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
Caroline Drez

Caroline Drez, Editor

This year I am in the advanced theatre class as well as AP Art History. I am excited to be challenging myself in so many new creative ways. I love to read, travel, listen to music, sing, and hangout with my friends. Currently, I am a member of the SMHS and International Thespian Society as well as Beta Club.

This is sophomore Caroline Drez’s second year in journalism.

All content by Caroline Drez

[Video] Sports Update

Wrenn Stilwell, Staff Writer
November 21, 2024

[Video] Sports Update

Grant Bryan, Staff Writer
November 20, 2024
World history and AP art history teacher Rebecca Rickeard recently has been listening to “Christ the Sure and Steady Anchor” by Matt Papa and Matt Boswell. This song discussed how Christ is your steady anchor even when things get tough.

Panther Tracks

Caroline Drez, Editor
November 19, 2024
Sports Update - Football

[Photo] Sports Update

Wrenn Stilwell, Staff Writer
November 15, 2024
“Lie to Girls” by Sabrina Carpenter is a look into how it is to be a girl in a toxic relationship. The song is the 11th track on her latest album “Short n’ Sweet.”

Quick Hit with Caroline Drez

Caroline Drez, Editor
October 28, 2024
Choral director Dr. Kellie Clark is currently listening to “Chittlin’ Cookin’ Time in Cheatham County” by Sierra Ferrell. Ferrell’s next tour will be in 2025, starting in Melbourne.

[Photo] Panther Tracks

Lauren Moyer, Staff Writer
October 28, 2024
Theatre has been discussed to come to different streaming platforms. While many find this beneficial by being more accessible, it also comes with the question of if it takes away the magic and originality.

Head 2 Head

Caroline Drez and Evan Fish
October 26, 2024
The Panther family congratulates world history and AP psychology teacher Sean Hickey for being named this year’s Teacher of the Year. Hickey has worked at Starr's Mill for 20 years and is the first graduate from the inaugural class to be named Teacher of the Year.

Hickey chosen first Starr’s Mill alumnus to earn Teacher of the Year

Caroline Drez, Editor
October 25, 2024
Starr’s Mill Panthers are stunting to their Star Wars themed routine. Varsity competition cheer earned a season-high score of 94.5 at the Whitewater Invitational.

[Photo] Varsity cheer earns highest score of season

Clio Long, Editor
October 23, 2024
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[Photo] Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
October 11, 2024
Senior quarterback Logan Inagawa points during a drill at practice before the Central Carrollton game. Inagawa went on to score all five of the team’s touchdowns in a thrilling 38-35 win over Central Carrollton. The Panthers remain undefeated and sit atop the region standings.

[Photo] Double threat

Crista Alarcon, Editor-in-Chief
October 9, 2024

[Video] Endzone to endzone

Crista Alarcon, Editor-in-Chief
October 7, 2024
This past weekend, Starr’s Mill inducted its 2024 Hall of Fame class. Inductees included (from left) Austin Enriquez, Don Lambing, Mike Houghtaling, Allison (Graham) Ripley, and Sam Sweat. Next year's recommendation form will open in around January or February and will stay open through the summer.

Starr’s Mill inducts 2024 Hall of Fame class

Caroline Drez, Editor
October 7, 2024

[Video] Coach’s Corner

Lauren Moyer, Staff Writer
October 4, 2024
Junior Ella Bissonnette was chosen for 11th Player of the Week for the fall season. Head coach Peyton Dean selected Bissonnette for her leadership skills and performance throughout this season.

[Photo] Ella Bissonnette

Mariah Camacho, Staff Writer
October 7, 2024
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[Photo] Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
October 1, 2024
Sophomore Pilar Fritschy recently read “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” by Stephen Chbosky. The book looks into the mind of freshman Charlie and his experiences in high school.

Panther Reads

Caroline Drez, Editor
September 26, 2024
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[Photo] Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
September 13, 2024

[Video] Golf cart speed bumps cause uproar among students

Crista Alarcon, Editor-in-Chief
September 13, 2024
Senior Georgia Moore recently watched “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” a sequel to the original “Beetlejuice.” The film follows a teen girl named Astrid and her journey into the afterlife.

Panther Flix

Caroline Drez, Editor
September 13, 2024
Many students use technology on a day to day basis, but is it making us more or less connected as a society? Editors Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long debate the effects of technology on generations.

[Photo] Head 2 Head

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
September 13, 2024
Starr’s Mill Panthers support Harts of Teal in their annual Battle of the Bubble game against McIntosh. Not only does it bring together the team but also the community raising $852 through the annual event.

Panthers support Harts of Teal in match against McIntosh

Caroline Drez, Editor
September 9, 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.

[Photo] Logan Inagawa

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
September 6, 2024
Alumna Elizabeth Smith has her book launch this Labor Day weekend. “The Ocean Talks: Become Submerged and Consumed by God” is a four chapter audiobook about God and the impact He can have in each person’s life.

Alumna Elizabeth Smith’s debut audiobook plunges into faith

Caroline Drez, Editor
August 30, 2024
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[Photo] August PBIS winners chosen for responsibility

Lauren Moyer, Staff Writer
August 30, 2024
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[Photo] Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
August 30, 2024
Many students listen to music while studying. Music relieves stress and makes students feel motivated, but it also hinders students’ performance and expands the amount of time it takes to study.

[Photo] Head 2 Head

Chloe Fitzsimmons and Wrenn Stilwell
August 23, 2024

Real Talk

Caroline Drez and Clio Long
August 21, 2024
Lady Panthers celebrate the big win against McIntosh 7-6. After the game on Wednesday, the Lady Panthers remain undefeated. With the girls having been on the team since they were underclassmen, they now have the experience to succeed.

[Photo] ‘It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish’

Chloe Fitzsimmons, Editor
August 16, 2024
Principal Jamie Voorhies poses in the front office of Starr’s Mill High School. The 2024-2025 school year brings new beginnings and big goals with an emphasis on school culture.

New beginnings, big goals

Caroline Drez, Editor
August 16, 2024
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[Photo] Miscellaneous

Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long
August 16, 2024

Pinch of Positivity

Caroline Drez, Editor
August 12, 2024
After 27 years at Starr's Mill, football head coach Chad Phillips is retiring. Phillips has been the head football coach for 17 years and is an original charter member of the school.

Fond farewell, Chad Phillips

Caroline Drez, Staff Writer
May 24, 2024
Opinion: Time for alternative forms of assessment

Opinion: Time for alternative forms of assessment

Caroline Drez, Staff Writer
May 23, 2024
Signing off with KICs

Signing off with KICs

Adeline Harper, Avari Addow, Adebola Adepoju, Caroline Drez, Madi Handley, and Mateya Petrova
May 13, 2024
Freshman Anna Moran passes the ball down the field. The Lady Panthers dominated the field, winning 21-3.

[Photo] Panthers advance to state semifinals after dominant win

Chloe Fitzsimmons, Staff Writer
May 3, 2024
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

Page Barksdale, Ella Bissonnette, Caroline Drez, and Jenson Mahr
May 2, 2024
Freshman Gracie Deaton is currently reading “The Picture of Dorian Gray” by Oscar Wilde. The novel follows the story of Dorian Gray and his self-reflecting portrait.

Panther Reads

Caroline Drez, Staff Writer
May 1, 2024
Sports and KICs

Sports and KICs

Adeline Harper, Adebola Adepoju, Caroline Drez, Madi Handley, Clio Long, and Eliah Richards
April 29, 2024
Seniors Samantha Corkill, Maggie Kluemper, Carlee Campbell, Sunny McQuade, Hanna Ukleja, Erin Stone, Gianna Jimenez, and Emma Frank were honored at senior night before the game. The Panthers defeated the Bears, 12-7.

[Photo] Panthers win over Bears, 12-7

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
April 22, 2024
Sophomore Anna McFaddin catches the ball after the draw in the first half of the game. After a strong second quarter, Starr’s Mill defeated McIntosh, 10-7.

[Photo] Panthers control 2nd quarter, win 10-7

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
April 12, 2024
Back to KICs

Back to KICs

Adeline Harper, Avari Addow, Caroline Drez, Chloe Fitzsimmons, Tori Poliak, and Parker Sobczak
April 12, 2024
Taking a break with KICs

Taking a break with KICs

Adeline Harper, Caroline Drez, Madi Handley, Tori Poliak, Sarah Saltos, and Noah Santos
March 29, 2024
Freshman Seth Lanson delivers a pitch. Lanson pitched a complete game shutout and only gave up 3 hits in the 6-0 win.

[Photo] Lanson shines on the mound as Panthers defeat Chiefs 6-0

Madi Handley, Staff Writer
March 25, 2024
Senior Emma Frank works to move the ball up field. The Panthers fell to the War Eagles last Saturday, 20-6.

[Photo] Panthers lose to War Eagles 20-6

Mateya Petrova, Staff Writer
March 14, 2024

Pinch of Positivity

Caroline Drez, Staff Writer
March 11, 2024
Celebrating representation with KICs

Celebrating representation with KICs

Adeline Harper, Avari Addow, Adebola Adepoju, Caroline Drez, Eliah Richards, and Madeline Therriault
March 1, 2024
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

Crista Alarcon, Kaylan Cape, Caroline Drez, and Tori Poliak
February 13, 2024
Rolling out the red carpet for KICs

Rolling out the red carpet for KICs

Adebola Adepoju, Caroline Drez, Chloe Fitzsimmons, Lucy Liu, Eliah Richards, and Noah Santos
February 9, 2024
Science teacher Austin Enriquez recently watched “The Count of Monte Cristo.” This movie, made in 2002, is just one of the many adaptations to the classic book written in 1844 by Alexandre Dumas.

Panther Flix

Caroline Drez, Staff Writer
February 2, 2024
STAR student Rush Maples selected chemistry teacher Christie Leanza as his STAR teacher. Leanza helped Maples through his AP chemistry class.

Rush Maples earns STAR student, selects Leanza as STAR teacher

Caroline Drez, Staff Writer
January 29, 2024
Rally up with KICs

Rally up with KICs

Adeline Harper, Caroline Drez, Chloe Fitzsimmons, Jenson Mahr, Noah Santos, and Madeline Therriault
January 26, 2024
“My Life with the Walter Boys” is a new series that fans have fallen in love with, including freshman Maggie Mendes. The series has already been renewed for another season.

Panther Flix

Caroline Drez, Staff Writer
January 26, 2024
Returning with KICs

Returning with KICs

Adeline Harper, Jae Ardoin, Jessica Doyle, Caroline Drez, Noah Santos, and Madeline Therriault
January 12, 2024
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
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

Kaylan Cape, Caroline Drez, Noah Santos, and Grace Weatherly
November 16, 2023
“Till Forever Falls Apart” by Ashe and FINNEAS is a song that dives into the feelings of strong, long-lasting relationships. This song is Ashe’s third on her debut album, “Ashlyn,” which was released in May of 2021.

Quick Hit with Caroline Drez

Caroline Drez, Staff Writer
November 13, 2023
“1989” was originally released almost a decade ago, and now “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” has been released. Staff Writers Caroline Drez and Mateya Petrova express their thoughts on whether the original or re-released version of the famous album is better.

Head 2 Head

Caroline Drez and Mateya Petrova
November 12, 2023
The team ends their performance with a strong finish. They placed second in regions on November 4 and are headed to state November 10.

Competition cheer places second at region, advances to state for 13th time

Caroline Drez, Staff Writer
November 8, 2023
Sub-zero KICs

Sub-zero KICs

Micah Freeman, Caroline Drez, Jessica Doyle, Madi Handley, Jenson Mahr, and Eliah Richards
November 3, 2023
“Grey’s Anatomy” is a modern-day drama with 19 seasons and follows multiple lives of surgical advisors and their interns.

Panther Flix

Caroline Drez, Staff Writer
October 27, 2023
Chilly, chilly KICs

Chilly, chilly KICs

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

Cramming for KICs

Micah Freeman, Jae Ardoin, Jessica Doyle, Caroline Drez, Clio Long, and Noah Santos
October 6, 2023
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

Caroline Drez, Crista Alarcon, Page Barksdale, and Adaleigh Weber
September 29, 2023
Starr’s Mill hosted its annual cheer invitational on September 16. Varsity cheer started the competition season with a great performance.

Competition cheer season starts with annual invitational

Caroline Drez, Staff Writer
September 21, 2023
English teacher Brandon Kendall is rereading “Blood Meridian” by Cormac McCarthy. This novel explains historical events in Mexico and Texas in the late 1840s.

Panther Reads

Caroline Drez, Staff Writer
September 21, 2023
Hall of KICs

Hall of KICs

Micah Freeman, Adeline Harper, Katie Johnson, Adebola Adepoju, Caroline Drez, and Clio Long
September 15, 2023
The Panther family welcomes Kendra Woods to Starr’s Mill for her 27th year year of teaching. Woods is a learning specialist teaching collaboratively in algebra.

Spotlight On…

Caroline Drez, Staff Writer
September 7, 2023
Hurricane KICs

Hurricane KICs

Micah Freeman, Katie Johnson, Adaleigh Weber, Ella Bissonnette, Caroline Drez, and Tori Poliak
September 1, 2023
Head coach Ashley Smith (right) and assistant coach Jordan Childress (left) talk with the team after their win on Tuesday night. The Panthers triumphed over Fayette County High School with a 18-3 win.

[Photo] JV softball dominates Fayette County in 18-3 win

Kaylan Cape, Staff Writer
September 1, 2023
Panther Perspectives

Panther Perspectives

Caroline Drez, Adeline Harper, Eliah Richards, Noah Santos, and Grace Weatherly
August 24, 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
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