Myrtle Beach in the Winter
Anna Satterfield, Staff Writer/Media Assistant
February 4, 2020
Myrtle Beach is a town full of beaches and warm weather, making it a popular tourist destination in the summer. However, many people struggle to entertain themselves during the winter, especially the locals who live here year-round. The winter season is actually the best time for locals to explore all ...
Pedal to the Metal
Matthew Winchester, Staff Writer
January 16, 2020
Odds are if you’re a teenager and do not have your driver’s license yet, you’re daydreaming every single day of fast rides and freedom. Driving in this day and age is very important. It allows you to get to places more quickly and efficiently. The process of getting your driver’s license in ...
Helping The Hungry
Kaya Perry, Co-Editor
January 16, 2020
Approximately 11.3 % of the world’s population is living in hunger. Their lives are a constant, inescapable cycle of poverty. Americans get so caught up in their lives that they don’t even think about those people in need. Anyone can find a foundation to donate money to help them, but is there more...
The Tragedy of Australian Bushfires
Sophie Gamble, Staff Writer
January 10, 2020
Global warming has taken over and pushed various animals out of their natural habitats. This is such a scary thing regarding the safety of us. Recently Australia has been hit by a combination of 104° F temperatures and strong winds that brought deadly bushfires. Mammals in Australia are at risk o...
Thailand Bans Single-Use Plastic Bags
Lilly Hortis, Co-Editor
January 9, 2020
One of the leading issues in today's world is the overuse of plastic. As well as overusing plastic, most who use it dispose of it the wrong way. This harms both the environment and those living in the environment. Plastic is one of the leading causes of harm to our oceans and wildlife health. According...
Robots Gain A Sense of Touch
Kaya Perry, Co-Editor
December 18, 2019
Although robots may be faster and more efficient than humans, they have no sense of touch. This is something that everyone knows, but scientists are in the works of changing that. How will this robotic advancement benefit the field of technology? Several different sets of scientists from around the globe have ...
Music Unites
Matthew Winchester, Staff Writer
December 5, 2019
Music Unites is a non-profit organization supporting music education around the world. It partners with music stars, celebrity ambassadors and music sponsors to promote projects and events at schools. The goal of the organization is to raise academic and lifetime achievement for at-risk public schoo...
How is Social Media Affecting Our Mental State?
Kaya Perry, Co-Editor
December 4, 2019
As technology has advanced over the years, social media has become more prominent in everyday life. This has had some positive effects within our society but also some negative ones. It’s most noticeable in younger generations who have grown up as technology has advanced. Photoshop has always been used to portray th...
Project-Lead-the-Way Welcomes Elementary School Students
Sophie Gamble, Staff Writer
November 26, 2019
Our Project-Lead-the-Way Program here at Carolina Forest invited fourth and fifth graders from Waccamaw and Palmetto Bays Elementary Schools to work on STEM projects, such as robotics and science projects. Mr. Layton, Ms. Miller, and Ms. Rue, three of our science teachers, helped make this event a huge s...
Moonstruck in Vietnam
Hector Ramos, Guest Writer/Vietnam Veteran 1969
November 8, 2019
In honor of Veteran's Day, Isabella Ramos, a sophomore, shared an essay written by her grandfather, Hector Ramos, a US Air Force veteran from the Vietnam War. Ramos served in Binh Thuy. Thank you, Mr. Ramos, for serving our country. The Prowler is honored to publish your writing. The year 1969 for me was a time...
National Diabetes Awareness Month
Lilly Hortis, Co-Editor
November 6, 2019
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Diabetes is a disease that commonly gets overlooked or goes unnoticed. However, it is a very serious disease. According to The American Diabetes Association, diabetes remains the 7th leading cause of death in the United States. 79,535 death certific...
Be Strong: Stand Against Bullying
Kaya Perry, Co-Editor
October 30, 2019
October is National Anti-Bullying Month, and to show our support here at Carolina Forest High School, we held a “Unity Day.” Everyone who participated wore orange to take a stand against bullying. According to the National Bullying Prevention Center, more than one of every five students (20.8%...
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