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
Katie Johnson

Katie Johnson, Entertainment Editor

Katie Johnson is a junior at Prosper High School and is the Entertainment Editor for Eagle Nation Online. She has an avid interest in filmmaking and plans to pursue a degree in film and media production at the University of Texas. She plans to become a director and work for A24 studios or open her own production company. In school she actively participates in Eagle Production Group, Eagle Nation Online, and PHS the Talon. Outside of school she enjoys shooting short films in her free time and making music.

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The class of 2020 awaits the beginning of their 7 p.m. June 5 graduation ceremony in the Prosper ISD Children's Health Stadium. "Graduating is pretty scary, but I'm looking forward to it and I'm going to miss everyone," senior Karla Hernandez said. The class of 2020 may have not finished their final year in a traditional school building, but district administrators ensured that they would receive a graduation to remember.

Prosper takes graduation ceremony outdoors

Christi Norris, Morgan Reese, Katie Johnson, Emma Hutchinson, and Cate Emma Warren
June 6, 2020
Tame Impala's fourth album, The Slow Rush released on Feb. 14. Entertainment Editor Katie Johnson and Assistant Editor Ryan Stanley hold their phones side-by-side with their favorite songs on screen.

The Slow Rush album review

Ryan Stanley and Katie Johnson
March 3, 2020
Guest speaker and author Dr. Mike Waters delivers an emotional speech at the Black History Month Program. The event was put on by the United Cultural Society Monday, Feb. 24. Waters' account about his fallen friends moved students.

United Cultural Society presents ‘Kingdoms and Contributions’

Morgan Reese, Haley Medeiros, Emily Reish, and Katie Johnson
February 28, 2020

PB&J Ep.06 How will you inspire the future?

Aaron Boateng and Katie Johnson
February 12, 2020

PB&J Ep.05 How can you challenge yourself?

Aaron Boateng and Katie Johnson
January 31, 2020

PB&J Ep.04 Do you have passion?

Aaron Boateng and Katie Johnson
January 17, 2020

‘PB&J’ Principal John Burdett, Katie Johnson & Aaron Boateng

Katie Johnson
January 14, 2020
'PB&J' Principal John Burdett and Aaron Boateng sit down with Kennedy Wyles and Jenna Hutt

‘PB&J’ Principal John Burdett and Aaron Boateng sit down with Kennedy Wyles and Jenna Hutt

Katie Johnson
December 19, 2019
'PB&J' Principal John Burdett, Aaron Boateng & Katie Johnson start new podcast

‘PB&J’ Principal John Burdett, Aaron Boateng & Katie Johnson start new podcast

Katie Johnson and
December 16, 2019
The sign outside the red carpet of the Golden Globe Awards. The 77th Annual Golden Globes will take place Jan. 5, 2020. No females were nominated for best director, best screenplay, best film.

Disappointed but not surprised: No female directors nominated for best motion picture, best director, best screenplay for 77th Annual Golden Globes

Katie Johnson, Entertainment Editor
December 13, 2019
Shannon Gill holds her nephew Braxton Palasota as they continue walking during the 2018 Out of the Darkness Walk. This year will be Prosper's third year hosting one. Prosper’s annual Out of the Darkness Walk will happen Nov. 2 at 8:30 a.m.

Out of the Darkness: Hope, Healing, Help

Katie Johnson, Entertainment Editor
October 3, 2019
Junior Julian Huggins, No. 18, celebrates with his teammates after the Eagles win against Rowlett. The team dominated their first game at the new Children's Health Stadium. Huggins scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter.

Eagle Brief Sept. 9-14

Katie Johnson, Entertainment Editor
September 8, 2019
The view from the camera deck before Meet the Eagles. The event took place Aug. 17, and was the official opening of the Prosper ISD Children's Health Stadium. The event introduced 2019-2020 student athletes.

Football, through a different lens

Katie Johnson, Entertainment Editor
September 4, 2019
An image of the Jonas Brothers "Cool," which released April 4, sits atop a high school trash can. The song already received backlash on social media. According to sophomore reviewer Katie Johnson, despite the enormous success of their debut-single "Sucker" since their six-year break, "Cool" sounds like an unreleased song from 2005, and not in a good way.

Song Review: Jonas Brothers ‘Cool’ equals not so-cool,’ mediocre summer song trapped in early 2000s

Katie Johnson, Staff Writer
April 25, 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."

[Photo] Children's Health announces partnership with school district

May 2, 2019

Pique Episode 3: Host Katie Johnson discusses
Avengers Endgame theories with Claire Mayden

Katie Johnson, Staff writer / Podcast host
April 23, 2019
A bloody handprint faces toward the school. About every 20 minutes in the state of Texas, someone is hurt or killed in a vehicular accident involving alcohol.

Prosper stages car crash at the school front for ‘Shattered Dreams’

Kester Muthalaly and Katie Johnson
April 7, 2019
Kester Muthalaly holds up his promposal poster with Courtney Yates after a successful promposal. Prom night is April 6, at Southfork's Oil Baron's Ballroom. "I was super nervous before, but God put it all together," Muthalaly said.

Eagle Brief – March 28

Katie Johnson, Reporter
March 28, 2019

Pique Episode 2 features behind-the-scenes ‘listen’ with Nico Ray

Katie Johnson, Staff Writer
March 22, 2019
In episode one of "Pique," host Katie Johnson interviews Noah Paape and Reed Gerritson of the band Cadence. The duo share upcoming events for their band. Throughout the podcast Paape and Gerritson share personal stories of the band and their friendship.

Pique Episode 1 – Noah Paape, Reed Gerritson of Cadence share band’s story

Katie Johnson, Staff Writer / Pique Host
February 19, 2019
Noah Paape, left, and Reed Gerritsen, right, wear no shoes after school. Noah started going shoeless three months ago. After being dress coded, he started a petition to go to school shoeless.

Student starts ‘soleful’ petition
to go shoeless after being dress-coded

Katie Johnson, Staff Writer
January 25, 2019
Zayn Malik released his sophomore album, 'Icarus Falls' Dec. 14. The album has 27 songs and is one hour and 29 minutes long. According to reviewer Katie Johnson, "The album has dreamy harmonies and thought-provoking lyrics."

Review – ZAYN’s new album ‘Icarus Falls’ gives contemporary take on archaic love songs

Katie Johnson, Reporter
December 20, 2018
Sophomore columnist Katie Johnson listens to the latest album from the band The 1975, which released today, Nov. 30. According to Johnson, "A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships" is worth purchasing, but she does let readers know some of the lyrics do carry explicit themes. "The album is worth buying as no other one is like it," Johnson said. "The euphoric, synthesized piano beats mixed with the complex metaphors of the lyrics take the listener to another world."

Album Review – Columnist says it’s worth buying:
‘A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships’ by The 1975

Katie Johnson, Staff Writer
November 30, 2018
Twenty One Pilots performed at the American Airlines Center Nov. 7. The duo had a packed setlist filled with both old and new songs. Following the last song of the night "Trees," Tyler Joseph, right, and Josh Dun, left, came together to thank the audience.

REVIEW – ‘Twenty One Pilots – Bandito Tour’ engages fans

Katie Johnson, Staff Writer
November 19, 2018
Survivor Sandra Johnson looks out a window as she talks about her battle with breast cancer. In the attached column, Johnson's granddaughter shares her feelings on the diagnosis. "I just froze, I sobbed a few tears, and then I faced it."

[Photo] 'Faith saw me through' - Breast cancer survivor recounts her battle in granddaughter's column

October 19, 2018
Survivor Sandra Johnson looks out a window as she talks about her battle with breast cancer. In the attached column, Johnson's granddaughter shares her feelings on the diagnosis. "I just froze, I sobbed a few tears, and then I faced it."

‘Faith saw me through’ – Breast cancer survivor recounts her battle in granddaughter’s column

Katie Johnson, Columnist
October 19, 2018
In a contest held by 'The Truth' and 'Chegg', Payne will visit the winning school and hold a private Q&A and concert. The winner will also receive a $10,000 grant for the music department. The contest runs from Oct 16 - Nov 13. Participants can enter daily and receive bonus votes by doing daily tasks.

Contest seeks to bring
former ‘One Direction’ member, Liam Payne,
to winning school for private concert, Q&A

Katie Johnson, Reporter
October 17, 2018
All that remains from the crash site is the wreckage of the Prosper Town Center sign, following the car crash Monday, Sept. 10.

Car accident on Preston Road hospitalizes former student

Katie Johnson and Nicole Miguez
September 11, 2018
In an Eagle Time interview on Thursday, Aug. 30, Katie Johnson asks superintendent Dr. Drew Watkins to provide tips for students on how to avoid traffic issues. One of his tips included leaving earlier to get to school. “We’re at Capacity,” Dr. Watkins said. “I encourage students to start earlier. Give yourself adequate time, and everybody needs to assume people won’t always follow the traffic laws.”

High school students face traffic jams as community grows

Katie Johnson, Reporter
September 10, 2018
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