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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

More than a dozen Redhawks were named to one of three Region 24 All-Region Orchestras.

Hitting the right notes, Redhawks make All-Region orchestras

Wingspan Staff October 8, 2024

Competing in the Region 24 All-Region on Saturday against students thoughout Frisco ISD, as well as Prosper and McKinney, a group of Redhawks soared into one of three orchestras. In addition, several Redhawks will also be recording for the All-State Orchestra...

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: Mrs. Quinn

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter October 8, 2024

Coming-of-age books are centered around transition: going from one stage of life to another, from childhood to adulthood. It’s a common trope, in all types of media, but less common is the trope in Mrs. Quinn’s Rise to Fame by Olivia Ford, which is...

For this week's Artist and Albums, junior Olivia Pulley reviews the British group Jungle, most known for their hit song, Back on 74. 

All photos used in this graphic belong to Jungle and their team. Liberty Wingspan does not own them nor do we claim to.

Back on Jungle: the UK band’s simple yet powerful sounds

Olivia Pulley, Staff Reporter October 7, 2024

In the age of complex lyrics and songs filled to the brim with double meanings, UK band Jungle stands out with their minimal lyrics, modified audio, and heavily instrumental tracks.  Since the creation of JUNGLE, they have released four albums, “Jungle”...

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: What is Kuchipudi? Shah: “It is a classical Indian dance form from South India.” Wingspan: How did you get into Kuchipudi? Shah: “I got...

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 school's choir are scheduled to sing the national anthem before the football team takes the field against Emerson.  “As a choir we really...

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 concert on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium.  “We are going early this year, but we had a lot of fun preparing and doing some new work,...

Auditions for the winter musical, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, will take place on September 30, with callbacks on October 1, and the cast list will be posted on October 2.

Hunchback audition callbacks

Lilly Brock, Guest Contributor October 1, 2024

With the fall show, Chemical Imbalance ending its three day run on Sunday, auditions for the winter musical, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, were Monday with callbacks in the auditorium on Tuesday and a cast list expected to be posted on the callboard outside...

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: starter villain

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter October 1, 2024

‘Never judge a book by its cover’ is a common saying, and it’s one that defines this blog. However, it’s also one that isn’t commonly followed. In John Scalzi’s Starter Villain, judging a book by its cover worked well in its favor. Something...

Auditions for Liberty's The Hunchback of Notre Dame musical are now open, featuring acting, singing, and dancing.

Theater switches gears with new musical

Wingspan Staff September 30, 2024

Auditions to be a part of this school year’s musical, The Hunch Back of Notre Dame, is now open. Beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, students have the opportunity to participate in the first round of auditions, which includes: acting, singing, and dancing. Dance...

Theater takes the stage with fall production Chemical Imbalance

Dia Bangolae, Guest Contributor September 27, 2024

The curtain opens Friday for the Redhawk Theater Department’s Fall production of the show Chemical Imbalance: a Jekyll and Hyde play.   This is one of the earlier productions in the history of the school, and Technical Theater Director Aaron Yowell...

Junior Sonja Mo is an orchestra officer and plays the violin. In this rendition of Artistic Expressions, Mo shares all that she loves and find difficult about being in orchestra.

Artistic Expressions: Sonja Mo

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter September 26, 2024

Name: Sonja Mo Grade: 11th Instrument: Cello Years of experience: 5 years Wingspan: What fine arts are you in and when did you join? Mo: I’m in Orchestra, and I started playing in 6th grade. Wingspan: What instrument do you play and...

Henrik first emerged on TikTok in 2019, where he garnered over 18 million views on his videos. Following this online attention, he began releasing his music on Spotify.

All photos in this graphic do not belong to Wingspan. All rights remain with the artist Henrik and their representation.

Henrik: a unique journey from pop-rock to folksongs

Olivia Pulley, Staff Reporter September 25, 2024

Henrik is one of the few artists to showcase a unique transition from pop-rock to harnesses that folksong feel, or as he calls it - “south jersey music”, with raw guitar and authentic vocals. He is fairly new to the music scene, as his first album,...

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