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

The Prowler
Caroline Drez

Caroline Drez, Editor

I am looking forward to continuing my work on The Prowler and doing all I can as an editor to make this year the best one yet. The longer I have been in the program, the more I have fallen in love with taking pictures and writing opinion and feature pieces. I am co-vice president of Art History Club, and am a member of Thespian Society, Beta Club, and many other clubs around the school. This year I hope to grow my portfolio and enjoy every day as it comes! 

This is junior Caroline Drez’s third year in journalism.

All content by Caroline Drez
Sophomore Emma Garcia gets ready to throw a pitch with junior Kayla Peavyhouse defending behind at third base. The Starr’s Mill Panthers defeated the Griffin Bears in only four innings, 12-0.

Panther preparations

Caroline Drez, Editor
August 21, 2025
Panther Reads

Panther Reads

Caroline Drez, Editor
August 19, 2025
April PBIS winners demonstrate responsibility

April PBIS winners demonstrate responsibility

Caroline Drez, Editor
May 14, 2025
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[Photo] Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
May 9, 2025
Alex Warren’s song “Burning Down” discusses knowing when to leave a toxic relationship. The song was released in 2024 on his debut album, “You’ll Be Alright, Kid (Chapter 1).”

Quick Hit with Caroline Drez

Caroline Drez, Editor
May 5, 2025
Junior Parker Williams tracks a ball he hit. He pitched for the majority of the second game against the Cartersville Hurricanes where the Panthers lost in the sweet sixteen.

[Photo] Panthers fall short

Crista Alarcon, Editor-in-Chief
May 5, 2025
Spanish teacher Marcela Sample is the April recipient of the Golden Apple award. She was selected by March’s recipient, early education teacher Hope Via, for encouraging students to make mistakes and to learn from the process.

[Photo] Golden Apple – Marcela Sample

Madeline Therriault, Staff Writer
May 1, 2025
In Jeff Schmidlkofer’s last regular season game as head coach, boys varsity lacrosse lost to Marist, 10-4. The team now turns its focus to the playoffs.

[Photo] Boys lacrosse falls to Marist, turns focus to postseason

Faith Lingenfelter, Staff Writer
April 30, 2025
Blooming KICs

Blooming KICs

Ella Bissonnette, Caroline Drez, Chloe Fitzsimmons, Andrew Kirkland, Elle Lewis, and Madeline Therriault
April 25, 2025
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[Photo] Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
April 4, 2025

[Video] Coach’s Corner

Crista Alarcon, Editor-in-Chief
March 31, 2025
Freshman JT Vocca defends a Trinity player. The Panther defense forced numerous turnovers and played a big part in the blowout win.

[Photo] Boys lacrosse dominates Trinity

Evan Fish, Staff Writer
March 27, 2025
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[Photo] Track and field welcomes new head coach

Wrenn Stilwell, Staff Writer
March 21, 2025
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[Photo] Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
March 21, 2025
Junior Tanner Via runs across the field with possession of the ball. He set a new school record with nine goals in the team’s 18-7 win over Whitewater.

[Photo] Something to fight for

Evan Fish, Staff Writer
March 19, 2025
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[Photo] Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette, Clio Long, and Kendra Anderson
March 7, 2025
Drama teacher Cody Ward has been listening to “What I Was Born To Do” from the musical “Bring It On.” Ward enjoys listening to the entire soundtrack, but this opening number is what he is currently hooked on.

[Photo] Panther Tracks

Evan Fish, Staff Writer
February 27, 2025

[Video] Sports Update

Grant Bryan, Staff Writer
February 12, 2025
Sophomore Pi Fritschy has recently been listening to the BBC Radio live version of “Valerie” by Amy Winehouse. The song discusses celebrity makeup artist Valerie Star’s relationship with Dave McCabe and some trouble she had gotten into.

Panther Tracks

Caroline Drez, Editor
February 11, 2025
Catching up on KICs

Catching up on KICs

Crista Alarcon, Caroline Drez, Adebola Adepoju, Peyton Chandler, Alice Klimko, and Isabella Matey
January 31, 2025

Panther Perspectives

Micah Freeman, Caroline Drez, Faith Lingenfelter, Isabella Matey, and Lauren Moyer
January 30, 2025
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[Photo] Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
January 31, 2025
The idea of cloning has many upsides, but can humans be trusted to use it ethically? There are many pros that could come from cloning, but there are many cons bound to come with cloning as well.

Head 2 Head

Caroline Drez and Alice Klimko
January 28, 2025
Submissions for the 2025 Hall of Fame class are now open. Alumni through the graduation year of 2015, faculty, or volunteers can be submitted for consideration.

Hall of Fame nominations now open

Caroline Drez, Editor
January 22, 2025
Snowing KICs

Snowing KICs

Crista Alarcon, Ella Bissonnette, Caroline Drez, Clio Long, Madeline Therriault, and Andrew Kirkland
January 17, 2025
Sophomore Layne Johnston recently read “Skyhunter” by Marie Lu. Set in the last free nation on earth, this dystopian book follows Talin and her journey being a striker.

Panther Reads

Caroline Drez, Editor
January 16, 2025

Pinch of Positivity

Caroline Drez, Editor
December 9, 2024
November PBIS winners chosen for responsibility and being respectful

November PBIS winners chosen for responsibility and being respectful

Caroline Drez, Editor
December 4, 2024

[Video] Sports Update

Wrenn Stilwell, Staff Writer
November 21, 2024

[Video] Sports Update

Grant Bryan, Staff Writer
November 20, 2024
World history and AP art history teacher Rebecca Rickeard recently has been listening to “Christ the Sure and Steady Anchor” by Matt Papa and Matt Boswell. This song discussed how Christ is your steady anchor even when things get tough.

Panther Tracks

Caroline Drez, Editor
November 19, 2024
Sports Update - Football

[Photo] Sports Update

Wrenn Stilwell, Staff Writer
November 15, 2024
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[Photo] Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
November 15, 2024
“Lie to Girls” by Sabrina Carpenter is a look into how it is to be a girl in a toxic relationship. The song is the 11th track on her latest album “Short n’ Sweet.”

Quick Hit with Caroline Drez

Caroline Drez, Editor
October 28, 2024
Choral director Dr. Kellie Clark is currently listening to “Chittlin’ Cookin’ Time in Cheatham County” by Sierra Ferrell. Ferrell’s next tour will be in 2025, starting in Melbourne.

[Photo] Panther Tracks

Lauren Moyer, Staff Writer
October 28, 2024
Theatre has been discussed to come to different streaming platforms. While many find this beneficial by being more accessible, it also comes with the question of if it takes away the magic and originality.

Head 2 Head

Caroline Drez and Evan Fish
October 26, 2024
The Panther family congratulates world history and AP psychology teacher Sean Hickey for being named this year’s Teacher of the Year. Hickey has worked at Starr's Mill for 20 years and is the first graduate from the inaugural class to be named Teacher of the Year.

Hickey chosen first Starr’s Mill alumnus to earn Teacher of the Year

Caroline Drez, Editor
October 25, 2024
Starr’s Mill Panthers are stunting to their Star Wars themed routine. Varsity competition cheer earned a season-high score of 94.5 at the Whitewater Invitational.

[Photo] Varsity cheer earns highest score of season

Clio Long, Editor
October 23, 2024
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[Photo] Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
October 11, 2024
Senior quarterback Logan Inagawa points during a drill at practice before the Central Carrollton game. Inagawa went on to score all five of the team’s touchdowns in a thrilling 38-35 win over Central Carrollton. The Panthers remain undefeated and sit atop the region standings.

[Photo] Double threat

Crista Alarcon, Editor-in-Chief
October 9, 2024

[Video] Endzone to endzone

Crista Alarcon, Editor-in-Chief
October 7, 2024
This past weekend, Starr’s Mill inducted its 2024 Hall of Fame class. Inductees included (from left) Austin Enriquez, Don Lambing, Mike Houghtaling, Allison (Graham) Ripley, and Sam Sweat. Next year's recommendation form will open in around January or February and will stay open through the summer.

Starr’s Mill inducts 2024 Hall of Fame class

Caroline Drez, Editor
October 7, 2024

[Video] Coach’s Corner

Lauren Moyer, Staff Writer
October 4, 2024
Junior Ella Bissonnette was chosen for 11th Player of the Week for the fall season. Head coach Peyton Dean selected Bissonnette for her leadership skills and performance throughout this season.

[Photo] Ella Bissonnette

Mariah Camacho, Staff Writer
October 7, 2024
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[Photo] Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
October 1, 2024
Sophomore Pilar Fritschy recently read “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” by Stephen Chbosky. The book looks into the mind of freshman Charlie and his experiences in high school.

Panther Reads

Caroline Drez, Editor
September 26, 2024
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[Photo] Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
September 13, 2024

[Video] Golf cart speed bumps cause uproar among students

Crista Alarcon, Editor-in-Chief
September 13, 2024
Senior Georgia Moore recently watched “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” a sequel to the original “Beetlejuice.” The film follows a teen girl named Astrid and her journey into the afterlife.

Panther Flix

Caroline Drez, Editor
September 13, 2024
Many students use technology on a day to day basis, but is it making us more or less connected as a society? Editors Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long debate the effects of technology on generations.

[Photo] Head 2 Head

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
September 13, 2024
Starr’s Mill Panthers support Harts of Teal in their annual Battle of the Bubble game against McIntosh. Not only does it bring together the team but also the community raising $852 through the annual event.

Panthers support Harts of Teal in match against McIntosh

Caroline Drez, Editor
September 9, 2024
Senior Logan Inagawa has been chosen as the fifth Farmers Insurance Player of the Week of the fall sports season. Inagawa was chosen after having great games three weeks in a row.

[Photo] Logan Inagawa

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
September 6, 2024
Alumna Elizabeth Smith has her book launch this Labor Day weekend. “The Ocean Talks: Become Submerged and Consumed by God” is a four chapter audiobook about God and the impact He can have in each person’s life.

Alumna Elizabeth Smith’s debut audiobook plunges into faith

Caroline Drez, Editor
August 30, 2024
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[Photo] August PBIS winners chosen for responsibility

Lauren Moyer, Staff Writer
August 30, 2024
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[Photo] Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
August 30, 2024
Many students listen to music while studying. Music relieves stress and makes students feel motivated, but it also hinders students’ performance and expands the amount of time it takes to study.

[Photo] Head 2 Head

Chloe Fitzsimmons and Wrenn Stilwell
August 23, 2024

Real Talk

Caroline Drez and Clio Long
August 21, 2024
Lady Panthers celebrate the big win against McIntosh 7-6. After the game on Wednesday, the Lady Panthers remain undefeated. With the girls having been on the team since they were underclassmen, they now have the experience to succeed.

[Photo] ‘It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish’

Chloe Fitzsimmons, Editor
August 16, 2024
Principal Jamie Voorhies poses in the front office of Starr’s Mill High School. The 2024-2025 school year brings new beginnings and big goals with an emphasis on school culture.

New beginnings, big goals

Caroline Drez, Editor
August 16, 2024
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[Photo] Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
August 16, 2024

Pinch of Positivity

Caroline Drez, Editor
August 12, 2024
After 27 years at Starr's Mill, football head coach Chad Phillips is retiring. Phillips has been the head football coach for 17 years and is an original charter member of the school.

Fond farewell, Chad Phillips

Caroline Drez, Staff Writer
May 24, 2024
Opinion: Time for alternative forms of assessment

Opinion: Time for alternative forms of assessment

Caroline Drez, Staff Writer
May 23, 2024
Signing off with KICs

Signing off with KICs

Adeline Harper, Avari Addow, Adebola Adepoju, Caroline Drez, Madi Handley, and Mateya Petrova
May 13, 2024
Freshman Anna Moran passes the ball down the field. The Lady Panthers dominated the field, winning 21-3.

[Photo] Panthers advance to state semifinals after dominant win

Chloe Fitzsimmons, Staff Writer
May 3, 2024
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

Page Barksdale, Ella Bissonnette, Caroline Drez, and Jenson Mahr
May 2, 2024
Freshman Gracie Deaton is currently reading “The Picture of Dorian Gray” by Oscar Wilde. The novel follows the story of Dorian Gray and his self-reflecting portrait.

Panther Reads

Caroline Drez, Staff Writer
May 1, 2024
Sports and KICs

Sports and KICs

Adeline Harper, Adebola Adepoju, Caroline Drez, Madi Handley, Clio Long, and Eliah Richards
April 29, 2024
Seniors Samantha Corkill, Maggie Kluemper, Carlee Campbell, Sunny McQuade, Hanna Ukleja, Erin Stone, Gianna Jimenez, and Emma Frank were honored at senior night before the game. The Panthers defeated the Bears, 12-7.

[Photo] Panthers win over Bears, 12-7

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
April 22, 2024
Sophomore Anna McFaddin catches the ball after the draw in the first half of the game. After a strong second quarter, Starr’s Mill defeated McIntosh, 10-7.

[Photo] Panthers control 2nd quarter, win 10-7

Mateya Petrova, 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
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
Freshman Seth Lanson delivers a pitch. Lanson pitched a complete game shutout and only gave up 3 hits in the 6-0 win.

[Photo] Lanson shines on the mound as Panthers defeat Chiefs 6-0

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
March 25, 2024
Senior Emma Frank works to move the ball up field. The Panthers fell to the War Eagles last Saturday, 20-6.

[Photo] Panthers lose to War Eagles 20-6

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
March 14, 2024

Pinch of Positivity

Caroline Drez, Staff Writer
March 11, 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
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

Crista Alarcon, Kaylan Cape, Caroline Drez, and Tori Poliak
February 13, 2024
Rolling out the red carpet for KICs

Rolling out the red carpet for KICs

Adebola Adepoju, Caroline Drez, Chloe Fitzsimmons, Lucy Liu, Eliah Richards, and Noah Santos
February 9, 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.

Panther Flix

Caroline Drez, Staff Writer
February 2, 2024
STAR student Rush Maples selected chemistry teacher Christie Leanza as his STAR teacher. Leanza helped Maples through his AP chemistry class.

Rush Maples earns STAR student, selects Leanza as STAR teacher

Caroline Drez, Staff Writer
January 29, 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.

Panther Flix

Caroline Drez, Staff Writer
January 26, 2024
Returning with KICs

Returning with KICs

Adeline Harper, Jae Ardoin, Jessica Doyle, Caroline Drez, Noah Santos, and Madeline Therriault
January 12, 2024
Holly jolly KICs

Holly jolly KICs

Micah Freeman, Caroline Drez, Madi Handley, Eliah Richards, Noah Santos, and Madeline Therriault
December 8, 2023
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