The Student News Source of Sparkman High School

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

Tess Warren

Tess Warren, Editor-in-Chief

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Doing a dance on stage, seniors Hunter Alexander and Kat Henderson portray their characters in the SHS Theater production of The Little Mermaid.

Theater Students Score Big With Spring Performance

By Tess Warren, Editor March 30, 2023

This year’s musical, The Little Mermaid, did not disappoint. The Little Mermaid has so many bright and polarizing/differing characters for the actors and actresses to play with, experiment with and...

New DC Hires Fire Henry Cavill As Superman

New DC Hires Fire Henry Cavill As Superman

By Tess Warren, Editor-In-Chief January 19, 2023

Weeks after giving him the “ok” to announce his awaited return as Superman, the new DC administration disappointed fans by discontinuing Henry Cavill’s Superman.    DC’s new Co-Charimen...

Students Share Their Bus Experience

By Tess Warren, Editor In Chief October 17, 2022

Teachers Shares Their Experience With Driving Buses

Teachers Shares Their Experience With Driving Buses

By Tess Warren, Editor In Chief October 17, 2022

Because of the drastic drop in school staff after the pandemic, an opportunity arose for teachers to support the school and earn a little more support for themselves while they are at it. This past year,...

Stage Production Of Mary Poppins Lights Up Audiences Faces

Stage Production Of Mary Poppins Lights Up Audiences Faces

By Tess Warren, Editor-in-Chief May 5, 2022

I must admit, I have sadly not seen the original movie yet. Though some may say I missed out on the nostalgia, I am glad I got to enjoy the show through a fresh lens. I sat on the edge of my seat in wonder...

In Time We Look At Things Differently

In Time We Look At Things Differently

By Tess Warren, Editor-in-Chief December 2, 2021

Everyone has that core instinct telling them to fit in, and yet there are those that have a fascination with the adventure of standing out. It is natural to feel safer surrounded by people like you, especially...

Senior Caleb Etheride poses for a publicity photo with principal, Chris Shaw.

Senior Scores Perfect 36

By Tess Warren, Editor-in-Chief October 21, 2021

CC: How many times have you taken it before receiving a 36? How did your past scores compare? Senior Caleb Etheridge: It was not my first time to take it. I had taken it four times previously. My first...

Journalism teacher Erin Coggins and her family pose for one of the last family events the Cartee family held with their Dad.

Students, Faculty Discuss Effects Of The Virus

By Tess Warren, Editor-in-Chief September 22, 2021

Over a year and a half ago, the pandemic was officially declared in March 2020. As it drags on, COVID continues to take a toll on its victims. Junior David Renfrow and Rileigh Glassman experienced mild...

Lucy and Lena Glass, the children of history teacher Gina Glass, capture the memories of their new friends.

Teachers Goes on Expedition to Africa

By Tess Warren, Editor-in-Chief August 27, 2021

History teacher Gina Glass went on a 10-day expedition to Africa for the first time this past summer. Even while navigating the extra obstacles that COVID brought to international travel, they were able...

After 27 years teaching math at Sparkman, Becky Chapman is retiring. Chapman has agreed to teach math at a high school in Tennessee in the fall.

[Photo] Math Teacher Says Goodbye to Her Home of 27 Years

By Ethan King, Sports Editor May 28, 2021

After 27 years teaching math at Sparkman, Becky Chapman is retiring. Chapman has agreed to teach math at a high school in Tennessee in the fall.

Learning Sign Language Opens Opportunities to Make Silent Connections

Learning Sign Language Opens Opportunities to Make Silent Connections

By Tess Warren, Reporter May 28, 2021

Witnessing the unnecessary difficulties a deaf person had to go through to simply order food has inspired me to take it upon myself to learn sign language and make the world a little more accessible. Sign...

Senior Logan Barley receives his JRTOC award from Lt. Col. Nathan Lloyd at the annual JROTC senior night. Barley was accepted into West Point.

Seniors Head for U.S. Military Academies

By Tess Warren, Reporter May 21, 2021

Seniors Collin Romiza and Logan Barley have dedicated four years of hard work to JROTC. At last, they got to see the day they were accepted into their desired military academies. On June 24, Romiza...

Downtown Huntsville in the 1960s.

Looking at Huntsville’s History Through Long-Time Locals

By Tess Warren, Reporter May 18, 2021

Huntsville was just a small town out in the country until it evolved into the booming city it has become today. With its continuous development, it is hard to imagine it without the Saturn IV towering...

The choir department intends to use the fundraiser as a way to recruit new students.

Choir to Hold Singing Fundraise

By Tess Warren, Reporter March 15, 2021

The choir is hosting Sparkman Sings, an event designed to bring energy back to the choir program and get students excited about singing again. Choir teacher Caitlin Torrence is inviting students of...

Local vendors set up tents, featuring their homemade wares.

Weekly Providence Market Is Lifeline For Local Businesses

By Tess Warren, Reporter December 7, 2020

Held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon, the Providence Artisans' and Farmer’s Market offers anything from home-grown food to homemade creations.  After a quick walk through, I decided to stop and...

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