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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Caitlyn Kennedy

Caitlyn Kennedy, Design Editor

Caitlyn Kennedy is a Senior, and this is her second year on staff as Design Editor. She was born and raised in Hebron, Kentucky and recently moved to Prosper, Texas. She enjoys running Cross Country, playing guitar, working at the Grace Bridge Warehouse, reading, painting, listening to music, eating at Jimbos Pizza, and hanging out with friends. You can contact her at prosper.eaglenationonline@gmail.com

All content by Caitlyn Kennedy
In this episode, freshmen Jake Radcliffe, sophomore Christian Alfano and seniors Aiden Ulmer and Michael Ramirez discuss crunch culture in the gaming industry, how it affects games and developers and some possible solutions. Crunch culture is when game developers are forced to work many hours of overtime in order to meet previously set deadlines. Crunch culture gets worse every day in the gaming industry, and the cast's goal in this episode is to spread awareness to just how bad it has become. (Photo taken by Caitlyn Kennedy, digitally constructed image by Christian Alfano)

[Photo] Podcast: The Game Room – Episode 3 – The Dangers of Crunch Culture

February 9, 2022
In a digitally created image created on Canva.com by Design Editor Caitlyn Kennedy, the podcast title “CK-1” is shown on an outline of a graduating student. Kennedy’s weekly podcast with Principal Dr. John Burdett covers local initiatives and school events taking place in the Prosper community. In the third episode of the podcast series, Burdett and Kennedy cover the topic of student spirit week, hats in dress code, as well as locks on bathroom doors.

Podcast: CK-1 – Episode 3 – Burdett highlights bathroom locks, spirit week

Caitlyn Kennedy, Design Editor
November 18, 2021
In a digitally created image created on Canva.com by Design Editor Caitlyn Kennedy, the podcast title "CK-1" is shown on an outline of a graduating student. Kennedy's weekly podcast with Principal Dr. John Burdett covers local initiatives and school events taking place in the Prosper community. In the second episode of the podcast series, Burdett and Kennedy cover the topic of student Makayla Noble, and updates to her health journey to recovery.

Podcast: CK-1 – Episode 2 – Burdett highlights Makayla Noble’s fight, fundraisers

Caitlyn Kennedy and Caleb Audia
November 10, 2021
Standing in front of a Hope Squad banner, principal John Burdett and senior Caitlyn Kennedy pose for a picture. In the podcast series titled CK-1, Burdett and Kennedy talk about upcoming events and impactful initiatives the school is taking to include students and improve the community. Burdett and Kennedy plan on producing more podcasts over the school year, discussing important topics such as mental health awareness, inclusion and student-school relationships.

Podcast: CK-1 – Season 1 – Episode 1 – Burdett highlights services for students

Caitlyn Kennedy and Caleb Audia
October 26, 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 that's okay. We still have a healthy lead," head coach Erin Kauffman. "We're playing really well right now. We're playing hard. Our defense is better than its been in a while. Our passing looks good, and overall I'm really happy with what we're doing."

Varsity, freshman volleyball teams shut-out Plano West

Caitlyn Kennedy and Alyssa Clark
August 26, 2021
Dancing in the street, junior and Jimbo's Pizza employee Caitlyn Kennedy celebrates Cinco de Mayo at Celina Square. The town of Celina hosted the annual Cinco de Mayo festival on the square May 1. The performance included many dancers, among them was Kennedy and Jimbo's Pizza employee Anthony Torres.

Celina town square celebrates Cinco de Mayo

Caitlyn Kennedy, Site Design Editor
May 6, 2021
The Jimbo's Pizza sign hangs on the wall on the stage. One of the owner, Dago Rodriguez's, close friends made this sign for him. "I came to Jimbo's for pizza and left with a life long friend," customer Ben Jones said. "Something I learned later was his pizza was how he gets everyone to do what he wants. So I decided to 'hang' around, hoping to find out his secret for making pizza."

Starting from scratch: local pizza shop owner builds legacy, continues Cinco de Mayo traditions with Celina event

Caitlyn Kennedy, Site Design Editor
April 29, 2021
Aiming down the field, sophomore Brett Kemper shoots at his targets. Students started their season in November and continued into the spring semester. "We generally have 10 to 15 kids competing in each event," Butts said. "We also have some specialty events coming that are international competitions, which just means in the Olympic shooting style."

Team members shoot for clay, skeet & trap success

Caitlyn Kennedy, Design Editor
March 22, 2021
Senior Kylie Sicilian watches her truss break. Sicilian plans on going to Alabama University and majoring in aerospace engineering. "My least favorite thing about the project was constructing the design," Sicilian said. "But, so far, I have learned from this project how to figure out the calculations needed to build a stable bridge and being able to work with the tools that you are given."

[Photo] Students test self-made bridges in engineering competition

Amanda Hare and Caleb Audia
March 5, 2021
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. "We're doing this to support Black lives."

[Photo] Eagle Brief: March 1-5

February 26, 2021

Robots face off in weightlifting competition

Caitlyn Kennedy, Caleb Audia, and Amanda Hare
January 29, 2021
A graphic made by graphic designer and junior Caitlyn Richey depicts the numbers of the presidential inauguration on Wednesday, Jan. 20. Due to COVID-19, this inauguration was different from past years', as shown in the lower people in attendance. The inauguration occured throughout the day and featured the swear-in ceremony, Biden's inaugural address, a virtual parade and a concert with celebrity performers.

[Video] Biden takes oath of office in unconventional inauguration

Caitlyn Richey and Amanda Hare
January 20, 2021
Engineering students put robots to test in competition

Engineering students put robots to test in competition

Caleb Audia, Amanda Hare, and Caitlyn Kennedy
January 15, 2021
In Texas, all riders 20 and younger need a helmet. Graphic Designer Caitlyn Richey designed this infographic after researching motorcycle laws. “Typically helmets are one of the No. 1 things that people notice because that is what makes you a human on the bike,” counselor and rider Bobby Storey said. “White helmets and yellow helmets, people tend to recognize."

[Video] Riding safely in style: Motorcyclists share their precautions when taking road

Caitlyn Kennedy, Design Editor
January 7, 2021
Shining a light on their homemade solar-powered car, group members junior Abigail Griffith, senior Kylie Sicilian and senior Joshua Cammack prep before the race begins. Performances in the event earned students a test grade, and the winners received 10 extra bonus points. "I want to go into the engineering field, so I chose this class and I'm taking another class for engineering as well," Sicilian said. "I plan on going to Alabama University and majoring in aerospace engineering."

[Video] Engineering’s solar-powered cars race to learn

Maddie Moats, Amanda Hare, and Caleb Audia
November 10, 2020
Tucking into her dive, sophomore Shaelyn Haiman spins upside down during the dive portion of the meet against Rock Hill and Frisco's Memorial High. The divers competed at 5:30 p.m. while the swim teams began at 7 p.m. This marked the team's sixth meet.

Swim, dive teams win against Rock Hill, Memorial

Caleb Audia and Caitlyn Kennedy
November 4, 2020

[Video] Swim team faces off in meet against Rock Hill, Lovejoy

Morgan Reese, Photographer, Reporter
October 8, 2020
Officer Allen Adams and Lucas Corona are spending time together infront of Furr Elementary School. this photo first appeared on PISD Twitter account on Sep. 16. “Children these days, they need to see some positivity,” Adams said. “We've got so much negative going on in the world that it's just something that our society needs to see these days and see that there is still good in the world.”

New wheels: Officer ‘handles’ student bike theft

Caitlyn Kennedy, Site Design Editor
October 7, 2020
With their horns up, the Prosper Mighty Eagle Band practices their 2020 halftime show. The band is set to perform their show with scores from Earth Wind and Fire at home football games. "I am sad that we won't be able to march a full competition show," senior Xander Byrd said. "But I am glad that we are able to put a new show together even though it is different and smaller."

[Photo] Band program marches on, despite COVID-19 guidelines

September 23, 2020
The Talon radio goes on air this semester. It is live 24 hours in a day, seven days in a week, every week of the year. "The incredibly talented students of the Radio/Digital Audio Technology I & II class have created an internet radio station quite literally from the ground up," Michal Hatch says. "There's a little bit of something for everyone."

The Talon radio station goes on air

Caitlyn Kennedy, Design Editor
September 15, 2020
Sophomore Aubrey O'Connell races in the 5,000-meter competition. O'Connell won the state meet and was named "Athlete of the Year." "If there’s one thing I learned about Aubrey this year, is she’s got more fight than anybody, and she definitely proved that today," assistant coach Ty Morton said. "She was behind until about 200 meters left, and that other girl couldn’t handle what Aubrey was bringing with her."

[Photo] Sophomore runner goes extra mile

December 16, 2019
The girls cross country team displays their winnings after placing third at the UIL 6A state championship. Sophomore Aubrey O'Connell placed first, senior Tatum Castillo placed 21st and Alexis Svoboda placed 26th. O'Connell won the race and is this year's 6A State Champion.

[Photo] Girls cross country places 3rd overall at state meet

November 14, 2019
The girls varsity team holds up their first place regional trophy following the meet on Oct. 26. "The team ran well together, pushed each other and finished strong," assistant coach Jackie Crisp said. "They did a great job today."

Girls cross country dominates regionals, makes run for state

Caroline Wilburn and Caitlyn Kennedy
November 8, 2019
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