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How district should honor Charlie Kirk - hear Turning Point USA co-founder’s thoughts
How district should honor Charlie Kirk – hear Turning Point USA co-founder’s thoughts
Marvel to Spielberg: Prospect alumnus shares ups and downs
Marvel to Spielberg: Prospect alumnus shares ups and downs
Alumna Erin Reese reflects on time at Prospect after Olympic appearance
Alumna Erin Reese reflects on time at Prospect after Olympic appearance
D214 Financial Aid Presentation
D214 Financial Aid Presentation
MidKnight Masquerade: Homecoming in real time
MidKnight Masquerade: Homecoming in real time
How district should honor Charlie Kirk - hear Turning Point USA co-founder’s thoughts
How district should honor Charlie Kirk – hear Turning Point USA co-founder’s thoughts
Chick N Fizz: A fresh take on chicken and soda
Chick N Fizz: A fresh take on chicken and soda
Pride flag prohibited from flying at Village Hall, AH Board rules
Pride flag prohibited from flying at Village Hall, AH Board rules
Namesake’s past revealed: School grapples with Kulieke investigation
Namesake’s past revealed: School grapples with Kulieke investigation
How district should honor Charlie Kirk - hear Turning Point USA co-founder’s thoughts
How district should honor Charlie Kirk – hear Turning Point USA co-founder’s thoughts
Marvel to Spielberg: Prospect alumnus shares ups and downs
Marvel to Spielberg: Prospect alumnus shares ups and downs
Alumna Erin Reese reflects on time at Prospect after Olympic appearance
Alumna Erin Reese reflects on time at Prospect after Olympic appearance
MidKnight Masquerade: Homecoming in real time
MidKnight Masquerade: Homecoming in real time
Literal dumpster fire burns at Prospect
Literal dumpster fire burns at Prospect
D214 Financial Aid Presentation
D214 Financial Aid Presentation
Chick N Fizz: A fresh take on chicken and soda
Chick N Fizz: A fresh take on chicken and soda
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
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
Girls' Golf beats Hersey
Girls’ Golf beats Hersey
Girls Varsity Flag Football vs Hersey
Girls Varsity Flag Football vs Hersey
Teams show off at Scrimmage Night
Teams show off at Scrimmage Night
Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Mundelein
Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Mundelein
1Prospect kicks off the year
1Prospect kicks off the year
AP Exams Information
AP Exams Information
Prom Table Selection
Prom Table Selection
Prom In Full Bloom
Prom In Full Bloom
Finals Schedule
Finals Schedule
Knights' Way Schedule
Knights’ Way Schedule
Roblox: Putting a Band-“AI”d on a slew of problems
Roblox: Putting a Band-“AI”d on a slew of problems
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
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
Roblox: Putting a Band-“AI”d on a slew of problems
Roblox: Putting a Band-“AI”d on a slew of problems
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
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.
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
When do morals overpower enjoyment? Zach Bryan, Gavin Adcock controversy
When do morals overpower enjoyment? Zach Bryan, Gavin Adcock controversy
AJR is Still Unique, Says "What No One's Thinking"
AJR is Still Unique, Says “What No One’s Thinking”
Staff editorial: No matter where you stand, Charlie Kirk’s death is nothing to laugh at
Staff editorial: No matter where you stand, Charlie Kirk’s death is nothing to laugh at
“Hamilton” 10th Anniversary: Who Tells Your Story
“Hamilton” 10th Anniversary: Who Tells Your Story
An atmospheric anomaly
When do morals overpower enjoyment? Zach Bryan, Gavin Adcock controversy
When do morals overpower enjoyment? Zach Bryan, Gavin Adcock controversy
AJR is Still Unique, Says "What No One's Thinking"
AJR is Still Unique, Says “What No One’s Thinking”
Staff editorial: No matter where you stand, Charlie Kirk’s death is nothing to laugh at
Staff editorial: No matter where you stand, Charlie Kirk’s death is nothing to laugh at
“Hamilton” 10th Anniversary: Who Tells Your Story
“Hamilton” 10th Anniversary: Who Tells Your Story
An atmospheric anomaly
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
Feeding the Wolf: The Story Behind the Marching Knights Performance
Feeding the Wolf: The Story Behind the Marching Knights Performance
“Hamilton” 10th Anniversary: Who Tells Your Story
“Hamilton” 10th Anniversary: Who Tells Your Story
Sabrina Carpenter’s “Man’s Best Friend” - Worth a Listen?
Sabrina Carpenter’s “Man’s Best Friend” – Worth a Listen?
Thunderbolts*: A bolt in the right direction
Thunderbolts*: A bolt in the right direction
Film-Forward: Summer's Schemes & Screams
Film-Forward: Summer’s Schemes & Screams
Knight of the Week: Lauren Pearson
Knight of the Week: Lauren Pearson
James Voyles stands in commons - he is a new PE teacher at Prospect.
A Q+A with James Voyles
Knight of the Week: Lea Biwer
Knight of the Week: Lea Biwer
Q+A with Alli Linke
Q+A with Alli Linke
A Q+A with Paris Hunsaker
A Q+A with Paris Hunsaker
Knight of the Week: Lauren Pearson
Knight of the Week: Lauren Pearson
James Voyles stands in commons - he is a new PE teacher at Prospect.
A Q+A with James Voyles
Knight of the Week: Lea Biwer
Knight of the Week: Lea Biwer
A Q+A with Paris Hunsaker
A Q+A with Paris Hunsaker
A Q+A with James Ford
A Q+A with James Ford
Q+A with Alli Linke
Q+A with Alli Linke
Week 9: The Finale
Week 9: The Finale
Girls' Golf beats Hersey
Girls’ Golf beats Hersey
Girls Varsity Flag Football vs Hersey
Girls Varsity Flag Football vs Hersey
Prospect Welcomes New Boys Soccer Coach
Prospect Welcomes New Boys Soccer Coach
FNL Outfit Inspiration
FNL Outfit Inspiration
Q+A with Alli Linke
Q+A with Alli Linke
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' Golf beats Hersey
Girls’ Golf beats Hersey
Girls Varsity Flag Football vs Hersey
Girls Varsity Flag Football vs Hersey
Prospect Welcomes New Boys Soccer Coach
Prospect Welcomes New Boys Soccer Coach
FNL Outfit Inspiration
FNL Outfit Inspiration
Prospect Sports Weekly: Coach Brock Collins & Connor Curran
Prospect Sports Weekly: Coach Brock Collins & Connor Curran
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
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Alyssa Kowols

Alyssa Kowols, Managing Editor of Layout and Design for the Prospector

Hi! My name is Alyssa and I am a senior. I am the Managing Editor of Layout and Design for the Prospector. This is my third year on staff. I enjoy taking pictures, listening to country music, and driving.
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Teams show off at Scrimmage Night

Teams show off at Scrimmage Night

Noah Jahn, Xander Adkins, Cora Richer, Konstanty Romanowski, and Alyssa Kowols
September 8, 2025
Junior WR/LB Maeve Johl runs after Hersey player during the season opener on 8/25

[Photo] Girls flag football wins season opener against Hersey

Stella Palm, Editor-in-Chief
September 5, 2025
The blue leaders for the 2025-26 school year.

1Prospect kicks off the year

Alyssa Kowols, Managing Editor of Layout and Design for the Prospector
August 30, 2025
A Q+A with Alexa Tanglis

A Q+A with Alexa Tanglis

Alyssa Kowols, Managing Editor of Layout and Design for the Prospector
August 1, 2025
Major changes coming to our cafeteria

Major changes coming to our cafeteria

Alyssa Kowols and Jocelyn Farina
July 1, 2025
Freshman Isabella Kowal serving the pickleball.

1st Annual pickleball tournament photo album

Alyssa Kowols, Sydney Strimling, and Lucy Neumann
April 15, 2025
The shows we all know and love

The shows we all know and love

Alyssa Kowols and Meg Imherr
April 9, 2025

New Toy Shop Lifts up Community

Alyssa Kowols and Molly Mundt
February 20, 2025
Finals Schedule

Finals Schedule

Alyssa Kowols and Claire Wynkoop
December 18, 2024
Students petting Gethsemane, a comfort dog in training.

Comfort Dogs help students with stress

Molly Mundt and Alyssa Kowols
December 12, 2024
College applications leave seniors distressed

College applications leave seniors distressed

Alyssa Kowols, Managing Editor of Layout and Design for the Prospector
December 3, 2024
Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia was opened in 1893 and has been feeding the Philly community ever since.

Home Sweet Reading Terminal Market

Claire Wynkoop and Alyssa Kowols
November 8, 2024
Knights' Way Schedule

Knights’ Way Schedule

Claire Wynkoop and Alyssa Kowols
October 15, 2024
Boys basketball, for Prospect gives back, participates in shooting drills with youth basketball players.

Giving back to future Knights

Claire Wynkoop, Sienna DeMonte, Alyssa Kowols, and Xander Adkins
October 12, 2024
The prospect offensive line gets set for the start of play.

Prospect defeats Rolling Meadows

Alyssa Kowols and Claire Wynkoop
October 4, 2024
Dr. Annie Simon being recognized at the homecoming assembly

[Photo] Alumni Annie Simon transforms lives of amputees

Amanda Feinberg, Editor-in-Chief
September 18, 2024
Alumni colonel Tim Ward is recognized for his achievements at the homecoming assembly

[Photo] Alumni Tim Ward shares love of flying

Stella Palm, Editor-in-Chief
September 18, 2024
Old senior traditions continue making new memories

Old senior traditions continue making new memories

Alyssa Kowols and Leanna Kewarkis
September 18, 2024
Ultimate Frisbee season starts up

Ultimate Frisbee season starts up

Alyssa Kowols, Managing Editor of Layout and Design for the Prospector
September 8, 2024
The line getting ready to hike the ball.

First home game in the books for the 2024 football season

Alyssa Kowols, Managing Editor of Layout and Design for the Prospector
September 7, 2024
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