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Students get a change of pace taking their learning outside as AP Human classes for a scavenger hunt. “I think this assignment is fun because we get to explore," freshman Dalvin Dzikiti said.

Students explore campus with geocaching GPS activity

Rayanne Noonari, WTV Reporter • October 4, 2024

Students in AP Human Geography spent Tuesday and Thursday venturing out of the classroom and doing an activity utilizing GPS coordinates to find certain...

Cheerleaders are the center of the student section. They wear pink uniforms and shake their poms poms to not only cheer on the team but to highlight the dangers fo breast cancer.

Pink out for breast cancer awareness

Christine Han and Sankeertana Malakapalli • October 3, 2024

Redhawks leave the Nest Thursday for their annual Pink Out game against Emerson High School at Kuykendall Stadium. The Pink Out game provides an...

The Chick-fil-A of choice for many Redhawks was closed for renovations. On Thursday, it opened back up, and students and neighboring residents are now re-supplied with Chick-fil-A.

Chicken deprived no more: local Chick-fil-A opens back up

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter • October 4, 2024

The Chick-fil-A of choice for many Redhawks is on 121 near Custer, 1.2 miles from campus. However, for approximately 10 weeks, this location was closed for renovations. But...

16 Redhawks were named National Merit Semi-Finalists. To qualify students must receive a higher score on the standardized test the PSAT that falls within the index. Students to receive this honor are eligible to become finalist which will then allow them to qualify for larger scholarships.

Frisco ISD sweeps Texas in National Merit Semi-Finalists

Nidhi Thomas, Staff Reporter • October 3, 2024

This year, Frisco ISD dominated all other districts in the state of Texas with its 133 National Merit Semifinalists. "Frisco ISD’s high number of National Merit Semifinalists...

Collin County is offering high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to volunteer as youth poll workers, giving them hands-on experience with elections and civic responsibility.

Collin County offers students a firsthand look at civic duty as poll workers

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter • October 2, 2024

In every election, poll workers collect data, verify eligibility, and help voters with questions about the voting process. In Collin County’s upcoming election, high school...

Redhawks football took a 60-6 loss Thursday against the Emerson Mavericks.

Mavericks too rogue for Redhawks football

Addyson Schick, Editor-In-Chief • October 4, 2024

Redhawks football took a loss Thursday against the Emerson Mavericks, furthering their search for their...

Tied for first place in the District 11-5A standings, the volleyball team (5-1) plays their pink-out home match against Emerson (1-5) Friday at 6:30 p.m

Volleyball goes pink for breast cancer awareness

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor • October 4, 2024

Tied for first place in the District 11-5A standings, the volleyball team (5-1) has two goals for their...

After a loss to Independence last week, Redhawks football hopes to turn things around Thursday when they take on Emerson at Kuykendall.

Trying to lasso the Mavericks, football takes on Emerson

Addyson Schick, Editor-in-Chief • October 3, 2024

After a loss to Independence on Sept. 26, the Redhawks football team hopes to turn things around...

Wingspan’s Featured Athlete for 10/3 is varsity volleyball player, junior Morgan Ferguson.

Featured Athlete: Morgan Ferguson

Addyson Schick, Editor-In-Chief • October 3, 2024

Wingspan: When and why did you start playing volleyball? Ferguson: “ I started playing rec volleyball...

Managing Editor Sankeertana Malakapalli sits down with junior Aditi Shah to discuss her experience as a dancer in both Red Rhythm and Kuchipudi, a classical South Indian dance form.

Artistic Expressions: Aditi Shah

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Managing Editor • October 4, 2024

Name: Aditi Shah Grade: 11 Fine Art: Kuchipudi (12 years) and Red Rhythm (2 years) Wingspan:...

The choir has sung the national anthem at sporting events in the past, but the program has decided to make it a more regular occurrence this school year.

Oh say can you see...the Redhawk Choir?

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief • October 3, 2024

The rockets red glare will have a Redhawks flair on Thursday night at Kuykendall Stadium as members of...

The orchestra will perform their annual fall concert on Thursday at 6:30 p.m., featuring pieces like Finale in D and Waltz of the Wicked, with students preparing under new director Mr. Lucio through various practices and arrangements.

Orchestra gears up for annual concert on Thursday

Hajrah Akram and Sarayu Bongale • October 2, 2024

The pieces have been practiced, the notes fine-tuned, and orchestra will be performing their annual fall...

Real Talk: Principal's Month

Natalia Soto, WTV Staff Reporter • October 4, 2024

In this week's edition of Real Talk, WTV's Natalia Soto talks to the school's principals about their job and what they like about it.

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: fly-in programs

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief • October 3, 2024

I recently had the opportunity to attend a fly-in program by Washington and Lee University called DIVE. A fly-in program is essentially in the name. The college flies you out to their campus and you stay their for a couple days and see what it’s like to live and attend classes like an actual student...

In this weekly column, Marlowe's Musings, staff reporter Marlowe Crater talks about anything and everything.

Marlowe’s Musings: which Beetlejuice is the best?

Marlowe Crater, Staff Reporter • October 2, 2024

I just watched the new Beetlejuice Beetlejuice movie and it was a blast! It was such a fun and entertaining watch with my mom. I loved the characters and everyone did a good job with acting. There was a lot of stuff happening in the movie, but they managed to pack it all in without making it feel...