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Community unites through student-council-sponsored ‘Relay for Life’

Event honors families, loved ones as it raises awareness, funds for cancer-cure research
Byline photo of Sofia Ayala
Byline photo of Erica Deutsch
Sofia Ayala and Erica Deutsch • April 16, 2024

 

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Lighting the path, members of the community honor student made lanterns across the track. The path glowed for students and community members once the sun set. The student council helps organize Relay for Life annually at PHS in the month of April.
Speaking to the crowd, Jaxon Little’s mother, former athletic director Valerie Little, thanks the community for showing up to the event. Friends and family came to support those who they know who have gone through cancer. A special walk took place at the end of the event to honor those who lost their lives. (Erica Deutsch)
To lend their support, seniors Harper McIntosh and Kosca Abrams participate in the event. Clubs such as the Spanish Honors Society handed out cookies and candy. Other clubs also gave out a variety of gifts to those who attended. (Erica Deutsch)
As student council rounds up all students and attendees to the track, participants prepare for the final walk as a group for the night. Students and community members purchased and decorated lanterns with notes to recognize those who have passed away. Relay for Life took from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. April 12. (Sofia Ayala)
During the event, clubs and organizations set up games for kids to play with prizes. Senior Laird Hanson works the FFA area. He and other members instructed kids in how to play their group’s “Pin the Tail on the Donkey” game. (Erica Deutsch)
Lighting up the path, members of the community are honored with student made lanterns across the track. The glow filled path for students and community members once the sun set. The student council helps organize Relay for Life annually at PHS in the month of April. (Sofia Ayala)
Students from various clubs attend Relay for Life to support the cause to find a cure for cancer, and give back to their community. Walnut Grove’s student council and National Honor Society also attended the event. The PHS Track and Field turf gave space for the booths and their participants. (Sofia Ayala)
As the take a break near the booths, junior Sophia Gomez and other participants share their experiences. The event aimed to raise awareness to the need for a cure for cancer as well as showed the community ways it could help. Groups from multiple schools participated. (Erica Deutsch)
Holding a sign for the Prosper Physics Club is junior Trey Mueller standing alongside physics teacher John Mitchell and juniors Robbie Cyber and Sam Harden. “We do physics experiments that you wouldn’t normally get to do in a physics classroom, to show the fun of physics,” Cyber said. “We’re here to support everyone out there who’s dealing with cancer or anything like that.” (Erica Deutsch)
As the sky began to get dark, the lanterns lit up the night sky. Students then started walking the track. Each lantern had a name written on it of a lost loved one as well as a message about the person being honored. The students and community members all walked together to finish off the night. (Erica Deutsch)
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Sofia Ayala, Eagle Nation Online Editor-in-Chief
Senior Sofia Ayala leads Eagle Nation Online as Editor-in-Chief. This is her fourth year working for Eagle Nation Online. She served as Assistant Editor for Eagle Nation Times and served as the Feature Editor in the past. Sofia is part of the varsity PHS Talonettes drill team where she enjoys dancing with her team. Outside of school, she loves going out on runs, reading, and listening to music.
Honors & Awards:  TAJE Texas Journalist of the Year – 2nd runner-up ILPC Editor of the Year – 1st runner-up 6 Best of SNO publications TAJE 2025 Best in Texas News Awards  Superior: News-Feature Story Honorable Mention: Photo Gallery TAJE 2024 Best in Texas News Awards: Excellent: Sports Feature story Honorable Mention: Story Portfolio Honorable Mention: Multimedia Package TAJE 2023 Best in Texas News Awards: Honorable Mention: 08. Feature Story, Honorable Mention: 08. Feature Story, Honorable Mention: N6 Feature Story 3rd: News Feature TAJE 2022 Best in Texas News Awards: Honorable Mention: In-Depth News/Feature Story 2021 TAJE Fall Fiesta:  First-year Photo – Honorable Mention Quill and Scroll Honor Society Member
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Erica Deutsch, Multimedia Editor-in-Chief
Senior Erica Deutsch leads the Multi-Media section of the newspaper. This is her third year working for Eagle Nation Online. She adores photography and hopes to create a positive impact with her writing and podcasts. She is excited to publish video packages and continue sharing the powerful stories of others. Outside of school, she enjoys playing guitar, watching movies, trying new baking recipes, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
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