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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

Neal Elliott

Neal Elliott, Reporter

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Senior Reviews Action and Adventure Book By Renowned Author

Senior Reviews Action and Adventure Book By Renowned Author

By Neal Elliott, Reporter September 25, 2023

Percy Jackson and the Olympians fans need to rejoice. A standalone novel following the demigod Nico De Angelo and his boyfriend Will Solace in which they travel to the depths of Tartarus and fight evil...

Senior Neal Elliot holds a graduation cord and reflects on his high school years.

Senior Reflects On Last First Day

By Neal Elliott, Reporter August 21, 2023

A senior’s last first day. My last first day. It was honestly very surreal. For the most part, it was like every other first day--new teachers, new classmates, new classes. The only difference was that...

Student Explores How Christmas Differs In Other Countries

By Neal Elliott, Reporter December 16, 2022

Christmas is unique in that it is a Christian holiday with Biblical ties and connections to Jesus Christ. The way people celebrate it or a similar holiday in a different religion is celebrated around the...

T10: The Best Pies

T10: The Best Pies

By Neal Elliott, Reporter December 6, 2022

There are lots of pies with many different flavors and textures. But if I had to pick 10 here is what they would be.   Pumpkin Pie. A classic that everyone knows and loves. The crispy crust...

Pro : Video Games

By Neal Elliott, Reporter November 8, 2022

Video Games are I find to be more fun than board games. Video Games open up my imagination and board games fail to do so. There is also more variety that is offered. Where there are a limited amount of...

Student Describes How Video Games Have Changed Through the Years

Student Describes How Video Games Have Changed Through the Years

By Neal Elliott, Copy Editor November 4, 2022

Video games over the years have changed consistently and drastically. Forty years ago in the ‘80s video games were brand new and eye-ogling. They changed the world and the ways in which people spend...

Band Takes Home Second Place in First Competition of the Year

Band Takes Home Second Place in First Competition of the Year

By Neal Elliott, copy editor November 4, 2022

The band took home second place in the first competition of the year.  With a new director, the band was a little behind in practicing for the competition, causing stress to run high in the practices...

Student Reflects On Halloween Around The World

Student Reflects On Halloween Around The World

By Neal Elliott, Reporter October 27, 2022

Halloween is well known around the U.S. for children who dress up in costumes and then ring doorbells for candy. While the U.S. version is well known, there are some other variants from around the world.  The...

The History Of The School Bus

By Neal Elliott, Copy Editor October 14, 2022

The history of the school bus is extensive. Quite frankly it is a long journey. The school bus that is seen today has not always been so big, sturdy and robust. I actually did not know students took...

First Book In Series Is Surprisingly Good

First Book In Series Is Surprisingly Good

By Neal Elliott, Reporter August 27, 2021

The beginning of the first book of a legendary book series seems a little underwhelming. There’s something interesting about series like these, though. The books usually turn out to be amazing by the...

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