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
Senior Devin Jarand is currently reading “Babel” by R.F Kuang. The book shows an alternate reality Britain that uses magic that is undergoing revolution to change the way of the world.

Panther Reads

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
March 18, 2025

[Video] Panther Perspectives

Clio Long, Kendra Anderson, Andrew Kirkland, and Wrenn Stilwell
March 14, 2025
Short KICs

Short KICs

Crista Alarcon, Micah Freeman, Madi Handley, Andrew Kirkland, and Elle Lewis
March 13, 2025
The Nintendo Switch is nearing the end of its life cycle. With the Switch 2’s release on the horizon, it is time to look back at the wins and losses of the Switch.

Sayonara, Switch!

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2025

Reflections after race weekend

Micah Freeman, Crista Alarcon, and Ella Bissonnette
February 27, 2025
Chemistry teacher Christie Leanza is currently reading “Five Ways to do Qualitative Research” by Frederick J. Ware. The book discusses the similarities and differences between approaches to academic research.

Panther Reads

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
February 27, 2025
Christopher Bell celebrates his victory in the Ambetter Health 400. This is Bell’s 10th win in the Cup Series and his first at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Christopher Bell seizes opportunity in Cup win at Atlanta

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
February 24, 2025

One-on-one: Doug Turnbull

Micah Freeman, Crista Alarcon, and Ella Bissonnette
February 23, 2025
Editor-in-Chief Micah Freeman interviews Bubba Wallace. Wallace has recently had to make adjustments to his lifestyle due to the arrival of his son, Becks Hayden Wallace.

Finding balance

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2025
I pose for a photo on the frontstretch at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Alongside fellow Editor-in-Chief Crista Alarcon and Editor Ella Bissonnette, I covered an entire NASCAR race weekend. From that experience, I got to see the appeal of NASCAR and the stories within each race.

My first time at the track

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2025

Sunday preview from Atlanta Motor Speedway

Micah Freeman and Crista Alarcon
February 23, 2025
Busch wins at Atlanta in photo finish

Busch wins at Atlanta in photo finish

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
February 22, 2025

One-on-one: Garrett Smithley

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
February 22, 2025
Ryan Blaney will lead the field to green on Sunday after qualifying first with a speed of 179.371 mph and a time of 30.908 seconds. This is Blaney’s first pole at Atlanta Motor Speedway. The 267-lap race will begin on Fox at 3 p.m.

Ford dominates in Cup qualifying at Atlanta Motor Speedway

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
February 22, 2025

Saturday preview at the track

Micah Freeman and Crista Alarcon
February 22, 2025
The speech and debate team poses with a myriad of trophies. This year, Starr’s Mill earned two championships, the first two under head coach Terence Fitzgerald. Photo via Instagram (@smhs.debate)

Speech and debate earns two state championships

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2025

[Video] Panther Perspectives

Micah Freeman, Ella Bissonnette, Clio Long, Elle Lewis, and Madeline Therriault
February 12, 2025
Senior Jory Williams steals the ball and drives down the court. The Panthers defeated the Patriots last Friday with a refined game plan.

Panthers end region play with blowout win on Senior Night

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2025
Sunny KICs

Sunny KICs

Crista Alarcon, Micah Freeman, Adebola Adepoju, Grant Bryan, and Isabella Matey
February 8, 2025
Sophomore Tyler Griffin looks to pass as he moves the ball up the court. The Panthers showcased the depth of their skills against the Tigers, winning 76-55.

Griffin showcases drive for victory in win over Mundy’s Mill

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
February 6, 2025

[Video] Panther Perspectives

Micah Freeman, Caroline Drez, Faith Lingenfelter, Isabella Matey, and Lauren Moyer
January 30, 2025
The 24-25 Prowler staff poses for a photo in the rotunda. The Prowler provides an experience that few classes do, true creative freedom.

Breaking news: You should join journalism!

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
January 30, 2025
Senior Jory Williams pushes past a Tiger defender. Refining the fundamentals helped Starr’s Mill in the 74-53 win.

Boys basketball shows promise going into playoffs

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
January 30, 2025
President-elect Trump will be inaugurated on January 20, 2025, making him the 47th President of the United States. A team of our writers share their thoughts and feelings ahead of the inauguration.

Thoughts ahead of Trump’s second inauguration

Micah Freeman, Ella Bissonnette, Faith Lingenfelter, Isabella Matey, and Parker Sobczak
January 17, 2025
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
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