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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

Erin Coggins, Newspaper Advisor

I am currently a teacher at Sparkman High school. I am the advisor of both The Crimson Crier and Sparkman High’s yearbook. I have been participating in the journalism department at Sparkman for ten years. I also teach Great Wars and Cold War classes.

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Members of the Crimson Crier staff show off their awards before the bus takes off from UA's campus following the annual ASPA state convention.

[Photo] Staff Takes Home Multiple Awards At State Competition

By Alyssa Miller, Reporter March 28, 2023

Members of the Crimson Crier staff show off their awards before the bus takes off from UA's campus following the annual ASPA state convention.

The Golden State Warriors are set to face the Lakers in tomorrow night's NBA Play-In game.

[Photo] NBA Play-In Offers Exciting Basketball

By Myles Gollop, News Editor May 18, 2021

The Golden State Warriors are set to face the Lakers in tomorrow night's NBA Play-In game.

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

[Photo] Yearbook Staff Adjusts to COVID Restrictions

By Cherish Hollie, Reporter January 15, 2021

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

The drama department will take the stage for the first time for a performance in January.

[Photo] Drama Set for First Play in Fine Arts Center

By Mckynna Stevens, Reporter December 18, 2020

The drama department will take the stage for the first time for a performance in January.

Putting together Veterans Day gifts for teachers, Ellie Ottum and Elsie Bradshaw stuff bags with toy soldiers. The Teens for Troops club has met two times to plan the year's activities.

Putting together Veterans Day gifts for teachers, Ellie Ottum and Elsie Bradshaw stuff bags with toy soldiers. The Teens for Troops club has met two times to plan the year's activities.

Addressing the audience at the fine arts ribbon cutting ceremony, Cody Carlton says he is happy to be on board at SHS.

[Photo] New Theater Teacher Brings Years of Experience

By Madison Duboise, Editor-in-Chief September 14, 2020

Addressing the audience at the fine arts ribbon cutting ceremony, Cody Carlton says he is happy to be on board at SHS.

Principal Chris Shaw cuts the ribbon at Friday's ceremony opening the new Fine Arts Facility.

[Photo] Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Held for Fine Arts Facility

By Madison Duboise, Editor September 8, 2020

Principal Chris Shaw cuts the ribbon at Friday's ceremony opening the new Fine Arts Facility.

Great Wars students Ethan Cuzzort, AJ Troupe, Garrett Gonterman and Victor Dunagan discuss D-Day with a Harvest Elementary student. The boys built their own version of Utah Beach to share with the students.

[Photo] Class Project Teaches WWII to Harvest Elementary Students

By Maya Cable, Reporter December 9, 2019

Great Wars students Ethan Cuzzort, AJ Troupe, Garrett Gonterman and Victor Dunagan discuss D-Day with a Harvest Elementary student. The boys built their own version of Utah Beach to share with the students....

Junior Hayden Ottum chants cheers into the megaphone, bringing the team to victory at Regionals.

[Photo] Varsity Cheer Wins Regionals for 30th Year

By Sarah Helms, Reporter November 12, 2019

Junior Hayden Ottum chants cheers into the megaphone, bringing the team to victory at Regionals.

Senior Brandon Miller teaches coach Jamie Coggins how to dab. Miller will play basketball at Edward Waters College in the fall.

[Photo] Miller signs with Edward Waters College

By Sydney Goggans, A&E Editor May 19, 2016

Senior Brandon Miller teaches coach Jamie Coggins how to dab. Miller will play basketball at Edward Waters College in the fall.

By signing their official bowling scholarships, Beth and Doug Fowler become the first Sparkman students to bowl in college.

[Photo] Siblings sign bowling scholarships

By Savannah Bullard, In-depth Editor February 17, 2016

By signing their official bowling scholarships, Beth and Doug Fowler become the first Sparkman students to bowl in college.

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[Photo] Team beats fourth ranked state team

By Savannah Bullard, In-Depth Editor January 20, 2016

Assistant Principal Tandy Shumate introduces state dignitaries.

[Photo] Students hear talk on dangers of alcohol

By Nick Arnold, Reporter February 21, 2014

Assistant Principal Tandy Shumate introduces state dignitaries.

The varsity boys take the court in the home opener against James Clemens.

The varsity boys take the court in the home opener against James Clemens.

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