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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

“America’s Sweetheart” and a hometown hero

Joaquin Perez and Christine Han November 22, 2024

The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders have been an iconic feature of Texas, especially for Frisco residents with The Star in the heart of the city. The team of 36 women strike and dance on all sides of the field until they perform their main act to Thunderstruck...

Students in AP Seminar look into the spreading of false information online. “It’s so easy now for anyone to disseminate information and pose as an expert,” AP Seminar teacher Deana Cowger said

AP Seminar students focus on credibility

David Melnikov, WTV Reporter November 21, 2024

As misinformation spreads online, distinguishing reliable information from opinion, entertainment, and advertising has become increasingly difficult—especially for teens. According to a 2024 survey conducted by the New Literacy Project, fewer than...

November is Native American Heritage month and serves to remind the people of the United States the importance of the indigenous community. 

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November is Native American Heritage Month

Olivia Pulley, Staff Reporter November 20, 2024

For many people, November marks the start of the holiday shopping. However, November is also the month where we can take time to learn more about those who have lived in the U.S. before it even became the U.S. by celebrating Native American Heritage Month. “I...

GT Humanities teacher Sarah Wiseman has decorated her classroom with 1,436 postcards from around the world, representing her lifelong collection and contributions from students and colleagues, to inspire cultural and academic exploration.

GT Humanities teacher takes her students around the world straight from her classroom

Amrita Renganathan, Guest Contributor November 19, 2024

Walking into room C154 is like a trip around the world without leaving campus.   India. Ireland. Indonesia.  Great Britain. Greece. Ghana. It doesn't matter where you look, odds are, you'll see a new place, a different postcard. 1,436...

Schools such as the University of Texas early action deadline has passed. Seniors now turn their attention to schools with the later the regular decision deadline.

Senior breathe sigh of relief as early college application deadlines pass

Addyson Schick, Editor-in-Chief November 18, 2024

Seniors applying early decision or early action can now relax as the deadline has passed for those schools.  “It’s a really big relief,” senior Peyton Vargus said. “It’s honestly really rewarding because now that I'm starting to see a lot...

Yearbook adviser Andrew Lamas reviews previous shots from the Oct. 3 pink-out football game against Emerson, ensuring that key moments from the game are captured for the yearbook.

Senior ads due Friday

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Managing Editor November 15, 2024

Senior ads for the yearbook are now available for purchase through Jostens, offering a chance for loved ones to celebrate graduating seniors with messages of love and appreciation. Ads are available in a variety of sizes: full-page ($385), half-page ($225),...

Redhawks save lives at the Nest through blood donation

Lauren Pratt, Executive Reporter November 14, 2024

Much like dracula, HOSA wants your blood. HOSA is collaborating with Carter BloodCare to host a blood drive today in the carter bloodcare buses that will be parked on the side of the school, outside the gym and auditorium.  In order to donate you...

Zombies set loose in the school for chemistry students

Ana Ortiz-Lagarda and Christine Han November 13, 2024

Zombies are loose in school. For the past couple days students in Advanced Chemistry have been preparing for their unit test in a unique way. Advanced Chemistry teacher Brock McNeal helped plan this activity to helps students understand chemistry concepts...

Campus Connections takes a look at some of the newest staff members on campus.

Campus Connections: David Sands

Krithanya Akilan, Guest Contributor November 12, 2024

Assistant tennis coach David Sands is one of many new teachers on campus for the 2024-2025 school year. Wingspan caught up with Sands to learn more about him and his plans for upcoming practices and tournaments. Wingspan: How have your first few weeks...

Academic Decathlon competed at their first meet of the year on Saturday, and came back with more than satisfactory results. Placing second overall, the team beat every team they lost to at state last year with the exception of Lebanon Trail High School.

Academic Decathlon performs well at first competition

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief November 11, 2024

Academic Decathlon competed at their first meet of the year on Saturday, and came back with more than satisfactory results. Placing second overall, the team beat every team they lost to at state last year with the exception of Lebanon Trail High School.  Although...

Library launches new Craft Club

Eringo Daniel, WTV Staff Reporter November 8, 2024

The library now offers more than just books thanks to Librarian Chelsea Hamilton’s efforts to bring more creative activities into the space. This year, Hamilton launched a Craft Club, a monthly gathering encouraging students to explore different hands-on...

After working as an EMT for 3 years, Laura Stubblefield is applying what she learned about medicine to teaching medical terminology on campus.

From the emergency room to the classroom: Medical Terminology and Health Science teacher sees it all

Sanjana Kalavakolanu, Guest Contributor November 7, 2024

The air was thick with urgency.  A man with cardiac arrest was on his way via ambulance.  She heard the sounds of the ambulance wailing.  She took a quick breath in and out.  She was long prepared, as all of her colleagues were.  It's...

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