The Student Voice of Prosper High School

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The Student Voice of Prosper High School

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The Student Voice of Prosper High School

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Countdown to Columbus Day Weekend
Enjoy your five days away from school, students!
Outside the school at 5 a.m., juniors Madison Koepp, Nuala Adams and Landon Byrom pack their equipment into a district travel car. Broadcast and newspaper students traveled to San Antonio for the Texas Associatin of Journalism Educators Fall Fiesta convention Oct. 14. New district travel guidelines restrict CTE, Fine Arts and Academic Competition groups' ability to travel.
Trophy case open, film adviser Michael Logan showcases awards his team has achieved over the years. The film program won first at UIL state last year. On Oct. 15 the team will leave to go to New York City. They will be attending the All American High School Film Festival and compete throughout the week.
As she holds her medal, senior Regan Reed laughs with family and friends. Reed finished in 17th place on the varsity girl's team. The teams run the UIL 6A–District 6 meet tomorrow.
Government teacher Rod McCall gives his third-period senior students reasons to get their voices heard by registering to vote for Election Day, which will be Nov. 5. “I tell the seniors year after year,” McCall said. “If the senior class were to go vote, they could alter Collin County politics.”
Lifestyles
Founders of the Prosper fencing club, Daniel Adkins and Nathaniel Ray. They've already held their first meeting and others will be scheduled soon. “Fencing is important to me because it’s separate from other sports. We have this huge football mentality,” Ray said. “I consider fencing more of a martial arts sport, and I don’t see enough support for it, so I figured it’s cool.”
Fighting with foil: fencing makes its way to school club list
Gracie Patterson, Reporter
As senior Sarah Goddard sits at the new student table in the cafeteria, she related with new students that had just moved from Ecuador. “There were a couple of kids who only spoke Spanish,“ Goddard said. “I’m fluent in Spanish, so I sat with them for multiple days, it was really nice to connect with these students.”
Ambassador program helps with transition
Justin Wang, Reporter • October 3, 2024
Because she said she likes them colorful and bright, sophomore Kendall McLachlin surrounds herself with her Converses. Her collection began 10 years ago. "I like (my Chuck Taylors) to all be the same style, just different colors," McLachlin said. "So that's usually the (shoe) I go to."
Stylish strides
Elizabeth Cohorn, Reporter • October 2, 2024
As she positions herself on the ladder, junior drum major and Talonnette Katie Lynn Sepper stands in front of the crowd and conducts the Prosper High School Might Eagle Band. This is Sepper's third year in the band and her second year on the dance team. "There are going to be hard things in life and you're not going to be able to do everything all the time. Just communicate," Sepper said. "The most rewarding part is inspiring others.
From Talonette to drum major
Erica Deutsch, Multimedia Editor-in-Chief • September 25, 2024
As she prepares for her first class, Launa White finalizes her lesson for the day. She's an AP Biology and Honors Biology teacher. “You have to have a lot of patience to go into teaching in general," White said. "You also have to have a passion for science and a passion for kids wanting to help them find their place in the world."
Science teacher helps students find 'place in this world'
Michelle Ayala, Reporter • September 23, 2024
News
As she leads the class, choir director Crystal Chamberlain prepares to check in with her students. Chamberlain leads the choir program alongside director Tate Keen. This year, choir students will go on a trip to Fort Worth. Due to the new district travel policies, fine art programs can only travel out-of-state for trips that aren't for competition once every four years.
Travel guidelines impact fine arts
Erica Deutsch, Multimedia Editor-in-Chief • October 10, 2024
As students navigate the school year, new resources and rules are implemented on campus. With the growing population, there have been enhancements made to all classrooms at Prosper High School. New school's are being built to relief over-population, and rules implemented across the district to keep students safe.
Students navigate new options, procedures
Jake Radcliffe, Sofia Ayala, Erica Deutsch, Srihitha Madepalli, and Anisha Mandem • October 6, 2024
Principal Nick Jones enforced cellphone rules during his first year as PHS principal in 2022. Students are not allowed to use these devices during instructional periods unless they have accommodations. "The states that have already banned phones needed to purchase areas to hold cell phones," Jones said. "The two main types are large cell phone lockers where students place their cell phone in during the day or individual magnetic cell phone pouches that students use during the school day."
Texas education commissioner calls for cellphone ban in public schools
Sofia Ayala, Eagle Nation Online Editor-in-Chief • September 27, 2024
After waking up, freshman Kaden Wortham finds damage to his family's backyard. A large storm swept through North Texas yesterday morning. "We (my family) kind of all were just walking around doing our morning routines, and we spotted one of our umbrellas was tipped over," freshman Kaden Wortham said. "Behind it, our tables and lots of our outdoor furniture were knocked over."
Students find damage in wake of storm
Jake Radcliffe, Chief Executive Officer • September 26, 2024
Eagle Brief
Poms out, senior Haylee Alexander cheers towards the crowd. The Cheerabilities program, a cheer team for special need students, joined the team on the sidelines at Friday's game. "My favorite part of Friday's game was definitely helping with Cheerabilities," Alexander said. "I love those girls and they just make our games so much better."
Eagle Brief: Oct. 7 – Oct. 10
Sofia Ayala, Eagle Nation Online Editor-in-Chief

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Sports
One foot in front of the other, senior Erin Young stays ahead of the race. This year marks her fourth year with the cross country and track program. “What I enjoy most about running cross country is the thing that I love most – the people, the people make it the best, like just having your friends alongside you. Even for those hard moments and those hard runs, they help you push through,” Young said. “Even when you're like thinking, oh my gosh, this sucks. This is hard, they're going through the same thing with you. And it just makes a close knit environment. Everyone is so happy all the time. So like, cross country is a really nice and, super sweet environment.”
According to freshman Eli Deutsch, the Rangers' season is about to end, and they are not going to make the playoffs this season. "Their stats show they've played under expectations and lots have gone wrong for them this year," Deutsch said. "The rangers have lost multiple games and players to injuries." – Graphic created by Eli Deutsch, using Canva.
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Recent Results
Oct 4 Football Prosper High School vs. Rock Hill 49-7 W
Oct 4 Varsity Volleyball Prosper High School vs. McKinney Boyd 1-3 L
Sep 27 Football Prosper High School vs. Plano East 42-16 W
Sep 27 Varsity Volleyball Prosper High School vs. Plano West 0-3 L
Sep 24 Varsity Volleyball Prosper High School vs. Princeton 3-0 W
Sep 20 Football Prosper High School vs. McKinney Boyd 55-17 W
Sep 17 Varsity Tennis Prosper High School vs. Allen 3-16 L
Sep 17 Varsity Volleyball Prosper High School vs. McKinney 2-3 L
Sep 13 Varsity Volleyball Prosper High School vs. Plano 3-2 W
Sep 10 Varsity Tennis Prosper High School vs. McKinney 16-3 W
Opinion
In a graphic created by senior Justin Wang, a student points at a list of important issues. In the attached column, Wang discusses certain topics he thinks politicians should be focusing on, especially with the upcoming presidential election. "While reflecting on these concerns, I found myself wondering which ones politicians should address," Wang said. "Sitting at my desk, I delve into the extent of many of the issues prominent in the U.S. today, leading me to believe that we should shift our focus toward the ongoing issues of the climate crisis, high healthcare costs and lax gun control policies."
Head tilted, pictured on the Canva Gracie Abrams poses for her new album cover art. This is Abram's second studio album. Singer Taylor Swift is featured alongside Abrams on track five titled "Us." (Album cover by Interscope Records)
The Fantasy Football League starts Sep. 5. As players begin to draft their athletes, they look for the best players to guarantee a successful season. Freshman Eli Deutsch gives advice on how to make this season a win. This graphic was created by Deutsch using Canva.
Displayed on a Canva graphic, Sabrina Carpenter models for the album cover of 'Short n' Sweet'. This is Carpenter's sixth studio album, releasing two years after her last. The album contains 12 tracks. (Courtesy of Island Records).
Podcast
On the Arena floor, Principal Nicholas Jones points to the junior section during a pep rally. The first pep rally of the year was aloha-themed and took place Aug. 23. “I love the alma mater and the fight song,” Jones said. “It’s my favorite part of the pep rally every time.”
Podcast: Steering the Ship – Episode 1 – A day in the life
Jake Radcliffe, Chief Executive Officer • October 1, 2024
Defense on the field, senior Tayvin Labbe watches the sideline after the 2nd down play is over. Labbe plays as linebacker. Prosper played against the McKinney-Boyd Broncos Sept. 20 and defeated them 55-17.
From plays to podcasts
Eli Deutsch and Will Ligon • September 27, 2024

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