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
Ella Bissonnette

Ella Bissonnette, Editor-in-Chief

I am extremely excited to start my role as Editor-in-Chief of The Prowler. I love arts and entertainment, and I love to write reviews. I am on the varsity softball team, president of Fayette Humane Society, and Editor-in-Chief of The Pride, the yearbook. I still have no idea what my future holds, but I am hoping to find a path this year. I am so happy to see what happens in my last year in journalism!

This is senior Ella Bissonnette’s fourth year in journalism.

All content by Ella Bissonnette

Pinch of Positivity

Ella Bissonnette, Editor-in-Chief
August 18, 2025
This year, The Prowler discussed if we should move to an application process in order to join the class. After careful consideration, The Prowler decided to not turn to required applications. Editor-in-Chief Crista Alarcon and Editor Ella Bissonnette dispute if The Prowler should have required an application to join.

Head 2 Head

Crista Alarcon and Ella Bissonnette
May 16, 2025
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[Photo] Goodbyes and KICs

Crista Alarcon, Madi Handley, Kendra Anderson, Peyton Chandler, and Andrew Kirkland
May 16, 2025

Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
May 9, 2025
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[Photo] Conclaves and KICs

Crista Alarcon, Adebola Adepoju, Andrew Kirkland, and Lauren Moyer
May 9, 2025
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[Photo] 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.

Protective Panthers

Ella Bissonnette, Editor
May 1, 2025

Pinch of Positivity

Ella Bissonnette, Editor
April 28, 2025
Blooming KICs

Blooming KICs

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

Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
April 25, 2025
Junior Julianna Biel reads “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen. The classic novel follows an unlikely couple that turns their hatred into love for each other.

Panther Reads

Ella Bissonnette, Editor
April 22, 2025
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[Photo] Waiting for KICs

Crista Alarcon, Adebola Adepoju, Andrew Kirkland, Faith Lingenfelter, Isabella Matey, and Parker Sobczak
April 18, 2025
On Tuesday, all the varsity girls soccer seniors were honored and recognized during the Senior Night event. The Lady Panthers played Harrison and lost 5-0.

Senior Night builds morale after loss against Harrison

Ella Bissonnette, Editor
April 18, 2025
Spring breaking into KICs

Spring breaking into KICs

Ella Bissonnette, Evan Fish, Madi Handley, and Madeline Therriault
April 4, 2025
Junior captain Regan Wiley looks downfield. Both varsity soccer teams hosted their annual teacher appreciation night on April 1.

[Photo] Goals and gratitude

Clio Long, Editor
April 4, 2025

Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
April 4, 2025
Jeers Cheers (1)

[Photo] Cheers & Jeers

House Editorial
April 1, 2025
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[Photo] March PBIS winners announced

Faith Lingenfelter, Staff Writer
March 28, 2025
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[Photo] Fancy KICs

Crista Alarcon, Micah Freeman, Chloe Fitzsimmons, Grant Bryan, Alice Klimko, and Isabella Matey
March 28, 2025

Real Talk

Ella Bissonnette and Peyton Chandler
March 26, 2025
Good luck and KICs

Good luck and KICs

Crista Alarcon, Ella Bissonnette, Adebola Adepoju, Kendra Anderson, and Alice Klimko
March 21, 2025

Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
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.

High stakes, even higher goals

Ella Bissonnette, Editor
March 20, 2025
Jeers Cheers (1)

[Photo] Cheers & Jeers

House Editorial
March 18, 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
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[Photo] Short KICs

Crista Alarcon, Micah Freeman, Madi Handley, Andrew Kirkland, and Elle Lewis
March 13, 2025

Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette, Clio Long, and Kendra Anderson
March 7, 2025
Flippy floppy KICs

Flippy floppy KICs

Ella Bissonnette, Grant Bryan, Andrew Kirkland, Faith Lingenfelter, Parker Sobczak, and Madeline Therriault
March 7, 2025

[Video] Sports Update

Chloe Fitzsimmons, Editor
March 4, 2025

Under pressure

Ella Bissonnette, Editor
February 28, 2025
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[Photo] Coming back to KICs

Crista Alarcon, Kendra Anderson, Evan Fish, Madi Handley, Clio Long, and Parker Sobczak
February 28, 2025

Reflections after race weekend

Micah Freeman, Crista Alarcon, and Ella Bissonnette
February 27, 2025
Here I am taking one of my first photos of a truck driving on the track at Atlanta Motor Speedway. If you allow it, sports photography can be an experience of exploration and self-discovery.

Full access

Ella Bissonnette, Editor
February 26, 2025

Real Talk

Ella Bissonnette and Chloe Fitzsimmons
February 25, 2025
Christopher Bell celebrates his victory in the Ambetter Health 400. This is Bell’s 10th win in the Cup Series and his first at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

[Photo] Christopher Bell seizes opportunity in Cup win at Atlanta

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
February 24, 2025
Here I am filming a promo video on pit road with Editors-in-Chief Micah Freeman and Crista Alracon. After working as a full-access photographer at Atlanta Motor Speedway this weekend, I understand the dedication of being a media journalist and photographer. Media plays an influential role in everyday life and people need to show more appreciation and support.

Give more credit to media journalists and photographers

Ella Bissonnette, Editor
February 24, 2025
Crew chief hugs Christopher Bell, winner of the Ambetter Health 400. Bell drives the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing DEWALT Toyota.

Final day at the track

Ella Bissonnette, Editor
February 23, 2025

One-on-one: Doug Turnbull

Micah Freeman, Crista Alarcon, and Ella Bissonnette
February 23, 2025
Editor-in-Chief Micah Freeman interviews Bubba Wallace. Wallace has recently had to make adjustments to his lifestyle due to the arrival of his son, Becks Hayden Wallace.

[Photo] Finding balance

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2025
I pose for a photo on the frontstretch at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Alongside fellow Editor-in-Chief Crista Alarcon and Editor Ella Bissonnette, I covered an entire NASCAR race weekend. From that experience, I got to see the appeal of NASCAR and the stories within each race.

[Photo] My first time at the track

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2025
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[Photo] AMS first timer

February 23, 2025

[Video] Sunday preview from Atlanta Motor Speedway

Micah Freeman and Crista Alarcon
February 23, 2025
Austin Hill celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Bennett Transportation & Logistics 250. This is the 5th time he has won at Atlanta in 7 races.

[Photo] Georgia’s Austin Hill wins again at home track

Crista Alarcon, Editor-in-Chief
February 22, 2025
NASCAR race official looks at a damaged car during the Bennett Transportation and Logistics 250 Xfinity Series. After holding off Justin Allgaier and Aric Almirola in the closing laps, Austin Hill won the race for the second year in a row.

Saturday’s best from Atlanta Motor Speedway

Ella Bissonnette, Editor
February 22, 2025
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[Photo] Busch wins at Atlanta in photo finish

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
February 22, 2025
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[Photo] One-on-one: Andres Perez de Lara

Crista Alarcon, Editor-in-Chief
February 22, 2025

[Video] One-on-one: Garrett Smithley

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
February 22, 2025
Ryan Blaney will lead the field to green on Sunday after qualifying first with a speed of 179.371 mph and a time of 30.908 seconds. This is Blaney’s first pole at Atlanta Motor Speedway. The 267-lap race will begin on Fox at 3 p.m.

[Photo] Ford dominates in Cup qualifying at Atlanta Motor Speedway

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
February 22, 2025

[Video] One-on-one: Daniel Suarez

Crista Alarcon, Editor-in-Chief
February 22, 2025

[Video] Saturday preview at the track

Micah Freeman and Crista Alarcon
February 22, 2025
First day at the track

First day at the track

Ella Bissonnette, Editor
February 21, 2025
Jesse Love will lead field to green in Saturday’s Bennett Transportation & Logistics 250. Love also earned the pole at last year’s spring race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. He will be starting alongside teammate Austin Hill.

[Photo] RCR starting 1-2 in Bennett Transportation & Logistics 250

Crista Alarcon, Editor-in-Chief
February 21, 2025
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