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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

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Previews and Predictions for the 2017 Oscars

Previews and Predictions for the 2017 Oscars

By Jacob Whitlock, Managing Editor February 24, 2017

Award season is well underway and screen junkies are eagerly awaiting this year’s edition of the Oscars. The 89th Academy Awards will take place on February 26, 2017 and will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel....

Head Football Coach Resigns

Head Football Coach Resigns

By Jacob Whitlock, Reporter January 20, 2017

On Tuesday afternoon, head football coach Chris Cagle announced to his players that he will be resigning from his position. In three seasons, Cagle compiled a record of 11-19, including back to back 4-6...

World Renowned Motivational Speaker Visits School, Inspires Students

World Renowned Motivational Speaker Visits School, Inspires Students

By Jacob Whitlock, Reporter November 4, 2016

On Monday afternoon, Principal Shaw invited Reggie Dabbs--a world-renowned motivational speaker--to talk to the sophomore and junior classes. Dabbs, who is recognized by CNN as one of the top communicators...

Zika is here and we need action

Zika is here and we need action

By Jacob Whitlock, Reporter September 23, 2016

  Believe it or not, Zika is here. The virus has spread across the United States infecting over 3,000 people in the states and a staggering 17,000 more in U.S. territories, according to the Center...

Sparkman vs James Clemens

By Jacob Whitlock, Reporter September 19, 2016

Student shares family experience with Alzheimer's

Student shares family experience with Alzheimer’s

By Jacob Whitlock, Reporter September 7, 2016

It is the afternoon of August 21, 2016. My family is huddled together, surrounding an eternal symbol of love, wisdom and despair. The great-grandchildren are nestled together in a warm, bewildered embrace....

Senator sideline vs. buckhron high school

Senators hunt down the Bucks

By Jacob Whitlock, Reporter September 3, 2016

This weekend, the Senators traveled to Tommy R. Ledbetter Stadium to play the Buckhorn High School Bucks. It was an exhilarating game, as the two teams dueling it out, trading blows all the way until the...

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