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Spotlight Assembly Schedule
Spotlight Assembly Schedule
Mile by mile: 416 miles across Illinois
Mile by mile: 416 miles across Illinois
The beginning of a pickleball tournament
The beginning of a pickleball tournament
Namesake’s past revealed: School grapples with Kulieke investigation
Namesake’s past revealed: School grapples with Kulieke investigation
Major changes coming to our cafeteria
Major changes coming to our cafeteria
Spotlight Assembly Schedule
Spotlight Assembly Schedule
Namesake’s past revealed: School grapples with Kulieke investigation
Namesake’s past revealed: School grapples with Kulieke investigation
Major changes coming to our cafeteria
Major changes coming to our cafeteria
Students celebrate Kentucky Derby at Cinco de Derby
Students celebrate Kentucky Derby at Cinco de Derby
Draft leaves Bears' fans fired up
Draft leaves Bears’ fans fired up
WATCH: Arlington Heights' biggest protest of your lifetime.
WATCH: Arlington Heights’ biggest protest of your lifetime.
The Underdog Knights get it Done Against the Huskies
Students share their Heritage at Multicultural Fair
Students share their Heritage at Multicultural Fair
Making history: Girls flag football comes to prospect
Making history: Girls flag football comes to prospect
Mile by mile: 416 miles across Illinois
Mile by mile: 416 miles across Illinois
The beginning of a pickleball tournament
The beginning of a pickleball tournament
Switch 2 reveal causes controversy
Switch 2 reveal causes controversy
New NCAA football video game
New NCAA football video game
Boys Varsity Lacrosse vs Hersey
Boys Varsity Lacrosse vs Hersey
Girls Varsity Softball vs Rolling Meadows
Girls Varsity Softball vs Rolling Meadows
Prospect Dominates at Annual Stogie Relays
Prospect Dominates at Annual Stogie Relays
Girls and Boys Track & Field Relay Meets Photo Album
Freshman Isabella Kowal serving the pickleball.
1st Annual pickleball tournament photo album
Spotlight Assembly Schedule
Spotlight Assembly Schedule
AP Exams Information
AP Exams Information
Prom Table Selection
Prom Table Selection
Prom In Full Bloom
Prom In Full Bloom
Finals Schedule
Finals Schedule
Namesake’s past revealed: School grapples with Kulieke investigation
Namesake’s past revealed: School grapples with Kulieke investigation
Prospect's 2024-25 Retirees
Prospect’s 2024-25 Retirees
Mile by mile: 416 miles across Illinois
Mile by mile: 416 miles across Illinois
What the KnighMedia class of 25' has learned from Mr. Block
What the KnighMedia class of 25′ has learned from Mr. Block
What the KnighMedia class of 25' loves about Mr. Block
What the KnighMedia class of 25′ loves about Mr. Block
Arlington turned to ashes: the closing of AHS transforms Prospect’s school culture
Arlington turned to ashes: the closing of AHS transforms Prospect’s school culture
Prospect's 2024-25 Retirees
Prospect’s 2024-25 Retirees
Arlington turned to ashes: the closing of AHS transforms Prospect’s school culture
Arlington turned to ashes: the closing of AHS transforms Prospect’s school culture
Switch 2 reveal causes controversy
Switch 2 reveal causes controversy
Devices distract students: Teachers stray from iPad use.
Devices distract students: Teachers stray from iPad use.
Backpacks bear meaningful belongings
Backpacks bear meaningful belongings
New Toy Shop Lifts up Community
New Toy Shop Lifts up Community
Young Musician Shows her Strenuous Talent
Young Musician Shows her Strenuous Talent
Tech Crew takes on challenges
Tech Crew takes on challenges
Volleyball: Anna Range early career success
Volleyball: Anna Range early career success
Swim and Dive: Working through division
Swim and Dive: Working through division
Mile by mile: 416 miles across Illinois
Mile by mile: 416 miles across Illinois
Is true crime worth your time?
Is true crime worth your time?
Week 9: The Finale
Week 9: The Finale
Multilingual students
Film-Forward: Summer's Schemes & Screams
Film-Forward: Summer’s Schemes & Screams
Despite major issues, digital ACT proves superior
Despite major issues, digital ACT proves superior
Thunderbolts*: A bolt in the right direction
Thunderbolts*: A bolt in the right direction
"Andor" Is Back
“Andor” Is Back
On The Clock: The Pitt
On The Clock: The Pitt
Film-Forward: Summer's Schemes & Screams
Film-Forward: Summer’s Schemes & Screams
Despite major issues, digital ACT proves superior
Despite major issues, digital ACT proves superior
Thunderbolts*: A bolt in the right direction
Thunderbolts*: A bolt in the right direction
"Andor" Is Back
“Andor” Is Back
On The Clock: The Pitt
On The Clock: The Pitt
Miami Open Tournament Highlights
Miami Open Tournament Highlights
Love Island USA: Revived or gone forever?
Love Island USA: Revived or gone forever?
Fall trends prediction
Fall trends prediction
Challengers movie review
Challengers movie review
New NCAA football video game
New NCAA football video game
Film-Forward: Summer's Schemes & Screams
Film-Forward: Summer’s Schemes & Screams
Thunderbolts*: A bolt in the right direction
Thunderbolts*: A bolt in the right direction
"Andor" Is Back
“Andor” Is Back
On The Clock: The Pitt
On The Clock: The Pitt
“Severance”: the show so great, it convinced me TV isn’t dead after all
“Severance”: the show so great, it convinced me TV isn’t dead after all
Teacher Appreciation Week: Michael Higdon
Teacher Appreciation Week: Michael Higdon
Teacher Appreciation Week: Natalie Kronforst
Teacher Appreciation Week: Natalie Kronforst
Knight TV Sports Director Jack Cloney poses for a picture with Hamerstrom after their Q+A session.
Teacher Appreciation Week: Erik Hamerstrom
Knight of the Week: Rani Patel
Knight of the Week: Rani Patel
Knight of the Week: Finn Whalen
Knight of the Week: Finn Whalen
Teacher Appreciation Week: Michael Higdon
Teacher Appreciation Week: Michael Higdon
Teacher Appreciation Week: Natalie Kronforst
Teacher Appreciation Week: Natalie Kronforst
Knight TV Sports Director Jack Cloney poses for a picture with Hamerstrom after their Q+A session.
Teacher Appreciation Week: Erik Hamerstrom
Knight of the Week: Rani Patel
Knight of the Week: Rani Patel
Knight of the Week: Finn Whalen
Knight of the Week: Finn Whalen
Week 9: The Finale
Week 9: The Finale
Top 5 Sports Moments 2024-25
Top 5 Sports Moments 2024-25
Junior David Colias serves the ball to his teammate during practice.
Boys’ Varsity Tennis photo album
Boys Varsity Lacrosse vs Hersey
Boys Varsity Lacrosse vs Hersey
Girls Varsity Softball vs Rolling Meadows
Girls Varsity Softball vs Rolling Meadows
Prospect Dominates at Annual Stogie Relays
Prospect Dominates at Annual Stogie Relays
Top 5 Sports Moments 2024-25
Top 5 Sports Moments 2024-25
Junior David Colias serves the ball to his teammate during practice.
Boys’ Varsity Tennis photo album
Boys Varsity Lacrosse vs Hersey
Boys Varsity Lacrosse vs Hersey
Girls Varsity Softball vs Rolling Meadows
Girls Varsity Softball vs Rolling Meadows
Prospect Dominates at Annual Stogie Relays
Prospect Dominates at Annual Stogie Relays
The Underdog Knights get it Done Against the Huskies
After a timeout, assistant coach John Camardella gives some last minute advice to his players toward the end of the second quarter of Prospect’s regional semifinal game against Schaumburg.
The end of a season
GLORY: Senior Viola Pianetto (second from left) made history by becoming the first girls’ wrestler to medal at state. (photo courtesy of Pianetto)
Wrestler Viola Pianetto makes history at state
Junior Colin Tucker spots a gap between Metea Valley senior Jake Nosek (left) and junior Tre Watkins (right) as the two try to guard him during Prospect’s senior night matchup against Metea Valley.
Boys’ basketball fall 87-78 to Metea Valley
Senior Sadie Splinter with the ball.
Girls’ varsity basketball vs Palatine
Girls’ cross country finishes 4th in state
Girls’ cross country finishes 4th in state
The boys’ cross country state team after finishing in 10th place at the IHSA Class 3A state championship. Runners Boris Dimitriov, Bobby Wintermute, Landon Samp, Luke Robinson, Brody Cushing, Collin Ryan and Quinn Davis (left to right) represented the Knights in the three mile race. (photo courtesy of Jay Renaud)
Boys’ cross country places top 10 at state
Senior JT Zei points down the field.
Prospect dominates Hersey to move on in playoffs
Playoffs round 1: At a glance
Playoffs round 1: At a glance
The Knights, after beating Hersey for the first time in 3 years, are preparing for a rematch in the first round of the 2024 class 7A IHSA playoffs.
Knights and Huskies face off for Round 1 of playoffs
Issue 7 24-25
Issue 7 24-25
Senior Issue Class of 2025
Senior Issue Class of 2025
Issue 5 24-25
Issue 5 24-25
Issue 4 24-25
Issue 4 24-25
Issue 3 24-25
Issue 3 24-25
Knight Wordle 5/12/25
Knight Wordle 5/12/25
Knight Wordle 5/5
Knight Wordle 5/5
Knight Wordle 5/12/25
Knight Wordle 5/12/25
Knight Wordle 5/5
Knight Wordle 5/5
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Alyssa Degan

Alyssa Degan, Executive Visuals Editor

I am Alyssa Degan and I am a senior. This is my second year on the KnightMedia staff. I enjoy taking pictures at many sports events for photo albums and creating broadcasts for KnightTV. At Prospect, I am also involved in soccer, Knight’s Way, ASB, and am a U leader for the student section. Other than my school activities I enjoy hiking and snowboarding.

All content by Alyssa Degan
Meghan Smith tackled by team after she clears qualifying height for pole vault

Girls track qualifies for state at sectionals

Emily Torok and Alyssa Degan
May 15, 2023
Officer Sill talks to potential students for the First Responders Program. (Photo by Alyssa Degan)

Hands-on experience available for future first responders

Alyssa Degan, Executive Visuals Editor
March 3, 2023
Olivia Fila does a firebird during her senior solo.

Orchesis showcases talent during ‘Rise’

Alyssa Degan, Executive Visuals Editor
March 2, 2023

Little Free Library bookmarks love of reading, community from BG Network (BGN) on Vimeo.

Little Free Library bookmarks love of reading, community

Ella Mitchell and Alyssa Degan
February 17, 2023
Freshman Alli Linke sets a screen for senior Nicole Atteo to drive down the court for a potential shot.

High hopes remain after tough loss for girls’ basketball

Alyssa Degan, Executive Visuals Editor
February 10, 2023
The entire girls' cross country program crowds around the first place trophy.

State champions: Girls’ cross country soars to victory

Alyssa Degan, Executive Visuals Editor
November 8, 2022
Two kids trudge through the pumpkin patch, scoping out the perfect pumpkin.

No tricks! Just treats at Prospect’s Haunted High School

Alyssa Degan, Executive Visuals Editor
October 28, 2022

New Coaches, New Opportunities from BG Network (BGN) on Vimeo.

New Coaches, New Opportunities

Alyssa Degan, Executive Visuals Editor
October 24, 2022
The girls' cross country program holds their hardwear for MSL conference champions. (photo courtesy of @ProspectXCTF Twitter)

Girls’ cross country dominates the MSL Conference

Alyssa Degan, Executive Visuals Editor
October 18, 2022
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
Senior Frank Covey awaits the start of the play. (photo by Alyssa Degan)

Knights bounce back with statement win over Grenadiers

PJ O’Grady and Alyssa Degan
October 5, 2022
Veronica Znajda, Lily Ginsberg, Cameron Kalaway, and Hailey Erickson pack up in a duel meet against Heresy to secure another win against a conference team. (photo by Alyssa Degan)

Girl’s cross country beats #1 team in the state, claiming the top rank

Alyssa Degan, Executive Visuals Editor
September 21, 2022

Get in the 56 music fix mix from BG Network (BGN) on Vimeo.

Get in the 56 music fix mix

Alyssa Degan, Executive Visuals Editor
September 15, 2022
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

Varsity baseball prepares for playoff

Henry Kauke and Alyssa Degan
May 17, 2022
Emma Letzig and Kate Parisi compete in the 100 meter dash at a tri meet earlier in the season. (photo creds Alyssa Degan)

Success at sectionals leads to high hopes at state

Alyssa Degan, Executive Visuals Editor
May 17, 2022
Katherine Lytle (Jr.) defeats all other competition taking first in the 100 hurdles race. All photos taken at the Elk Grove, Schaumburg, Prospect tri-meet on Tuesday, April 12th by Alyssa Degan.

Girls’, Boys’ track win MSL East Division

Alyssa Degan and Emma Letzig
April 20, 2022

Softball swings for MSL East title

Alyssa Degan and Henry Kauke
April 13, 2022
SYNCHRONIZED: Senior Ava Weber (middle) and Freshman Lucy Neuman (right) dance on the floor. The dance team was ecstatic during sectionals after learning they qualified for state

[Photo] Dance Team Makes Memories During State Run

Olivia Kim, Editor-in-Chief
February 4, 2022

Balenda leads the way in track and field from KnightTV on Vimeo.

Balenda leads the way in track and field

Alyssa Degan and Henry Kauke
March 14, 2022
Cameron Mather, KK Keehn, Emily Skoog, Lauren Harrell, and Campbell Conner cheer on Macy Zei from the bench.

Emotions Strong After Girls’ Basketball Final Game of the Season

Emma Letzig and Alyssa Degan
February 28, 2022
Securing the East

Securing the East

Alyssa Degan, Executive Visuals Editor
February 9, 2022
The Coach Behind the MSL East Champions

The Coach Behind the MSL East Champions

Alyssa Degan and Henry Kauke
February 8, 2022
Best Buddies, Girls’ Basketball Win Big Against Rolling Meadows

Best Buddies, Girls’ Basketball Win Big Against Rolling Meadows

Emma Letzig and Alyssa Degan
January 26, 2022
All photos taken at the MSL championship.

Competitive Dance Team Qualifies For State, Places 3rd at MSL Conference Four Days Earlier

Emma Letzig and Alyssa Degan
January 24, 2022
Dancing Around the World: A Look Back at Prospect Dance Show 2021

Dancing Around the World: A Look Back at Prospect Dance Show 2021

Emma Letzig and Alyssa Degan
January 24, 2022
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[Photo] Tied in the East

Chris Rodriguez, Sports Reporter
January 23, 2022
Pinning the Competition

Pinning the Competition

Alyssa Degan and Henry Kauke
December 12, 2021
Top runners, junior Hailey Erickson, senior Audrey Ginsberg, and junior Cameron Kalaway lead the entire team through the halls. The girls showcase their new hardware, a state runner-up trophy along with IHSA medals, to the entire student body lining the halls.

Bringing Home the Hardware

Alyssa Degan, Executive Visuals Editor
November 16, 2021

Striding Towards State

Alyssa Degan and Henry Kauke
November 10, 2021
Hailey Erickson, along with several of her teammates, celebrate by hoisting the IHSA state runner-up trophy high above their heads.

Dominant Season Ends with IHSA State Runner-Up Title

Emma Letzig and Alyssa Degan
November 10, 2021
XX Chrome is on top for the fourth year in a row.

Tournament Victoree in Ultimate Frisbee

Ella Mitchell and Alyssa Degan
October 29, 2021

Girls’ Swim and Dive Strives for Success

Alyssa Degan, Executive Visuals Editor
October 14, 2021
Kate Riesing secures a close putt on the green.

Headin’ South Solo

Alyssa Degan, Executive Visuals Editor
October 7, 2021
Senior Abby Diblik has a productive start to her season, shooting 50 for nine holes.

Girls’ golf drives for successful season

Emma Letzig and Alyssa Degan
August 27, 2021
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