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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

WINGSPAN

November 13 Daily Update
November 13 Daily Update
Aditi Shah, WTV Producer

WTV’s Aditi Shah brings you today’s news and announcements, including the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and Orchestra social.

Senior Mihir Patel rides a 2015 Ninja 300 SE ABS, a passion sparked by his dad, and says the wind, engine noise, and maneuverability keep him hooked even as he sticks to shorter trips while gaining confidence.
Revving up the road: a Redhawk’s ride to The Nest
Sarah Mills, Staff Reporter • November 13, 2025

That's the sound of an engine.  Not a car engine but a motorcycle engine.  The noise increases and then fades as he speeds up and slows...

Campus Connections takes a look at some of the newest staff members on campus.
Campus Connections: Brendan Woods
Yuze Ren, Guest Contributor • November 12, 2025

In the Nest family, we have a new world geography teacher and a football coach, Brendan Woods. He was born in Fort Worth and graduated from Oklahoma Wesleyan...

Infographic on World Kindness Day
World Kindness Day
Ana Ortiz-Lagarda, Managing Editor • November 13, 2025

Have you been kind today? If not, don't worry, there is still time to fulfill World Kindness Day, Nov. 13. world kindness...

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: middle name
Lea Garcia-Salazar and Ana Ortiz-Lagarda November 12, 2025

In the latest episode of the weekly podcast Lost in Translation, seniors Lea Garcia-Salazar and Ana Ortiz-Lagarda...

Unofficial results from the Nov. 4 election are now in. All 17 propositions to amend the Texas Constitution that appeared on Collin County voters' ballots appear to have passed.
17 propositions passed after Nov. 4 election
Sankeertana Malakapalli, Editor-in-Chief • November 13, 2025

Voters across Texas took to the polls on Nov. 4 as 17 different propositions to amend the Texas Constitution appeared on the ballot, and unofficial election results are now...

Frisco ISD is hosting an Advanced Academics Night webinar on Wednesday from 6 to 7:00 p.m. The webinar will provide students and families with information on AP, IB, Dual Credit, and Career and Technical Education options.
Frisco ISD hosts high school Advanced Academics Night on Wednesday
Aashvi Ramchandrapurapa, Staff Reporter • November 12, 2025

Frisco ISD is hosting a High School Academic Night webinar Wednesday from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Students ranging from grades 8-11 and their parents are encouraged to participate...

Frisco ISD Superintendent Mike Waldrip, Ph.D., announced Monday he will retire on June 30, 2026, ending a nearly 44-year career in education defined by district growth and a focus on students and staff.
Superintendent Mike Waldrip retires after nine years leading Frisco ISD
Lea Garcia-Salazar and Sankeertana Malakapalli November 11, 2025

After nearly 44 years in public education, including nine years as superintendent of Frisco ISD (FISD), Mike Waldrip, Ph.D., has announced his retirement, effective June 30,...

Hosting a quad meet against Rockwall Heath, Princeton, and Flower Mound at The Nest Wednesday, wrestling went up against real competition for the first time this season. 
Wrestling tackles first meet
Zachary Moland, Sports Editor • November 13, 2025

Hosting a quad meet against Rockwall Heath, Princeton, and Flower Mound at The Nest Wednesday, wrestling...

Wingspan's Featured Athlete for 11/13 is varsity girls' basketball player, senior Kai Jackson
Featured Athlete: Kai Jackson
Sarah Mills, Staff Reporter • November 13, 2025

Wingspan: Why do you play basketball? Jackson: “I play basketball because it teaches you something...

After several scrimmages, the wrestling season officially gets underway Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. when the Redhawks host a quad meet against Rockwall Heath, Princeton, and Flower Mound at The Nest.
Hitting the mats, wrestling hosts first meet of season
Zachary Moland, Sports Editor • November 12, 2025

After several scrimmages, the wrestling season officially gets underway Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. when the...

The  volleyball team (35-4, 13-1 District 11-5A, #6 in 5A) swept  Lovejoy (32-14, 10-4 District 9-5A) at Rock Hill High School Monday in three sets (28-26, 25-10, 25-23). 
Volleyball becomes third program in district history to win regionals
Zachary Moland, Sports Editor • November 11, 2025

The  volleyball team (35-4, 13-1 District 11-5A, #6 in 5A) swept  Lovejoy (32-14, 10-4 District 9-5A)...

A&E
Past orchestra socials may have included crafts, but orchestra students can meet Thursday in the orchestra room for the first Arts and Crafts Social to participate in bracelet-making, origami-folding, coloring, or other crafts of their choice.
Orchestra winds down with first arts and crafts social
Sarah Mills, Staff Reporter • November 13, 2025

Orchestra is hosting an arts and crafts social after school Thursday in the orchestra room where students...

The productions class is preparing for its performance of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" with shows running from Thursday to Saturday night at 7 p.m.
Theater spells success in upcoming ‘Putnam’ musical
Lea Garcia-Salazar, Editor-in-Chief • November 12, 2025

The theatre department is back on stage starting Thursday night with its rendition of The 25th Annual...

Staff reporter Aashvi Ramachandrapurapa sits down with sophomore Nabiha Rida to explore her journey as an artist.
Artistic Expressions: Nabiha Rida
Aashvi Ramchandrapurapa, Staff Reporter • November 11, 2025

Name: Nabiha Rida Grade: sophomore Fine Art: Art 2 Advanced Years of experience: three years Wingspan:...

In this weekly column, staff reporter Lilly Brock shares all things related to her inner monologue.
Inner Monologue: stop making new iPhones
Lily Brock, Staff Reporter • November 13, 2025

The first iPhone came out in 2007, and it featured a three and a half inch touchscreen and was designed...

From Europe to Asia, South America to Africa, and all the way to Australia, Wingspan editor-in-chief Sankeertana Malakapalli provides her insight on international events in this weekly blog.
International Insight: bombs blast in India and Pakistan
Sankeertana Malakapalli, Editor-in-Chief • November 12, 2025

Bombs echoed across the Indian subcontinent this week as twin blasts unfolded in the capital cities of...

From the Heart, a weekly column by staff reporter Krithanya Akilan, is supposed to resemble late night talks with your head and heart. They can be emotional, reflective or just plain random - but always from the heart!
From the Heart: scheduling moods
Krithanya Akilan, Staff Reporter • November 11, 2025

I woke up this morning and decided to be happy for two hours straight, scheduled a 15 minute break to...

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