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The Crimson Crier

The Student News Source of Sparkman High School

The Crimson Crier

The Student News Source of Sparkman High School

The Crimson Crier

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Sparkman Alumna Uses Christian Ministry as Way to Make Positive Impact on Student Athletes

Sparkman Alumna Uses Christian Ministry as Way to Make Positive Impact on Student Athletes

By Aliyah Thompson, Copy Editor March 29, 2017

It was when a teammate told her about an athlete Bible study with provided food that led to her introduction to the Christian athlete ministry, Athletes in Action. Sparkman alumna Amethyst Holmes first...

Student Loans and How to Avoid College Debt

Student Loans and How to Avoid College Debt

By Aliyah Thompson, Copy Editor February 2, 2017

According to student loan and refinancing website LendEDU, there are approximately 43.3 million people total in the U.S. who have borrowed money to pay for college through student loans as of July 1, 2016....

Senior Qualifies for fourth AHSAA State Championship

Senior Qualifies for fourth AHSAA State Championship

By Aliyah Thompson, Copy Editor December 9, 2016

Joining a competitive swim team at 7-years-old was not her idea; it was her parents’. Now, senior Kayla Hammer is prepping for her fourth state swim competition. The first time Hammer competed in...

S.E.E program cracks down on rising seniors

S.E.E program cracks down on rising seniors

By Aliyah Thompson, Sports Editor March 3, 2016

Almost a week prior to the beginning of registration for next year’s schedules, it was announced that a few adjustments have been made to the Senior Exploratory Enrichment Program for this coming school...

Parking issues leave students frustrated

Parking issues leave students frustrated

By Aliyah Thompson, Sports Editor December 18, 2015

Since the start of the school year, the parking lot has been a pressing topic for students who drive to or from school. At first, the problem was that no one knew which way to go in order to get...

Democrats score twice; Republicans prepare for steal in 2016 presidential race

By Aliyah Thompson, AP Editor May 15, 2015

Both the Democrat and Republican parties have been beefing up their ranks since President Obama’s re-election. Now, just a little over a year away from the 2016 election, the public is anxiously waiting...

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First amendment a right, not an option

By Aliyah Thompson, Reporter May 14, 2015

In the recent events surrounding the 1st amendment, particularly freedom of speech and expression, Alabamians have been faced with one question: Should we allow full freedom of speech and expression, or...

Junior witnesses shooting

By Aliyah Thompson, Reporter December 15, 2014

It was a cold, dark Thursday evening and all was quiet as junior Taylor Muir pumped gas into his car. Just as he was stepping into his car, another vehicle pulled into the gas station, warranting no need...

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Grown man on a quest for love proves interesting, student says

By Aliyah Thompson, Reporter October 27, 2014

Before I even opened the cover of Josh Sundquist’s autobiographical novel, “We Should Hang Out Sometime,” my interest was aroused. I was eager to find out why a grown man had never had a girlfriend,...

New teacher, new start

New teacher, new start

By Aliyah Thompson, Reporter September 24, 2014

Marilyn Broderick, the new Spanish teacher, has stepped up to the plate to take over a Spanish class, as well as Spanish Club. Broderick brought quite a bit of experience to the table, having lived in...

Hunger Games theme park to come

By Aliyah Thompson, Reporter September 15, 2014

Ever since Six Flags and Lionsgate announced their partnership for the project of building a Hunger Games theme park, “The World of Panem,” fans of the book and movie series have been buzzing. Some...

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