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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
Katie Johnson

Katie Johnson, Editor

This is junior Katie Johnson's third year with The Prowler. She is an editor.

All content by Katie Johnson
Pinch of Positivity

Pinch of Positivity

September 26, 2022
Head 2 Head

Head 2 Head

September 26, 2022

The one-hit wonder that knows ‘what’s up’

September 26, 2022
Farmers Insurance Player of the Week

Farmers Insurance Player of the Week

September 23, 2022
September 23, 2022 - Taylor Sweeneys U.S. history class hosts a mock constitutional convention. Students acted as the delegates from the 12 of 13 colonies that were in attendance for this key moment in our nation’s history.

[Photo] Starr Gazing

September 26, 2022
BoA

[Photo] Bo Walker

September 23, 2022
Falling into KICs

Falling into KICs

September 16, 2022
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

September 16, 2022
Real Talk

Real Talk

September 15, 2022
Grant

[Photo] Grant Dougher

September 16, 2022
History teacher Diane Ruane recently read “The Guest List” by Lucy Foley. The story is about a wedding that ends in tragedy when some is found dead.

Panther Reads

September 12, 2022
September 2, 2022 - Cup of coffee being made. Hot coffee is a great way to warm up and get a small energy boost in the morning.

Starr Gazing

September 6, 2022
Junior Lexie Van Landeghem is listening to “Dancer in the Dark” by Chase Atlantic. This song describes the battles a girl faces with depression that ultimately ruins her relationship.

[Photo] Panther Tracks

September 2, 2022
Album cover for “Hounds of Love” released in 1985. The Album by Kate Bush includes “Running Up That Hill” as its leading single.This anthem of change and understanding is worth the listen.

Quick Hit with Katie Johnson

August 29, 2022
Head coach Peyton Dean gathers with the varsity softball team prior to the team’s first region game against Troup County. Coming off of the team’s first championship in program history has provided new challenges and new opportunities for the Panthers.

[Photo] Softball embraces new beginning

August 25, 2022
Coach Chase Penland talks to sophomore Logan Inagawa before the game begins. Starr’s Mill trailed East Coweta 14-12 at halftime. Inagawa connected with senior Josh Phifer on a 13-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter to help the Panthers regain the lead.

[Photo] Starr’s Mill defeats East Coweta 27-17, Fayette County teams sweep Coweta County in Classic

August 24, 2022

[Video] Coach’s Corner

August 24, 2022
Kicking off KICs

Kicking off KICs

August 21, 2022
Emily Quina

Emily Quina

August 12, 2022

More than just choosing to terminate

May 17, 2022
Recent decisions about Abortion have sparked new opinions on this long-standing controversy. Some people are pro-life because they see abortion as ending a life, while others think it is the woman’s decision to keep carrying the child or not.

Head 2 Head

May 17, 2022
Sophomore Sunny McQuade, senior Emma Grace Hepler, and junior Siena Kamal fight for the draw control on the center circle in the semifinal round of the A-5A GHSA State Playoffs. Hepler and McQuade combined for nine total draw controls in a game where every draw was crucial.

[Photo] Lady Panther season ends with 15-14 loss to Northview

May 16, 2022
A podcast about a podcast

A podcast about a podcast

May 9, 2022
I don’t have enough energy to even make a headline (KICs)

I don’t have enough energy to even make a headline (KICs)

May 9, 2022
Image of Spider-Man and Robin (a.k.a. Nightwing), two great superheroes from different comic brands. D.C. fans admire Robin’s individuality and consider him the better hero while Marvel fans would argue Spider-Man is better due to his relatable character and fan-favorite movies.

Head 2 Head

May 4, 2022

Robin, the original teen superhero

May 4, 2022
Since the pandemic, attendance policies at school have changed. Students who are late are punished more than kids who do not show up, incentivizing students to just stay home.

[Photo] Opinion: Tardy policy incentivizes students to stay home

May 2, 2022
Keeping it catastrophic

Keeping it catastrophic

April 29, 2022

Coach’s Corner

April 17, 2022
Hoppy KICs

Hoppy KICs

April 16, 2022
Thomas Reininger

Thomas Reininger

April 4, 2022
Shutting down KICs

Shutting down KICs

April 1, 2022
Panther player pursues a Whitewater player down the field. Freshmen Sydney Johnson and Sara Marshburn led the team in scoring with three goals each.

[Photo] Johnson, Marshburn lead Lady Panthers to 11-0 win

April 1, 2022
Two players fight for possession of the ball. Starr’s Mill utilized a quick lead and solid control of the draw to defeat Lovett 14-10.

[Photo] JV girls control the draw en route to 14-10 win over Lovett

March 29, 2022
Goalie Tucker Hawkins prepares to send the ball down the field. Despite the team’s efforts, Woodward Academy scored two goals near the end of each half to end the Starr’s Mill season with a loss.

[Photo] JV boys fall short in final game of season

March 24, 2022
Defender Zach Peavyhouse attempts to move the ball up the field. McIntosh had possession of the ball for most of the game, leaving Starr’s Mill with few scoring chances.

[Photo] JV soccer suffers 3-0 loss to McIntosh

March 21, 2022
Itsy bitsy KICs

Itsy bitsy KICs

March 20, 2022
Springing into KICs

Springing into KICs

March 5, 2022
Counting down KICs

Counting down KICs

February 26, 2022
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

February 9, 2022
Coming up KIC

Coming up KIC

February 4, 2022
This month is Black History. When people think of Black History Month they think of strong men such as Martin Luther King Jr. or John Lewis. But behind every strong man, there is an even stronger woman, including influential Black women such as Shirley Chisholm, Constance Baker Motley, Alice Coachman, Aretha Franklin, and Tina Turner.

Prominent Black women in history

February 4, 2022
Philip Schultheis

Philip Schultheis

January 28, 2022
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

January 11, 2022
Starr’s Mill literary-art magazine earned a Superior rating in GSPA’s annual yearbook and literary magazine contest. Sophomore Maiah Pamor also earned Superior for her short story “A Soulmate That Wasn’t Meant To Be.”

Literary-art magazine earns Superior rating

November 30, 2021
The Starr’s Mill media center will host a book swap December 6-17. Students can participate by donating books published in the last 10 years. Books can also be purchased for $1.

Book swap returning in time for holiday break

November 19, 2021
This month’s Interact club guest speaker was Emmy West, an intern at Grow Counseling, who addressed ways to handle stress. The club meets again at 8 a.m. on December 7 in room 643.

Interact club focuses on student stress

November 15, 2021
Running home for KICs

Running home for KICs

November 5, 2021
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

October 29, 2021
Writing club returns with enthusiasm

Writing club returns with enthusiasm

October 27, 2021
Rachel_Reingeer

[Photo]

Anna Grant

Anna Grant

October 15, 2021
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

October 6, 2021
September PBIS winners show responsibility in helping others

September PBIS winners show responsibility in helping others

October 1, 2021
Will Yarbrough

Will Yarbrough

October 1, 2021
Falling into KICs

Falling into KICs

September 25, 2021
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

September 22, 2021
All smiles for KICs

All smiles for KICs

September 17, 2021
Keeping it real

Keeping it real

September 3, 2021

Coach’s Corner

August 13, 2021
Final round of KICs

Final round of KICs

May 21, 2021
Vote for KICs!

Vote for KICs!

May 14, 2021
Advanced KICs

Advanced KICs

May 8, 2021
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

May 4, 2021
End of testing, not the end of the year

End of testing, not the end of the year

April 23, 2021

Coach’s Corner

April 14, 2021
Esmeralda (Aleena Soto) has just died and Quasimodo (Patrick Lacey) grieves for her. This scene was much needed because it showed how much Quasimodo cared for Esmeralda and how much he learned from her. “The Hunchback of Norte Dame” follows a disfigured young man named Quasimodo as he falls for the beautiful and enchanting Esmeralda.

BEAUTIFUL, OUTSTANDING, EXTRAORDINARY

April 3, 2021
Five more days of KICs

Five more days of KICs

March 26, 2021
Due to the pandemic, prom is being held in Panther Stadium on April 24 from 8 p.m to 11 p.m. If students paid their junior or senior dues then their ticket is covered, If not, then the ticket costs $105 and can be purchased on myschoolbucks.

Prom-ish

March 15, 2021
Keeping it vaccinated

Keeping it vaccinated

March 13, 2021
Five more in the books

Five more in the books

March 6, 2021
Keeping It Cold

Keeping It Cold

February 27, 2021

Coach’s Corner

February 12, 2021
Walking in a KIC wonderland

Walking in a KIC wonderland

February 12, 2021
February is Black History Month. Here are four distinguished women who helped paved the road for other women (and men) to accomplish their own dreams.

Prominent women in Black history

February 12, 2021
6 more weeks of KICs

6 more weeks of KICs

February 5, 2021
In previous years, students would complete an application and a work sample in order to be considered for Advanced Placement courses. However, AP courses across the county are now open enrollment, but they still require a minimum grade.

Now open — APs

February 3, 2021

Coach’s Corner

January 29, 2021
P-KICs

P-KICs

January 29, 2021
Special Programs Night is when students and their families go from classroom to classroom learning about different application-based classes that Starr’s Mill has to offer. This year, Special Program Night will go virtual to ensure the health and safety of those interested.

Special Programs Night going virtual

January 29, 2021
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

January 26, 2021
Cramming in some KICs

Cramming in some KICs

December 11, 2020
No KIC 2.0

No KIC 2.0

December 4, 2020

Pantherettes dance to a new beat

December 2, 2020
Thankful for KICs

Thankful for KICs

November 20, 2020
From the Panther Pit

From the Panther Pit

November 20, 2020

Coach’s Corner

November 19, 2020
Full week of KICs

Full week of KICs

November 13, 2020
Last Friday, the Starr’s Mill swim team started its quest for a 21st consecutive county championship, defeating McIntosh 307 to 243. “We need to just stay focused, one meet at a time, one week at a time, one practice at a time,” girls’ swim coach Robin Huggins said. “We can’t take anything for granted.”

Swim team dips toes into new season

November 11, 2020
Riling up for KICs

Riling up for KICs

November 7, 2020
Freshman Ethan Ness has become a member of the State Superintendent’s School Advisory Council. He is one of two students from Fayette County.

Freshman Ethan Ness selected for State Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council

November 2, 2020
Gaming up KICs

Gaming up KICs

October 31, 2020
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