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WINGSPAN

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

WINGSPAN

Rather than performing a concert for an audience, orchestra members are playing for a panel of judges at Reedy High School on Wednesday as part of the annual UIL contest.

A different tune as orchestra performs for judges

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter February 26, 2025

After months of preparation, orchestra members find themselves at Reedy High School as they continue to perform for an audience of judges on Wednesday in their annual UIL contest in performances that are much different than a concert.  “We are evaluated...

Redhawks in Red Rhythm won Military as their highest scoring dance and Hip Hop as their second at their contest on Saturday. "I thought for a first contest they did amazing; they competed [in] three team routines, three officer routines, two ensembles, and lots of solos," Red Rhythm assistant Director Sydney Mooty said. "They worked hard together, they had a fun day, and I think that will prepare them even more for their upcoming contest this weekend."

Red Rhythm scores high at contest

Christine Wu, Staff Reporter February 25, 2025

Red Rhythm dancers competed against schools from throughout the area at Independence High School in the "Crowd Pleasers Dance" competition, where the team won Military as their highest scoring dance and Hip Hop as their second. "I thought for a first...

Band and orchestra students from Vandeventer Middle School and Fowler Middle School visited the Nest last Thursday for pre-UIL. “Performing at Liberty [was] a lot more professional compared to performing at Vandeventer,” Vandeventer Middle School student 8th grader Ryo Amemiya said. “I feel like that prepares middle school students to perform as a high schooler in the future, [and] I also think [this was a] good opportunity to get to know how the high school band program works.” 

Rising Redhawks visit The Nest for pre-UIL

Nidhi Thomas, Staff Reporter February 24, 2025

Since practice makes perfect, Fowler and Vandeventer Middle School students played their UIL music here on campus Thursday to get feedback on their performances before competition day.  “What we do is, we have a concert and we kind of go through...

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: Uglies

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter February 21, 2025

In Scott Westerfield’s Uglies, life isn’t able to truly begin until one’s 16th birthday. On their birthday, all the ‘uglies’ undergo a massive cosmetic surgery, coming out pretty. Only then are they able to join New Pretty Town, and join all...

The Peach Tree Rascals provide the perfect blend rap and normal vocals to create their unique upbeat indie pop-rock style. None of the images used in this graphic belong to Liberty Wingspan. All rights remain with Peach Tree Rascals and their team.

Peach Tree Rascals: upbeat, indie, pop, and rock all-in-one

Olivia Pulley, Staff Reporter February 20, 2025

A name like the Peach Tree Rascals is something that definitely sticks in your head, and this band is sure to stick around in the music industry. The Peach Tree Rascals, or Isaac Pech (vocals), Tarrek Abdel-Khaliq (vocals), Joseph Barros (vocals/guitar),...

Staff reporter Marlowe Crater sits down with sophomore Aiden Decker to discuss his experiences as an artist.

Artistic Expressions: Aiden Decker

Marlowe Crater, Staff Reporter February 19, 2025

Name: Aiden Decker Grade: 10 Fine Art: Art ll Advanced Years of experience: 13 Wingspan: What inspired you to do art? Decker: “I really liked art as a little kid, so being that way I always leaned towards art and then when I came to high...

Desi Chowk mixes homey, low-spice flavors with affordable prices and attentive service. The new Indian restaurant is located off of Preston Road near the Stonebriar Mall.

New Indian restaurant meets the mark with affordable yet homey flavors

Sanjana Klalvakolanu, Guest Contributor February 18, 2025

When my parents told me we were going to check out a new Indian restaurant that opened down the street, my first reaction was to fight it. I hated all the new Indian restaurants coming out because they all just felt like a copy of one another and we could...

Surfaces, a pop duo, mixes beachy vibes with Bob Marley-style music to create uniquely chill beats. None of the images used in this graphic belong to Liberty Wingspan. All rights remain with Surfaces and their team.

Coastal vibes born in Texas: Surfaces blends Bob Marley with beachy beats to create uniquely uplifting and chill music

Olivia Pulley February 13, 2025

Surfaces, a pop duo based in College Station is made up of Forrest Frank and Colin Padalecki. Colin and his cousin Alexa started creating music together in high school and Colin eventually released it online while in school at Texas A&M. Forrest Frank,...

With Valentine's Day right around the corner, guest contributor Hansika Pakkir takes a look at the top ten all-time best Valentine's Day movies.

All-time best Valentine’s Day movies

Hansika Pakkir, Guest Contributor February 13, 2025

With Valentine's Day right around the corner, guest contributor Hansika Pakkir takes a look at the top ten all-time best Valentine's Day movies.

There is a mandatory meeting for prospective Red Rhythm members for the 2025-26 school year Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the lecture hall. A parent or guardian must be present in addition to the student.

Looking ahead, Red Rhythm hosts mandatory meeting Thursday

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Managing Editor February 12, 2025

The new semester might have started only a month ago, but Red Rhythm is already looking into next school year with Thursday night’s mandatory meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Red Rhythm tryouts in the lecture hall. Students looking to try out for Red Rhythm...

Morning Bliss is a new brunch spot in Frisco, Texas on Custer Road near Liberty High School.

Morning Bliss makes brunch a truly blissful experience

Kate Congdon, Guest Contributor February 11, 2025

If you’re looking for a cozy spot to have a nice brunch close to campus, Morning Bliss might just be the place for you. On a recent visit, I got to enjoy a delightful meal to start my day with high-quality hospitality and welcoming services. Upon...

Redhawk artists are putting together an on-campus art gallery to show off their work. “I think it’s always beneficial for any artist to show their work,” art teacher Emily Delarios said.

The Nest transforms into a gallery

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Managing Editor February 10, 2025

Redhawk art students get yet another opportunity to flex their art muscle as students prepare for an on-campus art gallery. For art student, senior Tuhina Das, one of the core pieces of putting together an art gallery is ensuring that all pieces look...

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