The Student Voice of Prosper High School

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The Student Voice of Prosper High School

Eagle Nation Online
The Student Voice of Prosper High School

Eagle Nation Online
Ana Arredondo

Ana Arredondo, Editor-in-Chief

Senior Ana Arredondo is the Editor-in-Chief of Eagle Nation Online, the student publication of Prosper High School. She is a part of the yearbook and newspaper staff on campus, competes on the UIL Journalism team, and is also a member of the student council. She has received several recognitions and awards for her writing, including an “Excellence” in sports writing at the JEA National Convention. She promises to strive to do her best with coverage of all Prosper events and students. Ana plans to double major in journalism and business. You can usually find her on the sidelines with a camera.

All content by Ana Arredondo
The class of 2020 poses together for a picture after Senior Sunrise on August 16, 2019. Governor Abbott announced today, April 17, schools will remain closed through the end of the school year. Senior editor-in-chief Ana Arredondo reflects on the news in the attached column. "The people of Prosper High School engraved a mark on me," Arredondo said." "And, I’d like to think I left a small one on them."

Column: Senior looks both forward, back for Eagles of 2020

Ana Arredondo, Editor-in-Chief
April 17, 2020

Senior families gather outside stadium to watch slideshow

Ana Arredondo, Editor-in-Chief
April 16, 2020
Sophomore Justin Endicott reads the COVID-19 district update. Superintendent Dr. Drew Watkins announced the decision to extend spring break for all students and staff for a week as a precaution for the coronavirus pandemic. Classes will resume on Monday, March 23 for all campuses.

PISD extends spring break amidst COVID-19 pandemic

Ana Arredondo, Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 2020
Center-back Cole Newman, No. 25, looks down before sending the ball forward. The Eagles were tied with McKinney High for third place in district standings, but beat the Lions 3-1.

Boys soccer looks to beat Plano East after win over McKinney

Ana Arredondo and Ryan Stanley
February 21, 2020
A student loads Life360 on their phone. As of 2018, 18 million families use Life 360. "I actually think it’s really convenient," sophomore Carrington Langston said. "Especially when I have to get picked up from a theatre rehearsal or drill team, I can see that my mom is at Kroger or that she’s turning into the high school."

[Photo] Students review benefits, drawbacks of Life 360, location-tracking apps

February 20, 2020
Senior captain Jack Simonini leads the ball downfield. The Eagles are went 4-3-1 in pre-season. They kickoff district play against McKinney High Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m.

Soccer kicks district season against McKinney

Ana Arredondo, Editor-in-Chief
January 21, 2020
Quarterback Jackson Berry, No. 5, and receiver Cameron Harpole, No. 9, celebrate a 46-yard pass touchdown.

Analysis: Prosper knocks out The Woodlands from playoffs, wins Regional Semifinals

Ana Arredondo, Editor-in-Chief
December 2, 2019
Student body president Preston Cutler and Student Council member Cole Kindiger cheer as CBS 11 reporter interviews them. This was the last pep rally of the season. "Being able to represent the positive spirit of Prosper High School on TV was pretty awesome," Cutler said.

Students cheer at CBS 11 pep rally

Ana Arredondo, Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2019
Junior Herman Lee kneels at the goal post before kick off. Prosper fell to Allen 35-7. The Eagles look to play Plano on Friday. The seniors will be honored before the game.

Analysis: Prosper looks to beat Plano during senior night after loss to Allen 35-7

Ana Arredondo, Caroline Wilburn, and Lexi Goodrum
November 6, 2019
Kicker Brad Larson greets his friends after concluding the homecoming game Friday night. Larson kicked three field goals and made 2/3 PATs. He has only missed one PAT this season.

Analysis: Prosper defeats McKinney Boyd in homecoming victory, prepares for Plano West

Ana Arredondo, Editor-in-Chief
October 22, 2019
Homecoming queen Victoria Carpenter receives a bouquet of flowers from student body president Preston Cutler. Carpenter ran alongside senior Panashe Ruswayi. They were also named to the sophomore homecoming court in 2017. "I am very happy for the win, but more importantly I am grateful that all of the contestants display great leadership and discipline in everyday life," Carpenter said. "At Prosper, we are one, and I share this with all the beautiful queens of PHS."

Eagles win over McKinney Boyd Broncos at homecoming game

Emma Gnidziejko, Justin Hudson, Ana Arredondo, and Aaron Boateng
October 22, 2019
Tyler Bailey, No. 4, looks for open holes to run the ball. He scored a touchdown in the first quarter. The Eagles lost to Jesuit 41-14.

Prosper prepares for homecoming game against McKinney Boyd

Ana Arredondo and Grace Williamson
October 18, 2019
Sophomore Tyler Bailey rushes the ball after catching a 22-yard pass. He carried it into the end zone to advance Prosper's lead to 28-0. Bailey had previously ran a 2-yard drive for another touchdown in the third quarter

Analysis – Football dominates Plano East in shutout 42-0

Ana Arredondo, Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 2019
Junior Grant Peck, No. 14, signals a thumbs up to an official. Peck is a slot receiver for the team. Slot receivers are played in an offensive formation closest to the sideline.

Eagles stay undefeated with victory over McKinney

Ana Arredondo, Kennedy Wyles, Justin Hudson, and Christi Norris
September 26, 2019
With hands lifted high, senior Hunter Sheffield does not hold back his cheers at the Eagles' matchup against McKinney High Friday, Sept. 20. Although there was a light rain shower late in the third quarter, the student section broke out to sing "Sweet Caroline" together. Prosper came out on top with a win over the Lions 49-14. "My favorite moments of Friday Night Lights are the memories," Sheffield said. "I always tend to meet new people at the game and always establish a friendship, or get to know them better when it's under the lights."

Senior cheers on football team in victory over McKinney

Ana Arredondo and Christi Norris
September 25, 2019

Player of the week Tate Nichols plays game, discusses what to expect at McKinney

Ana Arredondo, Maggie Hale, and Mya Peterson
September 20, 2019
Tate Nichols, No. 15, tackles a Flower Mound player. The Eagles are 3-0 and will play their next game against McKinney High School Friday, Sept. 20 at the McKinney ISD Stadium. The McKinney Lions currently have a record of 2-1 this season.

Analysis – Undefeated Prosper prepares for matchup against McKinney

Ana Arredondo, Editor-in-Chief
September 19, 2019
Varsity players Jacob Ross, No. 80, Deven Mathis, No. 6 and Damien Stuver, No. 56 join the rest of the team in a huddle. At halftime, Flower Mound trailed Prosper, the scoreboard reading 36-0. The Eagles won with a final score of 57-34

Prosper stays undefeated with victory over Flower Mound

Ana Arredondo and Kennedy Wyles
September 17, 2019
Top 5 things to look out for at Flower Mound game

Top 5 things to look out for at Flower Mound game

Karla Hernandez, Justin Hudson, and Ana Arredondo
September 12, 2019
Spirit leader Sam Covert dances at last Friday's USA pep rally. Covert is a spirit leader along with Alyssa Gonzales, Collin Mcdonald and Fifi Nwoaba. Spirit leaders are chosen based on leadership, positivity and overall spirit.

Football shuts out Timber Creek 49-7 in USA theme game

Ana Arredondo and Caroline Wilburn
September 11, 2019
Junior Brad Larson prepares to kick a PAT during the game against Keller Timber Creek, Sept. 6. He has 11 points so far this season. This is his first year on varsity. "Don't give up," Larson said. "There's always hope."

[Photo] Kicking with a Cause

September 10, 2019
Hope Squad plans National Suicide Prevention Week activities

Hope Squad plans National Suicide Prevention Week activities

Ana Arredondo, Editor-in-Chief
September 9, 2019
Seniors Braden Hickey, Beau Preston, Stratton Ortiz, Max Hamilton, Joe Shellberg, Ashlyn Barber, Megan Walters and Tatum Castillo cheer on the Eagles at Children's Health Stadium at Prosper ISD at Friday's game. The nest was packed for the first game of the season against the Rowlett Eagles.

Varsity football beats Rowlett 31-7, looks to win Friday against Timber Creek

Ana Arredondo, Emma Gnidziejko, and Ryan Stanley
September 4, 2019
Hope Squad members McKinley Bownds and Jack Simonini pause for a moment in front of the "Kindness Wall." The students in this new program at the high school are in charge of keeping the board restocked with positive messages. Students can take an encouraging note whenever they need one, or they can pass by it. “I feel that being on Hope Squad is really going to open my eyes,” sophomore member Jordyn Leggiere said. “It will make me happy by being able to help people, and to remind them that they aren’t alone, and that they matter so much.”

[Photo] Out of the Darkness: Hope, Healing, Help

Katie Johnson, Entertainment Editor
October 3, 2019
Sophomore Tyler Bailey, No. 4, runs out of the tunnel holding a Prosper flag with seniors J.T. Lane, No. 28, and Malachi Edwards, No. 92 alongside him. The Eagles beat Rowlett 31-7 in their first game of the season. They will play Keller Timber Creek Friday, Sept. 6 at the Children's Health Stadium.

[Photo] Eagle Brief- Sept. 2-6

September 2, 2019
Friday Aug. 30 will mark the first varsity football game at the newly-opened Children's Health Stadium. The band, color guard and Talonettes will perform their shows during half-time. Read over the regulations guide for restrictions into what spectators can and cannot bring into the new facility.

District releases Friday-night schedule, regulation guide for home-opener

Ana Arredondo, Editor-in-Chief
August 28, 2019
3, Cameron Johnson and 73, Wenallis Thomas prepare to walk across the field at Meet The Eagles. The event took place at the newly opened $48-million stadium. Children's Health has naming rights for 10 years.

Children’s Health Stadium opens to the public, hosts annual Meet The Eagles

Ana Arredondo and Aaron Boateng
August 21, 2019
Juniors Amber DeAngelo and Mya Peterson present the "Best Comedy Segment Award." Staff, along with fellow broadcast members, voted for the winners. The show was hosted by student broadcasters.

Eagle Nation Media hosts annual Talon Awards

Ana Arredondo and Emma Gnidziekjo
May 24, 2019
Newspaper adviser Lisa Roskens awards senior Neha Madhira with her Quill and Scroll honor chord. Quill and Scroll is a journalism honor society. Madhira will wear the chord as she walks across the stage at graduation.

Eagle Brief – May 15-24

Ana Arredondo, Reporter
May 16, 2019
Construction of the stadium and natatorium continues. Children's Health received the district's naming rights. the facility is set to open in August 2019. "There have been other stadiums in the state of Texas where they've partnered with someone, but that's really just a company putting their name on the building," assistant superintendent Greg Bradley said. "With Children's,  not only do we have a partner that impacts athletics, but everyone that uses that stadium and natatorium will be able to benefit."

Children’s Health announces partnership with school district

Ana Arredondo, Reporter and Photographer
May 2, 2019
Junior Hayden Metcalf and several Eagles race on to regionals

Junior Hayden Metcalf and several Eagles race on to regionals

Justin Hudson, Kester Muthalaly, Zach Markey, and Ana Arredondo
April 23, 2019
Director Aaron Tombrella conducts the Varsity Mixed choir April. 17. The choirs will perform their spring show May. 8.

Eagle Brief – April 17

Ana Arredondo, Reporter and Photographer
April 17, 2019
Eagle Nation News is the broadcast show produced by student journalists and advisor, Michael Hatch. The team creates a daily newscast shown live to the students of Prosper High School from 2:07 to 2:17. They have won multiple national awards, including The Best Of Show Award for two consecutive years.

[Photo] Reporters go behind the scenes of Eagle Nation News

April 12, 2019

Reporters go behind the scenes of Eagle Nation News

Kennedy Wyles and Ana Arredondo
April 12, 2019
Senior Marco Punzo places 5th at district tournament. The boys golf team finished 3rd overall, though did not move onto the next round. Punzo will represent the team at Regionals.

Eagle Brief – April 3

Ana Arredondo, Reporter and Photographer
April 3, 2019

Varsity soccer looks to play Rowlett in 1st playoff round

Ana Arredondo and Kennedy Wyles
March 27, 2019

Reporters turn lenses onto Eagle Nation Online

Ana Arredondo and Kennedy Wyles
March 1, 2019
Girls basketball advances in playoffs after a win over Plano, 55-51. With a winning three-pointer from freshman Hadley Murrell, the team is now in the Sweet 16. They'll play Vista Ridge at Davis Field-House at 6 p.m.

Eagle Brief – Feb. 20

Ana Arredondo, Reporter and Photographer
February 20, 2019
Offensive tackle Jake Majors puts on a University of Texas jersey. He committed to play football on Jan. 24. “UT was calling my name,” Majors said. “In my heart, I knew I wanted to stay in Texas and be a Longhorn.”

Junior offensive tackle commits to UT football

Ana Arredondo, Reporter and Photographer
February 14, 2019
Ten senior athletes sign to continue playing sports at the colligate level. Family members, friends and teachers joined them as they committed on Signing Day. They joined athletes for refreshments and congratulations at 7:15 in the Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 6.

Eagle Brief – Feb. 6

Ana Arredondo, Reporter and Photographer
February 6, 2019
Senior Kason Mullins, No. 10, finds the ball in the midfield. The team won 3-2 against Plano East on Friday, Jan. 25. They will play next, Jan. 29 at 7:30 p.m. at home.

Varsity soccer wins in late comeback vs. Plano East, 3-2

Ana Arredondo, Reporter and Photographer
January 29, 2019
Senior Nolan DaRosa, No. 14, dribbles the ball in midfield. The boys will be looking for another win after playing Plano East. The Eagles will play Dallas Jesuit Tuesday, Jan. 29, at 7:30 p.m. at home.

[Photo] Analysis - Soccer looks ahead to district season following slow preseason

January 29, 2019
Junior Jack Simonini runs with the ball down the field in the varsity soccer game against McKinney. They played Tuesday, Jan. 22. The Eagles lost 3-0.

Eagle Brief – Jan. 23

Ana Arredondo, Reporter and Photographer
January 23, 2019
Senior and varsity cheerleader Peyton Fearin waves her pom pom. All of the Prosper cheerleading teams performed at "Meet the Eagles" in Aug. 2018. Prosper Cheer placed 5th at the UIL State championships Jan. 20.

[Photo] Eagle Brief – Jan. 22

Neha Madhira, Editor-in-Chief
January 22, 2019

Varsity soccer players share details about season, play game

Ana Arredondo and Kennedy Wyles
January 18, 2019
Sophomore Emily Reish selects a Post-It note with the message "A million likes will never be enough if you don't like yourself." "The Positivity Board" can be found downstairs outside the library and upstairs by the history halls. All students and faculty members are encouraged to grab an uplifting note and students may keep replenishing them, the librarians and Psychology Club members said. Both groups keep the boards updated.

Psychology club motivates Eagles with “Positivity Board

Sadie-Leigh Gonzales and Ana Arredondo
January 17, 2019
Cade York, No. 98, kicks a 59-yard field goal in the first quarter of the Under Armour All-America game. The kick marked the longest in the game's history. "I wasn’t nervous for the game actually," York said. "It was pretty surreal just because it was a lot more than I expected when I first got there."

Senior kicker plays in Under Armour All-America game

Ana Arredondo, Reporter and Photographer
January 16, 2019
Sophomore Emily Reish selects a Post-It note with the message "A million likes will never be enough if you don't like yourself." "The Positivity Board" can be found downstairs outside the library and upstairs by the history halls. All students and faculty members are encouraged to grab an uplifting note and students may keep replenishing them, the librarians and Psychology Club members said. Both groups keep the boards updated.

Eagle Brief – Jan. 16

Ana Arredondo, Reporter and Photographer
January 16, 2019
Varsity mixed choir carols for the main office staff. They performed Friday, Dec. 14, in the auditorium. They streamed that concert, "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year," live.

[Photo] Eagle Brief - Dec. 18

December 18, 2018
In this Eagle Brief featured Tweet, the wrestling team members available for a photo take a minute to document their performance at the Eagle Duals Holiday Invitational on Dec. 15. According to the Tweet, the boys came out in the champion's position, and the girls claimed second and third spots.

Eagle Brief – Dec. 17

Ana Arredondo, Reporter and Photographer
December 17, 2018
Senior Josh Davis, No. 11, warms-up before a game last season. Davis recently hit the 1,000-point mark in a game against Marcus High School Dec. 4. "Scoring a thousand points, along with a win, was a big deal that night," Davis said.

Senior point guard scores 1,000 points in his career

Ana Arredondo, Reporter and Photographer
December 13, 2018
Senior Khayla Silverio presents her original work piece, focusing on cognitive science. This is Silverio's second year in the PCIS program. "The fact that you get to choose what you want to do and what you want to learn about is a different type of liberation to your approach to education," Silverio said.

[Photo] Scholars present original work pieces at PCIS showcase

December 14, 2018
Senior Khayla Silverio presents her original work piece, focusing on cognitive science. This is Silverio's second year in the PCIS program. "The fact that you get to choose what you want to do and what you want to learn about is a different type of liberation to your approach to education," Silverio said.

[Photo] Scholars present original work pieces at PCIS showcase

Kennedy Wyles, Reporter
December 14, 2018
Prosper Swim & Dive seniors take to the poolside with their parents. Prosper Swim & Dive posted this photo on their Twitter account on Dec. 11. The following words accompanied the photo: "This past Tuesday, McKinney Boyd let us honor our senior swimmers! Trent Samuell, Krezian Frey, Melanie Johnson and Ana Hernandez Flores. We will miss you next year!"

Eagle Brief – Dec. 12

Ana Arredondo, Reporter
December 12, 2018
Kin Toliver, No. 23, looks to make a basket during their game against the Richardson Eagles. They played Friday, Dec. 7 at home. They came up short in a loss, 63-48. In this analysis piece, sports writer Zach Markey says "it is important for Prosper to reign victorious in district games they should win."

Richardson defeats boys basketball 63-49

Justin Hudson and Ana Arredondo
December 10, 2018
Senior point guard Josh Davis, No. 11, will be honored Friday, Dec. 14, before the home varsity game at about 7:25 p.m. for crossing the 1,000-point mark in his varsity career. Here, he waits for the next play in a game earlier this season against McKinney North. Davis ended this game with 11 points. Prosper fell to the Bulldogs 64-72 this night, but they won last night, Dec. 4, against Flower Mound Marcus 52-34.

Eagle Brief – Dec. 5

Ana Arredondo, Paige Ruder, and Haley Medeiros
December 5, 2018
The Debate team holds their awards earned Nov. 30-Dec. 12. For full details on who won what continue reading this edition of the "Eagle Brief," which the staff of Eagle Nation Online compiles daily. In this spot of the paper, students will find meeting announcements that are "Upcoming" and kudos listings that readers may consider "Uplifting." Then, a few items also will be visible on the "Horizon," as well. Readers can find this service-journalism offering daily on the right side of the front-page menu bar.

Eagle Brief – Dec. 3

Haley Medeiros and Ana Arredondo
December 3, 2018
A Frisco Wakeland player tries to block Lake Highlands' shot. They played in this year's Sewell Prosper ISD Tournament Friday, Nov. 30. Lake Highland won against Wakeland, 62-60.

Eagle Brief – Nov. 30

Ana Arredondo, Reporter and Photographer
November 30, 2018
The staff of Eagle Nation Online brings its first installment of the "Eagle Brief." In this spot of the paper, students will find meeting announcements that are "Upcoming" and kudos listings that readers may consider "Uplifting." Then, a few items also will be visible on the "Horizon," as well. Readers can find this service-journalism offering daily on the right side of the front-page menu bar.

Eagle Brief – Nov. 29

Ana Arredondo, Reporter
November 29, 2018
Senior kicker Cade York, No. 27, lays on the turf to reflect on his last football game as a Prosper Eagle. Fellow teammates Derien Ivy, No. 2, Aidan Sciano, No. 44, and Tyler Bailey, No. 17, gather around York. The Eagles fell 63-17 to the Longview Lobos Saturday night at The Star in Frisco.

Longview destroys football 63-17 in second playoff round

Kester Muthalaly, Justin Hudson, and Ana Arredondo
November 26, 2018
While Prosper volleyball may have left the playoff race last week, Kayla Martin, discusses her next games with superintendent Drew Watkins during the Wednesday, Nov. 14, signing party. Martin, a volleyball standout, signed to continue playing her sport with Northeastern University in Boston, Mass., when she goes to college next year. She is one of 14 athletes who took their college commitments public and attended the early morning signing party.

Athletes take careers forward, commit to colleges

Ana Arredondo, Reporter
November 13, 2018
Senior Kayla Martin, No. 3, serves ball to the McKinney Boyd Lady Broncos. Martin and her teammates play Klein at 7 tonight in Huntsville. "If we want to continue our success in playoffs, we have to be mentally focused,” coach Erin Kauffman said. "One thing I've learned this year is we have so much talent, but it doesn't matter how much talent you have if you're not mentally prepared."

Volleyball goes to regional semifinal against Klein

Ana Arredondo, Reporter
November 9, 2018
The cross country girls sign the state title trophy. They took third place at the meet on Nov. 3. "We got to go on the stand to get our medals," senior Madison Christy said. "That was super rewarding.”

Girls cross country team
wins 3rd at state,
continues to compete

Ana Arredondo, Reporter
November 7, 2018
Michelle Morales decorates a cookie inspired by a traditional Mexican skull. The Hispanic community celebrated "Day of the Dead" Nov. 2. "You come together with your family," Spanish teacher Francisco Salas said. "It’s an awesome week of remembering who they were or all the good things you did together."

Students, teachers celebrate
their heritage
through ‘Day of the Dead’

Ana Arredondo, Reporter
November 7, 2018
Prosper prepares to make an attack on the McKinney defense. They defeated the Lions Oct. 2. They'll play Plano Nov. 6 at McKinney High for the regional quarterfinal title on Tuesday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m.

Volleyball faces Plano in regional quarterfinal

Ana Arredondo, Reporter
November 5, 2018
Senior Cade York recognizes his supporters in a small speech in front of all athletes. York was chosen to be an 'Under Armour All-American' and has recently committed to play football at Louisiana State University. "I had to win a competition at a Kohl's kicking camp," York said. "That had been a big goal of mine for a while."

Senior Cade York selected as a 2019 ‘Under Armour All-American’

Ana Arredondo, Reporter and Photojournalist
October 19, 2018
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