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
All content by Justin Spencer
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
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[Photo] October PBIS winners demonstrate accountability and responsibility

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
October 31, 2024
Senior Josh Layton was selected as the 15th Farmers Insurance Player of the Week for the fall sports season. Football head coach David Cooper chose him for his flexibility on the field, playing defensive and offensive roles.

[Photo] Josh Layton

Faith Lingenfelter, Staff Writer
October 25, 2024
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[Photo] September PBIS winners exemplify accountability

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2024
Freshman defensive end Braxton Rein is the ninth Player of the Week for the fall sports season. Head coach David Cooper chose Rein for his great performance and effort shown on the field.

[Photo] Braxton Rein

Faith Lingenfelter, Staff Writer
September 27, 2024
Math teacher Tony Klumpper is the September recipient of the Golden Apple award. He was selected by August recipient Nicholas Gillies for the joy he has for his job and the high standard he holds for his students.

[Photo] Golden Apple – Tony Kluemper

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
September 26, 2024
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[Photo] August PBIS winners chosen for responsibility

Lauren Moyer, Staff Writer
August 30, 2024
Freshman Ryleigh Hill is the first Player of the Week for the fall sports season. She was chosen for her dedication and determination as a pitcher and hitter.

[Photo] Ryleigh Hill

Lauren Moyer, Staff Writer
August 16, 2024
Math teacher and varsity girls soccer coach John Bowen is May’s recipient of the Golden Apple award. He was selected by last month’s recipient Justin Spencer for setting an example for the whole Panther community.

[Photo] Golden Apple – John Bowen

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
May 23, 2024
Senior Jack Ryan was selected as Farmers Insurance Player of the Week for setting a good example for the other athletes. This weekend the team will be going to the finals for the first time since 2021.

[Photo] Jack Ryan

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
May 17, 2024
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[Photo] 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.

[Photo] Kendra Ivaska

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
May 3, 2024

[Video] Coach’s Corner

Kaylan Cape, Staff Writer
August 23, 2023

[Video] Uproarious Jests

Ella Bissonnette and Katie Johnson
January 10, 2023

[Video] Coach’s Corner

Crista Alarcon, Staff Writer
September 9, 2022

[Video] 4 Turns with Abby Carter

Abby Carter, Editor-in-Chief
March 19, 2022

[Video] 4 Turns with Abby Carter

Abby Carter, Editor-in-Chief
March 18, 2022
Staff Writer Mary Davis sits with writer and director Adam Marcus at the Renegade Film Festival in Marietta. Horror movies have been around for years and as the world changes, the horror genre is forced to change with it. Almost every horror film touches on real-world topics in one way or another. They bring taboo topics to light and force people to talk about them, allowing others who struggle with these topics to feel safe in even the scariest movies.

[Photo] Broccoli beneath the ice cream

Joslyn Weber, Editor
March 11, 2022
K/XI and Staff Writer Addie Ellison talk about K/XI’s experience in the independent film world during the Renegade Film Festival in Marietta on March 3-5. The Renegade helps show that independent filmmakers are any age, any race, and come from every walk of life.

[Photo] From near and far

Addie Ellison, Staff Writer
March 11, 2022

[Video] Coach’s Corner

Adeline Harper, Staff Writer
September 9, 2021

[Video] Coach’s Corner

Joslyn Weber, Editor
August 28, 2021

[Video] Coach’s Corner

Katie Johnson, Staff Writer
August 13, 2021
From the Panther Pit

From the Panther Pit

Justin Spencer, adviser
May 25, 2021

[Video] Coach’s Corner

Abby Carter, Staff Writer
December 4, 2020

[Video] Coach’s Corner

Abby Carter, Staff Writer
September 30, 2020

[Video] Coach’s Corner

Daniel Stackhouse, Sports Editor
September 23, 2020

[Video] From the adviser’s desk

Justin Spencer, Adviser
May 11, 2020
Earlier this week, Prowler staff members traveled to Talladega Superspeedway to get a feel for the track facility. The staff will gain first-hand journalism experience this fall as it covers NASCAR race weekend in October.

[Video] Prowler staff takes on ‘Palace of Speed’

Caylee Cicero, Features Editor
June 20, 2018
Your Pie will host Prowler Night on May 16 from 4-10 p.m. This fundraiser will be a great opportunity for The Prowler and a way for the Peachtree City community to come together. “Peachtree City is special place and our community loves to support our community's needs,” Your Pie owner Bob Rosato said.

[Photo] Local pizza business serves up dough

Amy Orr, Staff Writer
May 8, 2018
Three flags are combined to represent the languages that students learned to earn the seal of biliteracy. Eleven students earned a seal of biliteracy in either Spanish or German by having a 3.0 grade point average and earning a four or a five on their advanced placement language exam.

[Photo] Eleven graduates earn seal of biliteracy

Jenna Sanders, Sports co-Editor
August 22, 2017
The drama department is now preparing for their 2018 show, ‘The Wizard of Oz.’ “I looked at the dynamic of the students I had and what would offer the best opportunities for them to succeed,” drama teacher Savahna Silvas said.

[Photo] There is no place like Starr’s Mill

Ryan Allen, Staff Writer
August 18, 2017
Websites such as Buzzfeed and Upworthy produce clickbait articles for the sole purpose of generating ad revenue through sensationalized titles and topics. These articles ignore the tenets of journalism for the sake of making a profit.

[Photo] You won’t believe how clickbait is ruining society!

Walker Allen, Op-ed Editor
November 10, 2016
Senior National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists Maddison Laney and Aubrey Bennett pose alongside Principal Allen Leonard.

[Photo] Two seniors named National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists

Valen Yeager, Staff Writer
October 14, 2016

[Video] Lady Panthers shut out third consecutive opponent

John Bowen, Coach
February 25, 2016

[Video] Lady Panthers continue hot start in Forest Park win

John Bowen, Coach
February 15, 2016
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