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
Julia Soomin Chung

Julia Soomin Chung, Executive Design Editor

Julia is a senior at Prosper High School. She was born in South Korea but had lived in Vancouver, Canada, for three years before moving to Prosper in the summer of 2019. This is her second year on staff. She works to improve design elements of each page of the website. Julia designed ENO’s nameplate for this year. She is also the Vice President of the National Art Honor Society. Julia hopes to major in graphic design or art therapy. Click HERE to view her portfolio.

Honors & Awards:

1 Best of SNO publication
Academic All-State Prosper HS Men’s Soccer, 1st Team 2022
Texas Association of Journalism Educators (TAJE) Best of Texas, “Excellent” in Photo Gallery, 2022
Texas Association of Journalism Educators (TAJE) Best of Texas, “Honorable Mention” in Photo Gallery, 2022
Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) Texas Art Education Association (TAEA), 6 medals 2019, 2020, 2022
Association of Texas Photography Instructors (ATPI) Fall Photo Contest, 2 Honorable Mention in “Travel” 2020, 2021
Prosper High School Student of the Month, “AP 2D Design & National Art Honor Society” November 2021
Prosper High School Student of the Month, “Newspaper Graphic Design” October 2021
Prosper High School Academic Awards, “Graphic Design & Illustration II” Student of the year 2021
Quill & Scroll Writing, Photo & Multimedia Contest Awards, 3rd place in “Profile Portrait” 2020
Association of Texas Photography Instructors (ATPI) Fall Photo Contest, Honorable Mention in “Travel” 2020
Burnaby Mountain Secondary School Top Student of Fine Arts Award 2018, 2019
Prosper HS Men’s Soccer 2022, Manager
National Art Honor Society 2019-present, Vice President
National Honor Society 2020-present, Member
Mu Alpha Theta 2021-present, Member
Science National Honor Society 2021-present, Member
Psi Alpha Psychology Honor Society 2021-present, Member
Rho Kappa 2021-present, Member
Diverse & Inclusive Society 2021-present, Member
Adobe Illustrator Certificate 2020
Adobe Photoshop Certificate 2019

All content by Julia Soomin Chung
In a digitally constructed image by senior Executive Design Editor Julia Chung displays photos from her senior year and childhood. Chung has been on Eagle Nation Online since her junior year. After high school, Chung will attend School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

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

Julia Soomin Chung
May 10, 2022
At their booth, the National Art Honor Society paints Relay for Life participants' faces. Relay for Life was held Friday, April 22. The event raised money for cancer patients.

News Brief: Relay for Life raises money for cancer patients

Gabriella Winans, Julia Soomin Chung, and Michael Ramirez
April 26, 2022
As the game ends with a JV girls' win, No. 6 senior Jessica Reyna and No. 28 Mallory Griffiths run toward the JV players. Reyna has committed to Maryville University to play lacrosse. Griffiths has committed to Rockhurst University to play lacrosse.

Girls, boys lacrosse face off for mental health awareness

Amanda Hare, Caitlyn Richey, and Julia Soomin Chung
April 18, 2022
Resisting the opponent, No. 10 senior Gavyn Rosales keeps an eye on the ball. The boys won the last home game of the season against Allen. They have one more district game before playoffs.

Varsity boys soccer defeats Allen 4-2, advances to playoffs

Julia Soomin Chung, Executive Design Editor
March 16, 2022
Surrounded by his parents, senior Gavyn Rosales looks out at the crowd. Senior night occurred at 7 p.m. before the game, which started at 7:30 p.m. After the game, a slideshow was shown of the seniors and their baby pictures.

Varsity boys soccer honors seniors in game against McKinney Boyd

Amanda Hare and Julia Soomin Chung
February 17, 2022
Keeping an eye on the ball, junior Joan Planas steps toward it. This is his first year on varsity. The Eagles won their second game of the tournament against Thomas Jefferson 7-2.

Boys soccer achieves 2 wins in Frisco tournament

Julia Soomin Chung, Executive Design Editor
January 10, 2022
Keeping an eye on the ball, senior Aiden Mieger steps toward it. The Eagles played their second scrimmage against Lone Star at Reynolds Eagle stadium Friday, Dec. 17. The boys lost 1-0.

Boys soccer season kicks off with 2 scrimmages

Julia Soomin Chung, Executive Design Editor
December 21, 2021
The above graphic, created by Soomin Chung, offers highlights principal John Burdett. While Burdett will complete the 2021-2022 school year in his current position, current Hays Middle School principal Nick Jones will take Burdett's position for the next school year. “This will not be a goodbye because I will continue to work with PHS in multiple ways as we continue to connect and grow with each other,” Burdett said in an email sent to parents.

[Photo] News Brief: Burdett to step into admin position, Hayes principal to lead high school next year

Caleb Audia, Multimedia Director & Assistant News Editor
December 17, 2021
In a graphic made by senior and executive design editor Soomin Chung, the Tip411 logo shows with Prosper's key word. The attached article provides three ways to contact Tip411. If immediate help is needed, call 911.

[Photo] News Brief: Tip411 offers ways to stay safe during after school hours, semester breaks

December 9, 2021
In an graphic created by Executive Design Editor and senior Soomin Chung, seniors Christi Norris, Amanda Hare, Gabriella Winans and Alyssa Clark talk into their mics. "Over The Popcorn Bowl" covers and reviews movies every month. The four seniors are all a part of the Eagle Nation Online Editorial Board.

[Photo] Over The Popcorn Bowl - Season 1 - Episode 2 - 'Romeo + Juliet'

October 29, 2021
Wearing hair nets and gloves to pack food, Prosper National Art Honor Society members Elisa Arbaiza and Bhavini Prasad seal the weighted bags. The volunteers worked in an assembly line to package food, weigh and seal the bags. The global non-profit organization Kids Against Hunger held the event at the First Baptist Church in Celina Saturday, Sep. 25, to send meals to families in the Honduras. The volunteers will be participating at Grace Bridge Food Bank to package meals to support families in local communities Monday, Nov. 15.

NAHS students help provide nutrition for families

Soomin Chung, Executive Design Editor
October 22, 2021
Talking to teachers Natalie Merrill and Jenny Mills, anatomy and physiology teacher Darilyn Krempin hugs Prestonwood Baptist Church member and teacher Holly Hollingsworth-Ervin in a digitally constructed image by senior Soomin Chung. Mills, Krempin and Hollingsworth-Ervin are breast cancer survivors and were honored at the pep rally. "When I heard the word cancer – in the same sentence with my name – it stops you in your tracks," Krempin said. "And, you start immediately thinking. You start realizing what really becomes important. It made me realize that I need to spend more time with my kids. I needed to spend more time with my friends and family. They needed to know how grateful I was for them and how much I love them." (Digital constructed image by Soomin Chung, photo by Amanda Hare).

[Photo] Breast cancer survivors hope to 'be a light,' inspire others with their stories

October 15, 2021
Adjusting the camera, senior Thomas Trautmann takes a picture with prosper alumni Brett Pierce, Jack Simonini, and senior Sam Simononi. Trautmann has been ranking No.1 in his class since freshman year. "Thomas is a good friend. He is loyal and always fun to be around," Simonini said. "He’s always there for me when I need him. He is a good guy in general."

No. 1 in senior class shares experiences, value of friends

Julia Soomin Chung
October 5, 2021
A graphic introduces episode two of season two of the "History's Forgotten" podcast. History's Forgotten is an award-winning podcast hosted by seniors Christi Norris, Caleb Audia and Amanda Hare. In this episode, they discussed women in astronomy.

[Photo] Podcast: History’s Forgotten – Season 2 – Episode 2 – Women in Astronomy

Christi Norris, Amanda Hare, and Caleb Audia
September 22, 2021
In a graphic created by executive design editor Julia Chung, the definition of 'mistake' lies against a cup of coffee spilling. The definition of mistake was defined through the Oxford Dictionary.

[Photo] Column: Mistakes allow us to grow, improve relationships

Michael Ramirez, Photojournalist
September 22, 2021
Recording in the newsroom, seniors Caleb Audia, Caitlyn Richey and Julia Chung wrap up the “Conquering College Confusion” podcast. They recorded Episode 1 of Season 1 of the new podcast series. This podcast covers the Free Application for Federal Student Aid deadlines, as well as common college applicational websites.

Podcast: Conquering College Confusion – Season 1 – Episode 1 – FAFSA & Common College Application Websites

Caleb Audia, Caitlyn Richey, and Soomin Chung
September 17, 2021
A collage made by senior Soomin Chung shows the images made by senior Alyssa Clark, senior Caleb Audia and junior Neena Sidhu. The attached article shows reviews published during the school year. The reviews include Lorde's "Solar Power," Kanye West's "Donda," and Drake's "Certified Lover Boy."

[Photo] Journalists review, compare albums

September 9, 2021
While she looks up at the flowers, senior Soomin Chung rests on a bench at Herb Island in Pochen, South Korea. Over the summer, Chung visited this country, which is where she was born. Due to COVID-19 precautions, South Korea required two weeks of quarantine for anyone entering the country in May. The restrictions have changed for those entering the country who are fully vaccinated. The photo give one view of the location, which hosted various plants and flowers for visitors, as well as offered workshops for soap, perfume, and diffusers that use the scent of different herb plants.

[Photo] Newspaper staff shares summer photos

ENO Staff
August 11, 2021
A graphic made by junior Soomin 'Julia' Chung argues against Asian American and Pacific Islander hate crimes. Anti-AAPI racism hate crimes have increased over the last year during the pandemic. "I think the number of hate crimes towards Asians has increased since pandemic because many feel anger towards them for 'introducing the virus,'" junior Mina Choe said. "But, I also think it has just given justification for their racism they already had but internalized."

Asian-American Heritage month brings resources, time to end acts of violence, hate

Soomin Chung and Christy Escobar
May 18, 2021
Decorated on the table, RoVive, sells handmade bath products at 2019 Arts and Crafts Fair. The products were hand made lotion, bath balms, and body scrubs. The Arts and Crafts Fair will take place at Rock Hill High School on May 1. "There will be great gifts for mothers from handmade pottery to jewelry items," sponsor teacher Gina Mock said. "What mom can't use a good bath balm or stress relieving lotion?"

Art Honor Society looks for arts, crafts fair vendors

Soomin Chung
April 9, 2021
A graphic made by junior Soomin Chung illustrates a survey done by the district. In the attached editorial, junior reporters Caleb Audia and Amanda Hare defend the school's decision to require masks indoors. Masks will not be required outdoors.

[Photo] Editorial: District made correct decision to continue mask policy

ENO Staff, Caleb Audia, and Amanda Hare
March 19, 2021
Cleaning up the appetizer table after guests leave, Judy Seay, the sponsor teacher of Prosper National Art Honor Society stacks the plates. The induction ceremony was held in the Rock Hill High School cafeteria to provide a larger space for guests. "I don't think we had as many opportunities to visit," Seay said of those who attended the Jan. 14 event. "Usually I have a lot of conversations with parents and students, and I think because of COVID, we didn't have the opportunity to do that.”

Club Spotlight: Schools unite during pandemic to induct artists in honor society

Soomin Chung, Graphic Designer
February 5, 2021
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