Breaking News
  • Graduation is Saturday, May 18 at 2 p.m. at the Ford Center
  • April 26 is a bad weather make-up day (if needed)
  • Senior Syndi Wilkins and junior Sofia Golladay take 1st and 2nd at Area Championship in the 3200 meter run
  • Prom tickets are on sale, and the dance is on April 13
The student news site of Liberty High School in Frisco, Texas

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

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...

Leadership opportunities are available for juniors through the counseling office. To be considered, students must fill out a form by Oct. 14.

HOSA competitors advance to state

Erika Pernis, Staff Reporter February 11, 2021

Future Health Professionals (HOSA) held a virtual ceremony Wednesday night, the Grand Awards Session for the Area 3 Conference, where competitors found out their area competition results and celebrated their hard work and dedication. “[Wednesday's]...

Redhawks celebrate Lunar New Year

Saachi Kuchu, Guest Contributor February 11, 2021

Many students on campus are getting ready to celebrate Lunar New Year Friday and Saturday, but celebrations this year will be different due to COVID-19.  “Lunar year is usually celebrated with festivities [like] on New Year’s Eve, if you would...

Valentines Day can be filled with things such as teddy bears and candy given to significant others. Its a day designed to show love for those in your life that are important to individuals.

COVID, couples, and complications for Valentine’s day

Isabelle Engles, Guest Contributer February 10, 2021

A normal Valentine's Day might see couples buying gifts, booking reservations, and setting up plans with their significant other to celebrate their love. But this year with COVID-19, Valentine’s Day may look a little bit different.  Freshmen Ayra...

Independent Study and Mentorship students are presenting their work at a gallery walk in the library Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2:50 pm. and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. All students and staff are welcome to stop by and view the presentations.

Mentors give ISM students look into the real world of chosen fields

Urja Joshi, Guest Contributor February 9, 2021

Students in the Independent Study and Mentorship (ISM) program are currently in the process of learning from their respective mentors about the field that they have chosen to study this year.  “My mentorship experience has really opened up my perspective...

Like the graduation ceremony in 2020, graduates will be responsible for getting themselves to commencement ceremonies. Unlike the event last year, the 2021 ceremony will be held at The Ford Center at The Star, rather than Toyota Stadium.

Upcoming senior events make way for graduation

Aaron Boehmer, Editor-in-Chief February 9, 2021

A little over three months until they cross the stage and toss their caps into the air, seniors have various events to look forward to in the upcoming weeks.  “I feel like it hasn’t felt like senior year but it has gone by relatively fast,”...

This week, students have been meeting with their counselors and talking through their schedules for next year in social studies classes. This is an opportunity for counselors to ensure students are meeting graduation requirements and have overall chosen classes that are well-suited for them.

Counselors introduce Kindness Challenge

Shreyas Viswanathan, Staff Reporter February 8, 2021

To promote kindness throughout the community, the Counseling Department is introducing the Kindness Challenge with students encouraged to perform random acts of kindness throughout February, and share on social media. “The purpose of this challenge...

AP World History students are tasked with creating a Star Wars™️ themed movie to further learn about European imperialism.

AP World History students take on filmmaking to learn about European imperialism

Aarya Oswal, Staff Reporter February 5, 2021

Sometimes, the best way to learn about an experience is to put your feet in the shoes of another person. That is precisely what students in AP World History class must accomplish for the lesson over European imperialism by making a Star Wars™️ themed...

With only a pet and a camera, 8th gradeer Ellen Li has established an almost 2,000 follower platform on Instagram where she posts pictures of het cat, Topaz. “This account helped me learn to manage my time better, and it has also taught me more about Internet safety,” Ellen said. “Ive always been interested in photography, and adopting Topaz has helped me pursue those interests.”

1,2,3, purr

Alize Shahzad, Guest Contributor February 5, 2021

When Fowler Middle School 8th grader Ellen Li is on Instagram, there's a good chance she's not posting selfies. Instead, she's probably updating the account of her cat Topaz. Launched in July 2020, the account, topaz_thecat_ has nearly 2,000 followers. “I...

Children, adolescents, and adults alike share in celebrating World Read Aloud Day this Wednesday.

Bookmark Wednesday as World Read Aloud Day

Caroline Caruso, Managing Editor February 3, 2021

Book enthusiasts of all ages will share in commemorating the twelfth annual World Read Aloud Day on Wednesday, a global celebration that aims to promote storytelling, and more importantly, to spark an interest in reading for a variety of audiences.  Organized...

Chromebooks for seniors must be returned by Tuesday. If students are leaving Liberty but staying in FISD, they can keep their Chromebooks for their new school.

Free PSAT/SAT prep available through Khan Academy

Shreyas Viswanathan, Staff Reporter February 2, 2021

In order to get a headstart to prepare for the PSAT/SAT, students can link their CollegeBoard account to the free SAT course offered by Khan Academy and create a customized online practice schedule that can be based on PSAT scores.  “From the student's...

Load More Stories