The Student Voice of Prosper High School

Eagle Nation Online
The Student Voice of Prosper High School

Eagle Nation Online
The Student Voice of Prosper High School

Eagle Nation Online

Eagle Brief Aug. 21-25

Upcoming events
Byline photo of Kaya Miller
Kaya Miller, Co Editor-in-chief • August 21, 2023
Kaya Miller
Introducing himself, announcer Eric Manto opens “Meet the Eagles.” Manto is the announcer for PISD games and events at the Children’s Health Stadium. This week will be the first football game against Euless Trinity.

Eagle Update & Resources

  • To view the calendar of scheduled sporting events, click the high school athletics calendar here.
  • To view PISD events, the district-wide calendar is linked here.
  • To view the 2023-2024 academic calendar, click here.
  • To view this week’s PISD express information, click here.
  • If you would like to level down from an AP or Honors course, you will need to wait until the end of the six weeks marking period. A form will be available for you to fill out at that time.
  • As a reminder, there are no elective changes. The only changes that can be made at this time are schedule corrections.

Upcoming

  • Staff for grades ninth-11th will have picture day Aug. 28

    Buy your garters and mums for homecoming and support the Eagle Tennis Team. Please see flyer for all information! Deadline to order is August 24th!
  • An informational meeting for a student art trip to New York will be held Aug. 24 at 6 p.m. Email: vcdelaney@prosper-isd.net for more information.
  • First FCA meeting in the LGI on Tuesday, Aug. 22. Email cklatiolais@prosper-isd.net with questions.
  • The Prosper Eagles Competitive Shooting Team will hold its annual meeting for current and prospective members and their families on Tuesday, Aug. 29 at 6:30 p.m. in the Prosper High School LGI. If you are interested in continuing or becoming part of the club, please be sure to attend. If you have questions about the club, please see Mr. Atkinson or Mr. Craft.
  • The first DECA meetings will be Monday-Wednesday, Aug. 21-23 in room 1245 before school and in the LGI after school. DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. Come meet the officers, gather information or join.
  • Interested in filming football? Email bcsmith@prosper-isd.net if you are interested and are a freshman or sophomore. Benefits include traveling with the team, team-issued gear, free food, access to technology such as drones, access to graphic design, social media and HUDL.

    SkillsUSA will have their first meeting on Monday, Aug. 28 at the Walnut Grove HS LGI from 5-6 p.m. Students will need to arrange their own transportation. If you have any questions see Ms. Riley in The Nest.
  • The Prosper Engineering Team will host an informational meeting Aug. 22 at 6 p.m. at the Walnut Grove High School LGI. They will be hosting tryouts for their nationally competitive Prosper Drone Team, the AeroTalons, on Aug. 29 at 5:30 p.m. at the Walnut Grove High School LGI. In addition to drone team information, they will provide an application and information about the tryout process. Almost every career path is represented, from business/marketing to video production to art! They are looking for students with technical and non-technical interests. The Prosper Engineering Team also has the technical teams for Pilot, Fabrication, Electronics, Programming and Mechanical. Competitive Intelligence is one of our strongest capabilities and the team wants to build upon the fantastic success they experienced this year. They are seeking students that will be the key to the success of the team in leadership, spirit of volunteerism and community, while learning technical and non-technical skills. Email Stephanie Riley sdriley@prosper-isd.net for more information.

    Interested in becoming part of the football film crew and are a freshman or sophomore? Email @bcsmith@prosper-isd.net if you’re were interested. Benefits include traveling with the team, team issued gear, Free food, Access to technology such as drones, access to graphic design, social media, and HUDL.

Sports schedules

Monday, Aug. 21 – No events

Tuesday, Aug. 22

4:30 p.m. Varsity Girls Tennis vs. Denton Guyer (home)

4:30 p.m. Varsity Boys Tennis vs. Denton Guyer (home)

5:30 p.m. JV & ninth-A Girls Volleyball vs. Decatur (home)

6:30 p.m. Varsity & ninth-B Girls Volleyball vs. Decatur (home)

Wednesday, Aug. 23 – No events

Thursday, Aug, 24

TBA Girls Volleyball @ Leander ISD Tournament

8 a.m. Varsity Girls Waterpolo vs Prosper Tournament (home)

4 p.m. 9th White Football vs. Eaton HS (home – PHS turf and track)

5:30 p.m. 9th Green Football vs. Euless Trinity (home – PHS turf and track)

5:30 p.m. JV White Football @ Euless Trinity

7 p.m. JV Green Football @ Euless Trinity

7 p.m. 9th Black Football vs. Euless Trinity (home – PHS turf and track)

Are you dreaming of becoming a model? This is your chance to make it happen. PHS fashion design 2 students are looking for models for their spring fashion show. We welcome every race, color, gender and body type to apply.

Friday, Aug. 25

TBA Girls Volleyball @ Leander ISD Tournament

8 a.m. Varsity Waterpolo Boys vs. Prosper Tournament (home)

7 p.m. Varsity Football vs. Euless Trinity (home – Children’s Health Stadium)

Saturday, Aug. 26

TBA Varsity Volleyball @ Leander ISD Tournament

TBA 9th Volleyball @ Texas Classic Tournament

TBA Boys and Girls Cross Country @ Southlake XC #1 Invite

8 a.m. Varsity Waterpolo Girls vs Prosper Tournament (home)

8 a.m. Varsity Waterpolo Boys vs Prosper Tournament (home)

Sunday, Aug. 27 – No events

Uplifting

  • Homecoming nominees were announced:
  • Senior Princess: Alexis Kirksey, Margaret Manning, Brianna Marler, Pendo Njoroge, and Hannah Stephens
  • Senior Prince: Davis Perkins, Terrence Jones, Parker Browning, and Max Rogers
  • Junior Court: Gabriella Fellman and Drew Bergeron
  • Sophomore Court: Khyla Glover and Nathanael Crabtree

    The application deadline for Prosper Young Ladies is Sept. 1.
  • Freshmen Court: Grace Hargis and Preston Aguam
  • Senior prince and princess will be announced before the homecoming game at Children’s Health Stadium on Sept. 1 at 7 p.m.
  • Congratulations to several Eagle Production Group students who got their films accepted to the Gold Coast International Film Festival Young Filmmaker Program in Long Island, New York! But even more exciting, is a documentary called “Do What You Love”, which  Zack Lindqvist made last year. The film was even pushed up to the full film festival! That means his high school film will be screened and judged alongside professional documentary filmmakers from all over the world. Good luck Zack and the other filmmakers with selections in the youth film festival!
  • The Prosper FFA Advisors are proud to announce that THE Prosper FFA received the prestigious Gold Emblem rating at the 95th annual Texas FFA State Convention held July 10-14. We are very proud of our members and all of the hard work they put into seeing their chapter succeed.

 

Story continues below advertisement
View Story Comments
Print this Story
Tags:
Donate to Eagle Nation Online
$809
$2000
Contributed
Our Goal

Your donation will support the student journalists of Prosper High School. Your contribution will allow us to purchase equipment and cover our annual website hosting costs.

More to Discover
More in Eagle Brief
Arms in a heart, senior Nathanial Crabtree leads the student section in a cheer. The Eagles will play Plano West next on Nov. 7 at John Clark Stadium. The next game will be the last district match before heading off into playoffs.
Eagle Brief: Nov. 4 – 9
Donning purple and pink clothing, students cheer at a football game. The last home game of the season will take place Oct. 31. The Eagles will be competing against Princeton High School. The theme of the game is neon.
Eagle Brief: Oct. 28 – Nov. 1
Helmet in hand, junior Cade Smallwood stands for the national anthem. The team displayed "Smile for Sadie" stickers on their helmets to honor Talonette junior Sadie Neddo after her death Oct. 14. The students dressed up in pink and purple to show support and honor her memory.
Eagle Brief: Oct. 21 – Oct. 25
At a photoshoot, National Merit Scholarship semifinalists stand together. These students were chosen for this award based off of their PSAT scores. Pictured in this photo, from left to right, are seniors Jake Radcliffe, Savannah Williams, Isaac Lee, Mara Gonzalez Moral, Niva Malthankar, Chloe Phillips and Hima Abilash.
Eagle Brief: Oct. 14 - 18
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
On the court, the junior varsity volleyball team huddles with their coach during a timeout. The Lady Eagles swept Princeton High School 3-0. “Everything I love about volleyball is getting to know the kids and helping them grow,” varsity assistant coach Mary Beth Spinuizzi said. “Not only in skill, but in character, on and off the court.”
Eagle Brief: Sept. 30 – Oct. 4
More in News
Performing as one, the Rock Hill Band plays in place of the Mighty Eagle Band on October 4th at Children's Health Stadium. The Rock Hill Pep Band will play stand tunes for the Prosper playoff game tonight. “Even with our friendly competition that all three schools have, we still want to make a clear message that all of Prosper ISD is still one,” Rock Hill drum major senior Maxwell Lee said. “Also, we understand the importance of Grand Nationals as a competition for the PHS band, so we want to support their trip and we wish them the best of luck.”
Rock Hill band will play for Prosper during playoff game
Light on, the Moon Tree is being stored in the floral design classroom until it's planted next week. The tree will be planted outside of the cafeteria in the back of the school. Librarian Stephanie Riley partnered up with the USDA Forestry to receive a Moon Tree. “We also have a digital globe, but it's like a citizen science app where students can also help collect data that actually gets submitted to NASA to help with research about tree growth and everything,” Riley said. “So once we get it planted, then we'll start bringing everybody into it.”
From the moon to the school
Overlooking the main entrance of Prosper High School, buses enter the parking lot in the morning. Bus riders arrive later than car riders, meaning that they don't experience the bad traffic other students do. "Traffic is not that bad because I ride the bus," sophomore John Cohorn said. "I'm there almost always on time."
New traffic protocols to alleviate congestion
Students start to see changes with their social media accounts. Instagram announced Sept. 17 it will add new restrictions for teenagers going into 2025. These restrictions include a new age verification policy, changes in privacy, protection from suspicious adults, new restrictions on content, parent supervision and notifications. Graphic was made by Ethan Chatelain on Canva.
Students voice opinions on 'Teen Account' restrictions
As she rests in front of her decorated room, first-year Prosper Independent Career Study teacher Carrie Behrens said she anticipates an exciting year ahead, full of opportunities. “I’m just really, really looking forward to having the experience that I get to share with all of you,” Behrens said. "I feel very honored to be able to work with these amazing students."
Behrens shares her love for Prosper Career Independent Study program
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.
District updates travel guidelines
More in Showcase
After school, freshman Michelle Ayala interviews junior Elizabeth "Betty" Gacek. At just 17 years old, Gacek has already accomplished balancing her academics with having fluency in eight languages as well as overcoming a series of challenges with her dyslexia. Her life is split between two distinct countries and cultures. She spends her summers in Poland for schooling and the rest of her time in Texas. “In Poland, the culture is more serious," Gacek said. "If you smile, it can be perceived as being dumb or creepy. In Texas, it’s a more casual and friendly atmosphere where smiling and casual interactions are common.” 
1 student, 8 languages, 1 year & 2 countries
The Eagle Nation News team which usually gives viewers a 15-minute program with each episode of Season 11, instead this week covered the homecoming parade. Wednesday, Aug. 30, the ENN crew brought live coverage for those who couldn't make the parade in-person. If you missed it, click the play triangle to watch.
ENN Season 12 Episode 14
Eagle Nation Online staff members talk about Tyler the Creators new album "Chromakopia" on their new podcast. The hosts are senior Jake Radcliffe, junior Victoria Byers, sophomore Gracie Patterson, and freshmen Max Allen. This is their first episode of the podcast.
Podcast: The Sound Spectrum – Episode 1 – Chromakopia
As Jennifer Delano strikes up a conversation with Tiffany Ballard, they discuss the upcoming details for the Toyota Symposium. A PCIS event where students get the opportunity to make connections, and speak with professionals. “During my first year at Prosper, I taught all the marketing classes,” Ballard said. "Later, I was asked to lead the PCIS program to increase its enrollment. When I first took over, we had only 11 students. Now, we have 400 across Prosper ISD."
From marketing at Sega to adviser
Flags waving, students at Prosper High School honor our veterans. Veterans day occurs annually on Nov. 11. On Nov. 9 the Town of Prosper hosted a 5k, 'Fun Run', and 10k in honor of Veterans day.
Eagle Brief: Nov. 11 - Nov. 15
With election season is around the corner and multiple world conflicts taking a turn, juniors Trisha Panicker and Aarushi Rana discuss different angles of current events. "So, let's take a look at Chipotle, our favorite fast food restaurant," Aarushi said. "Or mine at least."
Around the World with Trisha & Aarushi
About the Contributors
Kaya Miller
Kaya Miller, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Kaya Miller, originally from Los Angeles, California, moved to Prosper, Texas in 2017. She attends Prosper High School as a senior. This is her third year on staff, and she is co-editor-in-chief of Eagle Nation Online and editor-in-chief of the print newspaper Eagle Nation Times. Miller is on the Prosper debate team as historian. She is also president of the Spanish Honor Society. Miller is also on the Dallas Rowing Club Juniors team. In her free time, she enjoys baking and playing guitar.
Anisha Mandem
Anisha Mandem, Eagle Nation Times Editor-in-Chief
Anisha is a senior, and this is her fourth year on ENO. She is the Editor-in-Chief for Eagle Nation Times.  Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, she moved to Texas at the end of 2021 and leads the newspaper as a writer, editor, videographer, photographer, and podcaster. She is also the founder and president of the non-profit NeuroNext Foundation and the PHS Model UN team and is a part of SNHS. Outside of school, she enjoys playing the piano, running, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Donate to Eagle Nation Online
$809
$2000
Contributed
Our Goal