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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
Micah Freeman

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief

Junior

3rd year with The Prowler

 

My favorite thing about the Prowler is being able to get out in the school and tell what is happening. I love to read and write. I am a football player. I am the president of the Black Student Association. I love analyzing movies and video games. I am excited to lead The Prowler this year.

All content by Micah Freeman

Sports Update

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
April 23, 2024
kleining around main image

[Photo] Just Kleining Around

Kaylan Cape, Staff Writer
April 18, 2024
Junior Kyle Rudolph has been chosen as the seventh Player of the Week of the spring sports season. He was chosen due to his pitching ability and teamwork.

Kyle Rudolph

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
April 12, 2024
Goalie Tucker Hawkins blocks a shot. Against McIntosh, Starr’s Mill faltered in ball control, allowing the Chiefs to control the flow of the game and win 3-0.

Chiefs control tempo, defeat Panthers 3-0

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
March 29, 2024
Junior Gavin Vu fights for possession against a Troup player. Starr’s Mill controlled the ball for a majority of the first half, but had to fight in the second half to regain momentum and secure the win, 4-1.

Panthers regain momentum in second half, win 4-1

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
March 14, 2024
Literary team celebrates their victory in the regional competition. Four Starr’s Mill Panthers advanced to the state competition on March 23 at Buford High School.

Literary team places first in region competition

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2024
Senior Steven Barros has been selected as the 11th Player of the Week for the winter sports season. Barros was chosen after averaging 14 points per game this season.

Steven Barros

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
February 16, 2024
Head coach Chad Philips gives a post-game speech at East Coweta. After 34 years of coaching high school football, Phillips announced his retirement.

Head football coach Chad Phillips announces retirement

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
February 15, 2024
Senior Steven Barros defends Ashton Preston. After a strong start from Preston in the opening quarter, 8 points from Barros in the final quarter helped the Panthers come from behind and win 67-62.

Panthers come from behind to end regular season with win

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2024

Real Talk

Micah Freeman and Katie Johnson
February 7, 2024

Pinch of Positivity

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
February 5, 2024
January PBIS winners chosen for accountability

January PBIS winners chosen for accountability

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
February 2, 2024
Varsity boys basketball breaks out of the huddle. Following a close game, Starr’s Mill lost 48-46.

Varsity boys basketball loses fight against Trinity, 48-46

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2024
Winners of the Science Fair pose in the front office. The winners of their categories will compete in the regional competition in February.

Multiple Panthers place in Fayette County Science Fair

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
January 30, 2024

Coach’s Corner

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2024
Junior Scott Stevens makes a move toward the basket. In their game against McIntosh, Starr’s Mill had a few missteps that led to them losing 68-61.

Boys basketball team falls short in ‘battle’ against McIntosh, 68-61

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
December 13, 2023
Holly jolly KICs

Holly jolly KICs

Micah Freeman, Caroline Drez, Madi Handley, Eliah Richards, Noah Santos, and Madeline Therriault
December 8, 2023
State-worthy KICs

State-worthy KICs

Micah Freeman, Adebola Adepoju, Caroline Drez, Mateya Petrova, and Madeline Therriault
December 1, 2023
Junior William Robinson attempts a free throw. Following a slow first half, the Panthers defeated Locust Grove, 50-37.

Varsity boys basketball start season with 50-37 win

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
November 29, 2023
Roll of film burning. Media preservation is important because the loss of media not only loses the product but also the creativity and passion behind those who create media.

Opinion: Losing more than just media

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
November 17, 2023
Thankful for KICs

Thankful for KICs

Micah Freeman, Jae Ardoin, Madi Handley, Clio Long, Mateya Petrova, and Eliah Richards
November 17, 2023
Championships, playoffs, and KICs

Championships, playoffs, and KICs

Micah Freeman, Jae Ardoin, Jessica Doyle, Jenson Mahr, Tori Poliak, and Eliah Richards
November 10, 2023
Senior Taylor Ratinaud has been selected as the 16th Player of the Week. Head coach Chad Philips selected him for his strong performance in last week’s win over Whitewater.

[Photo] Taylor Ratinaud

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
November 10, 2023
Peter and Miles on the lookout for hunters. “Spider-Man 2” elevates both Spider-Men into being greater together.

Greater together

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
November 10, 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
Senior Kari Smith leaps to hit a kill. Starr’s Mill volleyball defeated Baldwin 3-0 to advance to the AAAA quarterfinals. The Panthers will face Pace Academy in the Elite 8 for the second year in a row.

Volleyball pushes into AAAA quarterfinals after defeating Baldwin

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2023
Chilly, chilly KICs

Chilly, chilly KICs

Micah Freeman, Caroline Drez, Chloe Fitzsimmons, Eliah Richards, Parker Sobczak, and Madeline Therriault
October 23, 2023

[Video] Sports Update

Crista Alarcon, Editor
October 19, 2023
Sophomore Kate Ryan serves the ball. Starr’s Mill defeated Fayette County 3-1, capping an undefeated regular season region record for the Panthers.

Starr’s Mill ends season with 3-1 win over Fayette, ends region play undefeated

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
October 14, 2023
Senior Andersen Cardoza has been selected as the 11th Farmers Insurance Player of the Week for the fall sports season. Cardoza was chosen because of his leadership and influence on the team.

[Photo] Andersen Cardoza

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
October 13, 2023
Loki, Mobius, OB, and Hunter B-15 look at the branching timelines. “Loki” returns, giving new background to the MCU’s newest threat, Kang the Conqueror.

“Loki” returns amid multiversal chaos

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
October 10, 2023
Cramming for KICs

Cramming for KICs

Micah Freeman, Jae Ardoin, Jessica Doyle, Caroline Drez, Clio Long, and Noah Santos
October 6, 2023
Physics teacher Nicholas Gillies is currently reading “The Fabric of the Universe” by Brian Greene. The book discusses advanced physics and concepts like dark matter.

Panther Reads

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
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 months recipient of the Golden Apple. She was picked by last months recipient Patrick Cheney for her high energy and ability to make students want to learn.

[Photo] Golden Apple – Adriah Williams

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
September 28, 2023
Falling into KICs

Falling into KICs

Micah Freeman, Ella Bissonnette, Chloe Fitzsimmons, Tori Poliak, Eliah Richards, and Madeline Therriault
September 22, 2023

[Video] Coach’s Corner

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 2023
The Hall of Fames inaugural class receives their awards. The Starr’s Mill Hall of Fame was created to honor important people in school history.

Starr’s Mill inducts inaugural Hall of Fame class

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 2023
Clint Barbour is an inductee into the inaugural class of the Starr’s Mill Hall of Fame. Barbour was a graduate of the first graduating class of Starr’s Mill. He was the first center on the football team and the first Starr’s Mill player to play college football, playing at Georgia Southern.

Hall of Fame inductee – Clint Barbour

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
September 19, 2023
Hall of KICs

Hall of KICs

Micah Freeman, Adeline Harper, Katie Johnson, Adebola Adepoju, Caroline Drez, and Clio Long
September 15, 2023
Junior Delani Gatson is listening to “False God” by Taylor Swift. The song is a slow love song about a relationship that could work if the couple tries.

Panther Tracks

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
September 12, 2023
Hurricane KICs

Hurricane KICs

Micah Freeman, Katie Johnson, Adaleigh Weber, Ella Bissonnette, Caroline Drez, and Tori Poliak
September 1, 2023

Real Talk

Micah Freeman and Adeline Harper
August 29, 2023
Burning hot KICs

Burning hot KICs

Micah Freeman, Adeline Harper, Katie Johnson, Jessica Doyle, Chloe Fitzsimmons, and Eliah Richards
August 26, 2023
Reyes after being carried into space by Khaji Da. DC’s latest movie “Blue Beetle” is a wonderful movie because of its characters and setting but would benefit from more development in its romance subplot and villain.

‘Blue Beetle’ worth box office buzz

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
August 21, 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
Students in Brandon Kendall’s English class put away their phones as they enter class. Starr’s Mill is making several changes that are designed to remove distractions and make learning efficient.

Remove distractions, improve the learning environment

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
August 9, 2023
Students examine key issues through class project

Students examine key issues through class project

Micah Freeman, Staff Writer
May 18, 2023
Sophomore Brian Hobbman has recently been listening to “Space Oddity” by David Bowie. The song tells the story of an awe-stricken astronaut.

Panther Tracks

Micah Freeman, Staff Writer
May 12, 2023

Coach’s Corner

Micah Freeman, Staff Writer
May 10, 2023
The Guardians going into their final battle as a team. Over the course of nine years, the Guardians of the Galaxy have grown significantly as a team, becoming a family.

Into the forever

Micah Freeman, Staff Writer
May 8, 2023
KICs and EOCs

KICs and EOCs

Cecily Shaber, Adebola Adepoju, Micah Freeman, Mateya Petrova, and Agnes Sorensen
April 28, 2023

[Video] Sports Update

Crista Alarcon, Staff Writer
April 28, 2023

[Video] Coach’s Corner

Micah Freeman, Staff Writer
April 27, 2023
Around the Mill

Around the Mill

Micah Freeman, Staff Writer
April 20, 2023

[Video] Sports Update

Crista Alarcon, Staff Writer
April 19, 2023

[Video] Sports Update

Crista Alarcon, Staff Writer
April 14, 2023
Mario and Luigi prepare for their first job. “The Super Mario Bros Movie” shines with its characters and world but suffers from pacing issues and reliance on licensed music.

Mario jumps onto the big screen

Micah Freeman, Staff Writer
April 11, 2023
Hopping into KICs

Hopping into KICs

Cecily Shaber, Katie Johnson, Drew McCarthy, Jessica Doyle, Micah Freeman, and Agnes Sorensen
March 31, 2023
March PBIS winners chosen for being responsible

March PBIS winners chosen for being responsible

Micah Freeman, Staff Writer
March 31, 2023
Drama department nominated for 8 Shuler awards

Drama department nominated for 8 Shuler awards

Micah Freeman, Staff Writer
March 31, 2023

[Video] Sports Update

Crista Alarcon, Staff Writer
March 31, 2023
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

Jae Ardoin, Shaila Bah, Micah Freeman, and Madi Handley
March 29, 2023

[Video] Coach’s Corner

Crista Alarcon, Staff Writer
March 29, 2023

[Video] Sports Update

Crista Alarcon, Staff Writer
March 24, 2023

Coach’s Corner

Micah Freeman, Staff Writer
March 23, 2023
Head 2 Head

Head 2 Head

Cecily Shaber and Micah Freeman
March 17, 2023

Game of excitement

Micah Freeman, Staff Writer
March 17, 2023
The cover arts for “Final Fantasy 7” and “Final Fantasy 7 Remake.” Video game remakes offer a new version of an old game to returning players and give new players a more accessible way to play.

Opinion: Remaking video games necessary, create new life

Micah Freeman, Staff Writer
March 16, 2023

[Video] Sports Update

Crista Alarcon, Staff Writer
March 9, 2023

[Video] Coach’s Corner

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
March 7, 2023

[Video] Coach’s Corner

Crista Alarcon, Staff Writer
March 1, 2023

Athletics department accepting nominations for hall of fame

Micah Freeman, Staff Writer
February 27, 2023
Kang the Conqueror blasts the heroes. “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” is a fun movie, but Kang steals the show from Ant-Man.

Big screen, big stakes, small hero

Micah Freeman, Staff Writer
February 19, 2023
I heart KICs

I heart KICs

Cecily Shaber, Drew McCarthy, Micah Freeman, Ashton Lewandowski, Jenson Mahr, and Adaleigh Weber
February 17, 2023
English teacher Whitney Shoemaker is currently listening to “Yankee and the Brave” by Run the Jewels. The song deals with gang violence.

Panther Tracks

Micah Freeman, Staff Writer
February 17, 2023
Sophomore Lizzy Cole has watched “Columbo.” It is a show about multiple homicide cases.

Panther Flix

Micah Freeman, Staff Writer
February 16, 2023
Sophomore Ansiba Bakaly advanced out of the county GHP interviews in biology. Bakaly credits science teachers Kelly Rock and Jessica Tatum for her success.

Ansiba Bakaly

Micah Freeman, Staff Writer
February 10, 2023
Sophomore Ella Griswold advanced out of the county GHP interviews in biology. Griswold credits her mother for her success.

Ella Griswold

Micah Freeman, Staff Writer
February 10, 2023
Album cover for “Call Me If You Get Lost,” released in 2021. This album contains “SWEET/I THOUGHT YOU WANTED TO DANCE,” which tells a story of love.

Quick Hit with Micah Freeman

Micah Freeman, Staff Writer
February 9, 2023
Senior Jeremiah Williamson attempts a shot. LaGrange had control over the ball, resulting in Starr’s Mill attempting to play catch up through most of the game.

Boys basketball shows improvement despite region loss

Micah Freeman, Staff Writer
February 9, 2023
Panther Palooza flier. Panther Palooza will be held on February 2 at 6 p.m. in place of Special Program Night and freshmen orientation.

Starr’s Mill hosting first Panther Palooza

Micah Freeman, Staff Writer
January 26, 2023
Sophomore Jared Moore is currently listening to “Only One to Blame” by Samm Henshaw. The song deals with accountability in relationships.

Panther Tracks

Micah Freeman, Staff Writer
January 23, 2023
Around the Mill

Around the Mill

Micah Freeman, Staff Writer
January 18, 2023
New year, new news

New year, new news

Cecily Shaber, Katie Johnson, Crista Alarcon, Micah Freeman, Ashton Lewandowski, and Agnes Sorensen
January 17, 2023
Trophies displayed in the band room. Multiple members of the Panther Pride Band have been chosen for District Honor Band and All-State Band auditions.

Panther Pride members chosen for District Honor Band and All-State Band

Micah Freeman, Staff Writer
January 13, 2023
Members of the math department pose with the inaugural Reindeer Games cup. The Reindeer Games were a series of competitions among the teachers during exam week designed to boost morale and camaraderie within the departments.

Math department victorious in inaugural Reindeer Games

Micah Freeman, Staff Writer
January 12, 2023
The cast of “Glass Onion: a Knives Out Mystery.” “Glass Onion” uses misdirection to engage the audience in its story.

The art of misdirection

Micah Freeman, Staff Writer
January 9, 2023
Kanye West on the show “Infowars.” Kanye West has said many problematic things that caused many people to question his morals.

Opinion: West is no longer best, time to move on

Micah Freeman, Staff Writer
December 13, 2022
Guest speaker Shauna Galligan talks to Interact Club attendees. Galligan discussed the power of a positive mindset and how it helps her as a stuntwoman.

Interact Club focuses on power of the mind

Micah Freeman, Staff Writer
December 13, 2022
Waving goodbye to KICs

Waving goodbye to KICs

Caroline Hubbard, Shaila Bah, Ella Bissonnette, Madi Handley, Micah Freeman, and Adaleigh Weber
December 11, 2022
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