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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
Crista Alarcon

Crista Alarcon, Editor

Sophomore

2nd year with The Prowler

Sports Editor

 

I am vice president for the 2026 class, vice president of the Feminism Club, and president and founder of the Hispanic-Latino Student Society. I play for the Starr’s Mill lacrosse team and am a manager for the swim team. I cannot wait for another great year with The Prowler.

All content by Crista Alarcon
The courtyard and outside eating area will be removed to clear space for an auxiliary gym. The awning outside the gym will become an enclosed hallway. This project is set to be finished by the end of 2025.

Change is the new constant along Panther Path

Crista Alarcon, Editor
April 24, 2024

Just Kleining Around

Crista Alarcon, Editor
April 24, 2024

[Video] Sports Update

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
April 23, 2024
Jamie Voorhies named new principal

Jamie Voorhies named new principal

Crista Alarcon, Editor
April 23, 2024
Sophomore pitcher Brock Rein smiles during the double header against Riverdale. After winning 18-0 and 15-0, Starr’s Mill ended region play undefeated.

Baseball finishes region play undefeated, prepares for deep postseason run

Crista Alarcon, Editor
April 19, 2024

[Video] Just Kleining Around

Kaylan Cape, Staff Writer
April 18, 2024
Principal Allen Leonard stands by a collection of some of his achievements and memorabilia during his time at Starr’s Mill. He will be moving on to a position in the county as Head of Transportation after finishing this school year.

Leonard accepts transportation position

Crista Alarcon, Editor
April 15, 2024
Junior Henry Pettit shoots on goal during the game against Centennial last night. He contributed one goal to the game as Starr’s Mill defeated the Knights, 8-2.

Job’s not finished

Crista Alarcon, Editor
April 13, 2024

Sports Update

Crista Alarcon, Editor
April 11, 2024

Real Talk

Crista Alarcon and Page Barksdale
March 28, 2024

Coach’s Corner – Special Edition

Crista Alarcon and Jessica Doyle
March 27, 2024

Sports Update

Crista Alarcon, Editor
March 27, 2024
Anna Atha coaches the defense during the state playoff quarterfinals game against North Oconee. She led the team to a 41-19 record overall and a region record of 22-6. This season the team made it to the Elite 8 for the first time in school history.

Game changer

Crista Alarcon, Editor
March 21, 2024

Coach’s Corner

Crista Alarcon, Editor
March 20, 2024

Sports Update

Crista Alarcon, Editor
March 12, 2024
Senior Bo Walker walks back to the dugout after hitting a home run. Walker hit two home runs in the 6-0 win over McIntosh.

Double whammy!

Crista Alarcon, Editor
March 8, 2024

[Video] Sports Update

Crista Alarcon, Staff Writer
March 6, 2024
Senior Brooke Herdman attempts a shot during last Friday’s game against the Lady Wildcats. Herdman led the team with 13 points as Starr’s Mill defeated Whitewater 69-23.

Lady Panthers defeat Whitewater, end regular season on 8-game win streak

Crista Alarcon, Editor
February 13, 2024
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

Crista Alarcon, Kaylan Cape, Caroline Drez, and Tori Poliak
February 13, 2024

[Video] Coach’s Corner

Crista Alarcon, Editor
February 8, 2024

Sports Update

Crista Alarcon, Editor
February 1, 2024

Sports Update

Crista Alarcon, Editor
January 25, 2024

[Video] Coach’s Corner

Crista Alarcon, Editor
January 19, 2024

Sports Update

Crista Alarcon, Editor
January 18, 2024

[Video] Sports Update

Jae Ardoin, Staff Writer
January 16, 2024

[Video] Sports Update

Crista Alarcon, Editor
January 9, 2024
Freshman Lindsay Kopacek posts up against McIntosh’s sophomore Claudia Meditz while senior Brooke Godown shoots. A strong veteran-newcomer combination helped Starr’s Mill defeat the Lady Chiefs 45-29.

Upperclassmen, underclassmen combine to defeat Lady Chiefs, 45-29

Crista Alarcon, Editor
December 12, 2023
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

Crista Alarcon, Jenson Mahr, Tori Poliak, and Eliah Richards
December 12, 2023
Starr’s Mill has the ball as both teams get lined up for a play. Starr’s Mill played Perry in the third round of the state playoffs but ultimately lost after a game with lots of back and forth scoring. Starrs Mill dominated the first half but Perry caught up and won in the second half. Perry will advance to the AAAA state championship game against Stockbridge in Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Starr’s Mill falls to Perry in Battle for the Benz

Crista Alarcon, Editor
December 8, 2023

Sports Update

Crista Alarcon, Editor
November 30, 2023
Juniors Ben Anderson and Jared Moore high-five after the Panthers score and the special teams unit goes onto the field. After defeating New Hampstead and Central, Starr’s Mill will host a state semifinal game for the first time in school history.

Panthers set new milestones with recent wins

Crista Alarcon, Editor
November 30, 2023
Head 2 Head

Head 2 Head

Crista Alarcon and Page Barksdale
November 28, 2023

Coach’s Corner

Crista Alarcon, Editor
November 15, 2023

Sports Update

Crista Alarcon, Editor
November 14, 2023

[Video] Coach’s Corner

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
October 26, 2023

[Video] Sports Update

Crista Alarcon, Editor
October 24, 2023

Sports Update

Crista Alarcon, Editor
October 19, 2023
Editora Mexicana Crista Alarcon-Suarez se para al lado de diferentes elementos mexicanos y hispanos. De la izquierda a la derecha, una escultura prehispánica de una de las diosas de fertilidad, un sketch original de el pintor mexicano Raúl Anguino, la bandera Mexicana, una sagrada familia echó por un escultor chileno, y una escultura llamada “Magiscopio” de el escultor mexicano Feliciano Bejár.

Aprendiendo sobre mi misma a través de otros: Crista Alarcon-Suarez

Crista Alarcon, Editor
October 14, 2023
Colombiana Alba Castillo Baylin es la vicepresidenta de intereses e impacto social en Coca-Cola. Su propósito es ayudar a las organizaciones sin fines de lucro brindándoles recursos y patrocinando a las organizaciones y continuar el propósito de Coca-Cola que es refrescar el mundo y hacer una diferencia en la comunidad.

Refrescar el Mundo y hacer una Diferencia: Alba Castillo Baylin

Crista Alarcon, Editor
October 7, 2023

[Video] Sports Update – Competition cheer

Crista Alarcon, Editor
October 6, 2023
The staff of the Starr’s Mill Prowler will return to Atlanta Motor Speedway on October 18 to learn from various Atlanta-based media professionals.

Prowler resparks connection with Atlanta Motor Speedway

Crista Alarcon, Editor
October 5, 2023
Field goal team runs off the field. Players include (from left to right) junior Trevor Gapp, senior Jacob Spitznagle, senior Zach Berger and sophomore Andrew Spitznagle. On Friday, the Panthers hosted the Trinity Lions in the annual Homecoming game, losing 17-10. Trinity now leads the region with a 3-0 record.

Panthers eye improvements after losing Homecoming game to Trinity, 17-10

Crista Alarcon, Editor
October 5, 2023
Hotelero judio-mexicano Rafa Micha es parte de Grupo Habita que tienen 16 hoteles internacionales. Cada uno de estos hoteles tienen su propia personalidad basada en su ubicación.

Lo que se sigue y se persigue se consigue: Rafael Micha

Crista Alarcon, Editor
September 29, 2023
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

Caroline Drez, Crista Alarcon, Page Barksdale, and Adaleigh Weber
September 29, 2023
Edgar Rivera Hernandez es un ingeniero mecánico puertorriqueño que trabaja en RoviSys. Él fue criado en Puerto Rico y eventualmente se mudo a los Estados Unidos lejos de su familia pero ellos siguen siendo su más grande inspiración.

Mi familia es mi mas grande motivacion: Edgar Rivera Hernandez

Crista Alarcon, Editor
September 26, 2023
Senior Taylor Ratinaud has been selected as the eighth Farmers Insurance Player of the Week for the fall sports season. Ratinaud was chosen by head coach Chad Phillips for his great capabilities both on and off the field.

[Photo] Taylor Ratinaud

Adebola Adepoju, Staff Writer
September 22, 2023

Panthers begin region play with 21-7 win over LaGrange in inaugural Hall of Fame game

Crista Alarcon, Editor
September 21, 2023
Sam Martin is an inductee into the inaugural class of the Starr’s Mill Hall of Fame. Martin graduated from Starr’s Mill with the class of 2008 and is now an NFL punter for the Buffalo Bills.

Hall of Fame inductee – Sam Martin

Crista Alarcon, Editor
September 20, 2023
Alex Gutierrez-Locken es la persona que hace todo detrás de los diseñadores para que lleguen a las pasarelas más grandes y para que se vuelvan las marcas que conocemos hoy. Alex Gutierrez-Locken is the man that does everything behind the designers to take them to the biggest runways and for them to become the brands we know today.

El Hombre Detrás de la Pasarela: Alex Gutiérrez Locken

Crista Alarcon, Editor
September 15, 2023
Students in the student section cheer on the football team during the first scrimmage against Union Grove. They kicked off their school spirit by sporting the school colors of blue, black, and white. The theme for this Friday’s game against Northgate is Red Out to support the cause against Muscular Dystrophy.

‘It’s not me, it’s we’

Crista Alarcon and Jessica Doyle
August 24, 2023
Senior Dorsey Benefield and junior Lincoln DeLaere celebrate after the Panthers scored a touchdown. The Panthers held a commanding lead with the starters but later put in the younger players, ultimately losing to Union Grove, 28-26. The regular season begins at 12:30 p.m. this Saturday as Starr’s Mill faces East Coweta in the Fayette-Coweta Kickoff Classic hosted at Newnan High School.

Big changes, even bigger potential as football season begins

Crista Alarcon and Jessica Doyle
August 15, 2023
Tim Monihan and Farmers Insurance recognize Junior Graham Lyle as the 12th Player of the Week for the spring sports season. Coach Schmidlkofer selected Lyle after he exceeded expectations this season.

[Photo] Graham Lyle

Adebola Adepoju, Staff Writer
May 12, 2023
Map of current school district zones. While McIntosh has a smaller geographical area than Sandy Creek, there are a lot more families in the McIntosh area. Plenty of changes have occurred involving Fayette County schools, but there has been little talk of redistricting to balance enrollment numbers at the high schools.

Opinion: Recent changes raise new questions

Crista Alarcon, Staff Writer
May 10, 2023
Pinch of Positivity

Pinch of Positivity

Crista Alarcon, Staff Writer
May 10, 2023

Sports Update

Crista Alarcon, Staff Writer
April 28, 2023
People who have dealt with the loss of friends and family members often have nowhere to express their feelings but pieces of paper. There are people who you can turn to, however, such as the Teen Counseling Hotline at (800) 852-8336.

Opinion: Dear Diary, why don’t we talk about teen deaths?

Crista Alarcon, Staff Writer
April 25, 2023

Sports Update

Crista Alarcon, Staff Writer
April 19, 2023
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

Crista Alarcon, Jae Ardoin, Michael Carrillo, and Jessica Doyle
April 19, 2023

Sports Update

Crista Alarcon, Staff Writer
April 14, 2023
Sophomore Madi Cathcart attempts a goal against New Hampstead. The game ended in a mercy rule five minutes into the second half. After the 10-0 win, the Panthers will host the Spalding Jaguars on April 19 at 6 p.m.

[Photo] Lady Panthers roll through first round of state playoffs

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
April 14, 2023
The community of the Town at Trilith has grown exponentially over the past years. The development of Trilith has created two alternative schools. These schools connect with Fayette County through the Story Arts Collaborative.

New schools at Trilith offer opportunities for collaboration

Crista Alarcon, Staff Writer
April 12, 2023
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

Crista Alarcon, Jessica Doyle, Jax Rainey, and Adaleigh Weber
April 10, 2023

Sports Update

Crista Alarcon, Staff Writer
March 31, 2023
Junior Tani Alofe has been selected as the fifth Farmers Insurance Player of the Week for the spring sports season. Alofe was chosen by head coach Chad Walker for her consistent points.

Tani Alofe

Crista Alarcon, Staff Writer
March 31, 2023

Coach’s Corner

Crista Alarcon, Staff Writer
March 29, 2023

Sports Update

Crista Alarcon, Staff Writer
March 24, 2023

[Video] Coach’s Corner

Micah Freeman, Staff Writer
March 23, 2023
Junior Andie Sheahan has been selected as the fourth Player of the Week for the spring sports season. Head coach Tony Kluemper selected Sheahan for her ability to jell quickly with the team and become a leader.

[Photo] Andie Sheahan

Shaila Bah, Staff Writer
March 24, 2023
KICs for a four-day weekend

KICs for a four-day weekend

Cecily Shaber, Adeline Harper, Crista Alarcon, Madi Handley, and Ashton Lewandowski
March 17, 2023

Sports Update

Crista Alarcon, Staff Writer
March 9, 2023
Real Talk

Real Talk

Crista Alarcon and Jax Rainey
March 7, 2023
Junior Josh Murdock prepares to shoot against Newnan. A strong offensive attack led the Panthers to a 17-3 win.

Strong offense leads to dominant win

Crista Alarcon, Staff Writer
March 2, 2023

Coach’s Corner

Crista Alarcon, Staff Writer
March 1, 2023
English teacher Whitney Shoemaker is currently listening to “Yankee and the Brave” by Run the Jewels. The song deals with gang violence.

[Photo] Panther Tracks

Micah Freeman, Staff Writer
February 17, 2023
Around the Mill

Around the Mill

Crista Alarcon, Staff Writer
February 16, 2023
Dr. Regina Daigre is the newest addition to the Fayette County Board of Education. She represents the area serving Tyrone.

Spotlight On…

Crista Alarcon, Staff Writer
February 13, 2023
Read these KICs

Read these KICs

Cecily Shaber, Katie Johnson, Crista Alarcon, Jae Ardoin, Ella Bissonnette, and Michael Carrillo
February 11, 2023
Junior Juan Fritschy-Cartier advanced out of the county level GHP interviews in German. Fritschy-Cartier credits his teachers in Berlin for his success.

Juan Fritschy-Cartier

Crista Alarcon, Staff Writer
February 10, 2023
Sophomore Brian Hobmann advanced out of the county level GHP interviews in history. Hobmann credits Joe Bara for his success.

Brian Hobmann

Crista Alarcon, Staff Writer
February 10, 2023
KICin and chillin

KICin’ and chillin’

Cecily Shaber, Crista Alarcon, Jae Ardoin, Michael Carrillo, and Agnes Sorensen
February 6, 2023
Wrestling head coach John Steiner looks up at the posters for the team’s two seniors, Preston Burrus and Jacob Oliver. “Our two seniors are captains. They take on roles like starting the drills, starting the warmups, and if the guys aren’t working as hard as they should be they’re the motivators to get those guys going,” Steiner said.

Wrestling earns pair of wins on Senior Night

Crista Alarcon, Staff Writer
January 27, 2023
Drama teacher Lauren Kuykendall is currently listening to “Unchained Melody” by The Righteous Brothers. It is an oldie but a goodie.

[Photo] Panther Tracks

Shaila Bah, Staff Writer
January 25, 2023
Sophomore Jared Moore is currently listening to “Only One to Blame” by Samm Henshaw. The song deals with accountability in relationships.

[Photo] Panther Tracks

Micah Freeman, Staff Writer
January 23, 2023

Coach’s Corner

Crista Alarcon, Staff Writer
January 18, 2023
New year, new news

New year, new news

Cecily Shaber, Katie Johnson, Crista Alarcon, Micah Freeman, Ashton Lewandowski, and Agnes Sorensen
January 17, 2023
Individual expresses the need to end racism. Stereotyping is a microaggression that if not solved can turn into racism.

Opinion: Ask me about my culture, not its stereotypes

Crista Alarcon, Staff Writer
December 5, 2022
December 2, 2022 - Ornament hangs on the Christmas tree displayed in the rotunda. Every Christmas our school hangs up a lovely tree and Christmas fills the air.

Starr Gazing

Adebola Adepoju, Crista Alarcon, Micah Freeman, and Jenson Mahr
December 5, 2022
It’s beginning to look a lot like KICs

It’s beginning to look a lot like KICs

Cecily Shaber, Adebola Adepoju, Crista Alarcon, Jae Ardoin, and Michael Carrillo
December 4, 2022
English teacher Whitney Shoemaker read “Stolen Marriage” by Diane Chamberlain. This book centers around a loveless marriage and race relations in the ‘40s.

Panther Reads

Crista Alarcon, Staff Writer
December 1, 2022
Still thankful for KICs

Still thankful for KICs

Cecily Shaber, Crista Alarcon, Jae Ardoin, Madi Handley, Jenson Mahr, and Agnes Sorensen
November 18, 2022
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