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

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All content by Alyssa Clark
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
Waving a U.S. flag, senior Aeden Combest stands beside junior Dylan Hinshaw during the National Anthem. The varsity football team played Friday, Sept. 17 against Arlington Lamar.

Varsity football beats Lamar 35-7 in away game

September 20, 2021
A digitally constructed image created by senior graphic designer Caitlyn Richey represents Homecoming week. Homecoming week is Sept. 20-24 with the parade on Wednesday, game on Friday, and dance on Saturday. There are also dress up days throughout the week.

Eagle Brief: Sept. 20-24

September 17, 2021
At the Homecoming pep rally Friday, Sept. 24, junior varsity cheerleading coach Emily Allen, takes a picture with the cheerleaders. The junior varsity cheer team has students in grades sophomore through senior year. “Team is respect, collaboration, encouragement and support,” Allen said. “It doesn’t have to be that everyone is best friends, but we all have to learn to respect and collaborate with each other.”

JV cheer coach defines leadership through coaching, teaching

September 16, 2021
Bumping the ball over the net, the varsity volleyball girls practice. On Wednesdays, the volleyball teams wear yellow practice shirts. The volleyball girls will play their first district game Friday, Sept. 10, in the high school arena at 5:30 p.m. against Little Elm.

Eagle Brief: Sept. 13-17

September 10, 2021
In a game from last years season, now-junior Ella Chaney prepares to serve the ball over in a winning game versus Braswell. Chaney and the Prosper Eagles have a current season score at 19-7. District play will start this Friday, Sept. 10, at home against Little Elm.

Junior volleyball player reflects on accomplishments, plans for season

September 9, 2021
As he leads the meeting, Esports sponsor Andrew Holan tells students about the new club. The Esports Club met for the first time Wednesday, Sept. 1. Students can sign up for the group by scanning the QR code on posters around the school.

Esports club holds sign-ups, looks to start competing

September 2, 2021
As she researches information, senior Kierstyn Schroeder works on her computer in her second-period engineering practicum class. The class members, who are in the planning stages of a long-term project, will create an invention that works as a solution to a problem. A slideshow showing the students working on their projects will be up on Eagle Nation Online next week.

Eagle Brief: Aug. 30 – Sept. 3

August 27, 2021
Celebrating a win, the varsity volleyball team throws their hands up. Students who came and filled up the stands got free pizza. We really took control of that first set. By extending the lead the first half of the set. Then we can relax a bit in the second half. If we make a few errors thats okay. We still have a healthy lead, head coach Erin Kauffman. Were playing really well right now. Were playing hard. Our defense is better than its been in a while. Our passing looks good, and overall Im really happy with what were doing.

Varsity, freshman volleyball teams shut-out Plano West

August 26, 2021

Over The Popcorn Bowl — Season 1 — Episode 1— ‘Black Widow’

August 25, 2021
Picking out her outfit, executive opinion editor and senior Alyssa Clark looks at a skirt she bought from Forever 21. Forever 21 is along the many online and real stores that mass-produce clothing, like ROMWE or H&M. Customers are not purposefully harmful for buying from websites like SHEIN — theyve been blindsided, Clark said. Society needs clothes, and the pressure of social media and classmates outfits causes students to feel pressured to wear a certain, trendy style.

Editorial: Fast fashion effects hurt

August 25, 2021
With the release of her third album Solar Power, Lorde produced 12 different tracks, three of them were released prior to the album. Some key themes mentioned in the album include nature, fame and loss. Lordes bright voice fits in so well with the relaxing, soothing chords featured in each song, reviewer and senior Alyssa Clark said. This album was a new sound for Lorde, but she faults in the repetitiveness of each song.

Review: Lorde’s ‘Solar Power’ sheds light on environment, stardom

August 23, 2021
The Prosper swim and dive varsity team walk down the field at Meet the Eagles. Meet the Eagles occured on Saturday, Aug. 14. The event was to introduce fall sports in the new school year.

Eagle Brief: Aug. 23-27

August 20, 2021
With flags high during second period, the Colorguard team practices for their fall show. The group started practicing for their skills over the summer along with the Mighty Eagle Band. The Colorguard will perform alongside the band at the first home varsity football game.

Eagle Brief: Aug. 16-20

August 13, 2021
Ready for take off, seniors Caroline Washburn, Alyssa Clark and Conner Frey prepare to visit Carlsbad, California, for vacation. Carlsbad is a beachside city located an hour north of San Diego. “This summer I was able to visit one of my childhood homes in California with two of my best friends,” Frey said. “We had a great time and being able to share part of my childhood with them was an amazing experience that I hope to have many more times.”

[Photo] Newspaper staff shares summer photos

August 11, 2021
Writing her Writer of the Year entry for the NSPA contest, rising senior Gabriella Winans sits at her desk. This will be Winans third year writing for the newspaper. I’ve talked to people states away, and it’s allowed me to grow in ways I never expected, Winans said. I believe that just listening to people share their stories can allow you a glimpse into their lives, a walk in their shoes – even if it’s a short one.

[Photo] Student writer reviews accomplishments from 2020-21 year

June 24, 2021
A graphic made by Gianna Galante features the album cover of if i could make it go quiet by Girl in Red. The album released April 30 of 2021. The album has 11 tracks.

Girl in Red’s album release revolves around love, mental health

May 10, 2021
Creating advertisement for the upcoming student council elections, sophomore Gianna Galante draws on a poster board. Galante is running for junior class president. Voting will be held Wednesday, April 28.

Student council officer candidates prepare for election

April 27, 2021
After their March 18 Prosper Independent School District girls game, head coach Chip Peeples encourages the team after their first match of the season. The girls had four matches this season. These girls came out and exceeded all expectations this weekend, Peeples said. In their first ever water polo game, they came out as a unit and played as a true team to be able to claim the first ever win in school history. Led by Paige Schultz and Sabrina Giachini, the girls got out to an early lead and never looked back. While there are many things that we still need to improve on, these girls proved that the future is extremely bright for Prosper Water Polo.

Girls water polo team creates history, earning regional spot

April 22, 2021
While playing the game, some Level 3 cards lay upright. Were Not Really Strangers is a card game created in 2018. The purpose of the game is to bring people closer together.

Column: ‘We’re Not Really Strangers’ encourages self-love, healthy relationships

April 15, 2021
Hand in the air, junior Paige Schultz defends the goal. The Prosper High School girls water polo team won 10-4 against Irving High School. Both boys and girls water polo will have their next games April 3 against Midway High School.

[Photo] Photo and caption by Alyssa Clark

March 24, 2021
After their second game of the season, the Prosper Bowling Team gathers in front of the lanes at the Plano Super Bowl. Their last competition took place March 20. Pictured here is Coach Mickie Tate, Coach Daniel Simons, Aaron Coleman, Roman Salinas, Jayden Okwesa, Dylan Bell, Noah Nelson, and Coach David Coleman in the top row. The bottom row holds Naiya Okwesa, Chesney Stinnett, Sydney Topper, Ashley Coleman and Hailey Herron. My favorite part about the team is the team itself, Herron said. Everyone was so welcoming, and they are some of my best friends.

Bowlers ‘strike’ down competition together

March 25, 2021
During their March 18 game, sophomore Keira Kleposki, No. 5, reaches for the ball. The Prosper High School girls team lost the first quarter of the game, but won the last three, winning 10-4. My favorite part would have to be the team nature of the sport, Kleposki said. Youre constantly working and communicating with your teammates in a way that I have never experienced before. Water polo is pretty intense, as youre trying to pass or shoot the ball while simultaneously protecting the ball from the defender, so teamwork is vital.

PHS, PISD girls water polo create ‘splash’ after first game

March 23, 2021
At the Jan. 13 meet, in the first lap of his 200-yard individual medley, senior Justice Hunt dives in ahead of the other swimmers. Hunt also swam the 200-yard medley relay, 100-yard freestyle, and the 200-yard freestyle relay events. He will be competing at state in the 200-yard freestyle and 100-yard freestyle.

4 swimmers look to compete at UIL state meet

February 25, 2021
In their first episode of Eagle Tunes, hosts sophomore Rusty Joe Gonzales and junior Alyssa Clark discuss the Super Bowl Halftime Show. This year it was performed by The Weeknd. Other topics mentioned are the top 5 songs on the Billboard Top 100.

Eagle Tunes: Episode 1 – Super Bowl Halftime Performance

February 22, 2021
After one of their in-person meetings, the Students for Salvation members group together. This club helps bring Christian students together. Students for Salvation is a club that my friend Parker Covington and I started so that students could have a safe place to come eat donuts and talk about some other things in their life, sophomore Landon Bownds said. Its so cool to see how God moves that in that classroom. Members pictured here (back row left to right) include Anna Nystuen, Kaitlyn Lakins, Emma Savage, Jadyn James, Alex Frederick, Corrine Milburn, Tyler Mercer, Evelyn Bradley, Kristen Bradley, Parker Reynolds, (front row left to right) Parker Covington and Landon Bownds.

Varsity golfer ‘swings’ into action for community

January 29, 2021
Diving into a McKinney player, senior James Duvall makes a tackle. In the state of Texas, the Eagles are ranked No. 59. Prosper will play Marcus in the playoffs Dec. 12. Kickoff will be at noon at Flower Mounds Neil E. Wilson Stadium.

Analysis: Eagles to play Flower Mound Marcus after win over Boyd

December 11, 2020
With twinkling lights behind her, Buttercup, a member of junior Morgan Reeses family, gives the camera a gaze while wearing holiday pajamas. With the holiday season fast approaching, people are getting into the spirit and finding new ways to celebrate. With COVID-19 precautions, some events are still open for the public and fun for all ages.

Winter activities provide way to celebrate holidays despite COVID-19

December 9, 2020

[Video] AP Art program highlights student passion, creativity

December 4, 2020
As her ceramics class learns to fire Raku clay, junior Paige Schultz watches the kiln fire up. The process of Raku firing requires the specific clay to be heated at 1,830 degrees Fahrenheit. It was so interesting to fire this clay, Schultz said. Its cool to watch it being fired because with normal clay that goes into the kiln, you dont see it happening.

[Photo] Eagle Brief: Nov. 30-Dec. 4

November 30, 2020
Celebrating her signing day with family, senior Taylor Youtsey sports her gold sweatshirt. Youtsey signed to play volleyball for Cal Poly. I think it was really cool to see all of the athletes and to recognize all of their hard work, Youtseys brother, Cameron Youtsey, said.

Student athletes commit to colleges in early signing day

November 12, 2020
After rushing to the lane, junior Ayden Allen jumps with the ball. Prosper has a current record of 1-1. They won their first game against the Wylie Pirates 45-44.

Lady Eagles basketball lose 44-34 to Memorial Warriors

November 11, 2020
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