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 Thanksgiving Break
Enjoy your Thanksgiving Break, students!
As seen in the photo, hand turkeys made by orchestra students are scattered on a sign that reads "Orchestra Thanksgiving." Prosper Orchestra had a social to celebrate this holiday and what they were grateful for.
As seen in the infographic, Shawn Mendes released his new album 'Shawn'. It was meant to release Oct. 18, but was postponed to Nov.15. The album includes folk type sounds.
Displayed in a Canva graphic, the iconic gold gramophone representing the Grammy Awards is shown. The 67th Grammy Awards will take place on Feb. 2, 2025. The event will take place at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Climbing down the stairs, Donald "Skip" Phipps walks out of his bus. He drives bus 116-D. "I've had some times, driving for other places, when students, students weren't the nicest," Phipps said. "But, (since he's worked with students in Prosper), I just, I just enjoy driving the bus."
Lifestyles
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
Michelle Ayala, Reporter
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
Justin Wang, Reporter • November 12, 2024
As they finish up their monthly meeting, sophomore Christine Kim guides students when creating cards. Kim faced some challenges when Cardz for Kidz started. "Figuring out the materials we needed when making cards and who's doing what to help with the club (created part of the challenge)." Kim said. "We collectively agreed on things in the end when we needed to make decisions."
Students create cards for kids in hospitals
Eli Deutsch, Reporter • November 7, 2024
While the audience watches, junior Boyd Mueller sings into a microphone. Mueller plays Hades. Prosper Theatre's "Hadestown: Teen Edition" was chosen to be performed at the Main Stage at the Texas Thespian State Festival in Grapevine. "Generally, Main Stage is a privilege almost exclusively given to private fine art schools," stage manager senior Annabelle Nugent said. "The fact that a public school like Prosper is getting Main Stage is fantastic. Simply, it means that we are at the level of schools who specifically draft for stuff like fine arts and singing and dancing ability, and it's really a compliment to our actors and our technicians."
Prosper Theatre shows varsity musical
Jake Radcliffe, Chief Executive Officer • November 4, 2024
Brush in hand, senior Emma Esposito paints her pumpkin at the October FFA meeting held on Oct. 21. Emma competes in horse evaluation – a CDE competition. "You see horses going around and people riding them, and you have to judge them, and they have a mock competition," Richmond said. "And basically your goal is to get as close to the real judge as you can."
Cultivating success: FFA members gain community in organization
Elizabeth Cohorn, Reporter • November 1, 2024
News
Richland High School hosted a 'Sign the Beam' event on November 13th. I’m looking forward to the excitement that will come with a new school." Corbett said. "I mean, look at all the media attention Walnut Grove got when it opened. It’s going to be a lot like that, and Richland students will be right at the heart of it."
Richland High School hosts ‘Sign The Beam’ event
Eli Deutsch • November 21, 2024
Ready for questions, HOSA's information table about the blood drive stands organized outside of the cafeteria during lunch. The table will be out two weeks prior to the event. "During lunches, like any lunch you have, you just go up to that table and then they'll give you more information," said sophomore Maryam Alshawi, HOSA member. "And you can make an appointment."
HOSA hosts blood drive this week
Elizabeth Cohorn, Reporter • November 19, 2024
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
Jake Radcliffe and Heather Davis • November 15, 2024
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
Sofia Ayala, Eagle Nation Online Editor-in-Chief • November 13, 2024
Eagle Brief
As they discuss a dive, junior Kiera Williams listens to dive coach Eric Ognibene. Williams competes in varsity water polo, varsity swim and varsity dive. "You can't be scared and be a diver," Williams said. "You have to just do it."
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Huddled up, the team gathers to talk before the start of practice. The team began their practice during off–season to prepare for its games in the spring. The practice was held at the PHS baseball field.
Kneeled to the ground, senior Leo Anguiano prays on the sideline before the first quarter starts. He earned the title "Offensive MVP" for this game, along with several others. The game was broadcast on WFAA channel 8.
Eyes on the clock, senior Sophie Bridges focuses on the game. This is Bridge's fourth year in the volleyball program. She has committed to the Air Force Academy, where she will play on their volleyball team next fall.
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While greeting students at lunch duty, Associate Principal Paige Trujillo welcomes students back to Prosper High School. This moment comes from Aug 13., the first day of classes. "I love seeing everybody's new shoes, but, on a more serious note, I just love the energy in the building," Trujillo said. "Mr. Jones and I are here all summer while people are gone, so the building feels kind of sad without everybody in it. So, the best thing is when teachers come back and all that energy, and then y'all come back, and that's even more energy. I truly love this job, and I love Prosper High School. So when everybody comes back, that's the best part – coming back to school."
Opinion
Every day, the buses arrive at school to pick up students and bring them places. Thanks to the district's new travel policies, these buses will rarely be used to go out of state. The policies affect programs in the Fine arts and Career Technical Education Department.
As he works on his computer, sophomore Mark Carbajal sits in the Eagle Nation Online classroom. He has helped achieve EagleNationOnline.com's 2024-2025 Site Excellence Badge. "I strived to improve my work, going beyond the requirements of my graphic design assignments," Carbajal said. "[Soon] I had come to the decision that Eagle Nation Online seemed like the most interesting path to me."
As they take a break, the Prosper high school band rests before their next performance. The band lines their instruments up when they are not in use. This instrument is called the mellophone (a marching French Horn).
Arm outstretched, Tyler Okonma, professionally known as Tyler, the Creator, dons a mask on the album cover of his upcoming album "CHROMAKOPIA." He will release his album at 6 a.m. EST on Oct. 28. Okonma released the first single from the album, "Noid," on Oct. 21.
Podcast
As the conflicts in the Middle East continue to intensify and bad weather is predicted for Thanksgiving week, juniors Trisha Panicker and Aarushi Rana discuss different perspectives of current events. "Now, moving onto Thanksgiving because that's coming up in less than a week," Trisha said. "Are you guys excited for it?"
Around the World with Trisha & Aarushi – EP 2
Trisha Panicker and Aarushi Rana • November 24, 2024
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
Jake Radcliffe, Victoria Byers, Gracie Patterson, and Max Allen • November 14, 2024

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