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
Mateya Petrova

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer

Senior 

3rd Year with the Prowler

 

I enjoy being outside, listening to Taylor Swift, and traveling. My favorite food is seafood.  My favorite places to visit are Greece and the beach. When I graduate from college I want to become a veterinarian. My goal this year on The Prowler is to write better stories.

All content by Mateya Petrova
Fresh start for KICs

Fresh start for KICs

Ella Bissonnette, Adebola Adepoju, Madi Handley, Jason Hill, Mateya Petrova, and Madeline Therriault
May 17, 2024
Junior Jared Moore was selected as Farmers Insurance Player of the Week for his hard work and setting an example for younger athletes. Moore won state championships in shot put and discus. He broke his own school record in discus.

Jared Moore

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
May 13, 2024
Signing off with KICs

Signing off with KICs

Adeline Harper, Avari Addow, Adebola Adepoju, Caroline Drez, Madi Handley, and Mateya Petrova
May 13, 2024
The legendary musical kings Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley need no introduction, with both of their unique styles setting standards and changing the music industry. Jackson’s songs combine a variety of different styles coupled with his unique voice to expand the pathway of pop music. Presley’s music defined the culture of the 1950s as well as paved the path for emergence of rock and roll, creating a lasting impact and staying relevant 70 years later.

[Photo] Head 2 Head

Chloe Fitzsimmons and Eliah Richards
May 9, 2024
Winner winner, KIC dinner

Winner winner, KIC dinner

Adeline Harper, Jae Ardoin, Chloe Fitzsimmons, Mateya Petrova, Eliah Richards, and Madeline Therriault
May 3, 2024
Junior Sarah Marshburn fires a shot past the Lovett defense.. Starr’s Mill defeated Lovett 10-8 to advance in the AAAA state playoffs.

Despite slow third quarter, Lady Panthers hang on to win

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
May 1, 2024
Seniors Samantha Corkill, Maggie Kluemper, Carlee Campbell, Sunny McQuade, Hanna Ukleja, Erin Stone, Gianna Jimenez, and Emma Frank were honored at senior night before the game. The Panthers defeated the Bears, 12-7.

Panthers win over Bears, 12-7

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
April 22, 2024
Awards and KICs

Awards and KICs

Adeline Harper, Avari Addow, Madi Handley, Jason Hill, Mateya Petrova, and Noah Santos
April 20, 2024
Sophomore Anna McFaddin catches the ball after the draw in the first half of the game. After a strong second quarter, Starr’s Mill defeated McIntosh, 10-7.

Panthers control 2nd quarter, win 10-7

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
April 12, 2024

Coach’s Corner

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
April 10, 2024
Enchanted KICs

Enchanted KICs

Adeline Harper, Avari Addow, Jason Hill, Mateya Petrova, and Madeline Therriault
March 22, 2024
Short week, short KICs

Short week, short KICs

Adeline Harper, Adebola Adepoju, Mateya Petrova, Parker Sobczak, and Grace Weatherly
March 15, 2024
Senior Emma Frank works to move the ball up field. The Panthers fell to the War Eagles last Saturday, 20-6.

Panthers lose to War Eagles 20-6

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
March 14, 2024
The 20th season of “Grey’s Anatomy” is set to premiere March 14 on ABC. Previous cast members will return with Ellen Pompeo playing the title role of Meredith Grey.

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ returns this Thursday

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
March 13, 2024
Students and staff member show kindness and responsibility

Students and staff member show kindness and responsibility

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
March 7, 2024
Fall in love with KICs

Fall in love with KICs

Adeline Harper, Madi Handley, Clio Long, Jenson Mahr, Mateya Petrova, and Noah Santos
February 16, 2024
There has been a lot of controversy around celebrating Valentine’s Day. Celebrating it allows us to refocus our lens on our loved ones and what matters, but it is also a way for large corporations to profit off the backs of consumers.

Head 2 Head

Chloe Fitzsimmons and Mateya Petrova
February 12, 2024

Pantherettes preparing to defend state title

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
February 7, 2024
Leaping into KICs

Leaping into KICs

Adeline Harper, Jessica Doyle, Chloe Fitzsimmons, Clio Long, Mateya Petrova, and Tori Poliak
February 3, 2024
“Coney Island” by Taylor Swift is the ninth track off her ninth album, “Evermore.” This song is about looking at the memories you could have had in a relationship that has ended.

Quick Hit with Mateya Petrova

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
January 31, 2024
Junior William Robinson has been selected as the seventh Player of the Week for winter sports. Coach Josh Reeves chose Robinson because of how much work he contributes in the game and during practice.

William Robinson

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
January 26, 2024
Students and teachers finish the year with responsibility

Students and teachers finish the year with responsibility

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
January 16, 2024
“Dancing with the Stars” is touring across the country from January 11 through March 27. The cast will make over 70 stops while on tour.

‘Dancing with the Stars’ touring across the country

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
January 10, 2024
Xochitl Gomez and Val Chmerkovskiy celebrate after winning Season 32 of “Dancing with the Stars.” They took home the first ever Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.

Chmerkovskiy and Gomez take home special trophy

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
December 8, 2023
State-worthy KICs

State-worthy KICs

Micah Freeman, Adebola Adepoju, Caroline Drez, Mateya Petrova, and Madeline Therriault
December 1, 2023
The eliminations from week nine were Harry Jowsey and Rylee Arnold. They scored a total of 30 out of 40 points and received the least amount of votes from the fans.

Dancers prepare for finale with Taylor Swift Night and semifinals

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
November 30, 2023
Barry Williams and Peta Murgatroyd were eliminated in this week’s episode of “Dancing with the Stars.” Williams and Murgatroyd scored 32 points and won the dance battle against Daniela Karagarash and Jason Mraz.

Dancers honor Whitney Houston

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
November 17, 2023
Thankful for KICs

Thankful for KICs

Micah Freeman, Jae Ardoin, Madi Handley, Clio Long, Mateya Petrova, and Eliah Richards
November 17, 2023
The team ends their performance with a strong finish. They placed second in regions on November 4 and are headed to state November 10.

[Photo] Competition cheer places second at region, advances to state for 13th time

Caroline Drez, Staff Writer
November 8, 2023
“1989” was originally released almost a decade ago, and now “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” has been released. Staff Writers Caroline Drez and Mateya Petrova express their thoughts on whether the original or re-released version of the famous album is better.

Head 2 Head

Caroline Drez and Mateya Petrova
November 12, 2023
Senior Taylor Ratinaud has been selected as the 16th Player of the Week. Head coach Chad Philips selected him for his strong performance in last week’s win over Whitewater.

Taylor Ratinaud

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
November 10, 2023
Lele Pons and Brandon Armstrong were the eliminations from this week. They received a total of 73 points.

Dance battle and first perfect score of the season

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
November 10, 2023

Coach’s Corner

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
November 9, 2023
Emma Slater and Mauricio Umanky were eliminated this week. They earned 31 points out of 40 and received two bonus points from the dance marathon.

Dance marathon at ‘Monster Night’

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
November 4, 2023
Sophomore Tanner Via has been selected as the 13th Player of the Week for the fall sports season. Coach Philips selected Via because of his development as a cornerback so far this season.

Tanner Via

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
October 31, 2023
Mira Sorvino and Gleb Savchenko were eliminated this week. Mira Sorvino got to dance with her daughter to the song “Time After Time” by Cyndi Lauper. The couple received a total of 22 points.

DWTS cast performs tribute to Len Goodman

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
October 27, 2023
This week’s elimination was Adrian Peterson and Britt Stewart. They received a total score of 21 out of 30. They performed a Viennese Waltz routine from “Dumbo.”

Adrian Peterson and Britt Stewart eliminated in fourth week

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
October 19, 2023
Week 3 eliminations were Tyson Beckford and Jenna Johnson. This team received the lowest score, 20 out of a possible 40 points, and had the least votes from the audience.

Tyson Beckford and Jenna Johnson eliminated in the third week

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
October 13, 2023
Week 2’s elimination round included actress and singer Jamie Lynn Spears and her pro dancer Alan Bersten being eliminated after earning 16 points out of a possible 30. The couple danced a cha-cha-cha routine and received the least amount of points from the judges and the audience.

Jamie Lynn Spears and Alan Bersten eliminated after second week

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
October 6, 2023
September PBIS winners highlight importance of responsibility

September PBIS winners highlight importance of responsibility

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
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
This week we said goodbye to Koko Iwasaki and Matt Walsh. They received a four from each judge.

First pair of competitors eliminated

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
September 29, 2023
“Dancing with the Stars” will premiere season 32 this fall. Fourteen new teams will compete for the Mirror Ball trophy.

New season of ‘Dancing with the Stars’ premieres next week

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
September 22, 2023
Starr’s Mill hosted its annual cheer invitational on September 16. Varsity cheer started the competition season with a great performance.

[Photo] Competition cheer season starts with annual invitational

Caroline Drez, Staff Writer
September 21, 2023
This is Samantha Krage’s first year teaching at Starr’s Mill. Kroge teaches four environmental science classes and one biology class.

Spotlight On…

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
September 12, 2023

Coach’s Corner

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
September 7, 2023
PBIS winners setting example to begin school year

PBIS winners setting example to begin school year

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
September 1, 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
Tim Monihan and Farmers Insurance recognize freshman Kendra Ivaska as the 14th Player of the Week for the spring sports season. Coach Chad Walker chose Ivaska for always doing her best and for balancing her time between sports and school.

Kendra Ivaska

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
May 26, 2023
Signing off with KICs

Signing off with KICs

Adeline Harper, Katie Johnson, Michael Carrillo, Ashton Lewandowski, Mateya Petrova, and Agnes Sorensen
May 19, 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.

[Photo] Josh Phifer

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
May 19, 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
Junior Angelize Archer recently watched “True Beauty.” The show is about a girl who is struggling with bullying and finding herself.

Panther Flix

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
May 8, 2023
Head 2 Head

Head 2 Head

Cecily Shaber and Mateya Petrova
May 4, 2023

Out-of-state colleges broaden horizons

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
May 4, 2023
April winners chosen for responsibility and respect

April winners chosen for responsibility and respect

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
May 1, 2023
KICs and EOCs

KICs and EOCs

Cecily Shaber, Adebola Adepoju, Micah Freeman, Mateya Petrova, and Agnes Sorensen
April 28, 2023
Read KICs instead of that test prep guide

Read KICs instead of that test prep guide

Cecily Shaber, Adeline Harper, Madi Handley, Mateya Petrova, Agnes Sorensen, and Adaleigh Weber
April 21, 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
Junior Mason Stallings has been selected as the seventh Player of the Week for the spring sports season. Coach Buck selected Stallings because of his leadership on the team.

Mason Stallings

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
April 14, 2023
Junior Ethan Bramblett moves the ball up the field. Fellow junior Andersen Cardoza led the team in scoring with five goals.

Panthers defeat Wildcats, win area

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
March 31, 2023
Head 2 Head

Head 2 Head

Mateya Petrova and Agnes Sorensen
March 31, 2023

Keep it small, relaxing

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
March 31, 2023
Junior Drew Richardson prepares for his next pitch. After a battle between pitchers, Trinity defeated Starr’s Mill 1-0.

Starr’s Mill loses pitching duel to Trinity, 1-0

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
March 30, 2023
KICs take to the stage

KICs take to the stage

Cecily Shaber, Katie Johnson, Drew McCarthy, Jenson Mahr, and Mateya Petrova
March 24, 2023
Rainy but regenerative KICs

Rainy but regenerative KICs

Cecily Shaber, Drew McCarthy, Ella Bissonnette, Jenson Mahr, Mateya Petrova, and Agnes Sorensen
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.”

Panthers shutout Wildcats in key region matchup

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
March 8, 2023
Marching through KICs

Marching through KICs

Cecily Shaber, Adeline Harper, Michael Carrillo, Mateya Petrova, Agnes Sorensen, and Adaleigh Weber
March 3, 2023

February PBIS winners chosen for compassion and preparedness

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
March 3, 2023
Assistant Principal Elise Heaton recently read “Verity” by Colleen Hoover. “Verity” is about an author who struggles with everything in her life, but then a miracle suddenly shows up.

Panther Reads

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
February 27, 2023
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

Ella Bissonnette, Jessica Doyle, Mateya Petrova, and Jax Rainey
February 15, 2023
Junior Maggie Kluemper advanced out of the county GHP interviews in visual arts. Kluemper credits her parents, her current art teacher Todd Little, and Wendy Keeney, an art teacher from middle school, for her success.

Maggie Kluemper

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
February 10, 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
KICs to replace your short-lived resolutions

KICs to replace your short-lived resolutions

Cecily Shaber, Adebola Adepoju, Ella Bissonnette, Jenson Mahr, and Mateya Petrova
January 22, 2023
Junior Karissa Dahn is listening to “Bejeweled” by Taylor Swift. The meaning behind this song is finding your self-worth.

Panther Tracks

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
December 7, 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
With the help of the community, Superintendent Dr. Jonathan Patterson has revealed a new plan to improve the success of Fayette County schools.

Superintendent outlines new ‘standard’

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
November 11, 2022
October 27, 2022 - Color guard teammates freshmen Taylor Preble and sophomore Blerta Basha prepare for the Homecoming parade. The parade was a continuation of the week’s activities that will end with the dance Saturday night.

Starr Gazing

Crista Alarcon, Shaila Bah, Madi Handley, Mateya Petrova, and Agnes Sorensen
October 28, 2022
Jenna Raine’s newest single “Fumbled the bag” came out this September. The song is about ending a chapter and then beginning something new.

Quick Hit with Mateya Petrova

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
October 25, 2022
Head 2 Head

Head 2 Head

Mateya Petrova and Agnes Sorensen
October 21, 2022

Adventures in the fall

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
October 21, 2022
The Starr’s Mill media center has created an exciting and engaging game to encourage and incentivize reading. Students from any grade can read a book from any genre in the media center, write a review about the book they read, and win a prize.

Media center hosting Bingo Reading Madness Challenge

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
October 18, 2022
Real Talk

Real Talk

Mateya Petrova and Agnes Sorensen
October 7, 2022
Gaming up for KICs

Gaming up for KICs

Caroline Hubbard, Katie Johnson, Shaila Bah, Adeline Harper, and Mateya Petrova
September 29, 2022
Spotlight On...

Spotlight On…

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
September 26, 2022
Stop, drop, and KICs

Stop, drop, and KICs

Caroline Hubbard, Drew McCarthy, Cecily Shaber, Crista Alarcon, Jenson Mahr, and Mateya Petrova
September 23, 2022
Junior Bo Walker has been selected as the eighth Farmers Insurance Player of the Week for the fall sports season. Walker was chosen by head coach Chad Phillips for his performance in last week’s game.

Bo Walker

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
September 23, 2022
Assistant principal Elise Heaton is reading about Generation Z. She is excited to learn more about the generation and happy to help students with their needs.

Panther Reads

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
September 20, 2022
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