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
Clio Long

Clio Long, Editor

I am super-excited to begin my second year on The Prowler as an Editor. Outside of school, I am involved in the softball team and pickleball club. I hope to focus on photography this school year! I am one of the hosts of The Prowler’s podcast, “Miscellaneous.” I am thrilled to see how this year will turn out!

This is sophomore Clio Long’s second year in journalism.

All content by Clio Long

Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
May 9, 2025
EOCs and KICs

EOCs and KICs

Crista Alarcon, Chloe Fitzsimmons, Clio Long, and Kendra Anderson
May 2, 2025
Sophomore Avany Yeager controls the ball close to the sideline. Yeager scored one of the team’s three goals as Starr’s Mill defeated Westminster, 3-0. The Panthers advance into the state quarterfinals.

[Photo] Protective Panthers

Ella Bissonnette, Editor
May 1, 2025

Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
April 25, 2025
“A Minecraft Movie” has been released to polarizing receptions. General audiences loved it while critics hated it. Editor-In Chief Micah Freeman and Editor Clio Long debate the pros and cons of the film.

Head 2 Head

Micah Freeman and Clio Long
April 18, 2025
Junior captain Regan Wiley looks downfield. Both varsity soccer teams hosted their annual teacher appreciation night on April 1.

Goals and gratitude

Clio Long, Editor
April 4, 2025

Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
April 4, 2025
Tim Monihan and Farmers Insurance recognizes senior Caleb Brown as the fourth Player of the Week for the spring sports season. He was selected due to his experience and talent with faceoffs and keeping the ball in the offense's possession.

[Photo] Caleb Brown

Evan Fish, Staff Writer
March 28, 2025
Early childhood education teacher Hope Via is the March recipient of the Golden Apple award. She was selected by February’s recipient, head football coach David Cooper, for the dedication she puts into her job.

Golden Apple – Hope Via

Clio Long, Editor
March 27, 2025

Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
March 21, 2025
Sophomore Olivia Irwin recently watched “Moana 2.” The plot follows Moana as she journeys off to far seas in search of other wayfinding islanders.

Panther Flix

Clio Long, Editor
March 21, 2025
Junior forward Kendra Ivaska attempts to take a shot at the opposing goal. Ivaska recently broke the all-time school record for most goals scored. Her goals currently stand at 77 and counting.

[Photo] High stakes, even higher goals

Ella Bissonnette, Editor
March 20, 2025

Panther Perspectives

Clio Long, Kendra Anderson, Andrew Kirkland, and Wrenn Stilwell
March 14, 2025
Ella Griswold received the Mercer University Stamps Scholarship. The award was given to ten Georgia students, out of the over 10,000 applicants. Griswold is one of two Fayette County students to earn the scholarship.

Griswold earns prestigious Mercer award

Clio Long, Editor
March 13, 2025

Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette, Clio Long, and Kendra Anderson
March 7, 2025

Pinch of Positivity

Clio Long, Editor
March 3, 2025
Coming back to KICs

Coming back to KICs

Crista Alarcon, Kendra Anderson, Evan Fish, Madi Handley, Clio Long, and Parker Sobczak
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

Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
February 14, 2025

Panther Perspectives

Micah Freeman, Ella Bissonnette, Clio Long, Elle Lewis, and Madeline Therriault
February 12, 2025

[Video] Sports Update

Wrenn Stilwell, Staff Writer
February 6, 2025
“Nobody Gets Me” is the 14th song on SZA’s album, “SOS.” The song emphasizes the theme of only feeling comfortable around one specific person and longing for a relationship with that person.

Quick Hit with Clio Long

Clio Long, Staff Writer
February 3, 2025

Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
January 31, 2025
Snowing KICs

Snowing KICs

Crista Alarcon, Ella Bissonnette, Caroline Drez, Clio Long, Madeline Therriault, and Andrew Kirkland
January 17, 2025

Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
January 17, 2025
JV girls basketball maintained its perfect record (8-0) after a dominant win over McIntosh, 51-3. The team plays at Whitewater on January 18 as part of a five-game day of basketball between the Panthers and the Wildcats.

[Photo] JV girls basketball remains unbeaten, defeats McIntosh 51-3

Ella Bissonnette, Editor
January 16, 2025

Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
December 6, 2024

Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
November 15, 2024
KICs from the beyond

KICs from the beyond

Micah Freeman, Grant Bryan, Peyton Chandler, Madi Handley, Alice Klimko, and Clio Long
November 4, 2024

Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
November 1, 2024
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[Photo] October PBIS winners demonstrate accountability and responsibility

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
October 31, 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.

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

Caroline Drez, Editor
October 25, 2024
Varsity flag football started the season with two wins. The Panthers defeated Newnan 7-6 and Central Carrollton 19-0.

[Photo] Off-season changes creating early success for flag football

Ella Bissonnette, Editor
October 24, 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.

Varsity cheer earns highest score of season

Clio Long, Editor
October 23, 2024

Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
October 11, 2024
Allison Graham Ripley is an inductee in the Starr’s Mill Hall of Fame. Graham played for the varsity girls soccer team for her entire high school career. She graduated in 2002. During her time on the team, she helped win three state championships for the program. She recently retired from the corporate world, and is now caring for her two daughters in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Hall of Fame inductee – Allison (Graham) Ripley

Clio Long, Editor
October 3, 2024

Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
October 1, 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.

Head 2 Head

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
September 13, 2024

Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
September 13, 2024
Senior captain Cora Harris Is the fourth Player of the Week for the fall sports season. Head coach Shayne Thompson chose her for her leadership and being a calming, consistent player.

[Photo] Cora Harris

Faith Lingenfelter, Staff Writer
September 2, 2024

Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
August 30, 2024
Sophomore wide receiver Thomas Cochran is third Player of the Week for the fall sports season. Football head coach David Cooper selected Cochran for his leadership skills to start the season.

[Photo] Thomas Cochran

Adebola Adepoju, Staff Writer
August 30, 2024
AP Physics teacher Nicholas Gillies is the August recipient of the Golden Apple Award. He was selected by May’s recipient John Bowen for being a positive influence and pushing his students to achieve great things.

[Photo] Golden Apple – Nicholas Gillies

Grant Bryan, Staff Writer
August 29, 2024

Real Talk

Caroline Drez and Clio Long
August 21, 2024

Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
August 16, 2024
New era of KICs

New era of KICs

Micah Freeman, Clio Long, Peyton Chandler, Madi Handley, Parker Sobczak, and Madeline Therriault
August 16, 2024
Opinion: Negative self-talk is no laughing matter

Opinion: Negative self-talk is no laughing matter

Clio Long, Staff Writer
May 24, 2024

Real Talk

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
May 17, 2024
Junior Jared Moore was selected as Farmers Insurance Player of the Week for his hard work and setting an example for younger athletes. Moore won state championships in shot put and discus. He broke his own school record in discus.

[Photo] Jared Moore

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
May 13, 2024

Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
May 10, 2024
Senior Tani Alofe was selected as Farmers Insurance Player of the Week for her dedication, hard work, and encouragement. She will be performing in the triple jump, 4x100, 4x200, and 200 meter dash at the AAAA state championships.

Tani Alofe

Clio Long, Staff Writer
May 10, 2024

Real Talk

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
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

Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
April 26, 2024

Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
April 12, 2024
Senior Vaishnavi Jayakumar has been chosen as the fifth Player of the Week for the spring sports season. Jayakumar was selected because she is a great leader and role model to the other athletes on the team.

Vaishnavi Jayakumar

Clio Long, Staff Writer
March 29, 2024
Lady Panthers celebrate the team’s performance late in the first half. The half ended 2-1 with the Panthers in the lead.

Junior varsity athletes push through, defeat Northgate 3-1

Clio Long, Staff Writer
March 28, 2024
Assistant band director Bert Groover is March’s Golden Apple recipient. He was selected by February’s winner Laura Alldredge for being a good mentor for students inside and outside of the classroom.

[Photo] Golden Apple – Bert Groover

Madeline Therriault, Staff Writer
March 28, 2024

Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
March 22, 2024

[Video] Sports Update

Kaylan Cape, Staff Writer
March 14, 2024

[Video] Coach’s Corner

Kaylan Cape, Staff Writer
March 13, 2024

Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
March 8, 2024
Fall in love with KICs

Fall in love with KICs

Adeline Harper, Madi Handley, Clio Long, Jenson Mahr, Mateya Petrova, and Noah Santos
February 16, 2024

Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
February 16, 2024

Coach’s Corner

Clio Long, Staff Writer
February 15, 2024
After a 10-5 season record for the JV season, the future looks bright for Starr’s Mill girls basketball. The JV season has already ended, but varsity is currently in the region tournament.

[Photo] Future looks bright as JV girls basketball wraps up season

Ella Bissonnette, Editor
February 14, 2024

Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
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
Freshman Chloe Tucker has been selected as the ninth Farmers Insurance Player of the Week for the winter sports season. Tucker was chosen for cutting time throughout the season and helping the team win its 24th consecutive county championship.

Chloe Tucker

Clio Long, Staff Writer
February 2, 2024

Real Talk

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
January 24, 2024

[Video] Pinch of Positivity

Clio Long, Staff Writer
January 22, 2024
Science teacher Samantha Krage read “If I Were You” written by Lynn Austin. The novel highlights two friends, Audrey and Eve, during and after World War II. Audrey figures out an astonishing truth about Eve’s intentions and their friendship.

Panther Reads

Clio Long, Staff Writer
January 18, 2024
Is Santa really beneficial to today's society? Staff Writers Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long dispute the topic of the pros and cons of good ol’ Saint Nick.

Head 2 Head

Clio Long and Ella Bissonnette
December 13, 2023
Senior Jae Ardoin makes a cut in her route to try and get open for the pass. Ardoin and fellow senior Carsen McEver both earned selections to participate in the 2023 flag football all-star game.

[Photo] Two flag football players selected for all-star game

Noah Santos, Staff Writer
December 8, 2023
Senior Sophia Cochran cheers on senior Ishan Kasaju while he swims the 500-yard freestyle. She had qualified in the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 2 minutes, 4.33 seconds. The team recently defeated Sandy Creek and Fayette County.

Race against time

Clio Long, Staff Writer
December 6, 2023

Sports Update

Clio Long, Staff Writer
December 4, 2023
Tim Monihan and Farmers Insurance recognize senior Emma Frank as the second Player of the Week for the winter sports season. Coach Derek Abrams describes Emma as an overall ideal athlete. She shows leadership and encouragement while also exceeding expectations with her own performances.

Emma Frank

Clio Long, Staff Writer
December 1, 2023
Sophomore Henry Long reads “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho. Coelho has won 29 awards and has written 33 books. His most famous work, “The Alchemist,” has been sold internationally and published in over 80 languages.

Panther Reads

Clio Long, Staff Writer
November 30, 2023
JV girls basketball head coach Peyton Dean talks to her players. The young team showed lots of potential in Wednesday night’s win against Woodward Academy 26-14.

[Photo] JV girls basketball shows potential as season begins

Ella Bissonnette, Staff Writer
November 17, 2023
Thankful for KICs

Thankful for KICs

Micah Freeman, Jae Ardoin, Madi Handley, Clio Long, Mateya Petrova, and Eliah Richards
November 17, 2023
Characters Mollie, Ernist, and William pose next to each other in the “Killers of the Flower Moon” poster. They are played by Leonardo DiCarprio, Lily Gladstone, and Robert De Niro, respectively. This is a movie about the murders of Indians living on oil grounds.

‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ targets brutality of greed

Clio Long, Staff Writer
November 10, 2023
Panther defense fights back against Carrollton. After losing five of the six games, the team defeated Sandy Creek and Spalding.

[Photo] Flag football working together, focused on playoffs

Grace Weatherly, Staff Writer
November 8, 2023

Sports Update

Clio Long, Staff Writer
October 30, 2023
Pinch of Positivity

Pinch of Positivity

Clio Long, Staff Writer
October 30, 2023
Staff Writer Clio Long poses next to the Eras Tour sign on opening day. She is wearing a shirt similar to the outfit that Taylor wears in her “You Belong With Me” music video.

Taylor Swift continues ground-breaking career with Eras Tour theatrical release

Clio Long, Staff Writer
October 25, 2023

Real Talk

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
October 24, 2023
English teacher Ashley Collins recently read “Black Cake” by Charmaine Wilkerson. This fictional generational story focuses on the history and memories of past relationships between a deceased mother and her two children. It also talks a lot about heritage and identity.

Panther Reads

Clio Long, Staff Writer
October 24, 2023
Juniors Emily Purcer and Micah Seitz danced together to a Rihanna mix. They won the student choice award.

Dancing with the Pantherettes leaves the crowd amazed and entertained

Clio Long, Staff Writer
October 17, 2023
Books and movies are some of the most popular sources of entertainment. Staff Writers Clio Long and Ella Bissonnette share their thoughts on which is better.

Head 2 Head

Clio Long and Ella Bissonnette
October 10, 2023
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