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

Cherish Hollie

Cherish Hollie, Reporter/Snapchat Editor

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Yearbook co-editor Janiyah Blue uses food to work on design patterns.

Yearbook Staff Adjusts to COVID Restrictions

By Cherish Hollie, Reporter January 15, 2021

“Yearbook isn’t a hard class.” “Why are you stressed?” “You literally have all year to finish the book.” “Didn’t you choose to take the class?” “Why are you always complaining?” People...

Working on his lesson plans, teacher Andrew Heller prepares for his second block class.

[Photo] New Business Teacher Understands Benefits of Business Courses

By Kendall Cope, Reporter December 15, 2020

Working on his lesson plans, teacher Andrew Heller prepares for his second block class.

College and Career Counselor Dedra Muhammad works on recommendation letters for students.

[Photo] College And Career Counselor Answers Frequently Asked Questions

By Madison Duboise, Editor-in-Chief November 17, 2020

The College and Career Center is available to all students. Mrs. Muhammad will schedule appointments for specific times to meet.

Tips For Saving Money, Earning Cash

Tips For Saving Money, Earning Cash

By Cherish Hollie, Reporter November 13, 2020

Download the app Fetch Rewards. This app allows you to scan receipts (up to two weeks old) and receive points for them. These points can be used to purchase gift cards to popular stores including Amazon,...

History teacher, Mr. Bret Larsen, discusses papers with his students.

[Photo] Q & A: History Teacher Discusses Moving To Alabama

By Kyla Davidson, Reporter November 9, 2020

History teacher, Mr. Bret Larsen, discusses papers with his students.

TOP 10: Ways to Eat a Pumpkin

TOP 10: Ways to Eat a Pumpkin

By Cherish Hollie, Reporter October 12, 2020

The seeds After scooping out the seeds for your carved pumpkins, save the seeds to roast and eat. You can choose how soft or crunchy the seeds are. Pumpkin Spice Latte You can go to your...

Student Discusses Opening Family Business During Pandemic

Student Discusses Opening Family Business During Pandemic

By Cherish Hollie, Reporter September 11, 2020

Quarantine left many with an extreme amount of boredom that most can not seem to cure. Picking up knitting, hiking and even gaming, millions were left with finding creative ways to stay active while following...

Football Returns Along With New Way to Purchase Tickets

Football Returns Along With New Way to Purchase Tickets

By Cherish Hollie, Reporter August 28, 2020

When the Alabama High School Athletic Association announced that football would be played, they set guidelines for all teams to follow. Players who are normally in different clusters are now spread all...

How To Become An NHS Student

How To Become An NHS Student

By Cherish Hollie, Reporter March 4, 2020

The National Honor Society is currently recruiting students to become future members. The club which is sponsored by high schools all over the nation requires future members to have qualities from their...

Top 10 Women In History In Honor Of Womens History Month

Top 10 Women In History In Honor Of Women’s History Month

By Cherish Hollie, Reporter February 25, 2020

1. Althea Gibson The first black woman to compete at Wimbledon in 195. She won singles titles at the U.S Open and at Wimbledon in 1957 and 1958. 2. Amelia Brown Robinson The first black woman...

Sky Bridge Poses Threat To Students With Gephyrophobia

Sky Bridge Poses Threat To Students With Gephyrophobia

By Cherish Hollie, Reporter February 14, 2020

Imagine your worst fear coming to life, coming to your school. You now have to face this fear on a daily basis and figure out how you are going to overcome this fear. Shortness of breath, sweating,rapid...

Top 10 Rom Coms Just in Time for Valentines Day

Top 10 Rom Coms Just in Time for Valentine’s Day

By Cherish Hollie, Reporter February 14, 2020

To all the boys I’ve Loved Before: A story about a hopeless romantic who is learning how to cope with her fantasies and distinguish reality vs imagination. The Kissing Booth: Two inseparable...

Unspoken Rules Of Using The School Bathroom

Unspoken Rules Of Using The School Bathroom

By Cherish Hollie, Reporter January 27, 2020

Many people have heard of the Golden Rule: treat people the way that you want to be treated, but are these rules abandoned once you leave the house, or when it comes to objects? Everyone has some type...

Crys Hodgens First Year Back

Crys Hodgens’ First Year Back

By Cherish Hollie, Reporter December 9, 2019

English teacher Crys Hodgens always wanted to be a librarian, but after two years heading up the school’s media center, she realized that her true calling was in the classroom.  Before getting her...

Time To Get Fuzzy

Time To Get Fuzzy

By Cherish Hollie, Reporter December 9, 2019

When it comes to fuzzy socks and sweaters, I prefer both. Temperature is dropping and leaves are falling. Winter is almost here and the weather proves it. Fuzzy items are a great way to keep warm and...

Dribbling up the court, senior Ajana Toney look to pass the ball. The team was introduced to the community on Nov. 5 at the annual Meet the Senators event.

[Photo] Girls Basketball Looks For Successful Season

By Brody Wallace, Sports Editor November 8, 2019

Dribbling up the court, senior Ajana Toney look to pass the ball. The team was introduced to the community on Nov. 5 at the annual Meet the Senators event.

Top 10 Fall Activities

Top 10 Fall Activities

By Cherish Hollie, Reporter September 26, 2019

Pumpkin patch Try taking a trip to Tate Farms. They provide food, pumpkin picking and activities for the whole family. Warning it is always hot, so maybe back off from the corn bin...it may become...

One ream of paper was given to every teacher.

Paper Drive for Teachers Proves Successful

By Cherish Hollie, Reporter September 13, 2019

The beginning of the school year marks the start of teachers having to restock their classroom. From Germ-X to color pencils, the necessities of a classroom can get expensive, despite supply replacement...

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