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

Lillie Howard

Lillie Howard, Reporter

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Franchise Adds New Installment To Beloved Game Series

Franchise Adds New Installment To Beloved Game Series

By Lillie Howard, Reporter December 12, 2019

With the recent release of Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield, people bought the game have mixed expectations. After getting into the game play, I found that the game had everything I was looking for and...

Diabetes affects students and teachers lives alike

Diabetes affects students and teachers lives alike

By Lillie Howard, Reporter December 11, 2019

Around 21 million adults have diabetes in the United States alone. Junior Dylan Lancaster and history teacher Gina Glass are just two of those 21 million.  While people think that the disease is easy...

Leading the marching band at the game against Decatur, sophomore Kaden Burgess gets his first taste of directing music.

Music Remains Passion for Sophomore Drum Major

By Lillie Howard, Reporter November 18, 2019

Music filling the stadium, band members moving in step to the beat of the drum, color guard putting on a show with a smile, a crowd of people cheering everyone on. All these things go into a great marching...

The band poses with their array of trophies after the Tennessee Valley Marching Band Competition. The band took home the Grand Champion trophy.

Band Ends Competition Season On A High Note

By Lillie Howard, Reporter November 15, 2019

Even though actors Zendaya and Zac Efron were not there, the band show was still a show-stopper. With their performance entitled “To Rewrite the Stars”, they surprised viewers. After last year’s...

Working on his stance, junior Obed Bartee practices in the ring.

Junior Hopes to Pound His Way to the Olympics

By Lillie Howard, Reporter November 6, 2019

While most boys in high school choose to play sports for the school, that cannot be said in the case of  junior Obed Bartee. Bartee instead has decided to indulge in the sport of boxing. Going into...

The team celebrates after their 27-14 win over Bob Jones on Friday, Oct. 11. The Senators had not beaten Bob Jones since 2006.

Team Breaks 12-Year Losing Streak to Rival Bob Jones

By Lillie Howard, Reporter October 16, 2019

In 2006, the Bob Jones Patriots starting a winning streak against the football team. A winning streak that always made even the most hopeful of Senator fans sad at the buzzer signalling the end of the...

The Shrimp Basket is known for its fresh seafood shipped from the Gulf. The restaurant has been made famous for its Gulf Shores location.

New Beached Theme Restaurant Opened in Madison Met With Great Reviews

By Lillie Howard, Reporter October 3, 2019

With the closing of Ruby Tuesday’s on Highway 72 in Madison, the Shrimp Basket was opened in its place. With many hoping to tryout the new ocean themed restaurant, people were happy to know when the...

Student Reviews It: Chapter 2 Movie

Student Reviews It: Chapter 2 Movie

By Lillie Howard, Reporter September 17, 2019

With the remake of the first “IT” movie being a huge success in the box office, it was apparent that viewers were going to get a second movie finishing the story written by Stephen King. With the movie...

Mrs. Deborah Keller-Mitchell gives a high-five to one of her scholars.

History Department Head Named School’s Teacher of the Year

By Lillie Howard, Reporter August 28, 2019

In a student's career they will meet a variety of teachers and while most will be forgotten, others will stand out in that student’s life for years to come. That can be said in the case of teacher Deb...

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