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The Crimson Crier

The Student News Source of Sparkman High School

The Crimson Crier

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Make America Kind Again

Make America Kind Again

By Emily Baucum, Editor-in-Chief February 2, 2017

Let's get this straight. I am not a political person. Actually, I am the last person you would want to come to about anything political. This entire article could be crap, very well, many people will probably...

Finding Happiness

Finding Happiness

By Emily Baucum, Editor-in-Chief November 17, 2016

-I do not know why I always feel the need to cling to people, but for some reason I do. Maybe I am scared to be alone or just find that it is a lot easier to be happy when one has company, but sadly I...

Bob Dylan: Never Ending Tour

Bob Dylan: Never Ending Tour

By Emily Baucum, Editor-in-Chief November 15, 2016

With music as a top priority, seeing all the living legends perform is an ongoing pursuit at the top of my bucket list. Huntsville is forever expanding and that obviously only means one thing — musicians...

Lost but Found

Lost but Found

By Emily Baucum, Editor-in-Chief November 15, 2016

As decades pass and generations expand, the fact that society will always have expectations and standards that are seemingly mandatory to meet will stay the same. This is seen in the cars we drive, the...

Dream. Dare. Do.

Dream. Dare. Do.

By Emily Baucum, Co Editor-in-Chief November 7, 2016

In newspaper it feels like there are always opportunities to further my journalism abilities. Whether it be in technology or writing techniques, my advisor Mrs. Erin Coggins is always scouting out chances...

Find yourself here

Find yourself here

By Emily Baucum, Editor-in-Chief August 24, 2016

With distractions piled on distractions, life can get heavy. The weight of society surrounding a high school student, or anyone really, can cling to their shoulders and without them even noticing, they...

Senior Class President sees changes around the corner

Senior Class President sees changes around the corner

By Emily Baucum, Editor in Chief August 18, 2016

Most senior class presidents are picked because they are portrayed in the top tier of their student body. Their characteristics are as follows: exemplary, idealistic, intelligent and overall pretty enthusiastic....

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Chick-Fil-A closing for month due to remodeling

By Emily Baucum, Social Media Editor January 20, 2016

The Sparkman community will take a devastating loss on Friday, Feb. 4. The local Chick-Fil-A off of Hwy 72 will close for the month for remodeling. The reopening date is set as Tuesday, March 8,...

Teacher hopes to reinvent students attitude towards running

Teacher hopes to reinvent students attitude towards running

By Emily Baucum, Social Media Editor December 8, 2015

A new addition to Harvest Elementary’s teaching staff has decided to jump head first into a club that will help students now and definitely down the road. First year fourth grade math teacher Holly...

Varsity volleyball grows as a team

Varsity volleyball grows as a team

By Emily Baucum, Social Media Editor November 2, 2015

Varsity volleyball started their season without knowing how close of a team they would become in the end. “I think we did well working as a team and getting used to each other. In the past season...

The volleyball team supports each other at the beginning of the season. The team's season ended in October.

Team ends season feeling like a team

By Emily Baucum, Social Media Editor October 30, 2015

Varsity volleyball started their season without knowing how close of a team they would become in the end. “I think we did well working as a team and getting used to each other. In the past season,...

Halloween treats

Halloween treats

By Emily Baucum, Reporter October 30, 2015

Everyone’s favorite thing about Halloween is the candy, let's be honest. Once you get to an age that is too old to go trick or treating, if there is even such a thing, it's all about the party snacks....

Student gets kicked out

Student gets kicked out

By Emily Baucum, Social Media Editor September 30, 2015

Recently a Sparkman student has attempted to go to Hazel Green High School's homecoming with her date, a student that attends Hazel Green. Dating someone from a different high school isn't that uncommon....

Seniors share mission trip experiences

By Emily Baucum, Social Media Editor August 17, 2015

"In the mornings we would go to strips in the town square. I would go to stores and talk to them and get to know them personally," Senior Joseph Rury said. Over the summer, not everyone was kicking...

Revealing conspiracy theories

By Emily Baucum, Reporter May 5, 2015

Conspiracy theories have been on this earth about as long as humans have. There are ancient ones and there are theories that were probably thought of just seconds ago. I put myself in Nancy Drew's shoes...

Students today, teachers tomorrow

Students today, teachers tomorrow

By Emily Baucum, Reporter October 26, 2014

While some students are slacking off and contemplating what they would like to pursue once they graduate, others are already one step ahead of the game. FTA, or the Future Teachers of Alabama, is a statewide...

Sophomore Libby Reid manning a station at the Special Olympics.

Special Olympics set for October

By Emily Baucum, Reporter September 19, 2014

When fall comes around and routine is setting in for the student body, it is only heating up for Junior Civitan members and students with disabilities. On Tuesday, Oct 21 Junior Civitan will attend The...

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