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

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

WINGSPAN
Roy Nitzan

Roy Nitzan , WTV Executive Producer

Roy Nitzan is a senior and is in his fourth year of Wingspan. He is an executive producer and when he’s not working on the update you can find him taking pictures or talking to friends. You can find his pictures on instagram (@roynitzan).

Contact Roy: roy.nitzan.504@k12.friscoisd.org 

All content by Roy Nitzan
Getting ready for state, Redhawk track and field has been preparing mentally and physically to take on their next meet. Taking 10 athletes to Austin, the team hopes to show their skills and represent the school.

[Photo] Chasing gold, track and field athletes ready for state

Harley Classe, Assistant Sports Editor
May 6, 2021
The Redhawk marching band is preparing for this year's competitive marching show. This year's show theme, 'Queen Bee,' strives to highlight the talents of the band.

[Photo] Band Leadership Team selection process begins

Grant Milleson, Staff Reporter
March 18, 2021
The TREaT program hosted by FISD is having Frisco students, staff, and families to discuss books in participating small businesses.

[Photo] Library takeout allows students to order books

Josephine Pearce, Guest Contributor
January 26, 2021
With over 50 color guard members, for the winter guard season, there will be both junior varsity and varsity performances. “I think they should be separated in the future because it really lets both groups show off different skills,” senior Isabelle Raade said.

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Grant Milleson, Staff Reporter
November 18, 2020
Those that qualify for voting through mail must request their ballots by Oct. 23. Ballots can be dropped off behind the Collin County Election Office where they are guaranteed to arrive in time for the elections.

[Photo] Friday last day to request mail ballots

Ana Cuen, Managing Editor
October 22, 2020
Frisco ISD is hosting a Community Input Meeting on Monday. The meeting provides a dedicated opportunity for parents to discuss any issues they see within the district.

[Photo] Frisco ISD receives Champion Seal by EverFi for Whole Child education

Aaron Boehmer, Editor-in-Chief
September 28, 2020
Graduation ticket information for the class of 2021's ceremony on May 23rd has been released Wednesday. Each student has 10 tickets, and is able to receive access to information through an email sent out by campus administration.

[Photo] Graduation ticket information released Wednesday

May 5, 2021

[Video] May 27 Daily Update

May 27, 2020

[Video] May 20 Daily Update

May 20, 2020
The Star won't be packed full of friends and families, nor will the artificial grass be planted with graduating seniors, as graduations across the district will be taken outside for socially distance ceremonies hosted at the Toyota Stadium on May 29, 30, and June 1. “As a school board and administration, we have tried to plan with several things in mind. We have wanted all along to conduct a graduation ceremony that is as close to a traditional ceremony as possible," Frisco ISD Board of Trustees Vice President John Classe said.

[Photo] Taking it outside, graduation to be held at Toyota

Caroline Caruso, Guest Contributor
May 14, 2020

[Video] May 14 Daily Update

May 14, 2020

[Video] May 12 Daily Update

May 12, 2020

[Video] May 6 Daily Update

May 6, 2020

[Video] April 28 Daily Update

April 28, 2020

[Video] April 23 Daily Update

April 23, 2020

[Video] April 21 Daily Update

April 21, 2020

[Video] April 15 Daily Update

April 15, 2020
With social distancing in effect, the FISD Board of Trustees met via video conference to discuss community concerns. Some of the most discussed topics include AP exams, ELearning, and the districts general response to COVID-19.

Virtual meeting lets community voice concerns to FISD

Roy Nitzan, WTV Producer
April 8, 2020

[Video] April 7 Daily Update

April 7, 2020

[Video] March 31 Daily Update

March 31, 2020

[Video] March 26 Daily Update

March 26, 2020
Drive through wifi is now available throughout the district. This way, students that are struggling to complete assignments online can have access to better internet.

Frisco ISD now offering “drive through” WiFi

Roy Nitzan, WTV Executive Producer
March 25, 2020
With the nation in panic, stores have been cleared out of basic necessities like toilet paper. Wingspan's Ayooluwa Olotu gives her thoughts on these drastic measures.

[Photo] Excessive panic leads to drastic measures

March 23, 2020
Now with three co-hosts, Michael, Athena, and Jordan talk about everyday things as dumb, dumber, and dumbezt.

Dumb and Dumber: SAT

Michael Martin, Emily Vetvick, and Roy Nitzan
March 6, 2020
Recognizing their chosen teacher, the girls' soccer team takes the field for the final time in the 2020-2021 season when the Redhawks host Lone Star Tuesday in District 9-5A play. The 5:30 p.m. kick off will be the final time the team's 14 seniors play for the Redhawks (2020 file picture).

[Photo] Mixed results for soccer against Frisco

Catie Reeves, Sports Editor
March 4, 2020

[Video] March 3 Daily Update

March 3, 2020

[Video] February 26 Daily Update

February 26, 2020
Softball took the diamond once more Friday, and fell short to Lone Star High School. With Tuesdays match up being the Warriors the team in hoping to see improvement in the next couple of practices.

[Photo] Cancellation stalls district preparation for softball

Remi Williams, Staff Reporter
February 20, 2020
The school recently announced that Senior Prom will be held April 20 at the W Hotel in Dallas.

[Photo] Not ideal, but seniors thankful for prom option

March 26, 2021

[Video] February 20 Daily Update

February 20, 2020
The softball team is back in action Tuesday night in search for there for District win. The team travels to Memorial Tuesday night at 7.

[Photo] Redhawks lose to Braswell in season opener

Catie Reeves, Sports Editor
February 19, 2020

[Video] February 12 Daily Update

February 12, 2020
Many Redhawks had the opportunity to compete with other schools across the district in what is known as Battle of the Books, a chance for students to read and test their knowledge while having fun in the process.

[Photo] Read Out Loud Day brings people onto the same page

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
February 4, 2020

[Video] February 4 Daily Update

February 4, 2020

[Video] January 27 Daily Update

January 27, 2020

[Video] Real Talk: food

Sydney Andros, WTV Staff Reporter
January 24, 2020

[Video] January 21 Daily Update

January 21, 2020

[Video] January 16 Daily Update

January 16, 2020
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[Video] January 14 Daily Update

January 14, 2020

[Video] January 8 Daily Update

January 8, 2020

[Video] December 18 Daily Update

December 18, 2019
Competing in the Frisco ISD Tip Off Tournament on Nov. 14, the girls' team aims to get possession of the ball at the beginning of the period.The boys' team is searching for it's first district win Tuesday night, and the girl's team looks for their fifth win.

[Photo] Basketball set to clash with Warriors

Luke Martin, Guest Contributor
December 17, 2019
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Competing in the North Texas 5A TISCA Invite, girls' finished in 3rd and boys' in 15th out of 25 teams.

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Home to the Frisco ISD swim teams, Bruce Eubanks Natatorium hosted the North Texas 5A TISCA Invite Friday and Saturday.

Redhawks sit in their designated section alongside schools from across the area at Bruce Eubanks Natatorium Friday and Saturday

The Redhawks look to dive deep in a 6A competition over the weekend. The team usually competes against other 5A schools. However, Saturdays meet will put the athlete's skills to the test.

[Photo] Swim team dives deep for a 6A competition

November 19, 2021
The swim team dove into their invitational against Panther Creek on Thursday, and some swimmers qualified for the TISCA invitational. “I’m so proud of myself and how far I’ve come,” senior Maria Oushalkas said.

[Photo] Swimmers qualify for the TISCA invitational

November 11, 2022
The Frisco ISD Board of Trustees held its monthly meeting Tuesday evening to discuss many topics including future-ready spotlights and various approval plans. This month's future ready focus area is basic conditions of learning, and the board voted to nominate Gopal Ponangi for the Frisco Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors.

[Photo] School board takes action on pre-K waiver, renovation contracts

Lucas Barr, Editor-in-chief
December 10, 2019

[Video] December 10 Daily Update

December 10, 2019
In hopes of keeping teachers up to date on new and upcoming technologies that can be applied to the classroom, librarian Chelsea Hamilton and digital learning coach Clayton Pope are hosting an event to inform teachers on campus about these opportunities. As the world shifts more and more to a technology based society, digital and online learning is becoming a crucial part of curriculum.

[Photo] Wrestling revs up for three more days of competition

Maddie Aronson, Managing Editor
December 5, 2019
Scores from the first digital SATs were released by College Board on Friday with many students still unsure if they prefer the paper or digital version of the standardized test.

[Photo] ACT prep provided on campus

Aaron Boehmer, Managing Editor
December 5, 2019

[Video] December 4 Daily Update

December 4, 2019

[Video] November 19 Daily Update

November 19, 2019
The girls' basketball team soars into their first district game against Memorial Warriors. They tip off at The Nest at 6:30, where they aim to secure their first district win.

[Photo] Redhawks aim for first tournament win in Tip Off Classic

Catie Reeves, Sports Editor
November 14, 2019

[Video] November 13 Daily Update

November 13, 2019

[Video] November 7 Daily Update

November 7, 2019

[Video] November 5 Daily Update

November 5, 2019
In the wild, snakes can often be found behind logs and under rocks. To replicate that, snake owners can put a variety of hiding places into their snake tank, including small sticks and little rocks for snakes to curl up under.

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There is a huge variety of snake species, all with different coloration and mannerisms, but all snakes have detachable jaws, and no eyelids. Having a jaw this flexible lets snakes eat prey as big as their own head.

Snapey Snake sticks out his tongue, to get a feel for the environment around him. Making them an incredible predator, snakes use their tongue to pick up odor particles in the air, and track down prey in the area.

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[Video] October 30 Daily Update

October 30, 2019

[Video] October 22 Daily Update

October 22, 2019

Real Talk: fall

Sydney Andros, WTV Staff Reporter
October 18, 2019

[Video] October 16 Daily Update

October 16, 2019
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For more than 100 years, Frisco Independent School District has had a presence on Maple Street in downtown. It began as the original site of Frisco High School, and over the years has undergone several stages of construction and renovation. In 1937, the three story building on Maple Street was demolished with the current building constructed and serving as Frisco High School until 1973. In 1997, the building was renovated once again and made the Student Opportunity Center.

[Photo] Chapter 1: A history and an overview

October 16, 2019
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With a history on the Maple Street location that can be traced back more than 100 years, Frisco ISD has been a part of downtown Frisco since the town's early days. Frisco ISD was formed in 1903, with the town of Frisco having a population of 332 in 1910. In 2019, Frisco ISD has an enrollment of 62,386, with the city of Frisco having an estimated population of 186,000.

The SOC can be a short term solution for some students but it can be the final path to graduation for others. "Some students just really bond with our staff here and they feel that this is their campus so we have what we call celebrations," former principal Sue Kirk said.

[Photo] Chapter 4: celebration

October 21, 2019
The Disciplinary program serves students of all grade levels. In this chapter Wingspan takes a look at the program for high school students

[Photo] Chapter 3: the disciplinary program

October 18, 2019
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