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
Bre Kozusko

Bre Kozusko, Photographer

This is senior Bre Kozusko’s first year as a member of The Prowler staff. She is a photographer.

All content by Bre Kozusko

Starr Gazing

Annika Pepper, Hillary Baidoo, Bre Kozusko, and McKenzie Tucker
May 12, 2020
March 5, 2020 - Water droplets settle on the Japanese Magnolia.

Starr Gazing

Annika Pepper, Hillary Baidoo, Bre Kozusko, and McKenzie Tucker
April 2, 2020
While having certain inappropriate websites and words blocked from the Chromebooks is both necessary and understandable, some of these blocks are much too generalized and directly affect students and teachers with their education.

[Photo] Opinion: Blockages on Chromebooks go too far

Victoria Sponar, Op-ed Editor
March 17, 2020
Senior Amy Garcia's favorite song at the moment is "Any song" by ZICO. This upbeat track is recommended to pull anyone out of a slump.

[Photo] Panther Tracks

Jordan Owens, A&E Editor
March 15, 2020
Juniors Gabe Lopez and Luke Rusterucci press into a Trinity player. The boys’ lacrosse team has shown a new level of aggressiveness that has worked wonders for their success. “We just try to pressure the ball to create turnovers, and we try to do it the right way,” head coach Jeff Schmidlkofer said. “The guys are really buying into it, but there’s a right way and a wrong way to do it.”

[Photo] No mercy in the Jungle

Daniel Stackhouse, Staff Writer
March 13, 2020
Freshman Maggie Wilson conducts research on a Chromebook in Dr. Bonnie Stanford’s 7th period Creative Writing class. AP seminar would have been based on student learning and research on the Chromebooks, but plans for the new course fell through after not enough students chose to take new AP.

[Photo] AP seminar falls through

Abi Carter, Staff Writer
March 16, 2020
Junior Sara Evans looks to get the ball down the field. Evans scored both goals for the Lady Panthers and was the driving force on offense in the 2-1 win.

[Photo] Sacrifice

Ben Barkley, Sports Editor
March 9, 2020
Feb. 20, 2020 - Candles lit at Hallgrimskirkja in Reykjavik, Iceland.

Starr Gazing

Annika Pepper, Hillary Baidoo, Bre Kozusko, and McKenzie Tucker
February 29, 2020
Freshman Lakeyah Ladson listens to “Ocean Eyes” by Billie Eilish. “Ocean Eyes” was one of Eilish’s debut songs as she started her career. The song continues to be a fan-favorite.

[Photo] Panther Tracks

Joslyn Weber, Staff Writer
March 1, 2020
Dr. Bonnie Stanford teaches her 7th period Creative Writing class. Next year, she will be teaching the new AP Seminar course. There is no set textbook for this class, and it will be mostly based on student interest.

[Photo] New APs added to Starr’s Mill rigor

Abi Carter, Staff Writer
February 26, 2020
Senior running back Kalen Sims drives the ball down the field against Mt. Zion. The Panthers used a strong defense to limit the Bulldogs to only one touchdown, while running the ball constantly on offense.

[Photo] Loyalty in their DNA

Ben Barkley, Sports Editor
September 2, 2019
The trailers outside of the high school are falling apart and molding. They make Starr’s Mill High School look unkempt and may cause health concerns for students.

[Photo] Opinion: Portable classroom trailers need to go

Tru Robbins, Staff Writer
February 19, 2020
Starr’s Mill creative writing class is seeking submissions for the annual MUSINGS literary-art magazine. Students can enter poetry, short stories, essays, photography, or artwork by Feb. 21.

[Photo] Don’t refuse the muse

James Hindy, Staff Writer
February 9, 2020
kic week of feb 3

[Photo] Whack week in news

Mary Jane Gagliano, Simone Bates, Abi Carter, Addie Ellison, James Hindy, and Caroline Hubbard
February 8, 2020
Jan. 20, 2020 - Three fluorescent lights wrapped around a poll make a 3D effect of squared shapes.

Starr Gazing

Annika Pepper, Bre Kozusko, and McKenzie Tucker
February 1, 2020
KIC week of jan 27

[Photo] T-Posing with the news

Mary Jane Gagliano, Simone Bates, Addie Ellison, James Hindy, and Caroline Hubbard
February 1, 2020
Senior Alice Anne Hudson (left) observes the court. Junior Brandon Allison (right) dribbles down the court as first-year head coach Josh Reeves watches. The Starr’s Mill boys’ and girls’ basketball teams seasons have gone in opposite directions. The boys have struggled to get off the ground while the girls are flying sky high.

[Photo] A tale of two teams

Daniel Stackhouse, Staff Writer
January 31, 2020
KIC week of jan 20

[Photo] Week full of frigid headlines

James Hindy, Simone Bates, Abi Carter, and Addie Ellison
January 25, 2020
rainy KIC main image

[Photo] New year, new headlines

Mary Jane Gagliano, Hillary Baidoo, Simone Bates, Addie Ellison, and James Hindy
January 18, 2020
Former Miss Starr’s Mill Sydney Turnier 2019 hugs Erin Rogers, the newly crowned Miss Starr’s MIll.

[Photo] Hearts won over at annual Miss Starr’s Mill Pageant

Simone Bates, Staff Writer
January 17, 2020
Senior Bret Myers wraps his arms around a Whitewater opponent. Myers went 3-0, winning all matches by pin. The Starr’s Mill wrestling team went 2-1 in their duals to qualify for state. “We have a lot of guys that don’t have a lot of experience and I think that inexperience showed in the matches,” head coach Andrew Garner said. “Although it’s tough this year, with the inexperience, it helps in the long run.”

[Photo] Wrestling places 2nd at area, advances to state

Daniel Stackhouse, Staff Writer
January 17, 2020
Seniors Erin Rodgers, Anna Sampson, Sydney Turnier, and Celeste Boullion (right to left) congratulate each other after the winners were announced at preliminaries. The experience of participating in the pageant was unexpected and changed my mindset on pageants. Throughout the rest of my high school career, I will cherish the bonds and sisterhood that we all created.

[Photo] Beneath the crown

Caroline Hubbard, Staff Writer
January 17, 2020
Senior Zack Dearman earned a 36 on the ACT, the highest score possible. He is just one of 4,879 students in the nation who earned a perfect score on the exam.

[Photo] Perfect Panther

Mary Jane Gagliano, News Editor
January 16, 2020
Dec. 11, 2019 - Maintenance worker places a blue cover onto the glass doors by the attendance office. These doors, along with the ones by the front office, are a new security addition to the school this year.

Starr Gazing

Annika Pepper, Bre Kozusko, and McKenzie Tucker
December 19, 2019
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