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

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Kristen Sherman, Photojournalist

This is senior Kristen Sherman's first year as a member of The Prowler staff.  She is a Photojournalist.

All content by Kristen Sherman
Senior Jake Arnold throws a curveball to a Red Devil batter. Arnold pitched a complete game shutout in game one against the Red Devils, striking out five batters in seven innings.

[Photo] Panthers fall in final four after Red Devils’ game three comeback

May 23, 2017
Students from Mark DeCourcy’s and Walt Ellison’s economics classes pose for a photograph with Representative Drew Ferguson. Ferguson met with the students to discuss modern economics and political concerns.

[Photo] Leader of today meets with leaders of tomorrow

May 16, 2017
Senior Drew Pepper, junior Mitchell Sutton, and sophomore Brian Port celebrate at home after Pepper and Port scored from senior Will Evans’ two-RBI double. The Panthers scored six runs in the bottom of the sixth and went on to win 9-1 in game one against the Decatur Bulldogs.

[Photo] Doubleheader dumps Decatur in gut-wrenching game two, Panthers advance to final four

May 15, 2017
Students ice a cake during a lab in food and wellness teacher Cheryl Clower’s class. Clower will retire after 25 years of teaching and mentoring students. “My favorite part of teaching was the relationships built with my students and seeing my students grow as individuals and leaders for our future,” Clower said.

[Photo] Claps for Clower

May 12, 2017
Senior Jake Arnold gets hype after sliding home. The Panthers defeated Kell in round two of the state playoffs 5-2, in both games of the doubleheader Wednesday.

[Photo] Teamwork helps Panthers advance to elite eight after defeating Kell in two

May 4, 2017
Senior Tyler Courtney scores another run for the Panthers. Starr’s Mill defeated Bainbridge 16-1 and 9-4 in a doubleheader and will move on to round two of the state playoffs against Kell.

[Photo] ‘Starr’ offense dominates Bearcats, Panthers advance in state playoffs

May 2, 2017
March 16, 2017 - Starr’s Mill varsity baseball won 8-7 against McIntosh on March 16. The Panthers won again the next night 1-0, completing the third consecutive sweep of a region opponent.

Starr Gazing – March 2017

April 7, 2017
Senior Olivia Walker and sophomore Megan Fox high-five in their doubles match against McIntosh. The Lady Panthers won 4-1 in the match against McIntosh.

[Photo] Starr’s Mill tennis in full swing

April 4, 2017
The varsity Panthers lineup on the first base foul line before first pitch against Whitewater. The Panthers looked to sweep the Wildcats after winning the first game 8-1 and the second game 5-2.

[Photo] Bring out the brooms

March 13, 2017
A group of entrepreneurship students organize sponsorship signs in preparation for the 12th annual PRISM golf tournament. PRISM uses four levels of sponsorship to help achieve its goal of raising $5,000.

[Photo] Preparations on par for annual PRISM golf tournament

March 8, 2017
Feb. 3, 2017 - Three sophomores in Michelle Barron’s gifted chemistry class create a flame thrower. The purpose of the lab was to find out what compound caused the flame.

Starr Gazing – February 2017

Aelise Gagliano, Shelby Foster, and Kristen Sherman
March 7, 2017
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[Photo] A walk to remember

February 14, 2017
AP Human Geography teacher Joseph Bara teaches a lesson on agriculture and climate zones. Bara currently teaches three periods of AP Human Geography and plans for more in years to come.

[Photo] Making APs Bara-ble

February 13, 2017
Six Panther athletes celebrated National Signing Day on Feb. 1. This handful of students will continue their athletic careers as collegiate student-athletes in the fall.

[Photo] Athletes signing-off on their senior year

February 3, 2017
Jan. 25, 2017 - A senior in Jillian Bowen’s creative writing class writes her “Carpe Diem” poem with sidewalk chalk. The class spent the period writing and drawing on the sidewalk leading out of the attendance office to the student parking lot.

Starr Gazing – January 2017

Aelise Gagliano, Shelby Foster, and Kristen Sherman
February 2, 2017
Dec. 11, 2016 - Two actors from Andrew Snider’s Advanced Drama II class perform “Junie B. Jones.” Senior Jordan Bobbitt directed this year’s fall play.

Starr Gazing – December 2016

Aelise Gagliano, Shelby Foster, and Kristen Sherman
December 17, 2016
A student measures her waist. Students are pressured with the unrealistic expectation to have a smaller-than-average waist and body frame.

[Photo] Average is not good enough

December 13, 2016
Each year, the Parent Teacher Student Organization shows its appreciation for the Mill’s teachers and all they do for the school. This year, the PTSO is showing appreciation by giving them the gift of time by wrapping their gifts.

[Photo] Giving the gift of time

December 13, 2016
Nov. 17, 2016 - Two seniors and partners, Mick Patterson and Lauren Scott, win the people’s choice award and first place award for Dancing with the Pantherettes. Dancing with the Pantherettes is an annual fundraiser for the Pantherettes to help with their traveling, costume, and other expenses.

Starr Gazing – November 2016

Aelise Gagliano, Shelby Foster, and Kristen Sherman
December 5, 2016
Classroom time provides teachers with the chance to engage with and instruct students. When standardized testing is scheduled, however, unique activities and creative learning opportunities tend to be the first things cut from teachers’ lesson plans.

[Photo] Putting assessments to the test

December 1, 2016
Members of the Panther defense look toward the sideline to listen for the next playcall. The defense forced two interceptions and recovered two fumbles on special teams to help the Panthers move into the second round of the AAAAA GHSA State Playoffs.

[Photo] Starr’s Mill opens playoffs with 38-17 win

November 15, 2016
On Nov. 3, Starr’s Mill responded to a bomb threat that was later deemed a hoax. The note was first posted on Snapchat and later found in one of the school computer labs around fourth period. The student has been identified with the help of school administration and the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office.

[Photo] Administration defuses bomb threat hoax

November 11, 2016
Economics teacher and varsity volleyball coach Walt Ellison will be working with eighth grade students on the freshman baseball team in the spring.

[Photo] High school preparation starts early

November 8, 2016
Panthers defend a McIntosh pass attempt. The Chiefs found offensive success in the air throughout the game, but they could not match the Starr’s Mill ground attack.

[Photo] JV Panthers edge out Chiefs in high scoring shootout

October 20, 2016
Lady Panther leads off of third base while a Lady Wildcat prepares to field a hit. The Lady Panthers faced Whitewater five times throughout the season, but could only win one of the games.

[Photo] Lunchbox or lunch tray?

October 11, 2016
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[Photo] Melissa Beaulieu

October 7, 2016
Sept. 30, 2016 - Senior member of the Panther Pride Marching Band passes through the 800 hallway on the way to his seventh period class.

Starr Gazing – September 2016

Aelise Gagliano, Shelby Foster, and Kristen Sherman
October 7, 2016
This stainless-steel, commercial-sized refrigerator is one of the new upgrades to Family Consumer Sciences teacher Cheryl Clower’s kitchen. Due to the age of the previous equipment and changes in the curriculum, the county funded this 15,000-dollar upgrade.

[Photo] Clower’s kitchen sees change

October 7, 2016
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[Photo] Joy Coles

October 2, 2016
Junior Jessica Tomasello serves the ball. Against Whitewater, Starr’s Mill managed to extend the match into three games by winning the second game, but could not manage a second win, allowing Whitewater to prevail. The Lady Panthers will play again on Sept. 27 against Griffin and Fayette at Griffin at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m.

[Photo] Lady Panther volleyball splits region matches

September 24, 2016
In preparation for homecoming week, members of the class of 2018 Executive Board and their parents, work diligently to finish the 700 hallway in superman paraphernalia. The homecoming pep rally will be held Friday at 2:55 p.m. in the gym.

[Photo] Ground up reconstruct, Student Government Association

September 19, 2016
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[Photo] Damien Wimes

September 18, 2016
Aug. 23, 2016 - The American Sign Language club holds their first meeting to decorate a sign to advertise their club for club sign ups. ASL will meet again at 8:10 a.m. on Sep. 7 in room 820.

Starr Gazing – August 2016

September 7, 2016
Junior Lauren Avidano blocks a spike attempt by the Johns Creeks attack. “[Avidano] really stepped up and hustled to make important plays to keep us in the game,” Ellison said.

[Photo] Varsity volleyball shows potential, falls to Johns Creek and Columbus in home opener

August 31, 2016
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[Photo] Michelle Genovese

August 27, 2016
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[Photo] Nicholas Gillies

August 24, 2016
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[Photo] Krystin Glover

August 20, 2016
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