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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

Jonathan Rozier

Jonathan Rozier, Reporter

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Senior Brandon Matias moves the ball up field in a recent home game against Bob Jones.

Boys Soccer Makes Strides in Season Thus Far

By Jonathan Rozier, Reporter March 4, 2024

The Senator spring sports season has officially kicked off  Boys varsity soccer has a record of  4-3 (4-6 counting tournament play), and are 0-1 in the area with that loss being to the Huntsville...

Super Bowl Preview

Super Bowl Preview

By STAFF February 9, 2024

Every year when the National Football League (NFL) kicks off, all 32 teams are competing for a national title in the Super Bowl. This year, it will be a battle between the Brock Purdy led San Francisco...

English teacher MaryAlyssa Kummer stands in front of her class giving them directions for an assignment.

Former Student in Charge

By Jonathan Rozier, Reporter January 10, 2024

Pouring back into your community is always important, especially when it comes to helping develop the younger generation. The Senators are lucky to have faculty that are willing to come back in and encourage...

Alabama Crushes Auburn in Last Minute Defeat in This Years Iron Bowl

Alabama Crushes Auburn in Last Minute Defeat in This Years Iron Bowl

By Jonathan Rozier, Reporter November 29, 2023

The South is the pinnacle of college football, one of the best places being the state of Alabama. The civil war going on between sports fans yearly is the Iron Bowl which is The University of Alabama versus...

Crimson Crier Editor in Chief Wins Scholastic Press Poster Competition

Crimson Crier Editor in Chief Wins Scholastic Press Poster Competition

By Jonathan Rozier, Reporter November 6, 2023

Senior Meh’Quira Malone has won the Scholastic Journalism poster contest. This is just one step in her journey as she is striving to build her portfolio to win the Journalist of the Year award.   A...

This week is college application week and many teachers are promoting their college experience. For some, though, college has been found not to be the answer.

There Is More To Finding Success Than College

By Jonathan Rozier, Reporter October 17, 2023

Out of 51 million jobs, 46% “middle skill” jobs and 37% “high skill” jobs do not require a bachelor's degree.  The college attendance rate also drops at an average of 2.2% each year. With new...

Senior Amaree Jabarr being lifted in celebration by Jamarion Matthews after first touchdown

Senators Win Streak Broken by One Point Loss

By Jonathan Rozier, Sports Editor October 11, 2023

Senators suffer their first loss of the season. The James Clemens Jets beat the Senators 31-30 to end the Senators winning streak leaving them 5-1. Though they lost, the offense led the charge scoring...

Senior Jayden Chambers returning a punt.

Sparkman Tames The Tigers for Homecoming Game

By Jonathan Rozier, Reporter September 26, 2023

Senior Amaree Jabarr started the game off with a touchdown which ended in a blowout over Grissom, 51-0 for a homecoming win.  The offensive effort was led by the connection between senior Josh Ward...

Showing a student where to find a passage in the text, coach Spencer Smith displays his passion for teaching. Smith, also seen on the sidelines on Friday nights, said he often thinks of the why of being in the classroom.

Teachers Reveal Their Why For Being In The Classroom

By Jonathan Rozier, Reporter September 19, 2023

Every day both teachers and students are impacted by their interactions with each other.  Even though sometimes teachers can make it harder for students more often than not it is the teacher that is blessing...

Snatching the ball from the air, junior Jonathan Rozier catches a pass from QB Jaiden Scott to score one of two touchdowns for the night. The offense put on a clinic with a 58-0 win over Albertville.

Senators Get Another Shut-Out At Albertville

By Jonathan Rozier, Reporter September 18, 2023

The Senators faced off Albertville in area play, winning 58-0 in an offensive workshop.  Junior Jaiden Scott started as QB, replacing senior Josh Ward who was out for medical protocol. Scott threw...

Jayden Thomas clutches the ball as he runs towards the teams end zone.

Senators Pull off Win in Nail-Biter against Austin

By Jonathan Rozier, Reporter September 11, 2023

The Senators are now 3-0 after clutching a win against Austin, 21-18  in their first region game on Friday night. Last year the Senators lost to Austin in overtime due to a field goal and came back...

Sparking Controversy: The Office is Overrated

Sparking Controversy: The Office is Overrated

By Jonathan Rozier, Reporter September 6, 2023

The Office is a beloved television mockumentary sitcom series that many people enjoy.  However, it is a top 10 most overrated show ever released.   As I have tried to watch the show numerous times,...

Jayden Thomas making his way towards the end zone for a touchdown.

Senators Produce Shut-Out Over Huffman

By Jonathan Rozier, Reporter September 5, 2023

The Senators moved to 2-0 Friday night after shutting out Huffman High School, 65-0. Junior Josh Murphy led the Senator's defense with 10 tackles. The defense took center stage causing two fumbles and...

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