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
Mary Jane Gagliano

Mary Jane Gagliano, Editor-in-Chief

This is senior Mary Jane Gagliano’s third year as a member of The Prowler staff.  She was last year’s News Editor. This year she is Editor-in-Chief. Mary Jane oversees the multimedia, news, and op-ed departments.

All content by Mary Jane Gagliano
Pinch of Positivity

Pinch of Positivity

Mary Jane Gagliano, Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2021
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

Mary Jane Gagliano, Charlie Goins, Mackenzie Jadick, and Katie Johnson
May 4, 2021
Pinch of Positivity

Pinch of Positivity

Mary Jane Gagliano, Editor-in-Chief
April 26, 2021
Pinch of Positivity

Pinch of Positivity

Mary Jane Gagliano, Editor-in-Chief
April 12, 2021
Pinch of Positivity

Pinch of Positivity

Mary Jane Gagliano, Editor-in-Chief
March 15, 2021
Fayette County students will participate in an asynchronous learning day on March 11 as 63% of faculty members receive the first round of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine will be administered by the Piedmont Fayette Hospital throughout the day at Fayette County High School.

FCBOE alters schedule, employees to receive COVID-19 vaccine

Mary Jane Gagliano, Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2021
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

Mary Jane Gagliano, Peter Beardsley, Elizabeth Carrico, and Charlie Goins
March 2, 2021
Pinch of Positivity

Pinch of Positivity

Mary Jane Gagliano, Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2021
Walking in a KIC wonderland

Walking in a KIC wonderland

Caroline Hubbard, Mary Jane Gagliano, Elizabeth Carrico, Kaitlyn Doyle, Mackenzie Jadick, and Katie Johnson
February 12, 2021
The Georgia House committee has okayed the permanent switch to daylight saving time. Once the bill gets congressional approval, we will no longer fall back or spring forward.

[Photo] Springing into a new time

Caroline Hubbard, News Editor
February 9, 2021
Fayette County Education Foundation provided all full-time and part-time faculty members in the county $15 Amazon gift cards. These replace the annual special classroom project grants and provide faculty members with relief during the pandemic.

Gifting relief

Mary Jane Gagliano, Editor-in-Chief
February 4, 2021
Pinch of Positivity

Pinch of Positivity

Mary Jane Gagliano, Editor-in-Chief
February 2, 2021
Pinch of Positivity

Pinch of Positivity

Mary Jane Gagliano, Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2021
The Starr’s Mill drama department will take the stage with their competitive one act play titled “A Voice in the Dark” on Jan. 21, 22, 28, and 29 at 7 p.m. in the Willie Duke Auditorium.

Come hear the voices

Mary Jane Gagliano, Editor-in-Chief
January 13, 2021
The completion of fall semester is both a happy and a sad milestone for seniors. It flew by as students were on hybrid schedules and were quarantined for weeks at a time. Seniors are now preparing to enjoy the last semester of their high school careers and the future that lies beyond.

First semester zooms by (haha … quite literally)

Mary Jane Gagliano, Editor-in-Chief
December 14, 2020
Pinch of Positivity

Pinch of Positivity

Mary Jane Gagliano, Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2020
No KIC 2.0

No KIC 2.0

Mary Jane Gagliano, Alex McPeak, Kathleen Stephens, Kaitlyn Doyle, Elizabeth Carrico, and Katie Johnson
December 4, 2020
Pinch of Positivity

Pinch of Positivity

Mary Jane Gagliano, Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2020
The 21 students that have proceeded to the next level of the Governor’s Honor Program. Starr’s Mill is sending the most students out of all of the schools in Fayette County to the state level. After this round of interviews, students will have the opportunity to qualify to attend a summer program at Berry College to further their studies and talents.

Starr’s Mill sending 21 students to state GHP interviews

Mary Jane Gagliano, Editor-in-Chief
November 6, 2020
Pinch of Positivity

Pinch of Positivity

Mary Jane Gagliano, Editor-in-Chief
November 2, 2020

Exclusive interview with Superintendent Dr. Patterson

Emily Davis and Mary Jane Gagliano
October 30, 2020
Pinch of Positivity

Pinch of Positivity

Mary Jane Gagliano, Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2020
Homecoming king and queen, seniors Aiden Hammond and Jaci Edwards, pose for a photo after being crowned. This year’s homecoming has certainly been different, but the senior class tried to make the most out of every moment.

The last homecoming

Mary Jane Gagliano, Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2020
Pinch of Positivity

Pinch of Positivity

Mary Jane Gagliano, Editor-in-Chief
October 5, 2020
With the start of the 2020-2021 school year, the aviation pathway at Starr’s Mill has finally started. Through the pathway, students will get early exposure to the aviation industry.

Aviation pathway finding its wings

Mary Jane Gagliano, Editor-in-Chief
September 25, 2020
Pinch of Positivity

Pinch of Positivity

Mary Jane Gagliano, Editor-in-Chief
September 21, 2020
Golden Apple - August 2020

Golden Apple – August 2020

Mary Jane Gagliano, Editor-in-Chief
September 10, 2020
Pinch of Positivity

Pinch of Positivity

Mary Jane Gagliano, Editor-in-Chief
September 8, 2020
Senior Ashlyn Mercure hugs her sister, sophomore Elise Mercure, during the senior night ceremony. “It’s sad [that it’s my last year], but I’m glad I got to spend the last four years with this team,” Ashlyn said.

Queen quality

Mary Jane Gagliano, Editor-in-Chief
August 26, 2020
The class of 2021 gather to show off their freshly decorated parking spots. Although senior year will look different for the class, they are trying to make the most out of all of their opportunities.

Senior Walk

Mary Jane Gagliano, Editor-in-Chief
August 17, 2020
Senior Victoria Wiest decorates a parking spot with chalk on the Sunday before the first day of school. This day marks the beginning of the class of 2021’s last year at Starr’s Mill.

Chalk-full of senior traditions

Mary Jane Gagliano, Editor-in-Chief
August 17, 2020
Pinch of Positivity

Pinch of Positivity

Mary Jane Gagliano, Editor-in-Chief
August 14, 2020
Pinch of Positivity

Pinch of Positivity

Mary Jane Gagliano, News Editor
May 14, 2020
One last time for KICs

One last time for KICs

Mary Jane Gagliano, Simone Bates, Abi Carter, Addie Ellison, and Kathleen Stephens
May 8, 2020
KICs in the homestretch

KICs in the homestretch

Mary Jane Gagliano, Simone Bates, Abi Carter, James Hindy, Caroline Hubbard, and Kathleen Stephens
May 2, 2020
News coming in at full force

News coming in at full force

Mary Jane Gagliano, Simone Bates, Abi Carter, Addie Ellison, James Hindy, and Kathleen Stephens
April 24, 2020
Whip coffee, dye hair, and read KICs

Whip coffee, dye hair, and read KICs

Mary Jane Gagliano, Simone Bates, Abi Carter, Addie Ellison, James Hindy, and Caroline Hubbard
April 18, 2020
Sit around and read KICs

Sit around and read KICs

Mary Jane Gagliano, Simone Bates, Abi Carter, Addie Ellison, and Caroline Hubbard
April 3, 2020
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, schools have diverted to digital learning. This online learning does not solve students’ problems in these terrifying times.

Opinion: Schools need to reconsider focus of digital learning

Mary Jane Gagliano, News Editor
April 3, 2020
News to go with your new normal

News to go with your new normal

Mary Jane Gagliano, Simone Bates, Abi Carter, Addie Ellison, James Hindy, and Caroline Hubbard
March 27, 2020
Due to Governor Kemp extending school closures through at least April 24, the junior class has had to reschedule the prom. Prom is now planned to be held at the Buckhead Theater on May 2.

Pandemic prompts prom postponement

Mary Jane Gagliano, News Editor
March 27, 2020
Pinch of Positivity

Pinch of Positivity

Mary Jane Gagliano, News Editor
March 23, 2020
‘KIC’ing with coronavirus

‘KIC’ing with coronavirus

Mary Jane Gagliano, Simone Bates, Abi Carter, Addie Ellison, James Hindy, and Caroline Hubbard
March 20, 2020
The College Board has announced changes to the AP testing and classes for the remainder of the school year. These changes come in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

College Board changes AP exams amid coronavirus pandemic

Mary Jane Gagliano, News Editor
March 20, 2020
The week's infected headlines

The week’s infected headlines

Mary Jane Gagliano, Simone Bates, Abi Carter, Addie Ellison, James Hindy, and Caroline Hubbard
March 13, 2020

When Val met Sal

Mary Jane Gagliano, News Editor
March 13, 2020
Don’t say ‘Bye Bye’ to news

Don’t say ‘Bye Bye’ to news

Mary Jane Gagliano, Simone Bates, Abi Carter, Addie Ellison, James Hindy, and Caroline Hubbard
March 6, 2020
Pinch of Positivity

Pinch of Positivity

Mary Jane Gagliano, News Editor
March 2, 2020
News to eat waffles with

News to eat waffles with

Mary Jane Gagliano, Simone Bates, Abi Carter, Addie Ellison, James Hindy, and Jordan Owens
February 28, 2020
‘Bye Bye Birdie’ ready to wow audiences

‘Bye Bye Birdie’ ready to wow audiences

Mary Jane Gagliano, News Editor
February 27, 2020
A lovely week in news

A lovely week in news

Mary Jane Gagliano, Simone Bates, Abi Carter, Addie Ellison, and James Hindy
February 15, 2020
Starting next year, the Starr’s Mill athletic program will partner with Adidas. More equipment, like this soccer jersey, will be sponsored by Adidas. Adidas will send new equipment to the school for major wins, such as region and state titles.

[Photo] New look coming to Panther athletics

Ben Barkley, Sports Editor
February 11, 2020
Pinch of Positivity

Pinch of Positivity

Mary Jane Gagliano, News Editor
February 10, 2020
Whack week in news

Whack week in news

Mary Jane Gagliano, Simone Bates, Abi Carter, Addie Ellison, James Hindy, and Caroline Hubbard
February 8, 2020
T-Posing with the news

T-Posing with the news

Mary Jane Gagliano, Simone Bates, Addie Ellison, James Hindy, and Caroline Hubbard
February 1, 2020
Kelley O’Hara playing in 2017 in a game against New Zealand. O’Hara has teamed up with AFC Lightning to fund a scholarship for student-athletes to achieve their educational and athletic goals.

Kelley O’Hara giving students opportunities to pursue their dreams

Mary Jane Gagliano, News Editor
January 30, 2020

No matter what, take the AP

Mary Jane Gagliano, News Editor
January 24, 2020
Pinch of Positivity

Pinch of Positivity

Mary Jane Gagliano, News Editor
January 22, 2020
New year, new headlines

New year, new headlines

Mary Jane Gagliano, Hillary Baidoo, Simone Bates, Addie Ellison, and James Hindy
January 18, 2020
Senior Zack Dearman earned a 36 on the ACT, the highest score possible. He is just one of 4,879 students in the nation who earned a perfect score on the exam.

Perfect Panther

Mary Jane Gagliano, News Editor
January 16, 2020
PTSO gives teachers and faculty the gift of time

PTSO gives teachers and faculty the gift of time

Mary Jane Gagliano, News Editor
December 16, 2019
Pinch of Positivity

Pinch of Positivity

Mary Jane Gagliano, News Editor
December 15, 2019
Hard week full of headlines

Hard week full of headlines

Mary Jane Gagliano, Simone Bates, Addie Ellison, James Hindy, and Caroline Hubbard
December 14, 2019
Headlines for post-break depression

Headlines for post-break depression

Addie Ellison, Simone Bates, Mary Jane Gagliano, and Jordan Owens
December 6, 2019
Thankful for headlines

Thankful for headlines

Mary Jane Gagliano, Hillary Baidoo, Abi Carter, James Hindy, Caroline Hubbard, and Tru Robbins
November 23, 2019
Speech and debate team working toward success

Speech and debate team working toward success

Mary Jane Gagliano, News Editor
November 22, 2019
Special week in news

Special week in news

Mary Jane Gagliano, Simone Bates, Addie Ellison, and James Hindy
November 15, 2019
Pinch of Positivity

Pinch of Positivity

Mary Jane Gagliano, News Editor
November 11, 2019
Times change, news remains

Times change, news remains

Mary Jane Gagliano, Simone Bates, Addie Ellison, James Hindy, and Kathleen Stephens
November 8, 2019
Twelve Starr’s Mill students have moved on to the state level GHP competition. Top row left to right: Gabe Rogers, Henry Ravita, Ashley Callaghan, Ishani Peddi, Emily Hawkins, and Annabella Ellis. Bottom row left to right: Teja Pulagam, Amanda Robison, Noah Ellis, Jolie Lester, and Natalie Robichaux. (Not pictured Will Knowlton).

12 students reaching for the ‘Starr’s’ at GHP

Mary Jane Gagliano, News Editor
November 8, 2019
Spooktacular week in news

Spooktacular week in news

Mary Jane Gagliano, Simone Bates, Addie Ellison, James Hindy, and Kathleen Stephens
November 3, 2019
Wonderland full of headlines

Wonderland full of headlines

Mary Jane Gagliano, Hillary Baidoo, Abi Carter, Caroline Hubbard, Tru Robbins, and Kathleen Stephens
October 25, 2019
Drama department going to ‘Wonderland’

Drama department going to ‘Wonderland’

Mary Jane Gagliano, News Editor
October 16, 2019
Get ahead of the headlines

Get ahead of the headlines

Mary Jane Gagliano, Hillary Baidoo, Simone Bates, Abi Carter, Caroline Hubbard, and Tru Robbins
October 12, 2019

Fred Talks

Mary Jane Gagliano and James Hindy
October 6, 2019
Dull week filled with exciting headlines

Dull week filled with exciting headlines

Mary Jane Gagliano, Hillary Baidoo, Abi Carter, Addie Ellison, Caroline Hubbard, and Tru Robbins
October 5, 2019
Changing seasons, changing headlines

Changing seasons, changing headlines

Mary Jane Gagliano, Hillary Baidoo, Abi Carter, James Hindy, Caroline Hubbard, and Tru Robbins
September 28, 2019
Meeting with the headlines

Meeting with the headlines

Mary Jane Gagliano, Simone Bates, Addie Ellison, and James Hindy
September 20, 2019

Fred Talks

Mary Jane Gagliano and James Hindy
September 17, 2019
Headlines to come home to

Headlines to come home to

Mary Jane Gagliano, Simone Bates, Addie Ellison, and James Hindy
September 13, 2019
Celebrating the freedom to read

Celebrating the freedom to read

Mary Jane Gagliano, News Editor
September 4, 2019

Fred Talks

Mary Jane Gagliano and James Hindy
August 31, 2019
Looking forward to KICs

Looking forward to KICs

Mary Jane Gagliano, Simone Bates, Addie Ellison, and James Hindy
August 30, 2019
Principal Allen Leonard and teacher Adriah Williams stand with custodian Tri Ha, senior Zach Livsey, and freshman Courtney Mckenna. They were chosen as the first PBIS faculty member and students of the month.

Overlooked no more

Mary Jane Gagliano, News Editor
August 29, 2019
Bowl full of KICs

Bowl full of KICs

Mary Jane Gagliano, Simone Bates, Addie Ellison, and James Hindy
August 23, 2019
Bye, bye bookbags

Bye, bye bookbags

Mary Jane Gagliano, News Editor
August 19, 2019
Hot week in news

Hot week in news

Mary Jane Gagliano, Simone Bates, Addie Ellison, and James Hindy
August 17, 2019
Excellence in ESOL

Excellence in ESOL

Mary Jane Gagliano, Staff Writer
May 20, 2019
Headlines to finish off the year

Headlines to finish off the year

Mary Jane Gagliano, Simone Bates, Addie Ellison, and James Hindy
May 17, 2019

Fred Talks

Mary Jane Gagliano and Emma Posey
May 17, 2019
Loud headlines interrupt quiet week

Loud headlines interrupt quiet week

Jacob Hunt, Hayeon Choi, Addie Ellison, Mary Jane Gagliano, and James Hindy
May 11, 2019
April showers bring May headlines

April showers bring May headlines

Jacob Hunt, Hayeon Choi, Addie Ellison, Mary Jane Gagliano, James Hindy, and Valen Yeager
May 3, 2019

Fred Talks

Mary Jane Gagliano and Emma Posey
May 3, 2019
Seniors Jordan Botte (left) and Rhett Perry (right) answer questions during the History Bowl Smackdown. The students defeated their teachers after being behind at halftime. The social studies department hosted the event to help pay for the History Bowl team’s trip to nationals.

‘Thrilla at the Milla’ true to its name

Mary Jane Gagliano, Staff Writer
April 20, 2019
Fiery week ends with a splash

Fiery week ends with a splash

Jacob Hunt, Hayeon Choi, Addie Ellison, Mary Jane Gagliano, and James Hindy
April 19, 2019

Fred Talks

Mary Jane Gagliano and Emma Posey
April 17, 2019
Aviation Club president senior Preston Harris (right) and his father, Huey Harris (left), stand in front of their Cessna 172 airplane alongside the donations that were collected for the victims of tornadoes in southeast Alabama. The donations came from Starr’s Mill students and other local businesses.

Aviation Club brings supplies, hope to tornado victims

Mary Jane Gagliano, Staff Writer
April 10, 2019
Stories to bring in spring… break

Stories to bring in spring… break

Mary Jane Gagliano, Saijleen Chawla, Hayeon Choi, Addie Ellison, and James Hindy
March 29, 2019
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