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After dad’s ICE detainment, RMHS student fundraiser fosters hope
After dad’s ICE detainment, RMHS student fundraiser fosters hope
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
After dad’s ICE detainment, RMHS student fundraiser fosters hope
After dad’s ICE detainment, RMHS student fundraiser fosters hope
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
After dad’s ICE detainment, RMHS student fundraiser fosters hope
After dad’s ICE detainment, RMHS student fundraiser fosters hope
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
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
True Story of a Real Fake: “Catch Me If You Can” Review
True Story of a Real Fake: “Catch Me If You Can” Review
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
True Story of a Real Fake: “Catch Me If You Can” Review
True Story of a Real Fake: “Catch Me If You Can” Review
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
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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Alumna Erin Reese reflects on time at Prospect after Olympic appearance

Alumna Erin Reese reflects on time at Prospect after Olympic appearance

Chiara Stathakis, Executive Features Editor • September 30, 2025

Olympian Erin Reese, who graduated from Prospect in 2014, was recognized at the Homecoming assembly on Sept. 19 as one of Prospect’s Distinguished Alumni. Reese, who participated in track and field at...

'Dr. 90210' grad gives back

October 10, 2010

By Carly Evans Features Editor During his junior year, '89 grad Gary Motykie was on the soccer team. During one of the games, the opposing goalie had bumped into Motykie causing him to tear all three ligaments...

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