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
Sofia Ayala

Sofia Ayala, Eagle Nation Online Editor-in-Chief

Senior Sofia Ayala leads Eagle Nation Online as editor-in-chief. This is her fourth year working for Eagle Nation Online. She served as Assistant Editor for Eagle Nation Times, and served as the Feature editor in the past. Sofia is part of the varsity PHS Talonettes drill team where she enjoys dancing with her team. Outside of school, she loves going out on runs, reading, and listening to music.

 

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Sprinting away from a defender, junior Braedon Imhoff looks to throw the ball. Imhoff threw for 301 yards, earning five touchdowns. “We executed really well as a team offensively and defensively, everyone was making plays, and the energy was really high," Imhoff said. "We did not just play for ourselves but we played for our family and the whole ship."

Eagle Brief Sept. 9 – 13

Sofia Ayala, Eagle Nation Online Editor-in-Chief
September 9, 2024
As she prepares for her next move, freshman Arshi Mehri serves the ball to the opponent without going out of bounds. This marks her first year being in the tennis program. Mehri plays doubles and singles.

‘Battle of the birds’ Tennis defeats Rock Hill 14–5

Sofia Ayala and Michelle Ayala
August 28, 2024
One foot in front of the other, senior Leo Anguiano attempts to stop his opponent, and run to the other side of the field. This marks Anguiano's fourth year in the program. The first game will be against Austin Westlake on Aug. 28 at 7 p.m.

Football kicks off season with scrimmage

Sofia Ayala, Erica Deutsch, and Eli Deutsch
August 27, 2024
Mid-conversation, seniors Sofia Ayala and Erica Deutsch discuss friendship for their third podcast episode of "All in My Mind." "We hope to give people some clarity and share some of our perspectives when it comes to making friends," Deutsch said. "It's not always easy making new friends and building new friendships, but once you find those friends, you'll never want to lose them."

Podcast: All in My Mind – Friendship

Erica Deutsch and Sofia Ayala
August 22, 2024
As she looks into the crowd, senior Haylee Alexander cheers alongside the Prosper Varsity cheerleaders. This is her fourth year in the program. Alexander also has cheer experience outside of school.

Eagle Brief: Aug. 19 – 23

Sofia Ayala, Eagle Nation Online Editor-in-Chief
August 19, 2024
Displayed on a Canva graphic, Megan Moroney poses for the album cover of her new studio album "Am I Okay?" This is Moroney's second album. Moroney is currently on tour until Oct. 19.

Review: Megan Moroney ‘stuns’ fans with sophomore album

Sofia Ayala and Isabel Multer
August 16, 2024
While greeting students at lunch duty, Associate Principal Paige Trujillo welcomes students back to Prosper High School. This moment comes from Aug 13., the first day of classes. "I love seeing everybody's new shoes, but, on a more serious note, I just love the energy in the building," Trujillo said. "Mr. Jones and I are here all summer while people are gone, so the building feels kind of sad without everybody in it. So, the best thing is when teachers come back and all that energy, and then y'all come back, and that's even more energy. I truly love this job, and I love Prosper High School. So when everybody comes back, that's the best part – coming back to school."

Trujillo paints her passion for education

Sofia Ayala, Eagle Nation Online Editor-in-Chief
August 15, 2024
With their newspaper on the board behind them, members of the staff of Eagle Nation Online and Eagle Nation Times showcase a message from Superintendent Holly Ferguson. These students met four times over the summer to meet each other, learn new journalistic skills and plan and prepare for the coming school year. Seen in the photo, from left to right, are freshmen Eli Deutsch and Ethan Chatelain, senior Erica Deutsch, freshman Max Allen, seniors Sofia Ayala and Jake Radcliffe, sophomore Srihitha Madepalli, senior Justin Wang, junior Emily Logan, freshmen Ava Ruhter, Michelle Ayala and Polly Greaves and juniors Trisha Panicker and Aarushi Rana.

Newspaper staff shares summer activities

ENO Staff, Sofia Ayala, Jake Radcliffe, Erica Deutsch, Anisha Mandem, Elizabeth Cohorn, Isabel Multer, Ethan Chatelain, Michelle Ayala, Emily Logan, Eli Deutsch, Max Allen, Gracie Patterson, Srihitha Madepalli, Justin Wang, Leo Taylor, Yousuf Ali, Kate Duncan, and Zane Rarey
August 13, 2024
Prosper ISD students started their school year on Aug. 13. There are currently 18 elementary schools, five middle schools and four high schools. Richland High School is still under construction but scheduled to open for the 2025-2026 school year. PHS has over 3,807 students registered.

Back to school tips, beginning of year overview

Sofia Ayala, ENO Editor-in-chief
August 13, 2024
As she sits outside of the auditorium, sophomore Victoria Byers prepares for pictures following her win. Byers placed second in the contest sponsored by the Mockingbird Poetry Society. She continues to participate in contests and in sharing her stories with her community. Courtesy of Victoria Byers

Beyond the verse

Sofia Ayala, Assistant Editor
May 17, 2024
Caps in the air, senior Kaya Miller, center, celebrates the conclusion of the May 23 morning ceremony. PHS graduates, all 823, had their own favorite memories to share following the festivities, which had originally been scheduled for the evening prior, but inclement weather required a change. “My last football game season was definitely memorable. I always went with my three friends and we would make a whole tradition out of it,” Miller said. “We would get ready, go to the game and then go to either dinner at Texas Roadhouse or In-n-Out.”

Seniors celebrate 2024 graduation

Sofia Ayala, Jake Radcliffe, and Erica Deutsch
May 27, 2024
As he focuses on his next play, sophomore Jacob Martinez goes for a touchdown. He will be playing for the varsity team next year. All teams in the football program participated in the spring football game.

Football ends year with spring game

Sofia Ayala and Erica Deutsch
May 21, 2024
As last year's seniors receive their diplomas, 2023 graduate Makayla Noble cheers on her peers as they walk the stage. This year's graduation ceremony will take place at the Prosper ISD Children's Health Stadium. All three high schools will have their event at the stadium. Graduation is set to take place on Wednesday, May 22 at 7:30 p.m.

Eagle Brief: May 20 – 22

Anisha Mandem, Erica Deutsch, and Sofia Ayala
May 20, 2024
Hands in the air, the Prosper High School baseball team celebrates their win as district champions. The team won 2-0 against the McKinney lions. The team will play against Coppell High School on May 2.

Baseball secures district title

Riley McConnell and Sofia Ayala
April 30, 2024
In a Canva graphic, the album cover for 'The Tortured Poets Department' is displayed. The first half of the album dropped at midnight on Apr. 19 and the second half at 2 a.m. This is Swift's 11th studio album. (Album cover by Beth Garrabrant).

Review: Taylor Swift releases The Tortured Poets Department, surprises fans at 2 a.m. with sister album

Isabel Multer, Sofia Ayala, and Erica Deutsch
April 25, 2024
Eyes looking ahead, news director Erick Stakelbeck shares his reports with the public. "I just spent two eye-opening days," Stakelbeck said, "On the very tense Israel/Lebanon border talking with the IDF (Israel Defense Force), experts and officials about the Hezbollah threat at their doorstep."

Profile: News director provides insight on Israeli–Palestinian conflict

Sofia Ayala, Assistant Editor
April 24, 2024
Lighting the path, members of the community honor student made lanterns across the track. The path glowed for students and community members once the sun set. The student council helps organize Relay for Life annually at PHS in the month of April.

Community unites through student-council-sponsored ‘Relay for Life’

Sofia Ayala and Erica Deutsch
April 16, 2024
In a circle, GT American Studies students look at the half-eclipsed sun as they lie on the practice turf. Teachers passed out protective eclipse glasses to students at the start of third period. "It was definitely a cool experience," junior Jacob Piehl said. "It was crazy seeing how quickly the moon came over the sun and how dark everything was." Seen in the photo, starting at the yellow shirt and working clockwise, are juniors Annabelle Nugent, Erica Smith, Savannah Westwick, Sarah Goddard, Lauren Owen, Jacob Piehl and Avery Parker.

Total eclipse brings students together to view once-in-a-lifetime event

ENO Staff, Jake Radcliffe, Srihitha Madepalli, Sofia Ayala, Erica Deutsch, Will Ligon, and Isabel Multer
April 9, 2024
As he prepares for the game, senior Caden Berg helps out teammate junior Lucas Tauzin with his captain arm band. This is the first playoff game of the season. "This season has been very different to other seasons through out mentality and chemistry. Our team comes in to every game fired up and ready to go," Berg said. "Last season we came into playoffs thinking we won something already and ended up losing, This season we knew what we had to do and we went out there and did it."

Boy’s soccer team wins first playoff game, advances to next round

Sofia Ayala and Srihitha Madepalli
April 3, 2024
As he prepares for the game, senior Caden Berg helps out teammate junior Lucas Tauzin with his captain arm band. This is the first playoff game of the season. "This season has been very different to other seasons through out mentality and chemistry. Our team comes in to every game fired up and ready to go," Berg said. "Last season we came into playoffs thinking we won something already and ended up losing, This season we knew what we had to do and we went out there and did it."

[Photo] Theatre students perform songs, monologues, scenes at Cabaret

Jake Radcliffe, Assistant Editor
April 5, 2024
One foot in front of the other, senior Tate Jones prepares to pass the ball to his teammate. "I'm looking forward to playing Braswell since we usually get a ton of goals," Jones said. "Everyone gets a chance to attack, and the energy is always high."

Boys soccer takes home a win 5-0, appreciates teachers before game

Sofia Ayala and Srihitha Madepalli
March 8, 2024
Walking with his teammates, senior and captain of the soccer team Caden Berg, No. 10, leads the team on the road to playoffs. Seniors Lucas Tauzin and Tate Jones are also captains. "If anything ever bothers me, I have two people to go to," Berg said. "Us three being captains is kind of easy because we all three are good friends.

[Photo] Soccer captain brings motivation to team

February 8, 2024
After scoring a goal, senior Carson Ballard, gets cheered on by his teammate senior Tate Jones. Junior Lucas Tauzin also comes over to congratulate Ballard. The next home game is Feb 2. against Mckinney Boyd.

Boys soccer celebrates senior night, takes home win against Rock Hill 4-0

Erica Deutsch and Sofia Ayala
January 30, 2024
Arm extended, senior captain Brianna Marler leads the team during pre-game. Marler joined the Talonettes her sophomore year of high school. She plans to continue her dance career after graduation.

Captain empowers teammates throughout dance career

Sofia Ayala, Assistant Editor
January 23, 2024
Surrounded by flags, and decorations, ESL teacher Karla Reyes prepares to receive a student in her classroom. The ESL program supports students who are learning the English language. "They're all at all different levels, and some kids are newcomers," Reyes said. "So, they just moved here, and they have no English background from their home country. Then, we have some students who learned English in their home country, or they've been somewhere else in the United States and just are still working on developing their fluency."

ESL teacher leads emerging bilingual, multilingual students to success through mentorship

Sofia Ayala, Assistant Editor
January 17, 2024
As she reaches forward, junior Duhita Sharma prepares for her next move. PHS Swim and Dive celebrated seniors on Jan. 10. Senior night and the last home meet of the season was hosted at the PISD Natatorium at 4 p.m.

[Photo] Eagle Brief: Jan. 16 – 21

January 16, 2024
As she reaches forward, junior Duhita Sharma prepares for her next move. PHS Swim and Dive celebrated seniors on Jan. 10. Senior night and the last home meet of the season was hosted at the PISD Natatorium at 4 p.m.

[Photo] Eagle Brief: Jan. 16 – 21

Kaya Miller, Co Editor-in-chief
January 16, 2024
As the end of the first semester comes to an end, there are many students stressing about their final grades. For their second episode of "All in My Mind," juniors and hosts Erica Deutsch and Sofia Ayala address the false assumption that grades determine self worth. They discuss personal experiences and how it is necessary to accept failure and grow from it.

Podcast: All in My Mind – ‘Grades don’t define you’

Erica Deutsch and Sofia Ayala
December 15, 2023
As the ball hangs in the air, senior Caden Berg prepares for his next move. The team's next match will be Dec. 19 at the PHS Turf and Track at 7:30 p.m. This season marks Berg's second year as co-captain.

Varsity boys soccer team wins 1st home game against Frisco’s Lone Star High, 5-2

Sofia Ayala, Assistant Editor
December 14, 2023
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