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
Ella Bissonnette

Ella Bissonnette, Editor

I am extremely excited to continue my role as Editor on The Prowler. I love writing reviews, especially music. I am on the varsity softball team, president of Fayette Humane Society, and on The Pride, the yearbook staff. I still have no idea what my future holds, but I am hoping to find a path this year. I am so happy to see what happens this year in journalism!

This is junior Ella Bissonnette’s third year in journalism.

All content by Ella Bissonnette

Pinch of Positivity

Ella Bissonnette, Editor
December 16, 2024
“Wicked” is a beautiful story that takes an unimaginable perspective on a cherished classic. From the cast to the music, “Wicked” is a cinematic triumph.

Defying gravity and standards

Ella Bissonnette, Editor
December 10, 2024
keeping it current (15)

[Photo] A fond KIC farewell

Micah Freeman, Kendra Anderson, Grant Bryan, Evan Fish, Alice Klimko, and Madeline Therriault
December 13, 2024
keeping it current (14)

[Photo] KIC time is here

Micah Freeman, Madi Handley, Andrew Kirkland, Parker Sobczak, Amiya Talley, and Madeline Therriault
December 6, 2024

Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
December 6, 2024

Real Talk

Crista Alarcon and Ella Bissonnette
November 21, 2024
keeping it current (13)

[Photo] Thankful for KICs

Micah Freeman, Adebola Adepoju, Kendra Anderson, Grant Bryan, Alice Klimko, and Madeline Therriault
November 22, 2024
Jeers Cheers (1)

[Photo] Cheers & Jeers

House Editorial
November 19, 2024
Sabrina Carpenter is an accomplished artist, but she could be more. Although she has many skills and talents, she needs to dig deeper and be more vulnerable with her listeners.

Sabrina Carpenter needs to dig deeper

Ella Bissonnette, Editor
November 18, 2024
keeping it current (12)

[Photo] State playoff KICs

Micah Freeman
November 15, 2024

Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
November 15, 2024
keeping it current (11)

[Photo] Oddly warm KICs

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

Pinch of Positivity

Ella Bissonnette, Editor
November 4, 2024
Following Editor Chloe Fitzsimmons’s op-ed on dress code, a discussion broke out in the newsroom on how students should dress. In this “Head 2 Head,” Editor Ella Bissonnette expresses her view that comfortable clothing can be beneficial in an educational environment, while Advisor Justin Spencer argues that school is each student’s job and one should dress accordingly.

Head 2 Head

Ella Bissonnette and Justin Spencer
November 4, 2024

Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
November 1, 2024
keeping it current (10)

[Photo] KICs from the beyond

Micah Freeman, Grant Bryan, Peyton Chandler, Madi Handley, Alice Klimko, and Clio Long
November 4, 2024

Pinch of Positivity

Ella Bissonnette, Editor
October 28, 2024
keeping it current (9)

[Photo] KICs: The musical!

Micah Freeman, Kendra Anderson, Evan Fish, Alice Klimko, Parker Sobczak, and Madeline Therriault
October 25, 2024
Varsity flag football started the season with two wins. The Panthers defeated Newnan 7-6 and Central Carrollton 19-0.

Off-season changes creating early success for flag football

Ella Bissonnette, Editor
October 24, 2024
Reality television is entertainment, but is it harmful or not? Editor Ella Bissonnette and Staff Writer Lauren Moyer dispute about whether reality television is a good or bad source of entertainment.

Head 2 Head

Ella Bissonnette and Lauren Moyer
October 24, 2024
Former One Direction member Liam Payne died from jumping off a third story balcony after being under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Addiction and drug abuse tends to be overlooked if you are not a celebrity. Just because you are not famous, does not mean your story is not important.

Opinion: Drug abuse can affect anyone, even the common

Ella Bissonnette, Editor
October 22, 2024

Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
October 11, 2024
keeping it current (7)

[Photo] Testing… Testing… KICs

Micah Freeman, Grant Bryan, Andrew Kirkland, Faith Lingenfelter, Parker Sobczak, and Madeline Therriault
October 12, 2024

Pinch of Positivity

Ella Bissonnette, Editor
October 2, 2024
Donald Lambing is an inductee into the second class of the Starr’s Mill Hall of Fame. Lambing is credited for being a part of the first Starr’s Mill High School soccer state championship and graduating class .

Hall of Fame inductee – Donald Lambing

Ella Bissonnette, Editor
October 2, 2024

Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
October 1, 2024
Jeers Cheers (1)

[Photo] Cheers & Jeers

House Editorial
October 1, 2024
Faculty members and students attended the “Back to School Night” at the White House. Student media played a crucial role in making memories at this prestigious event.

Opportunity of a lifetime

Ella Bissonnette, Editor
October 1, 2024
keeping it current (5)

[Photo] Stormy KICs

Micah Freeman, Kendra Anderson, Evan Fish, Madi Handley, and Madeline Therriault
September 27, 2024
keeping it current (4)

[Photo] Cool, cool KICs

Micah Freeman
September 20, 2024
The current climate of American politics has become fraught with violence and idiotic behavior. Verbal attacks back and forth lead to nothing. While they bicker, real issues are being overlooked or ignored completely.

Opinion: American politics have gone too far

Ella Bissonnette, Editor
September 18, 2024
Many students use technology on a day to day basis, but is it making us more or less connected as a society? Editors Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long debate the effects of technology on generations.

Head 2 Head

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
September 13, 2024

Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
September 13, 2024
keeping it current (3)

[Photo] Home in time for KICs

Micah Freeman, Adebola Adepoju, Mariah Camacho, Madi Handley, Alice Klimko, and Parker Sobczak
September 13, 2024

Pinch of Positivity

Ella Bissonnette, Editor
September 9, 2024
Copy of keeping it current

[Photo] Falling down with KICs

Micah Freeman, Grant Bryan, Evan Fish, and Alice Klimko
September 6, 2024
keeping it current (2)

[Photo] Take a break with KICs!

Micah Freeman, Kendra Anderson, Grant Bryan, Peyton Chandler, Andrew Kirkland, and Alice Klimko
August 30, 2024

Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
August 30, 2024
Starr’s Mill hosted the first Friday Nights Lights event at last Friday’s home game. The goal of the event is to get the school more involved and have less downtime for fans in the stands.

More than a football game

Ella Bissonnette, Editor
August 29, 2024
Jeers Cheers (1)

[Photo] Cheers & Jeers

House Editorial
August 27, 2024

Pinch of Positivity

Ella Bissonnette, Editor
August 26, 2024
keeping it current (1)

[Photo] KIC Night Lights

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

[Video] Sports Update

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
August 20, 2024

Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
August 16, 2024
keeping it current

[Photo] New era of KICs

Micah Freeman, Clio Long, Peyton Chandler, Madi Handley, Parker Sobczak, and Madeline Therriault
August 16, 2024
Jeers Cheers

[Photo] Cheers & Jeers

House Editorial
August 13, 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

Real Talk

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
May 17, 2024

Pinch of Positivity

Ella Bissonnette, Editor
May 13, 2024

Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
May 10, 2024
Science teacher Amy Hinote is currently listening to “Come Alive” by Hugh Jackman, Keala Settle, Daniel Everidge, and Zendaya. “My kids love the movie and all its songs,” Hinote said.

[Photo] Panther Tracks

Eliah Richards, Staff Writer
May 8, 2024
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

Page Barksdale, Ella Bissonnette, Caroline Drez, and Jenson Mahr
May 2, 2024

Real Talk

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
May 1, 2024
Senior Carlee Campbell is currently listening to “Mamaw’s House” by Thomas Rhett and Morgan Wallen. This song describes Rhett’s and Wallen’s Mamaws’ homes and recalls memories they made there.

[Photo] Panther Tracks

Kaylan Cape, Staff Writer
April 30, 2024

Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
April 26, 2024
Last Friday, Swift released her 11th studio album, “The Tortured Poets Department.” The album is not only great music but speaks to students through her relatable music. The new album is available on all streaming platforms.

All grown up

Ella Bissonnette, Editor
April 22, 2024

Pinch of Positivity

Ella Bissonnette, Editor
April 22, 2024
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

Ella Bissonnette, Kaylan Cape, Jason Hill, and Parker Sobczak
April 17, 2024

Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
April 12, 2024
The drama program has earned eight Shuler nominations and many honorable mentions for their show “Cinderella.” Students in the program were also awarded scholarships. The Shulers stream live at 8 p.m. on April 18.

‘Cinderella’ earns 8 Shuler nominations, 3 scholarships

Ella Bissonnette, Editor
April 10, 2024
Benson Boone has released his first album with killer vocals and soulful melodies. As a new artist he shows great promise and potential with the release of “Fireworks and Rollerblades.”

An artist is born

Ella Bissonnette, Editor
April 8, 2024
Senior Oliver Wysong was chosen as the sixth Player of the Week for the spring sports season. Wysong was chosen for his competitiveness.

Oliver Wysong

Ella Bissonnette, Editor
April 1, 2024
Senior Vaishnavi Jayakumar has been chosen as the fifth Player of the Week for the spring sports season. Jayakumar was selected because she is a great leader and role model to the other athletes on the team.

[Photo] Vaishnavi Jayakumar

Clio Long, Staff Writer
March 29, 2024

Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
March 22, 2024
Ariana Grande has released a new album, “eternal sunshine.” The album is a representation of Grande turning a new leaf in her career and in her life.

New age for Ariana Grande

Ella Bissonnette, Editor
March 11, 2024

Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
March 8, 2024
The off-broadway “Hamilton” show is on the North America Tour. They give audience members the ability to reflect on the past and learn from it, while inspiring potential future leaders.

More to the music

Ella Bissonnette, Editor
February 28, 2024

Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
February 16, 2024

[Video] Coach’s Corner

Clio Long, Staff Writer
February 15, 2024
After a 10-5 season record for the JV season, the future looks bright for Starr’s Mill girls basketball. The JV season has already ended, but varsity is currently in the region tournament.

Future looks bright as JV girls basketball wraps up season

Ella Bissonnette, Editor
February 14, 2024

Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
February 9, 2024
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

Jae Ardoin, Ella Bissonnette, Eliah Richards, and Parker Sobczak
February 1, 2024
Golden Apple - Samantha Krage

Golden Apple – Samantha Krage

Ella Bissonnette, Staff Writer
February 1, 2024

Real Talk

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
January 24, 2024
“Mean Girls,” with a new twist, came out January 12, 2024. In the latest iteration of the film, a new generation of high school drama unfolds with comedy, music, and mayhem.

Drama unleashed in a whole new way

Ella Bissonnette, Editor
January 18, 2024
Panther Palooza is a chance for students to branch out and discover everything Starr’s Mill has to offer. This night includes academic opportunities, athletic offerings, and club fairs. The annual event begins at 5:30 p.m. on January 18.

Starr’s Mill hosting annual event to prepare for 24-25 school year

Ella Bissonnette, Staff Writer
January 12, 2024
Because of the new fantasies they create, movies are a way to escape reality. As the years pass, there have been more and more remakes which are letting down the film industry.

Opinion: Movie remakes do not deserve the hype

Ella Bissonnette, Editor
January 8, 2024
Is Santa really beneficial to today's society? Staff Writers Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long dispute the topic of the pros and cons of good ol’ Saint Nick.

Head 2 Head

Clio Long and Ella Bissonnette
December 13, 2023
Can there be another side of Christmas? “River” by Joni Mitchell shows a different side of Christmas, a sad one. The song is a part of the album “Blue” released in 1971 by Reprise Records.

Quick Hit with Ella Bissonnette

Ella Bissonnette, Staff Writer
December 5, 2023

[Video] Sports Update

Clio Long, Staff Writer
December 4, 2023
Taylor Swift is a truly real and relatable superstar. Not only is she inspiring joy in the world, but she is saving the economy as well.

Taylor Swift: The music industry

Ella Bissonnette, Staff Writer
November 29, 2023
Senior Eileen Simmons has been selected as the 18th Player of the Week. Head coach Mark Williamson selected her for her leadership.

Eileen Simmons

Ella Bissonnette, Staff Writer
November 17, 2023
JV girls basketball head coach Peyton Dean talks to her players. The young team showed lots of potential in Wednesday night’s win against Woodward Academy 26-14.

JV girls basketball shows potential as season begins

Ella Bissonnette, Staff Writer
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.

Flag football focused on growing as postseason begins

Ella Bissonnette, Staff Writer
November 14, 2023
Millie Bobby Brown was just on the cover of “Glamour” for Woman of the Year. She is taking massive steps in her career and her life–owning her own beauty brand, being a successful actress, and becoming a best-selling author.

Millie Bobby Brown: Defying the standards

Ella Bissonnette, Staff Writer
November 13, 2023
Pinch of Positivity

Pinch of Positivity

Ella Bissonnette, Staff Writer
November 6, 2023
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

Ella Bissonnette, Kaylan Cape, Eliah Richards, and Parker Sobczak
November 2, 2023

[Video] Sports Update

Clio Long, Staff Writer
October 30, 2023
Spooky, scary KICs

Spooky, scary KICs

Micah Freeman, Ella Bissonnette, Madi Handley, Jason Hill, Tori Poliak, and Eliah Richards
October 28, 2023
The drama program is preparing for the One Act regional competition where they will perform “9 to 5.” They performed great under the pressure of a 55-minute time limit.

‘9 to 5’ prepares for region

Ella Bissonnette, Staff Writer
October 25, 2023
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