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
Sofia Ayala

Sofia Ayala, Eagle Nation Online Editor-in-Chief

Senior Sofia Ayala leads Eagle Nation Online as Editor-in-Chief. This is her fourth year working for Eagle Nation Online. She served as Assistant Editor for Eagle Nation Times and served as the Feature Editor in the past. Sofia is part of the varsity PHS Talonettes drill team where she enjoys dancing with her team. Outside of school, she loves going out on runs, reading, and listening to music.

Honors & Awards: 

6 Best of SNO publications

TAJE 2024 Best in Texas News Awards:

Excellent: Sports Feature story

Honorable Mention: Story Portfolio

Honorable Mention: Multimedia Package

TAJE 2023 Best in Texas News Awards:

Honorable Mention: 08. Feature Story, Honorable Mention: 08. Feature Story, Honorable Mention: N6 Feature Story

3rd: News Feature

TAJE 2022 Best in Texas News Awards:

Honorable Mention: In-Depth News/Feature Story

2021 TAJE Fall Fiesta: 

First-year Photo – Honorable Mention

Quill and Scroll Honor Society Member

All content by Sofia Ayala
Focused on students, Mayor David Bristol and Prosper ISD school board vice president Dena Dixon showcase their duties to the government classes. The students learned about the obstacles faced in the town council, and got more insight to Bristol's job. "The town facilities, the municipal services that we have, this is not normal," Bristol said. "People come to this area. In the last five years, a lot of you guys moved here for the school district, specifically.  Your parents brought you here so you can go to the ISD. That is not the same. There are not people clamoring to go to some of this districts to the south of us. So, we have something unique and special here, and I want to continue that."

Mayor encourages students to get involved in community

Sofia Ayala, Eagle Nation Online Editor-in-Chief
December 20, 2024
As the holiday season begins this December, we set out to review the best seasonal local drinks around. We visited Starbucks, 1418, Dutch Bros, and Summer Moon to rate their festive offerings and see which cafe does the holidays best.

Review: Local coffee shops celebrate season with holiday specials

Michelle Ayala, Sofia Ayala, Erica Deutsch, and Srihitha Madepalli
December 18, 2024
Amid the Government classes, mayor David Bristol visits students at Prosper High School. Bristol answered questions asked by students and participated in a Q&A. He served in the military, where he flew F-111Fs and F-15Es.

[Photo] Eagle Brief: Dec. 16 – 20

December 16, 2024
Eagle Nation Online Editorial

[Photo] Editorial: Traffic patterns create frustration

ENO Staff and Kate Duncan
December 11, 2024
Light on, the Moon Tree is being stored in the floral design classroom until it's planted next week. The tree will be planted outside of the cafeteria in the back of the school. Librarian Stephanie Riley partnered up with the USDA Forestry to receive a Moon Tree. “We also have a digital globe, but it's like a citizen science app where students can also help collect data that actually gets submitted to NASA to help with research about tree growth and everything,” Riley said. “So once we get it planted, then we'll start bringing everybody into it.”

From the moon to the school

Sofia Ayala, Eagle Nation Online Editor-in-Chief
November 13, 2024
Standing in green Malcom Hill continues his passion for football as a coach. This marks his second year working for Prosper High School. "I kind of fell in love with the sport in middle school," Hill said. "Played it throughout high school and up until college.” 

[Photo] Malcolm Hill brings faith to the field

Gracie Patterson, Reporter
November 19, 2024
Huddled up, the team gathers to talk before the start of practice. The team began their practice during off–season to prepare for its games in the spring. The practice was held at the PHS baseball field.

Baseball gets into halloween spirit with practice

Sofia Ayala and Srihitha Madepalli
November 6, 2024
Arms in a heart, senior Nathanial Crabtree leads the student section in a cheer. The Eagles will play Plano West next on Nov. 7 at John Clark Stadium. The next game will be the last district match before heading off into playoffs.

Eagle Brief: Nov. 4 – 9

Sofia Ayala, Eagle Nation Online Editor-in-Chief
November 4, 2024
Helmet in hand, junior Cade Smallwood stands for the national anthem. The team displayed "Smile for Sadie" stickers on their helmets to honor Talonette junior Sadie Neddo after her death Oct. 14. The students dressed up in pink and purple to show support and honor her memory.

Eagle Brief: Oct. 21 – 25

Sofia Ayala and Heather Davis
October 21, 2024
Hand on the ball, no. 63 freshman Drew Alderton prepares to snap the ball to the quarterback. This is Alderton's first year playing center in the football program. This marked the fifth home game.

Freshman football ‘white’ defeat McKinney 77 – 6

Sofia Ayala, Eagle Nation Online Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2024
Trophy case open, film adviser Michael Logan showcases awards his team has achieved over the years. The film program won first at UIL state last year. On Oct. 15 the team will leave to go to New York City. They will be attending the All American High School Film Festival and compete throughout the week.

Film program speaks up on new travel policies

Sofia Ayala, Eagle Nation Online Editor-in-Chief
October 11, 2024
As she leads the class, choir director Crystal Chamberlain prepares to check in with her students. Chamberlain leads the choir program alongside director Tate Keen. This year, choir students will go on a trip to Fort Worth. Due to the new district travel policies, fine art programs can only travel out-of-state for trips that aren't for competition once every four years.

[Photo] Travel guidelines impact fine arts

Erica Deutsch, Multimedia Editor-in-Chief
October 10, 2024
Poms out, senior Haylee Alexander cheers towards the crowd. The Cheerabilities program, a cheer team for special need students, joined the team on the sidelines at Friday's game. "My favorite part of Friday's game was definitely helping with Cheerabilities," Alexander said. "I love those girls and they just make our games so much better."

Eagle Brief: Oct. 7 – 10

Sofia Ayala, Eagle Nation Online Editor-in-Chief
October 7, 2024
As students navigate the school year, new resources and rules are implemented on campus. With the growing population, there have been enhancements made to all classrooms at Prosper High School. New school's are being built to relief over-population, and rules implemented across the district to keep students safe.

Students navigate new options, procedures

Jake Radcliffe, Sofia Ayala, Erica Deutsch, Srihitha Madepalli, and Anisha Mandem
October 6, 2024
One foot in front of the other, senior Erin Young stays ahead of the race. This year marks her fourth year with the cross country and track program. “What I enjoy most about running cross country is the thing that I love most – the people, the people make it the best, like just having your friends alongside you. Even for those hard moments and those hard runs, they help you push through,” Young said. “Even when you're like thinking, oh my gosh, this sucks. This is hard, they're going through the same thing with you. And it just makes a close knit environment. Everyone is so happy all the time. So like, cross country is a really nice and, super sweet environment.”

Senior cross country runner overcomes start-of-season hardships

Sofia Ayala, Eagle Nation Online Editor-in-Chief
October 4, 2024
On the court, the junior varsity volleyball team huddles with their coach during a timeout. The Lady Eagles swept Princeton High School 3-0. “Everything I love about volleyball is getting to know the kids and helping them grow,” varsity assistant coach Mary Beth Spinuizzi said. “Not only in skill, but in character, on and off the court.”

Eagle Brief: Sept. 30 – Oct. 4

Erica Deutsch and Sofia Ayala
September 30, 2024
Principal Nick Jones enforced cellphone rules during his first year as PHS principal in 2022. Students are not allowed to use these devices during instructional periods unless they have accommodations. "The states that have already banned phones needed to purchase areas to hold cell phones," Jones said. "The two main types are large cell phone lockers where students place their cell phone in during the day or individual magnetic cell phone pouches that students use during the school day."

Texas education commissioner calls for cellphone ban in public schools

Sofia Ayala, Eagle Nation Online Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2024
As she speaks with members of the Key Club, president and senior Reva Pandey introduces the club values to new members. This is Pandey's third year in the club. She is also an officer on the Prosper Talonettes drill team, and a Student Council member.

Key club starts year with 1st meeting, plans future activities

Sofia Ayala, Eagle Nation Online Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2024
Hands up, senior Tayvin Labbe celebrates a Prosper touchdown in the fourth quarter. Prosper defeated McKinney Boyd in 55-17 making them 1-0 in district play.

Eagle Brief: Sept. 23 – 27

Sofia Ayala, Eagle Nation Online Editor-in-Chief
September 23, 2024
Hand on helmet, head coach Tyler Moore congratulates junior Lathon Latiolais on a successful play. Latiolais caught four passes at Friday's game and totaled 103 yards. "We just went out there and do what we do," Latiolais said. "Defense and offense went out there and did their job so we played a great game and it showed."

Tyler Moore continues to bring coaching passion to Prosper

Sofia Ayala, Eagle Nation Online Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2024
Head tilted, pictured on the Canva Gracie Abrams poses for her new album cover art. This is Abram's second studio album. Singer Taylor Swift is featured alongside Abrams on track five titled "Us." (Album cover by Interscope Records)

Review: Gracie Abrams ‘surprises’ fans with second studio album

Sofia Ayala, Eagle Nation Online Editor-in-Chief
September 13, 2024
Arms out, senior Tayvin Labbe tackles a Rockwall–Heath ball carrier. Labbe was a captain for this game where Prosper defeated Rockwall Heath 49 to 18. "I was really proud of how well as a defense we were able to adapt and adjust to their offense," Labbe said. "All week we were trying to prepare for something we wouldn’t be able to see and I think Friday night we executed and were able to read and react very well."

Analysis: Eagles continue training through bye–week, look forward to homecoming game

Sofia Ayala, Eagle Nation Online Editor-in-Chief
September 12, 2024
Sprinting away from a defender, junior Braedon Imhoff looks to throw the ball. Imhoff threw for 301 yards, earning five touchdowns. “We executed really well as a team offensively and defensively, everyone was making plays, and the energy was really high," Imhoff said. "We did not just play for ourselves but we played for our family and the whole ship."

Eagle Brief: Sept. 9 – 13

Sofia Ayala, Eagle Nation Online Editor-in-Chief
September 9, 2024
As she prepares for her next move, freshman Arshi Mehri serves the ball to the opponent without going out of bounds. This marks her first year being in the tennis program. Mehri plays doubles and singles.

‘Battle of the birds’ Tennis defeats Rock Hill 14–5

Sofia Ayala and Michelle Ayala
August 28, 2024
One foot in front of the other, senior Leo Anguiano attempts to stop his opponent, and run to the other side of the field. This marks Anguiano's fourth year in the program. The first game will be against Austin Westlake on Aug. 28 at 7 p.m.

Football kicks off season with scrimmage

Sofia Ayala, Erica Deutsch, and Eli Deutsch
August 27, 2024
Mid-conversation, seniors Sofia Ayala and Erica Deutsch discuss friendship for their third podcast episode of "All in My Mind." "We hope to give people some clarity and share some of our perspectives when it comes to making friends," Deutsch said. "It's not always easy making new friends and building new friendships, but once you find those friends, you'll never want to lose them."

Podcast: All in My Mind – Friendship

Erica Deutsch and Sofia Ayala
August 22, 2024
As she looks into the crowd, senior Haylee Alexander cheers alongside the Prosper Varsity cheerleaders. This is her fourth year in the program. Alexander also has cheer experience outside of school.

Eagle Brief: Aug. 19 – 23

Sofia Ayala, Eagle Nation Online Editor-in-Chief
August 19, 2024
Displayed on a Canva graphic, Megan Moroney poses for the album cover of her new studio album "Am I Okay?" This is Moroney's second album. Moroney is currently on tour until Oct. 19. – Image courtesy of Arista Nashville

Review: Megan Moroney ‘stuns’ fans with sophomore album

Sofia Ayala and Isabel Multer
August 16, 2024
While greeting students at lunch duty, Associate Principal Paige Trujillo welcomes students back to Prosper High School. This moment comes from Aug 13., the first day of classes. "I love seeing everybody's new shoes, but, on a more serious note, I just love the energy in the building," Trujillo said. "Mr. Jones and I are here all summer while people are gone, so the building feels kind of sad without everybody in it. So, the best thing is when teachers come back and all that energy, and then y'all come back, and that's even more energy. I truly love this job, and I love Prosper High School. So when everybody comes back, that's the best part – coming back to school."

Featured from ENT: Trujillo paints her passion for education

Sofia Ayala, Eagle Nation Online Editor-in-Chief
August 15, 2024
With their newspaper on the board behind them, members of the staff of Eagle Nation Online and Eagle Nation Times showcase a message from Superintendent Holly Ferguson. These students met four times over the summer to meet each other, learn new journalistic skills and plan and prepare for the coming school year. Seen in the photo, from left to right, are freshmen Eli Deutsch and Ethan Chatelain, senior Erica Deutsch, freshman Max Allen, seniors Sofia Ayala and Jake Radcliffe, sophomore Srihitha Madepalli, senior Justin Wang, junior Emily Logan, freshmen Ava Ruhter, Michelle Ayala and Polly Greaves and juniors Trisha Panicker and Aarushi Rana.

Newspaper staff shares summer activities

ENO Staff, Sofia Ayala, Jake Radcliffe, Erica Deutsch, Anisha Mandem, Elizabeth Cohorn, Isabel Multer, Ethan Chatelain, Michelle Ayala, Emily Logan, Eli Deutsch, Max Allen, Gracie Patterson, Srihitha Madepalli, Justin Wang, Leo Taylor, Yousuf Ali, Kate Duncan, and Zane Rarey
August 13, 2024
Prosper ISD students started their school year on Aug. 13. There are currently 18 elementary schools, five middle schools and four high schools. Richland High School is still under construction but scheduled to open for the 2025-2026 school year. PHS has over 3,807 students registered.

Back to school tips, beginning of year overview

Sofia Ayala, ENO Editor-in-chief
August 13, 2024
As she sits outside of the auditorium, sophomore Victoria Byers prepares for pictures following her win. Byers placed second in the contest sponsored by the Mockingbird Poetry Society. She continues to participate in contests and in sharing her stories with her community. Courtesy of Victoria Byers

Beyond the verse

Sofia Ayala, Assistant Editor
May 17, 2024
Caps in the air, senior Kaya Miller, center, celebrates the conclusion of the May 23 morning ceremony. PHS graduates, all 823, had their own favorite memories to share following the festivities, which had originally been scheduled for the evening prior, but inclement weather required a change. “My last football game season was definitely memorable. I always went with my three friends and we would make a whole tradition out of it,” Miller said. “We would get ready, go to the game and then go to either dinner at Texas Roadhouse or In-n-Out.”

Seniors celebrate 2024 graduation

Sofia Ayala, Jake Radcliffe, and Erica Deutsch
May 27, 2024
As he focuses on his next play, sophomore Jacob Martinez goes for a touchdown. He will be playing for the varsity team next year. All teams in the football program participated in the spring football game.

Football ends year with spring game

Sofia Ayala and Erica Deutsch
May 21, 2024
As last year's seniors receive their diplomas, 2023 graduate Makayla Noble cheers on her peers as they walk the stage. This year's graduation ceremony will take place at the Prosper ISD Children's Health Stadium. All three high schools will have their event at the stadium. Graduation is set to take place on Wednesday, May 22 at 7:30 p.m.

Eagle Brief: May 20 – 22

Anisha Mandem, Erica Deutsch, and Sofia Ayala
May 20, 2024
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