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
Adeline Harper

Adeline Harper, Editor-in-Chief

Senior

3rd year with The Prowler

 

As Editor-in-Chief for this year, I am excited to be back on The Prowler. Outside of journalism, I enjoy listening to music, quilting, being outdoors, lifting weights, and researching new facts about my favorite subjects, which include music history, reptiles and amphibians, anatomy, and nature in general.

All content by Adeline Harper
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[Photo] Panther Flix

Kendra Anderson, Staff Writer
December 13, 2024
Sophomore Eli Gardner recently watched the movie “Chicken Little.” The movie follows a young chicken and his friends as they try to save their small town from extraterrestrial creatures.

[Photo] Panther Flix

Adebola Adepoju, Staff Writer
December 6, 2024
Coach Cheek recently watched “Little Giants.” It is about two brothers playing on rival football teams. One team is considered the better one, but changes occur later in the movie.

[Photo] Panther Flix

Wrenn Stilwell, Staff Writer
November 22, 2024
Senior Riley Gibbas has recently watched “Little Women.” The movie follows the March sisters during the 19th century after they are brought together to spend time with one of their sisters who is sick.

[Photo] Panther Flix

Parker Sobczak, Staff Writer
November 18, 2024
Science teacher John Sexton is currently watching the show “Dexter.” This show is a psychological thriller about a man named Dexter who is a blood spatter analyst by day and a murderer by night.

[Photo] Panther Flix

Adebola Adepoju, Staff Writer
November 8, 2024
Freshman Caroline Handy is currently watching the romance movie “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,” starring Kate Hudson.

[Photo] Panther Flix

Elle Lewis, Staff Writer
November 1, 2024
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Freshman Ellie Williams recently watched “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” by Francis Lawrence. This movie follows Katniss Everdean after the Quarter Quell. She has to play the dangerous game again, but this time it is with all returning winners from previous years.

[Photo] Panther Flix

Wrenn Stilwell, Staff Writer
October 24, 2024
French teacher Jill Snelgrove recently watched a French film “Bad Seeds.” The movie follows a guy and his mother who swindle many people until they are caught and are forced to work with troubled teens, but are able to connect with them through their troubled pasts.

[Photo] Panther Flix

Parker Sobczak, Staff Writer
October 4, 2024
Senior Jasmine Spence recently watched “Friday.” The film follows a man and his best-friend as they try to overcome the challenges they face all in one Friday.

[Photo] Panther Flix

Adebola Adepoju, Staff Writer
October 1, 2024
Dr. Kellie Clark is watching “Mother!,” a horror/thriller movie that follows a young couple living quietly in the countryside. After a visit from their strange neighbors, the couple starts to notice changes around their house.

[Photo] Panther Flix

Elle Lewis, Staff Writer
September 20, 2024
Senior Georgia Moore recently watched “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” a sequel to the original “Beetlejuice.” The film follows a teen girl named Astrid and her journey into the afterlife.

[Photo] Panther Flix

Caroline Drez, Editor
September 13, 2024
Learning specialist and English teacher Juliana Wright has recently watched “Iron Man.” These films star main character Tony Stark as he builds inventions for good while also trying to defeat evil.

[Photo] Panther Flix

Adebola Adepoju, Staff Writer
September 6, 2024
Senior Zariyah Dogan recently watched the movie “One Fast Move.” This film follows a young man who dreams of becoming a professional motorcyclist who was abandoned by his father at a young age. He utilizes the help of a shop owner who later becomes his love interest to heal his past and help rebuild his relationship with his father..

[Photo] Panther Flix

Parker Sobczak, Staff Writer
August 30, 2024
Science teacher Melissa Beaulieu recently watched “Deadpool and Wolverine.” This film follows two main characters’ journey as they evolve while trying to save the world at the same time.

[Photo] Panther Flix

Adebola Adepoju, Staff Writer
August 23, 2024
Junior Tobin Pullin recently watched “Supernatural,” a horror series following Sam and Dean Winchester. The two brothers look for their missing father while fighting evil supernatural beings.

[Photo] Panther Flix

Faith Lingenfelter, Staff Writer
August 16, 2024
Panthers dog pile after winning the state championship against Cherokee Bluff. This is the second state championship in school history, the first being in 2021.

[Photo] Destiny foretold

Crista Alarcon, Editor
May 23, 2024

Pinch of Positivity: Episode 100

Adeline Harper and Katie Johnson
May 20, 2024
Junior Dayvon Collier recently watched “Suits,” a show following a lawyer with a photographic memory. He uses his memory and his partner's emotions to win cases against their adversaries.

[Photo] Panther Flix

Parker Sobczak, Staff Writer
May 17, 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
Science teacher John Sexton recently watched “Stranger Things.” The series is a sci-fi show about the mysterious town of Hawkins and the teens that unknowingly uncover the mysteries of it.

[Photo] Panther Flix

Adebola Adepoju, Staff Writer
May 10, 2024

Pinch of Positivity

Adeline Harper, Editor-in-Chief
May 6, 2024
Peachtree City is home to golf carts, golf courses, outdoor shopping malls, and 100 miles of trails. This segment explores the importance and role of nature and talks about how to identify, maintain, and safely observe the wildlife found in Peachtree City.

Wild about Peachtree City wildlife

Adeline Harper, Editor-in-Chief
April 10, 2024
Winner winner, KIC dinner

Winner winner, KIC dinner

Adeline Harper, Jae Ardoin, Chloe Fitzsimmons, Mateya Petrova, Eliah Richards, and Madeline Therriault
May 3, 2024
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Coach’s Corner

Adeline Harper, Editor-in-Chief
May 1, 2024
Forensics teacher Melissa Beaulieu recently watched "Bridgerton." This series is an alternative historical romance following the Bridgerton children as they explore the dating scene of British nobility.

[Photo] Panther Flix

Lucy Liu, Staff Writer
April 30, 2024
During the first game of the double header against Hardaway, senior Jack Ryan hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the first. The Panthers swept the Hawks 10-0, 13-0. Starr’s Mill hosts Benedictine in the second round of the state playoffs.

No predators for the Panthers

Adeline Harper, Editor-in-Chief
April 29, 2024
Sports and KICs

Sports and KICs

Adeline Harper, Adebola Adepoju, Caroline Drez, Madi Handley, Clio Long, and Eliah Richards
April 29, 2024
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‘Starrs align’

Adeline Harper, Editor-in-Chief
April 23, 2024
Awards and KICs

Awards and KICs

Adeline Harper, Avari Addow, Madi Handley, Jason Hill, Mateya Petrova, and Noah Santos
April 20, 2024
Senior pitcher Jack Ryan tosses the ball in between games. Starr’s Mill cruised through region play outscoring their region opponents 117 runs to 11. Now the question is, are they prepared for a deep playoff run?

[Photo] Baseball finishes region play undefeated, prepares for deep postseason run

Crista Alarcon, Editor
April 19, 2024
Sophomore Maddy Johnson recently watched “Wednesday” a story full of adventure about the teenage school years of Wednesday Addams. The cast includes Jenna Ortega, Emma Meyers, Tyler Galpin, and Catherine Zeta-Jones.

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Grace Weatherly, Staff Writer
April 19, 2024
One of science teacher John Sexton’s favorite films is “Fantastic Fungi,” a documentary that tells the story behind fungi’s long life. The film was directed by Louie Schwartzberg and narrated by Brie Larson.

[Photo] Panther Flix

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
April 12, 2024
Back to KICs

Back to KICs

Adeline Harper, Avari Addow, Caroline Drez, Chloe Fitzsimmons, Tori Poliak, and Parker Sobczak
April 12, 2024
Members of the freshman baseball team watch from the dugout. The freshman team consists of 17 8th graders and only 2 freshmen, which is the most middle schoolers the team has had. The shared goal of the team is to improve their skills to play for JV or varsity in the future.

[Photo] More to it than success

Adaleigh Weber, Editor
April 11, 2024
Sophomore Sauj Das recently watched “Enola Holmes,” a story about adventure, mysteries, and independence. The film’s cast includes Millie Bobby Brown, Louis Partridge, Henry Cavill, and Sam Clafin.

[Photo] Panther Flix

Avari Addow, Staff Writer
April 8, 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
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Enchanted KICs

Enchanted KICs

Adeline Harper, Avari Addow, Jason Hill, Mateya Petrova, and Madeline Therriault
March 22, 2024
"Arcane" is an animation series of the action-adventure genre with a steampunk aesthetic and a dramatic yet complex expression of emotion.

[Photo] Panther Flix

Lucy Liu, Staff Writer
March 22, 2024

Pinch of Positivity

Adeline Harper, Editor-in-Chief
March 19, 2024
Short week, short KICs

Short week, short KICs

Adeline Harper, Adebola Adepoju, Mateya Petrova, Parker Sobczak, and Grace Weatherly
March 15, 2024
In March 2024, the SAT changed from pencil and paper to Bluebook, an online testing application. Digital SAT test taking has removed the positive aspects of traditional testing, and replaced it with distractions, holes to jump through for making annotations, and increased eye fatigue.

Opinion: Traditional, not digital

Adeline Harper, Editor-in-Chief
March 14, 2024
Last week, Starr’s Mill choir participated in the Georgia Large Group Performance Evaluation. All three choirs earned a score of 1 out of 5 overall, and 1s in each individual category while performing music in Class B. The Treble and Freshman choir went on Tuesday, and the Chanticleer choir went on Wednesday.

Choir earns all Superior ratings at LGPE

Adeline Harper, Editor-in-Chief
March 13, 2024
Crescendo of KICs

Crescendo of KICs

Adeline Harper, Jason Hill, Lucy Liu, Noah Santos, Parker Sobczak, and Grace Weatherly
March 8, 2024
Senior Bo Walker walks back to the dugout after hitting a home run. Walker hit two home runs in the 6-0 win over McIntosh.

[Photo] Double whammy!

Crista Alarcon, Editor
March 8, 2024
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Signs announcing the beginning of construction on the Redwine tunnel. Construction will begin this summer. No completion date has been announced.

[Photo] Construction date announced for Redwine tunnel

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
March 1, 2024
Celebrating representation with KICs

Celebrating representation with KICs

Adeline Harper, Avari Addow, Adebola Adepoju, Caroline Drez, Eliah Richards, and Madeline Therriault
March 1, 2024
Eighth grader Maddox Mothershed stops a ground ball hit by a Locust Grove batter. Head coach Taylor Sweeney credited the 3-2 win to successful fielding.

[Photo] Freshmen baseball wins third game of the season

Adaleigh Weber, Editor
March 1, 2024
Senior Simon Ruiz has been selected as the first Player of the Week for the spring sports season. Ruiz was chosen for his assists in games and leadership skills.

Simon Ruiz

Adeline Harper, Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2024
Laura

[Photo] Golden Apple – Laura Alldredge

Kaylan Cape, Staff Writer
February 29, 2024
Math teacher Heather McNally is currently watching “Billions.” The show follows a hedge fund manager and how he tries to sway an attorney away from noticing him.

[Photo] Panther Flix

Adebola Adepoju, Staff Writer
February 16, 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
"Monty Python and the Holy Grail," directed by Terry Giliam and Terry Jones, portrays the legend of King Arthur in a satirical manner with elements of adventure and comedy throughout.

[Photo] Panther Flix

Lucy Liu, Staff Writer
March 1, 2024

Real Talk

Adeline Harper and Adaleigh Weber
February 15, 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.

[Photo] Head football coach Chad Phillips announces retirement

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
February 15, 2024
An arrangement of sheet music, colored pencils, a mask, and a viola. These items can be found in fine arts classrooms.

[Photo] Inspiring the arts

Adaleigh Weber, Editor
February 16, 2024
Senior Rachel recently watched the 2023 movie “Saltburn.” The film follows Oliver and his obsession with his classmate Felix, where his lies and impulses cause many problems in Felix’s life.

[Photo] Panther Flix

Parker Sobczak, Staff Writer
February 9, 2024

[Video] Sports Update

Adaleigh Weber, Editor
February 8, 2024

[Video] Pantherettes preparing to defend state title

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
February 7, 2024
Hiking and going to the gym both provide different mental and health benefits. Editor Adaleigh Weber and Editor-in-Chief Adeline Harper discuss their opinions on which activity is more beneficial.

Head 2 Head

Adeline Harper and Adaleigh Weber
February 5, 2024
Leaping into KICs

Leaping into KICs

Adeline Harper, Jessica Doyle, Chloe Fitzsimmons, Clio Long, Mateya Petrova, and Tori Poliak
February 3, 2024
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[Photo] 24 in ’24

Eliah Richards, Staff Writer
February 5, 2024
Science teacher Austin Enriquez recently watched “The Count of Monte Cristo.” This movie, made in 2002, is just one of the many adaptations to the classic book written in 1844 by Alexandre Dumas.

[Photo] Panther Flix

Caroline Drez, Staff Writer
February 2, 2024
Freshman Chloe Tucker has been selected as the ninth Farmers Insurance Player of the Week for the winter sports season. Tucker was chosen for cutting time throughout the season and helping the team win its 24th consecutive county championship.

[Photo] Chloe Tucker

Clio Long, Staff Writer
February 2, 2024
Senior swimmer Jonah Hendrickson has been selected as the eighth Farmers Insurance Player of the Week for the winter sports season. Hendrickson was chosen by head coach Derek Abrams for his leadership on the team.

Jonah Hendrickson

Adeline Harper, Editor-in-Chief
February 2, 2024
Tat Kragge

[Photo] Golden Apple – Samantha Krage

Ella Bissonnette, Staff Writer
February 1, 2024

[Video] Pep rally recognizes winter sports, prepares students for post-season

Katie Johnson, Editor
January 31, 2024
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