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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Peeking through the hole of the Wall, sophomore actress Madeleine Wentz, sophomore actress Lauren Grammer and sophomore actor Austin Rose look for each other. The show will start at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium. The cost is $5 payable in cash or check at the entrance and face masks are required. “Avery and I have been working really hard on our parts together,” sophomore actor Tate Lauby said. “We are super excited for people to see the show on Tuesday. When you see the show I think you will be able to see everyone’s dedication and effort. For instance, Avery and I learned how to do the Charleston dance for the special part of the show.”

Actors step back into 1920s with new play Tuesday, March 2

Cate Emma Warren, Journalist March 2, 2021

William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” will open for in-person viewing Tuesday, March 2. The show starts at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium, with tickets costing $5 per person at the entrance....

Counselors schedule student course-selection meetings

Counselors schedule student course-selection meetings

Kalyani Rao March 2, 2021

Counselors will continue meeting with juniors and sophomores through the rest of March and freshmen in April to discuss course selections for the next academic year. Students received their paperwork...

Eagle Nation Online Reporter Caleb Audia covers the reasoning behind the delayed implementation of a Junior Reserve Officers Corps program within the school district. Administrators cite COVID-19 restrictions, funding allocations and infrastructure expansions for the reasons. If Prosper had a JROTC program I would join, junior Emily Patel said. It would allow me to gain great leadership experience.

Here’s why Prosper doesn’t have a JROTC program – yet

Caleb Audia, Reporter March 1, 2021

The Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps and other military-related extracurricular activities could potentially come to Prosper, but not yet. When the district first looked into adding a JROTC program,...

Senior Alex Stowers, Seniors Herman Lee, Bobbie Oramalu, Wenallis Thomas, Abi Aguwa, Taylor Pinkney, Abishai Aryee, Martez Harris, Jamari Abney and junior Samantha Wlodawsky all laugh at a joke that was made. This group of seniors and one junior gathered in the Eagle Nation News studio to record a video for Black history month. Were filming a project for black history month, senior Wenallis Thomas said. Were doing this to support Black lives.

Eagle Brief: March 1-5

Amanda Hare, Assistant Editor February 26, 2021

[ycd_countdown id="25641"][/ycd_countdown] The last eagle update was March 3 at 11:44 a.m., check back daily for more updates. Eagle Update To keep track of the number of PISD COVID-19 cases, the...

Leaning in to listen, junior Aditi Shankar joins her career table group during the Prosper Career and Independent Study mentorship symposium Oct. 20. PCIS is accepting applications for next years program until 4 p.m. Feb. 26. Students should take PCIS because it is a good space to breathe, senior and second year PCIS student Abi Aguwa said. It’s not a taxing class because you’re choosing your own path, doing what you enjoy – and you also have Mrs. Ballard.”

Prosper Career & Independent Study program offers career preparation, mentorship opportunities

Grace Williamson, Editor-in-Chief February 25, 2021

The Prosper Career and Independent Study program will accept applications until 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26. PCIS is a program within Prosper and Rock Hill high schools that allows students to choose and...

As it hangs in the science hallway, the Periodic Table of Black History displays the name of famous African Americans, past and present. February is Black History Month. “Specifically to our Black students, you are loved, Burdett said. You are cherished. You make us better. You make us the greatest high school in the world. We are in the greatest school district in the world because we want to honor every single student every single day. We want them to feel like they are a part of a family.”

Black History Month allows all to reflect, seek improvement

Caroline Wilburn and Christy Escobar February 24, 2021

This article was updated on Feb. 25 to provide new information on the date and format changes for the assembly.  This month, as students walk the halls, quotes and pictures remind them of Black...

Coated in ice, the pond at the front of the Star Trail neighborhood development in Prosper sits peacefully blanketed in snow. Last week, large sections of Texas were hit with a snowstorm that caused power outages and water issues. In Prosper, the entire school district was closed Feb. 11-19.

Eagle Brief: Feb. 22-26

Grace Williamson, Editor-in-Chief February 22, 2021

The last eagle update was Feb. 25 at 8:43 a.m., check back daily for more updates. Eagle Update To keep track of the number of PISD COVID-19 cases, the dashboard explains the total number of students...

As she prepares to hit a forehand, senior Brooke Hallauer keeps her eye on the ball. The team played in the Rock Hill Invitational tournament and competed against teams from the surrounding areas. Next week, the team competes in the McKinney two-day tournament Feb. 12-13.

Eagle Brief: Feb. 8-12

Grace Williamson and Caroline Wilburn February 8, 2021

  The last Eagle update was Feb. 11  at 7 a.m. Check back daily for more news, events and announcements.   School is ClosedOur area received a coating of ice overnight and the temperature...

ENN brings Episode 18 of Season 8

ENN February 5, 2021

The Eagle Nation News team goes live at 10:21 today, Feb. 5, with Season 8. Episode 18. You can also click the attached video to review this episode if you missed it live. For other episodes you may have...

An image merges together action shots of junior basketball player Bowden Janecek, senior basketball player Cooper Boushey, and senior soccer player Cooper Olsen. Spring Meet the Eagles will be held 6 p.m. Feb. 3 in the high school arena. The event will honor spring athletes in baseball, wrestling, track, powerlifting, softball, basketball, golf and soccer. The Mighty Eagle Band, Talonettes and the cheer team also will give performances. It is important that we take the time to recognize all of our student athletes, both fall and spring, for all of the hard work that they do, Head football coach Brandon Schmidt said.  It will be an awesome night and I look forward to seeing our coaches and athletes recognized for all that they do.

‘Meet the Eagles’ to honor spring-season athletes

Caroline Wilburn, Sports Editor February 2, 2021

  The Meet the Eagles event kicks off the fall sports season each year. Now, second-semester athletes will be recognized for their upcoming season, as well. Spring Meet the Eagles will be held...

While socially distancing on the Boyer Elementary playground, members of the Ready Set Teach gather before students arrive. Ready Set Teach students have multiple opportunities to volunteer at Kids Camps throughout the year. Kids Camps are one of the most challenging and rewarding situations that I have ever been in, junior Alivia Didonato said. It is chaotic yet enjoyable.
Junior Rowan Abrams, senior Emma Debons, senior Ashley Warren, senior Kendall James, junior Morgan Reese, senior Rylee Withers, junior Londyn Ogletree, senior Amari Granados, senior Christy Escobar, senior Claire Vance, senior Aiden Nuzzi, senior Julia Camilleri, senior Hannah Shields and senior Ally Schnagl joined this preparation time.

‘Ready Set Teach’ program creates education career opportunities for students

Morgan Reese and Christy Escobar February 2, 2021

The Ready Set Teach program explores the education career field through hands-on experience and internships, and students can join the program through course selection due Feb. 5. The "Ready Set Teach"...

Basking in the sunshine, senior Emma Hutchinson holds up a smiley face sticker she received from a Hope Squad member. The Hope Squad handed out stickers and candy while greeting students and teachers entering the high school the morning of Feb. 1. This week is Hope Week, which includes creative dress up days and involvement for all students.

Eagle Brief: Feb. 1-5

Grace Williamson, Editor-in-Chief February 1, 2021

The last eagle update was Feb. 1 at 9:35 a.m., check back daily for more updates. Eagle Update To keep track of the number of PISD COVID-19 cases, the dashboard explains the total number of students...

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