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The Student Voice of Prosper High School

Eagle Nation Online
The Student Voice of Prosper High School

Eagle Nation Online
Gabriella Winans

Gabriella Winans, Executive Feature Editor

Gabriella Winans was born in Athens, Ohio, and moved to Prosper, Texas in the summer of 2015. A current senior, this is her third year on staff. In her free time, Gabby enjoys writing, reading, watching TV and movies, hanging out with friends and family, and riding horses. She hopes to continue writing throughout high school, with the goal of publishing a novel one day.

Honors & Awards:

2020 UIL District Feature Writing 1st place, Headline Writing 2nd place
2020 UIL Regionals Feature Writing 4th place, alternate to UIL State
9 individual Best of SNO publications
6 individual ILPC placements
2 Best in Texas Superior Ratings
PHS Writer of the Year, 2020-2021
NSPA and TAJE Student Journalist National Honor Roll
Quill & Scroll Honor Society member
National Honor Society member

All content by Gabriella Winans
Giving his keynote speech Saturday, Oct. 16, Scott Pelley speaks to student journalists and their advisers from schools across Texas. Pelley attended the Texas Association of Journalism Educators Annual Convention in San Antonio, Texas, from Oct. 16-18. Pelley is a 60 Minutes correspondant, and is currently in his 17th season with the show.

‘60 Minutes’ reporter Scott Pelley on giving ‘voices’ to those who are ‘voiceless’

October 19, 2021
Pink-out pep rally honors Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Pink-out pep rally honors Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 9, 2021
In honor of Constitution Day, Sept. 17, Eagle Nation Online journalists met with the districts in-house attorney Jeff Crownover. In the interview, they discussed students First Amendment rights, as well as Crownovers career journey. The two articles are attached, along with the full audio-recording of the meeting.

[Photo] Reporters interview district’s in-house attorney

September 17, 2021
On the phone, Eagle Nation News adviser Michael Hatch speaks with Stephen Chbosky, the director of Dear Evan Hansen. Hatch co-hosts a podcast called Faith Spotting, where he discusses movies and interviews people in the film industry. “We felt a great responsibility (while filming,) Chbosky said. Not only to this movie, of course, but also to this industry that we love.

Exclusive: ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ director on mental health, talks movie’s message to teenagers

October 5, 2021
Flags ready, color guard members make their way down the street. Lindsay Kusmierczak leads the group. At the community pep rally, following the parade, the color guard gave a performance for the community.

Return of parade provides homecoming celebration

September 24, 2021
Shortly after the events of 9/11, now Special Education Department aide Nicholas Harrington prepares to be deployed to Afghanistan. Harrington joined the U.S. Army just after he graduated high school in 2000. You know, in the army, you train for combat, and you train for battle overseas or enemy forces, but during a time like 9/11, you don’t really know what to expect,” Harrington said. So, it was kind of scary in that aspect, not really knowing what to expect. That was on everyone’s mind, just, you know, family and friends, and the American way of life. It was literally under attack.

From far away: 9/11 through U.S. soldier’s eyes

September 10, 2021
On a tour of Dallas Baptist University, senior Gabriella Winans visits Pilgrim Chapel, the campus church. The chapel opened in 1878, and still holds service today. Dallas Baptist University will be attending PISDs College Night, which will be hosted by Rock Hill Monday, Sept. 13, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

News Brief: Rock Hill to host ‘College Night’ for all PISD high schoolers

September 9, 2021
Engineering practicum students plan inventions in long-term project

Engineering practicum students plan inventions in long-term project

September 1, 2021

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

August 25, 2021

Roan talks on overcoming past hardships, ‘encouraging’ students to take risks

August 24, 2021
In the newsroom, seniors Christi Norris, Amanda Hare and Caleb Audia record the Historys Forgotten podcast. They recorded Episode 1 of Season 2 of the podcast to start off the new year. This show features Charles Wittlesy who fought in World War I.

[Photo] Podcast: History’s Forgotten – Season 2 – Episode 1 – Charles Whittlesey

August 19, 2021
As the sun sets, senior Gabriella Winans takes a picture of the outside her plane window after landing in Dallas from Orlando, Florida. Winans visited Disney World with her family this summer. Disney World is definitely one of my favorite places, so I was really glad I got to go again, Winans said, especially after not traveling due to the pandemic for so long.

[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.

Student writer reviews accomplishments from 2020-21 year

June 24, 2021
Sitting in the bed of his truck for his senior pictures, senior Joshua Walker smiles. Walker plans to follow in his cousins footsteps, who is a sergeant and infantryman in the United States Marines, by joining the service himself after graduation on Saturday, May 22. My cousin has always been very motivating towards me and spoke highly of the Marine Corps and all it has to offer, so I decided I wanted to challenge myself to earn the title, Walker said. Because if not me then who, and if not now then when?

Graduation to infantry: Senior follows in cousin’s footsteps, joins U.S. Marine Corps to serve, learn

May 19, 2021
Displaying the school boards decision, the graphic explains the face mask policy for the 2021-2022 school year. The district announced April 19 that face masks will be optional for students and staff in the coming school year. “Personally, I think it’s great that they made masks optional because hopefully by that time everyone will be vaccinated if they’re able to,” junior Alyssa Clark said. “By making masks optional, people can choose the decision that works best for their lifestyle.”

District establishes masks as optional for 2021-22

April 21, 2021
Standing in shock, junior Danielle Walls is crowned with the title of Teen Miss Princess of America at the Princess of America national beauty pageant in November 2020. This was only Walls second time competing in a beauty pageant. I still think about it every single day, Walls said. I get butterflies just talking about it because it was one of the best experiences of my life.

Center stage: Junior beauty queen claims national title, credits her faith

April 15, 2021
Looking up at their camera, seniors Tyler Asuncion and Katie Johnson prepare to begin filming. Both Asuncion and Johnson are a part of the audio video production (AVP) class. I got involved in AVP during sophomore year, and Ive just kind of been going from there, Asuncion said. Ive met and worked with amazing people, been allowed to flex my creativity to an unprecedented degree, and been given the chance to send films Ive worked on to national film festivals.

Audio video production students reach new heights, film North Texas Irish Festival

March 25, 2021
After an All-Region concert, pre-COVID-19, 2020 graduate Maddi Weaver, 2020 Frisco graduate Joseph Cui, and sophomore Devin Pham gather for a picture. At the time, this marked Phams third year in All-Region band. Now, he has qualified for a fourth straight time. Being in an All-Region band has been one of the best experiences of my life, Pham said. I learned so much about being a musician and met great people throughout the experience.

Clarinetist plays his way into All-State band

January 22, 2021
Holding up a sign for his Flight Crew buddy, second grader Eli Mahan supports varsity senior football player Jackson Berry at a home football game. Government teacher Irish Mahan, Eli Mahans mom, said that her son always makes sure to wear his Berry #5 T-shirt when he goes to games. My son loves being a part of this program, Mahan said. Jackson (Berry) has written to Eli every single week of his football season, offering encouragement and advice.

Football’s Flight Crew allows for role models, encouragement for children

December 15, 2020
Sophomore Connor Striegels great-grandfather (left), a former railroad employee, shakes hands with a friend in this photo, which sits in Striegels house. Striegel said he has a love for trains that first originated with his familys relationships to them. My great-grandpa used to drive trains, Striegel said. He started in 1945, and worked all the way up until 1976.

Student shares train hobby with others after generations inspire him

November 12, 2020
While sitting in class, reviewer and junior Alyssa Clark listens to the latest Ariana Grande album, Positions. The album dropped on Oct. 30 with production from multiple people under Republic Records. After years of being publicly scrutinized and watched over, Grande takes control of the narrative behind her relationships and puts it all into this album, Clark said. Her vulnerability and true feelings are key points that make this album so unique and special, and truly unlike anything else she has released in the past, which is really beautiful.

Review: ‘Positions’ covers new love in 6th Ariana Grande album

November 3, 2020
As the 2020 presidential election nears, sophomore Neena Sidhu has placed an I Voted sticker on her laptop. Another student, senior Cole Kindiger, has created the non-profit group called Schools of Thought, which tries to get students involved in the political process. I think its important to vote because we have that opportunity here in the U.S., Sidhu said. People should take full advantage of that to create a better and safer environment for every single person.

Students head out to vote, create group
to encourage election participation

October 30, 2020
To practice her photography skills, junior Paige Hursman takes a photo of the empty cafeteria. Hursman said that shes loved taking pictures since she was little. I am very passionate about photography, Hursman said. I feel that it can allow me to show my true skills and express myself through captures.

[Photo] Eagle Brief: Sept. 28-Oct. 2

September 28, 2020
Smoke covers the California sky, as the El Paso wildfire burns through a forest. Sareena Sandhu, who took this picture, said that shes gone fire chasing to look at the damage of the wildfire. We could see the fire from across the bay, Sandhu said. We could actually see the flames in the distance.

California wildfires rage on, cause families to prepare for evacuation

September 23, 2020
Following the passing of Chadwick Boseman, Black Panther, 4-year-old Drake Freeney plays with a Black Panther action figure. Ashlee Freeney, Drake Freeneys mother, said that having her son identify with a superhero that he sees as similar to him has been huge. Its been pivotal for him to have a superhero to look up to that looks like him, Freeney said. He loves how Black Panther is always helping people. It makes him want to do the same.

‘Black Panther’ star’s passing affects fans, leaves parents with dilemma

September 10, 2020
As Hurricane Laura strikes southern Louisiana and Texas, a student watches the hurricanes path. Teachers, students and community members here took action to help loved ones and to protect property. Hurricane Laura was updated Wednesday afternoon to a Category 4 storm. Once making landfall, the storm brought winds of up to 150 mph.

Hurricane Laura impacts families, makes landfall as Category 4

August 28, 2020
Admisdt the coronavirus pandemic, junior Morgan Reeses school supplies sit ready for her next virtual class to begin at the high school. Morgan counts as one of the more than 6,800 students across the district to choose e-learning. The district also offered an in-person option to its more than 18,000 total students. Online learning has definitely been a learning experience for both students and teachers, Reese said. At times I’ve felt left out and like there was no way for me to get help because the teacher has to focus on teaching the in-person students.

Hybrid online classes cause learning adjustments

August 25, 2020
Art teacher Judy Seay works on a piece of her artwork at the end of the school day. “I love art, and it has always been a part of my life, Seay said. “Ive always thought it (art) was the coolest thing.

National Art Honor Society to hold Arts & Crafts Fair

December 9, 2019
Sophomore Cecilia Draper, center sits with family in Uruguay. Drapers family first moved to Colleyville, Texas, prior to relocating in Prosper in 2018. “Before the move I was basically living in a fantasy world, because I was excited for what was coming next. Draper said. “But once you actually move, thats a whole different thing.

From Uruguay to the United States

November 7, 2019
Theatre students Austin Mann and Tori England, who play Donna Sheridan and Sam Carmichael, practice for Mamma Mia. “I am hoping that our students have an amazing experience, Theatre Director Vicki Kirkley said. And that they have learned how to put together a production that is high quality so that the audience loves it when they come.”

Theatre students, directors prepare for showings of ‘Mamma Mia’

October 30, 2019
Government teacher Rodney McCall sits with his son. This picture hangs on the bulletin board in McCalls classroom. But mental health illness is very real, McCall said. And, I literally watched an extremely brilliant person become so consumed with hate that was caused by her mental illness, and addiction to prescription drugs.

Parent alienation leads to son’s death; now, dad speaks out

October 15, 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.”

Hope Squad program starts up at Prosper, plans to change lives

September 5, 2019
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