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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

All content by Makayla Tomaino
Top 10 ACT Tips

Top 10 ACT Tips

By Makayla Tomaino, Reporter April 7, 2017

There are so many contributing factors that make this test stressful. The ACT determines your future and where you could be in the next few years. It determines where you could go to college and how successful...

Dance Team Heads to Nationals

Dance Team Heads to Nationals

By Makayla Tomaino, Reporter January 24, 2017

Weeks ago, the dance team competed in the state competition where they won top awards and a bid for national competition in March. The team competed against teams from all over the state, including Spain...

Running under the Lights

Running under the Lights

By Makayla Tomaino, Reporter November 29, 2016

The annual Galaxy of Lights 5K was held last night at the Botanical Gardens in Huntsville. I have been running this race since 2014 and I absolutely love it. I love running and I love Christmas. This...

State Superintendent visits school

State Superintendent visits school

By Makayla Tomaino, Reporter November 2, 2016

Newly appointed State Superintendent Michael Sentance visited the school on Friday, Oct. 28.   CC: Why did Superintendent Sentance  visit our school? CS: “Sentance is traveling all across the...

Cross country mud run results

Cross country mud run results

By Makayla Tomaino, Reporter September 21, 2016

The Randolph School Classic mud run race was held at the UAH college campus yesterday. Sophomore, John David Ray, placed twelfth and finished in the top 15 with a time of 17:51 in the Varsity boy’s...

Matthew Livingston at the first track meet of the season

Cross country off to running start

By Makayla Tomaino, Reporter August 30, 2016

Our school’s cross country team had their first race, last Saturday in Moulton, Alabama. We had six runner to place in the Top 15 in their races. Senior Hailey Brown, placed 11 out of 151 participants...

High hopes of having a good season

High hopes of having a good season

By Makayla Tomaino, Reporter August 18, 2016

Cross country practice started this week and as a member of the cross country team, I must commend the team on their pre-season efforts. Our biggest hurdle during pre-season is adjusting to the high temperatures....

Track Team Sweeps State

Track Team Sweeps State

By Makayla Tomaino, Reporter May 17, 2016

The Track and Field team competed at the state meet in Gulf Shores. The athletes set state records and achieved their personal bests. Sophomore Lauryn Hall placed first in the 100 and third in the 200...

Meeting Jenna: another adoptee

Meeting Jenna: another adoptee

By Makayla Tomaino, Reporter May 4, 2016

I was born in Kurgan, Russia and at birth was placed in an orphanage. I was put up for adoption and was adopted at the age of one by Kathie Tomaino. Kathie is the best mother I could ask for and I am truly...

The girls golf team show off their trophy after the meet that qualified them for sub-state.

Girls’ golf qualify for sub-state

By Makayla Tomaino, Reporter May 3, 2016

The girls' golf team finished the season at sub-state in Birmingham on May 2. Stephanie Whitman scored a 76, missing qualifying for state by two strokes. Teammate Brittany Sims ended the season with...

Top 10 Pizza places

Top 10 Pizza places

By Makayla Tomaino, Reporter May 2, 2016

Top 10 Pizza Places in Huntsville/Madison 1. Pieology 2. Dominos 3. Papa Murphy’s 4. Sam & Greg’s Pizzeria 5. Donatos 6. Stevi B’s 7. Little Caesars 8. Pizza Hut 9. Pie In the Sky 10....

Top 10 Local Cafes

Top 10 Local Cafes

By Makayla Tomaino, Reporter April 26, 2016

  Dunkin Donuts Sunny Street Cafe Another Broken Egg Panera Bread Mia’s Cafe Taziki's Mediterranean Bruegger’s Bagels Starbucks Sunrise Pizza & Cafe Atlanta...

Grilled Cheese cook off turns heads

Grilled Cheese cook off turns heads

By Makayla Tomaino, Reporter April 6, 2016

Crimson Crier: Why did they decide to do this cook off?   Karoline Webster: The students respond better when they compete and it’s fun to do challenges. Instead of just making grilled cheese,...

Top 10 Ice Cream Flavors

Top 10 Ice Cream Flavors

By Makayla Tomaino, Reporter April 4, 2016

1. Chocolate 2. Vanilla 3. Strawberry 4. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough 5. Cookies n' Creme 6. Mint Chocolate Chip 7. Cherry Garcia 8. Rocky Road 9. Rainbow Sherbert 10. Peanut Butter Cup

Top 10 Teas

Top 10 Teas

By Makayla Tomaino, Reporter March 28, 2016

1. Honey Lemon 2. Green tea 3. Earl Gray 4. Oolong tea 5. Black tea 6. White tea 7. Jasmine tea 8. Sweet tea 9. Raspberry tea 10. Pumpkin tea

Top 10 Interesting Places of the World

Top 10 Interesting Places of the World

By Makayla Tomaino, Writer March 21, 2016

1. Huacachina, Peruvian desert 2. Mamanuca Islands, Fiji 3. Giant’s Causeway, Ireland 4. Venice, Italy 5. Hiller Lake, Western Australia 6. Glass Beach, California USA 7. Four Seasons Resort,...

Top 10 Things to do on Spring Break Edition 2

Top 10 Things to do on Spring Break Edition 2

By Makayla Tomaino, Reporter March 8, 2016

1. Go to the beach with friends and family. 2. Go on a picnic. 3. Go hiking. 4. Go fishing. 5. Go bike riding. 6. Plant flowers. 7. Go swimming. 8. Go zip-lining. 9. Go to an amusement park. 10....

Top 10 Dipping Sauce Edition 1

Top 10 Dipping Sauce Edition 1

By Makayla Tomaino, Reporter March 8, 2016

1. Zaxby's Sauce 2. Honey Mustard 3. Ketchup 4. Barbecue 5. Mustard 6. Chipotle 7. Polynesian 8. Ranch 9. Blue Cheese 10. Hot Sauce

Student increases culinary passion through show

Student increases culinary passion through show

By Makayla Tomaino, Reporter February 23, 2016

From black and white to color, VCR to DVD , the way we watch television and movies has been revolutionized over the years. One of the more recent advancements of the way we experience any type of television...

Top 10 shows on Netflix

Top 10 shows on Netflix

By Makayla Tomaino, Reporter February 22, 2016

Worst cooks in America Last Man Standing F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Saved by the Bell Switched at Birth Baby Daddy Grey's Anatomy Chopped The Fosters Young and Hungry

Picture by Makayla Tomaino

16 ways to stay fit in 2016

By Makayla Tomaino, Reporter January 15, 2016

Here are some simple tips that are key in meeting your healthy resolutions. Workouts Push-Ups and Planks Sit-Ups Mountain Climbers Walking/Jogging/Running for 30-45 minutes Crunches Squats Lifting...

Photo curtesy of Cindy Stanley

School names Teacher of the Year

By Makayla Tomaino, Reporter December 9, 2015

Special education teacher Cindy Stanley had a nice surprise when she found out she was named the school’s Teacher of the Year. “Mr. Shaw, Ms. Askew and the rest of the administration came in during...

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Top Trendy Things

By Makayla Tomaino, Reporter October 28, 2015

The leaves are falling, the weather is changing and trendy things are happening. Trendy Thing #1: Pumpkin Spice Latte Hair (I love my hair a latte) Many people seem to enjoy pumpkin spice lattes,...

Photo by Cassie Chapman

Homecoming week successes

By Makayla Tomaino, Reporter September 25, 2015

Judging by the spirit at the homecoming pep rally on Friday morning, homecoming was a success. The theme “Time of our Lives’” was carried out through the dress-up days with Tuesday through Thursday...

Lunch ladies proud of contribution

Lunch ladies proud of contribution

By Makayla Tomaino, Reporter September 2, 2015

Everyday they put on hairnets and aprons to work in a hot kitchen handling, pots, pans and trays full of food. This is what the lunch ladies do and why they should be appreciated. The ladies arrive...

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