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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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Energy Alabama's booth lead by example with their solar panels

Movement shows importance of sustainable energy

By McKenzie Ashmore, Opinion Editor May 18, 2016

Energy Alabama in Huntsville recently kicked off a movement in efforts to convert Alabama to 100 percent sustainable energy. The local team of Energy Alabama presented a platform for people within Madison...

Beyonce steps away from her previous image

Beyonce steps away from her previous image

By McKenzie Ashmore, OP-ED Editor May 3, 2016

Beyonce’s newest album “Lemonade” has definitely made rumors about Jay Z’s affair seem more real than ever. No matter the circumstance for the album’s production, its content still leaves Beyonce...

Stevenson for president

Stevenson for president

By McKenzie Ashmore, OP-ED Editor April 26, 2016

“America needs Stevenson for president” is currently what all of history and AP government teacher Benjamin Stevenson’s classes are talking about. Starting as a simple joke on the board, the phrase...

Student wins contest with speech

Student wins contest with speech

By McKenzie Ashmore, Opinion Editor March 30, 2016

“The skin I am in does not define what’s within.” Sophomore Jessica Turnage recently defined herself without being judged by her skin color after winning the chapter contest Jan. 31 at the Jack...

Photo courtesy to Buffalowildwings.com

Best restaurant to try new wings

By McKenzie Ashmore, Opinion Editor February 24, 2016

From the simple seasoning of salt and vinegar to the kickin’ taste of a ghost pepper sauce, Buffalo Wild Wings has a large array of wings from which to choose. In this laid back environment, sports...

Teacher Paula Munts continues her time with the Marines by firing an AR-15.

Teacher to train with Marine Corps in April workshop

By McKenzie Ashmore, Opinion Editor January 26, 2016

The Few. The Proud. The Marines.   Several times a year, educators from across the country attend an educators workshop hosted by the Marine Corps at Recruit Depots in Parris Island, South...

Vampire Diaries gives life to the dead

Vampire Diaries gives life to the dead

By Mckenzie Ashmore, Opinion Editor January 14, 2016

Premiering first on Sept. 10, 2009 on the CW Television Network, The Vampire Diaries took hold of viewers. Based off the books written by L.J. Smith, the encompassing show has both caused fury and happiness...

Abuse registry reasonable to save animals

Abuse registry reasonable to save animals

By Mckenzie Ashmore, Opinion Editor January 14, 2016

Every year 2.7 million shelter animals are adopted. Sadly, every 19 seconds an animal is reported abused.   Recently, the Tennessee Animal Abuser Registration Act was passed, stating that an...

Rifle team prepares for competition

Rifle team prepares for competition

By McKenzie Ashmore, Opinion Editor December 14, 2015

The rifle team is set to compete Jan.15 to 17, in the South Alabama Rifle League at Fort Rucker near Dothan, Alabama. They are currently competing in postal competitions once a week against other high...

Students, parents and staff familiarize themselves on Senator Day.

Students welcome new administration

By McKenzie Ashmore, Opinion Editor August 12, 2015

Despite the struggles the new school year has presented, the new administrators have taken the reigns from the start. Principal Chris Shaw officially started on July 1, just 27 days before teachers...

Racism takes over the tongues of nations

Racism takes over the tongues of nations

By McKenzie Ashmore, Opinion Editor May 15, 2015

Sticks and stones may break bones but words always reap more havoc. Tension amongst different races has always existed, but with its existence has come the use of degrading words. All one has to...

Year in review

By Mckenzie Ashmore, Opinion Editor May 5, 2015

As the 2014/2015 school year passes by, take a look at this year’s memories: Highlights In efforts of beautifying the school as a whole, chemistry teacher Teresa Hodge directed students painting...

A happy ending just begun

A happy ending just begun

By McKenzie Ashmore December 28, 2014

At 12, a young girl lost touch with a 14-year-old boy after a family move, only to end up working with him 20 years later and falling in love with him. Math teacher Jessica O’Neil is a daughter of divorced...

Things to consider before pulling a prank

Things to consider before pulling a prank

By McKenzie Ashmore, Opinion Editor October 26, 2014

A popular time of pranking is slowly approaching: Halloween. In order to have the best pranks, here are a few simple tips to make this year’s pranks the best yet: 1. Keep it simple. Pranking can be...

Graphic by Noah Lombard

White House security debacle exposes poor oversight

By McKenzie Ashmore, Opinion Editor October 16, 2014

On Sept. 19, Army veteran Omar Gonzalez found his way over the fence surrounding the White House grounds. He was then able to break through the door of the supposedly most protected building in the country....

Drivers experience delays before and after school. Students often wait for traffic to subside in order to leave the campus.

Construction causes student tardiness

By McKenzie Ashmore, Opinion Editor September 3, 2014

Construction on US Highway 53 has left students hustling to first block. Ever since construction has begun, getting to school early has become difficult for students. Construction workers are currently...

Cartoon by Noah Lombard

Effectiveness of break time questioned

By McKenzie Ashmore, Opinion Editor August 14, 2014

Fifteen minutes of free time means nothing left to do but twiddle thumbs. The first day of school introduced the students to a 15 minute break after first block. The break gives students time to speak...

Softball credits their success to team chemistry.

Softball gears up for third straight state title

By McKenzie Ashmore, Reporter May 14, 2014

Cleats on the field and cheers from the stands means teams are ready to take the title of state champions. Ranked number one the varsity softball team played the area tournament May 9 and 10. They played...

Huntsville Rugby Club playing against Johnson City Tennessee from 2013. This is the club that will be teaching young people how to play Rugby!

In-coming freshman forms rugby team with help from community

By McKenzie Ashmore, Reporter May 13, 2014

    No padding. No helmets. Just cleats, shorts and jerseys. For the United States, especially the south, the main sport is football. But for many places across the world, rugby has...

Student organizes blood drive, open house for anniversary of April 27, 2011 tornadoes

Student organizes blood drive, open house for anniversary of April 27, 2011 tornadoes

By McKenzie Ashmore, Reporter April 15, 2014

On a daily basis, people pass by flashing lights and hear the sound of a fire engine without giving another thought to the first responders inside. However, on April 27, 2011, it was hard to miss these...

The future of technology

By McKenzie Ashmore, Reporter April 3, 2014

In the past, computers took up an entire room; now they fit in your hands and are portable. With the down-size of the computer, came the down-size of storage; data can now be stored on a microchip the...

Local attractions during winter

By McKenzie Ashmore, Reporter January 9, 2014

When the climate catches the cold winter air, many believe there is nothing to do, but Huntsville is a large city filled with various activities that one can attend during the winter. Finding the right...

Coach John Turnbough plays ping pong in Gym 2.

Coach John Turnbough plays ping pong in Gym 2.

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