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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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Checkered Past

Checkered Past

By Camille Herren, Opinion Editor April 20, 2017

Alabamians have faced shame when it comes to our political sphere full of a checkered past but with former Governor Robert Bentley’s resignation, we can finally let out a sigh of relief knowing we will...

Science Courses Continue to Change

Science Courses Continue to Change

By Camille Herren, Opinion Editor April 18, 2017

Changes to science courses next year will be implemented for all students but especially focusing on the sophomores’ choices. Courses were added and removed based on either student success or because...

Homeschooled Students Play Sports

Homeschooled Students Play Sports

By Camille Herren, Opinion Editor April 4, 2017

Parents whose life was centered around soccer signed their son up for the sport at age 4 and peaked an interest in him that carried on to his high school years. Homeschooled student Jared Dean has played...

Ms. Catherine Summer's father, a NYC police officer, shows what he does on the job.

Science Teacher Tells of Unique Life

By Camille Herren, Opinion Editor February 2, 2017

While being the daughter of a policeman and the wife of an Office of Special Investigations (OSI) agent, science teacher Catherine Summer faced unique experiences throughout her life. Though these circumstances...

Students Find Passion in Acting

Students Find Passion in Acting

By Camille Herren, Managing Editor December 12, 2016

When senior Ryan Rorick was just 10 years old, his interest sparked in a risky business - acting. Since he was a dramatic child, it is not surprising to him that he went this route. “I [was] always...

Same Prom, Different Venue

Same Prom, Different Venue

By Camille Herren, Managing Editor November 4, 2016

Dancing the night away in a new dress or tux will not be the same as years past. The prom committee voted on two modifications to the extravagant event this year that might alter students’ experiences. The...

Picture by Victoria Lewis

AP Mock Exams begin for students

By Camille Herren, Business Editor January 8, 2016

With AP exams slowly approaching, students in AP courses prepare for their mock exam, a practice test for the real exam. AP English mock exams will begin Jan 8, AP Reading mock exams will be Jan 11 and...

Summer expedition goes astray

Summer expedition goes astray

By Camille Herren, Business Editor December 9, 2015

This summer, on June 3, unaware of the danger that awaited her, sophomore Natalie Craney went hiking at Monte Sano Mountain with her friends, sophomores Lee Bowden, Matt Houston and junior Hailey Conquest....

Photo by Hannah Cox

Phone contract unavailable to an adult

By Camille Herren, Business Editor September 28, 2015

Becoming 18 and a legal adult has always been thrilling for most teenagers. However, an 18 year old will be unable to receive and pay for their own phone contract until they are 19 years old. It is...

First pep rally proves a success

By Camille Herren, Business Editor September 2, 2015

Screams of spirit echoed in the gym on Friday, Aug. 28 during the first pep rally of the year. The pep rally, organized by SGA, celebrated the football team and included a teacher dance off, a soda...

The entrance to the WWl photo exhibit

WWI exhibit comes to Huntsville

By Camille Herren, Reporter August 18, 2015

Moving, exquisite and thought provoking are things that come to mind when experiencing the “Images of the Great War” exhibit at the Huntsville Museum of Art. The exhibit features drawings and paintings...

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