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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

Madi Handley

Madi Handley, Staff Writer

My dream college is to go to Florida State and major in journalism with a minor in marketing. I love to read, write, cook, and hang out with friends. I want to go into the journalism or marketing field when I am older. I think the best part of journalism is being able to share the truth and keeping people informed. One of my favorite movies is “Baby Driver.” I love Diet Coke and sushi.

This is junior Madi Handley’s third year in journalism.

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Spanish teacher Amber Boyd is the November recipient of the Golden Apple award. She was selected by October’s recipient, Jessica Tatum, for her positive attitude toward teaching and her students.

Golden Apple – Amber Boyd

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
December 5, 2024
Senior Evan Bartek was selected as the 20th Player of the Week. Head coach David Cooper picked him for his performance at last week's game against Mays High School.

Evan Bartek

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
November 22, 2024
“That’s So True” by Gracie Abrams is the 15th song of the album “The Secret of Us (Deluxe).” The song takes you through Abrams trying to get over a past relationship when the other person has already moved on.

Quick Hit with Madi Handley

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
November 19, 2024

Coach’s Corner

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
November 13, 2024
Senior Lincoln DeLaere was selected as the 14th Player of the Week. Head Coach David Cooper chose him for his performance against Harris County.

Lincoln DeLaere

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
October 19, 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.

Golden Apple – Tony Kluemper

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
September 26, 2024
“Linger” explores how first loves always have a special place in your heart even when they continue to hurt the other person. This is a part of the 40-minute album “Everybody Else is Doing it, So Why Can’t We?” produced by Island Records.

Quick Hit with Madi Handley

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
September 24, 2024

Coach’s Corner

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
August 28, 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.

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.

Jack Ryan

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
May 17, 2024
“Cinnamon girl” like its name shows how love can be painful and simultaneously sweet. It is part of the hour-long album “Norman F***ing Rockwell!” which was produced by Polydor and Interscope Records.

Quick Hit with Madi Handley

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
May 13, 2024
English teacher and newspaper adviser Justin Spencer has been named April’s Golden Apple recipient. He was selected by March’s recipient Bert Groover for caring about and inspiring his students.

Golden Apple – Justin Spencer

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
April 25, 2024
Tucker Hawkins was chosen as the eighth Player of the Week for the spring sports season. He was chosen for his hard work and mental toughness.

Tucker Hawkins

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
April 19, 2024
Senior Maggie Kluemper was chosen as the fourth Player of the Week for the spring sports season. Kluemper was chosen for stepping up as a leader on defense.

Maggie Kluemper

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
March 22, 2024
“Babydoll” by Dominc Fike shows the troubles that Fike goes through when trying to get over a recent breakup. It is a part of the 17-minute album “Don't Forget About Me,” which was produced by Columbia Records in 2018.

Quick Hit with Madi Handley

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
February 5, 2024
The Starr’s Mill High School tennis team is getting their own place to practice on campus. The building process is expected to start soon and will hopefully be completed six to eight weeks after the start.

New tennis courts on their way

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
December 12, 2023

[Video] Coach’s Corner

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
October 24, 2023
English teacher Bonnie Stanford is currently listening to “Cold Beverage” by G. Love & Special Sauce. It is a song about how you should enjoy the little things in life.

Panther Tracks

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
October 6, 2023
Junior Lincoln DeLaere is the 10th recipient of Player of the Week award for the 2023 fall sports season. He was chosen for his performance in last Friday’s game versus Trinity.

Lincoln DeLaere

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
October 6, 2023
Family consumer science teacher Adriah Willaims is this month's recipient of the Golden Apple. She was picked by last month's recipient Patrick Cheney for her high energy and ability to make students want to learn.

Golden Apple – Adriah Williams

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
September 28, 2023

Coach’s Corner

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
September 19, 2023
The Panther family welcomes aviation teacher Stacy Brown to Starr’s Mill. Brown has been teaching music for 31 years and wanted to use his aviation skills to teach.

Spotlight On…

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
September 1, 2023
“I Wanna Be Yours” by Arctic Monkeys shows the obsessive love that the lead singer Alex Turner feels for a girl. The song is a part of the album “AM” released in 2013 by Domino Recording Company.

Quick Hit with Madi Handley

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
August 28, 2023
Student teacher Karen Post finished reading “The Woman They Could Not Silence” by Kate Moore. This book is about a woman in the 1850s who refused to let her opinion be silenced.

Panther Reads

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
April 21, 2023
Senior Tito Alofe has been selected as the sixith Player of the Week for the spring sports season. Head coach Chad Walker selected Alofe for his humble attitude despite being the leading points scorer on the team.

Tito Alofe

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
April 3, 2023

Coach’s Corner

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
March 7, 2023
Math teacher J.B Campbell is January's Golden Apple recipient. He was selected by last month's recipient Susan King for his helpfulness in the classroom.

Golden Apple – J.B. Campbell

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
February 2, 2023
Freshman Caleb Burnette is listening to the song “The Only thing they Fear is You” by Mick Gordon. The song is from the video game “Doom Eternal.”

Panther Tracks

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
December 6, 2022

Coach’s Corner

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
October 26, 2022
Psychology teacher Sean Hickey chose one of his favorite books “The Hobbit” by J.R.R Tolkien. This story is full of adventure, fantasy, and fellowship.

Panther Reads

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
October 21, 2022

Cats, the better choice

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
October 13, 2022

Coach’s Corner

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
September 29, 2022
Spotlight On...

Spotlight On…

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
September 21, 2022
Senior Josh Phifer has been selected as the fifth Farmers Insurance Player of the Week for the fall sports season. Phifer was chosen by head coach Chad Phillips for his leadership skills.

Josh Phifer

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
September 9, 2022
LEA and special education department chair Diane Kurbes stands alongside Tim Monihan from Farmers Insurance. Math teacher Dr. Nick Castagna chose Kurbes for how hard she works on a daily basis and the many roles she plays at Starr’s Mill.

Golden Apple – Diane Kurbes

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
September 1, 2022
August 24, 2022 - Tiny mushrooms are growing on a decaying log. As the summer storms continue to roll through, the damp conditions are great for mushrooms and other plant life to grow and thrive.

[Photo] Starr Gazing

August 27, 2022
Around the Mill

Around the Mill

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
August 17, 2022
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