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Student’s dream comes true by joining the Italian exchange program

Student’s dream comes true by joining the Italian exchange program

Dean Carlson, Executive Online Editor October 18, 2022

Wouldn’t it be great if you were able to host someone that came from across the world and, in turn, travel to that country? Senior, Lally Coleman, was able to experience this amazing opportunity with...

A display to advertise the Veterans Drive now sits in the commons alongside two boxes that students and staff can place donations in. See below for a full list of items that can be donated. (photo by Kevin Lynch)

Veterans Drive ‘provides’ strong start to service initiative

Kevin Lynch, Editor-in-Chief October 13, 2022

Prospect’s Veterans Drive will be experiencing a significant change this month in its second year as an annual service event. The drive, which began this week on Oct. 10 and will run until Oct. 28, was...

Senior Trent Tennyson (middle) raises his trumpet as he and other brass players perform, “Masquerade.” (All photos by Juliet Aquino)

Knight of Champions: a harmonious competition

Juliet Aquino, KnightTV Executive Producer October 11, 2022

On October 1, 2022, the Prospect Marching Knights, or PMK, held their annual competition, the Knight of Champions, or KOC. The PMK hosted this day, which consisted of 13 other high school bands performing...

All students who participated in Prospect Gives Back gather for a photo. (Photo courtesy Nicole Stoltz)

Sixth annual Prospect Gives Back event serves community, connections

Ella Mitchell, Editor-in-Chief October 11, 2022

At River Trails, volunteering alongside the boys’ cross country team for Prospect Gives Back, senior Dominik Balenda guided five different age groups of kids through a two kilometer race featuring nearly...

Jeremy Morton celebrates with the drum line on the stage. (Photo courtesy @prospect.band Instagram)

Big Blue Friday “plays” in JMo’s favor after 22 years

Alyssa Degan, Executive Visuals Editor October 6, 2022

Fine Arts Coordinator, Jeremy Morton, also known as “JMo”, won Big Blue Friday for the first time in his 22 years of teaching at Prospect.  Big Blue Friday is a tradition where every Friday, one...

The new law room looks fresh in its first official functioning year. Heilman is relieved that he can now judge more realistic mock trials. (photo by PJ O’Grady)

Improved law room sparks new atmosphere

PJ O'Grady, Copy Editor September 15, 2022

Psychology and Law Pathway teacher Jay Heilman will now officially have an appropriate room to fit his judge’s gown and gavel. Walking along the commons hallway, students may sneak a peek at the newly...

Students in 2018 participate in the homecoming powder toss. (photo courtesy Twitter.)

Powder toss tradition changes for 2022

Alyssa Degan, Executive Visuals Editor September 7, 2022

The popular Prospect powder toss tradition of about 10 years has been changed this year. Instead of everyone getting ready to throw their powder all at once, the goal is to do it in small groups of about...

Omar Alebiosu pictured. (Photo courtesy @KnightsofPHS Twitter)

New athletic director hopes to build relationships

PJ O'Grady June 4, 2022

Omar Alebiosu has had a life built around sports. When he was younger he played football and wrestling. In high school, at Niles North, Alebiosu turned into a varsity wrestler. A few years later, he wrestled...

Photo courtesy District 214.

Sparks fly at D214’s annual Robot Rumble

Maeve Molina and Olivia Macina May 14, 2022

This year's District 214’s annual Robot Rumble was hosted at John Hersey High School. The competition of teams asked to bring their robots was composed of 38 teams from 13  schools: all of the D214...

Peer tutor applications open for next year

Peer tutor applications open for next year

Amanda Feinberg, Managing Editor May 14, 2022

Junior Sara Maggio remembers having an early morning wrapping party with her and other members of Knights Inspired to Teach (KITT). The party was intended to wrap crayons for the Cradles for Crayons Drive...

Various AP Testing seat locations are displayed in the hallway.

AP Testing brings stress

Marina Makropoulos, Online News Editor May 12, 2022

During the first two weeks of May, hundreds of students flock to the gyms and the KLC in order to take their Advanced Placement (AP) tests.  These yearly exams are not only a rigorous measure of how...

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