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
All content by Ryan Phillips
Scott Ash shows the students gathered in the Media Center his son's Facebook profile picture. Aaron is standing in front of a line of riot police in Maidan Square in Kiev.

Father shares a graduate’s look at Ukraine crisis

Ryan Phillips, Staff Writer
May 12, 2014
Snow begins to accumulate in the Starr's Mill parking lot.

Shortest month packs in most snow, ice

Ryan Phillips, Staff Writer
February 21, 2014
Senior Vivian Nguyen turns the table on her AP BC Calculus teacher J.B. Campbell as she teaches him something new.

STAR student, teacher announced

Ryan Phillips, Staff Writer
February 5, 2014
Junior Abigail Feltner wows the crowd with her ability to sing and dance, while also controlling the head of a 24-foot dragon.

‘Shrek’ performances a sight to see

Ryan Phillips, Staff Writer
December 5, 2013
Seniors Taylor Rowell (left) and Ethan Hatcher (right) stare out into a sold-out crowd as they begin their journey to save Princess Fiona, played by junior Camille Edwards, from a fierce, fire-breathing dragon, junior Abby Feltner.

‘Shrek’ wows sell-out crowds

Ryan Phillips, Staff Writer
December 5, 2013
Sophomore Tristen Ulversoy (left) challenges a Houston County defender for the ball during the Panthers' 5-0 loss in the semi-final round of the state AAAAA playoffs.

Boys’ soccer elminated in semifinals

Ryan Phillips, Staff Writer
May 16, 2013
Freshman Alexis Farley flies through air as she jumps 36-11 in the triple jump to break her own school record.

Girls’ track team shows potential at state

Ryan Phillips, Staff Writer
May 15, 2013
Junior Walter Hix (right) attempts to cross the ball into the ball against Allatoona, who the Panthers defeated 1-0 on Saturday to advance to the semi-finals.

Boys’ soccer advances to semifinals against Houston County

Ryan Phillips, Staff Writer
May 14, 2013
After battling through the rain in the 300-meter hurdles race, sophomore Taylor Brunskole stands seventh in the state on the finisher's podium. "This was great experience for next year," Brunskole said. "Hopefully I will be able to come back and try to finish first."

Boys track finishes 10th despite heavy rain

Ryan Phillips, Staff Writer
May 7, 2013
Senior Kyle Smith (8) scores a contested goal in the Panthers' 21-2 win against Grady Wednesday night in their last game of the season.

Panthers end season on a high note

Ryan Phillips, Staff Writer
May 3, 2013
Senior Patrick Spencer avoids a vicious slide tackle from a Northside Columbus Patriot forward in their first round 10-0 win.

Boys start soccer playoffs with a blowout victory

Ryan Phillips, Staff Writer
May 3, 2013
For the second year in a row, Starr's Mill has been awarded the Region 4 Director's Cup for athletic excellence.

[Photo] Panthers win Region Director’s Cup again

Ryan Phillips, Staff Writer
May 3, 2013
"I am super excited to be going to state," sophomore Cody Clements said . "I ended up jumping a good height of 6'2" at sectionals to qualify for state." Clements holds the school record for the high jump at 6'4".

Track team sends 8 athletes to state championships

Ryan Phillips, Staff Writer
May 1, 2013
Senior Kyle Ulversoy (12) slide tackles a Walton player to knock away the ball and stop the Raider's attack toward the goal.

MacLauchlan says team playing well despite key injuries

Ryan Phillips, Staff Writer
April 26, 2013
Senior Kevin Yoggy (3) sets up an attack play as senior Grant Aasen (30) runs upfield to get into position in the Panthers' 9-8 overtime win against Lovett last Thursday night.

Panther win ends Lovett’s 55-game win streak

Ryan Phillips, Staff Writer
April 26, 2013
Freshman Daniel Roberts (foreground) and sophomore Taylor Brunskole both qualify to compete in the 110 hurdles in the sectional meet Saturday.

Boys win region track title, athletes prepare for sectionals Saturday

Ryan Phillips, Staff Writer
April 24, 2013
Senior Kevin Yoggy takes a jumping shot to tie the game against McIntosh 2-2 at the beginning of the second quarter on March 25.

Fixing mental mistakes leads to confidence gaining win

Ryan Phillips, Staff Writer
March 29, 2013
Junior Tylan Jones challenges the Forest Park goal keeper on a corner kick in their win 2-0 Thursday night.

Panthers win eight in a row

Ryan Phillips, Staff Writer
March 29, 2013
(Left to right) Leslie Perez, Donald Shoaf, Jeremiah Smith and Jessica Richey celebrate after their Econ Challenge state victory.

Students take first place at Econ Challenge

Regan Grillo and Ryan Phillips
March 26, 2013
Senior Kyle Ulversoy (right) boxes out a Union Grove forward on a corner kick in their March 19, 3-0 win.

Panthers remain undefeated in region play

Ryan Phillips, Staff Writer
March 25, 2013
Junior Kyle Mitchell (right) scores one of the Panther's 16 goals in their win against Whitewater on March 12.

Lack of focus leads to first area loss

Ryan Phillips, Staff Writer
March 19, 2013
The Panthers huddle up, talking over the game plan before their win against Northgate Friday night.

Panthers off to strong start but need improvements

Ryan Phillips, Staff Writer
March 12, 2013
Senior Kyle Ulversoy (left) fights off a Creekside forward to win back the ball during their win Tuesday night.

Dramtic game ends in penalty kicks

Ryan Phillips, Staff Writer
March 14, 2013
History and event coordinator Whitt Jones and his daughter enjoy their time together between games featuring top-ranked players and teams.

Cancer fundraiser showcases talent, raises money

Ryan Phillips, Staff Writer
March 12, 2013
Senior Shane Mudrinich and English teacher Nancy Close celebrate after the STAR Student and Teacher awards were announced on Jan. 30.

STAR student, teacher named

Ryan Phillips, Staff Writer
March 12, 2013
Sophomore Channing Park out runs a Harrison defender to the ball in the Panthers' road loss on Feb. 15.

Young Panthers need time to grow into their game

Ryan Phillips, Staff Writer
March 11, 2013
Second-year coach Jeff Schmidlkofer directs offense vs. defense drills at practice.

Boys’ lacrosse begins season tonight

Ryan Phillips, Staff Writer
March 4, 2013
The 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro could be the last time wrestling is an Olympic sport.

IOC considers eliminating wrestling

Ryan Phillips, Regan Grillo, and Bailey Fabricius
February 27, 2013
Senior Hailey Clark signs to play softball at Palm Beach State College, with her family and coaches there to watch.

Senior signs softball scholarship

Ryan Phillips, Staff Writer
February 15, 2013

[Video] Graduate returns to talk about new book

Ryan Phillips, Staff Writer
February 6, 2013
After the final buzzer sounded, McIntosh fans celebrated their victory by storming the court. They also caused damage to the visitor-side bleachers and left trash behind.

Panthers face Chiefs in rematch tomorrow

Ryan Phillips, Staff Writer
February 4, 2013
More than 100 runners take their places at the starting line waiting for the gun to go off for the 5-kilometer race.

Annual Panther Prowl 5-k, relay races success, says coach

Ryan Phillips, Staff Writer
January 26, 2013
Sophomore Olivia Krug uses a friend's iPhone to pull up the Peachtree City golf cart app so she can type in her destination. Within seconds she gets a map clearly marked with where she is and where she wants to go. Krug said the app is much less confusing than her paper map.

Smartphone app makes navigating cart paths easier

Regan Grillo and Ryan Phillips
January 27, 2013
Freshman Taylor Nelson leads a group of other runners warming up on the track before the race.

Two trainers from Snap Fitness help get some blood flowing for some runners before the race by doing some jumping-jacks and lunges.

Junior Jazmin Zambrana and sophomore Ana Bankey keep each other company during the 5-kilometer race by talking to each other.

Before the race, runners stand in tight groups to keep warm until it is time for their race to begin.

Runners wait in line to pick up their race packets, containing their race number, T-shirt, and advertisements from sponsors.

Vice Principle Allen Leonard charges up a hill toward the second mile of the race.

Over 100 runners bounce on the start line waiting for the gun to go off and start the 5-kilometer race.

Athletes wait at the start line to begin the 3x1 mile relay.

Sophomore Josh Warren anchors for the 3x1 mile relay team of senior Daniel Sims and freshman Reed Livingston to finish first in the event.

Special education teacher Jenny Kelly, office secretary Angela Goddard, and Ingird Zambrana, mother of junior Jazmin Zambrana, run up a hill from Panther Stadium soon after the beginning of the race.

Sophomore Josh Warren is the first finisher in the mile relay, anchoring for team members senior Daniel Sims and freshman Reed Livingston.

Senior track and field runner Timmy Roberts hangs up posters advertising the Panther Prowl 5-K race, which will be held Saturday, Jan. 26, at Panther Stadium.

Still not too late to sign up for Panther Prowl 5-k

Ryan Phillips, Staff Writer
January 24, 2013
Assistant Principal Sandy Martin answers questions from anxious parents and students applying for AP and Special Program classes.

Applications due soon for AP/Special Programs classes

Ryan Phillips, Staff Writer
January 8, 2013
Vistitors view the sites and sounds of Dickens Village's 19th century English town. Cast members mix with the visitors to create a fun filled experience.

Dickens Village forced to close

Ryan Phillips, Staff Writer
December 18, 2012

Spanish III classes fashion show

Ryan Phillips, Staff Writer
November 14, 2012
Junior James Adams, senior Daniel Sims, and sophomore Josh Warren lead the boys' varsity team to finish runner-up at the Region 4-AAAAA Championship.

Panthers qualify for state cross country championships

Ryan Phillips, Staff Writer
November 8, 2012
The preschoolers are ready to begin their trek around the school, armed with their candy holders and costumes.

‘Fun-sized’ trick or treaters make big haul

Ryan Phillips, Staff Writer
November 6, 2012
Junior Jazmin Zambrana and freshman Tori Nails lead the pack during the Fayette County Championships on Oct. 17.

Panthers are pink in October for breast cancer research

Ryan Phillips, Staff Writer
October 23, 2012
Covel returns to sign copies of his new book of poetry

Covel returns to sign copies of his new book of poetry

Ryan Phillips, Staff Writer
September 19, 2012
Now that the course is finished, the Panthers practice there weekly and members of the communtiy can also utilize the paths.

About 700 runners at Panther Invitational try out new course

Ryan Phillips, Staff Writer
September 17, 2012
Senior Nicole Chrzanowski running for the finish line during the Panther Invitational on Sept. 8.

Cross country team off to a swift start

Ryan Phillips, Staff Writer
September 17, 2012
Kyle preparing to take a snap during the Fayette County game.

Moseley finding his way as quarterback

Ryan Phillips, Staff Writer
September 12, 2012
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