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
Jessica Doyle

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer

Junior

3rd year with The Prowler

I am a part of the Spanish Club, Hispanic-Latino Student Society, Youth Action Club, and Key Club. I listen to a lot of different genres of music, and some of my recent favorite artists are Drake and The Weekend.

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Seniors Max Prozny and Jack Ryan and sophomore Erik Lundstrum celebrate sophomore Brock Rein after a run. The Panthers beat the Cadets 11-1 and 14-0 in a double header last Wednesday.

[Photo] Turn up the heat

Crista Alarcon, Editor
May 6, 2024
Junior Caleb Brown (#10) goes head-to-head with Cadet for possession of the ball. The Panthers had possession of the ball throughout most of the match, holding a strong lead for the majority of the game.

Boys lacrosse advances to third consecutive state semifinal

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
May 3, 2024
All three PBIS values on display in April

All three PBIS values on display in April

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
May 3, 2024
Sophomore Kendra Ivaska was selected as Farmers Insurance Player of the Week for her leadership and hard work. She led the team in goals, scoring 36 goals for the Panthers this season.

Kendra Ivaska

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
May 3, 2024
Seniors Taylor Ratinaud (#27) and Conor Stone (#6) go for possession of the ball. Both boys scored two goals, contributing to the 11-3 win against Pace Academy.

Panthers bounce back early, advance to state quarterfinals

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
April 30, 2024
Junior Grant Ferron steals the ball from a Benedictine player. Up three goals early in the second half left it to the defense to shut out the opponent and win 4-0.

[Photo] Defense capitalizes on early lead, Panthers advance with 4-0 win

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
April 30, 2024
Sophomore Ella Bissonettte demonstrates SmartPass. SmartPass is a virtual hall pass that helps staff keep track of student whereabouts. Starr’s Mill will be using SmartPass for the rest of this school year on a trial basis to determine if the school should purchase the continued use of the application going into the 2024-2025 school year.

Starr’s Mill begins testing digital pass system

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
April 26, 2024
Coffee is the fourth most consumed beverage in the world, meaning many people go to their local coffee shops to get their morning fix. Staff Writers Page Barksdale and Jessica Doyle argue whether Dunkin’ or Starbucks is better.

Head 2 Head

Page Barksdale and Jessica Doyle
April 25, 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.

Panther Flix

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
April 12, 2024
Social studies teacher Joshua Reeves holds his favorite book, “To Kill A Mockingbird,” by Harper Lee. Reeves read the book for the first time in high school, and has re-read it multiple times since.

Panther Reads

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
April 11, 2024

[Video] Coach’s Corner

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
March 29, 2024

[Video] Coach’s Corner – Special Edition

Crista Alarcon and Jessica Doyle
March 27, 2024

[Video] Coach’s Corner

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
March 19, 2024
Senior Brooke Herdman attempts a lay up. Herdman scored a total of five points in her final game for the Lady Panthers.

Historic season ends as Titans pull away in final minutes

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
March 7, 2024
Signs announcing the beginning of construction on the Redwine tunnel. Construction will begin this summer. No completion date has been announced.

Construction date announced for Redwine tunnel

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
March 1, 2024
Sophomore Addi-Grace Morrison has been selected as the 12th Farmers Insurance Player of the Week for the winter sports season. Varsity girls basketball head coach Anna Atha selected Morrison because of her ongoing energy on the court and her dedication to her team.

Addi-Grace Morrison

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
February 16, 2024
Leaping into KICs

Leaping into KICs

Adeline Harper, Jessica Doyle, Chloe Fitzsimmons, Clio Long, Mateya Petrova, and Tori Poliak
February 3, 2024

Coach’s Corner

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
February 1, 2024
“The Goonies” is a classic adventure and comedy movie directed by Richard Donner following the adventures of a group of young kids trying to save their home.

Panther Flix

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
January 19, 2024
Head varsity boys basketball coach and history teacher Joshua Reeves’ favorite song is “Father and Son” by Cat Stevens. The song was released in 1970 on the “Tea for the Tillerman” album.

Panther Tracks

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
January 19, 2024
Senior Brooke Herdman attempts a shot. Herdman helped lead the team in points, scoring a total of 13 for her team. The 40-point win over Whitewater moves Starr’s Mill into second place in the region.

Lady Panthers continue winning streak, now second in region

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
January 19, 2024
Returning with KICs

Returning with KICs

Adeline Harper, Jae Ardoin, Jessica Doyle, Caroline Drez, Noah Santos, and Madeline Therriault
January 12, 2024

Real Talk

Jessica Doyle and Jenson Mahr
January 10, 2024
Math teacher Heather McNally has been reading “The Last Thing He Told Me” by Laura Dave. She started reading the novel because her aunt recommended it and her father watched the series inspired by the novel.

Panther Reads

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
November 17, 2023
Evan Bartek was chosen as the 17th Player of the Week for the fall sports season. Bartek was chosen for his consistency and hard work.

Evan Bartek

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
November 17, 2023
Junior Jeremiah Potter runs the ball as the Raider defense pursues him. Potter scored two touchdowns for the Panthers in the second quarter of the game. He ran 6 times for 47 yards and two touchdowns in the 48-0 win.

Panthers ‘peaking at the perfect time’

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
November 15, 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
Junior Lincoln DeLaere catches a pass from junior quarterback Logan Inagawa. DeLaere scored one of the three touchdowns for the Panthers.

Panthers defeat Whitewater, win 10th region championship

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
November 9, 2023
Sub-zero KICs

Sub-zero KICs

Micah Freeman, Caroline Drez, Jessica Doyle, Madi Handley, Jenson Mahr, and Eliah Richards
November 3, 2023
The swim teams set-up for Trunk or Treat. They set up a dunk booth and gave out candy. Junior Jacob Ramsey is in the dunk booth, and seniors Emma Frank, Sophia Cochran, Caroline Craddock are helping run the station.

Trunk or Treat returns for third consecutive year

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
October 31, 2023
Seniors Jacob M. Spitznagle, Hunter Meeks, and Max Prozny pose for a picture together on the sidelines. Meeks and Prozny are kickers, while Spitznagle is a part of the team's offense.

Panther football dominates on Senior Night

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
October 27, 2023

Coach’s Corner

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
October 26, 2023
“Oppenheimer,” directed by Christopher Nolan, takes place in WWII and follows the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer and the creation of the atomic bomb.

Panther Flix

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
October 23, 2023
Math teacher Dr. Nick Castagna is currently listening to “I’ll Follow You” by Shinedown. “I’ll Follow You” is a rock song about loyalty and commitment.

Panther Tracks

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
October 17, 2023
Senior Andersen Cardoza has been selected as the 11th Farmers Insurance Player of the Week for the fall sports season. Cardoza was chosen because of his leadership and influence on the team.

Andersen Cardoza

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
October 13, 2023
Cramming for KICs

Cramming for KICs

Micah Freeman, Jae Ardoin, Jessica Doyle, Caroline Drez, Clio Long, and Noah Santos
October 6, 2023
“A Dog’s Purpose,” directed by Lasse Hallström, covers the themes of loyalty, grief, and dealing with a broken family over a dog's adventure living many lives.

Panther Flix

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
October 3, 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

[Video] Sports Update

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
September 26, 2023

[Video] Real Talk

Jessica Doyle and Jenson Mahr
September 19, 2023

Sports Update

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
September 12, 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.

Dorsey Benefield

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
September 8, 2023
Burning hot KICs

Burning hot KICs

Micah Freeman, Adeline Harper, Katie Johnson, Jessica Doyle, Chloe Fitzsimmons, and Eliah Richards
August 26, 2023

[Video] Sports Update

Jae Ardoin, Staff Writer
August 25, 2023
Sports update volleyball 1

[Photo] Sports Update

Ella Bissonnette, Staff Writer
August 24, 2023
Students in the student section cheer on the football team during the first scrimmage against Union Grove. They kicked off their school spirit by sporting the school colors of blue, black, and white. The theme for this Friday’s game against Northgate is Red Out to support the cause against Muscular Dystrophy.

‘It’s not me, it’s we’

Crista Alarcon and Jessica Doyle
August 24, 2023

Coach’s Corner

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
August 16, 2023
Senior Dorsey Benefield and junior Lincoln DeLaere celebrate after the Panthers scored a touchdown. The Panthers held a commanding lead with the starters but later put in the younger players, ultimately losing to Union Grove, 28-26. The regular season begins at 12:30 p.m. this Saturday as Starr’s Mill faces East Coweta in the Fayette-Coweta Kickoff Classic hosted at Newnan High School.

Big changes, even bigger potential as football season begins

Crista Alarcon and Jessica Doyle
August 15, 2023
Head coach Peyton Dean instructs the team during practice. Dean and the Lady Panthers hope to capitalize on the experience gained from last season and return to the state playoffs after finishing fifth in the region last year.

Swinging into softball season

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
August 9, 2023
Seven returning seniors will lead this year’s team as they work on more advanced plays and improving hitting. Varsity volleyball started the season with a pair of wins on August 8. They host Woodward and Newnan on August 10.

[Photo] Volleyball program leaning on senior leadership to begin season

Katie Johnson, Editor
August 9, 2023
May PBIS winners chosen for displaying responsibility and respect

May PBIS winners chosen for displaying responsibility and respect

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
May 23, 2023

Rap music, commonly misunderstood

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
May 20, 2023
Head 2 Head

Head 2 Head

Jessica Doyle and Jenson Mahr
May 20, 2023
Tim Monihan and Farmers Insurance recognize senior Josh Phifer as the 13th Player of the Week for the spring sports season. Coach Walker selected Phifer due to his state-winning performance along with his perseverance and patience throughout his time on the Starr’s Mill track and field team.

Josh Phifer

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
May 19, 2023
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

Madi Handley, Jessica Doyle, Jae Ardoin, and Shaila Bah
May 18, 2023

[Video] Coach’s Corner

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
May 10, 2023
Freshman Grace Crockett has been selected as the 10th Player of the Week for the spring sports season. Coach Waller selected Crockett for her consistency throughout the season.

Grace Crockett

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
May 1, 2023
Senior Will Sutton has been selected as the 11th Player of the Week for the spring sports season. Coach Waller selected Sutton due to his consistency and determination to work hard and improve.

Will Sutton

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
April 28, 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.

Panthers rout Jaguars, advance in state playoffs

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
April 21, 2023
Senior Charles Parnell has been selected as the eighth Player of the Week for the spring sports season. Coach Evert selected Parnell due to his hard work and leadership.

Charles Parnell

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
April 21, 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.

[Photo] Lucia Greco and Claire Rockett

Jae Ardoin, Staff Writer
April 24, 2023

Coach’s Corner

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
April 19, 2023
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

Crista Alarcon, Jae Ardoin, Michael Carrillo, and Jessica Doyle
April 19, 2023
Sophomore Madi Cathcart attempts a goal against New Hampstead. The game ended in a mercy rule five minutes into the second half. After the 10-0 win, the Panthers will host the Spalding Jaguars on April 19 at 6 p.m.

Lady Panthers roll through first round of state playoffs

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
April 14, 2023

Coach’s Corner

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
April 12, 2023
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

Crista Alarcon, Jessica Doyle, Jax Rainey, and Adaleigh Weber
April 10, 2023
Hopping into KICs

Hopping into KICs

Cecily Shaber, Katie Johnson, Drew McCarthy, Jessica Doyle, Micah Freeman, and Agnes Sorensen
March 31, 2023
Real Talk

Real Talk

Jessica Doyle and Jenson Mahr
March 21, 2023
Sophomore Micah Seitz takes control of the ball. The Panthers defeated LaGrange after losing their previous two games.

JV boys bounce back, defeat LaGrange 3-2

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
March 15, 2023

Coach’s Corner

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
March 14, 2023
Sophomore Emily Daniel takes possession of the ball and attempts to move around her opponent. The Lady Panthers won the game 6-0, extending their winning streak to seven games.

JV girls shutout Grangers, extend winning streak to seven

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
March 14, 2023
Senior Kirnu Hwang is listening to “80’s Comedown Machine” by The Strokes. Hwang was introduced to the song and artist by a friend of his.

Panther Tracks

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
March 9, 2023
Senior Evan Harrah has been selected as the first Farmers Insurance Player of the Week for the spring sports season. Harrah was chosen by baseball head coach Brent Moseley for his consistency, leadership, and hard work.

Evan Harrah

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
March 3, 2023

Coach’s Corner

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
February 16, 2023
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

Ella Bissonnette, Jessica Doyle, Mateya Petrova, and Jax Rainey
February 15, 2023
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

Adeline Harper, Drew McCarthy, Jessica Doyle, and Madi Handley
February 3, 2023
Student advocacy specialist Mary Stackhouse sits in her office in the Starr’s Mill media center. She meets with students weekly as an extra layer of support for their overall well-being.

County adds new student support position

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
February 3, 2023
Senior Amelia Santos has been selected as the ninth Farmers Insurance Player of the Week for the winter sports season. Santos was chosen by head coach Derek Abrams for her commitment and dedication, and the example she sets for the team.

Amelia Santos

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
February 3, 2023
Real Talk

Real Talk

Jessica Doyle and Jenson Mahr
January 31, 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

Coach’s Corner

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
January 25, 2023

Coach’s Corner

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
January 12, 2023
“Through the late night” is the fifth most popular song from Travis Scott’s “Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight.” The song was released early September of 2016.

Panther Tracks

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
December 12, 2022
Real Talk

Real Talk

Jessica Doyle and Jenson Mahr
December 6, 2022
“Bad Habit” is a song many people can relate to on a personal level because it is common for people to miss out on something that could be great due to fear. The song has had over 20 million streams and over 40 million radio airplay audience impressions.

Quick Hit with Jessica Doyle

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
December 1, 2022
Pinch of Positivity

Pinch of Positivity

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
November 14, 2022
Voting to end KICs

Voting to end KICs

Caroline Hubbard, Crista Alarcon, Jae Ardoin, Jessica Doyle, Madi Handley, and Jenson Mahr
November 11, 2022
November 11, 2022 - Sophomore Clare Manetti peels a pear to make baby food in Food and Nutrition class. After they make the baby food, they will compare it to store bought baby food, and then give their baby food to staff with babies.

Starr Gazing

Adebola Adepoju, Michael Carrillo, Jessica Doyle, Mateya Petrova, and Jax Rainey
November 11, 2022
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