The Student Voice of Prosper High School

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The Student Voice of Prosper High School

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The Student Voice of Prosper High School

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Maya Contreras

Maya Contreras, Graphic Design Editor

Maya Contreras was born in Katy, Texas and moved to Prosper in 2018. She is currently a junior at Prosper High School. This is her first year on the ENO staff and she is excited to explore new opportunities and write for the newspaper. Outside of ENO, she is the treasurer of National Art Honor Society and enjoys reading.

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In a collage of photos made on Canva, senior Maya Contreras shares memoirs of her friends and family. She will be attending Texas State University and majoring in Marketing. I never knew high school would fly by this fast, Contreras said. Newspaper has been a great part of my journey.

Senior column: Executive graphic designer glances at high school journey, thanks friends

Maya Contreras
May 17, 2023
‘The Inheritance Games’ by Jennifer Lynn Barnes brings mystery, riddles, and and wealth into young Averys life. This book can be found at your local library and on Amazon. “Books that contain riddles and clues have never been my favorite,” senior and opinion editor Maya Contreras said. “So, discovering this book was amazing.”

Review: ‘The Inheritance Games’ excites readers with mystery

Maya Contreras
April 17, 2023
Standing in a circle, the mens varsity soccer team prepare to start the game. This was the first game of the playoffs. The Eagles played against Flower Mound Marcus.

Varsity boys soccer plays final game of the season against Flower Mound

Caitlyn Ketzle and Maya Contreras
March 31, 2023
Running towards the ball, No. 13 Nicolas Ocasio takes big strides. This is his second year on varsity. He plays defense.

Varsity boys soccer defeats McKinney 4-0 and moves on to play-offs

Caitlyn Ketzle, Erica Deutsch, Maya Contreras, and Sofia Ayala
March 21, 2023
Dribbling the ball, No. 9 Ryan Anderson goes down the field. The team is run by coach Bryan Thompson. This is his second year coaching the boys soccer team for Prosper High School.

[Photo] Eagle Brief Jan. 19 — 26

Kalyani Rao, Executive Editor-in-Chief
January 19, 2023
Dribbling the ball, No. 10 Devin Snyder looks for his teammates. This is Snyder’s second year on varsity. He plays midfielder.

Varsity boys soccer team scores 4 consecutive wins

Maya Contreras, Opinion Editor
January 19, 2023
Extended in the air, sophomore Carson Stiglets heads the ball toward his teammate. This is Stiglets second year on varsity. He was named 6A District 5-6A First Team All District for the 2022 UIL season.

Varsity boys soccer ‘kicks off’ season 2-0

Riley McConnell and Maya Contreras
January 6, 2023
Twisted Love by Ana Huang illustrates a dark romance. This book can be found at your local book store. I was excited to start reading this book, senior and writer Maya Contreras said. It was a fast read, and I cant wait to read the next one.

Review: ‘Twisted Love’ excites readers with corrupt romance

Maya Contreras, Opinion Editor
December 9, 2022
Starting soccer warmups, senior Pranav Yerram passes the ball to the next player. Yerram has been playing soccer for as long as he can remember, and he continues to use this sport as part of his inspiration for medicine. “I believe what we do as an organization at school and in the US will give hope and support to women that have breast cancer,” Yerram said. “I think this will help them push and strive to survive. Because at the end of the day our lives (are what) matter the most.”

Soccer player wants to bring hope via new club’s mission

Maya Contreras, Opinion Editor
November 4, 2022
‘The Fine Print’ by Lauren Asher creates a dream like romance of two creators who were never meant to find one another. This book can be found at your bookstore. “I was excited to start reading a book by a different author,” senior and writer Maya Contreras said. “I can’t wait to read the next one.”

Review: ‘The Fine Print’ enchants readers with ‘dream’ romance

Maya Contreras
October 25, 2022
Colleen Hoovers novel, November 9, originally published Nov. 10, 2015, follows writer Ben and aspiring actor Fallon as they experience trials together and develop an unusual romantic relationship. In the attached column, writer Maya Contreras shares why she thinks readers should give this book a try. This twist in this book may have been the biggest twist I have ever read, Contreras said. It was so unexpected that I had to put the book down for a second.

Book Review: ‘November 9’ details challenging relationships, self-confidence and destiny

Maya Contreras
September 28, 2022
The book It Ends With Us, by Colleen Hoover, sits amidst pens and sticky tabs. These tools represent ways to annotate a book in your own style. I never liked writing in my books until I learned all the ways to annotate, senior Maya Contreras said. Everything is a lot easier to remember.

Column: Writer shares favorite annotating methods

Maya Contreras, Opinion Editor
September 16, 2022
Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren shows the tension between two enemies. Although this book cannot be found at The Nest, you can find it at your favorite local book store. I didnt think I would like this book as much as I did, senior and writer Maya Contreras said. I wish I could have read more.

Review: ‘The Unhoneymooners’ fascinates readers with vacation romance

Maya Contreras
August 30, 2022
As they stand to the left of senior Amanda Hare, adviser Lisa Roskens, sophomore Rock Hill High School competitor Zeeya Merchant and senior Prosper High School competitor Gabriella Winans help Hare set up equipment. Due to unexpected problems with her printers connection, Hare switched to use Merchants equipment. Hare, Winans, Merchant and Roskens had a limited amount of time to get the equipment switched and working due to time restraints before the competition started.

4-year competitor overcomes adversity at state meet

Rusty Joe Gonzales and Maya Contreras
May 23, 2022
Looking at the camera, National Art Honor Society members senior Gillian Diel, Julia Chung, Erika Pedersen stand in front of a photo wall. This is Chungs third year being on NAHS. Chung plans to major in graphic design.

[Photo] Senior Column: Design Editor reflects on high school experience, says goodbye

Julia Soomin Chung
May 10, 2022
Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover tells the story of a mother separated from her daughter. The book was released Jan. 18. Hoover is a New York Times bestselling author. “I was hesitant to read this book at first,” junior reviewer Maya Contreras said. “Once I sat down and started reading, I couldn’t get enough.”

Review: ‘Reminders of Him’ engages readers with tragic separation

Maya Contreras, Reporter
March 30, 2022
In a graphic made by junior Maya Contreras, the book cover for Heart Bones by Colleen Hoover is shown. Heart Bones by Colleen Hoover details a warming story of two characters from different lives who long to be with one another. “I couldn’t help but spend time thinking about this book after I read it,” Contreras said. “It was beautiful and captured my attention.”

Review: ‘Heart Bones’ lures readers with summer romance

Maya Contreras, Reporter
January 12, 2022
Pedro Perez catches the football and gets ready for his throw of a lifetime. On Oct. 13, Perez was having a conversation with his granddaughters when it was briefly interrupted with a flying football. As the football headed his way he shouted “Hey, I got it. I got it!” Surprised by his incredible catch Perez then continued to shout “Go long, go long. I’m gonna throw it so far.”

A Gift Money Can’t Buy: My grandpa

Maya Contreras, Reporter
December 21, 2021
It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover highlights a unique story with consequences for loving someone. This book can be found at your local target or on Amazon.com. “I’ve never felt so emotional over a book until this one,” junior and writer Maya Contreras said, “The storyline was unexpected and caught me off guard.”

Review: ‘It Ends With Us’ breaks readers with intense romance

Maya Contreras, Journalist
November 17, 2021
‘Ugly Love’ by Colleen Hoover exemplifies a heart-wrenching story of two people destined to be together. This book can be found at your local library or bookstore. “I’ve never loved reading a book as much until I read this one,” Junior and writer Maya Contreras said. “It was so charming, I couldn’t put it down.”

Review: ‘Ugly Love’ charms readers with slow burn romance

Maya Contreras, Reporter
November 3, 2021
Shining blue, a light rests in the sound booth next to a computer. This year, The Talon radio is recording a second edition of The Talons Terrifying Tales. The radio posted one to two stories recorded by students per day.

Radio students spook listeners
with 2nd edition of ‘Terrifying Talon Tales’

Maya Contreras, Amanda Hare, Chandler Webb, Emily Diaz, Nicholas Palmay, Tate Lauby, and Natalie Garms
October 29, 2021
All The Bright Places by Jennifer Niven features adventure, heartache and romance. The book can be found in the schools The Nest. “I read this book in two days and immediately bought Jennifer Nivens next book, writer and junior Maya Contreras said. I love the alternate point of views between each character which gives a detailed insight on their personality.

Review: ‘All the Bright Places’ captivates readers in grand adventure

Maya Contreras, Reporter
October 20, 2021
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