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
Sydney Washburn

Sydney Washburn , Assistant Photo Editor

Sydney Washburn grew up in McKinney until moving to Prosper the summer of 2018. Before joining the Eagle Nation Online staff, Sydney was on the newspaper staff at McKinney Boyd High School. Sydney said she is “passionate about photography, writing, history and art.”  She loves listening to music and hanging out with her friends and family as much as possible. Mission Work also claims her time. Sydney has been on five mission trips throughout high school and hopes to give her time to serving on an international one after her senior year.

All content by Sydney Washburn

Editorial writer calls on school to step up anti-vaping measures

Sydney Washburn
February 22, 2019
The varsity wrestling team state qualifiers prepare to head to state after being "sent off" by fellow students and staff. The team has nine state qualifiers competing. The state championship will be held Friday Feb. 22-23, in Cypress, Texas, at the Berry Center.

Eagle Brief- Feb. 21

Sydney Washburn, Assistant Photo Editor
February 21, 2019
Josh Davis looks for an open teammate in a game against the Plano West Wolves. As Prosper's season comes to an end, Davis, who is a senior, will be leaving the team. "Major contributions will need to be made by underclassmen to fill the void," Sports Writer Zach Markey said.

[Photo] Basketball falls in first round of playoffs; finishes valuable first season in 6A

Zach Markey, Sports Writer and Editor
February 21, 2019
Senior Mackenzie Verhulst No. 33 looks to pass the ball to fellow teammate Jordyn Oliver, No. 3. The girls beat Plano Senior 63-62 after going into overtime. The team plays Rowlett Tuesday, Feb. 12 at Princeton High School at 6:30 p.m.

Lady Eagles advance to playoffs after competing against Plano Senior 63-62

Sydney Washburn, Assistant Photo Editor
February 8, 2019
Senior Jordan Oliver, No. 3, steals the ball in a defensive play against Plano Senior High School. Oliver finished the game with 25 points. Her efforts helped the Lady Eagles win 63-62 against Plano.

[Photo] Eagle Brief - Feb. 11

February 11, 2019
Jordyn Oliver celebrates with teammates in Prosper's 63-62 win Tuesday, Feb. 5. Oliver finished with 25 points on the night. This was senior night for Oliver and the rest of the Lady Eagles.

[Photo] Photojournalists put Prosper in focus

February 12, 2019
Senior Josh Davis, No. 11 throws in the ball in the 2nd period to team mates. The Eagles lost 49-47 against the Wolves.

Prosper takes loss against Plano West 49-47

Sydney Washburn, Assistant Photography Editor
February 4, 2019
Junior Keane Wijeratne performs his Michael Jackson impersonation at the basketball game Jan. 30. Wijeratne won the 2017 talent show with 'King of Pop' routine.

[Photo] Eagle Brief- Jan 31

January 31, 2019
Eighth-graders from Reynolds Middle School attend a Journalism I class as they listen to yearbook adviser and photojournalism instructor Lyndsey Hamlin speak about opportunities available to students next year. These students toured campus on Jan. 23. The Rogers students came on Jan. 24. They are given the opportunity to sit in on classes and learn about different electives offered at Prosper. "These classes are not for you if you prefer to stay seated," Hamlin said.

Eagle Brief- Jan. 24

Sydney Washburn, Assistant photo Editor
January 24, 2019
Senior Josh Davis, No. 11, and Sophomore Luke Chancey, No. 33, block the ball from Plano Senior opponent Senior Stanley Joseph, No. 10, in the center. Both Eagles' efforts helped Prosper win 57-53. Prosper will face off against McKinney High and Plano East this week.

Davis and Chancey block Plano Senior High’s win 57-53

Sydney Washburn, Assistant Photo Editor
January 17, 2019
Sophomore Luke Chancey, No. 33, and Junior Buddy Price, No. 3, attempt to block the Wildcats from scoring in the second quarter. The Eagles will face off Against McKinney High school Tuesday, Jan. 15, at home.

Prosper fights for the ball against McKinney High

Sydney Washburn, Assistant Photo Editor
January 17, 2019
Both boys and girls varsity and junior varsity swim teams will compete at the McKinney Nataorium at 3 p.m. today, Jan. 17, as they wrap up the district season.

Eagle Brief – Jan. 17

Sydney Washburn, Assistant Photo Editor and Reporter
January 17, 2019
Senior point guard Josh Davis defends Dillian Walker, No. 32, as his teamate sets a screen. Davis and the Eagles were able to hold off the Wildcat offense in a 57-53 victory. Prosper will face McKinney and Plano East this upcoming week in district games.

[Photo] Prosper Plays Plano Senior 57-53

Sydney Washburn, Kester Muthalaly, Zach Markey, Photographer, Writer
January 14, 2019
The recycling program continues its second year at the high school. Engineering teacher Donald Berliner and special education teacher Logan Bass started the program last year to help clean up the school. "Students can help with the program most importantly by paying attention and throwing the correct items in the recycling bins," Bass said. "If you have cans or bring drinks in cans, make sure you recycle these so we can earn money for our school."

[Photo] Students, teachers clean up school with new recycling program

January 9, 2019
In today's featured "Uplifting" Tweet, Rogers Middle School choir director Natalie Joyner shares a collage of pictures from the Thursday evening Show Choir performance. High School director Crystal Chamberlain's students, who performed Thursday evening, are featured in the photos. Audiences can still catch one last performance Friday, Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the PHS Black Box Theatre. Admission is free. Concessions, including a hot cocoa Bar will be sold at the door.

Eagle Brief – Dec. 7

Sydney Washburn
December 7, 2018
Senior point guard Josh Davis, No. 11, will be honored Friday, Dec. 14, before the home varsity game at about 7:25 p.m. for crossing the 1,000-point mark in his varsity career. Here, he waits for the next play in a game earlier this season against McKinney North. Davis ended this game with 11 points. Prosper fell to the Bulldogs 64-72 this night, but they won last night, Dec. 4, against Flower Mound Marcus 52-34.

[Photo] Analysis - Basketball starts season with highs & lows, performs well in district tournament

December 6, 2018
The Eagles gather during a time out as coach Brandon Schmidt talks to them. The Eagles beat the Naaman Forest Rangers 48-14 in the first round of playoffs. Prosper will play Longview High school on Saturday, Nov. 24, at 7 p.m. at The Star in Frisco.

Prosper wins first round of playoffs 48-14,
takes on Longview Friday Nov. 23 at ‘Star’

Sydney Washburn, Photographer
November 22, 2018
Point guard Josh Davis shoots the ball but is blocked by a McKinney North defender Jamien Hopkins, No.35. Davis scored 11 points during the game. Prosper Eagles were unable to defeat the Bulldogs in their first game. The team will compete in their first tournament of the season Nov. 19-20 at Lone Star High School in Frisco.

Prosper falls to McKinney North 64-72

Sydney Washburn, Photographer
November 15, 2018
Senior Kayla Martin, No. 3, serves ball to the McKinney Boyd Lady Broncos. Martin and her teammates play Klein at 7 tonight in Huntsville. "If we want to continue our success in playoffs, we have to be mentally focused,” coach Erin Kauffman said. "One thing I've learned this year is we have so much talent, but it doesn't matter how much talent you have if you're not mentally prepared."

[Photo] Volleyball goes to regional semifinal against Klein

Ana Arredondo, Reporter
November 9, 2018
Senior Cade York, No. 27, kicks for a field goal. He was selected a 2019 'Under Armour All-American' Friday, Oct. 19. "I had to win a competition at a Kohl's kicking camp," York said. "That had been a big goal of mine for a while."

[Photo] As team looks
to last Eagle Stadium game,
photos highlight 42-37 victory
over McKinney Boyd

October 24, 2018
Students posters hang in the hallway, advertising student council campaigns. Voting will begin Oct.16 at 8 a.m., and it will officially end on Oct. 17 at 4:30 p.m. “We will announce (the winners) the next day hopefully,” coach and student council sponsor Tony Cooper said.

Voting re-begins, continues
for student council candidates Oct. 18-19

Sydney Washburn, Reporter
October 15, 2018
During a defensive play, Cody Gallegos, Joshua Graham and Ananias Mayes (left to right) sprint to stop McKinney from advancing. The McKinnney players featured are Will Bolin, Devin Vasquez and Spencer Morrow (left to right). The play occurred in the first quarter before the game delayed due to lightning.

Prosper sweeps through McKinney at homecoming game 35-7

Sydney Washburn, Photographer
September 25, 2018
Senior quarterback Keegan Shoemaker, No. 11, drops back to pass in a game against the McKinney Lions on Sept. 20. Shoemaker finished Thursday with 156 yards and three passing touchdowns. His performance helped the Eagles to a 35-7 homecoming game win against the Lions.

[Photo] Football continues winning season
with 35-7 homecoming win over McKinney

September 24, 2018
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