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
Addie Ellison

Addie Ellison, Staff Writer

This is senior Addie Ellison’s third year as a member of The Prowler staff.  She is a staff writer.

All content by Addie Ellison
Senior reflections

Senior reflections

Addie Ellison, Staff Writer
May 19, 2022
Promotional poster for Marvel Studios’ latest miniseries, “Moon Knight.” Listen to Editor Joslyn Weber and Staff Writer Addie Ellison discuss the final episode and their thoughts on how “Moon Knight” will impact Marvel’s storyline going forward.

About last knight

Joslyn Weber and Addie Ellison
May 10, 2022
Dr. Strange views the multiverse. “Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” uses new themes and techniques to create a unique experience unlike any Marvel movie before. Director Sam Rami used horror techniques and his own personal style to create a movie that feels scary and heartfelt at the same time.

Strange, stranger, and strangest

Addie Ellison, Staff Writer
May 9, 2022
Real Talk

Real Talk

Mary Davis and Addie Ellison
May 3, 2022
The scales that weigh Marc and Steven’s separate hearts. In this week's episode of “Moon Knight,” Steven and Marc face off against their own memories and the unspoken truths that haunt them. With a heart-wrenching twist, this episode prepares the audience for next week’s finale.

Episode 5

Addie Ellison, Staff Writer
April 29, 2022
The arts are often compared for their similarities and differences, but the one thing all of them have in common is student leaders. These select students balance being a regular student and an example for their peers.

Student leadership holds key to the arts

Addie Ellison, Staff Writer
April 29, 2022
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Picture of Khonshu frozen in stone. This week “Moon Knight” showcased the many relationships that Marc and Steven have. The episode featured many twists and turns including one at the end that could change the series.

Episode 3

Addie Ellison, Staff Writer
April 15, 2022
Around the Mill

Around the Mill

Addie Ellison, Staff Writer
April 13, 2022
Marvel Studios’ “Moon Knight” promotional poster. “Moon Knight” originally aired on March 30 on Disney+. The story follows Steven Grant, a man with DID, who has two alters who can channel the powers of ancient gods.

Wednesday knight knews flash

Joslyn Weber and Addie Ellison
April 1, 2022
Marvel Studios’ poster for episode one featuring Gus, the one-finned fish. Gus is just one piece of the visual puzzle that makes the audience feel uneasy and like something is wrong. This puzzle is what sets the tone for the episode.

Episode 1

Addie Ellison, Staff Writer
April 1, 2022
Real Talk

Real Talk

Mary Davis and Addie Ellison
March 23, 2022
K/XI and Staff Writer Addie Ellison talk about K/XI’s experience in the independent film world during the Renegade Film Festival in Marietta on March 3-5. The Renegade helps show that independent filmmakers are any age, any race, and come from every walk of life.

From near and far

Addie Ellison, Staff Writer
March 11, 2022
A scary good festival

A scary good festival

Addie Ellison, Staff Writer
March 8, 2022
What kind of water do people prefer to drink, tap water or bottled water? Staff Writers Mary Davis and Addie Ellison pore over the different types of water we pour.

Head 2 Head

Mary Davis and Addie Ellison
March 4, 2022

Drink from the sink

Addie Ellison, Staff Writer
March 4, 2022
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Around the Mill

Around the Mill

Addie Ellison, Staff Writer
February 23, 2022
Around the Mill

Around the Mill

Addie Ellison, Staff Writer
February 2, 2022
Around the Mill

Around the Mill

Addie Ellison, Staff Writer
January 26, 2022

Addie Ellison, Staff Writer
January 21, 2022
Bursting with KICs

Bursting with KICs

Caroline Hubbard, Abi Carter, Allyssa Daigle, Addie Ellison, Kyla Kaiser, and Drew McCarthy
January 16, 2022
Ella Fitzgerald’s cover of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” utilizes a fantastic orchestra and Fitzgerald’s voice to produce a cover of a traditional Christmas carol. The song creates the feelings of nostalgia and joy that are associated with Christmas while having the popular jazz sound.

Quick Hit with Addie Ellison

Addie Ellison, Staff Writer
December 7, 2021
The more, the merrier

The more, the merrier

Addie Ellison, Staff Writer
December 3, 2021
Movie poster for “Ghostbusters: Afterlife.” “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” was released 32 years after the original movies, risking the quality of the franchise. A stellar cast and a heartfelt throwback help the latest Ghostbusters film succeed where other sequels have failed.

Blast from the past

Addie Ellison, Staff Writer
December 1, 2021
Movie covers for the Marvel Cinematic Universe classics. The MCU is known for its spectacular visuals, and characters, but is also known for its repetitive plotlines. In recent years, the universe has found even more success when it pushes past its own boundaries.

When Marvel Studios defies the formula, they find success

Addie Ellison, Staff Writer
November 16, 2021
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

Jessica Doyle, Jenson Mahr, Jax Rainey, and Addie Ellison
November 15, 2021
Around the Mill

Around the Mill

Addie Ellison, Staff Writer
October 27, 2021
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The Starr’s Mill Orchestra and the Rising Starr Orchestra have their annual Halloween concert at 6:30 p.m. on October 28 in Duke Auditorium. The arrangement includes Halloween favorites and traditional orchestra music with a Halloween spin.

Orchestra concert plans to set a spooky mood

Addie Ellison, Staff Writer
October 25, 2021
Fall-Breaking off KICs

Fall-Breaking off KICs

Caroline Hubbard, Bella Gorman, Micah Freeman, Mateya Petrova, Dylan Bayer, and Addie Ellison
October 8, 2021
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

Kyla Kaiser, Katie Johnson, Drew McCarthy, and Addie Ellison
October 6, 2021
Keeping it chaotic

Keeping it chaotic

Craig Bardo, Abby Carter, Jenson Mahr, Abi Carter, Addie Ellison, and Jax Rainey
October 1, 2021
Around the Mill

Around the Mill

Addie Ellison, Staff Writer
September 15, 2021
“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” opened on September 3 to audiences all over the U.S. The film follows Shang-Chi with his friends and family as they set out to stop the Ten Rings.

Beauty and brawn

Addie Ellison, Staff Writer
September 7, 2021
English teacher Jillian Bowen is the PBIS teacher of the month for August. She was recognized for her responsibility as the English department chair and helping her fellow teachers.

August PBIS winners show responsibility in and out of the classroom

Addie Ellison, Staff Writer
September 1, 2021
Back to basics

Back to basics

Caroline Hubbard, Mateya Petrova, Addie Ellison, Annika Pepper, Abby Carter, and Charlie Goins
August 30, 2021
"Rapid reports" is a quick news column designed to bring the latest in Starr's Mill news.

Rapid reports

Addie Ellison, Staff Writer
August 20, 2021
"Rapid reports" is a quick news column designed to bring the latest in Starr's Mill news.

Rapid reports

Addie Ellison, Staff Writer
August 13, 2021
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
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
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
‘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 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
Speech and debate tackles another season

Speech and debate tackles another season

Addie Ellison, Staff Writer
March 10, 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
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
Azell Francis speaks to Interact Club about the next level of their club, Rotaract Club. Her first experience in the United States came about through Rotary, the level above Rotaract.

Creating opportunities, building networks

Addie Ellison, Staff Writer
February 19, 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
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
Starr’s Mill High School has decided to expand their programs and pathways in the future into the aviation career path. Rising freshmen and sophomores will be able to sign up for aviation and aviation mechanics starting with registration for 2020-2021 classes.

Aviation program taking flight

Addie Ellison, Staff Writer
January 30, 2020
Week full of frigid headlines

Week full of frigid headlines

James Hindy, Simone Bates, Abi Carter, and Addie Ellison
January 25, 2020
New year, new headlines

New year, new headlines

Mary Jane Gagliano, Hillary Baidoo, Simone Bates, Addie Ellison, and James Hindy
January 18, 2020
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
Elsa and her friends journey to find the magical voice in Elsa’s head. While the kingdom of Arendelle rests after the events in Frozen, Anna, Kristoff, Sven, and Olaf all get used to the “normal” life. However, Elsa is dealing with a new pressure of feeling like she does not belong. With good songs and a great plot, “Frozen 2” is a wonderful experience for people who enjoyed the first film and its characters.

The cold still doesn’t bother them

Addie Ellison, Sports Editor
December 12, 2019
Headlines for post-break depression

Headlines for post-break depression

Addie Ellison, Simone Bates, Mary Jane Gagliano, and Jordan Owens
December 6, 2019
Next year the Interact Club’s partner The Rotary Club will be starting a three-year foriegn exchange program. The Rotary Club will offer scholarships to cover some of the costs that come with the opportunity.

Interact Club

Addie Ellison, Staff Writer
November 24, 2019
Special week in news

Special week in news

Mary Jane Gagliano, Simone Bates, Addie Ellison, and James Hindy
November 15, 2019
Dancing for fun(ding)

Dancing for fun(ding)

Addie Ellison, Staff Writer
November 15, 2019
Times change, news remains

Times change, news remains

Mary Jane Gagliano, Simone Bates, Addie Ellison, James Hindy, and Kathleen Stephens
November 8, 2019
The scores are in

The scores are in

Addie Ellison, Staff Writer
November 6, 2019
Spooktacular week in news

Spooktacular week in news

Mary Jane Gagliano, Simone Bates, Addie Ellison, James Hindy, and Kathleen Stephens
November 3, 2019
Honorable mention

Honorable mention

Addie Ellison, Staff Writer
October 11, 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
Meeting with the headlines

Meeting with the headlines

Mary Jane Gagliano, Simone Bates, Addie Ellison, and James Hindy
September 20, 2019
Headlines to come home to

Headlines to come home to

Mary Jane Gagliano, Simone Bates, Addie Ellison, and James Hindy
September 13, 2019
Prowler Night at Your Pie

Prowler Night at Your Pie

Addie Ellison, Staff Writer
September 10, 2019
This year, Rising Starr hired a new principal, Kathy Smith. She wants to focus on helping the future students of Starr’s Mill be their best selves academically and creatively.

Changes and opportunities

Addie Ellison, Staff Writer
September 2, 2019
Looking forward to KICs

Looking forward to KICs

Mary Jane Gagliano, Simone Bates, Addie Ellison, and James Hindy
August 30, 2019
Bowl full of KICs

Bowl full of KICs

Mary Jane Gagliano, Simone Bates, Addie Ellison, and James Hindy
August 23, 2019
This year many changes will affect Starr’s Mill including bookbags, detection dogs, new security doors, and a new grading system. Students around the school will have to learn to adapt to all the new changes while still meeting the tradition of excellence the school maintains.

Securing academics

Addie Ellison, Staff Writer
August 19, 2019
Hot week in news

Hot week in news

Mary Jane Gagliano, Simone Bates, Addie Ellison, and James Hindy
August 17, 2019
Last Tuesday, Principal Allen Leonard addressed the school about the code of conduct. During the assembly he stated “I don’t believe in self defense,” which caused a negative reaction throughout the student body. He has since clarified his statement.

Leonard defends his statement

Addie Ellison, Staff Writer
August 13, 2019
With summer right around the corner, many students will apply for their first jobs in the community. Teachers and administrators have also shared this experience, and prove that your first job doesn’t have to match your last.

School off, summer jobs on

Addie Ellison, Staff Writer
May 28, 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
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
Starr’s Mill is getting rid of the Principal’s Recognition List. This will take action next school year, and students will not receive a Principal’s Recognition List certificate for grades earned this semester.

Demanding excellence

Addie Ellison, Staff Writer
April 28, 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
Negative news starts April

Negative news starts April

Jacob Hunt, Saijleen Chawla, Hayeon Choi, Addie Ellison, and James Hindy
April 12, 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
Panther Pride performs their 2018 show, “Fire and Ice.” On March 22, the theme for the 2019 marching band season was announced.

Panther Pride announces 2019 show

Addie Ellison and Mary Jane Gagliano
March 26, 2019

Modernizing the Mill

Jacob Hunt, Hayeon Choi, Addie Ellison, Mary Jane Gagliano, and James Hindy
March 24, 2019
Weird holidays meet weird headlines

Weird holidays meet weird headlines

Jacob Hunt, Hayeon Choi, Addie Ellison, Mary Jane Gagliano, James Hindy, and Valen Yeager
March 15, 2019
Heading toward spring

Heading toward spring

Mary Jane Gagliano, Saijleen Chawla, Hayeon Choi, and Addie Ellison
March 8, 2019
FCCLA donates socks to a local homeless shelter. The organization focuses on helping the community and building leaders.

Three FCCLA members advance to state competition

Addie Ellison, Staff Writer
March 5, 2019
Rad headlines that are sure to gag you with a spoon

Rad headlines that are sure to gag you with a spoon

Jacob Hunt, Hayeon Choi, Addie Ellison, Mary Jane Gagliano, and James Hindy
March 1, 2019
A wrap-up before winter break

A wrap-up before winter break

Valen Yeager, Hayeon Choi, Addie Ellison, Mary Jane Gagliano, Nick Hardin, James Hindy, and Kathleen Stephens
February 15, 2019
The Octagon Club will be hosting Kindness Week the week before winter break. They want to encourage kindness to bring the community together.

Kindness at Starr’s Mill

Addie Ellison, Staff Writer
February 7, 2019
Your Pie dishes up Prowler Night

Your Pie dishes up Prowler Night

Addie Ellison, Staff Writer
February 4, 2019
Headlines leading up to the Super Bowl

Headlines leading up to the Super Bowl

Jacob Hunt, Hayeon Choi, Addie Ellison, Mary Jane Gagliano, James Hindy, and Valen Yeager
February 4, 2019
Students travel, headlines remain

Students travel, headlines remain

Mary Jane Gagliano, Hayeon Choi, Addie Ellison, James Hindy, and Kathleen Stephens
January 25, 2019
Headlines prior to holiday weekend

Headlines prior to holiday weekend

Jacob Hunt, Hayeon Choi, Addie Ellison, Mary Jane Gagliano, James Hindy, and Kathleen Stephens
January 18, 2019
The Panther Pride marching band performs during the 2018 Homecoming parade. Each high school performs in Fayetteville’s MLK day parade on a five-year rotation. The Starr’s Mill band will play “We are the World” to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr.’s in this year’s parade held on Jan. 21.

Panther Pride marching to honor Martin Luther King Jr.

Addie Ellison, Staff Writer
January 17, 2019
Three organizations around Starr’s Mill are finding ways to give back to the local community this holiday season.

The giving season

Addie Ellison, Staff Writer
December 7, 2018
Notes of excellence

Notes of excellence

Addie Ellison, Staff Writer
November 16, 2018
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