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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.

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Newspaper adviser Lisa Roskens awards senior Neha Madhira with her Quill and Scroll honor chord. Quill and Scroll is a journalism honor society. Madhira will wear the chord as she walks across the stage at graduation.

[Photo] Eagle Brief - May 15-24

May 16, 2019
Sophomore Maddie Moats stresses over school workload in front of the Eagle Time schedule. The school will no longer offer Eagle Time for the rest of the year. In the attached column, writer Haley Medeiros challenges administrators to reconsider removing Eagle Time from the schedule. "Students need Eagle Time in order to maintain at least a small balance between school work, homework and mental health," Medeiros said. "If the administration really wants to make time in school more effective, they should shorten the school day, regulate the amount of homework and projects that are given in each class, or just keep the 30-minute study hall."

[Photo] School eliminates Eagle Time, causing stress for students, teachers

May 6, 2019
Jake Cosner, No. 2, hurls a pitch in a game against Plano East March 22. Cosner, a senior, is one of the starters on the Prosper pitching staff.

Analysis – Baseball clinches district title in 1st 6A season, set to face Lakeview Centennial in first round

Zach Markey, Sports Columnist and Editor
April 29, 2019
After completing every Spartan Race, competitors receive a traditional medal along with a pie-piece medal.

[Photo] Teacher races toward ‘trifecta’ in Spartan Races

Ryan Stanley, Reporter
May 9, 2019
Senior Marco Punzo surveys the putting green during his round. The Eagle golf teams competed in the district rounds April 1-2. Punzo advanced to play in the regional tournament on the Cottonwood Creek Golf Course in Waco on April 22-23.

Golf tees up for district tournament, places third overall

Neha Madhira, Kester Muthalaly, Zach Markey, and Isabella Abraham
April 25, 2019
Lawyer Charles Phillips talks to Rod McCall's sixth-period government class. Phillips has practiced law in Collin County for the past 25 years. "I will sell my services, but I will not sell my integrity," Phillips said. Phillips doesn't recall all the money he's earned in his career, but he does remember all the thank-you cards he's received. "Life is about relationships, and the rest is just stuff," Phillips said. "If you care about what you do, and you care about people, you will be successful."

[Photo] Eagle Brief- April 25

April 25, 2019
Junior Hayden Metcalf and several Eagles race on to regionals

Junior Hayden Metcalf and several Eagles race on to regionals

Justin Hudson, Kester Muthalaly, Zach Markey, and Ana Arredondo
April 23, 2019
Director Aaron Tombrella conducts the Varsity Mixed choir April. 17. The choirs will perform their spring show May. 8.

[Photo] Eagle Brief – April 17

April 17, 2019
Senior Marco Punzo places 5th at district tournament. The boys golf team finished 3rd overall, though did not move onto the next round. Punzo will represent the team at Regionals.

Analysis – Boys golf performs well in district tournament; Punzo advances to regionals

Zach Markey, Sports Writer and Editor
April 15, 2019
Senior Ashlynn Stokes lies "dead" on top of a car March 26 morning.

‘Shattered Dreams’ performance teaches dangers of drunk driving

Kester Muthalaly and Aaron Boteng
April 11, 2019
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every year, more deaths occur by suicide than by gun violence. Editorial writer Ryan Stanley calls on students and parents to accept each other. "Mental health has a stigma of hiding within us like a virus," Stanley said. "We don’t want to share our plight with others because we are embarrassed."

[Photo] Mental Health - Editorial issues call-to-action to students, parents: 'Interact,' 'Accept'

April 9, 2019
Police officers converse with actors Reid Davis, center left, and Mike Pursell, right, during the "live-staged" portion of "Shattered Dreams" March 26. "Mike's so down to earth," student Zach Markey said.

The SET-UP – ‘Shattered Dreams’ involves first responders, student helpers, district workers, community volunteers

Kester Muthalaly and Aaron Boteng
April 7, 2019
A bloody handprint faces toward the school. About every 20 minutes in the state of Texas, someone is hurt or killed in a vehicular accident involving alcohol.

Prosper stages car crash at the school front for ‘Shattered Dreams’

Kester Muthalaly and Katie Johnson
April 7, 2019
Seniors Kaylee Mattox and Hope Raspberry say they received "a lot of funny looks" all day for their "Shattered Dreams" makeup. "(It's worth it) because they say that it looks really cool, and they want to know about it, which is why we're doing it," Mattox said. "They see the dead version of me everywhere I go and what it would be like -an empty space."

Students play ‘living dead’ for ‘Shattered Dreams’ event

Kester Muthalaly and Aaron Boteng
April 3, 2019
The "Grim Reaper," played by senior Jeremy Muchemi, as well as students who represent the "Living Dead," from the March. 26 live "Shattered Dreams" presentation line up near Eagle Drive, which was the site of the mock car crash. All students remained in class after first period, April 5, to watch the Eagle Production Group's film prepared for the "Shattered Dreams" demonstration.

[Photo] Eagle Brief- April 4

April 3, 2019
Frisco Centennial and McKinney Boyd runners seem to trail behind freshman Jaxson Lanz in a relay event. In three relay events, the Eagles finished fourth in one event, and placed toward the bottom of the field in the other two.

Prosper hosts track meet, athletes break records

Justin Hudson, Kester Muthalaly, and Zachary Markey
March 28, 2019
Prosper firefighters pull senior Reed Davis out of a wrecked Honda Accord March 26 during the "Shattered Dreams" demonstration. "Shattered Dreams" is a staged event the school performs every four years before prom to educate students on the dangers of drinking and driving. Shattered Dreams consisted of students in the audio video group and the theatre department.

Firefighters help simulate car crash for ‘Shattered Dreams’

Kester Muthalaly, Photography Editor
March 28, 2019
Students stand outside to observe the "Shattered Dreams" demonstration. The demonstration included a scene of a car accident between two students. Shattered Dreams is a program intended to raise awareness for drunk driving.

[Photo] Eagle Brief – March 26

Nicole Miguez, Reporter
March 26, 2019
Senior Jeremy Muchemi, dressed as the "Grim Reaper," for the "Shattered Dreams" program stares into the camera. The program, held March 25-26, was directed toward students to warn of the potential dangers associated with illegal, underage drinking. Students and first-responders provided video and live performances yesterday during Eagle Time.

[Photo] Eagle Brief – March 27

March 27, 2019
As the school prepares for the Shattered Dreams event, a staged car crash sits at the front entrance. Shattered Dreams will take place March 25 and 26. "I'm a nurse, and I think not only about the driver but also the passengers and bystanders," medical teacher Shanelle Stewart said. "When I was in the hospital, I saw a lot of drunk driving accidents. Logic is completely taken away when alcohol is the situation."

[Photo] Eagle Brief - March 25

March 25, 2019
Senior Jax Alley surveys the Coppell defense and anticipates a mistake to advance another base. The Eagles faced Coppell in a preseason scrimmage Tuesday night, Feb. 5. "Friday will be the home game against the Wildcats that is sure to add another district victory to the win column," Sports Editor Zach Markey said about Prosper's upcoming home game against Plano East.

Analysis – Baseball begins first 6A season with impressive 18-2 record

Zach Markey, Sports Writer and Editor
March 22, 2019
Upperclassmen math teacher earns 'Teacher of the Year'

Upperclassmen math teacher earns ‘Teacher of the Year’

Kester Muthalaly, Photography Editor
March 22, 2019
A student, wearing out-of-dress-code jeans, holds a copy of the student handbook in front of the in-school-suspension (ISS) classroom. The student handbook was used as reference in wake of today's dress code announcement. "Any student out of dress code will have to either change into 'Prosper Greens,' go to ISS, or will receive out-of-school suspension," Principal John Burdett said. "The discipline will be in alignment with our Student Code of Conduct/Student Handbook."

[Photo] Announcement needs clarification to avoid
dress-code enforcement confusion

March 20, 2019
After hearing the testimonials of previous students who have attended Camp RYLA, Interact Club sponsor Rodney McCall said he encourages juniors to apply to go. Juniors interested in attending Camp RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Award), a student leadership training camp, should fill out an application and return it to the counselors' offices by Friday, Mar. 8. To get involved with Rotary, students can join the high school version, Interact Club. "Returning for their senior year, the students have taken on a variety of leadership roles around our school and around our community," McCall said.

[Photo] Juniors can apply to leadership camp by Friday

March 6, 2019
Choir director Aaron Tombrella leads the varsity choir as they sing for the front office March 7. The varsity choir teams looks forward to UIL competitions April 3-5. The choir will perform in the auditorium Thursday, May 9.

[Photo] Eagle Brief- March 8

March 8, 2019
Junior and senior Prom will take place at Southfork Ranch April 6. Tickets are available for purchase now through March 31 on the PHS website. Ticket prices will change, depending on the date of purchase.

[Photo] Prom location, cost and more to know before the dance

March 7, 2019
Wrestling teams battle opponents throughout season

Wrestling teams battle opponents throughout season

Aaron Boteng and Kester Muthalaly
March 7, 2019
Officer Steven Antommarchi and his K-9 partner Kaz visit the ENO newsroom to educate the staff on drug testing. Officer Antommarchi has been with the 3-year-old Belgian Malinois since last July. "Anywhere that I am, you can bet that Kaz is there also," Officer Antommarchi said. "He’s never too far away."

[Photo] Eagle Brief- March 7

March 7, 2019
In the United States, consumers use 500 million plastic straws daily. In the attached column, opinion writer Maddie Moats challenges readers to end plastic straw use. "Plastic straws are, for the most part, non recyclable," Moats said. "Citizens should look to better alternatives for the sake of the environment."

[Photo] Writer encourages citizens to put plastic straws behind bars, look to cleaner alternatives

March 28, 2019
Goalkeeper Hope Raspberry, No. 32, rushes onto the field alongside her teammates at Frontier Park Feb. 25. The girls' lacrosse team defeated Ursuline that night 9-3.

Lacrosse team begins with win

Emily Reish and Kester Muthalaly
March 6, 2019
Riley McDaniel, No. 11, and teammates celebrate after a home run in the second inning. This knock gave the Eagles an early 5-0 lead against Pilot Point in the Prosper tournament. "Although the preseason tournaments are vital for team chemistry and overall record, the district games are crucial for the Lady Eagles' playoff chances." Sports Writer and Editor Zach Markey said.

Softball anticipates district play following preseason

Zach Markey, Sports Writer and Editor
March 1, 2019
Girls basketball advances in playoffs after a win over Plano, 55-51. The Eagles advanced to the sweet 16 with the win. Prosper would go on to advance to the regional finals, but fall short to Allen.

Girls basketball falls short despite memorable playoff run

Zach Markey, Sports Writer and Editor
February 27, 2019
Jason Elmore flows with the music as he sings during his solo performance. Elmore is from the band "Jason Elmore & Hoodoo Witch." The band released their first album "Upside Your Head" in 2010.

Billboard blues artist Jason Elmore comes to Prosper

Kester Muthalaly, Photography Editor
February 25, 2019
Abbey Beasley hurls a pitch toward a Pilot Point batter. The Lady Eagles came away with a 10-6 victory. This is the first softball season in 6A for Prosper.

Girls softball trumps Pilot Point 10-6 at home tournament

Justin Hudson, Kester Muthalaly, Abigail Arnold, and Zach Markey
February 22, 2019

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
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