![Members of the NeuroNext Foundation, including founder junior Anisha Mandem, display some of the donations they collected for the Cook Children’s Hospital. The team donated more than 50 new books and toys to the hospital. Those participating in this Tuesday, Jan. 2, event at the hospital include hospital volunteer coordinator Erin Cockrill, junior Vivaan Moharir, junior Litesh Danesh, junior Katya Kondragunta, Mandem, junior Kavya Kondragunta and senior Riley Wanasek. Only a few days remain in the organization’s current donation drive, which wraps up Thursday, April 18. “Helping with fundraisers and seeing that the work we do has helped children has strengthened my interest in medicine, and it makes me want to continue helping people, Vijayakumar said. I feel like I have made a positive impact on people’s lives by being a part of NNF.](https://eaglenationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-12-at-1.04.38-PM-1200x714.png)
Elizabeth Cohorn, Guest Reporter
April 15, 2024
![In the first episode of Beyond the Acceptance Letter, junior Anisha Mandem interviews senior Riley Wanasek as she talks about her experiences with graduating her and advice on how to balance school and social life.](https://eaglenationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Screenshot-2024-03-20-at-2.20.59-PM-1200x1200.png)
Anisha Mandem, Assistant Editor
March 21, 2024
![For the play 2023 play Queens, junior Mary Freitas stands with Prosper alumni Tate Lauby. Lauby played King Henry VIII, and Freitas played Queen Katherine Howard. This is Freitass third year in theatre and fifth year learning makeup techniques. She is dynamic, and I would love to see her strive for theatre, but I can also see her leading a company, Kirkley said. Either way, Mary has a very bright future.](https://eaglenationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_4587-e1706746488699.jpeg)
Anisha Mandem, Assistant Editor
January 31, 2024
![Eyes glued to the paper, freshman Avani Hindupur and her partner, Brandon Libby, work on an activity during lunch. This is her first year in the Partners PE program. Partners PE is for students with disabilities to get their energy out, Hindupur said. Its a way for kids to workout and participate in activities outside of the educational environment.](https://eaglenationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_0319.jpg)
Srihitha Madepalli, Reporter
January 18, 2024
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![Hands raised in front of their faces, juniors Juliana Cruz and Samiya King check the contrast of their skin tones against their suits for a project for their American Sign Language class. The class requires distinct clothing, in order for people to comprehend hand signs. Students at Prosper are able to take the ASL course up to four levels.](https://eaglenationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EagleBrief-e1683819730785-900x657.jpg)
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![Microphone in hand, senior James Kim interviews someone on the streets of Seattle. On Our Minds, like many other podcasts, allows Kim the opportunity to interview outside voices. Kim met with the podcast On Our Minds team in Seattle, and began production. I never realized that it could be such a creative outlet for me, Kim said. I remember growing up I was really into theater or choir and going into high school I started letting go of that. And so its cool to revive that part of me, and just have that creative side of me always functioning throughout the week.](https://eaglenationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-12-14-at-4.05.52-PM-e1704408699694.png)
Kaya Miller, Co Editor-in-chief
January 5, 2024
![During a triathlon race, senior Eli McWard completes the cycling distance. The order of the races starts with swimming, then biking, then running. A good support team has been the backbone for whenever anything is both going great, but also not going great, McWard said. I think especially through the lows when youre doubting yourself, theyre the ones reminding you – you love this sport, not because of your performances and how well youre doing at races, but because you enjoy waking up every day, and training and pushing yourself to find new limits.](https://eaglenationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/image_123650291.jpg)
Kaya Miller, Co Editor-in-chief
November 30, 2023
![Sitting at his desk, biology teacher Matthew Nicholls prepares the lesson plan for his next class. Nicholls was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes a few years ago. “It’s not something people need to feel ashamed about,” Nicholls said, “it’s just a part of who you are. It can definitely be frustrating at times, but it can teach you so many things as well.”](https://eaglenationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_8883-1200x900.jpeg)
Anisha Mandem, Assistant Editor
November 15, 2023
![Elementary school teacher Abigail Peterson strolls on Oct. 15 through the park she use to play in as a kid. As she walked, she came upon a surprise orchestrated by math teacher Gabe Owens. Who would have thought a school hashtag would allow us to meet, Peterson posted on her X (formerly Twitter) account on Oct. 16. Now he’s my fiancé.](https://eaglenationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screen-Shot-2023-11-09-at-12.09.23-PM-1.png)
Gracie Archibeque, Design Editor in Chief
November 15, 2023
![In a graphic made on Canva, senior Juliana Cruz speaks upon a friends life being taken away because of an irresponsible use of a firearm. Students should be able to understand there’s another side of guns when it’s used incorrectly or in the wrong hands, Cruz said. I understand why organizations fight for the ban of it, as it injures and kills those around us, even loved ones.](https://eaglenationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Modern-Photo-Collage-Ripped-Paper-Quote-Facebook-Post.jpg)
Juliana Cruz, Co Editor in Chief
November 9, 2023
![Leaning over the engine, senior Tyler Valencia checks under the hood of a 2002 Toyota Camry. Students in the Automotive Technologies classes work on different vehicles in PHSs garage. Being able to work on cars throughout the school day is an amazing way to learn, Valencia said. Anybody can read a book or watch a video on how to do the things we do, but getting to actually do it hands-on helps us see how a car functions when under different situations. And, since there are millions of different cars on the road, theres always something new to learn.](https://eaglenationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/AutoTechPicture-1200x900.jpg)
Jake Radcliffe, Assistant Editor
September 1, 2023
![Senior Elisa Arbaizas says she received inspiration for this state-qualifying piece, Golden Frames, by walking through an art museum. Looking through the lens of someone else walking the exhibit, Arbaiza wants to show her life from a different point of view. With this piece, I wanted to show how I’ve held onto past good memories and successes, comparing my present self to my past, Arbaiza said. The images are memories from my past, and I also emphasize the empty frames, representing the future. I have always referenced past good experiences and how they made me more scared of getting older and facing adulthood. With this painting, I wanted to show a personal struggle I have dealt with while allowing others to find relatability in my artwork. Photo by art teacher Jannette Church.](https://eaglenationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2023Elisa5-900x712.jpg)
Gracie Archibeque, Reporter/Photojournalist
March 28, 2023
![Made in Canva, this graphic shows the silhouette of an oil pump. Oil pumps are a common sight atop oil deposits, which may soon happen at the Alaskan Slope. This drilling in Alaska is what companies call the Willow Project, which could damage one of the last remaining natural wildlife habitats.](https://eaglenationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Willow-Project-900x675.jpg)
Lauren Clayton, Reporter
March 27, 2023
![Eight candles hold the attention in this digitally constructed image made in Procreate by Nora Vedder. Holocaust Remembrance Day, held today, Jan. 27, is an international day remembering the 6 million Jewish people that died during the Holocaust because of their religion. On Jan. 27, 1945, the largest death camp, Auschwitz, was liberated, Holocaust Remembrance Day takes place on the anniversary of the camps liberation. The attached article discusses both the Holocaust and the ongoing acts of antisemitism worldwide – and here.](https://eaglenationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Untitled_Artwork-900x681.jpg)
Nora Vedder, Reporter
January 27, 2023
![Writing on the board, Kao shows her students Chinese characters. I enjoy the classroom environment, freshman Michelle Kumanova said. I feel like its very inviting, and nice and cozy.](https://eaglenationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_6837-1-e1673024968207-900x600.jpg)
Nada Gad, Photojournalist
January 26, 2023
![Leaning over the desk, art teacher Andrew Scott advises junior Noa Maddock on what to do next with her piece in her AP 2D Design portfolio. Students in AP art classes create a sustained investigation, building every piece of art off of their previous meaning. He gives helpful criticism, Maddock said. In showing how to progress my work further.](https://eaglenationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/3D0563CE-8926-4592-8CEF-F34CFADCA284-900x675.jpeg)
Nora Vedder and Lauren Clayton
November 18, 2022
![Pointing a camera at the student section, senior Gianna Galante captures the crowd for a shot. Going into her second year on the crew, Galante has learned new skills and prepared for a future in the industry. I want to work in film when Im older, Galante said. So this program has really helped me learn what its really like.](https://eaglenationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Screen-Shot-2022-09-21-at-11.06.29-AM-900x502.png)
Mithra Cama, Multimedia Director
September 23, 2022
![Walking on the field, principal Nick Jones prepares to speak about the Meet the Eagles event. Jones spoke before all of the fall athletes were announced at the event August 12. Jones became the new principal for the 2022-23 school year.](https://eaglenationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_1174-900x589.jpg)
Neena Sidhu, Chief Operating Officer
September 15, 2022
![Gold bangles and vivid red paint decorate the hand of half-Indian, half-white junior Kalyani Rao. The words What about us? are written on her palm. The red paint is inspired by Raos memory of practicing a style of Indian classical dance, Bharatanatyam, as a child, where the hands and feet of the dancers would be painted red before a performance. Indian culture is so incredibly beautiful, Rao said. Im proud of my relatives from coming all the way to the United States from the vibrant country that is India.](https://eaglenationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/93E71ACE-9E00-4D04-A847-AA9DB58F6065-900x600.jpeg)
Kalyani Rao, Assistant Opinion Editor
September 29, 2021
![As he prepares for the Friday, Sept. 17, game in Arlington, head cheer coach Cameron Jones watches as Prosper cheerleaders and football players run onto the field. This is Jones first year in Prosper. Jones has been involved in cheerleading for more than 20 years.](https://eaglenationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_3539-900x600.jpg)
Christi Norris, Executive Editor and Chief Operating Officer and Editor of Multimedia
September 23, 2021
![Editing a graphic design for her podcast, junior Kalyani Rao learns how to draw on the computer. As the featured image for LGBT Women In History, Rao decided she wanted to have a hand drawn image to inspire artistic feelings in her listeners. I just think its fun and down to earth to create an image that I feel like fits my podcast without photos, Rao said. I enjoyed learning how to do digital artwork and create the image myself.](https://eaglenationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/IMG_1501-900x675.jpg)
Kalyani Rao, Assistant Opinion Editor
September 1, 2021