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
Agnes Sorensen

Agnes Sorensen, Staff Writer

This junior Agnes Sorensen’s first year with The Prowler. She is a staff writer.

All content by Agnes Sorensen
I hug my brother in the airport after arriving home from my exchange year in the U.S. It has been exciting to come home, but also really hard to get used to and the fact that my exchange is over.

Waking up from an 11-month long dream

Agnes Sorensen, former Staff Writer
August 22, 2023
Cultures are different and interesting. Americans are very sweet, but hard to get really close to – just like a peach. Danes have a hard shell to get through but are quite friendly once you get through – just like a coconut.

Opinion: Coconuts vs. peaches

Agnes Sorensen, Staff Writer
May 23, 2023
Signing off with KICs

Signing off with KICs

Adeline Harper, Katie Johnson, Michael Carrillo, Ashton Lewandowski, Mateya Petrova, and Agnes Sorensen
May 19, 2023
Posing for a photo with my host moms. I have lived with three host families who have taught me so much. It is extremely hard to leave them very soon to go back to Denmark after one year here.

Leaving home to go home

Agnes Sorensen, Staff Writer
May 18, 2023
The teenage style in America is different from Danish style even though there are some similarities. I definitely like the more casual style here.

Opinion: I honestly like the American style better

Agnes Sorensen, Staff Writer
May 17, 2023
Winner, winner, KIC dinner

Winner, winner, KIC dinner

Cecily Shaber, Adeline Harper, Jae Ardoin, Ashton Lewandowski, Mateya Petrova, and Agnes Sorensen
May 15, 2023
I traveled with the cross country team to the Wingfoot Classic in Cartersville, Georgia. My life here has been different and busier than in Denmark. I have tried cross county, the track and field team, the Interact club, and the school newspaper.

A challenge is everything

Agnes Sorensen, Staff Writer
May 4, 2023
KICs and EOCs

KICs and EOCs

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

Real Talk

Cecily Shaber and Agnes Sorensen
April 25, 2023
Read KICs instead of that test prep guide

Read KICs instead of that test prep guide

Cecily Shaber, Adeline Harper, Madi Handley, Mateya Petrova, Agnes Sorensen, and Adaleigh Weber
April 21, 2023
I started learning English as my second language when I was about nine years old. After a lot of practice I am in another country speaking it fluently.

Bilingual people are impressive

Agnes Sorensen, Staff Writer
April 20, 2023
“Alting, Altid'' by Artigeardit is a great rap and hip hop song to boost your mood. It is a part of the album “LÆNGE LEVE.”

Quick Hit with Agnes Sorensen

Agnes Sorensen, Staff Writer
April 11, 2023
Head 2 Head

Head 2 Head

Mateya Petrova and Agnes Sorensen
March 31, 2023

The city never sleeps

Agnes Sorensen, Staff Writer
March 31, 2023
Hopping into KICs

Hopping into KICs

Cecily Shaber, Katie Johnson, Drew McCarthy, Jessica Doyle, Micah Freeman, and Agnes Sorensen
March 31, 2023
Monday morning, a school shooter entered an elementary school in Nashville and killed six people, including three kids. When we think about these horrible school shootings, I begin to question the Second Amendment's real meaning from a foreigner’s perspective.

Opinion: Is the Second Amendment really protecting Americans?

Agnes Sorensen, Staff Writer
March 29, 2023
I have been here for almost eight months. I have experienced a lot of different things in American culture, but has it been like what I expected?

Expectations vs. reality

Agnes Sorensen, Staff Writer
March 28, 2023
Sugary drinks are a big part of many Americans’ daily lives, which surprised me when I got to the U.S. as an exchange student. Therefore, I was wondering what these drinks actually do to your body.

Opinion: Americans love their iced, sugary, caffeinated drinks

Agnes Sorensen, Staff Writer
March 21, 2023
Rainy but regenerative KICs

Rainy but regenerative KICs

Cecily Shaber, Drew McCarthy, Ella Bissonnette, Jenson Mahr, Mateya Petrova, and Agnes Sorensen
March 10, 2023
My home in Denmark. Being away from home for so long may lead to homesickness for some, but it has not been that difficult for me.

Homesickness

Agnes Sorensen, Staff Writer
March 7, 2023
Marching through KICs

Marching through KICs

Cecily Shaber, Adeline Harper, Michael Carrillo, Mateya Petrova, Agnes Sorensen, and Adaleigh Weber
March 3, 2023
Pinch of Positivity

Pinch of Positivity

Agnes Sorensen, Staff Writer
February 13, 2023
My second host and I at a Georgia game. I have been on the student exchange trip for more than six months. Throughout the experience, I will live with three different host families.

From strangers to true family

Agnes Sorensen, Staff Writer
February 11, 2023

Being alone on stage takes courage

Agnes Sorensen, Staff Writer
February 10, 2023
Music is a part of most people’s lives. In this week’s “Head to Head,” Editor Drew McCarthy and Staff Writer Agnes Sørensen discuss the advantages and disadvantages of bands and solo artists.

Head 2 Head

Drew McCarthy and Agnes Sorensen
February 10, 2023
KICin' and chillin'

KICin’ and chillin’

Cecily Shaber, Crista Alarcon, Jae Ardoin, Michael Carrillo, and Agnes Sorensen
February 6, 2023
School systems around the world operate in many different ways. In this week’s “Head 2 Head,” Staff Writers Jae Ardoin and Agnes Sørensen discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the American and Danish school systems.

Head 2 Head

Jae Ardoin and Agnes Sorensen
January 30, 2023

Danish schools offer less pressure in learning

Agnes Sorensen, Staff Writer
January 30, 2023
KICs more hectic than the start of spring semester

KICs more hectic than the start of spring semester

Cecily Shaber, Katie Johnson, Jae Ardoin, Jessica Doyle, Mateya Petrova, and Agnes Sorensen
January 27, 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
View of the capital city Copenhagen. The Danish cities are in general older and have the classic European style. After being here for about five months, I have been asked a lot of questions about what is different. I have tried to come up with a few of them.

Key differences between two countries

Agnes Sorensen, Staff Writer
January 13, 2023
Junior Thariyah Suleiman is listening to “Heart Attack” by Demi Lovato. It is about how love makes people do things differently.

Panther Tracks

Agnes Sorensen, Staff Writer
December 8, 2022
Junior Emma Frank has been selected as the first Farmers Insurance Player of the Week for the winter sports season. Frank was chosen by head coach Derek Abrams for her being a huge motivator for the other swimmers.

Emma Frank

Agnes Sorensen, Staff Writer
December 2, 2022
Pinch of Positivity

Pinch of Positivity

Agnes Sorensen, Staff Writer
November 28, 2022
The lyrics of the Danish pop song “velkommen tilbage” translate to “welcome back.” Andreas Odbjerg is one of the best songwriters of Denmark and has mostly blown the youth away throughout the last couple of years with his unique style and personality.

Quick Hit with Agnes Sorensen

Agnes Sorensen, Staff Writer
November 28, 2022
Assistant Principal Andrea Freeman read the book “The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates” by Wes Moore. Freeman enjoys this book, because it talks about the choices we make in life and how they affect what our lives are going to look like.

Panther Reads

Agnes Sorensen, Staff Writer
November 21, 2022
Still thankful for KICs

Still thankful for KICs

Cecily Shaber, Crista Alarcon, Jae Ardoin, Madi Handley, Jenson Mahr, and Agnes Sorensen
November 18, 2022
Campaign and election process has started for the class of 2026 officers. Applications are available starting November 16, and officers will be announced on December 9.

Campaign begins for class of 2026 officers

Agnes Sorensen, Staff Writer
November 16, 2022
Boys cross country team stands on the podium following their 2nd place finish in the AAAA State Championship. Head coach Kelly Rock praised the team for their camaraderie. The girls team placed 3rd overall.

Both cross country teams end season with podium finishes

Agnes Sorensen, Staff Writer
November 10, 2022
Real Talk

Real Talk

Cecily Shaber and Agnes Sorensen
November 9, 2022
A lot of kids go trick and treating at houses decorated with Halloween themes in Highgrove. As an exchange student, this was my first experience with the American Halloween and people go all in.

Halloween

Agnes Sorensen, Staff Writer
November 3, 2022
Sophomore Quinn Bird is listening to “Invincible” by Muse. The song is from Muse’s fourth album, “Black Holes & Revelations.”

[Photo] Panther Tracks

Adeline Harper, Staff Writer
November 3, 2022
Around the Mill

Around the Mill

Agnes Sorensen, Staff Writer
November 2, 2022
October 27, 2022 - Color guard teammates freshmen Taylor Preble and sophomore Blerta Basha prepare for the Homecoming parade. The parade was a continuation of the week’s activities that will end with the dance Saturday night.

Starr Gazing

Crista Alarcon, Shaila Bah, Madi Handley, Mateya Petrova, and Agnes Sorensen
October 28, 2022
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

Adebola Adepoju, Michael Carrillo, Madi Handley, and Agnes Sorensen
October 26, 2022
Chillin' out with KICs

Chillin’ out with KICs

Caroline Hubbard, Cecily Shaber, Adebola Adepoju, Michael Carrillo, Micah Freeman, and Agnes Sorensen
October 21, 2022
Head 2 Head

Head 2 Head

Mateya Petrova and Agnes Sorensen
October 21, 2022

Not too hot, not too cold

Agnes Sorensen, Staff Writer
October 21, 2022
High school

High school

Agnes Sorensen, Staff Writer
October 20, 2022
Pinch of Positivity

Pinch of Positivity

Agnes Sorensen, Staff Writer
October 17, 2022
Real Talk

Real Talk

Mateya Petrova and Agnes Sorensen
October 7, 2022
September 29, 2022 - Student in Nicholas Gillies’ fourth period AP physics class works on a friction lab. The basis of the lab was to find out the relationship between mass and coefficients of static and kinetic friction.

Starr Gazing

Katie Johnson, Adebola Adepoju, Jae Ardoin, and Agnes Sorensen
October 3, 2022

Starr Gazing

Drew McCarthy, Cecily Shaber, Michael Carrillo, and Agnes Sorensen
September 26, 2022
Spotlight On...

Spotlight On…

Agnes Sorensen, Staff Writer
September 20, 2022
Spotlight On...

Spotlight On…

Agnes Sorensen, Staff Writer
September 19, 2022
July 31, 2022 - Saying goodbye to my family at Copenhagen Airport before leaving Denmark for a year. I was nervous, tired, and sad about leaving my family, but mostly excited for my exchange and to meet my host family.

Departure and arrival

Agnes Sorensen, Staff Writer
September 16, 2022
My experience as an exchange student in America

My experience as an exchange student in America

Agnes Sorensen, Staff Writer
September 16, 2022
Lounging around with KICs

Lounging around with KICs

Caroline Hubbard, Cecily Shaber, Jenson Mahr, Mateya Petrova, Jax Rainey, and Agnes Sorensen
September 2, 2022
We didn't start the fire

We didn’t start the fire

Caroline Hubbard, Drew McCarthy, Shaila Bah, Mateya Petrova, Jax Rainey, and Agnes Sorensen
August 26, 2022
August 18, 2022 - Sophomore Megan Ritchey continues to add routes to her never-ending maze drawing in Todd Little’s printmaking class. Although it was not required to decorate her art folder, she chose to do so in order to personalize it by creating a maze with no solution.

Starr Gazing

Ella Bissonnette, Adeline Harper, Mateya Petrova, Agnes Sorensen, and Adaleigh Weber
August 19, 2022
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