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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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The Student Voice of Prosper High School

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Rusty Joe Gonzales

Rusty Joe Gonzales, Co-Social Media Director

Rusty Joe Gonzales is a junior at Prosper High School. This is their second year on staff at Eagle Nation Online. They are also involved in Prosper FFA and showing a sheep. In their free time, they like to watch Netflix, play video games, and talk to their friends both online and in person.

Honors, Experience and Awards:

  • Quill & Scroll Honor Society Member
  • 1 Best of SNO Publication
  • 2021 TAJE Honorable Mention Cell Phone Photo - Convention
  • TAJE Best in Texas 2022 - Excellent - Story Portfolio
  • TAJE Best in Texas 2022 - Excellent - Feature Story
  • TAJE Best in Texas 2022 - Honorable Mention - Photo Gallery
  • TAJE Story of State - 2nd Place
All content by Rusty Joe Gonzales
As they stand to the left of senior Amanda Hare, adviser Lisa Roskens, sophomore Rock Hill High School competitor Zeeya Merchant and senior Prosper High School competitor Gabriella Winans help Hare set up equipment. Due to unexpected problems with her printers connection, Hare switched to use Merchants equipment. Hare, Winans, Merchant and Roskens had a limited amount of time to get the equipment switched and working due to time restraints before the competition started.

4-year competitor overcomes adversity at state meet

May 23, 2022
In a graphic made using Canva, a white voters box with the school logo stands against a dark green background. Students could vote for their class officers on Thursday, April 21. Results of the election were announced on Friday, April 22, on the intercom before sixth period.

News Brief: New class officers elected, look toward next school year

April 28, 2022
Sitting center stage, junior Dylan Korash, who plays Jesus, starts to tell a story from the Bible. Theatre is performing their play, Godspell Friday, April 8 and Satuday, April 9 at 6:30 p.m.. Its a retelling of the Gospel of Matthew in a modern setting.

[Photo] Eagle Brief: April 11 - 15

April 8, 2022
Working side by side, juniors Michael Soler and Giovanni Spampinato concentrate on two digital pieces that they are working on. Giovanni has helped me a numerous amounts of times on what I should draw next,” Soler said. “Everyone has a road block a few times in their life, but he always seems to help me come up with something relative and unique every time.” The two met in a sixth-grade English class, and have been friends ever since.

[Photo] From artists to best friends

March 16, 2022
As the sun sets behind the old grain silos in Downtown Prosper, cars line the street as people go about their evening shopping and dining. While many stores may seem like they offer the same thing as major retailers, by supporting a small business, you are not only supporting an individual person or family and helping pay their bills, writer and junior Rusty Joe Gonzales said. You are also able to get a personalized shopping experience, where you get to talk with the owners as you shop.

Column: Small business support is important now more than ever

February 16, 2022
Pinning her opponent, junior and varsity wrestler Ashley Vogelpohl looks at the referee. Vogelpohl won her match against Cypress Ranch wrestler Raylan Ross in the semifinals. She had the most points in a match overall with 16.

Varsity wrestling tackles State Duals, girls team places 2nd overall

January 24, 2022
In a digitally constructed image, Rock Hill junior Kelsey Reid and Prosper junior Ana Ortega are shown with an icon of the LGBTQ+ flag between them and the logos of their respective schools in the corners.The two students started a petition to the district to allow their teachers to display the LGBTQ+ flag, and other decorations that do not apply to their classes, without any repercussions.

Juniors from different campuses unite, start petition for teachers to display LGBTQ+ flag

December 14, 2021
Driving a toy car, senior Riley Smith heads to second period. Students joined together Nov. 19 for “Bring Anything But A Backpack day, bringing items from shopping carts to toy vehicles. “I thought it would be a fast way to get to class, Smith said. “And, its just fun.

‘Bring Anything But A Backpack’ day sparks creativity in students

November 29, 2021
In a graphic made on Canva by junior and writer Rusty Joe Gonzales, the album cover of Pebble Brain takes center focus. The album dropped Oct. 14, and is Lovejoys second EP. I was excited to start listening, writer and senior Michael Ramirez said. However, I felt like I knew the whole EP after the first three songs.

Review: Lovejoy releases ‘Pebble Brain,’ causes mixed reactions

October 27, 2021
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Technology implements ‘enhancements’ to improve Wi-Fi issues

October 6, 2021
In honor of the 13 fallen U.S. soldiers in Kabul, Afghanistan, the varsity volleyball team reserved 13 front row seats on the home side for Fridays game. This is due to the Thursday, Aug. 26 bombing at an airport in Afghanistan, where the U.S. Army was evacuating people. The bombing caused several civilian causalities as well.

Varsity volleyball defeats Little Elm, honors fallen soldiers

September 12, 2021
In the middle of summer, Social Media Co-Director and junior Rusty Joe Gonzales shares a moment with junior Ashley Mercier. They spent the day in downtown McKinney July 14. It was really fun to hangout with one of my closest friends, Gonzales said. Downtown McKinney is a really fun place to hangout and shop at, especially if you go with people you like.

[Photo] Newspaper staff shares summer photos

August 11, 2021
Binder open, junior Molly Baugher pours over her notes before the Poultry CDE competition. After high school I want to major in Animal Science, Baugher said. This contest helps take what we learn in class and apply it to skills we need for our careers. The state competition was Tuesday April 28 at Texas A&M University.

Sun up to sun down: Junior competes, reflects on FFA season

April 30, 2021
Storming across the turf, freshman Gretchen Teigen rushes past Southlake defenders. The game closed 18-6 with Prosper in the lead. It’s been super awesome getting to be apart of a team that has had so much success this season, Teigen said. I think we have all grown a lot as players, but especially as a team. We started the season as an underdog and are ending it as one of the top teams in the division, which has been a super cool experience. It’s been such a great season, and I’ve made so many great friends.

Girls lacrosse sweeps in 1st round, prepares for semifinals

April 23, 2021
Junior Lauren Helbling prepares flowers for the Prosper Future Farmers of America plant sale. The sale is from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 9, and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 10. Only cash or checks are accepted, and all proceeds will benefit the FFA program.

[Photo] Eagle Brief: April 9-16

April 9, 2021
Sitting atop a desk, three phones sport Wanda Vision lock screens created by Marvel studios. Wanda Vision is the first television show in Marvels Phase 4. Not only does the show exhibit a diverse range of filming styles and sets, but it also breaks beyond what is known in the film industry as the fourth wall, meaning it breaks the formality of sets between the viewer and actor, showing more of what is real. In the attached review, writers Amanda Hare, Christi Norris and Rusty Joe Gonzales agree Marvels WandaVision on DisneyPlus is worth the investment it takes to watch.

Review: Marvel’s ‘WandaVision’ stands out among universe of offerings

March 22, 2021
A digital drawing by sophomore Angelie Paradiang, whose art instagram is @pinkcaftdraws, depicts five of the current top Minecraft youtubers. Tubbo, Tommy, Dream, Wilbur, and Technoblade. These youtubers all play on the Survival Multiplayer Server called the Dream SMP. Their gameplay is streamed and later uploaded to Youtube for viewers that missed the stream.

Column: New age of Minecraft Youtubers set boundaries, continue inspiring fans

March 3, 2021
Walking the halls of Prosper High School, the four state-bound swimmers and two alternates are greeted by many students in a send-of. Shortly after, the swimmers make their way to their San Antonio-bound bus ride. Its been a really hard year because usually, at district, the top six go to region, but this year only the top four go to region. Our district is one of the fastest districts, so we really had a hard time getting out of district, heads swim coach Trey Sullivan said. The number one in each event goes to state, and the eight fastest times in the state of Texas get called up.

[Photo] 4 swimmers look to compete at UIL state meet

February 25, 2021
In their first episode of Eagle Tunes, hosts sophomore Rusty Joe Gonzales and junior Alyssa Clark discuss the Super Bowl Halftime Show. This year it was performed by The Weeknd. Other topics mentioned are the top 5 songs on the Billboard Top 100.

Eagle Tunes: Episode 1 – Super Bowl Halftime Performance

February 22, 2021
As he lines up the shot, junior Sam Sidhu steadies his bow. Sidhu competed in the national competition during his freshman year, but his sophomore year nationals were cancelled due to COVID-19. I enjoy archery, and I keep trying to get better every practice, Sidhu said. I hope the rest of our season continues normally.

Archery team ‘aims’ for success at 4th tournament of season

January 25, 2021
Sophomore Taylor Holcomb stands with his equality pride flag at his home. This column discusses how the media impacts LGBTQ+ viewers. LGBTQ+ representation means a lot to me, Holcomb said, Its helped me to come out and be proud of who I am.

Column: LGBTQ+ representation in media builds identities, community

December 16, 2020
An arch of rainbow balloons marks the beginning of the walking route. Out of the Darkness Walk drew hundreds of participants to the Windsong Ranch neighborhood in Prosper Saturday, Nov. 7. I thought it was so cool to see how many people came out to support and raise awareness to suicide prevention, sophomore Hope Squad member Landon Bownds said. It was nice to see both schools and the shared community come together for a really important cause

Hope Squad walks ‘Out of Darkness’ in community event

November 10, 2020

Nearby filming fan discusses ‘the strange things’ behind ‘Stranger Things’

November 5, 2020
Waving their pom-poms, junior varsity cheerleaders dance to the bands music. Although the pep rally was for sophomores and seniors in person, all of the cheer team was able to attend. Pep rallies are fun because we are just with our teammates, and we get to support our teams, sophomore cheerleader Meredith Wright said. The pink-out theme was really cool, too.

Pink-out pep rally raises breast cancer awareness

November 1, 2020
As she moves up to hit the ball over, senior Nikki Steinheiser approaches the net. Prosper won the first set of the game 25-15. Their next game is Tuesday, Oct. 27 against Guyer High School.

Volleyball defeats Braswell, earns 10th win

October 26, 2020
As they perform for a recording, sophomore Gianna Galante and senior Emily Reish do a TikTok dance to All About That Cake by Nodis. In the attached article, columnist Rusty Joe Gonzales discusses how TikTok documents activism and a return of country music to its original roots of letting underrepresented artists have a voice. Besides activism, some students use the app to connect with others. TikTok is a nice outlet, Galante said. I really like creating videos on there for my friends and others to see.

Column: TikTok trend changes views on country music

October 16, 2020
A black and white photo of Maia, otherwise known as mxmtoon, stands illuminated against a wall. Throughout the album, Maia beautifully addresses beginning and ending a relationship, writer Rusty Joe Gonzales said. Her latest work is worth the listen. Plus, it tells a great story — even a few stories — in seven songs.

Review: Mxmtoon’s album “Dusk” illustrates good, bad in relationships

October 8, 2020
In the left corner, an old black-and-white photo of an earlier building sits ready for comparison with the current Prosper police dispatch center, now located in that same location. In the attached column, writer Rusty Joe Gonzales takes a look back at Prosper history. It was a lot of things, a small cafe, a place to pay your bills, Joe Gonzales said when explaining the original site. Its definitely been through a lot of changes through the years.

Column: Writer reflects on generational changes to town, school

September 19, 2020
Review: Umbrella Academy Season 2 claims 10 out of 10 umbrellas

Review: ‘Umbrella Academy’ Season 2 claims 10 out of 10 umbrellas

September 6, 2020
Review: Umbrella Academy Season 2 Episodes 7-8 gives views of vending machines, flawless cinematography

Review: ‘Umbrella Academy’ Season 2 Episodes 7-8 gives views of vending machines, flawless cinematography

August 31, 2020
Review: Umbrella Academy Season 1 brings family intros to screen

Review: ‘Umbrella Academy’ Season 1 brings family intros to screen

August 29, 2020
Review: Umbrella Academy Season 2 Episodes 5-6 brings on Baby Pogo

Review: ‘Umbrella Academy’ Season 2 Episodes 5-6 brings on ‘Baby Pogo’

August 29, 2020
Review: Umbrella Academy Season 2 Episodes 3-4 confronts cultures, issues

Review: ‘Umbrella Academy’ Season 2 Episodes 3-4 confronts cultures, issues

August 29, 2020
Review: Umbrella Academy Season 2 kicks off with siblings in 1960s

Review: ‘Umbrella Academy’ Season 2 kicks off with siblings in 1960s

August 29, 2020
Review: Umbrella Academy Season 1 Episodes 9-10 brings powers, rages

Review: ‘Umbrella Academy’ Season 1 Episodes 9-10 brings powers, rages

August 29, 2020
Review: Umbrella Academy Season 1 Episodes 7-8 features the deranged

Review: ‘Umbrella Academy’ Season 1 Episodes 7-8 features ‘the deranged’

August 29, 2020
Review: Umbrella Academy Season 1 Episodes 5-6 features Five

Review: ‘Umbrella Academy’ Season 1 Episodes 5-6 features ‘Five’

August 29, 2020
Review: Umbrella Academy Season 1 Episodes 3-4 explores superpowers

Review: ‘Umbrella Academy’ Season 1 Episodes 3-4 explores superpowers

August 29, 2020

Review: Netflix original ‘The Umbrella Academy’ storms into top 10

July 31, 2020
People on the far left walk across the fields from Boyer Elementary and try to weave between cars to cross West Frontier Parkway. The vehicles sit in traffic as they wait for police officers to let them into Childrens Health Stadium at Prosper parking lots. No crosswalk or additional lighting is available for the students and community members who must cross this roadway to return to the designated student pick-up area at Boyer.

Editorial: Staff calls for additional safety at Children’s Health Stadium

November 6, 2019
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