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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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Sofia Ayala

Sofia Ayala, Reporter

Sofia is a freshman at Prosper High School, and this is her first year working as a reporter for Eagle Nation Online. Outside of school, Sofia likes dancing, especially ballet and contemporary. During her free time she also enjoys reading books, and being outdoors.

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As he creates new memories, sophomore Konstanstin von Friesen huddles up with his host family, the Bachs. Von Friesen has been staying with the Bach family for the past school year. “Living with my host family is just crazy. Because, I have two families, and 99% of people can’t say that of themselves,” von Friesen said. “Its just special, being part of two families. They will forever be in my heart – I really appreciate them, and it just makes you appreciate both families. It makes you see how great that is about family in Germany and a family in America.”

Update: Foreign exchange student reflects on ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ opportunities

May 20, 2022
As he motivates the students, Nicholas Jones works to hype up the crowd at one of the annual pep rallies at Hays Middle School. Jones will be leaving Hays to become the principal for the 2022-23 school year at Prosper High School. “I am going to miss the kids,” Jones said. “I hired all of the staff (at Hays). I opened the school, so every single person there, I hired. Thats going to be a challenge to leave them.

Jones’ Journey: Next year’s principal shares hopes to continue the school’s ‘great legacy’

May 19, 2022
Helping her students, Health Science teacher Kelli Factor walks around her classroom. In the photo, Factor is working on an interactive lesson. “Its really, really fun to watch them grow and mature over four years and go out into the world,” Factor said. “You get to keep up with them, see how different they are, how they made it and how they actually accomplished it when you weren’t sure sometimes they were going to tackle the world. But, they do it. I’ve loved getting to know their families. Its just one of the best jobs I’ve ever had.”

2 careers, same goal: Connect with others

April 11, 2022
After a stop at the new TeaLatte Bar, freshman reporter Sofia Ayala takes a quick picture of the chains Honolulu Milk Tea. When I saw there was a tea place opening close to my house, I was immediately excited, Ayala said. Tea is one of my favorite things, and Im looking forward to coming here often.

New cafe in town: TeaLatte Bar opens, prepares for April 1 event

March 24, 2022
In this episode, freshman Jake Radcliffe, sophomore Christian Alfano and seniors Aiden Ulmer and Michael Ramirez discuss what is in store for the video game industry in the new year. The cast talks about what has already been released, games that have been announced for a 2022 release, and their speculations as to what may be announced in the coming months. This is the podcasts fourth episode. (Photo taken by Sofia Ayala, digitally constructed image by Christian Alfano)

[Photo] Podcast: The Game Room – Episode 4 – Looking Forward

March 28, 2022
As he gives design advice, senior photojournalist Michael Ramirez helps fellow staff member and sophomore Christian Alfano. Both are a part of the The Game Room podcast, alongside reporters senior Aiden Ulmer and freshman Jake Radcliffe. I have always felt better helping others, Ramirez said. It gives me better feeling knowing that I was able to pass on my knowledge to someone else.

[Photo] Column: Showing empathy produces power

March 17, 2022
Softball in her hand, sophomore Reese Renfrow prepares to pitch. The final scores of the game was 17-1. Renfrow also plays on the volleyball team.

Softball starts off season with win against Plano Senior

February 22, 2022
Wearing her ballet pointe shoes, Talonette director Ashley Sharp takes a moment to sit during a photo shoot. This school year marks Sharps first at Prosper High School as director of the Talonettes drill team. “I started dancing in pre-K, Sharp said. A lot of people start so young, I started with ballet and tap. It was something that I really, really, enjoyed.”

Teacher ‘leaps’ into drill team director position

February 15, 2022

2 educators’ experiences lead to creating podcast

January 11, 2022
Looking up at the sky, freshman reporter Sofia Ayala takes a walk around her neighborhood. Whenever I get all of my things done, I like taking walks, Ayala said. Its such a nice way to end the day.

One-Word Resolution: Writer finishes strong

December 30, 2021
Standing right in front of a ballet barre, freshman reporter Sofia Ayala shares a glimpse of a place she holds close to her heart. Ayala authored the first column in the newspapers Gift Money Cant Buy series. I have learned so much here, Ayala said, The memories Ive made in this spot are irreplaceable.

A Gift Money Can’t Buy: The value of moments

December 20, 2021
Taking a deep breath, junior Morgan Frazier prepares to take her next stroke. The girls team also went up against Plano East Dec. 8. Their next meet will be held Wednesday, Jan. 12, at the PISD Natatorium against Rock Hill High School.

Swim team competes with Plano East, boys come out on top

December 10, 2021
Staying strong, cross country runner, junior Shewaye Johnson keeps up her endurance as she runs through the open field. On October 25th, 2021 Johnson competed at the UIL 6A 1 Championship Cross Country meet. Johnson placed 3rd overall, and Prosper placed 3rd for the womans cross country team overall.

Cross country runner shares her journey of 8,375-plus miles

October 23, 2021
Performing a stunt, junior Kendall Smith holds a sign in honor of fellow cheerleader Makayla Noble. Noble recently injured her spinal cord in a tumbling accident and is currently hospitalized. Community members, staff and students wore purple to the game Sept. 24 in her honor.

Homecoming football game crowns King, Queen, ends 56-59 in overtime

September 27, 2021
At the 2019 Homecoming pep rally, the band and colorguard stand for the school song. This year Homecoming will occur on the week of Sept. 20-24. The Homecoming dance will occur Saturday, Sept. 25.

News Brief: Homecoming approaches with updates

September 14, 2021
With a smile on her face, senior Riley Smith joins other student council members in the pep rally. Student council members show school spirit at the pep rallies. We always contribute and dress up, junior Michelle Jordan said. And we make sure everyone is having fun, too.

USA themed pep rally finishes Hope Week for suicide prevention month

September 13, 2021
Jumping to hit the ball, senior Drew John returns it back over the net. This year marks Johns third season playing for the varsity team. John covered the back end of the court on this doubles match alongside Elijah Steur during the home matchup against McKinney High.

Varsity tennis team beats McKinney High 19-0

September 2, 2021
Standing in front of her favorite spot, librarian Terri Harkey reads a book from the historical fiction section titled, A Long Walk To Water by Linda Sue Park. After being a band director and musician, Harkey found another career shes passionate about, and has now been a librarian for 14 years. A Long Walk to Water is one of my favorites,” Harkey said. I love the story it tells.

Furr librarian shares how passion led to ‘loving’ career

August 31, 2021
As summer comes to an end, freshman Sofia Ayala spends the day with her friend Bri Smith and sister Michelle Ayala. Sofia, Michelle and Smith headed to their community pool on July 30 for this picture. “It’s always fun going to the pool with friends in the summer,” Michelle Ayala said. “Before you know it, it will be fall.”

[Photo] Newspaper staff shares summer photos

August 11, 2021
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