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

The Prowler
James Hindy

James Hindy, Staff Writer

This is senior James Hindy's second year as a member of The Prowler staff.  He is a staff writer.

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My skills as a writer have improved each year with every teacher I have encountered. However, no room has seen me grow as a writer, a friend, and a teammate more than 703.

703 and me

May 20, 2020
KICs in the homestretch

KICs in the homestretch

May 2, 2020
News coming in at full force

News coming in at full force

April 24, 2020
Whip coffee, dye hair, and read KICs

Whip coffee, dye hair, and read KICs

April 18, 2020
News to go with your new normal

News to go with your new normal

March 27, 2020
‘KIC’ing with coronavirus

‘KIC’ing with coronavirus

March 20, 2020
As the coronavirus spreads across the United States, all citizens are recommended to stay at home in a self-quarantine. Because this would make it impossible to go to school and participate in extra-curricular activities, Georgia high schools have resorted to online learning and have had no choice but to cancel standardized testing this spring.

Georgia’s standardized testing falls victim to COVID-19

March 19, 2020
The weeks infected headlines

The week’s infected headlines

March 13, 2020
Don’t say ‘Bye Bye’ to news

Don’t say ‘Bye Bye’ to news

March 6, 2020
Due to Governor Kemp extending school closures through at least April 24, the junior class has had to reschedule the prom. Prom is now planned to be held at the Buckhead Theater on May 2.

Academic team places fourth at state

March 6, 2020
News to eat waffles with

News to eat waffles with

February 28, 2020
The Fayette County Board of Education is discontinuing its use of Blackboard as its universal Learning Management System. After taking many months to come to a decision, the county has chosen to use Schoology next school year.

Blackboard gets schooled

February 28, 2020
A lovely week in news

A lovely week in news

February 15, 2020
Starr’s Mill creative writing class is seeking submissions for the annual MUSINGS literary-art magazine. Students can enter poetry, short stories, essays, photography, or artwork by Feb. 21.

Don’t refuse the muse

February 9, 2020
Whack week in news

Whack week in news

February 8, 2020
T-Posing with the news

T-Posing with the news

February 1, 2020
Week full of frigid headlines

Week full of frigid headlines

January 25, 2020
Starr’s Mill placed first for six projects and second for the other six projects that entered in the county-wide science fair competition. Each student was required to pick a topic, partake in extensive research, and present their findings in front of a panel of judges.

Panthers pounce on another science fair victory

January 19, 2020
New year, new headlines

New year, new headlines

January 18, 2020

Christmas comes early for Panther Pride

December 15, 2019
Hard week full of headlines

Hard week full of headlines

December 14, 2019
Thankful for headlines

Thankful for headlines

November 23, 2019
Starr’s Mill students Hannah Ramirez, Peter Beardsley, and Joshua Morales have entered a 30 second film contest in an effort to depict the dangers of riding without a seatbelt. In the video, Morales loses his friend (pictured) resulting from a failure to buckle in.

Your vote affects others

November 20, 2019
Special week in news

Special week in news

November 15, 2019
Times change, news remains

Times change, news remains

November 8, 2019
Spooktacular week in news

Spooktacular week in news

November 3, 2019
From Nov. 1 to Thanksgiving Break, Starr’s Mill will host a toy drive for those still recovering from Hurricane Michael. All Beta Club members can bring both a receipt and a gift to room 703, so Mr. Spencer can sign off on hours.

705 toy drive

October 31, 2019
A year after Hurricane Michael made landfall on the Gulf Coast, some Florida residents are no closer to a normal life. Many people are still living in tents while insurance companies make no progress to repair their homes.

Remember the forgotten

October 19, 2019
The Fayette County Board of Education is currently reviewing options for next year’s Learning Management System. Because of past complications with Blackboard, it is very possible that students will be introduced to a new system next year.

FCBOE may log out of Blackboard for good

October 7, 2019

Fred Talks

October 6, 2019
Every day at 3:45 p.m., students leaving Starr’s Mill High School by golf cart face the danger of crossing Redwine Road. It has been approximately two years since the idea of a golf cart tunnel has been brought to the local government, yet the intersection remains unchanged.

Peachtree City lacks tunnel vision

September 30, 2019
Changing seasons, changing headlines

Changing seasons, changing headlines

September 28, 2019
Meeting with the headlines

Meeting with the headlines

September 20, 2019

Fred Talks

September 17, 2019
Headlines to come home to

Headlines to come home to

September 13, 2019
Science teacher Dan Gant holds the Golden Apple award for the month of August. Gant is the first recipient of the award for the 2019-2020 school year.

Golden Apple – August 2019

September 5, 2019
Vacant retail space after Children’s Place closed its doors over the summer. At least four stores have closed in the Avenue in the past six months.

Money leaving Peachtree City causes multiple stores to close

September 1, 2019

Fred Talks

August 31, 2019
Looking forward to KICs

Looking forward to KICs

August 30, 2019
Bowl full of KICs

Bowl full of KICs

August 23, 2019
Hot week in news

Hot week in news

August 17, 2019
Real Talk

Real Talk

May 17, 2019
Headlines to finish off the year

Headlines to finish off the year

May 17, 2019
Student teacher Jeffrey Foley presents a lesson to his sophomore World History students. Foley taught under Rebecca Rickeard’s supervision and uses humor as well as respect to reach his students.

Student teacher exudes excellence

May 11, 2019
Loud headlines interrupt quiet week

Loud headlines interrupt quiet week

May 11, 2019
April showers bring May headlines

April showers bring May headlines

May 3, 2019
Fiery week ends with a splash

Fiery week ends with a splash

April 19, 2019
Negative news starts April

Negative news starts April

April 12, 2019
On Feb. 4, the Fayette County Board of Education adopted a new logo and slogan in an effort to shed light on the new opportunities students will have under a more creative way of teaching.

FCBOE looks toward future with new logo and slogan

April 9, 2019
Stories to bring in spring… break

Stories to bring in spring… break

March 29, 2019

Modernizing the Mill

March 24, 2019
Students in HOSA, FCCLA, world languages, and economics competed all over the state, earning multiple awards, recognitions, and honors.

Busy weekend showcases Panther excellence

March 20, 2019
Weird holidays meet weird headlines

Weird holidays meet weird headlines

March 15, 2019
Corey, played by junior Scotty Hindy, and Tiffany, played by junior Sydney Turnier, sit next to one another with different intentions in mind. Corey wants to be in a relationship with Tiffany, but he is so deep in the friend zone that she thinks of him as a brother not a lover. Meanwhile, Tiffany has feelings for the classic popular high school football player. With each plot twist, the audience’s predictions are thrown. Believe it or not, Tiffany finds herself falling into Corey’s arms in the end.

Back from the friend zone

March 6, 2019
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Rad headlines that are sure to gag you with a spoon

Rad headlines that are sure to gag you with a spoon

March 1, 2019
Golf cart drives around Peachtree City transporting a person in their daily routine. While “The Bubble” isn’t exactly the most industrial city, according to Expedia it is ranked the number one city to travel to in 2019.

Peachtree City tops most desirable travel destination list

February 16, 2019
A wrap-up before winter break

A wrap-up before winter break

February 15, 2019

Security system for the Starrs

February 10, 2019
Spring sports season starts with news

Spring sports season starts with news

February 8, 2019
Headlines leading up to the Super Bowl

Headlines leading up to the Super Bowl

February 4, 2019
Long-term sub Deborah Mittelman works with students during one of her chemistry classes. Mittleman has been assigned to teach upon the transfer of Dr. Toyin Mafe until a full-time replacement can be hired.

Mittelman brings balance to science department

January 30, 2019
Students travel, headlines remain

Students travel, headlines remain

January 25, 2019
Headlines prior to holiday weekend

Headlines prior to holiday weekend

January 18, 2019
Kathy Gloer (left) and Sandi Donaldson (right) pose with the driver of a truck filled with toys and supplies. On Dec. 11, Gloer ventured to the coast of Florida in an effort to save Christmas for children impacted by Hurricane Michael.

Spirit of Christmas ‘Gloes’ bright in Fayette County

December 15, 2018
Released on Dec. 20, 2010, “Colder Weather” swept the nations radio. By incorporating personal hardship and experience in his music, Zac Brown proved again that Country music’s meaning goes much deeper than the typical thought of the genre.

Colder heart?

December 1, 2018
Terrific headlines before the turkey holiday

Terrific headlines before the turkey holiday

November 17, 2018
Spooky stories for Halloween week

Spooky stories for Halloween week

November 3, 2018
Headlines to combat the cold

Headlines to combat the cold

October 26, 2018
The aftermath of Michael becomes a reality for those residing in Mexico Beach. On Oct. 10, the most powerful hurricane on record to hit the Gulf Coast decimated homes, businesses, schools, and the lives of many.

Sand in the wind

October 21, 2018
The 1492 news

The 1492 news

October 6, 2018
Panther Pride marching band member performs the “Fire and Ice” show.” Last weekend the Starr’s Mill marching band competed in the Armuchee Invitational and placed second overall.

Proud of the Pride

October 2, 2018
Headlines hit home on homecoming week

Headlines hit home on homecoming week

September 22, 2018
Sarah DesLaurier

Sarah DesLaurier

September 17, 2018
Media before music

Media before music

September 14, 2018
The Panther Pride marching band performs “The Wedge” as part of this year’s routine. This Friday, the band will recognize all of the students, past and present, who have qualified to march in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Six for six

August 28, 2018
Sporty week in news

Sporty week in news

August 24, 2018
Elena Wernecke stands in front of Notre Dame after earning $107,750 in scholarships. Her newest scholarship earned her an additional $2,000 for her proficiency in Spanish. She plans to major in biology and Spanish.

Scholar among the Starrs

August 24, 2018
New school year starts new year of news

New school year starts new year of news

August 20, 2018
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