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The student news site of Liberty High School in Frisco, Texas

WINGSPAN

The student news site of Liberty High School in Frisco, Texas

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April 11 Daily Update
April 11 Daily Update
Aditi Shah, WTV Producer

WTV’s Stephanie Okorie brings you today’s news and announcements, including a dance project, tennis tryouts, and this week’s edition of Real Talk.

The Great Gatsby has been taught as a classic in high schools internationally, and the trend continues on campus.
AP English Language students read the Great Gatsby
Christina Huang, Staff Reporter • April 11, 2025

Published over a century ago on April 10, 1925, The Great Gatsby has been taught as a classic in high schools internationally, and the trend continues...

AP Government students dive into campaign chaos with a hands-on mock election experience.
AP Government hosts mock election
Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief • April 11, 2025

Although the 2024 Presidential election is long past, students in AP United States Government and Politics are holding an election of their own. Students...

Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what it's like being in Wingspan.
The Scoop: check in with Olivia
Wingspan Staff April 11, 2025

In this week’s edition of The Scoop, Staff Reporter Olivia Pulley will give you a little check-in to update you on her...

On this weekly podcast junior Lea Garcia-Salazar and Ana Ortiz-Lagarda talk about the experience growing up in Spanish-speaking households.

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Lost In Translation: dating across cultures
Lea Garcia-Salazar and Ana Ortiz-Lagarda April 10, 2025

In the latest installment of this weekly podcast, Lost In Translation, juniors Lea Garcia-Salazar and Ana Ortiz-Lagarda...

Collin College will maintain its low tuition rate of $67 per credit hour for Fall 2025.
Collin keeps tuition rates
Christine Wu, Staff Reporter • April 10, 2025

The Collin College Board of Trustees voted to keep tuition rates for the 2025 fall semester at the current rate of $67 per credit hour, the lowest community college rate in...

Senior sunset is the last event for the graduating class to spend time with their peers.
Senior Sunset approaches to close the year for seniors
Eringo Daniels, WTV Reporter • April 9, 2025

As the end of the school year approaches, seniors will have one last opportunity to celebrate their high school journey. Senior Sunset will take place during May, and all...

From city elections to Frisco ISD Board of Trustees openings, local voters will soon head to the ballots for the May 3 election.
Local elections fast approaching
Sankeertana Malakapalli, Managing Editor • April 8, 2025

The City of Frisco is holding elections in less than a month on May 3. Early voting opens on April 22 and closes on April 29 with the last day to apply for a mail-in ballot...

Winning at least five events, the girls track team won the Area Championship on Thursday in Carrollton. The team competes in the regional meet on Arlington April 18-19.
Girls team wins Area Championship
Owen Higgins, Sports Reporter • April 11, 2025

After the Redhawks track and field teams advanced to the Area meet on Monday, the athletes continuing...

The softball team (9-2) hits the road to challenge Independence (4-7) Friday at 6:30 p.m, in search of a fifth consecutive win and possibly a third consecutive shutout.
Softball looks to extend not one, but two streaks
Zachary Moland, Sports Editor • April 11, 2025

The softball team (9-2) hits the road to challenge Independence (4-7) Friday at 6:30 p.m, in search...

The Redhawks tennis team is in the middle of their spring season, and will head to Rock Hill High School in Prosper Friday at 8 a.m. for a tournament, looking to rack up more wins.
Tennis heads across town for a tournament
Zachary Moland, Sports Editor • April 11, 2025

The Redhawks tennis team is in the middle of their spring season, and will head to Rock Hill High School...

Baseball hits the road to take on Independence Friday at 7:30 p.m. as the team looks to carry the momentum and secure another win for the Redhawks.
On the road again, baseball seeks series sweep
Samhitha Polimera, Sports Reporter • April 11, 2025

Baseball hits the road to take on Independence Friday at 7:30 p.m. as the team looks to carry the momentum...

A&E
In this weekly review, Every Book has a Silver Lining, staff reporter Christina Huang takes a look at books to find their silver lining.
Every Book Has A Silver Lining: Divine Rivals
Christina Huang, Staff Reporter • April 11, 2025

Iris Winnow sacrifices almost everything because of an ancient war between gods in Rebecca Ross’ Divine...

Lyn Lapid blends soft vocals with chill pop beats to bring a fresh, nostalgic sound to the modern music scene.None of the images used in this graphic belong to Liberty Wingspan. All rights remain with Lyn Lapid and her team.
The Soft Side of Pop: Lyn Lapid’s Rise to BUZZKILL
Olivia Pulley, Staff Reporter • April 11, 2025

Upbeat tempos, loud vocals, and fast beats continue to dominate the charts, but rising through the rankings...

The Redhawk band is combining old traditions with a contemporary look with new uniforms. “It is a perfect way of combining old and new," band director Ana Hinojosa-Santi said. "We have new leadership, new uniforms, and starting new traditions. It has been a refresh for our program!”
Redhawk band rolls out a new look
Lilian Johnson, Staff Reporter • April 10, 2025

Approaching the end of the year, band members were presented with new uniforms to be worn for the upcoming...

Editor-in-Chief Christine Han takes you through the journey of a high school senior, juggling school, college applications, and life in a weekly blog.
Christine Against the Clock: college roommates
Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief • April 11, 2025

Now that I’m finally committed to Wellesley College, I can talk about the roommate search process....

Real Talk: STAAR Testing
Real Talk: STAAR Testing
Natalia Soto, WTV Staff Reporter • April 11, 2025

On this week's edition of Real Talk, WTV's Natalia Soto asks students about STAAR testing.

Staff Reporter Lilian Johnson shares her point of view on a variety of topics in her weekly column, Lilian’s Lens.
Lilian’s Lens: Nina Simone
Lilian Johnson, Staff Reporter • April 10, 2025

Born Eunice Waymon in 1933, singer, songwriter, pianist, and civil rights activist Nina Simone's legacy...

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