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

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

The Prowler
Ella Bissonnette

Ella Bissonnette, Editor

Sophomore

2nd year with The Prowler 

A&E Editor

 

I like to bring a fun side to journalism by telling dad jokes. My favorite artist is Taylor Swift. I am involved with the school. I play varsity softball and participate in many clubs. I love Cherry Coke!

All content by Ella Bissonnette

Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
April 26, 2024
Last Friday, Swift released her 11th studio album, “The Tortured Poets Department.” The album is not only great music but speaks to students through her relatable music. The new album is available on all streaming platforms.

All grown up

Ella Bissonnette, Editor
April 22, 2024

Pinch of Positivity

Ella Bissonnette, Editor
April 22, 2024
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

Ella Bissonnette, Kaylan Cape, Jason Hill, and Parker Sobczak
April 17, 2024

Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
April 12, 2024
The drama program has earned eight Shuler nominations and many honorable mentions for their show “Cinderella.” Students in the program were also awarded scholarships. The Shulers stream live at 8 p.m. on April 18.

‘Cinderella’ earns 8 Shuler nominations, 3 scholarships

Ella Bissonnette, Editor
April 10, 2024
Benson Boone has released his first album with killer vocals and soulful melodies. As a new artist he shows great promise and potential with the release of “Fireworks and Rollerblades.”

An artist is born

Ella Bissonnette, Editor
April 8, 2024
Senior Oliver Wysong was chosen as the sixth Player of the Week for the spring sports season. Wysong was chosen for his competitiveness.

Oliver Wysong

Ella Bissonnette, Editor
April 1, 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.

[Photo] Vaishnavi Jayakumar

Clio Long, Staff Writer
March 29, 2024

Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
March 22, 2024
Ariana Grande has released a new album, “eternal sunshine.” The album is a representation of Grande turning a new leaf in her career and in her life.

New age for Ariana Grande

Ella Bissonnette, Editor
March 11, 2024

Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
March 8, 2024
The off-broadway “Hamilton” show is on the North America Tour. They give audience members the ability to reflect on the past and learn from it, while inspiring potential future leaders.

More to the music

Ella Bissonnette, Editor
February 28, 2024

Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
February 16, 2024

[Video] 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.

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
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

Jae Ardoin, Ella Bissonnette, Eliah Richards, and Parker Sobczak
February 1, 2024
Golden Apple - Samantha Krage

Golden Apple – Samantha Krage

Ella Bissonnette, Staff Writer
February 1, 2024

Real Talk

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
January 24, 2024
“Mean Girls,” with a new twist, came out January 12, 2024. In the latest iteration of the film, a new generation of high school drama unfolds with comedy, music, and mayhem.

Drama unleashed in a whole new way

Ella Bissonnette, Editor
January 18, 2024
Panther Palooza is a chance for students to branch out and discover everything Starr’s Mill has to offer. This night includes academic opportunities, athletic offerings, and club fairs. The annual event begins at 5:30 p.m. on January 18.

Starr’s Mill hosting annual event to prepare for 24-25 school year

Ella Bissonnette, Staff Writer
January 12, 2024
Because of the new fantasies they create, movies are a way to escape reality. As the years pass, there have been more and more remakes which are letting down the film industry.

Opinion: Movie remakes do not deserve the hype

Ella Bissonnette, Editor
January 8, 2024
Is Santa really beneficial to todays 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
Can there be another side of Christmas? “River” by Joni Mitchell shows a different side of Christmas, a sad one. The song is a part of the album “Blue” released in 1971 by Reprise Records.

Quick Hit with Ella Bissonnette

Ella Bissonnette, Staff Writer
December 5, 2023

[Video] Sports Update

Clio Long, Staff Writer
December 4, 2023
Taylor Swift is a truly real and relatable superstar. Not only is she inspiring joy in the world, but she is saving the economy as well.

Taylor Swift: The music industry

Ella Bissonnette, Staff Writer
November 29, 2023
Senior Eileen Simmons has been selected as the 18th Player of the Week. Head coach Mark Williamson selected her for her leadership.

Eileen Simmons

Ella Bissonnette, Staff Writer
November 17, 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.

JV girls basketball shows potential as season begins

Ella Bissonnette, Staff Writer
November 17, 2023
Lady Panther flag football secured the fourth seed going into the region tournament. Although the girls have lost to East Coweta in the past, they have improved since the last time they played them.

Flag football focused on growing as postseason begins

Ella Bissonnette, Staff Writer
November 14, 2023
Millie Bobby Brown was just on the cover of “Glamour” for Woman of the Year. She is taking massive steps in her career and her life–owning her own beauty brand, being a successful actress, and becoming a best-selling author.

Millie Bobby Brown: Defying the standards

Ella Bissonnette, Staff Writer
November 13, 2023
Pinch of Positivity

Pinch of Positivity

Ella Bissonnette, Staff Writer
November 6, 2023
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

Ella Bissonnette, Kaylan Cape, Eliah Richards, and Parker Sobczak
November 2, 2023

[Video] Sports Update

Clio Long, Staff Writer
October 30, 2023
Spooky, scary KICs

Spooky, scary KICs

Micah Freeman, Ella Bissonnette, Madi Handley, Jason Hill, Tori Poliak, and Eliah Richards
October 28, 2023
The drama program is preparing for the One Act regional competition where they will perform “9 to 5.” They performed great under the pressure of a 55-minute time limit.

‘9 to 5’ prepares for region

Ella Bissonnette, Staff Writer
October 25, 2023

Real Talk

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

[Photo] Dancing with the Pantherettes leaves the crowd amazed and entertained

Clio Long, Staff Writer
October 17, 2023

Pinch of Positivity

Ella Bissonnette, Staff Writer
October 16, 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

Sports Update

Ella Bissonnette, Staff Writer
October 4, 2023

Coach’s Corner

Ella Bissonnette, Staff Writer
October 4, 2023
Head coach Mark Williamson talks with the varsity team following their loss to Langston Hughes, 20-0. Despite losing the scrimmage, the team continues to learn the game as the second season of the program begins.

Flag football learning, improving as sophomore season begins

Ella Bissonnette, Staff Writer
September 29, 2023
Four sophomores pose after their homecoming proposals. The week ends with the homecoming dance on September 30 from 7-10 p.m. in the gym.

Homecoming proposals are back!

Ella Bissonnette, Staff Writer
September 28, 2023
Falling into KICs

Falling into KICs

Micah Freeman, Ella Bissonnette, Chloe Fitzsimmons, Tori Poliak, Eliah Richards, and Madeline Therriault
September 22, 2023
Olivia Rodrigo just released her second album, “Guts.” This album is fun, sad, surprising, and so much more. “Guts” is available on all streaming platforms.

Step in the right direction

Ella Bissonnette, Staff Writer
September 13, 2023

[Video] Sports Update

Clio Long, Staff Writer
September 6, 2023
Hurricane KICs

Hurricane KICs

Micah Freeman, Katie Johnson, Adaleigh Weber, Ella Bissonnette, Caroline Drez, and Tori Poliak
September 1, 2023

Sports Update

Ella Bissonnette, Staff Writer
August 24, 2023
Real Talk

Real Talk

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
August 14, 2023
Mark Williamson has been teaching and coaching at Starr’s Mill for 15 years. The Panther family gives a warm goodbye to him.

Fond farewell, Mark Williamson

Ella Bissonnette, Staff Writer
May 26, 2023
Madeline Rodriguez has been teaching at Starr’s Mill for over 20 years. The Panther family gives a warm goodbye to her.

Fond farewell, Madeline Rodriguez

Ella Bissonnette, Staff Writer
May 26, 2023
Connie Patterson has been counseling at Starr’s Mill for 25 years. The Panther family gives a warm goodbye to her.

Fond farewell, Connie Patterson

Ella Bissonnette, Staff Writer
May 25, 2023
Dr. John Odom has been the Starr’s Mill Choral Director for 19 years. The Panther family gives a warm goodbye to him.

Farewell to, Dr. John Odom

Ella Bissonnette, Staff Writer
May 25, 2023
Kelly Metcalf has been teaching at Starr’s Mill for six years. The Panther family gives a warm goodbye to her.

Fond farewell, Kelly Metcalf

Ella Bissonnette, Staff Writer
May 24, 2023
Craig Martin has been teaching science at Starr’s Mill for 25 years. The Panther family gives a warm goodbye to him.

Fond farewell, Craig Martin

Ella Bissonnette, Staff Writer
May 24, 2023
Valerie Hughey is retiring from her duties of ESOL teaching. The Panther family gives a warm goodbye to her.

Fond farewell, Valerie Hughey

Ella Bissonnette, Staff Writer
May 23, 2023
Jodi Christensen has been teaching at Starr’s Mill for 18 years. The Panther family gives a warm goodbye to her.

Fond farewell, Jodi Christensen

Ella Bissonnette, Staff Writer
May 23, 2023

Uproarious Jests

Ella Bissonnette and Katie Johnson
May 17, 2023

Uproarious Jests

Ella Bissonnette and Katie Johnson
May 11, 2023

Uproarious Jests

Ella Bissonnette and Katie Johnson
May 10, 2023

[Video] Review: Taylor Swift – The Eras Tour

Ella Bissonnette, Staff Writer
May 5, 2023
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

Ella Bissonnette, Adebola Adepoju, and Jae Ardoin
May 5, 2023

Uproarious Jests

Ella Bissonnette and Katie Johnson
May 4, 2023

Uproarious Jests

Ella Bissonnette and Katie Johnson
May 2, 2023

Uproarious Jests

Ella Bissonnette and Katie Johnson
April 27, 2023

Uproarious Jests

Ella Bissonnette and Katie Johnson
April 25, 2023

Uproarious Jests

Ella Bissonnette and Katie Johnson
April 20, 2023

Uproarious Jests

Ella Bissonnette and Katie Johnson
April 18, 2023

Uproarious Jests

Ella Bissonnette and Katie Johnson
April 13, 2023

Uproarious Jests

Ella Bissonnette and Katie Johnson
April 11, 2023

Uproarious Jests

Ella Bissonnette and Katie Johnson
March 30, 2023
History teacher Rebecca Rickeard is March’s Golden Apple recipient. She was selected by last month’s recipient Jill Snelgrove for her positive teaching style.

Golden Apple – Rebecca Rickeard

Ella Bissonnette, Staff Writer
March 30, 2023

Uproarious Jests

Ella Bissonnette and Katie Johnson
March 28, 2023

Uproarious Jests

Ella Bissonnette and Katie Johnson
March 24, 2023

Uproarious Jests

Ella Bissonnette and Katie Johnson
March 23, 2023

Uproarious Jests

Ella Bissonnette and Katie Johnson
March 15, 2023
Rainy but regenerative KICs

Rainy but regenerative KICs

Cecily Shaber, Drew McCarthy, Ella Bissonnette, Jenson Mahr, Mateya Petrova, and Agnes Sorensen
March 10, 2023

Uproarious Jests

Ella Bissonnette and Katie Johnson
March 10, 2023
Thursday was the Starr’s Mill’s premiere of ”Anastasia: The Musical.” The musical is an adaptation of the 21st Century Fox animated movie “Anastasia” from 1997 starring Meg Ryan. From the costumes to the choreography, “Anastasia” was a truly wonderful musical.

True journey to the past

Katie Johnson and Ella Bissonnette
March 8, 2023

Uproarious Jests

Ella Bissonnette and Katie Johnson
March 3, 2023
Freshman Julianna Biel recently watched the Netflix series “Outer Banks.” It is a show with treasure hunts and multiple plot twists.

Panther Flix

Ella Bissonnette, Staff Writer
March 3, 2023

Uproarious Jests

Ella Bissonnette and Katie Johnson
March 1, 2023
Sophomore Scott Stevens has been selected as the 11th Farmers Insurance Player of the Week for the winter sports season. Stevens was chosen by head coach Josh Reeves for being a team player.

Scott Stevens

Ella Bissonnette, Staff Writer
February 17, 2023

Uproarious Jests

Ella Bissonnette and Katie Johnson
February 16, 2023
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

Ella Bissonnette, Jessica Doyle, Mateya Petrova, and Jax Rainey
February 15, 2023

Uproarious Jests

Ella Bissonnette and Katie Johnson
February 14, 2023
The first step you take into a store, all you see is Valentine’s Day junk. Valentines Day is just another way for companies to make revenue, completing overlooking the purpose of the day.

Opinion: For the love of money

Ella Bissonnette, Staff Writer
February 14, 2023
Read these KICs

Read these KICs

Cecily Shaber, Katie Johnson, Crista Alarcon, Jae Ardoin, Ella Bissonnette, and Michael Carrillo
February 11, 2023
Sophomore Mia Jardot advanced out of the county level GHP interviews in biology. Jardot credits her parents and teachers for her success.

Mia Jardot

Ella Bissonnette, Staff Writer
February 10, 2023

Uproarious Jests

Ella Bissonnette and Katie Johnson
February 9, 2023
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