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
Kennedy Wyles

Kennedy Wyles, Chief Operating Officer

Kennedy Wyles is from Chicago, Illinois, but currently resides in Prosper, Texas with her mom and dad. She is passionate about writing, which she practices by reporting for the school newspaper and yearbook. She has received multiple UIL Journalism awards in headline, editorial, news and feature writing and plans to major in journalism in college. In her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking and spending time with her friends and family. 

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The Eagle Nation Online staff smiles for a picture during their pitch meeting. Staff meetings happen every week day at 11:30 over Google Hangouts Meet.

Grid view comes available in school video chats

Kennedy Wyles, Chief Operating Officer
April 15, 2020
Freshman Isaac Sorensen carries the ball up the sideline. JV plays every Tuesday and Friday at 5:45 p.m., before varsity.

Junior varsity boy’s soccer ties McKinney Boyd

Kennedy Wyles, Chief Operating Officer
March 5, 2020
Cami Ward, Erika Barone, Haley Harig and Sadie Gonzales compliment each other during the first "Make it Matter Monday" in yearbook. The yearbook staff traced their hands on a piece of paper and taped it to their backs. Everyone then went around and wrote a compliment on the hand.

Leadership to implement social emotional activities

Kennedy Wyles, Chief Operating Officer
January 17, 2020
Senior Nathan Smith, No. 11, steps up for a penalty kick. The Eagles won their first scrimmage of the season against Irving Nimitz last Friday 3-1. They will scrimmage tonight against Hebron at 7:30.

Varsity soccer defeats Irving Nimitz in 1st scrimmage

Kennedy Wyles
December 17, 2019
Creative Writing Club to read holiday books to kids

Creative Writing Club to read holiday books to kids

Kennedy Wyles, Chief Operating Officer
December 5, 2019
Senior Lily Watson smiles as she looks through last year's senior ads. Senior ads are due Nov. 1 and are available in various sizes. This year, they can be created and purchased online.

Yearbook senior ads – Here’s how to submit them

Kennedy Wyles, Chief Operating Officer
October 25, 2019
Junior Grant Peck, No. 14, signals a thumbs up to an official. Peck is a slot receiver for the team. Slot receivers are played in an offensive formation closest to the sideline.

Eagles stay undefeated with victory over McKinney

Ana Arredondo, Kennedy Wyles, Justin Hudson, and Christi Norris
September 26, 2019
Varsity players Jacob Ross, No. 80, Deven Mathis, No. 6 and Damien Stuver, No. 56 join the rest of the team in a huddle. At halftime, Flower Mound trailed Prosper, the scoreboard reading 36-0. The Eagles won with a final score of 57-34

Prosper stays undefeated with victory over Flower Mound

Ana Arredondo and Kennedy Wyles
September 17, 2019
Volleyball will play Plano East at home Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 6:30. They will head into this game with three wins and five losses.

Eagle Brief- Sept. 16-21

Kennedy Wyles and Isabella Abraham
September 16, 2019
Junior Brad Larson prepares to kick a PAT during the game against Keller Timber Creek, Sept. 6. He has 11 points so far this season. This is his first year on varsity. "Don't give up," Larson said. "There's always hope."

Kicking with a Cause

Kennedy Wyles, Chief Operating Officer
September 10, 2019
Following sunset, fireworks light up the sky Aug. 16 for the finale of Meet the Eagles. The event recognized fall sports including football, volleyball, swim and dive, tennis, cross country, Talonettes and cheer. Meet the Eagles was the first event open to the public at the new Children's Health Stadium.

Eagle Brief – Aug. 19-24

Kennedy Wyles and Haley Medeiros
August 19, 2019
The boys lacrosse team holds up their 2019 DII State Championship trophy in celebration. The team beat Smithson Valley in the final game, 11-5 on Sunday, May 12, in the Texas High School Lacrosse League semi-finals and state championship at Ron Poe Stadium in McKinney. This is the first state championship win for Prosper boys lacrosse. “It was like a dream," Delano said. "And, I'm still waiting to wake up.”

‘One more’ motto marks steps
to lacrosse championship

Kennedy Wyles
May 16, 2019
Junior Zoe Christenson struts down the runway in the arena. More than 40 designers shared their looks for the annual fashion show. This year's theme held the title "Muse."

‘Muse’ theme of fashion show inspires designers and community

Kennedy Wyles
May 6, 2019
Principal John Burdett and assistant principal John Boehringer present the Eagle Nation Online staff with their Student Newspapers Online Distinguished Site plaque. Advised by Lisa Roskens, the staff has 17 published articles on "Best of SNO." They worked all year to acquire the six SNO badges required to get this national award.

Eagle Nation Online receives SNO Distinguished Site plaque

Kennedy Wyles, Reporter
April 23, 2019
UIL Academics competed at the regional meet at Baylor University April 13. Four students will move on to the state meet. The state meet will be held in Austin, Texas May 2-4.

Academic UIL competes in regional competition

Kennedy Wyles, Reporter
April 23, 2019

Reporters go behind the scenes of Eagle Nation News

Kennedy Wyles and Ana Arredondo
April 12, 2019
Seniors Cole Schmitt and Zane Williams celebrate a goal during a playoff game last season. The team's current record is 8-2, and the boys look to win against the Plano Wildcats this Saturday at home. Their last home game of the season will be Friday, April 19.

Eagle Brief – April 10

Kennedy Wyles
April 9, 2019

Varsity soccer looks to play Rowlett in 1st playoff round

Ana Arredondo and Kennedy Wyles
March 27, 2019
The Talonettes dance at each pep rally and sporting event. Tryouts for next year's team will take place in Gym 2, this Saturday. Dancers may also tryout to be a Talonette officer as well.

Eagle Brief – March 20

Kennedy Wyles
March 20, 2019

Reporters turn lenses onto Eagle Nation Online

Ana Arredondo and Kennedy Wyles
March 1, 2019

Eagle Brief – Feb. 27

Kennedy Wyles
February 27, 2019
Certain apps and websites are blocked to ensure students are staying focused on their academics. According to editorial writer Kennedy Wyles, limiting a student's rights at school can restrict them from getting a better education. Media literacy is necessary, especially in schools.

Are there benefits to blocking apps?

Kennedy Wyles
February 5, 2019
Students and parents attend college night at 6 p.m. Jan. 30. It is not required to attend to take a course. However, school officials recommend those interested in taking these courses do come to the informational meeting.

Collin College, LeTourneau University to present dual credit information

Kennedy Wyles
January 30, 2019
Officer Steve Antonmarchi informs instructor Rod McCall's government class about police procedures. "Our primary response is to protect you guys," Officer Antonmarchi said. "We're honored to be here, and we are here to serve you guys." Officer Antonmarchi was a first responder in the 2016 shooting of Dallas police officers.

Eagle Brief – Jan 30

Kennedy Wyles
January 30, 2019

Varsity soccer players share details about season, play game

Ana Arredondo and Kennedy Wyles
January 18, 2019
An anonymous student stands outside the office wearing "Eagle Greens," holding up the "Code of Conduct" with dress code rules."'Eagle Greens" are used as the alternative to a inappropriate outfit and a punishment to those not following the dress code rules.

Students wear “Eagle Greens” as alternative clothing

Kennedy Wyles and Kester Muthalaly
January 17, 2019
An anonymous student stands outside the office wearing "Eagle Greens," holding up the "Code of Conduct" with dress code rules."'Eagle Greens" are used as the alternative to a inappropriate outfit and a punishment to those not following the dress code rules.

Administrators reinforce dress code policy for second semester

Kennedy Wyles
January 15, 2019
Dalton Smith and Eion Adams prepare for their "The Sports Dive at 5 with Smith and Adams" Radio with Edge program. These two broadcasters and their show, which airs Fridays at 5 p.m. the school's Radio with Edge station, just received the MarCom Gold Award for the second year in a row. "These two students along with script advice from Coach Berliner create what I consider true radio," Radio with Edge adviser Burt Lackey said. "I can't express how proud I am of their hard work and professional on air talent."

Eagle Brief – Jan. 8

Kennedy Wyles
January 8, 2019
Senior Khayla Silverio presents her original work piece, focusing on cognitive science. This is Silverio's second year in the PCIS program. "The fact that you get to choose what you want to do and what you want to learn about is a different type of liberation to your approach to education," Silverio said.

Scholars present original work pieces at PCIS showcase

Kennedy Wyles, Reporter
December 14, 2018
Show choir brings Christmas spirit to student body

Show choir brings Christmas spirit to student body

Kennedy Wyles, Reporter
December 12, 2018
Show Choir poses together after the final song of their performance on Dec. 7. The group sang and danced to a variety of holiday songs. "We rehearsed everyday in the dance room to ensure we knew the choreo," senior Piper Wise said.

Show choir sings in “Carols and Cocoa” christmas concert

Kennedy Wyles and Kester Muthalaly
December 10, 2018
The group claps their hands together during their performance of the song "Santa Bring My Baby Back to Me." This number was 1 of 2 songs the entire group performed together. The choir opened the show together with the piece "Let It Snow/Winter Wonderland."

Show Choir presents “Carols and Cocoa”

Kennedy Wyles
December 11, 2018
Zinnia Aguilar works on her project for art class. Students can join art club, but do not need to be enrolled in an art class during school. "Everybody’s welcome,” Ferguson said. “I know with NAHS you have to have certain grades and that’s great, but I wanted to make something where everyone is welcome."

Club spotlight– make an artful impact

Kennedy Wyles
December 11, 2018
Junior Mariana Peña works on her original PCIS project to showcase on Dec. 12. Peña is focusing on surgical oncology. "PCIS is a really good course to take," Peña said. "For people that have an idea of what they want to do as a career, it's an opportunity to get experience in the real world."

[Photo] Preparing for the future

November 5, 2018
Junior Haley Stack and senior Neha Madhira take a break alongside the River Walk in San Antonio during the Texas Association of Journalism Educators Association's state convention held in San Antonio in October. The two journalists led a workshop there on student press rights and recently received a national award from the Women's Media Center for their work in that area. “It’s important to remember the power of your voice and how much speaking out and standing up can impact not only your life, but everyone’s around you,” Madhira said. “As student journalists, all of our stories are thoroughly researched and so when we do that, we are providing (readers) with accurate resources.”

Local students receive award
at Women’s Media Center gala

Kennedy Wyles
November 16, 2018
Junior Mariana Peña works on her original PCIS project to showcase on Dec. 12. Peña is focusing on surgical oncology. "PCIS is a really good course to take," Peña said. "For people that have an idea of what they want to do as a career, it's an opportunity to get experience in the real world."

Preparing for the future

Kennedy Wyles, Reporter
November 5, 2018
Senior William Lewis leads "The Mighty Eagle Band" at a football game against the McKinney Boyd Broncos on Oct. 19. His second year at Prosper, Lewis moved up to drum major this year. Drum major is the highest ranking student position in marching band. “Will is the first male drum major that we’ve had in five years,” band director John Alstrin said. “I think that’s good for the band to have both boy and girl leaders so that they learn that it’s more like a family, and we all play a part.”

Surroundings change,
music remains same

Kennedy Wyles, Reporter
October 10, 2018
How to prepare for SAT, ACT exams

How to prepare for SAT, ACT exams

Kennedy Wyles, Reporter
September 19, 2018
Although currently guarded off, the additional parking lot will offer an extra place for students to park their vehicles as the community continues to grow. “Certainly, as long as the community is concerned, I hope that they’re happy with the way we have tried to accommodate our kids here,” Assistant Principal John Boehringer said. “Obviously with the new housing developments moving in, the kids have to go somewhere, and PHS is it for the next two years."

Students encounter
new faces, tight spaces

Kennedy Wyles
August 23, 2018
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