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

WINGSPAN

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

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Rocky the Redhawk

Rocky the Redhawk

April 26, 2024

We love you Rocky!! Can't wait for you to do great things outside the nest! - Mom and Dad Extracurriculars: School Mascot, 4 years Future Farmers of America, Vice President Liberty Wingspan, Photographer National Honor Society, Member Liberty...

Model UN competed in a state-wide competition that finished on Sunday where students shared solutions to real-life political issues with others in a mock United Nations session. Eight Redhawks won awards including the two chair awards.

Redhawks return from Model UN state competition

Olivia Pulley, Staff Reporter April 25, 2024

Model UN competed in a state-wide competition that finished on Sunday where students shared solutions to real-life political issues with others in a mock United Nations session. Eight Redhawks won awards including the two chair awards. “[The competition]...

Entering their last unit, English 1 classes dive into the classic, Romeo and Juliet. “Were just working on a dialectical journal which is kind of just jotting down your thoughts and feelings about it and preparing questions for the seminar, English teacher Shelby Neary said.

Fate vs. free will? English 1 students study Romeo and Juliet

Jamie Ross, Guest Contributor April 24, 2024

As the end of the school year approaches, English 1 students are diving into their last unit about British literature and poetry. “This is kind of a reflective unit and there's lots of sessions involved. You're supposed to learn about British literature,...

All library books are to be returned back to the library by the end of the day Tuesday. Of the 7,894 books checked out in the 2023-24 school year, 249 are still checked out.

Library books due Tuesday

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter April 23, 2024

Since the beginning of the year, the library has been open to all students finishing group projects, meeting with friends, playing games, and exploring different books across a variety of genres. However, by the end of the day on Tuesday, all library...

On Friday, the new Student Council president and vice president were announced to replace Haley Ward and Lily Leyden for the 2024-2025 school year. Joaquin Perez and Kathryn Murphy will hold the title next year.

Student Council election results announced

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Staff Reporter April 22, 2024

After nearly two weeks of voting, the 2024-2025 Student Council president and vice president have been announced: Joaquin Perez and Kathryn Murphy. Wingspan sat down with the both of them to ask them about next year. Wingspan: How does it feel to win...

From now until Saturday, April 27th, students have the opportunity to show appreciation for their teachers by getting them their favorite Sonic drink or candy.

PTSA allows students to show appreciation for their teachers

Lauren Pratt, WTV Producer April 19, 2024

From now until Saturday, April 27th, students have the opportunity to show appreciation for their teachers by getting them their favorite Sonic drink or candy. “Our teachers are extremely appreciated by our community,” PTSA Staff Liaison Kenneth...

The Student Council election comes to a close on Thursday. Juniors Joaquin Peréz and Kathryn Murphy along with Avery Peters and Ally Gerardot have been campaigning for nearly two weeks, with results being released tomorrow.

Student Council voting closes

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter April 18, 2024

Joaquin Peréz and Kathryn Murphy; Avery Peters and Ally Gerardot.  Since early April, the names of these four Juniors have appeared in posters, social media posts, and conversations between students. Evidence of Student Council campaigns can be found...

Students from FISD’s Special Education program are heading to the annual Special Olympics track and field meet at Kuykendall Stadium. The meet will take place on Friday, April 19.

The flame is lit for the Special Olympics

Oliver Hong, Guest Contributor April 17, 2024

Students from FISD’s Special Education program are going to present their skills and have fun at the annual Special Olympics track and field meet Friday at Memorial High School. SPED instructional coach Amber Biggers believes that the competition...

Readers were put to the test in the annual Battle of the Books contest with the Redhawks team winning the championship.

In the Battle of Books, Redhawks reign

Karina Grokhovskaya, WTV Executive Producer April 16, 2024

“It felt really good we put in a lot of effort so it felt really good to have it come back to us and then win,” sophomore Aditi Shah said. “We won for Liberty so it was like school pride and then we got to get a trophy so that was really nice.” With...

Together, seniors dance to the Cupid Shuffle at prom. The dance lasted from 8 to 11 p.m.

A night to remember: Prom 2024

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter April 16, 2024

Trading downtown Dallas for Frisco, the class of 2024 held its prom on Saturday at Verona Villa with many seniors spending the day getting ready for the night.  “We started getting ready around noon,” senior Haley Liddell said. “Although...

AP Environmental Students walk along the John Bunker Sands Wetlands. On their annual field trip, APES students are aiming to extend their learning on water quality with hands on experience.

AP Environmental Science students brave the wild

Nidhi Thomas, Staff Reporter April 12, 2024

In the dry, flat-land that makes up most of Texas, it can be rare to come across any natural aquatic ecosystems. To get a taste of the real-deal, AP Environmental Science students are visiting the John Bunker Sands Wetland Center, a man-made wetlands...

Co-founders for Rallying for Refugees were awarded the Build a Bright Future vision grant by Frigo Cheese Heads for $5,000.

Student-run initiative secures a $5,000 grant

Sarayu Bongale, Managing Editor April 12, 2024

To advance their mission to support and empower refugees in their local community, co-founders of Rallying for Refugees, juniors Anvi Saxena, Aashi Oswal, and Ellen Li, received the Build a Bright Future vision grant by Frigo Cheese Heads.  “I chose...

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