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
Jae Ardoin

Jae Ardoin, Staff Writer

Senior 

2nd year with The Prowler

 

I really enjoy pasta, especially alfredo and mac and cheese. I have always had an interest in just being in a type of class that is just writing and sharing ideas. I really like working out and participating in sports. Right now I am currently part of the Starr’s Mill flag football team and track & field team.

All content by Jae Ardoin
Winner winner, KIC dinner

Winner winner, KIC dinner

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

[Video] Sports Update

Jae Ardoin, Staff Writer
April 18, 2024

Sports Update

Jae Ardoin, Staff Writer
April 9, 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.

[Photo] Chiefs control tempo, defeat Panthers 3-0

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
March 29, 2024

[Video] Sports Update

Crista Alarcon, Editor
March 27, 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.

[Photo] Panthers regain momentum in second half, win 4-1

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
March 14, 2024
Sports Update - Girls track

[Photo] Sports Update

Crista Alarcon, Editor
March 12, 2024
Senior Olivia Silcox has been chosen as the second Player of the Week for the spring sports season. Silcox was chosen for her performance on the field and setting a strong example for her teammates.

[Photo] Olivia Silcox

Adebola Adepoju, Staff Writer
March 8, 2024

Sports Update

Jae Ardoin, Staff Writer
March 5, 2024
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

Jae Ardoin, Madi Handley, Jason Hill, and Parker Sobczak
March 5, 2024

Real Talk

Jae Ardoin and Jenson Mahr
February 28, 2024

Sports Update

Jae Ardoin, Staff Writer
February 13, 2024
Junior Ella Long has been selected as the 10th Farmers Insurance Player of the Week for the winter sports season. Long was chosen for technique along with her training.

Ella Long

Jae Ardoin, Staff Writer
February 9, 2024
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

Jae Ardoin, Ella Bissonnette, Eliah Richards, and Parker Sobczak
February 1, 2024

Coach’s Corner

Jae Ardoin, Staff Writer
January 24, 2024

Sports Update

Jae Ardoin, Staff Writer
January 16, 2024
Returning with KICs

Returning with KICs

Adeline Harper, Jae Ardoin, Jessica Doyle, Caroline Drez, Noah Santos, and Madeline Therriault
January 12, 2024
Senior Carson Brownell has been selected as the fifth Player of the Week for the winter sports season. Carson was chosen for his leadership skills and hard work on the mat.

Carson Brownell

Jae Ardoin, Staff Writer
January 12, 2024
Members of the Starr’s Mill Esports team pose after advancing to the second round of playoffs. The team is able to practice at home and play their favorite games. This year’s team played Super Smash Bros. on the Nintendo Switch.

Esports ends season in second round of playoffs

Jae Ardoin, Staff Writer
December 13, 2023
Starr’s Mill has the ball as both teams get lined up for a play. Starr’s Mill played Perry in the third round of the state playoffs but ultimately lost after a game with lots of back and forth scoring. Starr's Mill dominated the first half but Perry caught up and won in the second half. Perry will advance to the AAAA state championship game against Stockbridge in Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

[Photo] Starr’s Mill falls to Perry in Battle for the Benz

Crista Alarcon, Editor
December 8, 2023
Science teacher Stacy Killingsworth has been listening to “Do you hear what I hear” by Bing Crosby. This song is one of the original Christmas songs that puts people in the right jolly spirit.

Panther Tracks

Jae Ardoin, Staff Writer
December 6, 2023
Sophomore Jack Lynch has been selected as the first Farmers Insurance Player of the Week for the winter sports season. Jack was chosen by head coach Derek Abrams for his leadership role and improvement this far into the season.

Jack Lynch

Jae Ardoin, Staff Writer
December 1, 2023
Thankful for KICs

Thankful for KICs

Micah Freeman, Jae Ardoin, Madi Handley, Clio Long, Mateya Petrova, and Eliah Richards
November 17, 2023
Junior Kelly Clarkson fights to take down his opponent. This was an individual tournament where each player could earn points for their team.

[Photo] Early growth on display from young Panther wrestlers

Noah Santos, Staff Writer
November 17, 2023
Weight training teacher Chase Penland has been listening to “Dirt Cheap” by Cody Johnson. This song is a backstory about a farmer where all of the land around him is getting bought up, but his family grew up on the land and it means a lot to him.

Panther Tracks

Jae Ardoin, Staff Writer
November 14, 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

[Video] Coach’s Corner

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
November 9, 2023
Senior Carson Schmidlkofer has been selected as the 14th Player of the Week for the fall sports season. Carson was chosen for his talent and hard work on the field.

[Photo] Carson Schmidlkofer

Adebola Adepoju, Staff Writer
November 3, 2023

Coach’s Corner

Jae Ardoin, Staff Writer
October 30, 2023
The Starr’s Mill varsity girls push their way through the course with the Whitewater girls close by. Sophomore Kendra Ivaska (92) earned second place followed closely by sophomore Jayla Fouse (177) and senior Brianna Valadao (183). The Starr’s Mill girls varsity ended up narrowly pulling out a win against Whitewater High School.

[Photo] Both cross country teams win region, turn attention toward state

Chloe Fitzsimmons, Staff Writer
October 27, 2023

Pinch of Positivity

Jae Ardoin, Staff Writer
October 23, 2023
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

Jae Ardoin, Jason Hill, Tori Poliak, and Noah Santos
October 20, 2023
Cramming for KICs

Cramming for KICs

Micah Freeman, Jae Ardoin, Jessica Doyle, Caroline Drez, Clio Long, and Noah Santos
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
Senior Hannah Ukleja is listening to “Buy Dirt” by Jordan Davis. The song is about enjoying the little things in life and finding a home in your family and loved ones.

[Photo] Panther Tracks

Kaylan Cape, Staff Writer
September 26, 2023
The song “Summer” by the Carters is about being in love and intimate during the summertime. The song is from the album “Everything is Love” and was released in 2018.

Quick Hit with Jae Ardoin

Jae Ardoin, St
September 26, 2023

[Video] Coach’s Corner

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
September 19, 2023

[Video] Sports Update

Jae Ardoin, Staff Writer
September 15, 2023
Freshman Olivia Irwin has been selected as the fifth Player of the Week for the fall sport season. Coach Dean selected Irwin because of her leadership on and off the field.

Olivia Irwin

Jae Ardoin, Staff Writer
September 11, 2023
Senior linebacker and running back Dorsey Benefield is the fourth Player of the Week this year. Benefield scored three touchdowns In the team’s 28-7 win over Luella last Friday.

[Photo] Dorsey Benefield

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
September 8, 2023
Starr’s Mill cross country hosted the annual AT&T Panther Invitational at ONE Church. Boys varsity finished 7th overall while the girls team placed 10th.

[Photo] Panthers place in top 10 at annual AT&T Panther Invitational

Chloe Fitzsimmons, Staff Writer
September 7, 2023

Coach’s Corner

Jae Ardoin, Staff Writer
August 30, 2023

Sports Update

Jae Ardoin, Staff Writer
August 25, 2023
Senior Dorsey Benefield reaches for a touchdown. East Coweta defeated the Panthers 28-21 to begin the season.

Panthers begin season with close loss to East Coweta

Jae Ardoin, Staff Writer
August 23, 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
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

Madi Handley, Jessica Doyle, Jae Ardoin, and Shaila Bah
May 18, 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
Senior Emily Wilkin recently watched “Bones.” This show is about solving different FBI crime mysteries.

Panther Flix

Jae Ardoin, Staff Writer
May 12, 2023
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

Ella Bissonnette, Adebola Adepoju, and Jae Ardoin
May 5, 2023
Senior Celina Davis is listening to “Tu as Volè" by Tabou Combo. Davis likes the song because she would like to have the relationship described in the song.

Panther Tracks

Jae Ardoin, Staff Writer
April 26, 2023
Junior Mia Hargrove dribbles the ball down the field. This was the second round of state playoffs for the Lady Panthers. After winning the first round in a mercy rule, they nearly made a streak as this match ended in triumph over the Spalding Jaguars, 9-0. The Panthers now advance to the third round of state playoffs.

[Photo] Panthers rout Jaguars, advance in state playoffs

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
April 21, 2023
The song “Foolish” by Ashanti is a song about falling in love with someone that is not good for you and not being able to leave. This song is from the album “Ashanti (Deluxe Edition)” and was released in 2002.

Quick Hit with Jae Ardoin

Jae Ardoin, Staff Writer
April 25, 2023
Seniors Lucia Greco and Claire Rockett have been selected as the ninth Player of the Week for the spring sports season. Coach Evert selected Greco and Rockett because of their sportsmanship and veteran leadership on the team.

Lucia Greco and Claire Rockett

Jae Ardoin, Staff Writer
April 24, 2023
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

Crista Alarcon, Jae Ardoin, Michael Carrillo, and Jessica Doyle
April 19, 2023
Junior Tyana Smith recently watched “The Last of Us.” This is a show about a dad who is trying to find a cure to the zombie apocalypse.

Panther Flix

Jae Ardoin, Staff Writer
April 18, 2023
Who needs a headline? These are KICs

Who needs a headline? These are KICs

Cecily Shaber, Katie Johnson, Drew McCarthy, Jae Ardoin, Jenson Mahr, and Mateya Petrova
April 14, 2023
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

Jae Ardoin, Shaila Bah, Micah Freeman, and Madi Handley
March 29, 2023
Starr’s Mill track and field participated in the Fayette and Coweta County Championships on March 15, 2023. The girls placed third overall with 128 points, and the boys brought home second overall with 141.50 points.

Track and field place among top 3 in county championships

Jae Ardoin, Staff Writer
March 23, 2023
Freshman Kendra Ivaska celebrates after scoring a goal. Ivaska scored three goals as Starr’s Mill defeated Fayette County 10-0.

[Photo] Girls soccer defeats Fayette County, remains unbeaten in region

Drew McCarthy, Editor
March 23, 2023
Around the Mill

Around the Mill

Jae Ardoin, Staff Writer
March 22, 2023
Junior Taylor Ratinaud has been selected as the third Player of the Week for the spring sports season. Head coach Jeff Schmidlkofer selected Ratinaud for his hard work and versatility on the field.

Taylor Ratinaud

Jae Ardoin, Staff Writer
March 17, 2023
Senior Lauren Gutshall has been selected as the second Player of the Week for the spring sports season. Head coach John Bowen selected Gutshall for her hardworking role as a senior captain.

[Photo] Lauren Gutshall

Adebola Adepoju, Staff Writer
March 10, 2023
Freshmen Kendra Ivaska and Addie Grace Morrison celebrate the first goal of the game. “[Scoring first] puts us in a happy mood [and] we feel like things are going to happen for us,” head coach John Bowen said. “It really helped us settle the team down and get everybody ready to go.”

[Photo] Panthers shutout Wildcats in key region matchup

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
March 8, 2023
Pinch of Positivity

Pinch of Positivity

Jae Ardoin, Staff Writer
March 6, 2023
Junior Josh Murdock prepares to shoot against Newnan. A strong offensive attack led the Panthers to a 17-3 win.

[Photo] Strong offense leads to dominant win

Crista Alarcon, Staff Writer
March 2, 2023
Sophomore Grace Weatherly moves the ball up the field. The team used ball control to defeat Whitewater 6-0.

Solid teamwork results in 6-0 win

Jae Ardoin, Staff Writer
March 1, 2023
The song “Nights” by Frank Ocean is a song about a past relationship and being a new person. This song is from the album “Blonde,” released in 2016.

Quick Hit with Jae Ardoin

Jae Ardoin, Staff Writer
March 1, 2023
Sophomore Ella Long has been selected as the 12th Farmers Insurance Player of the Week for the winter sports season. Long was chosen by athletic director Shane Ratliff for her leadership and her constructive feedback.

[Photo] Ella Long

Cecily Shaber, Editor-in-Chief
February 27, 2023
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