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The theme of this year’s performance was Boy bands vs. Girl bands. Some groups performed songs like girl band songs like “Me and My Girls” from Fifth harmony.
Prospect’s annual dance show makes a comback
Students petting Gethsemane, a comfort dog in training.
Comfort Dogs help students with stress
Chicago Folds of Honor Sponsor speaking at the assembly.
Funding Folds of Honor Assembly
Mount Prospect School District 57 referendum passed to build and expand schools
Mount Prospect School District 57 referendum passed to build and expand schools
Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia was opened in 1893 and has been feeding the Philly community ever since.
Home Sweet Reading Terminal Market
Senior Ben Schneider leaps toward the basket after a fast break. Schneider led the team — scoring 23 during Prospect’s 66-43 win over Buffalo Grove.
Boys win against Buffalo Grove Bison 66-43
Senior Ben Schneider goes up for a 3 from the top of the key.
Boys basketball lose against Barington 47-61
Boys basketball v Hersey
Boys basketball v Hersey
Senior Ryan Lifton charges into the 3-point arc as he is guarded by Viator junior Isaiah McKenny.
Boys Basketball v St. Viator in their Thanksgiving tournament
(Left to right) Junior Karla Baird, Senior Alina Rimas, Freshman Emmerson Jones and Sophomore Gracie Zimmer punched the ticket to the girls swim and dive state meet.
Girls swim and dive quartet grows bond at state
Senior Will Sieroslawski and junior Quanin Brooks sang in a Vocal Jazz performance for the Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) on Saturday Nov. 16.
Prospect students sing at ILMEA Vocal Jazz performance
College applications leave seniors distressed
College applications leave seniors distressed
Lynsey Panek: playing tennis, prioritizing family, passionately teaching
Lynsey Panek: playing tennis, prioritizing family, passionately teaching
Krauszowska holds up her completed artwork.
Humanities class tackles Ebru
Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia was opened in 1893 and has been feeding the Philly community ever since.
Home Sweet Reading Terminal Market
Wicked exceeds expectations, a theater kid's dream come true
Wicked exceeds expectations, a theater kid’s dream come true
Why Spotify Wrapped determines your value as a human being
Why Spotify Wrapped determines your value as a human being
Culture stuffs Thanksgiving day
Culture stuffs Thanksgiving day
“Gladiator II” Review: Not just a movie — a holiday lesson
“Gladiator II” Review: Not just a movie — a holiday lesson
A lesson in theatre etiquette
A lesson in theatre etiquette
Physics teacher Mike Welter celebrating his inflatable basketball game victory.
Knight of the Week: Mark Welter
Knight of the Week: Leah DeLuca
Knight of the Week: Leah DeLuca
Knight of the Week: Thomas Ringrose
Knight of the Week: Thomas Ringrose
Knight of the Week: Matthew Lundeen
Knight of the Week: Matthew Lundeen
Knight of the Week: Noah Easter
Knight of the Week: Noah Easter
Volleyball: Anna Range early career success
Volleyball: Anna Range early career success
Swim and Dive: Working through division
Swim and Dive: Working through division
Community Athlete of the Week
Community Athlete of the Week
Cross Country: outrunning injuries in season
Cross Country: outrunning injuries in season
Student Independence through Senior Blue Leaders
Student Independence through Senior Blue Leaders
Is true crime worth your time?
Is true crime worth your time?
Week 9: The Finale
Week 9: The Finale
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
Issue 3 24-25
Issue 3 24-25
Issue 2 24-25
Issue 2 24-25
Issue 1 24-25
Issue 1 24-25
Issue 7 23-24
Senior Issue class 2024
Finals Schedule
Finals Schedule
Knights' Way Schedule
Knights’ Way Schedule
Knighmedia after their historic win at homecoming week trivia
Knightmedia Wins Trivia Night
Spotlight Assembly Schedule
Spotlight Assembly Schedule
Finals Schedule
Finals Schedule
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Class of 2024 Senior Sport Commitments

Class of 2024 Senior Sport Commitments

March 25, 2024
Students work on drawing and redesigning monuments during a History Club meeting on April 19.

History Club comes to fruition; seeks to educate

PJ O'Grady
April 21, 2024
Sophomore Jaxon Penovich stands in first place on the podium on Feb. 16. Holding the IHSA bracket in hand, Penovich lays claim to his outstanding 47-3 season — an improvement from his freshman year where he finished in fifth place at state with a record of 41-5.

Penovich wins IHSA wrestling championship; third in Prospect history

PJ O'Grady, Editor-in-Cheif
February 28, 2024
Multicultural Fair rises in popularity amongst new year

Multicultural Fair rises in popularity amongst new year

PJ O'Grady
January 19, 2024
(photo courtesy of Slate)

Society of the Snow: a stunning film

PJ O'Grady
January 18, 2024
KnightMedias favorite Holiday recipes

KnightMedias favorite Holiday recipes

December 13, 2023
A student holds the door for another student, and, in the process, brightens up his day. Senior Bella Villalobos described her method of kindness towards others: “Usually, a lot [of] what I do is that I give kindness in [the form] of compliments to people, randomly.”

Kindling Kindness: stories of consideration in our community

PJ O'Grady, Editor-in-Chief
December 4, 2023

Student Section Safety

PJ O'Grady
November 21, 2023
Schaps to leave Prospect after big impact

Schaps to leave Prospect after big impact

PJ O’Grady, Editor-in-Chief
October 27, 2023
The applications for small-group leaders are due this Friday, September 8th at 11:59 PM. According to Counselor Tim Franklin, he expects to accept about 20 leaders to help with the retreat, but all upperclassmen are welcome to apply. (Photo courtesy of Timothy Franklin)

Operation Snowball to be launched for first time this winter at PHS

PJ O'Grady, Editor-in-Chief
September 6, 2023
A phone caddy holds multiple phones in its pockets as a way to curb cell-phone use during class instruction. While some teachers make it mandatory for students to put their phones in the caddies, others use them when it’s absolutely necessary. (Photo courtesy of PJ O'Grady)

New cell-phone policy aims to decrease distraction

PJ O'Grady, Editor-in-Chief
September 6, 2023
Girls' track dominates competition at state

Girls’ track dominates competition at state

Stella Palm, PJ O'Grady, and Amanda Feinberg
May 25, 2023
Joan Shaffer

Joan Shaffer

PJ O'Grady, Editor-in-Chief
May 15, 2023
Seul Maureen

Seul Maureen

PJ O'Grady, Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2023
Sophomore Ben Schneider goes up for the layup against Stevenson. (Photo by Bella Brouilette)

Schneider drills buzzer beater to top Stevenson in sectional semis

PJ O'Grady
March 2, 2023
The team poses with their hard-earned plaque after the game. (Photo courtesy of Twitter)

Knights band together in miracle season to win regional against Pirates

PJ O'Grady
February 26, 2023

Girls’ basketball plays big with small team from BG Network (BGN) on Vimeo.

Girls’ basketball plays big with small team

Henry Kauke and PJ O'Grady
February 17, 2023
Junior Drew Terpins looks around in the game against Wheeling High School on Dec. 9. (Photo by Danielle Gerdes)

Boys’ basketball strives to overcome challenges

PJ O’Grady, Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2022
Photo courtesy The Hollywood Reporter/Netflix

“All Quiet on the Western Front” hits the mark

PJ O’Grady, Editor-in-Chief
November 9, 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
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
Omar Alebiosu pictured. (Photo courtesy @KnightsofPHS Twitter)

New athletic director hopes to build relationships

PJ O'Grady
June 4, 2022
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Escalations with Russia, Ukraine Mount Concern in Europe

PJ O'Grady, Executive Sports Editor
February 8, 2022
Prospect Dominates Elk Grove on Both Sides of the Ball

Prospect Dominates Elk Grove on Both Sides of the Ball

PJ O'Grady, Executive Sports Editor
October 12, 2021
photo by PJ O'Grady

Locked Out the Back

PJ O'Grady, Executive Sports Editor
September 29, 2021
Photo by PJ O’Grady

Bus Driver Shortage Reaches Prospect

PJ O’Grady, Editor-in-Chief
August 31, 2021
BOYS' GYMNASTICS TEAM GOES DOWN STATE

BOYS’ GYMNASTICS TEAM GOES DOWN STATE

PJ O’Grady, Editor-in-Chief
May 20, 2021
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