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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The Prosper Independent School District contains more than 28,000 students. This school year at Prosper High started with a population of around 3,400 students. “If they hadn’t opened Walnut Grove, we would have had well over 4,400 this year, assistant Principal Dr. Lute Croy said. That was the main purpose, to alleviate the strain.

New high school opens, impacts population at Prosper

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This graphic, made in Canva, depicts the picture of a Cavendish Banana with the words Save the bananas around it. This phrase alludes to the save the - posters that many environmentalists and conservationists use to reach the public about endangered animals. The Cavendish banana is threatened by a fungus, and many scientists predict the populations extinction.

Column: Are bananas going extinct?

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A new coffee shop in Prosper called Six Sips opened up on Dec. 18. It is run by three sisters and their husbands. Brittany McLeod, one of the sisters and Co-owner said she appreciates how the shop brings her family closer. I love being there, and I love that its something that I did with my sisters, McLeod said. Im just Im so proud of us (and) how far weve come.

'Six Sips' of Success

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Filled with signatures, a banner is displayed in Jaxson Littles hospital room. The banner includes the hashtag #littlestrong which became used by members around Prosper to show their support for Jaxson through social media. Jaxson is number five on Prospers junior varsity basketball team.

Sophomore fights cancer with support of community

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This graphic, featuring a venn diagram, demonstrates this articles aim of comparing the two types of college level classes offered to PHS students. The green circle on the AP side represents Prosper colors, since AP classes are offered directly through the high school. The blue circle represents Collin College colors, since PHS students have the opportunity to take dual credits through a partnership with Collin.

Column: Which is better – AP or dual credit classes?

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Turned toward the catcher, junior Brody Mattox walks back to the baseline. Mattox plays as third baseman alongside fellow teammates, including senior Micah Melott. The team won 15-12.

Baseball takes win against Southlake

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Arm extended, senior captain Brianna Marler leads the team during pre-game. Marler joined the Talonettes her sophomore year of high school. She plans to continue her dance career after graduation.

Captain empowers teammates throughout dance career

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The graphic above showcases Taylor Swifts newest re-recorded studio album Speak Now produced by Taylor Swift, Christopher Rowe, Aaron Dessner and Jack Antonoff. It was released on July 7 and contains 16 of the original tracks along with six new songs from the Vault. (Album cover by Republic Records)

Review: Taylor Swift re-records 'Speak Now' album, surprises fans with new tracks

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The graphic above showcases Laufey Lín Jónsdóttirs newest studio album Bewitched. This collection released on Sept. 8 and includes 14 songs. The instrumentation is much fuller, and the lyrics hit on a more personal level, junior Jake Radclife said in his attached review. Laufey has said that her goal in releasing music is to bring jazz back to her generation. Bewitched makes it obvious that she is well on her way to achieving this goal. (Album cover credit: AWAL)

Review: Laufey 'bewitches' audience with sophomore album

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Standing next to a display showcasing various herpetological items, Collections Manager Greg Pandelis guides senior Lauren Clayton on a tour of UTAs Amphibian and Reptile Diversity Research Center. This facility holds the largest collection of reptiles and amphibians in Texas. Scientists all over the world gather data from this center and use it for conservation efforts.

University of Texas at Arlington offers studies in niche animal science

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Eagle Brief: Jan. 22 – 28

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Kaya Miller, Co Editor-in-chief • January 22, 2024
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After the DECA district competition, the PCIS students gather and celebrate the state qualifiers. The district seven competition was hosted on Jan. 16 at the Irving Convention Center. The 58 students that qualified from PHS will compete at the state competition in Houston on Feb. 17.

Eagle Update & Resources

Upcoming

  • It’s School Board Appreciation Month.
  • Keep Jaxson and the Little family in your prayers! Donate here.
  • Prosper High School College Week Jan. 29 – Feb. 2. Over 30 colleges and universities will visit during lunches from 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. each day that week. They will be visiting with students and bringing promotional materials, giveaways and swag. Click here to see what colleges will be showcased.
  • It’s time to choose your classes for next year. Please check your email for important information about Course Selection. Please make sure you have entered the courses you plan to take next year by the deadline of Jan. 29. The Counselors will be meeting with every student – You will be able to make changes when you meet with your counselor.
  • The counselors are getting lots of requests for meetings about course selection. Remember – they will be meeting with each of you individually soon through English and Social Studies. Counselors requests students to please be patient. If you have a question about your courses for next year, please ask the counselors who are on duty during lunch – or on duty before school. They will answer all of your other questions once they meet with you during your course selection meeting.
  • NHS Applications are now open to any student who has a 3.5 overall GPA or higher. Reach out to Ms. Pirovano or Ms. Ballard with any questions.
  • SkillsUSA is collecting donations for Lovepacs. Lovepacs helps provide food for families in need. Currently, they are in need of items such as canned fruits, vegetables, soup, peanut butter and jelly, granola bars, and more. Visit bit.ly/SkillsLovepacs24 or scan the QR code for the full list of needed items. All donations can be dropped off in The Nest with Ms. Riley through Jan. 31.
  • Model UN will be having its next meeting on Friday, Jan 26 in the LGI. They will also be hosting a fundraiser on Sunday, March 3 at Chipotle.

Sports schedules

Monday, Jan. 22 

Tuesday, Jan. 23

4:15 p.m. JV2 Boys Soccer vs. Denton Guyer (Children’s Health Stadium)

5 p.m. JV Boys Basketball vs. Little Elm (PHS Auxillary Gym #1)

5 p.m. JV Girls Basketball vs. Little Elm (PHS Auxillary Gym #2)

5:45 p.m. JV Boys Soccer vs. Denton Guyer (Children’s Health Stadium)

6 p.m. Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Little Elm (PHS Arena)

6:15 p.m. 9th Green Boys Basketball vs. Little Elm (PHS Auxillary Gym #1)

6:15 p.m. 9th A Girls Basketball vs. Little Elm (PHS Auxillary Gym #2)

7:15 p.m. Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Little Elm (PHS Arena)

7:30 p.m. 9th White Boys Basketball vs. Little Elm (PHS Auxillary Gym #1)

7:30 p.m. Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Denton Guyer (Children’s Health Stadium)

Wednesday, Jan. 24 – No events.

Thursday, Jan. 25

10 a.m. Varsity Boys and Girls Swim and Dive @ District Dive Meet (McKinney ISD Natatorium)

6 p.m. Varsity Boys and Girls Wrestling @ Southlake Carroll Dual

Friday, Jan. 26

10 a.m. Varsity Boys and Girls Swim and Dive @ District 5-6A Championship Meet (Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium)

5 p.m. JV Boys Basketball @ Rock Hill

5:45 p.m. JV Boys Soccer vs. Rockhill (PHS Turf and Track)

5 p.m. JV Girls Basketball @ Rockhill

6 p.m. Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Rockhill

6:15 p.m. 9th Green Boys Basketball @ Rock Hill

6:15 p.m. 9th A Girls Basketball @ Rockhill

7:15 p.m. Varsity Boys Basketball @ Rock Hill

7:30 p.m. 9th White Boys Basketball @ Rock Hill

7:30 p.m. Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Rockhill (Children’s Health Stadium)

Saturday, Jan. 27

10:30 a.m. JV Green Softball @ Hebron (Scrimmage)

12 p.m. Varsity Softball @ Hebron (Scrimmage)

Sunday, Jan. 28– No events.

Uplifting

  • DECA competed at districts, and 58 students advanced to the state competition.
  • Junior Kendall Mosley was named Star Local Media athlete of the week for basketball.
  • The Lady Eagle Powerlifters competed @ Princeton High School on Jan. 20 leaving with a school record as four were medalists and three qualified for regionals.
  • Mrs. Paige Trujillo will be taking the new Principal of Curriculum and Learning position starting in July.
  • The Eagle Powerlifters placed 2nd as a team and had nine medalists on Jan. 18, leaving a new school record.
  • Courtesy of Brian Thompson

    Courtesy of Brian Thompson
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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.
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