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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Kaya Miller

Kaya Miller, Co-Editor-in-Chief

Kaya Miller, originally from Los Angeles, California, moved to Prosper, Texas in 2017. She attends Prosper High School as a senior. This is her third year on staff, and she is co-editor-in-chief of Eagle Nation Online and editor-in-chief of the print newspaper Eagle Nation Times. Miller is on the Prosper debate team as historian. She is also president of the Spanish Honor Society. Miller is also on the Dallas Rowing Club Juniors team. In her free time, she enjoys baking and playing guitar.

All content by Kaya Miller
During a triathlon race, senior Eli McWard completes the cycling distance. The order of the races starts with swimming, then biking, then running. A good support team has been the backbone for whenever anything is both going great, but also not going great, McWard said. I think especially through the lows when youre doubting yourself, theyre the ones reminding you – you love this sport, not because of your performances and how well youre doing at races, but because you enjoy waking up every day, and training and pushing yourself to find new limits.

With hopes set on Olympics, triathlete wins 2023 African Championships

Kaya Miller, Co Editor-in-chief
November 30, 2023
In the PHS gym, senior Courtney Reed gets ready to donate blood. Carter Blood Care works with the HOSA organization to host a blood drive for students today, Nov. 27. Seniors can get an honor cord for graduation if they donate twice – once in the first semester and once in the second semester. There will be another opportunity for 16-year-olds (with a parent-signed form) and 17-year-olds (and older) to donate in the spring. Every blood drive we do saves so many lives, HOSA sponsor and health sciences teacher Kelli Factor said. As you know, there is a massive shortage of blood available, so this really does make a difference for our community. Every pint collected can save up to three lives.

Eagle Brief: Nov. 27 – Dec. 3

Kaya Miller, Co Editor-in-chief
November 27, 2023
In the PHS arena, senior Ayden Ames commits to UT Austin for D1 Volleyball on Signing Day. Ames switched her commitment from University of Nebraska to UT. The PHS Volleyball team qualified for the UIL State tournament.

Eagle Brief: Nov. 13 – 19

Kaya Miller, Co Editor-in-chief
November 13, 2023
Wearing a cross country shirt under his overalls, senior Max Miller is introduced as a spirit leader at Meet the Eagles. Miller made it to UIL State Cross Country Championships for the third year as a Varsity Elite athlete. He also is a pianist and Spanish Honor Society vice president.

Cross Country State-qualifier Max Miller finds success from small steps

Kaya Miller and Riley McConnell
November 10, 2023
In front of Reynolds Middle School, the bond lawn signs promote voting. Early voting for the bond ended on Nov. 3, but election day is today, Nov. 7. Voters can vote for each individual proposition A-D. I think it is vital for 18-year-olds, and high schoolers in general, to be politically aware and begin voting as soon as possible, senior Jake Kinchen said. Local voting is arguably more important than national voting, as the day-to-day impacts are even more clear.

Students show low participation, interest in elections

Kaya Miller, Co Editor-in-chief
November 7, 2023
Holding a trophy, varsity volleyball seniors Allie Duits, Sydney Thornton, Ayden Ames, Taylor Gardner and Reese Renfrow celebrate winning the Area Champions title. The team will face Allen High School on Tuesday Nov. 7. Ames decommitted from Nebraska University and committed to University of Texas.

Eagle Brief : Nov. 6 – 12

Kaya Miller, Co Editor-in-chief
November 6, 2023
In front of the fire station sign, Prosper Police Department Chief Doug Kowalski, junior Christina Krasnova, senior Parker Reynolds, junior Isabel Multer, senior Riley McConnell, Fire Department Assistant Chief Shaw Eft and Fire Department Chief Stuart Blasingame finish off the training hosted at the Childrens Health Stadium. Reporters from ENN and ENO got to attend the training for Prosper PD, FD, FBI, PISD and others. A slideshow and story will publish on the specifics of the mock event.

Eagle Brief: Oct. 30 – Nov. 5

Kaya Miller, Co Editor-in-chief
October 30, 2023
In a Prosper residents front yard, a sign in support of the PISD bond election stands. Early voting ends Nov. 3. The article attached includes the information Dr. Holly Ferguson and town planning members provided on the bond proposals this past week.

Town officials, Prosper superintendent offer information on bond; community members offer opinions

Kaya Miller, Co Editor-in-chief
October 26, 2023
Holding up a five, the trumpet section of the band celebrates getting fifth place at UIL Area C. The top six competing bands advance to state. PHS Band has not qualified for the UIL State competition since 2018.

Eagle Brief: Oct. 23 – 29

Kaya Miller, Co Editor-in-chief
October 23, 2023
At the game against Mckinney Boyd High School, seniors Gretchen Teigen and Charlotte Walley stand on the sideline of the field dressed for the Pink Out theme. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Student Council honored PHS staff who overcame breast cancer by giving them gift baskets during the pep rally on Oct. 13.

Eagle Brief: Oct. 16 – 22

Kaya Miller, Co Editor-in-chief
October 16, 2023
Holding up their awards, senior Jasmine Brown, sophomore Madison Koepp, sophomore Calista Swick, senior Parker Reynolds, senior Kross Nickerson, senior Coleman Meier, junior Isabel Multer, sophomore William Norris, senior Landry Long, sophomore Colton Boston, freshman Dylan Mize, sophomore Nuala Adams, junior Bradston Swick, junior Christina Krasnova, and freshman Mark Carbajal celebrate ENO and its sister journalism program ENN. The teams went to San Antonio for the Fall Fiesta journalism convention. ENO received fourth place in online news.

Eagle Brief: Oct. 9 – 15

Kaya Miller, Co Editor-in-chief
October 10, 2023
Holding trophies, seniors Maxwell McCleary, Lauren Stein Maiya Oyakawa, Arjun Chati and junior Elianna Barger celebrate winning first place. The Prosper Marching Band placed first at the Plano East Marching Invitational held on Sept. 30. This year their band show name is Deep in the Heart of Texas.

Eagle Brief: Oct. 2 – 8

Kaya Miller, Co Editor-in-chief
October 2, 2023
In the nest, 2023 PHS graduate Caitlyn “Cat” Schurter paints a bookshelf. Shurter attends California Polytechnic University. The nest offers outlets for creativity with the Makerspace that holds resources and technology available to students.

Eagle Brief: Sept. 25-Oct. 1

Kaya Miller, Co Editor-in-chief
September 25, 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.

Eagle Brief: Sept. 18 – 24

Kaya Miller, Co Editor-in-chief
September 18, 2023
At his desk, long-term substitute Gary Spurgeon works on his computer. PISD hired Spurgeon to substitute for English IV for around three months. In the attached article, Spurgeon shares his story overcoming cancer and returning to his job as a teacher.

Long-term substitute teacher overcomes throat cancer to teach

Kaya Miller, Co Editor-in-chief
September 14, 2023
In their Talonettes uniforms, sophomores Abigail McGregor and Katie Lynn stand with the band at the Rockwall football game. McGregor and Lynn sit and play with the band during the game but perform with the Talonettes during halftime. The Prosper football team lost this non-district matchup, 47-41.

Eagle Brief: Sept. 11-17

Kaya Miller, Co Editor-in-chief
September 11, 2023
As his name is announced, senior Parker Browning celebrates winning homecoming king with his mom Jennifer Browning. Browning won king with senior queen Brianna Marler. Browning is on the varsity football team and Marler is the captain of the Talonettes drill team. More homecoming photos will publish tomorrow, too.

Eagle Brief: Sept. 5-10

Kaya Miller, Co Editor-in-chief
September 5, 2023
As they cheer on the crowd, the senior varsity football team and cheerleaders pass by on their float. The varsity team played their first game against Trinity on Aug. 25. Tonight, they will play their second game against Sacshe at 7 p.m. at Childrens Health Stadium.

Trailing new route, annual homecoming parade unites town

Erica Deutsch and Kaya Miller
September 1, 2023
As her name is announced, senior Ayden Ames walks across the field at Meet the Eagles. She is committed to play volleyball at the University of Nebraska. Im excited to play with this years team, Ames said. Hopefully we go far in the playoffs because we have a really good group of girls this year.

[Photo] Senior volleyball athlete plays for national team

August 31, 2023
Lining the hallway wall, the Talonettes door decoration presents a theme based on the Taylor Swift Eras tour. Every advisory class had the opportunity to decorate their doors in a music theme for the homecoming door decoration contest. One of the spirit days also allowed students to decorate in Taylor Swift outfits.

Eagle Brief Aug. 28-Sept. 3

Kaya Miller, Co Editor-in-chief
August 28, 2023
Sitting on the PISD administration float, assistant principal Dr. Lute Croy throws candy to the 2023 crowd. Every year, many organizations, clubs and teams of Prosper High School and community make parade floats. Community members get to watch and collect candy as part of the homecoming parade tradition.

Students prepare to vote, participate in homecoming

Kaya Miller and Riley McConnell
August 28, 2023
Introducing himself, announcer Eric Manto opens Meet the Eagles. Manto is the announcer for PISD games and events at the Childrens Health Stadium. This week will be the first football game against Euless Trinity.

Eagle Brief Aug. 21-25

Kaya Miller, Co Editor-in-chief
August 21, 2023
Clapping for her other teammates, senior Kiersi Bradley enters the field as part of the sports medicine program. Bradley is also on the tennis team. The nights event introduced the cross country, football, volleyball, swim and dive, waterpolo, tennis, Talonettes, band and cheer teams.

‘Meet the Eagles’ kicks off fall sports

Kaya Miller and Isabel Multer
August 15, 2023
After being introduced, sophomore Keira Williams, freshman Sienna Acuff, freshman Avery Ringger, freshman Daya Saravanan, junior Adam Chong, senior Eli McWard, senior Jaeda Crabtree, junior Caroline Manning, sophomore Alanys Aviles Barbosa and senior Nolan Heimbuch take a waterpolo team group picture. The team had just come from playing at the Keller tournament. Many of the same seniors and members were reintroduced after walking with the swim and dive team.

Eagle Brief: Aug. 14-20

Kaya Miller, Editor-in-chief
August 14, 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
Hands in the air, senior Ava Anderson cheers after all seniors finished walking across stage. Anderson will be attending UT Austin in the fall. She received an invite to their spirit program, participating as one of the cheerleaders.

Seniors celebrate 2023 graduation

Kaya Miller, Riley McConnell, Sofia Ayala, and Erica Deutsch
May 30, 2023
On the field, senior Quinn Hungerford (on right) stands beside teammates alumni Amandalynn Garst, and Cosette Brockbank, and seniors Charis Tomboc and Madeleine Miles. Hungerford is a varsity defensive player for the Prosper girls lacrosse team. Hungerford joined the team when she moved to Prosper her junior year.

Salutatorian prioritizes academics, sets example for young girls

Kaya Miller, News Editor
May 2, 2023
At the district office, senior Ethan Binoy receives an award beside his parents. Binoy has been first in the 2023 class since his sophomore year. His father Binoy Jose and his mother Dhanya Jose expressed their praise for his achievement.

Valedictorian reflects on high school career, highlights achievements

Kaya Miller, News Editor
May 2, 2023
Examining optical illusions on the screen, cheer coach and teacher Emily Allen teaches an AP Psychology class. In the article, Allen reflects on her time at PHS and her goals for her new job at Walnut Grove. I haven’t been sad about her (Emily Allen) leaving until just now, yearbook adviser Lyndsey Hamlin said. I know she is going to be just as amazing at Walnut Grove as she is here and they are so lucky to have her. She has had so much success in the classroom and will continue to do so whoever she is. She has the kindest heart and only wants the best for her students and co-workers.

Coach to transfer to Walnut Grove, reflects on time at PHS

Kaya Miller, Executive News Editor
April 4, 2023
Leaping over the bar, senior Riley Perumal completes her pole vault event at the Dan Christie Relays track meet. Perumal placed fourth at the meet. Perumal will continue her pole vault career at the Naval Academy.

Senior pole vaulter commits to Naval Academy

Kaya Miller, Executive News Editor
March 20, 2023
With a National Speech and debate Association District Qualifier plaque in hand, junior James Kim stands with his teammates – freshman Aaditya Ananth, junior Jamie Obala, junior Kaya Miller, sophomore Avery Parker and junior Sasha Zhindon, after the congress district tournament. Kim ranked second in the senate room. NSDA will host the national tournament June 11-16 in Phoenix, Arizona.

[Photo] Eagle Brief Feb. 23 - March 2

February 23, 2023
Outside, a new color option of skateboard ring, made by junior Reaves Lo, sits on the ground. Lo takes his own product photography for his Etsy shop. Lo offers a variety of colors and widths of rings in his shop.

Student uses small business to connect internationally

Kaya Miller, Executive News Editor
February 14, 2023
In the evening, the Prosper administration building sits unattended. The school board meetings are held at the administration building. The special meeting held on Feb. 7 discussed the replacement for the school board president.

News Brief: School board to appoint new president

Kaya Miller, News Editor
February 10, 2023
Early in the morning, the 1418 Coffee trailer is displayed in front of the shop. The coffee shop opened Dec. 19, 2022. The location of the coffee shop was previously the historic downtown post office.

Craft coffee comes to downtown Prosper via ‘1418’ cafe

Kaya Miller, Executive News Editor
February 7, 2023
Pictured above is a cup of hot chocolate from new coffee shop 1418, which ended up being one of the best hot chocolates ranked in this review. In their article, sophomore Sofia Ayala and junior Kaya Miller reviewed hot chocolate from seven different local businesses. National Hot Chocolate Day is Jan. 31.

Review: Best local places for hot chocolate

Kaya Miller and Sofia Ayala
January 11, 2023
Outside of the Prosper town hall, a sign presents voting directions to community members. The town hall is always converted to a polling location every election. The polling location was open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Young voices speak up in midterm elections

Kaya Miller, Executive News Editor
December 6, 2022
During the Naval Academy summer STEM program, a high school student makes soap in a laboratory. Current college students majoring in chemistry and their professors taught the high school students how to make soap. Prior to the chemistry module, the students attended a marine biology module where they sampled water from the Severn River and studied the marine organisms under a microscope.

Column: Programs build resumes, recommendations

Kaya Miller, Executive News Editor
November 9, 2022
At 8:32 a.m., students wait for the gates to go up at 8:35 a.m. to allow them to get to first period. The gates stay down before 8:35 a.m. to prevent students from roaming the school unless they have tutoring or club meetings. The gate policy is new this year.

School establishes ‘gates policy’ for student safety

Kaya Miller, Executive News Editor
November 8, 2022
As the only student speaker, sophomore Julia Fahrenthold presents her reasons for why rising juniors should be given the choice. In addition to Fahrenthold, four other speakers presented to the school board during the meeting. Each speaker was limited to three minutes.

Rising juniors, community speak against new zoning

Kaya Miller, Executive News Editor
November 1, 2022
A senior member of the Prosper community spoke at the board meeting regarding concerns for students in band and other school organizations that would be required to switch over to Walnut Grove. He mentioned that these students worked hard to get where they were, and that going to a new school could make them have to start all over, especially juniors who would be starting off with a blank slate coming into college admissions season.

[Photo] School board approves ‘Walnut Grove’ zoning

October 18, 2022
Before the club fair begins, juniors Elizabeth Gijsbertsen and James Kim stand at the Speech and Debate booth. Kim holds the president position of the debate team and Gijsbertsen is the historian. They booth handed out flyers and candy with information on signing up for the debate class or joining the Speech and Debate team as a club.

Annual Open House displays different club motives, goals

Kaya Miller, Executive News Editor
October 5, 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
Waving, junior Reaves Lo walks with the tennis team. In addition to being a student athlete, Lo has a woodworking business on Etsy called Woodworking by Reaves. I really enjoy the homecoming parade, Lo said. Its a great way to bring together the community and exhibit the different groups and sports of Prosper.

Prosper continues annual homecoming traditions with parade

Kaya Miller and Erica Deutsch
September 30, 2022
Legs extended, senior Diego Donald and junior Max Miller run past their opponents. Donald ran a time of 16:19.00. Varsity Elite boys finished 3rd out of 33 teams.

Cross country runs at Myers Park, elite teams place 2nd, 3rd

Riley McConnell and Kaya Miller
September 19, 2022
Saluting, officers listen to commands given. Every year, the town hall holds a blood drive the weekend of 9/11 – Friday through Saturday. A Carter Bloodcare bus accepts donations from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

9/11 ceremony: ‘where were you that day?’

Kaya Miller, Executive News Editor
September 15, 2022
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