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

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Lilly Carter, Photojournalist

This is senior Lilly Carter's first year as a member of The Prowler staff.  She is a photojournalist.

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Starr’s Mill Thespians perform ‘These Shining Lives’ in the 2017 GHSA Competitive One Act. Under the direction of drama teacher Savahna Silvas, Starr’s Mill won the GHSA state competition. This year Silvas has chosen ‘The Insanity of Mary Girard’ to help the school defend its state title.

[Photo] Silvas sets the scene for October with spooky One Act

September 3, 2018
Smithley, who drove the #15 Cellaris Chevrolet for JD Motorsports to a 25th place finish at Atlanta Motor Speedway earlier this season, will make his first Cup series start this weekend at Michigan International Speedway. He will drive the #99 Chevy Camaro for StarCom racing on Sunday.

[Photo] Former Peachtree City resident to make first Cup start

June 7, 2018
May 18, 2018 - Juniors Jack Wilson and Michael Burnett hang a banner at the Class of 2019’s senior tailgate. This tailgate is an annual ritual where the rising seniors wear their seniors shirts and socialize the day after the Senior Walk.

Starr Gazing – May 2018

May 28, 2018
The mission statements that show what Fayette county hopes to accomplish all revolve around the success of the students. However, when the students are the top priority, the protections of the teachers are neglected.

[Photo] Guilty until proven innocent?

May 22, 2018
Coaches and players from both teams join together for a moment after the game. The two teams have met on multiple occasions in the playoffs over the years.

[Photo] Panthers struggle against reigning champion Red Devils, eliminated in two games

May 21, 2018
Head coach John Bowen talks with freshman Darby Olive on the sideline about the game. Starr’s Mill lost 3-0 at home against the Whitewater Wildcats. Earlier in the season, the Panthers defeated Whitewater 8-7 in penalty kicks, but lacked the intensity needed for a repeat victory.

[Photo] Whitewater finds Wright path to state championship

May 10, 2018
April 19, 2018 - Senior Charlie Mizell high fives head coach Brent Moseley after hitting a game-tying home run in the second inning. Mizell helped the Panthers defeat Harris County 8-7 in the team’s final game of the regular season.

Starr Gazing – April 2018

May 3, 2018
Head coach Brent Moseley argues with an umpire over a call. The Panthers lost game two after a questionable called third strike that gave Union Grove a narrow 6-5 victory and set up a series-clinching game three.

[Photo] Varsity Panthers defeat Wolverines in three games to advance to second round

May 3, 2018
The Lady Panthers defeated the Warhawks 2-1 in the Sweet Sixteen of the AAAAA GHSA state playoffs. The Warhawks scored the first goal of the game, which left the Lady Panthers in a defensive rut. “We let them get a goal really fast,” senior Makira Walton said. “I say ‘let’ because we had the ability to dominate that game and we didn’t for the first half.”

[Photo] Freshmen lead Lady Panthers to Elite Eight

May 2, 2018
NASCAR Xfinity driver and former Peachtree City resident Garrett Smithley discusses with his crew chief before the Rinnai 250 race at Atlanta Motor Speedway earlier this season. Smithley has gotten a lot of attention after a pair of top-ten finishes at restrictor plate race tracks, including a tenth place finish at Talladega Superspeedway this past weekend.

[Photo] Peachtree City driver speeds to success in NASCAR

May 2, 2018
Starr’s Mill senior Brittany Clarke came up with six questions for the video conference with best selling author, Angie Thomas. Four schools from Fayette County High Schools shared the majority of the meeting with the author to ask questions about herself and her book.

[Photo] Local students question best-selling author

April 28, 2018
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[Photo] Economics club

April 23, 2018
Nine Starrs Mill seniors signed letters of intent to play collegiate athletics. Not pictured: Senior John Henson who signed with Piedmont College for track. “He is in our top-five for our mile and two mile,” track head coach Chad Walker said. “He has had a great four years at Starrs Mill.”

Spring athletics signings – April 18-19, 2018

April 20, 2018
Senior Kirsten Oates looks into the distance after the defeat in penalty kicks. Despite freshman Chloe Thompson’s team-leading 12th goal the season, the Lady Panthers could not top the Lady Chiefs in PKs.

[Photo] A battle until the end

April 16, 2018
Starr’s Mill player prepares to make a long pass to a teammate. The Panthers moved the ball and communicated well on offense, leading to three easy goals to earn the win.

[Photo] Varsity Panthers shut out Chiefs 3-0, earn top seed in region

April 16, 2018
English spot light on

[Photo] English department

April 17, 2018
A month ago, media specialist Rick Wright received an email asking if the Starr’s Mill library would like to participate in a video conference. After school on April 18, four Fayette County high schools will get the opportunity to ask Angie Thomas, author of “The Hate You Give,” questions about her book or about herself as a writer.

[Photo] Popular author set to conference with Fayette County high schools

April 12, 2018
March 20, 2018 - Students write letters to Georgia’s senators encouraging a solution to issues surrounding the Parkland Florida shooting. A small group of students organized a table at all three lunches where their peers could come and use their words to make a difference.

Starr Gazing – March 2018

April 2, 2018
Panther player looks for a pass. Starr’s Mill moved the ball well on offense, getting into scoring position at will and winning easily, 18-0.

[Photo] JV Panthers complete perfect season with shutout against Benedictine Military

March 30, 2018
“Love, Simon” is the movie adaptation of Becky Arbertalli’s book “Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda.” Though the movie represents the book much better than many other adaptations, there are still things that deviate.

[Photo] Masterpiece in the making

March 29, 2018
Starr’s Mill player rounds first base. The Panthers had almost no trouble getting on base, with six hits in the game.

[Photo] Panthers win series against Chiefs 2-1

March 23, 2018
The Lady Panthers discuss their loss with the coaches after the game. Their 10-9 loss to West Forsyth was the team’s first loss of the season.

[Photo] Late-game rally comes up short

March 19, 2018
The class of 2021 is holding a clothing drive to support The Bloom Closet and help children. The donation items can be put in the donation boxes located around Starr’s Mill, or items can be shipped directly to The Bloom Closet until March 30.

[Photo] Hope blooms for foster children

March 17, 2018
Starr’s Mill student Jacob Just-Budd, partnered with the Student Government Association and National Honor Society to put together a project to benefit children in Africa through the Books for Africa organization. Starr’s Mill students and staff can donate books to drop boxes in the Media Center, Shoemaker’s room 715 and Corallo’s room 717 from now through April 30.

[Photo] Student collaboration benefits Books for Africa

March 17, 2018
Justin Allgaier, driver of the No. 7 for JR Motorsports in the Xfinity Series, climbs into his race car for Saturday morning practice sessions at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Drivers are always thinking about what they can do during and after the race to stay safe and try to win.

[Photo] Fast cars and faster minds

March 11, 2018
Feb. 25, 2018 - Darrell “Bubba” Wallace Jr. signs a fan’s lanyard at the driver’s introductions before the race begins. Wallace is the first African-American cup driver in the last 47 years. He finished 32nd after being involved in a wreck late in the race.

Best of… race weekend

March 8, 2018
Feb. 10, 2018 - A sophomore leads the rest of the Pantherettes in their pre-performance chant before their pom routine at the Peachtree City Dance Competition. The Pantherettes placed first in the small varsity jazz division and runner up in the small varsity pom division at the competition.

Starr Gazing – February 2018

March 6, 2018
Culinary art students bake king cake just in time for Mardi Gras. The cakes were requested by the French Department to allow students to fully embrace the French origins of Mardi Gras.

[Photo] Laissez le bon temps rouler

February 28, 2018
Kevin Harvick celebrates his second career victory at Atlanta Motor Speedway. “This track takes a lot of experience and it takes a lot to know about the car and takes time to get the car around the race track,” Harvick said.

[Photo] Harvick blows away competition for first AMS victory in 17 years

February 27, 2018
Crew members work to repair Dalton Sargeant’s truck after a late-race wreck with the No. 33 truck driven by Josh Reaume. On the ensuing pit stop, Busch left the pits before the lugnuts on his left rear were completely secured. His tire fell off before he returned to the track, forcing him to pit again and resulting in a 21st place finish.

[Photo] Busch loses late-race lead to pit stop mishap

February 24, 2018
Joey Logano on pit road after finishing second to fellow MENCS driver Kevin Harvick.

[Photo] Young drivers have strong showing despite veteran dominance

February 24, 2018
Crew member for Ryan Blaney checks tire wear on the No. 12 DEX Imaging Ford. Drivers used final practice to find long-run speed in preparation for tomorrow’s race. Joey Logano, Team Penske teammate to Ryan Blaney, ran the most laps in the final practice session with 74.

[Photo] Newman back on top after final practice

February 24, 2018
Kyle Busch (right) talks to his teammate Noah Gragson (left) for Kyle Busch Motorsports. Gragson qualified in the top five, with the third fastest lap time of 30.935 seconds, while Busch captured the pole with a time of 30.844 seconds.

[Photo] Once is nice, twice is dandy

February 24, 2018
Joey Logano, driver of the No. 22 for Joe Gibbs Racing, climbs from his car after the third round of Xfinity Series qualifying at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Logano had the fastest lap time until the last seconds of qualifying when 20-year-old Christopher Bell knocked him from the top stop.

[Photo] Rookie bests veteran in Xfinity Series qualifying

February 24, 2018
Kyle Busch talks to the media after topping the speed charts in Friday evenings qualifying session. Busch will lead the field to green after turning a lap of 184.652 mph.

[Photo] Busch tops qualifying, starts first on Sunday

February 23, 2018
Noah Gragson topped final practice and maintained the fastest ten-lap average for the session. Gragson drives the No. 18 Safelite Toyota for Kyle Busch Motorsports.

[Photo] Gragson improves fastest speed, leads final practice

February 23, 2018
Brandon Jones, driver from Atlanta, talks with Dana Gould after the second Xfinity Series practice session. Jones, in the No. 19 Menards/Jeld-Wen Toyota, rounded out the top five with a speed of 175.950 mph, 31.509 seconds.

[Photo] Nemechek leads final practice, prepares for first Xfinity race

March 12, 2018
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