treat it like our last game,” Stampley said. “We give everything all our guts, everything blood sweat and tears on the field and we just play our hearts out all the way to the clock says zero zero in the fourth quarter.”

[Photo] Winning mindset helps Panthers advance to second round of state playoffs

November 17, 2021
The Starr’s Mill media center will host a book swap December 6-17. Students can participate by donating books published in the last 10 years. Books can also be purchased for $1.

[Photo] Book swap returning in time for holiday break

November 19, 2021
Senior Carrie Consolino walks the ball up the court. At the Starr’s Mill Tip-off Classic by Adidas, varsity girls basketball lost 46-33 after a scoreless third quarter that allowed the Calhoun Lady Yellow Jackets to open a big lead.

[Photo] Calhoun Lady Yellow Jackets capitalize in 3rd quarter, defeat Starr’s Mill 46-33

November 17, 2021
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[Photo] Micaiah Shaber

November 12, 2021
Starr’s Mill economics teacher Walt Ellison earned a $150 Amazon gift card after submitting a 60-second video explaining why he teaches economics. The video was part of a competition sponsored by the Georgia Council on Economic Education.

[Photo] Economics teacher wins GCEE video competition

November 5, 2021
Junior Brandon Drummond is listening to “Put on” by Jeezy. The song discusses Jeezy’s love for the city of Atlanta.

[Photo] Panther Tracks

November 5, 2021
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[Photo] Marc Stampley

November 5, 2021
This month’s Golden Apple teacher J.B. Campbell pictured with Tim Monihan from Farmers Insurance. English teacher Brandon Kendall selected Cambell for his teaching skills and his dedication to his students.

[Photo] Golden Apple – J.B. Campbell

October 29, 2021
Starr’s Mill welcomes alumnus Nicholas Castagna. Castagna previously taught math at Whitewater High School for nine years.

[Photo] Nicholas Castagna

October 29, 2021
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[Photo] October PBIS awardees help others, honor commitments

November 1, 2021
Junior Greigh Joseph crosses the goal line late in the second quarter. Both teams went into the game hoping for a victory and the top spot in the region standings. “We lost our keys and our players just didn’t key in on what they’re supposed to see because they’re so used to the run,” head coach Chad Phillips said.

[Photo] Change of course

October 29, 2021
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[Photo] Andre Laurent

October 29, 2021
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[Photo] Writing club returns with enthusiasm

October 27, 2021
Last year’s homecoming queen Jaci Edwards and king Aiden Hammond after being crowned. This year, multiple new activities will accompany the typical parade, football game, and dance.

[Photo] A Halloween homecoming

October 23, 2021
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[Photo] Micaiah Shaber

October 22, 2021
Running back Jacob Free stares down cornerback Craig Woods. Starr’s Mill rushed 53 times for 307 yards. “We had a good plan, and the boys were just running hard. The linemen were blocking well and just doing what we do. They’re gaining more and more confidence with our schemes and just with the way things are going they’re getting more and more confident,” head coach Chadoach Phillips said. “When you get more confident with things, you have an opportunity to play better and they did.”

[Photo] Steady on the petal

October 21, 2021
The Starr’s Mill history club is celebrating Veterans Day this year after COVID disrupted school tradition last year. They plan on honoring veterans who have served or are serving in several ways.

[Photo] Hip hip hooray for Veterans Day!

October 19, 2021
Student Athletic Advisory board is hosting a Trunk or Treat on October 28 immediately after the homecoming parade. The event will be held in the faculty parking lot.

[Photo] Student Athletic Advisory Board hosting Trunk or Treat

October 18, 2021
Senior Marc Stampley tackles as senior Colin Bartek and sophomore Bo Walker run to assist. In the first half, the Panther defensive team successfully stopped Harris County’s offense from scoring. Meanwhile, Starr’s Mill’s offense kept driving the ball and finished the half leading 21-0.

[Photo] Greigh and Mathis combine for over 250 yards as Panthers run over the Tigers 42-20

October 1, 2021

[Video] Coach’s Corner

September 30, 2021
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[Photo] Blakeley Wingo

September 24, 2021
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Panther Perspectives

September 22, 2021

[Video] Coach’s Corner

September 16, 2021
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September 3, 2021
Spanish teacher Laura Alldredge read “Dont give the enemy a seat at your table by Louie Giglio. The book discusses not allowing negative thoughts like fear, insecurity, and anxiety to get into one’s mind.

[Photo] Panther Reads

September 2, 2021
Stampley looks to the sidelines. Stampley returned three punts for a total of 60 yards and one touchdown, and had a big hit on the kick returner. “We played good but there’s always room for improvement,” Stampley said. “Just get ready for our next opponent, but always keep in mind that we always have room to work, but we did good at the same time.”

[Photo] Special teams explode the night

September 2, 2021
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