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Sitting in his office, Principal John Burdett discusses plans for the day with Secretary Kim Winnubst. This year will be the last year for Burdett at Prosper, after being principal for five years. “Being with kids, just creating things, spaces and structures that can help students find their passion and pursue it, helping them grow and fulfill their purpose in life,” Burdett said. “That’s my favorite piece.”

Principal shares memorable moments, future plans

Anisha Mandem and Jake Radcliffe

May 24, 2022

As she clutches her dress, Anne Boleyn, played by junior Lauren Grammer, prepares for her death. Boleyn was the second wife of King Henry the VIII. Anne was kind of angling to gain the favor of the king, Grammer said. I would say she got a little bit in over her head, no pun intended. Obviously it didnt really work out for her, but I feel like she was very ambitious, and its very impressive she got as far as she did. She raised an absolute icon who reigned for 35 years.

Theater department steps back into 1500s

Cate Emma Warren, Photo Editor

May 23, 2022

As they stand to the left of senior Amanda Hare, adviser Lisa Roskens, sophomore Rock Hill High School competitor Zeeya Merchant and senior Prosper High School competitor Gabriella Winans help Hare set up equipment. Due to unexpected problems with her printers connection, Hare switched to use Merchants equipment. Hare, Winans, Merchant and Roskens had a limited amount of time to get the equipment switched and working due to time restraints before the competition started.

4-year competitor overcomes adversity at state meet

Rusty Joe Gonzales and Maya Contreras

May 23, 2022

Prosper moves to increase from 30 to more than 50 dual credit opportunities

Cate Emma Warren

May 20, 2022

As he creates new memories, sophomore
Konstanstin von Friesen huddles up with his host family, the Bachs. Von Friesen has been staying with the Bach family for the past school year. “Living with my host family is just crazy. Because, I have two families, and 99% of people can’t say that of themselves,” von Friesen said. “Its just special, being part of two families. They will forever be in my heart – I really appreciate them, and it just makes you appreciate both families. It makes you see how great that is about family in Germany and a family in America.”

Update: Foreign exchange student reflects on ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ opportunities

Sofia Ayala, Reporter

May 20, 2022

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‘Ugly Love’ by Colleen Hoover exemplifies a heart-wrenching story of two people destined to be together. This book can be found at your local library or bookstore. “I’ve never loved reading a book as much until I read this one,” Junior and writer Maya Contreras said. “It was so charming, I couldn’t put it down.”

Review: ‘Ugly Love’ charms readers with slow burn romance

In a graphic made by Multimedia Director & Assistant News Editor Caleb Audia, Adeles latest single Easy On Me is projected. The upcoming album, and the new track itself, are known to be a letter about Adele’s recent divorce to her young son. “It was my ride or die,” Adele wrote on her Instagram post, “throughout the most turbulent period of my life.”

Review: Adele makes comeback in new single, ‘Easy On Me’

Driving a toy car, senior Riley Smith heads to second period. Students joined together Nov. 19 for “Bring Anything But A Backpack day, bringing items from shopping carts to toy vehicles. “I thought it would be a fast way to get to class, Smith said. “And, its just fun.

‘Bring Anything But A Backpack’ day sparks creativity in students

News

A digitally constructed image introduces this weeks weather brief. Next week will be mostly sunny with no rain. Average temperatures stay around 95 degrees Fahrenheit, dropping to high 80s on Sunday after potential rain showers.

Weather Brief: May 16 – 22

Kalyani Rao, Assistant Editor of Opinion • May 16, 2022

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Opinion

A digitally constructed image shows senior Amanda Hare in her senior year. Hare has been on the Eagle Nation Online newspaper staff for three years, and served as the Executive Editor-in-Chief this year. As graduation approaches, I can only hope I’ve made everyone proud, Hare said in the attached column. As I’ve grown, I’ve learned to lean into what I love, and share it with others. Everyone around me knows I love Marvel, Taylor Swift and coffee, and I hope I’ve inspired others to share what gives them joy. That’s my advice to everyone, love freely. (Pictured are seniors Alyssa Clark, Gabriella Winans, Tiana Albino, Emily Cox, Emily Strong, Jasmine Henriquez, ENO adviser Lisa Roskens, Christine Hare, Barry Hare)

Senior Column: Executive Editor thanks friends, shares love

Amanda Hare • May 16, 2022

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Lifestyles

As he motivates the students, Nicholas Jones works to hype up the crowd at one of the annual pep rallies at Hays Middle School. Jones will be leaving Hays to become the principal for the 2022-23 school year at Prosper High School. “I am going to miss the kids,” Jones said. “I hired all of the staff (at Hays). I opened the school, so every single person there, I hired. Thats going to be a challenge to leave them.

Jones’ Journey: Next year’s principal shares hopes to continue the school’s ‘great legacy’

Sofia Ayala, Reporter

May 19, 2022

Senior and Executive Feature Editor Gabriella Winans walks back from the stage after receiving her medal in the state University Interscholastic League Headline Writing contest. Winans has competed for Prosper in UIL journalism invitational and official meets all four years of high school. She placed sixth at UIL State this year on May 6.

Feature Editor reflects on journalism as ‘the best thing that could have happened’

Anisha Mandem and Khushi Patel

May 18, 2022

Training at the gym, senior Ryan Buckner engages in a deadlift. Ryan said this one represents her favorite type. She has goals to lift 320 pounds by the summer, along with setting a world record.

Senior powerlifter looks to ‘Worlds’ as ultimate goal

Kaya Miller, Reporter

April 28, 2022

Looking back at the crowd, junior Diane Shaw walks towards the wing.

In Fashion: Models show off student designs

Amanda Hare, Executive Editor-in-Chief

April 28, 2022

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A digitally constructed image shows Matthew Broderick lying on the ground. In their season finale and 16th episode of Over The Popcorn Bowl, seniors Amanda Hare, Alyssa Clark, Gabriella Winans and Christi Norris talk about the 80s hit Ferris Buellers Day Off. The movie originally came out in 1986.

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Amanda Hare, Alyssa Clark, Christi Norris, and Gabriella Winans • May 18, 2022

In a graphic made by Multimedia Director and senior Caleb Audia, his family history is shown, alongside senior Amanda Hares. In the podcast, the Hare and Audia family histories are outlined by guest speaker Kathleen Norris. Norris is a genealogist.

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Eagle Brief

In her office, counselor Michelle Roach holds her gift. Students created Project Querencia to give gifts to teacher and administrators. “I started Project Querencia during COVID-19, founder and president and Coppell student Shraavya Pydisetti said. When I saw the global shutdown of activities and the way people have been struggling, I felt like we had to do something to make a difference so I brought a group of students to start helping. Soon I realized that I fell in love with helping people and I thought that bringing students together that want to change the world would make such a huge impact and so, on June 19, Project Querencia was established.

Eagle Brief: May 2 - 6

Amanda Hare and Alyssa Clark • April 29, 2022

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Eagle Sports Roundup: Year Review

Neena Sidhu, Sports Editor

May 19, 2022

Hands in the air, junior Carson McClendon celebrates with a no fly zone hand signal. This means that a defensive back was able to break up a pass. McClendon plays as a safety.

Spring football game highlights next year’s team, has community events

Neena Sidhu, Sports Editor

May 17, 2022

Lined up, youth softball players, coaches and members of the varsity softball team stand for the national anthem. The team played McKinney Boyd on Friday, April 22. This game happened youth night, which honored younger, elementary school softball players.

Softball finishes district play undefeated, heads to first playoff series

Neena Sidhu, Sports Editor

April 29, 2022

Senior powerlifter looks to ‘Worlds’ as ultimate goal

Kaya Miller, Reporter

April 28, 2022