For the second consecutive year, Prosper ISD is proud to announce that the district is home to the Texas Student Journalist of the Year.  This year’s recipient is Prosper High School Senior Amanda Hare. 

Amanda serves as the editor-in-chief for Eagle Nation Online (ENO). She has also been active in UIL journalism. Amanda has many accolades and accomplishments including:

• Two time UIL State Headline Writing Champion Runner-Up
• UIL Headline and Editorial Writing Regional Awards
• 18 Best of School Newspapers Online (SNO) publications
• 2021 National Scholastic Press Association Story of the Year Honorable Mention & Top 10 Best of Show podcast
• Texas Association of Journalism Educators (TAJE) Best of Texas: Excellent and Superior Story Portfolio, Superior News-Feature Story, Excellent Headline Writing, Excellent Entertainment Feature, Excellent Interview Podcast, Excellent In-Depth Package, Honorable Mention News Story, Honorable Mention Feature Story,
• 2021 TAJE Student Advisory Council Member

Amanda’s work will go on to represent the state of Texas to compete for the National Journalist of the year.