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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

WINGSPAN

Texas is known for its unpredictable weather changes, something that can cause accidents on the road. A new bill passed in September allows for the adjustment of speed limits to accomodate for this.

Support from teachers follows winter storm

Erika Pernis, Staff Reporter March 5, 2021

With the last couple of weeks involving a winter storm, power outages for some students, and asynchronous learning, many teachers on campus have been understanding of the circumstances in regards to their students’ well-being. “As a teacher, one...

ISM application window closes Friday

Jordan Battey, Staff Reporter March 4, 2021

The deadline for Independent Study Membership (ISM) applications has been extended to Friday, providing students extra time to prepare. “The ISM Program is a challenging course designed for academically gifted and high achieving junior and senior...

This years Food Science project requires students to take a vintage approach to recipe making and baking.

Food science takes a trip back to the 50s

Ashika Deshpande, Staff Reporter March 3, 2021

This year’s twist on the annual Food Science project due Thursday requires students to go back to the 1950s, or before, to whip up a vintage baking recipe and modernize it into a baking mix for today’s consumer.  “They are graded on their development...

Chess club has begun offering more interscholastic options. Playing a strategy game like chess can help exercise the brain.

Originality is the name of the game, students create own board games

Saachi Kuchu, Guest Contributor March 2, 2021

Many people have played board games before, but for the students in Strategy Club, creating and playing original board games is what the meetings are all about. “Strategy Club is a group of people who are interested in board games and come together...

CollegeBoard has launched BigFutureDays, a regional series of virtual college fairs with registration now open for Texas and its regional event on March 30.

“Student Search Service is a free voluntary program connecting students with information about educational and financial aid opportunities from eligible colleges, universities, scholarships, and other educational programs,” College and Career Facilitator Leslie Thompson said.

CollegeBoard launches inaugural BigFutureDays

Shreyas Viswanathan, Staff Reporter March 1, 2021

To assist sophomores and juniors to help them connect with colleges, admission representatives, and current students, CollegeBoard has launched BigFutureDays, a regional series of virtual college fairs with registration now open for Texas and its regional...

As Lunar New Year celebrations come to an end, the Lantern Festival closes out the celebrations. The lantern reads wishing for fortune, happiness, and wellbeing which encompasses the purpose of the festival.

Lunar New Year’s Lantern Festival teaches the value of family

Athena Tseng, Staff Reporter February 27, 2021

Lunar New Year celebrations come to an end on Friday with the Lantern Festival being observed by many Asian students on campus. “Lantern Festival ends everything that my family does for Lunar New Year,” sophomore Sherry Hu said. “It’s kind...

Destination Imagination’s regional tournament judging comes to an end Friday with the winners moving on to State.

Destination Imagination winners proceed to State

Vidula Pandian, Guest Contributor February 26, 2021

Destination Imagination’s regional tournament judging comes to an end Friday, with the competing teams getting their results via a slideshow on Feb. 27 and picking up their physical awards on Feb. 28 at Russell Creek Park in Plano. “Our ceremony...

National Honor Society will be holding their first meeting in person meetings of the year since Spring 2020 this Tuesday and Wednesday. “I think the biggest difference between last year and now is the volunteer opportunities we have for members,” she said. “This year, we really want to provide opportunities that are geared towards our members’ interests.

NHS applications due Friday

Ana Cuen, Managing Editor February 25, 2021

Dedicated to students who display commitment to service and scholarship, the National Honor Society chapter on campus is accepting applications from current sophomores and juniors for the 2021-2022 school year until Friday at 4:30 p.m. “We are looking...

For her ISM project this year, senior Urja Joshi is taking on photography with an emphasis on Frisco. 

“I’ve been trying to do photography in multiple places but my go-to location is actually the trail in my neighborhood,” Joshi said. “It’s in the Hunters Creek neighborhood, it’s a beautiful place no matter the season.”

Seeing Frisco through a new lens

Alize Shahzad, Guest Contributor February 24, 2021

Three, two, one,  click. With a Nikon D3100 DSLR camera in her hand, senior Urja Joshi is exploring Frisco as part of her Independent Studies Mentorship project.  “I’m using ISM this year to learn more about other types of photography as well,”...

Various organizations on campus have hosted food drive to help benefit Frisco Family Services.

“We’re just trying to do our part, we’re bringing canned foods, waters, and other items so we can help those in need, senior Brady McNally said.

Donation drive brings in hundreds of cans and bottled water

Shreya Jagan, Managing Editor February 23, 2021

Hundreds of cans.  Dozens upon dozens of cases of bottled water.  One community.  The recent power outages left many without basic resources such as food, water, and heat.  To help combat this problem, Wingspan, student council, and the...

Students have the opportunity to bring canned food and other non-perishable food items to student councils food drive benefiting Frisco Family Services. In exchange, students get service hours and an opportunity to give back to their community.

Clubs on campus team up for donation drive

Trisha Dasgupta and Andrew Jáuregui February 22, 2021

With Frisco, and many areas  of the state still recovering from one of the most severe winter storms in decades, Wingspan is teaming up with Student Council and PALs to collect food and water donations for those in need, Monday from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m....

For juniors Vanessa Jara and Annika Roberts, female friendships are important to celebrate. 
“Female friendships are important, probably more than a romantic one, because your friends give you confidence, inspiration and push you to become a better version of yourself,” Jara said. “Its these relationships that offer you unconditional support.”

Forget Valentine’s, for these friends it’s all about Galentine’s Day

Rishika Desai, Guest Contributor February 12, 2021

For some girls on campus, this weekend isn’t about Valentine’s Day on Sunday, it’s about Galentine’s Day, on Saturday.  “Galentine's Day is about celebrating the friendship with your female friends,” junior Brynn Soulakis said. “I like...

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