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
Abi Carter

Abi Carter, Staff Writer

Junior Abi Carter is a three-year member of The Prowler staff. She is a staff writer.

All content by Abi Carter
Closing the curtain on KICs

Closing the curtain on KICs

Caroline Hubbard, Abi Carter, Craig Bardo, Dylan Bayer, Kyla Kaiser, and Jenson Mahr
May 20, 2022
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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.

Opinion: Tardy policy incentivizes students to stay home

Abi Carter, Editor
May 2, 2022
Keeping it catastrophic

Keeping it catastrophic

Craig Bardo, Abi Carter, Micah Freeman, Katie Johnson, Mateya Petrova, and Cecily Shaber
April 29, 2022
Blood, sweat, tears, and KICs

Blood, sweat, tears, and KICs

Caroline Hubbard, Abi Carter, Dylan Bayer, Jenson Mahr, Mateya Petrova, and Cecily Shaber
April 22, 2022
Hoppy KICs

Hoppy KICs

Caroline Hubbard, Abi Carter, Katie Johnson, Kyla Kaiser, Jenson Mahr, and Mateya Petrova
April 16, 2022
Released in 2016, Deftones “Phantom Bride” is a collaborative piece with Jerry Cantrell, guitarist of Alice in Chains. An emotional masterpiece, the guitar solo and lyrics hit the heart and tear the soul.

Quick Hit with Abi Carter

Abi Carter, Editor
April 14, 2022
Andrea Sonnenberg, creator of “Getting Thru” podcast, has been overwhelmed with the success of the project inspired by her son’s death. Thinking about writing a book, more interviews are on the way.

We all are ‘Getting Thru’

Abi Carter, Editor
April 1, 2022
Dancing into KICs

Dancing into KICs

Caroline Hubbard, Abi Carter, Craig Bardo, Kyla Kaiser, Mateya Petrova, and Cecily Shaber
March 25, 2022
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Springing into KICs

Springing into KICs

Abi Carter, Adeline Harper, Katie Johnson, Kyla Kaiser, Mateya Petrova, and Jax Rainey
March 5, 2022
This month’s Golden Apple teacher Todd Little pictured with Tim Monihan from Farmers Insurance. Learning specialist Laura Harbin chose Little for his dedication to the success of his students and innovative teaching methods.

Golden Apple – Todd Little

Abi Carter, Editor
March 3, 2022
Sophomore Yetmel Leacock is listening to “Playboy” by Jx.Zero. This song explains fan behavior and the struggles of the artist’s come up.

Panther Tracks

Abi Carter, Editor
February 26, 2022
MUSINGS is now accepting submissions for the 2022 literary-art magazine. Entries can include writing, art, or music. Interested students can scan the QR code posted around the school or see Dr. Bonnie Stanford in room 708.

MUSINGS now accepting submissions

Abi Carter, Editor
February 10, 2022
Varsity academic team members pose for a photo. Both varsity and JV teams qualified for the state competition, the first in-person match since before COVID.

Academic teams qualify for state

Abi Carter, Editor
February 4, 2022

Kanye West

Abi Carter, Editor
January 28, 2022
Laura Harbin was awarded the Golden Apple award from Farmers Insurance and agent Tim Monihan. Harbin teaches English and literature to TRIAD students, and was nominated for her passion for teaching.

Golden Apple – Laura Harbin

Abi Carter, Editor
January 27, 2022
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

Abi Carter, MacKenzie Jadick, Mateya Petrova, and Abrial Rand
January 26, 2022
As a result of lowering cases, masks in Fayette County schools are now optional for students. However, they are still required on county-provided transportation, including the school bus.

Mask mandate updated, masks now optional

Abi Carter, Editor
January 25, 2022
Bursting with KICs

Bursting with KICs

Caroline Hubbard, Abi Carter, Allyssa Daigle, Addie Ellison, Kyla Kaiser, and Drew McCarthy
January 16, 2022
Starring A-List celebrities, the 2021 Netflix release “Don’t Look Up” has had mixed reviews from critics. Satirical in nature, the movie highlights real world issues often ignored by the government or downplayed on social media.

‘Don’t Look Up’ looks down on social media

Abi Carter, Editor
January 14, 2022
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

Micah Freeman, Cecily Shaber, Abi Carter, and Abby Carter
December 10, 2021
This month’s Golden Apple teacher Walt Ellison pictured with Tim Monihan from Farmers Insurance. Mathematics teacher J.B. Campbell chose Ellison for how he engages with his students and demonstrates his love for teaching economics.

Golden Apple – Walt Ellison

Abi Carter, Editor
December 2, 2021
Thankful for KICs

Thankful for KICs

Joslyn Weber, Abi Carter, Dylan Bayer, Micah Freeman, Jax Rainey, and Abrial Rand
November 19, 2021
Saluting KICs

Saluting KICs

Abi Carter, Jessica Doyle, Bella Gorman, Kyla Kaiser, Mya McCullum, and Mateya Petrova
November 13, 2021
Starr’s Mill is currently in first place after the second round of academic team competition. The next round of virtual competition will be submitted on November 17.

Academic team holds 1st place after two rounds of competition

Abi Carter, Editor
November 12, 2021
History bowl team takes a selfie at Commerce High School, the team’s first competition of the year. All three junior varsity teams qualified for nationals after sweeping the top three spots.

JV history bowl team sweeps top 3 spots, qualifies for nationals in first competition

Abi Carter, Editor
November 10, 2021
Football, friends, and KICs

Football, friends, and KICs

Cecily Shaber, Abi Carter, Allyssa Daigle, Jessica Doyle, Drew McCarthy, and Abrial Rand
October 22, 2021
Principal Allen Leonard stands with the recently awarded Teacher of the Year Robin Huggins. Previously a biologist, Huggins found a passion for teaching high school students.

Out with a bang

Abi Carter, Editor
October 22, 2021
Autumn breeze and KICs

Autumn breeze and KICs

Abi Carter, Jax Rainey, Jenson Mahr, and Mya McCullum
October 15, 2021
Around the Mill

Around the Mill

Craig Bardo and Abi Carter
October 7, 2021
Keeping it chaotic

Keeping it chaotic

Craig Bardo, Abby Carter, Jenson Mahr, Abi Carter, Addie Ellison, and Jax Rainey
October 1, 2021
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

Jessica Doyle, Dylan Bayer, Katie Johnson, Jenson Mahr, Abi Carter, and Annika Pepper
September 22, 2021
All smiles for KICs

All smiles for KICs

Charlie Goins, Katie Johnson, Abi Carter, Caroline Hubbard, and Cecily Shaber
September 17, 2021
Tyler, the Creator released “IFHY” in 2013, making it one of his older pieces. His quality of music from 2013 to 2021 has not changed, which can be experienced on his latest album “CALL ME WHEN YOU GET LOST” that was released in June 2021.

Quick Hit with Abi Carter

Abi Carter, Editor
August 30, 2021
In 2020, thermal cameras were purchased through a foreign vendor by the county. Despite the quality, the cameras were seen as ineffective and not fit for preventing the spread of Covid-19. The Fayette County Board of Education has since decided to deactivate all thermal cameras.

Thermal cameras deemed ineffective, deactivated

Abi Carter, Editor
August 23, 2021
Jahnvi Nakrani

Jahnvi Nakrani

Abi Carter, Features Editor
May 6, 2021
Starr’s Mill sending nine to state Governor's Honors Program

Starr’s Mill sending nine to state Governor’s Honors Program

Abi Carter, Features Editor
May 3, 2021
End of testing, not the end of the year

End of testing, not the end of the year

Caroline Hubbard, Abi Carter, Elizabeth Carrico, Katie Johnson, and Cetera Plagmann
April 23, 2021
Robin Huggins received the Golden Apple Award from Farmers Insurance for the second time in her teaching career. She prioritizes a connection with her students and the engagement of her classes through collaboration.

Golden Apple – Robin Huggins

Abi Carter, Features Editor
March 25, 2021
Bettina Zeeb has joined the Starr’s Mill family as a new member in the attendance office. Throughout her daughter’s scholastic career, Zeeb volunteered and was actively involved in the school environment.

Bettina Zeeb

Abi Carter, Features Editor
March 19, 2021
Keeping it vaccinated

Keeping it vaccinated

Caroline Hubbard, Abi Carter, Elizabeth Carrico, Emily Hawkins, Katie Johnson, and Cecily Shaber
March 13, 2021
Five more in the books

Five more in the books

Caroline Hubbard, Abi Carter, Elizabeth Carrico, Katie Johnson, and Cecily Shaber
March 6, 2021
This month’s winner of the Farmers Insurance Golden Apple Award is Ashley Collins. She was nominated by fellow teacher Emily Sweeney for her ability to create relationships with her students and make them feel at home.

Golden Apple – Ashley Collins

Abi Carter, Features Editor
March 4, 2021
Eyedress is an indie band with a varied discography. The most popular albums being “Let’s Skip to the Wedding” and “Manila Ice.” The varied tone of Eyedress is unique to most genres.

Quick Hit with Abi Carter

Abi Carter, Features Editor
February 12, 2021
Christina Rufenacht is currently participating the Fayette County administrative internship program, but she’s not new to the school. Graduating in 2004, Rufenacht wanted to be a teacher or administrator in Fayette County. Last year, she earned the Fayette County Teacher of the Year award.

The woman, the alumnae, the legend

Abi Carter, Features Editor
February 12, 2021
6 more weeks of KICs

6 more weeks of KICs

Caroline Hubbard, Abi Carter, Emily Hawkins, Elizabeth Carrico, Mackenzie Jadick, and Katie Johnson
February 5, 2021
Rocking out KICs

Rocking out KICs

Caroline Hubbard, Abi Carter, Elizabeth Carrico, Emily Hawkins, and Mackenzie Jadick
January 22, 2021
‘90s rap artist Coolio released “Gangsta’s Paradise” in 1995. Having listened to it on repeat for the past month, I thought it deserved recognition for its powerful message and addicting tune.

Quick Hit with Abi Carter

Abi Carter, Features Editor
January 15, 2021
In November 2020, Randy Hough was elected to represent District 1 on the Board of Education. He is a proud member of the Peachtree City community with a long history in Fayette County.

Fayette County elects new Board member

Abi Carter, Features Editor
December 4, 2020
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Gearing up for KICs

Gearing up for KICs

Caroline Hubbard, Abi Carter, Allyssa Daigle, Mackenzie Jadick, Charlie Goins, and Elizabeth Carrico
October 28, 2020
Nick Rattingan, also known as Current Joys, produced the song “A Different Age.” Nostalgic and raw, this song is a masterpiece of the ages.

Quick Hit with Abi Carter

Abi Carter, Features Editor
October 22, 2020
“Girl in Pieces” by Kathleen Glasgow is a mental-health oriented novel depicting a teen struggling with self-harm and depression. A roller coaster of a plot, this book is recommended to anyone who loves a raw story.

Band-aids don’t fix everything

Abi Carter, Features Editor
October 20, 2020
Going back to KICs

Going back to KICs

Caroline Hubbard, Abi Carter, Kaitlyn Doyle, Kathleen Stephens, Charlie Goins, and Elizabeth Carrico
October 17, 2020
Coming home to KICs

Coming home to KICs

Caroline Hubbard, Cetera Plagmann, Mackenzie Jadick, Abi Carter, Alex McPeak, and Elizabeth Carrico
October 9, 2020
Students from the Starr’s Mill French Club participate in last year’s homecoming parade. This year’s theme is cartoons and TV. Aspects of this year, however, have changed. No dance or parade will be held, and dress up days and hallway decorations are limited.

Adjusting the channel on homecoming

Abi Carter, Features Editor
October 2, 2020
It's raining KICs

It’s raining KICs

Caroline Hubbard, Abi Carter, Allyssa Daigle, Charlie Goins, Katie Johnson, and Cecily Shaber
September 26, 2020
Choral director Dr. John Odom instructs Chanticleer from a distance. All students are separated in 6-foot intervals and required to wear masks. Studies have shown that it is safe to sing for 30 minutes without the spread of aerosol in the air. Many students have switched to virtual further reducing the risk of contact, but fewer students and strict guidelines have forced many changes and adaptations in the performing arts.

The show must go on

Abi Carter, Features Editor
September 19, 2020

Hybrid harms

Abi Carter, Features Editor
September 16, 2020
Kicking off KICs

Kicking off KICs

Caroline Hubbard, Daniel Stackhouse, Abby Carter, Mackenzie Jadick, and Kyleigh Wetzstein
August 28, 2020
Chase Penland (right) is the Golden Apple recipient for May. He shows compassion and is a positive influence for students. Ashley Collins, who received the award in April, chose Penland because of these qualities.

Golden Apple – May 2020

Abi Carter, Staff Writer
June 25, 2020
One last time for KICs

One last time for KICs

Mary Jane Gagliano, Simone Bates, Abi Carter, Addie Ellison, and Kathleen Stephens
May 8, 2020
KICs in the homestretch

KICs in the homestretch

Mary Jane Gagliano, Simone Bates, Abi Carter, James Hindy, Caroline Hubbard, and Kathleen Stephens
May 2, 2020
News coming in at full force

News coming in at full force

Mary Jane Gagliano, Simone Bates, Abi Carter, Addie Ellison, James Hindy, and Kathleen Stephens
April 24, 2020
Whip coffee, dye hair, and read KICs

Whip coffee, dye hair, and read KICs

Mary Jane Gagliano, Simone Bates, Abi Carter, Addie Ellison, James Hindy, and Caroline Hubbard
April 18, 2020
Sit around and read KICs

Sit around and read KICs

Mary Jane Gagliano, Simone Bates, Abi Carter, Addie Ellison, and Caroline Hubbard
April 3, 2020
News to go with your new normal

News to go with your new normal

Mary Jane Gagliano, Simone Bates, Abi Carter, Addie Ellison, James Hindy, and Caroline Hubbard
March 27, 2020
‘KIC’ing with coronavirus

‘KIC’ing with coronavirus

Mary Jane Gagliano, Simone Bates, Abi Carter, Addie Ellison, James Hindy, and Caroline Hubbard
March 20, 2020
Freshman Maggie Wilson conducts research on a Chromebook in Dr. Bonnie Stanford’s 7th period Creative Writing class. AP seminar would have been based on student learning and research on the Chromebooks, but plans for the new course fell through after not enough students chose to take new AP.

AP seminar falls through

Abi Carter, Staff Writer
March 16, 2020
The week's infected headlines

The week’s infected headlines

Mary Jane Gagliano, Simone Bates, Abi Carter, Addie Ellison, James Hindy, and Caroline Hubbard
March 13, 2020
Don’t say ‘Bye Bye’ to news

Don’t say ‘Bye Bye’ to news

Mary Jane Gagliano, Simone Bates, Abi Carter, Addie Ellison, James Hindy, and Caroline Hubbard
March 6, 2020
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Academic Bowl team members and chaperones stand next to Starbucks sign near Gallaudet campus. The team competed in the regional tournament, but were eliminated in the round of 16.

Merging deaf culture with academics

Abi Carter, Staff Writer
March 5, 2020
News to eat waffles with

News to eat waffles with

Mary Jane Gagliano, Simone Bates, Abi Carter, Addie Ellison, James Hindy, and Jordan Owens
February 28, 2020
Dr. Bonnie Stanford teaches her 7th period Creative Writing class. Next year, she will be teaching the new AP Seminar course. There is no set textbook for this class, and it will be mostly based on student interest.

New APs added to Starr’s Mill rigor

Abi Carter, Staff Writer
February 26, 2020
A lovely week in news

A lovely week in news

Mary Jane Gagliano, Simone Bates, Abi Carter, Addie Ellison, and James Hindy
February 15, 2020
Whack week in news

Whack week in news

Mary Jane Gagliano, Simone Bates, Abi Carter, Addie Ellison, James Hindy, and Caroline Hubbard
February 8, 2020
Nate Enloe is making his place at Starr’s Mill through coaching football and assisting in classrooms. He values making personal relationships with his students, and uses his spare time to have a good relationship with his family.

Nate Enloe

Abi Carter, Staff Writer
February 6, 2020
Timothy Monihan and Farmers Insurance recognize Rob Bell as January’s Golden Apple Award recipient. Bell has brought growth to his program and the robotics club, and is passionate about biking against child abuse. December’s recipient Rebecca Rickeard selected Bell for the award.

Golden Apple – January 2020

Abi Carter, Staff Writer
January 30, 2020
Week full of frigid headlines

Week full of frigid headlines

James Hindy, Simone Bates, Abi Carter, and Addie Ellison
January 25, 2020
Thankful for headlines

Thankful for headlines

Mary Jane Gagliano, Hillary Baidoo, Abi Carter, James Hindy, Caroline Hubbard, and Tru Robbins
November 23, 2019
Senior Gabe Jones is served chicken nuggets, a whole-grain roll, and mac-and-cheese. This is an example of a common school lunch in the nation, and demonstrates the re-formulating of products to fit government guidelines. Students like Gabe need better quality food and more time to genuinely enjoy it.

Opinion: School lunch still overlooked

Abi Carter, Staff Writer
November 19, 2019
Christie Jarret assists student Micheal Johnson in a science lab. Students were separating bees to calculate the mass of certain atoms. Jarret says its important to have a personal bond with her kids.

Christie Jarret

Abi Carter, Staff Writer
November 18, 2019
Guidance counselor Shellie Edwards returns not just to Starr’s Mill but also the same office she left ten years ago. Edwards works with students whose last names start with Du - Kj.

Shellie Edwards

Abi Carter, Staff Writer
November 11, 2019
Starr’s Mill Marching Band practices ahead of the competition season. They are going for a clean sweep of the season, looking to win all three competitions, which hasn’t happened since 2008.

More than marching

Abi Carter, Staff Writer
October 25, 2019
Wonderland full of headlines

Wonderland full of headlines

Mary Jane Gagliano, Hillary Baidoo, Abi Carter, Caroline Hubbard, Tru Robbins, and Kathleen Stephens
October 25, 2019
Get ahead of the headlines

Get ahead of the headlines

Mary Jane Gagliano, Hillary Baidoo, Simone Bates, Abi Carter, Caroline Hubbard, and Tru Robbins
October 12, 2019
Dull week filled with exciting headlines

Dull week filled with exciting headlines

Mary Jane Gagliano, Hillary Baidoo, Abi Carter, Addie Ellison, Caroline Hubbard, and Tru Robbins
October 5, 2019
Changing seasons, changing headlines

Changing seasons, changing headlines

Mary Jane Gagliano, Hillary Baidoo, Abi Carter, James Hindy, Caroline Hubbard, and Tru Robbins
September 28, 2019
Tori Davis (middle) and Hannah Defler (left) at last year’s cheerleading awards. Davis was named top 16 in the state and now joins the Texas A&M competition squad.

Three’s company

Abi Carter, Staff Writer
September 22, 2019
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