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

The Prowler
Madi Handley

Madi Handley, Editor

I am very excited to start this year with The Prowler as an editor and help with the program. From this program I have found a love for photography and writing about my opinions which I am extremely excited to continue to work on and learn more about. In my free time I enjoy hanging out with friends and baking. I am hoping that this year I will make it into my dream college, FSU and pursue a degree in journalism with a minor in either marketing or photography. I can’t wait to see what this year has to hold!

This is senior Madi Handley’s fourth year in journalism.

All content by Madi Handley
AP Physics teacher Nicholas Gillies is the August recipient of the Golden Apple award. He was selected by English teacher Brandon Kendall for his ability to make hard material easier.

Golden Apple – Nicholas Gillies

Madi Handley, Editor
August 29, 2025
Welcome back to KICs

Welcome back to KICs

Ella Bissonnette, Madi Handley, Elle Lewis, Clio Long, and Eliah Richards
August 22, 2025
CJ use 2526

[Photo] Cheers & Jeers

House Editorial
August 19, 2025
Tim Monihan and Farmers Insurance recognize sophomore Emma Garcia as the first Player of the Week for the fall sports season. She was chosen for her excellent performance during the past two games.

Emma Garcia

Madi Handley, Editor
August 15, 2025
Goodbyes and KICs

Goodbyes and KICs

Crista Alarcon, Madi Handley, Kendra Anderson, Peyton Chandler, and Andrew Kirkland
May 16, 2025
The Lady Panthers varsity girls soccer team ended their season with a loss to Marist School. They had an incredible season with multiple people earning All-Region Team honors, the team making it to the third round of playoffs, head coach John Bowen being named Coach of the Year, and Kendra Ivaska being named Player of the Year after breaking the school record for career goals scored.

[Photo] Great season comes to an end

Lauren Moyer, Staff Writer
May 12, 2025
Senior Jared Moore has been selected as the eighth Farmers Insurance Player of the Week for the spring sports season. Moore was chosen for his great season and hard work.

Jared Moore

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
May 2, 2025
Senior Kyle Rudolph (14) fist bumps senior Ashton Davidson while in a circle with other players. He earned the record for most credited wins as a pitcher at 24 wins in the first game against Martin Luther King High School.

[Photo] Round one record

Crista Alarcon, Editor-in-Chief
April 29, 2025
Members of the boys tennis team shake hands of their Blessed Trinity opponents. Both Starr’s Mill tennis teams’ seasons ended in the second round of GHSA state playoffs.

[Photo] Maintaining a resilient attitude in the tennis state playoffs

Isabella Matey, Staff Writer
April 28, 2025
Both tennis teams huddle before the first round of GHSA state playoffs begin. The girls defeated Drew 3-0 while the boys defeated Forest Park 3-0.

[Photo] Confidence, communication set up tennis for pair of playoff wins

Isabella Matey, Staff Writer
April 24, 2025
Junior Alex Ruiz holds first place trophy while the rest of the boys tennis team stands by his side. The Panthers dominated the region tournament, winning both matches 3-0. Photo via Instagram (@starrsmill.tennis)

Boys tennis advances into postseason play

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
April 22, 2025
Seniors Ashton Davidson, Aidan Wilson and junior Parker Williams fist bump during the second game against Harris County High School. Starr’s Mill swept the Tigers to win their 13th region championship in school history.

[Photo] Lucky number 13

Crista Alarcon, Editor-in-Chief
April 21, 2025
History teacher and varsity boys basketball coach Josh Reeves recently watched “A Minecraft Movie.” The movie shows a group of kids who get transported to the Minecraft world and have to go on an adventure to get home.

Panther Flix

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
April 18, 2025
Spring breaking into KICs

Spring breaking into KICs

Ella Bissonnette, Evan Fish, Madi Handley, and Madeline Therriault
April 4, 2025
Head coach Brent Moseley talks to the Starr’s Mill Panthers after their first game in a series against the Central Lions on Tuesday. They went on to win 3-0.

[Photo] Up to bat

Crista Alarcon, Editor-in-Chief
April 3, 2025

Pinch of Positivity

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
March 31, 2025
Sophomore Alex Saunders high fives assistant coach Nate Mothershed. Leadership helped the boys achieve the win.

[Photo] Panthers win the cat fight against the Cougars

Grant Bryan, Staff Writer
March 27, 2025
East Coweta runner attempts to steal third, but successful fielding prevented the advance. This play secured the momentum, allowing the Panthers to tie the game late.

[Photo] JV Boys bring it back in double header with East Coweta

Grant Bryan, Staff Writer
March 21, 2025
Two Vietnam veterans shake hands after getting awarded with their Quilt of Valor. The Quilts of Valor ceremony took place on March 15 at Central Library in Newnan.

Quilts of Valor recognizes five veterans

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
March 18, 2025
Short KICs

Short KICs

Crista Alarcon, Micah Freeman, Madi Handley, Andrew Kirkland, and Elle Lewis
March 13, 2025
High schools have made it so that their students are overworking themselves and get little sleep making their students drink energy drinks to stay awake. Schools are meant to be protecting their students. Why are they causing their students to turn to something harmful?

A necessary evil

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
March 7, 2025
Energy drink brands are marketing their brand to young adults and adolescents through social media, celebrities and influencers, events, and more. This is unethical and energy drink brands should change their strategies.

Opinion: Time for a change

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
March 5, 2025
Energy drinks can cause a lot of different types of health problems. If people are aware of the risks, then it is up to the person if they want to drink them.

Opinion: Energy drinks are harmful but helpful

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
March 3, 2025
Coming back to KICs

Coming back to KICs

Crista Alarcon, Kendra Anderson, Evan Fish, Madi Handley, Clio Long, and Parker Sobczak
February 28, 2025
STAR student Ella Griswold selected AP US History teacher Susan King as STAR teacher. Griswold earned the recognition by scoring highest on the SAT in a single test administration.

Griswold earns STAR student, selects Susan King

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
February 11, 2025
Starr’s Mill honored three seniors for their commitment and leadership to the wrestling team.

[Photo] Dunaj, Doney, and Chiumento honored on Senior Night

Grant Bryan, Staff Writer
January 24, 2025
KIC time is here

KIC time is here

Micah Freeman, Madi Handley, Andrew Kirkland, Parker Sobczak, Amiya Talley, and Madeline Therriault
December 6, 2024
Spanish teacher Amber Boyd is the November recipient of the Golden Apple award. She was selected by October’s recipient, Jessica Tatum, for her positive attitude toward teaching and her students.

Golden Apple – Amber Boyd

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
December 5, 2024
Senior Evan Bartek was selected as the 20th Player of the Week. Head coach David Cooper picked him for his performance at last week's game against Mays High School.

Evan Bartek

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
November 22, 2024
“That’s So True” by Gracie Abrams is the 15th song of the album “The Secret of Us (Deluxe).” The song takes you through Abrams trying to get over a past relationship when the other person has already moved on.

Quick Hit with Madi Handley

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
November 19, 2024

Coach’s Corner

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
November 13, 2024
Oddly warm KICs

Oddly warm KICs

Micah Freeman, Madi Handley, Andrew Kirkland, Alice Klimko, Isabella Matey, and Amiya Talley
November 8, 2024
KICs from the beyond

KICs from the beyond

Micah Freeman, Grant Bryan, Peyton Chandler, Madi Handley, Alice Klimko, and Clio Long
November 4, 2024
October PBIS winners demonstrate accountability and responsibility

October PBIS winners demonstrate accountability and responsibility

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
October 31, 2024
Senior Lincoln DeLaere was selected as the 14th Player of the Week. Head Coach David Cooper chose him for his performance against Harris County.

Lincoln DeLaere

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
October 19, 2024
Weird week for KICs

Weird week for KICs

Micah Freeman, Kendra Anderson, Evan Fish, Madi Handley, Alice Klimko, and Isabella Matey
October 4, 2024
The Panthers won the first game against Sandy Creek 25-18, 25-18. However, Starr’s Mill lost the following two matches to Newnan and Whitewater.

[Photo] JV volleyball struggles in Coweta-Fayette cross county championship

Lauren Moyer, Staff Writer
September 30, 2024
Stormy KICs

Stormy KICs

Micah Freeman, Kendra Anderson, Evan Fish, Madi Handley, and Madeline Therriault
September 27, 2024
Math teacher Tony Klumpper is the September recipient of the Golden Apple award. He was selected by August recipient Nicholas Gillies for the joy he has for his job and the high standard he holds for his students.

Golden Apple – Tony Kluemper

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
September 26, 2024
“Linger” explores how first loves always have a special place in your heart even when they continue to hurt the other person. This is a part of the 40-minute album “Everybody Else is Doing it, So Why Can’t We?” produced by Island Records.

Quick Hit with Madi Handley

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
September 24, 2024
Home in time for KICs

Home in time for KICs

Micah Freeman, Adebola Adepoju, Mariah Camacho, Madi Handley, Alice Klimko, and Parker Sobczak
September 13, 2024
Junior Nate Pecetti nears the finish line. Both varsity teams, while performing well, show a need for improvement early in the season. The boys team placed 3rd while the girls placed 8th.

[Photo] Rough start for Starr’s Mill in Panther Invitational

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
September 5, 2024
Varsity softball head coach Peyton Dean talks with the team at the pitcher’s circle. The Panthers lost to Central 17-3.

[Photo] Softball drops to 0-2 in region play after loss to Central

Lauren Moyer, Staff Writer
August 29, 2024

Coach’s Corner

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
August 28, 2024
KIC Night Lights

KIC Night Lights

Micah Freeman, Evan Fish, Chloe Fitzsimmons, Madi Handley, Isabella Matey, and Parker Sobczak
August 23, 2024
New era of KICs

New era of KICs

Micah Freeman, Clio Long, Peyton Chandler, Madi Handley, Parker Sobczak, and Madeline Therriault
August 16, 2024
Math teacher and varsity girls soccer coach John Bowen is May’s recipient of the Golden Apple award. He was selected by last month’s recipient Justin Spencer for setting an example for the whole Panther community.

Golden Apple – John Bowen

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
May 23, 2024
Fresh start for KICs

Fresh start for KICs

Ella Bissonnette, Adebola Adepoju, Madi Handley, Jason Hill, Mateya Petrova, and Madeline Therriault
May 17, 2024
Senior Jack Ryan was selected as Farmers Insurance Player of the Week for setting a good example for the other athletes. This weekend the team will be going to the finals for the first time since 2021.

Jack Ryan

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
May 17, 2024
“Cinnamon girl” like its name shows how love can be painful and simultaneously sweet. It is part of the hour-long album “Norman F***ing Rockwell!” which was produced by Polydor and Interscope Records.

Quick Hit with Madi Handley

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
May 13, 2024
Signing off with KICs

Signing off with KICs

Adeline Harper, Avari Addow, Adebola Adepoju, Caroline Drez, Madi Handley, and Mateya Petrova
May 13, 2024
Sports and KICs

Sports and KICs

Adeline Harper, Adebola Adepoju, Caroline Drez, Madi Handley, Clio Long, and Eliah Richards
April 29, 2024
English teacher and newspaper adviser Justin Spencer has been named April’s Golden Apple recipient. He was selected by March’s recipient Bert Groover for caring about and inspiring his students.

Golden Apple – Justin Spencer

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
April 25, 2024
Awards and KICs

Awards and KICs

Adeline Harper, Avari Addow, Madi Handley, Jason Hill, Mateya Petrova, and Noah Santos
April 20, 2024
Tucker Hawkins was chosen as the eighth Player of the Week for the spring sports season. He was chosen for his hard work and mental toughness.

Tucker Hawkins

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
April 19, 2024
Taking a break with KICs

Taking a break with KICs

Adeline Harper, Caroline Drez, Madi Handley, Tori Poliak, Sarah Saltos, and Noah Santos
March 29, 2024
Freshman Seth Lanson delivers a pitch. Lanson pitched a complete game shutout and only gave up 3 hits in the 6-0 win.

Lanson shines on the mound as Panthers defeat Chiefs 6-0

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
March 25, 2024
Senior Maggie Kluemper was chosen as the fourth Player of the Week for the spring sports season. Kluemper was chosen for stepping up as a leader on defense.

Maggie Kluemper

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
March 22, 2024
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

Jae Ardoin, Madi Handley, Jason Hill, and Parker Sobczak
March 5, 2024
Fall in love with KICs

Fall in love with KICs

Adeline Harper, Madi Handley, Clio Long, Jenson Mahr, Mateya Petrova, and Noah Santos
February 16, 2024
“Babydoll” by Dominc Fike shows the troubles that Fike goes through when trying to get over a recent breakup. It is a part of the 17-minute album “Don't Forget About Me,” which was produced by Columbia Records in 2018.

Quick Hit with Madi Handley

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
February 5, 2024
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

Jason Hill, Madi Handley, Grace Weatherly, and Kaylan Cape
January 18, 2024
Musings, the Starr’s Mill literary-art magazine, recently received its annual ratings from GSPA. The magazine is student-produced and consists of artwork, writing, and photography. The 19th edition of the magazine, published in May 2023, earned superior overall.

Literary-art magazine earns superior rating from GSPA

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
December 14, 2023
The Starr’s Mill High School tennis team is getting their own place to practice on campus. The building process is expected to start soon and will hopefully be completed six to eight weeks after the start.

New tennis courts on their way

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
December 12, 2023
Holly jolly KICs

Holly jolly KICs

Micah Freeman, Caroline Drez, Madi Handley, Eliah Richards, Noah Santos, and Madeline Therriault
December 8, 2023
Thankful for KICs

Thankful for KICs

Micah Freeman, Jae Ardoin, Madi Handley, Clio Long, Mateya Petrova, and Eliah Richards
November 17, 2023
Lady Panther flag football secured the fourth seed going into the region tournament. Although the girls have lost to East Coweta in the past, they have improved since the last time they played them.

[Photo] Flag football focused on growing as postseason begins

Ella Bissonnette, Staff Writer
November 14, 2023
October PBIS awardees go above and beyond

October PBIS awardees go above and beyond

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
November 4, 2023
Sub-zero KICs

Sub-zero KICs

Micah Freeman, Caroline Drez, Jessica Doyle, Madi Handley, Jenson Mahr, and Eliah Richards
November 3, 2023
Spooky, scary KICs

Spooky, scary KICs

Micah Freeman, Ella Bissonnette, Madi Handley, Jason Hill, Tori Poliak, and Eliah Richards
October 28, 2023

[Video] Coach’s Corner

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
October 24, 2023
English teacher Bonnie Stanford is currently listening to “Cold Beverage” by G. Love & Special Sauce. It is a song about how you should enjoy the little things in life.

Panther Tracks

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
October 6, 2023
Junior Lincoln DeLaere is the 10th recipient of Player of the Week award for the 2023 fall sports season. He was chosen for his performance in last Friday’s game versus Trinity.

Lincoln DeLaere

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
October 6, 2023
Will you read my KICs at Homecoming?

Will you read my KICs at Homecoming?

Micah Freeman, Adebola Adepoju, Jae Ardoin, Jessica Doyle, Madi Handley, and Mateya Petrova
September 29, 2023
Family consumer science teacher Adriah Willaims is this month's recipient of the Golden Apple. She was picked by last month's recipient Patrick Cheney for her high energy and ability to make students want to learn.

Golden Apple – Adriah Williams

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
September 28, 2023

Coach’s Corner

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
September 19, 2023
The Panther family welcomes aviation teacher Stacy Brown to Starr’s Mill. Brown has been teaching music for 31 years and wanted to use his aviation skills to teach.

Spotlight On…

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
September 1, 2023
“I Wanna Be Yours” by Arctic Monkeys shows the obsessive love that the lead singer Alex Turner feels for a girl. The song is a part of the album “AM” released in 2013 by Domino Recording Company.

Quick Hit with Madi Handley

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
August 28, 2023
Warm welcome back to KICs

Warm welcome back to KICs

Micah Freeman, Jae Ardoin, Caroline Drez, Madi Handley, Jenson Mahr, and Mateya Petrova
August 18, 2023
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