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
Micah Freeman

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief

I am ready and excited to lead The Prowler into my senior year. I wish to see this program prosper this year and into the coming years. I am the president of the Black Student Association, and I wish to become an English teacher after college.

This is senior Micah Freeman’s fourth year in journalism.

All content by Micah Freeman
A fond KIC farewell

A fond KIC farewell

Micah Freeman, Kendra Anderson, Grant Bryan, Evan Fish, Alice Klimko, and Madeline Therriault
December 13, 2024
“Transformers: One” tells the prequel story that shapes the entire Transformers world. It severely underperformed which was undeserved.

More than meets the eye

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
December 10, 2024
KIC time is here

KIC time is here

Micah Freeman, Madi Handley, Andrew Kirkland, Parker Sobczak, Amiya Talley, and Madeline Therriault
December 6, 2024
Senior Logan Inagawa has been chosen as the 22nd Farmers Insurance Player of the Week for the fall sports season. Inagawa was chosen for breaking several records for the Panther football team.

Logan Inagawa

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
December 6, 2024
Senior football player Lincoln DeLaere has been named 23rd Player of the Week for the fall sports season.Head coach David Cooper chose Delaere for his performance in the team’s final game of the season where he set six individual game records.

[Photo] Lincoln DeLaere

Amiya Talley, Staff Writer
December 6, 2024
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.

[Photo] Golden Apple – Amber Boyd

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
December 5, 2024
Sophomores Nani Serapion and Raegan Collins prepare for a play on offense. The panther flag football team has had an incredible season, going 17-3 overall and ending area play undefeated.

Flag football preparing for state playoffs

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
November 22, 2024
Thankful for KICs

Thankful for KICs

Micah Freeman, Adebola Adepoju, Kendra Anderson, Grant Bryan, Alice Klimko, and Madeline Therriault
November 22, 2024
The play “Hamilton” has sparked a discussion in regards to its quality. Some argue that it is weak technically while others believe that the story it weaves is wondrous.

Head 2 Head

Micah Freeman and Evan Fish
November 21, 2024

[Video] Panther Perspectives

Micah Freeman, Peyton Chandler, Elle Lewis, Parker Sobczak, and Amiya Talley
November 18, 2024
State playoff KICs

State playoff KICs

Micah Freeman
November 15, 2024
Sophomore Brooke Kalen has been chosen as the 19th Player of the Week for the fall Sports season. She was chosen for her performance on the defense.

Brooke Kalen

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2024
Oddly warm KICs

Oddly warm KICs

Micah Freeman, Madi Handley, Andrew Kirkland, Alice Klimko, Isabella Matey, and Amiya Talley
November 8, 2024

[Video] Coach’s Corner

Crista Alarcon, Editor-in-Chief
November 6, 2024
Boys cross country team on the podium. Both cross country teams qualified for state following the sectionals meet hosted at One Church.

Crossing the line into state

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2024
KICs from the beyond

KICs from the beyond

Micah Freeman, Grant Bryan, Peyton Chandler, Madi Handley, Alice Klimko, and Clio Long
November 4, 2024

Coach’s Corner

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2024
KICs: The musical!

KICs: The musical!

Micah Freeman, Kendra Anderson, Evan Fish, Alice Klimko, Parker Sobczak, and Madeline Therriault
October 25, 2024
Testing… Testing… KICs

Testing… Testing… KICs

Micah Freeman, Grant Bryan, Andrew Kirkland, Faith Lingenfelter, Parker Sobczak, and Madeline Therriault
October 12, 2024
Weird week for KICs

Weird week for KICs

Micah Freeman, Kendra Anderson, Evan Fish, Madi Handley, Alice Klimko, and Isabella Matey
October 4, 2024
Sam Seat is an inductee in the second class of the Starr’s Mill Hall of Fame. He was the second principal of Starr’s Mill. He focused on parent engagement during his time as principal.

Hall of Fame inductee – Sam Sweat

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
October 4, 2024
September PBIS winners exemplify accountability

September PBIS winners exemplify accountability

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2024
Stormy KICs

Stormy KICs

Micah Freeman, Kendra Anderson, Evan Fish, Madi Handley, and Madeline Therriault
September 27, 2024

Real Talk

Micah Freeman and Crista Alarcon
September 25, 2024
Cool, cool KICs

Cool, cool KICs

Micah Freeman
September 20, 2024
Home in time for KICs

Home in time for KICs

Micah Freeman, Adebola Adepoju, Mariah Camacho, Madi Handley, Alice Klimko, and Parker Sobczak
September 13, 2024

[Video] Sports Update

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
September 11, 2024

[Video] Coach’s Corner

Andrew Kirkland, Staff Writer
September 11, 2024

[Video] Panther Perspectives

Micah Freeman, Adebola Adepoju, Peyton Chandler, Andrew Kirkland, and Elle Lewis
September 9, 2024
Falling down with KICs

Falling down with KICs

Micah Freeman, Grant Bryan, Evan Fish, and Alice Klimko
September 6, 2024
Senior Logan Inagawa has been chosen as the fifth Farmers Insurance Player of the Week of the fall sports season. Inagawa was chosen after having great games three weeks in a row.

Logan Inagawa

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
September 6, 2024
Junior Nate Pecetti nears the finish line. Both varsity teams, while performing well, show a need for improvement early in the season. The boys team placed 3rd while the girls placed 8th.

Rough start for Starr’s Mill in Panther Invitational

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
September 5, 2024
The Multiverse is a fascinating concept with infinite possibilities. Unfortunately, Marvel and DC have stumbled when it comes to using it in an interesting way, leaving an underdeveloped and underbaked mess in their wake.

Multiverse fatigue

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
September 3, 2024
Take a break with KICs!

Take a break with KICs!

Micah Freeman, Kendra Anderson, Grant Bryan, Peyton Chandler, Andrew Kirkland, and Alice Klimko
August 30, 2024

[Video] Coach’s Corner

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
August 28, 2024

[Video] Sports Update – Volleyball

Crista Alarcon, Editor-in-Chief
August 27, 2024
KIC Night Lights

KIC Night Lights

Micah Freeman, Evan Fish, Chloe Fitzsimmons, Madi Handley, Isabella Matey, and Parker Sobczak
August 23, 2024

[Video] Sports Update

Crista Alarcon, Editor-in-Chief
August 22, 2024

Sports Update

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
August 20, 2024
New era of KICs

New era of KICs

Micah Freeman, Clio Long, Peyton Chandler, Madi Handley, Parker Sobczak, and Madeline Therriault
August 16, 2024

[Video] Sports Update

Crista Alarcon, Editor-in-Chief
August 15, 2024

[Video] Coach’s Corner

Crista Alarcon, Editor-in-Chief
August 14, 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.

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

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
April 30, 2024
In recent years, Black representation in the media has gotten slightly better. However, it is still lacking, especially with looking at the past few decades of media.

Opinion: Despite recent progress Black representation in media still lacking

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
April 29, 2024

Sports Update

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
April 23, 2024
kleining around main image

[Photo] Just Kleining Around

Kaylan Cape, Staff Writer
April 18, 2024
Junior Kyle Rudolph has been chosen as the seventh Player of the Week of the spring sports season. He was chosen due to his pitching ability and teamwork.

Kyle Rudolph

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
April 12, 2024
Goalie Tucker Hawkins blocks a shot. Against McIntosh, Starr’s Mill faltered in ball control, allowing the Chiefs to control the flow of the game and win 3-0.

Chiefs control tempo, defeat Panthers 3-0

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
March 29, 2024
Junior Gavin Vu fights for possession against a Troup player. Starr’s Mill controlled the ball for a majority of the first half, but had to fight in the second half to regain momentum and secure the win, 4-1.

Panthers regain momentum in second half, win 4-1

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
March 14, 2024
Literary team celebrates their victory in the regional competition. Four Starr’s Mill Panthers advanced to the state competition on March 23 at Buford High School.

Literary team places first in region competition

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2024
Senior Steven Barros has been selected as the 11th Player of the Week for the winter sports season. Barros was chosen after averaging 14 points per game this season.

Steven Barros

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
February 16, 2024
Head coach Chad Philips gives a post-game speech at East Coweta. After 34 years of coaching high school football, Phillips announced his retirement.

Head football coach Chad Phillips announces retirement

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
February 15, 2024
Senior Steven Barros defends Ashton Preston. After a strong start from Preston in the opening quarter, 8 points from Barros in the final quarter helped the Panthers come from behind and win 67-62.

Panthers come from behind to end regular season with win

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2024

Real Talk

Micah Freeman and Katie Johnson
February 7, 2024

Pinch of Positivity

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
February 5, 2024
January PBIS winners chosen for accountability

January PBIS winners chosen for accountability

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
February 2, 2024
Varsity boys basketball breaks out of the huddle. Following a close game, Starr’s Mill lost 48-46.

Varsity boys basketball loses fight against Trinity, 48-46

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2024
Winners of the Science Fair pose in the front office. The winners of their categories will compete in the regional competition in February.

Multiple Panthers place in Fayette County Science Fair

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
January 30, 2024

Coach’s Corner

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2024
Junior Scott Stevens makes a move toward the basket. In their game against McIntosh, Starr’s Mill had a few missteps that led to them losing 68-61.

Boys basketball team falls short in ‘battle’ against McIntosh, 68-61

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
December 13, 2023
Holly jolly KICs

Holly jolly KICs

Micah Freeman, Caroline Drez, Madi Handley, Eliah Richards, Noah Santos, and Madeline Therriault
December 8, 2023
State-worthy KICs

State-worthy KICs

Micah Freeman, Adebola Adepoju, Caroline Drez, Mateya Petrova, and Madeline Therriault
December 1, 2023
Junior William Robinson attempts a free throw. Following a slow first half, the Panthers defeated Locust Grove, 50-37.

Varsity boys basketball start season with 50-37 win

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
November 29, 2023
Roll of film burning. Media preservation is important because the loss of media not only loses the product but also the creativity and passion behind those who create media.

Opinion: Losing more than just media

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
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
Championships, playoffs, and KICs

Championships, playoffs, and KICs

Micah Freeman, Jae Ardoin, Jessica Doyle, Jenson Mahr, Tori Poliak, and Eliah Richards
November 10, 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.

[Photo] Taylor Ratinaud

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
November 10, 2023
Peter and Miles on the lookout for hunters. “Spider-Man 2” elevates both Spider-Men into being greater together.

Greater together

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
November 10, 2023
Sub-zero KICs

Sub-zero KICs

Micah Freeman, Caroline Drez, Jessica Doyle, Madi Handley, Jenson Mahr, and Eliah Richards
November 3, 2023
Spooky, scary KICs

Spooky, scary KICs

Micah Freeman, Ella Bissonnette, Madi Handley, Jason Hill, Tori Poliak, and Eliah Richards
October 28, 2023
Senior Kari Smith leaps to hit a kill. Starr’s Mill volleyball defeated Baldwin 3-0 to advance to the AAAA quarterfinals. The Panthers will face Pace Academy in the Elite 8 for the second year in a row.

Volleyball pushes into AAAA quarterfinals after defeating Baldwin

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2023
Chilly, chilly KICs

Chilly, chilly KICs

Micah Freeman, Caroline Drez, Chloe Fitzsimmons, Eliah Richards, Parker Sobczak, and Madeline Therriault
October 23, 2023

[Video] Sports Update

Crista Alarcon, Editor
October 19, 2023
Sophomore Kate Ryan serves the ball. Starr’s Mill defeated Fayette County 3-1, capping an undefeated regular season region record for the Panthers.

Starr’s Mill ends season with 3-1 win over Fayette, ends region play undefeated

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
October 14, 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.

[Photo] Andersen Cardoza

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
October 13, 2023
Loki, Mobius, OB, and Hunter B-15 look at the branching timelines. “Loki” returns, giving new background to the MCU’s newest threat, Kang the Conqueror.

“Loki” returns amid multiversal chaos

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
October 10, 2023
Cramming for KICs

Cramming for KICs

Micah Freeman, Jae Ardoin, Jessica Doyle, Caroline Drez, Clio Long, and Noah Santos
October 6, 2023
Physics teacher Nicholas Gillies is currently reading “The Fabric of the Universe” by Brian Greene. The book discusses advanced physics and concepts like dark matter.

Panther Reads

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
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
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.

[Photo] Golden Apple – Adriah Williams

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
September 28, 2023
Falling into KICs

Falling into KICs

Micah Freeman, Ella Bissonnette, Chloe Fitzsimmons, Tori Poliak, Eliah Richards, and Madeline Therriault
September 22, 2023

[Video] Coach’s Corner

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 2023
The Hall of Fame's inaugural class receives their awards. The Starr’s Mill Hall of Fame was created to honor important people in school history.

Starr’s Mill inducts inaugural Hall of Fame class

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 2023
Clint Barbour is an inductee into the inaugural class of the Starr’s Mill Hall of Fame. Barbour was a graduate of the first graduating class of Starr’s Mill. He was the first center on the football team and the first Starr’s Mill player to play college football, playing at Georgia Southern.

Hall of Fame inductee – Clint Barbour

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
September 19, 2023
Hall of KICs

Hall of KICs

Micah Freeman, Adeline Harper, Katie Johnson, Adebola Adepoju, Caroline Drez, and Clio Long
September 15, 2023
Junior Delani Gatson is listening to “False God” by Taylor Swift. The song is a slow love song about a relationship that could work if the couple tries.

Panther Tracks

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
September 12, 2023
Hurricane KICs

Hurricane KICs

Micah Freeman, Katie Johnson, Adaleigh Weber, Ella Bissonnette, Caroline Drez, and Tori Poliak
September 1, 2023

Real Talk

Micah Freeman and Adeline Harper
August 29, 2023
Burning hot KICs

Burning hot KICs

Micah Freeman, Adeline Harper, Katie Johnson, Jessica Doyle, Chloe Fitzsimmons, and Eliah Richards
August 26, 2023
Reyes after being carried into space by Khaji Da. DC’s latest movie “Blue Beetle” is a wonderful movie because of its characters and setting but would benefit from more development in its romance subplot and villain.

‘Blue Beetle’ worth box office buzz

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
August 21, 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
Students in Brandon Kendall’s English class put away their phones as they enter class. Starr’s Mill is making several changes that are designed to remove distractions and make learning efficient.

Remove distractions, improve the learning environment

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
August 9, 2023
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