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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

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

James Hindy, Staff Writer
May 20, 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

James Hindy, Staff Writer
February 28, 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

James Hindy, Staff Writer
February 9, 2020
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

James Hindy, Staff Writer
November 20, 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

James Hindy, Staff Writer
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

James Hindy, Staff Writer
October 19, 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

James Hindy, Staff Writer
September 30, 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

James Hindy, Staff Writer
September 5, 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

James Hindy, Staff Writer
March 6, 2019
Released on Dec. 20, 2010, “Colder Weather” swept the nation's 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?

James Hindy, Staff Writer
December 1, 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

James Hindy, Staff Writer
October 21, 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

James Hindy, Staff Writer
October 2, 2018
Sarah DesLaurier

Sarah DesLaurier

James Hindy, Staff Writer
September 17, 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

James Hindy, Staff Writer
August 28, 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

James Hindy, Staff Writer
August 24, 2018
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