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The Student Voice of Prosper High School

Eagle Nation Online
The Student Voice of Prosper High School

Eagle Nation Online
Grace Williamson

Grace Williamson, Editor-in-Chief

Grace Williamson is the 2020-2021 Editor-in-Chief of Eagle Nation Online. This is her third year on the school newspaper, and she was previously the 2019-2020 sports editor. She plans to strengthen the newspaper as a team, and help promote brilliant reporting and coverage this year. Following graduation, she plans to major in criminal justice at a currently undecided college. When she is not working in the newsroom at school, you can probably find her spending time with her dog, Newt. For any questions, you can reach her at willigra002@k12.prosper-isd.net or prosper.eaglenationonline@gmail.com.

All content by Grace Williamson
To celebrate a publication accomplishment, adviser Lisa Roskens, senior Mark Chrissan, superintendent Holly Ferguson and senior designer Gary Garrett, take a minute to let Chrissan show his designs, which recently won an award. Chrissan holds a poster of his design that represents the cover of Medical City Children's Hospital's "Kids Teaching Kids Texas Recipe Book." Chrissan's designs won him the opportunity to create the designs for the book. "I'm excited and I feel honored," Chrissan said. "I'm excited to see when it's all done."

Eagle Brief: May 14-23

Grace Williamson, Editor-in-Chief
May 14, 2021
Holding her graduation cap tassel, senior Emily Wright stands for a cap and gown photoshoot. Senior Week will begin May 17 and continue through May 21, followed by graduation May 22. Activities include Senior Olympics, Adventure Landing, community service, and the elementary school walk.

News Brief: Seniors soar into final week, graduation information releases

Maddie Moats and Grace Williamson
May 14, 2021

Eagle Brief: May 7-14

Grace Williamson, Editor-in-Chief
May 7, 2021

Eagle Brief: April 30-May 7

Grace Williamson, Editor-in-Chief
April 30, 2021

Eagle Brief: April 23-30

Grace Williamson, Editor-in-Chief
April 23, 2021
During a drill, sophomore Evan Bish blocks No. 56 sophomore Zach Barnhouse. Bish plays as a defensive end and Barnhouse plays as an offensive lineman. "Spring ball is a time where we don't really have junior varsity or varsity," Bish said. "We basically just work on getting stronger as players."

Eagle Brief: April 16-23

Grace Williamson, Editor-in-Chief
April 16, 2021
Waving in the wind, four school board election campaign signs stand on one side of Prosper High School. This year, there are five candidates running for Place 4, and two candidates running for Place 7. Early voting is held April 19-27, and is followed by election day May 1.

Candidates offer voters choices in upcoming school board election

Caroline Wilburn, Grace Williamson, Maddie Moats, and Christy Escobar
April 13, 2021

Eagle Brief: April 9-16

Grace Williamson, Editor-in-Chief
April 9, 2021
With crowds waiting to be let in to the stadium, Texas Rangers fans gather for opening day April 6. Stadium requirements list masks as optional, and while all seats were sold out, not all of them were filled. The Rangers played the Toronto Blue Jays and lost 2-6.

Eagle Brief: April 2-9

Grace Williamson, Editor-in-Chief
April 2, 2021
With the seniors in green and underclassmen in gray, the archery team stands together to take a photo during the Archery State Championship. Out of the 13 Prosper contestants, freshman Isabelle Raider was the only one to get a perfect score. The team placed seventh out of 40 teams that competed at state.

Eagle Brief: March 26-April 2

Grace Williamson, Editor-in-Chief
March 26, 2021
In the graphic created by senior Maddie Moats, she transports herself to the film-adapted world of "Chaos Walking" as she reads the original book. In this review of "Chaos Walking," starring Tom Holland and Daisy Ridley, writers Grace Williamson and Moats give their opinions with a satirical twist. Although the adaptation of Patrick Ness's novel received mixed reviews from the critics, Williamson and Moats suggest viewers give the movie a chance.

Review: ‘Chaos Walking’ presents disaster movie viewers can’t look away from

Maddie Moats and Grace Williamson
March 23, 2021
Speaking before a crowd of new transfer students, senior Emily Reish instructs them on how to complete their activity during the new student orientation March 18. Reish is a student spirit leader this year, and an ambassador for students who transferred to Prosper in January. "We had a bigger turn out than I expected," Reish said. "The kids were very interactive, and we were able to notice new friendships being made."

Eagle Brief: March 19-26

Grace Williamson, Editor-in-Chief
March 19, 2021
As the judge watches her closely, Sydney DuVall squats at the regional meet. DuVall placed fourth in the meet March 4. The girls powerlifting team placed sixth overall and third in the 6A regional championship.

Eagle Brief: March 5-19

Grace Williamson and Neena Sidhu
March 5, 2021
Leaning in to listen, junior Aditi Shankar joins her career table group during the Prosper Career and Independent Study mentorship symposium Oct. 20. PCIS is accepting applications for next year's program until 4 p.m. Feb. 26. "Students should take PCIS because it is a good space to breathe," senior and second year PCIS student Abi Aguwa said. "It’s not a taxing class because you’re choosing your own path, doing what you enjoy – and you also have Mrs. Ballard.”

Prosper Career & Independent Study program offers career preparation, mentorship opportunities

Grace Williamson, Editor-in-Chief
February 25, 2021
Coated in ice, the pond at the front of the Star Trail neighborhood development in Prosper sits peacefully blanketed in snow. Last week, large sections of Texas were hit with a snowstorm that caused power outages and water issues. In Prosper, the entire school district was closed Feb. 11-19.

Eagle Brief: Feb. 22-26

Grace Williamson, Editor-in-Chief
February 22, 2021
As she prepares to hit a forehand, senior Brooke Hallauer keeps her eye on the ball. The team played in the Rock Hill Invitational tournament and competed against teams from the surrounding areas. Next week, the team competes in the McKinney two-day tournament Feb. 12-13.

Eagle Brief: Feb. 8-12

Grace Williamson and Caroline Wilburn
February 8, 2021
Running a soundcheck, seniors Caroline Wilburn, Maddie Moats and junior Christi Norris prepare to discuss Jane Bolin for this episode of "History's Forgotten." In honor of Black History Month, the series will cover two important African Americans from history. "History's Forgotten," has won four Best of SNO awards and continues to publish on Eagle Nation Online.

[Photo] History's Forgotten: Episode 5 - Jane Bolin, Black History Month

February 8, 2021
Looking to make a pass, junior Grady Coker drives the ball. Coker is a midfielder for the varsity team. Luce Prospect Group interviewed Coker to highlight him as a recruitment prospect.

Boys soccer defeats McKinney 4-0, takes on Braswell next

Caroline Wilburn and Grace Williamson
February 3, 2021
Basking in the sunshine, senior Emma Hutchinson holds up a smiley face sticker she received from a Hope Squad member. The Hope Squad handed out stickers and candy while greeting students and teachers entering the high school the morning of Feb. 1. This week is Hope Week, which includes creative dress up days and involvement for all students.

Eagle Brief: Feb. 1-5

Grace Williamson, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2021
As she sits at her desk, senior Emma Hutchinson stares at an image from the Holocaust posted on the BBC website. Holocaust Remembrance Week is held Jan. 25-27, with special curriculum designed by the district. "In a world where every event is consumed and processed through the internet and social media, teenagers struggle to understand the impact and reality of a horrible event like the Holocaust," editorialist and ENO Editor-in-Chief Grace Williamson said. "In a class discussing the Holocaust, graphic images and videos can be dismissed as a 'scary movie.'"

Editorial: Students should remember, prevent Holocaust events

ENO Staff and Grace Williamson
January 26, 2021
Hope Squad has organized Hope Week Feb. 1-5. Dress up days are encouraged for students to participate in. The final day will be Red Day to support American Heart Month.

Eagle Brief: Jan. 25-29

Grace Williamson, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2021
While seniors Maddie Moats and Caroline Wilburn speak into the mic, Junior Christi Norris records the latest episode of the "Best of SNO" winning podcast History's Forgotten. In honor of Holocaust Remembrance Week Jan. 25-29, this episode will cover three heroes or survivors of the Holocaust. "There are millions of stories to tell, so only talking about three people feels like an injustice," Moats said. "But I think it's important to pay respects in any way you can."

[Photo] History's Forgotten: Episode 4 - Holocaust Remembrance Week

January 27, 2021
Prosper Wrestling Academy head wrestling coach Sam Iturrino explains the rules and guidelines of the USA wrestling tournament on Saturday, Jan. 16 in the Prosper Arena. The local academy hosted the tournament that had more than 700 wrestlers from around Texas and the country. Prosper Wrestling Academy was founded in 2020 when Rock Hill High School opened and the only club wrestling team in Prosper became affiliated with Rock Hill, leaving Prosper High School without a club to train the up-and-coming wrestlers until the new academy opened.

Eagle Brief: Jan. 19-22

Grace Williamson, Editor-in-Chief
January 19, 2021
In an image created by graphic designer and senior Mark Chrissan, the silhouette of Martin Luther King Jr. stands before a podium surrounded by words that represent his campaign of activism. In the attached piece, Editor-in-Chief and columnist Grace Williamson challenges readers and activists against discrimination to remember the words of Martin Luther King Jr. "We have no alternative but to protest," King said. "For many years, we have shown an amazing patience. But, we come here tonight to be saved from that patience that makes us patient with anything less than freedom and justice."

Column: Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy lives on, emphasizes nonviolent protests

Grace Williamson, Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2021
Standing beside their entries, members of the Prosper FFA chapter show off their winnings. FFA members competed on Friday, Jan. 8, at the Collin County Livestock Show in both floral arrangement competitions and plant growing competitions. Several students took home ribbons, including junior Brooke Black who in addition to winning first place in the symmetrical silk arrangement competition, also won reserve champion of the entire show.

Eagle Brief: Jan. 11-15

Grace Williamson, Editor-in-Chief
January 12, 2021
Gleaming in the morning sun, the digital sign in front of the high school welcomes students back to the first school day after winter break Jan. 5. Teachers returned previously to a work day Jan. 4. Eagle Nation Online returns to regular publishing Jan. 5.

Eagle Brief: Jan. 5-8

Grace Williamson, Editor-in-Chief
January 5, 2021
Hands on her head, junior Jordyn Hererra watches her teammates on the soccer field. Hererra has faced an injury this season but still cheers her friends on from the sidelines at games and scrimmages. Prosper's varsity girls soccer team won their first scrimmage against Rock Hill High School on Wednesday, Dec. 9.

Eagle Brief: Dec. 14-18

Grace Williamson, Editor-in-Chief
December 14, 2020
Sitting still for the artist, a young girl receives a holiday face painting. The annual "Christmas on the Square" festival in downtown Celina, Texas was held Dec. 2. The event featured festivities, including horse-drawn carriages, bounce houses, Christmas carolers and face painting.

Eagle Brief: Dec. 7-11

Grace Williamson, Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2020
As her ceramics class learns to fire Raku clay, junior Paige Schultz watches the kiln fire up. The process of Raku firing requires the specific clay to be heated at 1,830 degrees Fahrenheit. "It was so interesting to fire this clay," Schultz said. "It's cool to watch it being fired because with normal clay that goes into the kiln, you don't see it happening."

Eagle Brief: Nov. 30-Dec. 4

Grace Williamson, Editor-in-Chief
November 30, 2020
Greeting students that enter the Nest, the annual Hope Squad pumpkin shows off student signatures. The pumpkin is used for students to express what they are grateful for this year. Thanksgiving break will start Nov. 23, and school will return Nov. 30.

Eagle Brief: Nov. 20-30

Grace Williamson, Editor-in-Chief
November 20, 2020
As the theatre department prepares for their upcoming winter show, senior Grayson Aron tunes his guitar. The theatre department will film their virtual December show this week. "Moments to Moments" is a combination of scenes, songs, and student-made poems about love, body image and mental health. The show has a gold and black color scheme to support the Hope Squad.

Eagle Brief: Nov. 16-20

Grace Williamson, Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2020
With the stadium announcing their entrance, No. 57 junior Nick Pray, alongside seniors No. 1 Fisher Naumann and No. 14 Aidan Siano run onto the field. When the team is not playing, they must wear masks, according to UIL guidelines. All spectators are required to wear masks and social distance while in the stands.

Eagles take win over McKinney, lead into bye week

Emily Reish and Grace Williamson
November 12, 2020
Beaming through the morning mist, the sun rises over Erwin park in McKinney, Texas. Sometimes found practicing at Erwin park, the cross country team competed at district Oct. 30, and sophomore Dawson Svoboda placed as the district champion. The team will race against the 6A Division I in the region championship Nov. 10.

Eagle Brief: Nov. 9-13

Grace Williamson, Editor-in-Chief
November 9, 2020
Gathering after their matches, junior Maegan Flaherty and senior Delia Luna stand alongside coaches Tony Cooper and Sion King. Luna placed 4th and Flaherty placed 5th in their weight classes. The girls and boys team competed in the USA Wrestling Preseason National Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa, with senior LJ Richardson placing 5th and senior Chase Parham placing 8th for the boys' team. "They competed amongst the best," King said. "We're very proud of them."

Eagle Brief: Nov. 2-6

Grace Williamson, Editor-in-Chief
November 2, 2020
With ribbons lining the hallway, the school honors Red Ribbon Week Oct. 26 through Oct. 29. Red Ribbon week was created to spread drug abuse awareness, and provide tools for prevention. Student council has created dress up days for this week to promote awareness.

Eagle Brief: Oct. 26-29

Grace Williamson, Editor-in-Chief
October 26, 2020
As she introduces herself, senior Lily Wilcox starts her meeting with a business professional. The Prosper Career Independent Study is a program intended to give students the opportunity to explore future career options through mentorships with professionals. "I thought it was interesting to learn from careers that we didn't expect to learn from," PCIS year-two student and senior Sarah Purcell said. "It was really beneficial in building diverse connections to support us in whatever career path we chose to take."

PCIS symposium helps students explore career interests

Caroline Wilburn and Grace Williamson
October 22, 2020
Following through on his backhand, junior Drew John returns his opponent's ball. The tennis team starts their district tournament this week. They will face-off against Denton Braswell on Monday, Oct. 19 at 4:30 at the PHS courts.

Eagle Brief: Oct. 19-23

Grace Williamson, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2020
Starting off the foggy morning invitational, senior Abishai Aryee catches up to her competition. Placing No. 12 in the varsity women's 5-kilometer run, Aryee ran a final time of 20 minutes and 44 seconds. Junior Aubrey O'Connell won the 5,000-meter race with a time of 17:53.62. "I’m really excited for track season in the spring because we didn’t get much of a season last year, and I think I have a lot more potential," O'Connell commented when asked about her upcoming track season, aswell.

Eagle Brief: Oct. 13-16

Grace Williamson, Editor-in-Chief
October 13, 2020
Head swim coach Trey Sullivan stands with sophomore Bailee Nelson before their meet on Wednesday, Sept. 30. The team defeated Plano Senior High School. Swim will face off against Lovejoy at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at the PISD Natatorium.

Eagle Brief: Oct. 5-9

Grace Williamson, Editor-in-Chief
October 5, 2020
Rushing towards the endzone, sophomore running back Malik Daily carries the ball for an Eagle touchdown. He successfully made it to the endzone, scoring the third touchdown of the game. The junior varisty green team won 45-8 against the Euless Trinity Trojains.

Eagle Brief: Sept. 28-Oct. 2

Grace Williamson, Editor-in-Chief
September 28, 2020
Lit up to recognize Prosper's Mighty Eagle Band, the district's Children's Health Stadium hosts the annual "Meet the Eagles" event. The event started at 7 p.m. Sept. 19, and finished the night with fireworks. The first football game of the season is against Prestonwood Christian Academy Sept. 25 at the Children's Health Stadium. The stadium policies have changed, including those for ticket purchases as well as spectator conduct.

Stadium puts in place ticket, spectator policy changes due to COVID-19

Grace Williamson, Editor-in-Chief
September 21, 2020
Junior varsity and varsity football teams run into the MPF to finish practice indoors. The teams walked through their plays out on the field for their games on Thursday and Friday. Both teams have practiced to play their first game of the season against Prestonwood Christian Academy.

Eagle Brief: Sept. 21-25

Grace Williamson and Gianna Galante
September 21, 2020
Hope Squad students write reminders on the windows in the halls. Hope Squad wrote these messages during Suicide Prevention Week, but also writes them frequently as a reminder for students. “During class we walk around and write positive things” Hope Squad member Junior Alyssa Clark said. “We hope these uplift people’s days.”

Eagle Brief: Sept. 14-18

Grace Williamson, Maddie Moats, Morgan Reese, and Alyssa Clark
September 14, 2020
The staff of the Prosper Fire Department stand heads bowed in remembrance of the lives lost in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. This fire station is located on East First Street. Community members in attendance were asked to comply with social distancing guidelines.

Eagle Brief: Sept. 8-11

Grace Williamson and Gianna Galante
September 11, 2020
To show support to local and national police officers, Children's Health Stadium is lit blue. The stadium will be lit blue for the majority of September as a reminder of all the good that police officers do for the community. Not only is the PISD stadium being lit blue but several businesses and families are lighting their houses and buildings blue to show their support of men and women in uniform.

Eagle Brief: Aug. 31-Sept. 4

Grace Williamson and Gianna Galante
August 31, 2020
Even as it stands ready for yet another play via computer, artist Billie Eilish's music video for her single "Everything I wanted" stands nominated for the MTV. Video Music Awards' video of the year. The VMAs will play Aug. 30 at 7 p.m. central time. Taylor Swift's single "You Need to Calm Down" won the video of the year award in 2019.

[Photo] MTV’s Video Music Awards to highlight 2020 artists, frontline medical workers

Gianna Galante, Reporter, Photographer
August 29, 2020
Motivational phrases mark the sidewalk in front of the school auditorium entrance. Last week, Hope Squad decorated the concrete in colorful chalk for students entering the building to see. This is the organization's second year at Prosper High School.

Eagle Brief: Aug. 24-28

Grace Williamson and Gianna Galante
August 24, 2020
Signs throughout the school hallways announce the flow of traffic. Students are advised to stay to the right in hallways, which will help a faster flow of traffic and encourage social distancing. Students should also sanitize their hands when entering and exiting a classroom.

Eagle Brief: Aug. 17-21

Grace Williamson and Christi Norris
August 17, 2020
Signs on every entrance to the school remind students and faculty that masks are required on the premises. Along with masks, social distancing and repeated sanitation are followed on school grounds. Teachers have rearranged the desks in their classrooms to allow extra space between students.

Eagle Brief: Aug. 12-14

Grace Williamson, Editor-in-Chief
August 13, 2020
Senior Rylan Bonds wrestles his opponent during the competition for the state champion title. Bonds wrestles in the 220-pound weight class. "My motivation was to just come back and prove I could be there," Bonds said. "Even though I had gotten hurt, I could still wrestle. When I won state, it felt like it was a dream almost, it took me a couple of days to realize I actually won.”

Senior wrestler adds academic all-state honors to state championship comeback after ACL injury

Grace Williamson, Sports Editor
April 28, 2020
Austin Atkinson, No. 23, rushes down the court after stealing the ball. The Eagles placed second in district overall. They will play their first playoff game against Sachse High School.

Analysis: Eagles to face off against Sachse Mustangs in 1st playoff game

Emma Hutchinson and Grace Williamson
February 24, 2020
The 220-pound weight class champions display their awards. Senior Rylan Bonds placed first. Sophomore Taylor Martinez placed fourth in the 138-pound weight class." We have a state wrestling champion and several state placers coming back to Prosper," coach Sion King said. "The boys team places 11th, and the girls team places 19th."

Wrestling teams make top rankings at state

Grace Williamson, Sports Editor
February 24, 2020
Sophomore Taylor Martinez works to improve her wrestling moves in preparation for the state tournament. She placed first at the regional competition at Allen high school last week. Martinez will go on to compete at the state championship tournament in the 138 weight class.

Wrestlers work to pin down state championship

Grace Williamson, Sports Editor
February 21, 2020
Freshman Addison Harmon, No. 15, pushes past a McKinney defender to put the ball up. After a pass from junior Neal Utrup, Harmond shot a successful three-pointer. The Eagles will return in playoffs this Friday.

Senior night honors 7 basketball players

Emma Hutchinson and Grace Williamson
February 18, 2020
To continue tradition, the team raises their hands together before the game starts. The Eagles were state ranked 17th when they played Allen who is ranked 7th. After the loss, Prosper is now ranked 28th.

Varsity basketball takes first district loss from Allen

Emma Hutchinson and Grace Williamson
January 21, 2020
Senior Mondo Battle jumps to make a basket. Battle put up 25 points on Tuesday night. The Eagles play against the Plano West Wolves on Jan. 10.

Analysis: Basketball works way through district

Grace Williamson and Emma Hutchinson
January 10, 2020
Senior Mondo Battle, No. 22, shoots the ball while a Richardson player attempts to block it. He put up several threes throughout the game. Battle will return Tuesday night against The Colony.

Eagles hoop against Richardson Eagles

Grace Williamson, Emma Hutchinson, and Khshaeta Cama
December 18, 2019
Sophomore Aubrey O'Connell races in the 5,000-meter competition. O'Connell won the state meet and was named "Athlete of the Year." "If there’s one thing I learned about Aubrey this year, is she’s got more fight than anybody, and she definitely proved that today," assistant coach Ty Morton said. "She was behind until about 200 meters left, and that other girl couldn’t handle what Aubrey was bringing with her."

Sophomore runner goes extra mile

Grace Williamson, Sports Editor
December 16, 2019
The girls cross country team displays their winnings after placing third at the UIL 6A state championship. Sophomore Aubrey O'Connell placed first, senior Tatum Castillo placed 21st and Alexis Svoboda placed 26th. O'Connell won the race and is this year's 6A State Champion.

Girls cross country places 3rd overall at state meet

Grace Williamson, Sports Editor
November 14, 2019
Junior Grant Shaw shoots the ball during a morning practice. Shaw was an honorable mention all-district player last year. “We have good potential to go far this year,” varsity manager and junior Boston Bogard said. “We have a lot of talent and our team is prone to do something good.”

Basketball shoots for 1st preseason scrimmage

Grace Williamson, Sports Editor
November 8, 2019
The winning runners take a moment with their district trophies on Oct. 18. “It felt amazing (to win district), just like last year we won districts and swept the whole thing. This year we are really excited to make it out of regionals and then go to state," junior Alexis Svoboda said. "I think regionals is gonna go great." Both girls and boys varsity placed first at the district meet. Both junior varsity teams placed second overall.

Cross country races for regional win

Grace Williamson, Sports Editor
October 27, 2019
Tyler Bailey, No. 4, looks for open holes to run the ball. He scored a touchdown in the first quarter. The Eagles lost to Jesuit 41-14.

Prosper prepares for homecoming game against McKinney Boyd

Ana Arredondo and Grace Williamson
October 18, 2019
Varsity setter Mackenzie Jefferson prepares for a kill. She helped lead the team to victory on Friday, Oct. 4 at the Prosper Eagle Arena. In Friday's match against Plano Senior, Jefferson racked up seven digs and 15 assists.

Volleyball win paves way for next game

Christi Norris and Grace Williamson
October 11, 2019
Two buddies, Antonio Servin and Chelsea Monterrosa, enjoy the annual Best Buddies holiday party. This is the organization's first year at Prosper. “The fundraising will go towards keeping our chapter afloat,” treasurer and sophomore Morgan Begley said. “It will go towards regional offices, and allow all parts of the organization to keep working.”

Friendship Walk breaks down barriers, opens doors

Grace Williamson, Reporter
April 26, 2019
Administration congratulates Prosper ISD teacher of the year finalists. Pre-calculus teacher Meridith Hamilton represented the math department. Twelve teachers received awards.

Eagle Brief – April 16

Grace Williamson, Reporter
April 16, 2019

Eagle Brief – April 5

Grace Williamson, Reporter
April 5, 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.

Eagle Brief – March 27

Grace Williamson, Reporter
March 27, 2019
The "Stones" practice their pose as a tree for Eurydice. The one-act play will be performed again Saturday March 23. The Prosper Eagle Theatre Company advanced to state last year (2018) and will compete in districts this year.

REVIEW – UIL Theatre presents One-Act Play ‘Eurydice’

Grace Williamson, Reporter
March 21, 2019
Eagle Brief – March 6

Eagle Brief – March 6

Isabella Abraham and Grace Williamson
March 6, 2019
The International Thespian Society attended the Anastasia Musical Feb. 28. The musical took place in Music Hall at Fair Park, Dallas. There will be an improv performance in the Blackbox tonight, March 1.

Eagle Brief – March 1

Grace Williamson, Reporter
March 1, 2019
Junior varsity wrestler Josiah Squires hugs his mom, Dalana Squires, goodbye as he leaves for the state championship. The tournament will take place at Cypress, Texas, in the Berry Center. “Last year was my first year here, and it was also our last year at 5A,” coach Sion King said. “Our kids were adjusting to being one of the better teams at 5A and now we jumped another level.”

Wrestling teams to compete at 6A state championship

Grace Williamson, Reporter
February 22, 2019
The varsity Lady Eagles softball team grabbed their helmets, gloves and bats Feb. 15 morning to face Pilot Point at 9 on Prosper's home field behind the MPF. Then, the team will took on Keller at 7 p.m. Junior varsity teams also had games scheduled, too.

Eagle Brief – Feb. 15

Grace Williamson, Reporter
February 15, 2019
Senior Ana Hernandez performs at the 5A state meet last year. Hernandez signed to swim at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin Wednesday, Feb. 6. “Coach Milne has helped me become a better swimmer because I used to be really stubborn and not able to change, but she has taught me it’s better to change,” Hernandez-Flores said. “And I have (changed) not only as a swimmer, but as a person.”

Senior swim team captain streamlines her way to college

Grace Williamson, Reporter
February 8, 2019
Ten senior athletes sign to continue playing sports at the colligate level. Family members, friends and teachers joined them as they committed on Signing Day. They joined athletes for refreshments and congratulations at 7:15 in the Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 6.

[Photo] Eagle Brief - Feb. 6

February 6, 2019
Sophomore Parker Burton dives in last year's 5A state competition. The team began in the 2017-2018 school year. “Our divers are a young group,” coach Sarah Milne said. “We have three sophomores and three freshmen on our dive team.”

Dive team strives for new heights in district, regional competitions

Grace Williamson, Reporter
February 6, 2019
Sophomore Haili Moore prepares for her golf tournament. She competed in the Florida Harder Hall tournament, Jan. 9-12. "I think the most important thing my coaches have helped me with in preparation for these tournaments is just to go out and play golf," Moore said. "Control what you can control and let the scores come."

Sophomore golfer heads to college-level tournament

Grace Williamson, Reporter
January 16, 2019
Prosper ISD police officers gather for group photo. Campus officers are there for students' safety and protection. “The majority of police officers want to do well by people,” principal John Burdett said. “Their job is to serve and protect.”

Law requires students view police interaction video prior to graduation

Grace Williamson, Reporter
December 20, 2018
Girls' cross country - Emily Kern, Aubrey O'Connell, Tatum Castillo, Madison Christy, Alexis Svoboda, Sadie Gonzales and Kirstin Towle - take a minute for a Nike Nationals picture. They placed 20th out of 22 teams. “Going to Nike Nationals has been like a dream all of high school so to achieve this goal felt really good, but when you get there, you realize there are so many goals ahead," Senior Madison Christy said. "I feel like there’s always going to be something to work towards.”

Girls’ cross country – A job well-run

Grace Williamson, Reporter
December 18, 2018
The boys in Show Choir snap their fingers as they sing "Little Saint Nick" by the Beach Boys. The group will perform the piece again this Friday, Dec 14. "The most important thing I would say about show choir is that it would be the most entertaining class you could be in," junior Austin Mann said.

Eagle Brief – Dec. 14

Grace Williamson, Reporter
December 14, 2018
The Prosper "Out of the Darkness Walk" took place Nov. 3. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention raises funds through awareness walks in every state. "We should start having more of these walks and organizations," senior Piper Wise said. "We can do more during mental health month to bring awareness and start having more mental health education in our schools."

Community, organizations unite
for suicide prevention

Grace Williamson, Reporter
November 15, 2018
The themed days for "Red RIbbon Week" highlight an arena-side hallway a poster in the high school. This annual event begins Oct. 29 and ends Nov. 2. “Our student council is trying to plan some activities along with the dress-up days to focus in and make students think about "Red Ribbon week," Counselor Julie Cooper said.

Red Ribbon Week calls students to take stand

Grace Williamson, Reporter
October 28, 2018
The engineer club upgrades their car for the race in 2019. The race will take place at the Texas Motor Speedway. “We named our car Apollo," team captain Tanten Jones said. "We built it all from scratch from the ground up two years ago, so it has taken a lot of work."

Club Spotlight – Engineers gear up
for 2019 ‘Solar Car Challenge’

Grace Williamson, Reporter
October 22, 2018
According to students who must go to the Multipurpose Facility often, the instructions on this sign get ignored daily. Editorial writer Grace Williamson used the attached article to call on parents and students to heed its instructions. "Not only will proper observance of the rules clear up all traffic confusion because the road will have space for cars to drive, but then students can safely cross at the white crosswalk to the MPF in the open where other cars can see them," Williamson said.

‘No stopping or standing’ sign
calls for safe measures

Grace Williamson, Reporter
August 30, 2018
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