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

Eagle Nation Online
Alyssa Clark

Alyssa Clark, Executive Opinion Editor

Alyssa Clark is a senior, and this is her second year on staff. Clark was the social media director last year, and can't wait to direct the opinion page this year. In her free time, Clark can be found grabbing coffee with friends, or playing with her dogs. Clark plans on attending college after high school, and to major in psychology.

Honors, Experience and Awards:

UIL Journalist, District Qualifier 2019 - 2021
Quill & Scroll Honor Society Member
2 TAJE Honorable Mentions in 2020, 2021
ILPC Award Winner for Reviews and Video Packages
Previous Hope Squad Member, Former Social Media Director for ENO
7 Best of SNO Publications

All content by Alyssa Clark
At the student expo, teacher Brett Claypoole takes a selfie with seniors Sydney Fisher, Jakob Roberts and Andrew Spain. The students participate in the culinary and barbecue programs, and Fisher is the captain of the barbecue. team. The student expo occured Wednesday, Jan. 19, from 6-8 p.m.

Eagle Brief: Jan. 24 – 28

January 21, 2022

Over The Popcorn Bowl – Season 1 – Episode 8 – ‘Don’t Look Up’

January 20, 2022
Soaring through the water, junior Morgan Frazier competes in the butterfly event. Frazier also plays on the water polo team. Water polo will become an official UIL team next year.

Swim, dive honor seniors in last meet

January 14, 2022
Walking beside the pool, senior Amanda Thrasher carries her flowers after being honored at the swim-and-dive senior night. Thrasher swims on the varsity team. The teams held their senior night before their meet Wednesday, Jan. 13, at the districts natatorium.

Eagle Brief: Jan. 17 – 21

January 14, 2022
At the spring Meet the Eagles, seniors Kindall Drew and Meri Kate Edmundson laugh. Both students competed at a state competition Friday, Jan. 14. Spring Meet the Eagles highlighted spring sports, such as basketball, soccer, golf, wrestling and others.

[Photo] Eagle Sports Roundup: Jan. 13 – 20

January 13, 2022
Laying in the backseat of senior and writer Alyssa Clarks car, Luna looks out the window. Luna is an American Bull Terrier, better known as a Pit Bull. Pit Bulls aren’t dangerous, Clark said. But, the stereotype that’s been placed on them makes them seem so.

Opinion: Pit Bulls aren’t dangerous, society’s mindset is

January 12, 2022
Showing all of the Spider-Man: No Way Home characters, a digitally constructed image by senior Amanda Hare shows off Marvels latest movie. The movie debuted Dec. 17, in theaters only. Overall, the movie was an absolute masterpiece, Hare said in the attached review. My expectations were sky-high, but the movie still exceeded them. I cant wait to see where Peters story goes next. (Photos courtesy of Marvel Studios, digitally constructed image by Amanda Hare)

Review, Podcast: ‘Spider-Man’ makes history in ambitious crossover

January 11, 2022
Coming back from winter break, football coaches Reed Ryan and Brian Thompson direct a group of football players during their Bootcamp. Bootcamp is footballs intensive training camp to prepare for off-season and next season. It will last for how long it takes for all athletes to have a perfect day, or a day where all drills are done correctly.

Eagle Brief: Jan. 10 – 14

January 7, 2022
Seeing the whole cheerleading team for the first time since her injury, senior Makayla Noble laughs. Noble got injured Sept. 20 in a tumbling accident. I, Ray Smith, Mayor of the Town of Prosper, Texas, do hereby declare Makayla Noble Day on this 17th day of December 2021, in honor of her continual display of bravery, courageousness, thereby making her an inspiration to all those around her, the proclamation said.

Town of Prosper declares Dec. 17 as Makayla Noble Day

January 6, 2022
Sitting at a Dallas Mavericks basketball game over Thanksgiving break, freshman Bailey Clark, Alex Clark and senior Alyssa Clark watch the game. Alyssa Clark values her family and friends, and looks to them as motivation to grow. My family, newspaper staff, teachers and friends are inspirations for me, and I value all their talents, and want myself to grow to be a bigger asset and help for them, Alyssa Clark said. With growth, I can be a better writer, student, sister and daughter.

One-Word Resolution: Senior aspires to grow, live in the moment

December 28, 2021
Around the podcast table, seniors Christi Norris, Alyssa Clark, Gabriella Winans and Amanda Hare record Episode 6 of their Over the Popcorn Bowl podcast. In the podcast series, they discuss and review movies. In this episode, they shared their favorite holiday movie and popular holiday movies. (Photos by Kalyani Rao, digitally constructed image by Amanda Hare, icons courtesy of Vectors Market and Pixel Perfect).

Over The Popcorn Bowl – Season 1 – Episode 6 – Holiday Special

December 17, 2021
In front of the auditorium, a display of Santas Bakery sits. The school has winter break from Dec. 20 to 31. Then, students will return to school on Wednseday, Jan. 5.

Eagle Brief: Dec. 20 – 31

December 17, 2021
Lighting up, candy canes sit in a houses front yard. The yard also features a blow-up snowman. Houses have shown their holiday lights the whole month of December.

[Photo] Holiday activities light up season

December 17, 2021
Locked in her form, freshman Kendall Mosley makes a basket. Mosley plays as a shooting guard for the team. The Lady Eagles played against the Little Elm Lady Lobos Dec. 14 in the arena.

Lady Eagles basketball dominate Little Elm Lobos 69-52

December 16, 2021

Review: Ruel sparks new era with single ‘Growing Up Is ___’

December 15, 2021
With the movie title Red Notice, seniors Alyssa Clark, Amanda Hare, Christi Norris and Gabriella Winans sit around the podcast table. They recorded the fifth episode of their Over the Popcorn Bowl podcast. In this episode, they discussed the new movie Red Notice which starred Dwayne The Rock Johnson, Gal Gadot and Ryan Reynolds. (Photos by Caleb Audia, digitally constructed image by Amanda Hare)

Over The Popcorn Bowl – Season 1 – Episode 5 – ‘Red Notice’

December 13, 2021
At the Childrens Health Stadium, senior citizens and students gather for the Senior Citizen Luncheon. The luncheon occured Wednesday, Dec. 8. Culinary students hosted the event.

Eagle Brief: Dec. 13 – 17

December 10, 2021
In a graphic made by senior and executive design editor Soomin Chung, the Tip411 logo shows with Prospers key word. The attached article provides three ways to contact Tip411. If immediate help is needed, call 911.

News Brief: Tip411 offers ways to stay safe during after school hours, semester breaks

December 9, 2021
Featuring the blue filter shown in the Twilight movie, a digitally constructed image shows seniors Alyssa Clark, Christi Norris, Gabriella Winans and Amanda Hare at the podcast table. The students reviewed the Twilight saga for the fourth episode of their Over the Popcorn Bowl podcast. They reviewed Twilight in honor of its Nov. 21 release date 13 years ago. (Photos by Caitlyn Richey, digitally-constructed image by Amanda Hare, icons courtesy of Andrew Horvath and Freepik.)

Podcast: Over the Popcorn Bowl – Season 1 – Episode 4 – ‘Twilight’ Saga

December 6, 2021
With her award, senior Chandler Webb sits in the Talon radio booth. Webb won a MarCom award for her episode in last years Terrifying Talon Tales radio series. This is the schools first platinum award.

Eagle Brief: Dec. 6 – 10

December 3, 2021
Driving a toy car, senior Riley Smith heads to second period. Students joined together Nov. 19 for “Bring Anything But A Backpack day, bringing items from shopping carts to toy vehicles. “I thought it would be a fast way to get to class, Smith said. “And, its just fun.

‘Bring Anything But A Backpack’ day sparks creativity in students

November 29, 2021
At the Prosper Town Hall, Prosper Chamber Choir performs a tribute for veterans in the Prosper Rotary Club Veterans Day Service. On Nov. 6, the choir performed in the Region 24 Concert. Eight students earned the opportunity to audition this month for a spot in the All Region Choir.

Eagle Brief: Nov. 22 – 26

November 19, 2021
Ready for the serve in a match against the Allen Eagles Oct. 15, junior Callie Kieffer, sophomore Kennedy Smith and senior Hayley Harrington wait. The Prosper Volleyball team is ranked 60th in the nation according to MaxPreps. Senior night last night was one to remember, senior Kamryn Vanatta said. I will never forget this team and all of the memories created here in the PVB program.

Analysis: Volleyball can only go up from here

November 18, 2021
A digitally constructed image showcases characters from Marvels Eternals. The image comes with the attached review and podcast discussing the new Marvel movie. The biggest part of the movie to me was the characters, senior Amanda Hare said in the attached review. I found that I loved all of the Eternals. They all were unique and engaging in their own way, and while they were all new to the screen, I was able to fall in love with all of them. (Photo from Marvel Studios, icon by Freepik, digitally constructed image by Amanda Hare)

Review, Podcast: ‘Eternals’ showcases everlasting characters, charms with unique cast despite poor reviews

November 17, 2021
A graphic featuring photos of History Forgotten hosts seniors Christi Norris, Caleb Audia and Amanda Hare introduces the third episode of the show. In this episode, Norris, Audia and Hare talk about the history of veterans day. Veterans day occurred Thursday, Nov. 11. (Graphic by Amanda Hare, Photos by Alyssa Clark)

[Photo] Podcast: History's Forgotten – Season 2 – Episode 3 – Veterans Day

November 11, 2021
Tilly Ross, Ava Garretson, Reagan Ross, Caitlyn Kennedy, Emily Kern, Aubrey OConnell, Sadie Gonzales, Kate Parsons, Rylee Gleich, Taryn Stilson, Shewaye Johnson, Diane Shaw, Assistant Coach Jackie Crisp, Diego Donald, Tyler Epps, Sam Erb, Gabe Logan, Remi Oyedipe, Dawson Svoboda, Layne Sheely, Will Carlisle, Jack Johnston, Eli McWard, Max Miller, Remi Martin, Ray Arcand, Grant Krueger and Head Coach Jennifer Gegogeine huddle together after their state wins. The girls cross country team won second. The boys cross country team won eighth.

Eagle Sports Roundup: Nov. 11 – 18

November 11, 2021
In a graphic created by Caitlyn Richey, a puppet is controlled by a hand. This represents the controlling of Britney Spears over the past 13 years. She grew up in the spotlight, skyrocketed her career all based on her talent, and had it all taken away and given to her father, co-writer and senior Alyssa Clark said. It’s unfortunate that anyone had to go through this, and I think Britney’s life will be an example to all on how the impacts of a conservatorship, when used inappropriately or unnecessarily, can hurt.

Opinion: Britney Spears is finally free

November 10, 2021
A poster sits in the main hallway wishing cross country good luck at their state meet. The boys and girls varsity teams will compete at the UIL State Championship Saturday, Nov. 6. The school held a send-off Friday, Nov. 5 for the team.

Eagle Brief: Nov. 8-12

November 5, 2021
With the continued use of inappropriate action and for the protection of school property, the school has installed new bathroom doors that will lock down the bathroom. The doors began being installed Tuesday, Nov. 2. If theres emergencies, theres still a bathroom in the students main area, principal John Burdett said. Now, if we miscalculated that, and we start noticing that theres a line, well just open another bathroom. One bathroom (in each area) will stayed closed, at minimum.

School to install locks on bathroom entrance doors

November 5, 2021
Fast asleep, sophomore Kwasi Boamah, who plays Young Simba, hangs off the edge of the stage. Above him are freshman Angelina Cuello, who plays Timon, and junior Stone Porter, who plays Pumba. The musical, The Lion King Jr. will open Nov. 4., and continue through Nov. 6. Visit prospertheatre.com for tickets and more information.

Eagle Brief: Nov. 1-5

October 29, 2021
In an graphic created by Executive Design Editor and senior Soomin Chung, seniors Christi Norris, Amanda Hare, Gabriella Winans and Alyssa Clark talk into their mics. Over The Popcorn Bowl covers and reviews movies every month. The four seniors are all a part of the Eagle Nation Online Editorial Board.

Over The Popcorn Bowl – Season 1 – Episode 2 – ‘Romeo + Juliet’

October 29, 2021
A poster sits on the floor Friday, Oct. 22, ready to be glued on the Eagle Nation Online Newsroom door. Classes decorated their doors for Red Ribbon Week during Eagle Time. Red Ribbon Week will occur Monday through Friday, Oct. 25-29.

Eagle Brief: Oct. 25 – 29

October 22, 2021
In a graphic made on Canva.com, created by senior and writer Alyssa Clark, the album cover of Optimist takes the focus. The debut album dropped Oct. 15. For anyone that has ever said that Finneas hides behind his sisters fame, they obviously havent listened to this album yet, Clark said. Optimist is a soon-to-be award-winning album, and I cant wait to see how Finneas continues to showcase his talent.

Review: Finneas’ ‘Optimist’ album touches vulnerability, problems in society

October 22, 2021
After her name is called, senior Hayley Harrington looks to the rest of her team. Harrington plays as a defensive specialist for the team. The team is currently 25-11 in their season, according to MaxPreps.

Varsity volleyball loses against Allen Eagles 3-2

October 18, 2021
Hanging on the wall, a Hope Squad poster waits. Hope Squad is a national suicide prevention group that started in Utah by Dr. Greg Hudnall. Hope Squad is doing it right, Executive Opinion Editor and senior Alyssa Clark said. Their effort doesnt go unnoticed. Without Hope Squad, the walls of Prosper would be bare and light-less. The pops of yellow that any student can recognize on Wednesdays or on the ribbons around the columns during Hope Week or Suicide Prevention Week show how much Hope Squad truly cares.

Editorial: Hope Squad shines, even behind closed doors

October 13, 2021
Warming up, the Brigham Young University football team prepares for their game against Arizona State University. The game was held at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah on Saturday, September 18, 2021. BYU was invited to join the BIG 12 athletic conference on September 10, the day before playing their biggest rivals, University of Utah.

Big 12 conference changes affect prospective college students

October 7, 2021
In a digitally-constructed image from Canva created by senior writer Alyssa Clark, the date of Custodian Appreciation Day is shown. Custodians help clean up the school, refill the bathroom with paper towels, clean out the trash cans and more. Custodian Appreciation Day occurs every year on the same day.

Editorial: Custodians deserve more appreciation

October 6, 2021
Together, the Prosper and Rock Hill cross country teams pray at their meet Saturday, Oct. 2. Both the varsity and junior varsity girls teams won in the meet. Cross country meets usually occur on Saturdays at 8 a.m.

Eagle Brief: Oct. 4 – Oct. 8

October 1, 2021
At Meet the Eagles, junior varsity cheerleading coach Emily Allen, head coach Cameron Jones and freshman coach Mariessa Mesa walk out of the Eagle tunnel as their names are announced. The junior varsity cheer team has students in grades sophomore through senior year. Team is respect, collaboration, encouragement and support, Allen said. It doesnt have to be that everyone is best friends, but we all have to learn to respect and collaborate with each other.

Cheer coaches discuss how they lead, careers

September 30, 2021
Featuring a purple ribbon, a mum sits alone. The purple ribbon serves as a tribute to senior varsity cheerleader Makayla Noble. Noble recently had spinal surgery after a mishap tumbling accident.

Mums, garters highlight Texas Homecoming tradition

September 27, 2021
Homecoming pep rally honors varsity cheerleader

Homecoming pep rally honors varsity cheerleader

September 27, 2021
In the Homecoming parade, junior Kaley Carr walks down Coleman Street with the Talonettes drill team. Carr participates in her third year on the team and leads as Junior Lieutenant of the team. After the Homecoming parade occurred on Wednesday, Sept. 22, a community pep rally occurred in the PHS arena.

Eagle Brief: Sept. 27 – Oct. 1

September 24, 2021
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