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

Kristen Sherman, Photojournalist

This is senior Kristen Sherman’s first year as a member of The Prowler staff.  She is a Photojournalist.

All content by Kristen Sherman
Senior Jake Arnold throws a curveball to a Red Devil batter. Arnold pitched a complete game shutout in game one against the Red Devils, striking out five batters in seven innings.

[Photo] Panthers fall in final four after Red Devils’ game three comeback

Morgan Evans, Sports Editor
May 23, 2017
Students from Mark DeCourcy’s and Walt Ellison’s economics classes pose for a photograph with Representative Drew Ferguson. Ferguson met with the students to discuss modern economics and political concerns.

[Photo] Leader of today meets with leaders of tomorrow

Jacob Hunt, Staff Writer
May 16, 2017
Senior Jake Arnold watches the ball as he runs to first. Arnold hit a double, triple, and a sacrifice RBI to help his cause in game one as he got the win, 9-1 against Decatur.

[Photo] Doubleheader dumps Decatur in gut-wrenching game two, Panthers advance to final four

Morgan Evans, Sports Editor
May 15, 2017
Students ice a cake during a lab in food and wellness teacher Cheryl Clower’s class. Clower will retire after 25 years of teaching and mentoring students. “My favorite part of teaching was the relationships built with my students and seeing my students grow as individuals and leaders for our future,” Clower said.

[Photo] Claps for Clower

Allie Bunting, Staff Writer
May 12, 2017
Senior Jake Arnold gets hype after sliding home. The Panthers defeated Kell in round two of the state playoffs 5-2, in both games of the doubleheader Wednesday.

[Photo] Teamwork helps Panthers advance to elite eight after defeating Kell in two

Morgan Evans, Sports Editor
May 4, 2017
Senior Tyler Courtney scores another run for the Panthers. Starr’s Mill defeated Bainbridge 16-1 and 9-4 in a doubleheader and will move on to round two of the state playoffs against Kell.

[Photo] ‘Starr’ offense dominates Bearcats, Panthers advance in state playoffs

Morgan Evans, Sports Editor
May 2, 2017
March 16, 2017 - Starr’s Mill varsity baseball won 8-7 against McIntosh on March 16. The Panthers won again the next night 1-0, completing the third consecutive sweep of a region opponent.

Starr Gazing – March 2017

Shelby Foster, Aelise Gagliano, and Kristen Sherman
April 7, 2017
Senior Olivia Walker and sophomore Megan Fox high-five in their doubles match against McIntosh. The Lady Panthers won 4-1 in the match against McIntosh.

[Photo] Starr’s Mill tennis in full swing

Dana Gould, Staff Writer
April 4, 2017
The Panther varsity baseball team gathers at home plate after senior Will Evans hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the first. The Panthers defeated the Wildcats in a 15-run mercy rule in the bottom of the third, improving their overall record to 8-1.

[Photo] Bring out the brooms

Morgan Evans, Sports Editor
March 13, 2017
A group of entrepreneurship students organize sponsorship signs in preparation for the 12th annual PRISM golf tournament. PRISM uses four levels of sponsorship to help achieve its goal of raising $5,000.

[Photo] Preparations on par for annual PRISM golf tournament

Kyle Soto, Staff Writer
March 8, 2017
Feb. 3, 2017 - Three sophomores in Michelle Barron’s gifted chemistry class create a flame thrower. The purpose of the lab was to find out what compound caused the flame.

Starr Gazing – February 2017

Aelise Gagliano, Shelby Foster, and Kristen Sherman
March 7, 2017
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[Photo] A walk to remember

Yuri-Grace Ohashi, News co-Editor
February 14, 2017
AP Human Geography teacher Joseph Bara teaches a lesson on agriculture and climate zones. Bara currently teaches three periods of AP Human Geography and plans for more in years to come.

[Photo] Making APs Bara-ble

Kate Chasey, Staff Writer
February 13, 2017
Six Panther athletes celebrated National Signing Day on Feb. 1. This handful of students will continue their athletic careers as collegiate student-athletes in the fall.

[Photo] Athletes signing-off on their senior year

Daniella Vivas, Features co-Editor
February 3, 2017
Jan. 25, 2017 - A senior in Jillian Bowen’s creative writing class writes her “Carpe Diem” poem with sidewalk chalk. The class spent the period writing and drawing on the sidewalk leading out of the attendance office to the student parking lot.

Starr Gazing – January 2017

Aelise Gagliano, Shelby Foster, and Kristen Sherman
February 2, 2017
Dec. 11, 2016 - Two actors from Andrew Snider’s Advanced Drama II class perform “Junie B. Jones.” Senior Jordan Bobbitt directed this year’s fall play.

Starr Gazing – December 2016

Aelise Gagliano, Shelby Foster, and Kristen Sherman
December 17, 2016
A student measures her waist. Students are pressured with the unrealistic expectation to have a smaller-than-average waist and body frame.

[Photo] Average is not good enough

Abri Hausman, Staff Writer
December 13, 2016
Each year, the Parent Teacher Student Organization shows its appreciation for the Mill’s teachers and all they do for the school. This year, the PTSO is showing appreciation by giving them the gift of time by wrapping their gifts.

[Photo] Giving the gift of time

Hayeon Choi, Staff Writer
December 13, 2016
Nov. 17, 2016 - Two seniors and partners, Mick Patterson and Lauren Scott, win the people’s choice award and first place award for Dancing with the Pantherettes. Dancing with the Pantherettes is an annual fundraiser for the Pantherettes to help with their traveling, costume, and other expenses.

Starr Gazing – November 2016

Aelise Gagliano, Shelby Foster, and Kristen Sherman
December 5, 2016
Classroom time provides teachers with the chance to engage with and instruct students. When standardized testing is scheduled, however, unique activities and creative learning opportunities tend to be the first things cut from teachers’ lesson plans.

[Photo] Putting assessments to the test

Yuri-Grace Ohashi, News co-Editor
December 1, 2016
Junior Nick Brown jogs back to the sideline after a play against Veterans. With the Panthers 38-17 victory, they advance to the second round to host the 9-2 Kell Longhorns.

[Photo] Starr’s Mill opens playoffs with 38-17 win

Rilee Stapleton, Staff Writer
November 15, 2016
On Nov. 3, Starr’s Mill responded to a bomb threat that was later deemed a hoax. The note was first posted on Snapchat and later found in one of the school computer labs around fourth period. The student has been identified with the help of school administration and the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office.

[Photo] Administration defuses bomb threat hoax

Daniella Vivas, Staff Writer
November 11, 2016
Economics teacher and varsity volleyball coach Walt Ellison will be working with eighth grade students on the freshman baseball team in the spring.

[Photo] High school preparation starts early

Kyle Soto, Staff Writer
November 8, 2016
Freshman Kaylen Sims runs in a touchdown for Starr’s Mill. The Panthers dominant run game was led by Sims, racking up six TDs in Starr’s Mill’s 57-42 victory over cross-town rival McIntosh.

[Photo] JV Panthers edge out Chiefs in high scoring shootout

John Webb, Staff Writer
October 20, 2016
Lady Panther leads off of third base while a Lady Wildcat prepares to field a hit. The Lady Panthers faced Whitewater five times throughout the season, but could only win one of the games.

[Photo] Lunchbox or lunch tray?

Amy Orr, Staff Writer
October 11, 2016
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[Photo] Melissa Beaulieu

Karla Paaskesen, Staff Writer
October 7, 2016
Sept. 30, 2016 - Senior member of the Panther Pride Marching Band passes through the 800 hallway on the way to his seventh period class.

Starr Gazing – September 2016

Aelise Gagliano, Shelby Foster, and Kristen Sherman
October 7, 2016
This stainless-steel, commercial-sized refrigerator is one of the new upgrades to Family Consumer Sciences teacher Cheryl Clower’s kitchen. Due to the age of the previous equipment and changes in the curriculum, the county funded this 15,000-dollar upgrade.

[Photo] Clower’s kitchen sees change

Emma Posey, Staff Writer
October 7, 2016
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[Photo] Joy Coles

Ashton Long, Staff Writer
October 2, 2016
Junior Jessica Tomasello serves the ball. Against Whitewater, Starr’s Mill managed to extend the match into three games by winning the second game, but could not manage a second win, allowing Whitewater to prevail. The Lady Panthers will play again on Sept. 27 against Griffin and Fayette at Griffin at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m.

[Photo] Lady Panther volleyball splits region matches

Jenna Sanders, Staff Writer
September 24, 2016
In preparation for homecoming week, members of the class of 2018 Executive Board and their parents, work diligently to finish the 700 hallway in superman paraphernalia. The homecoming pep rally will be held Friday at 2:55 p.m. in the gym.

[Photo] Ground up reconstruct, Student Government Association

Chandler Cummings-McBride, Editor-in-Chief
September 19, 2016
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[Photo] Damien Wimes

John Webb, Staff Writer
September 18, 2016
Aug. 23, 2016 - The American Sign Language club holds their first meeting to decorate a sign to advertise their club for club sign ups. ASL will meet again at 8:10 a.m. on Sep. 7 in room 820.

Starr Gazing – August 2016

Aelise Gagliano, Shelby Foster, and Kristen Sherman
September 7, 2016
A Johns Creek player spikes another point for the away team. The Johns Creek Gladiators’ front line was in complete control throughout their 2-0 win against the struggling Panthers.

[Photo] Varsity volleyball shows potential, falls to Johns Creek and Columbus in home opener

John Webb, Staff Writer
August 31, 2016
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[Photo] Michelle Genovese

Hayeon Choi, Staff Writer
August 27, 2016
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[Photo] Nicholas Gillies

Kyle Soto, Staff Writer
August 24, 2016
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[Photo] Krystin Glover

Ximena Bejarano, Staff writer
August 20, 2016
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