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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Anisha Mandem

Anisha Mandem, Assistant Editor

Anisha is a junior, and this is her third year on ENO. She is currently an Assistant Editor and the Editorial Section Editor. Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, she moved to Texas at the end of 2021 and works for the newspaper as a writer and a videographer. She is also the founder and president of the non-profit NeuroNext Foundation, the PHS Model UN team, and is a part of SNHS. Outside of school, she enjoys playing the piano, running, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

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Sitting at his desk, biology teacher Matthew Nicholls prepares the lesson plan for his next class. Nicholls was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes a few years ago. “It’s not something people need to feel ashamed about,” Nicholls said, “it’s just a part of who you are. It can definitely be frustrating at times, but it can teach you so many things as well.”

Teachers, staff raise awareness in honor of diabetes month

Anisha Mandem, Assistant Editor
November 15, 2023
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[Photo] English teacher’s ‘direct’ teaching style influences students

October 19, 2023
Senior Jaxon Tan competed in the All-Region Choir Audition on Oct. 14 and placed among the top 15 for his voice part. This is Tans second year competing as a tenor two. He will be advancing to the next round. I feel really prepared, Tan said. Im really excited to move on and see how far I can go.

Prosper choir auditions at All-Region, advances 13 students

Anisha Mandem, Assistant Editor
October 16, 2023
Sitting in the animation studio, sophomore Rocco Spampinato works on his current project - a follow-up to the award winning animation, Lift. This experience really helped me understand how the animation process works, Spampinato said. Im looking forward to my future animations because of it.

Award-winning animator reflects on process, memorable moments with 1st project

Anisha Mandem, Assistant Editor
October 4, 2023
During the pep rally, Principal Nick Jones gets ready to introduce The Talonettes. This is PHSs second pep rally. The next five will be held throughout the football season.

[Photo] Eagle Brief: Sept. 18 – 24

September 18, 2023
Texas requires all public school classrooms to have an emergency plan. The poster displays standard response for students and adults (faculty). Lockdown procedures only present what to do in a classroom.

Editorial: More drills could help ensure safety

ENO Staff and Anisha Mandem
September 8, 2023
Standing at a lab table, chemistry teacher Beverly Hassell helps sophomores Bosch Qiu, Yousuf Ali and Kushal Kathuria conduct an experiment. “I want to treat the kids in my classroom just like I would want a teacher to treat my own kids, Hassell said. They are like my family.

Science teacher’s passion motivates students

Anisha Mandem, Assistant Editor
August 29, 2023
At the forefront of the choir room, junior Neil Katta works on a student council assignment. He is the class president for the junior class. Katta participates in football, HOSA and choir . I get to be at the forefront of everything, Katta said. Its really cool to be involved with the school.

[Photo] Junior class president reflects on leadership

August 23, 2023
The first Model UN club meeting is Aug. 28 before and after school.

[Photo] Eagle Brief Aug. 21-25

August 21, 2023
The Prosper Independent School District contains more than 28,000 students. This school year at Prosper High started with a population of around 3,400 students. “If they hadn’t opened Walnut Grove, we would have had well over 4,400 this year, assistant Principal Dr. Lute Croy said. That was the main purpose, to alleviate the strain.

New high school opens, impacts population at Prosper

Anisha Mandem, Assistant Editor
August 18, 2023

News mag provides resources for new students

Kaya Miller, Tess Gagliano, Gracie Archibeque, Lauren Clayton, Riley McConnell, Sofia Ayala, Juliana Cruz, Erica Deutsch, Anisha Mandem, Jake Radcliffe, Isabel Multer, and Neena Sidhu
August 11, 2023
Holding up the number 11, the ENN season 11 crew finish off a day of summer bootcamp. ENN is the sister broadcast journalism program to ENO. We are so excited for this new year, senior Landry Long said. Its going to be awesome. Make sure to tune in. This photo features: Isabel Multer, Madi Koepp, Kross Nickerson, Landry Long, Coleman Meier, Parker Reynolds, Colton Boston, Bradston Swick, Christina Krasnova, Cali Swick, Will Norris, Dylan Mize, Evan Athre, Vivienne Pecory, Imogen Perez, and Nuala Adams.

Students share summer 2023 highlights

Kaya Miller, Erica Deutsch, Jake Radcliffe, Isabel Multer, Riley McConnell, Sofia Ayala, Anisha Mandem, and Will Ligon
August 9, 2023

PHS video tour to aid in new student navigation

Kaya Miller and Anisha Mandem
August 2, 2023
Broken glass fills this view of sophomore Kritika Kothas family car. Kothas sister took this picture as she hid in the vehicle, which had been shot at during the shooting at Allen Premium Outlets. The shooting occurred May 6. I didn’t scream or anything, she said. I was more frozen. I was sitting in the car, and I was terrified. I didn’t know what was going to happen.

Students share personal experiences from Allen mall shooting

Anisha Mandem, Reporter
May 24, 2023
Holding the trombone, junior Jack Ballard walks into one of the practice rooms. Ballard has been in the Prosper Mighty Eagle Band since his freshman year. Ballard will perform in an upcoming competition in the beginning of November.

Trombone player’s ‘mature sound’ inspires band, friends

Anisha Mandem, Reporter
October 17, 2022
In a graphic made on Canva, Neena Sidhu highlights the contents of the article, advisory opinions and facts. The opinion piece was written by Neena Sidhu. The news piece was written by Anisha Mandem, Kaya Miller and Alex Drum.

Schedule updates create extra time, obstacles

Neena Sidhu, Anisha Mandem, Kaya Miller, and Alex Drum
October 4, 2022
Facing the field, senior Ben Hanbaly watches the play unfold. Hanbaly plays as wide receiver. The game ended with a score of 49-0.

Football shuts out Rock Hill 49-0 in 1st ‘Pride of Prosper’ game

September 27, 2022
The PHS Orchestra members gather around the picnic table to pour themselves some drinks and get some ice cream. The purpose of the social was to meet new members in the orchestra. Their first concert of the 2022-2023 school year will be held Oct. 20 at the PHS Auditorium.

Orchestra starts off year with ice cream social

Erica Deutsch and Anisha Mandem
September 15, 2022
Students navigate the passing period crowd to head to their new advisory classes during Eagle Time, which comes after second period each day. Students have expressed concerns over the change, but Principal Nicholas Jones said the new rules should help students. “With a few small adjustments, we can make all students happy, Jones said. I think advisory is worth it.

New changes to Eagle Time affect students

Anisha Mandem, Kaya Miller, and Alex Drum
August 29, 2022
Sitting in his office, Principal John Burdett discusses plans for the day with Secretary Kim Winnubst. This year will be the last year for Burdett at Prosper, after being principal for five years. “Being with kids, just creating things, spaces and structures that can help students find their passion and pursue it, helping them grow and fulfill their purpose in life,” Burdett said. “That’s my favorite piece.” 

Principal shares memorable moments, future plans

Anisha Mandem and Jake Radcliffe
May 24, 2022
Senior and Executive Feature Editor Gabriella Winans walks back from the stage after receiving her medal in the state University Interscholastic League Headline Writing contest. Winans has competed for Prosper in UIL journalism invitational and official meets all four years of high school. She placed sixth at UIL State this year on May 6.

Feature Editor reflects on journalism as ‘the best thing that could have happened’

Anisha Mandem and Khushi Patel
May 18, 2022
During her class, medical CTE teacher Juli Thomas explains a question to Medical Terminology student Trevin Reagan. Thomas began teaching after being in the medical field for more than 30 years. They stop you and say, Thank you for helping me, Thomas said. Thats the biggest reward. She has been teaching for 8 years now.

Teacher’s love for helping others has been the ‘biggest reward’

Anisha Mandem, Reporter
March 22, 2022

2 educators’ experiences lead to creating podcast

Sofia Ayala and Anisha Mandem
January 11, 2022

[Video] Robotics team deals with challenges, growing

Anisha Mandem, Reporter
September 30, 2021
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