Debate to host summer camp for middle schoolers
Isabella Abraham, Copy Editor
June 5, 2018
Students entering 6th-9th grade can attend a debate summer camp July 9-11 at the high school. Each day of the camp will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Since the camp will provide supplies and snacks, there is a fee of $125 if students are registered by June 15. If registered after June 15, but before...
Prosper tennis to host summer camps
Haley Stack, Assistant editor
May 31, 2018
Every year, new kids try out for tennis and for the past two years they have had the chance to get ahead by participating in summer camps. "We have a great time out on the courts during camp," head tennis coach Mandy Bowling said. "I encourage anyone, regardless if you have played or not, to come...
Celina students host Powderpuff tournament to raise money for teachers
Neha Madhira, Editor-in-Chief
May 30, 2018
Celina High School students hosted a Powderpuff tournament Wednesday, May 29 to raise money for two staff members, Shannon Layman and Danielle Bailey. Layman was diagnosed with Prostate cancer before spring break and had a surgery the last two weeks of school. Bailey has four different diseases that ...
Summer Reading for 2018-2019
Neha Madhira, Assistant Editor
May 17, 2018
Summer reading is mandatory for rising 6th through 12th graders for the 2018-2019 school year if they are in: Middle School On-level (6th, 7th, and 8th Grades) Middle School Pre-AP (6th, 7th, and 8th Grades) Middle School GT (6th Grade | 7th Grade | 8th Grade) High School On-level (9th-12th On-level) High School Pre-AP (9th and 10th Pre-AP) Discussions, writing assignments and further reading assignments will be based on summer reading next year. Teachers will be prepared with alternate assignments for new stu...
Clubs host end of the year banquets
Haley Stack, Reporter
May 1, 2018
Filed under News
To celebrate all their achievements, clubs and organizations will get together at their end of the year banquets. Below is the information for the banquets of various clubs and organizations. Attendance is for members only as these are private, invitation only events. Eagle production crew: 5...
Teachers never told to keep students from walking out
Neha Madhira, Assistant Editor
April 27, 2018
On National Walkout Day last Friday, multiple students who walked out at 10 a.m. were strongly suggested by teachers to go back to class or they would be punished, without any clear reasons. There was also confusion about what the plan for students walking out was. “I haven’t really had this ...
Seniors honored at assembly
Patrick Mann, Writer
April 23, 2018
Filed under News
The seniors will accept classroom awards at the assembly on Tuesday, April 24, at 6:30 in the arena. The attire to attend is dressy (not casual). The school sent out invitations for students who received an award. Some of the awards that will go out include, Top students, Eagle heart award, Students...
FFA heads to state in four contests
April 19, 2018
Filed under News
Farm Business Management: District Champion, Area Champions, Advancing to State Mason Koons 2nd High Point Individual in Area Christopher Graham 3rd High Point Individual in Area Rachel Liles 8th High Point Individual in Area Callie Dugger 13th High Point Individual in Area Livestock Evaluat...
UIL Regional results in
Isabella Abraham, Copy Editor
April 19, 2018
Filed under News
Neha Madhira placed 2nd in News Writing and is headed to UIL State (coach – Lori Oglesbee) Isabella Abraham placed 2nd in Headline Writing and is headed to UIL State (coach – Lori Oglesbee) Kaleb Simes placed 3rd in LD Debate and is headed to UIL State (coach – Seth Phillips) Alec Antonakakis pl...
Prosper on track to win Lone Star Cup
Isabella Abraham, Copy Editor
April 19, 2018
UIL awards the Lone Star Cup annually to one high school in each of the six classifications (1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, and 6A) to honor the best overall athletic and academic programs in Texas, according to performance in district and state competitions. So far, Prosper accumulated 56 points, making it...
UIL One-Act Play advances to state
Mariana Pena, Reporter
April 19, 2018
Filed under Features, News, Showcase
For the first time in six years, the theater program has advanced to State in One-Act Play UIL competitions. “We’ve gone past [five] rounds now, and at Region we competed against Red Oak, Waxahachie, Newman Smith, and the Colony,” cast member Emily Keegan-Wolf said. “[We’ve been] compe...
Golf wins fourth consecutive District Championship
Patrick Mann, Writer
April 12, 2018
Filed under News
The golf team competed Monday and Wednesday this week and had a great showing, placing 1st and 3rd as a team. Multiple people placed in the top ten individually. Junior Marco Punzo placed 2nd overall with 69 on the first day and a 77 the second day. Junior Drew Thompson placed 3rd overall shooting,...