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
Chloe Fitzsimmons

Chloe Fitzsimmons, Editor

I am so excited to begin my second year on the Prowler! I would like to be an author and am planning on majoring in psychology and having a minor in something English related.  My favorite words are darling and delicately, and my least favorite words are chuckle and “one” as in a person. Equally as important, my favorite men are Johnny Depp, Ian Somerhalder, Christopher Briney, William Franklyn-Miller, Matt Sturniolo and my dad.

This is senior Chloe Fitzsimmons’s second year in journalism.

All content by Chloe Fitzsimmons
Blooming KICs

Blooming KICs

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

Real Talk

Chloe Fitzsimmons and Alice Klimko
April 15, 2025
Senior Sofia Marshburn is recognized as the fifth Farmers Insurance Player of the Week of the spring sports season. She was selected for her strong leadership as well as causing the highest number of turnovers on the team.

Sofia Marshburn

Chloe Fitzsimmons, Editor
April 4, 2025
Fancy KICs

Fancy KICs

Crista Alarcon, Micah Freeman, Chloe Fitzsimmons, Grant Bryan, Alice Klimko, and Isabella Matey
March 28, 2025
Freshman Luca Jimenez takes the ball down the field. The JV boys lacrosse team remained undefeated after beating the Whitewater Wildcats, 5-3.

[Photo] JV boys lacrosse keep the streak

Lauren Moyer, Staff Writer
March 20, 2025
The two most common tenses in fictional literature are present and past tense. Present tense allows for the reader to be more engulfed in the story and leaves readers on the edge of their seats with its twists. On a different note, past tense creates a more understandable experience and tends to offer opportunities which present tense lacks.

Head 2 Head

Ella Bissonnette and Chloe Fitzsimmons
March 13, 2025
Collaborative teacher and girls basketball coach Brandon Cerezola recently watched “Happy Gilmore.” The film features a rageful hockey player who is forced to transition to golf in order to pay his grandmother’s debt.

Panther Flix

Chloe Fitzsimmons, Editor
March 5, 2025
Senior Evie Rubenstein recently read “A Boy and His Dog at the End of the World” by Charlie Fletcher. The book follows a young boy who leaves a dystopian island to find his lost dog, finding much more than just that.

Panther Reads

Chloe Fitzsimmons, Editor
March 5, 2025

Sports Update

Chloe Fitzsimmons, Editor
March 4, 2025

[Video] Under pressure

Ella Bissonnette, Editor
February 28, 2025
Hazelwood vs Kulmeier ruled against student press rights, allowing school principals to dictate whether stories get posted based on if they fit with the school’s message. Members of The Prowler voice their opinions and explore different aspects of the ruling and its impacts on the First Amendment and student media outlets.

Student press rights

Chloe Fitzsimmons, Clio Long, Peyton Chandler, Lauren Moyer, and Madeline Therriault
February 27, 2025

Real Talk

Ella Bissonnette and Chloe Fitzsimmons
February 25, 2025
New head coach Brandon Cerezola talks to the Lady Panthers during their game against Northside. Cerezola is one of three coaches that this year's seniors have played under in four years.

[Photo] Competing with intensity

Crista Alarcon, Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 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.

[Photo] Panther Tracks

Caroline Drez, Editor
February 11, 2025
11 Panthers sign to play collegiate sports

11 Panthers sign to play collegiate sports

Crista Alarcon and Chloe Fitzsimmons
February 8, 2025
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[Photo] signing day feb 2025

February 8, 2025

Pinch of Positivity

Chloe Fitzsimmons, Editor
January 28, 2025

Real Talk

Chloe Fitzsimmons and Elle Lewis
January 27, 2025
Starr’s Mill Vision Night will be held at 6 p.m. on January 30 in the Willie Duke Auditorium. Students attending that night will be able to get a feel for their potential class schedule and explore different electives and AP classes.

Starr’s Mill hosting Vision Night to showcase potential classes

Chloe Fitzsimmons, Editor
January 17, 2025
Senior Liam Arnold is currently listening to “Fast Car” by Luke Combs. Luke Combs’s cover is about a couple going through and overcoming challenges together.

Panther Tracks

Chloe Fitzsimmons, Editor
January 14, 2025

Real Talk

Chloe Fitzsimmons and Lauren Moyer
December 3, 2024
Zach Hood released his debut album “Whispering Pines.” His songs are both true to him and his audience, reflecting everything a modern-day artist should be.

‘Whispering Pines’ is authentic and relatable

Chloe Fitzsimmons, Editor
December 2, 2024
Sophomore Hannah Kate Fierbaugh is the 21st Player of the Week for the fall sports season. She performs at all three positions on the cheer team.

Hannah Kate Fierbaugh

Chloe Fitzsimmons, Editor
November 25, 2024
Both P. Diddy and Jeffrey Epstein have horrific allegations against them which are partially due to money. People always wish for more. It is important for people to strive for a good career or spend time building relationships rather than looking toward monetary wealth or power to solve their problems.

Opinion: The cost of fortune

Chloe Fitzsimmons, Editor
November 15, 2024
Braeden Roach is the 20th Player of the Week. He has qualified for state in six events.

Braeden Roach

Chloe Fitzsimmons, Editor
November 15, 2024
Senior swimmer Ella Glinski has been named the second Player of the Week for winter sports. She was chosen for her leadership, determination, and strong effort to improve her times.

[Photo] Ella Glinski

Lauren Moyer, Staff Writer
November 18, 2024
Junior Natalie McDonnell and assistant coach Nicole Scott celebrate. The girls placed second for their class.

Varsity competition cheer places second after potential setback

Chloe Fitzsimmons, Editor
November 7, 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.

[Photo] Head 2 Head

Caroline Drez and Evan Fish
October 26, 2024
Students at Starr’s Mill have been instructed not to wear hats, hoods or anything that does not cover from shoulder to thigh in the 2024-2025 school year. Many students feel as though the dress code was something brought about by new principal Jamie Voorhies, but it was actually led by administrators, teachers, and parents.

Voorhies clarifies misinformation regarding dress code enforcements

Chloe Fitzsimmons, Editor
October 3, 2024
The Second Amendment protects the right to own a weapon. While the amendment ensures faultless weapons are on the market and helps citizens protect themselves, guns have caused many casualties and may be better if taken off the market.

Head 2 Head

Chloe Fitzsimmons and Evan Fish
October 2, 2024
Austin Enriquez is an inductee in the Starr’s Mill Hall of Fame. Enriquez attended Starr’s Mill, running on the cross country team before graduating in 2007 and earning a degree from the University of West Alabama. He now teaches biology at the school and is head coach of the cross country team.

Hall of Fame Inductee – Austin Enriquez

Chloe Fitzsimmons, Editor
September 30, 2024
Starr’s Mill limits students who do not want to go to college. Although they have many Advanced Placement classes, Starr’s Mill fails to teach trades or other interest-based classes.

Opinion: Starr’s Mill limits students’ opportunities

Chloe Fitzsimmons, Editor
September 4, 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.

Head 2 Head

Chloe Fitzsimmons and Wrenn Stilwell
August 23, 2024
KIC Night Lights

KIC Night Lights

Micah Freeman, Evan Fish, Chloe Fitzsimmons, Madi Handley, Isabella Matey, and Parker Sobczak
August 23, 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.

‘It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish’

Chloe Fitzsimmons, Editor
August 16, 2024
Junior Courtney Blanks is currently listening to “Funny Thing” by Thundercat. The song portrays a party-goer who does not want to mess up or end his perfect night with his girl.

Panther Tracks

Chloe Fitzsimmons, Editor
August 13, 2024
The legendary musical kings Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley need no introduction, with both of their unique styles setting standards and changing the music industry. Jackson’s songs combine a variety of different styles coupled with his unique voice to expand the pathway of pop music. Presley’s music defined the culture of the 1950s as well as paved the path for emergence of rock and roll, creating a lasting impact and staying relevant 70 years later.

Head 2 Head

Chloe Fitzsimmons and Eliah Richards
May 9, 2024
Winner winner, KIC dinner

Winner winner, KIC dinner

Adeline Harper, Jae Ardoin, Chloe Fitzsimmons, Mateya Petrova, Eliah Richards, and Madeline Therriault
May 3, 2024
Freshman Anna Moran passes the ball down the field. The Lady Panthers dominated the field, winning 21-3.

Panthers advance to state semifinals after dominant win

Chloe Fitzsimmons, Staff Writer
May 3, 2024
Junior Grant Ferron dribbles the ball up the field. The Panthers put up a good fight against the Holy Innocent but fell short, losing 3-1.

Season ends for Panthers after close game against Holy Innocents

Chloe Fitzsimmons, Staff Writer
May 3, 2024
Back to KICs

Back to KICs

Adeline Harper, Avari Addow, Caroline Drez, Chloe Fitzsimmons, Tori Poliak, and Parker Sobczak
April 12, 2024
Sophomore Crista Alarcon-Suarez competes for the ball. The game was close, and although the Panthers fell short in the final score, they held their own against the Alpharetta Raiders in an aggressive game.

Lacrosse learns from defeat against Alpharetta

Chloe Fitzsimmons, Staff Writer
March 29, 2024
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

Chloe Fitzsimmons, Jenson Mahr, Noah Santos, and Eliah Richards
March 19, 2024
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[Photo] Panther Perspectives 3/19

March 19, 2024
Sophomore Crista Alarcon-Suarez and freshman Diana Gonzalez battle for possession against a Whitewater player. Starr’s Mill dominated the field against the Lady Wildcats, winning 19-0.

Lacrosse defeats Whitewater in shutout, 19-0

Chloe Fitzsimmons, Staff Writer
March 13, 2024
Popcorn is a snack loved by millions, but sometimes the flavors are outlandish and just plain wrong, leaving a debate as to which is the worst of the worst. Rainbow popcorn is lousily flavored and is both high in sugar and dye, leading to its target audience, children, being at risk. Kettle corn has an unsatisfying taste and the high amount of sugar it contains can be addictive, tricking consumers into sabotaging their health.

Head 2 Head

Chloe Fitzsimmons and Eliah Richards
March 7, 2024
Lettuce has many benefits as well as detriments. Lettuce can have negative consequences on people’s digestion as well as makes their food soggy, but it offers a satisfying crunch as well as numerous health benefits.

Head 2 Head

Chloe Fitzsimmons and Eliah Richards
February 16, 2024
There has been a lot of controversy around celebrating Valentine’s Day. Celebrating it allows us to refocus our lens on our loved ones and what matters, but it is also a way for large corporations to profit off the backs of consumers.

Head 2 Head

Chloe Fitzsimmons and Mateya Petrova
February 12, 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
Leaping into KICs

Leaping into KICs

Adeline Harper, Jessica Doyle, Chloe Fitzsimmons, Clio Long, Mateya Petrova, and Tori Poliak
February 3, 2024
Johnny Depp’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star. Growing up, Depp had an unstable childhood and buried his wounds while keeping himself distracted, ending in dissatisfaction. When we overwork ourselves, we often push the people around us away in an attempt to stay focused on one specific thing. In order to reduce anxiety and insecurities, we must find balance within ourselves and our daily activities.

Johnny Depp: The unsuccessful attempts at escaping trauma

Chloe Fitzsimmons, Staff Writer
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
Stay warm with KICs

Stay warm with KICs

Adeline Harper, Chloe Fitzsimmons, Tori Poliak, Eliah Richards, and Parker Sobczak
January 19, 2024
There is currently a cap on the amount of Advanced Placement classes students can take. Removing the cap allows for students to reach their full potential and truly flourish in academics. However, keeping the limit maintains student mental health while allowing them to take classes based on their interests.

Head 2 Head

Page Barksdale and Chloe Fitzsimmons
January 19, 2024
In 2023, the song “breaking hearts is getting old” was released by the pop artist Munn. The single details the regret and acceptance of being the one who messed up in the relationship.

Quick Hit with Chloe Fitzsimmons

Chloe Fitzsimmons, Staff Writer
January 10, 2024
Wikipedia provides a free encyclopedia for regular people to use at their leisure. In order to maintain the ability for the volunteer-run, non-profit to supply information, people who are able should donate to the Wikimedia Foundation.

Opinion: Wikipedia provides us information, we provide it capital

Chloe Fitzsimmons, Staff Writer
December 8, 2023
Family vloggers put their children at risk of overwork and watching predators when they post. In order to solve this, Child Entertainment Laws should apply to vlogging in order to protect children’s safety and futures.

Opinion: Family vlogging is dangerous, borders on abuse

Chloe Fitzsimmons, Staff Writer
November 17, 2023
Sophomore Kendra Ivaska competes in the state meet. She finished with a time of 19 minutes and 45.22 seconds. The varsity girls team, composed of mostly sophomores, finished second overall.

Both cross country teams finish in top 3 at state

Chloe Fitzsimmons, Staff Writer
November 9, 2023
An empty courtroom sits awaiting its next case. Trials set inside should never be filmed at the risk of ridding someone of their dignity. We need to convince the large majority of the dangers before privacy disappears.

Opinion: Televised trials leave no room for privacy

Chloe Fitzsimmons, Staff Writer
October 27, 2023
The Starr’s Mill varsity girls push their way through the course with the Whitewater girls close by. Sophomore Kendra Ivaska (92) earned second place followed closely by sophomore Jayla Fouse (177) and senior Brianna Valadao (183). The Starr’s Mill girls varsity ended up narrowly pulling out a win against Whitewater High School.

Both cross country teams win region, turn attention toward state

Chloe Fitzsimmons, Staff Writer
October 27, 2023
Chilly, chilly KICs

Chilly, chilly KICs

Micah Freeman, Caroline Drez, Chloe Fitzsimmons, Eliah Richards, Parker Sobczak, and Madeline Therriault
October 23, 2023
Phone sits on a hands-free device, located only inches away from a driver's grasp and oftentimes at eye level. With many fatalities as a direct cause of cell phone use, we must push for laws to completely ban hands-free devices.

Opinion: Hands-free accessories still distract drivers

Chloe Fitzsimmons, Staff Writer
October 13, 2023
Falling into KICs

Falling into KICs

Micah Freeman, Ella Bissonnette, Chloe Fitzsimmons, Tori Poliak, Eliah Richards, and Madeline Therriault
September 22, 2023
Miley Cyrus performs with her dad Billy Ray Cyrus. Due to her father’s fame, Miley had an advantage in the music and acting industry. Nepo-babies have an initial advantage in the music industry but still face the challenge of overcoming their famous heritage.

Opinion: It takes work for nepo-babies to overcome parent shadow

Chloe Fitzsimmons, Staff Writer
September 19, 2023
Starr’s Mill cross country hosted the annual AT&T Panther Invitational at ONE Church. Boys varsity finished 7th overall while the girls team placed 10th.

Panthers place in top 10 at annual AT&T Panther Invitational

Chloe Fitzsimmons, Staff Writer
September 7, 2023
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