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The Student News Source of Sparkman High School

The Crimson Crier

The Student News Source of Sparkman High School

The Crimson Crier

Madison Duboise

Madison Duboise, Editor-In-Chief

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Coach Jarvis Wilson poses for a photo with his wife and daughters at the press conference announcing his hiring. Wilson has already begun working with the team.

Wilson Hired As New Girls Basketball Coach

By Madison Duboise, Editor-in-Chief May 20, 2021

Coach Patrick Delay shot his final shot in February and has passed the ball to new girl’s basketball head coach Jarvis Wilson. Wilson is making the move up from Birmingham to the area for the position...

Teachers Lose Their Home During 2011 Storms

By Madison Duboise, Editor-In-Chief April 27, 2021

Basketball Coach Patrick Delay and Madison Cross Roads Elementary teacher Amy Delay drove to work the morning of April 27, 2011 with little to no fear in their minds.  Hours later their house would...

Prom Event Ensures Safety Precautions

Prom Event Ensures Safety Precautions

By Madison Duboise, Editor-in-Chief April 15, 2021

On May 8 you will find a number of seniors, juniors and their dates on the football field, attempting to have one last celebration before the school year ends. This year ‘Prom-ish’ will be an hour...

Mr. Rogers sits in his office catching up on his first week of work. Rogers was hired to replace Mrs. McCants after she took the position as principal at S9.

Mr. Rogers Joins the Neighborhood

By Madison Duboise, Editor-in-Chief April 15, 2021

An office opened up at the beginning of this year and new assistant principal, Matt Rogers has come to occupy it. Rogers began his journey in education at the Mississippi State University where he graduated...

Controlling the lawnmower, senior Alden Hall works on completing his work.

Student Mows Grass To Make Cash

By Madison Duboise, Editor-in-Chief February 10, 2021

Mowing lawns has been a staple summer job for teenagers for centuries, a push mower and an edger and a few hours on the weekend is all it used to take to support a teen looking for extra cash. Senior Alden...

Four Senators signed college football scholarships on Wednesday, Dec. 15.

Senators Sign on the Dotted Line

By Madison Duboise, Editor-in-Chief December 18, 2020

This Wednesday seniors KaRon White, Caleb Ransaw, Tyeus Clemons and Darius Love-Roston all signed to play college football and continue the Senator legacy all over the country. Senior and coach’s...

Junior Calen Lightford defends the Bob Jones offense.

Boys Basketball Continues Season

By Madison Duboise, Editor-in-Chief December 14, 2020

The boys returned to the court on Thursday, Dec. 3 facing the Florence Falcons. Senior Trevon Ragland led the team with 34 points and seven rebounds, followed by Calen Lightford with 16 points, six assists...

Before greeting her family and friends, senior Kellie Hovis poses for a quick photo to begin her signing ceremony.

Senior To Continue Soccer Career At Samford

By Madison Duboise, Editor-in-Chief November 19, 2020

Senior Kellie Hovis had one goal to make before her high school soccer career is up. After a season-ending injury, Hovis was left discouraged and was out for her recruiting season. This year has been one...

Senior Xavier Williams looks for a team member to pass the ball to. Williams scored 13 points in the first half.

Boys Basketball Scores Big In Opener

By Madison Duboise, Editor-in-Chief November 12, 2020

The varsity boys were clicking offensively in their opener against Buckhorn on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The team shot its way to a 96-76 victory. Senior Trevon Ragland led the team in scoring with 26 points,...

A record amount of voters turned out on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Personal Column: My Day As A Poll Worker

By Madison Duboise, Editor-in-Chief November 9, 2020

First Baptist Church Merdianville is where I spent my day from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. this Election Day. I arrived at the church at 5:45 a.m.on Election Day. A line of over 20 people were already waiting for...

Students will continue to wear masks at school and in the community as Gov. Kay Ivey has extended the mask law until Dec. 11.

Governor Extends Mask Order Until December

By Madison Duboise, Editor-in-Chief November 6, 2020

In a briefing this past Thursday, Gov. Kay Ivey announced the extension of the Alabama mask mandate which was now extended to Dec. 11 at 5 p.m. Ivey first announced the first mask mandate early this...

On Wednesday, Sept. 17, the Board of Education had to shut down all student email accounts because of inappropriate behavior.

Comments on Email Were Immature, Unnecessary

By Madison Duboise, Editor-in-Chief September 23, 2020

Ding.  I walked into the nail salon ready for a fresh set of newly painted acrylics. Ding. I sat down in the chair as I flipped through sets of bright vibrant colored fake fingernail tips. Ding. The...

Addressing the audience at the fine arts ribbon cutting ceremony, Cody Carlton says he is happy to be on board at SHS.

New Theater Teacher Brings Years of Experience

By Madison Duboise, Editor-in-Chief September 14, 2020

With a freshly built auditorium, it is no surprise that the theater program is taking on a whole new image and with that a new star will be taking the stage this school year, that star is new theater teacher...

Teacher-Led Bible Study Inspires Students

Teacher-Led Bible Study Inspires Students

By Madison Duboise, Editor August 19, 2020

The Jacks on Hwy 53 has been a morning staple for students, pulling through the drive thru before school, meeting friends early before a mock exam for ACT test day. At 8 a.m. on any given school day you...

Posing by a car she worked on at Calhoun Community College, junior Kealey Weaver takes a break. Weaver takes a class at the local college to learn more about automotive mechanics.

Junior Bucks Stereotype of Women and Cars

By Madison Duboise, Lifestyles Editor November 5, 2019

In a field of work dominated by male workers, junior Kealey Weaver does much more than bursting through this stereotype. Weaver’s grandfather knew the basics about vehicle care, the basic oil change...

The great chicken sandwich debate ended on Aug. 28 when Popeye's announced that they were out of chicken.

The Great Chicken Sandwich Debate

By Madison Duboise, Lifestyles Reporter September 4, 2019

Before football games or after work on a Tuesday night, the Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich has been a staple for highschoolers, and I don’t think Popeye’s will being taking that spot anytime soon. People...

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