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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
Nora Vedder

Nora Vedder, Reporter

Nora is a senior and it is her first year on staff of Eagle Nation Online. She is very passionate about art and creating illustrations, and is also a member and captain of the school's color guard. Nora loves to convey stories, whether written or in an image and is very excited to have her work be a part of ENO.

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Grouping together before a team pep talk, the JV winter guard prepares to warm up for their first ever finals performance. This is the first time a JV winter guard program has advanced to finals at a regional competition in school history. (I liked) the experience of getting ready with everyone,” freshman Klarissa Warren said. “The excitement of getting ready with everyone before our performances was really great.”

Winter guard team travels to Tulsa for regional competition

Nora Vedder, Reporter
March 14, 2023
In a digitally constructed image is a indie rock artist, Mitski surrounded by the covers of her six album releases. Mitski first released music in 2012 with her first album, “Lush. Following her most recent release from 2022, “Laurel Hell,” rumors and speculation spread of Mitski no longer producing music.

Review: A glance at the work of Mitski

Nora Vedder, Reporter
March 13, 2023
Wearing their first place medals, seniors Eliana Hamilton, Giovanni Spampinato, Micheal Soler, freshman Rocco Spampinato and adviser Micheal Logan stand as they are honored for their animated films placement. Their film Lift competed in the UIL Academic Young Filmmakers Championship and received first place in the 6A Traditional Animation category. I fully anticipate that this animation will be recognized at high school film festivals across the nation and maybe the world, Logan said. I am extremely proud of all of the hard work by this (senior student) trio in my class, along with Rocco, and I couldnt be happier.

Student-animated film takes 1st place, state championship

Nora Vedder, Reporter
February 27, 2023
With her rabbit Peter in hand, senior FFA member, Kynlee Brown, holds a first place ribbon for the Best of Breed category. Brown competed in the Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show Feb. 4. Working with animals can be a struggle at first when you dont really understand the animals personality, Brown said. Ive had Peter for almost a year, so Ive grown to understand what he needs and his quirks. (Photo courtesy of Laura Brown)

Senior’s rabbit takes home 3 1st-place ribbons in livestock showing

Nora Vedder , Reporter
February 15, 2023
In a graphic created in Canva, italicized text reads More Than One Way to Love, accompanied with graphics of hearts. More Than One Way to Love is a creative writing story written by photojournalist Brooke Murphree, with themes of love and Valentines Day. Valentines Day is on Feb. 14.

[Photo] Valentine's Day creative short stories: more than one way to love

February 10, 2023
Eight candles hold the attention in this digitally constructed image made in Procreate by Nora Vedder. Holocaust Remembrance Day, held today, Jan. 27, is an international day remembering the 6 million Jewish people that died during the Holocaust because of their religion. On Jan. 27, 1945, the largest death camp, Auschwitz, was liberated, Holocaust Remembrance Day takes place on the anniversary of the camps liberation. The attached article discusses both the Holocaust and the ongoing acts of antisemitism worldwide – and here.

Students, staff discuss antisemitism, Holocaust Remembrance Day

Nora Vedder, Reporter
January 27, 2023
Inductees to the National Art Honor Society stand with lit candles on the stage of the auditorium at Rock Hill High School. The Induction ceremony took place at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 25. Each new member was named as they walked onto the stage.

[Photo] Eagle Brief Jan. 26 — Feb. 2

January 26, 2023
A graphic created in Canva shows a statistic about New Years resolutions. One study from thetimestribune.com showed that 80% of Americans fail their New Year’s resolutions by February. The study also stated that 8% of people keep their resolutions for the full year.

[Photo] New Year's history — the what, why and how

January 19, 2023
As three elementary school students play a card game, family support specialists Shannon Tibbits and Colleen Kugler help the play move forward. The Family Resource Center holds weekly Game On! events every Wednesday from 4:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m., where neurodivergent children can practice social skills by playing games with peers. I love all the positivity that this place possesses — the joy, the support and the encouragement that people receive when theyre here, Tibbits said. Its very inspiring.

Family Resource Center offers support for neurodivergent children, families

Nora Vedder , Reporter
January 10, 2023
The concert bands receive a standing ovation from their packed auditorium audience at the conclusion of the holiday concert. The event provided free entry, so family, friends and fans filled the seats. A digital program gave those who attended information about the the different performing groups.

Band performs in annual holiday concert

Nora Vedder, Reporter
December 14, 2022
In a graphic created in Canva, a stock image of a person on a computer accompanies lined paper with the text Performance Tasks Benefit Student Learning. Students are assigned performance tasks or assessments within the last week of school before winter break as a semester final. The performance tasks students are assigned depend on the course they are in and the content students need to show knowledge of, similar to an exam, but performance tasks are typically project-based.

Editorial: Performance tasks benefit student learning

ENO Staff and Nora Vedder
December 7, 2022
Sitting next to a small Christmas tree and santa hat, freshman Ximena Castro’s french horn reflects the tree’s lights. The Prosper Band will have their holiday concert Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Multiple bands will be performing in the concert.

[Photo] Eagle Brief Dec. 1 — 8

December 1, 2022
Leaning over the desk, art teacher Andrew Scott advises junior Noa Maddock on what to do next with her piece in her AP 2D Design portfolio. Students in AP art classes create a sustained investigation, building every piece of art off of their previous meaning. He gives helpful criticism, Maddock said. In showing how to progress my work further.

AP Drawing and Design teacher reflects on artistic journey

Nora Vedder and Lauren Clayton
November 18, 2022
Hands fixed around his self-made bowl, senior Cameron Youtsey flattens the edges of his clay. This class gives me a creative outlet, Youtsey said. Where I can construct pieces to model my creativity. Taught by Brian Pierce in room 1037, ceramics allows students the chance to construct their own 3D models from clay, including bowls, vases, boxes, and more.

Editorial: Why pursuing art isn’t ‘a waste’

Nora Vedder , Reporter
November 1, 2022
In a graphic, Taylor Swifts album cover for Midnights claims the showcase spotlight. The album has a total of 20 tracks, including the seven she dropped at 3 a.m. the night of the release. Midnights came out Oct. 21.

[Photo] Review: Taylor Swift drops new album 'Midnights,' surprises fans at 3 a.m.

October 28, 2022
Clarifying details on a performance task, new art teacher and NAHS sponsor Violet Delaney leads her eighth-period AP Art History class. Mrs. Delaney additionally teaches Art 1, as well as Drawing and Design. What I love most about being an art teacher is just being able to have fun with my students every single day, Delaney said. (Especially) getting the opportunity to see the (students) problem solve by themselves, and then seeing their skills make a product that represents them.

Art honor society sponsor, officers discuss long-term goals

Nora Vedder , Reporter
October 4, 2022
The graphic above reads Locks, Lights, Out of Sight, which is what is played on the loudspeaker to inform people of a lock down drill. The article presents students opinions on the drill, and if changes should be made. Freshman Kiera Payne, who reported she thought lockdown drills did not need to change, said nothing can prepare you for the panic and terror of a real lockdown. Graphic courtesy of Canva.

Analysis: The usefulness of lockdown drills

Nora Vedder, Reporter
September 14, 2022
Senior Sean Meyer takes a photo of him and his mom, Tammy Meyer. “We would always joke about the size of Prosper back then vs. the size of it now,” Sean said. Mrs. Meyer graduated from Prosper when the community was smaller. The town will have its third 6-A size high school opening in 2024.

Prosper Loses Beloved Volunteer, Finds Ways to Honor Her

Nora Vedder, Reporter
August 22, 2022
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