Freshman Flight School set to launch Wednesday
Brooke Colombo, Editor-in-chief
August 8, 2017
Filed under News
Incoming freshman have the opportunity to explore clubs and organizations at Wednesday’s Freshman Flight School from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The event will be held in different locations throughout the school and acts as an orientation to students about to start their first year of high school. “[Freshman]...
Class of 2017 graduates Saturday
Olivia Kirklin, Editor-in-chief
June 2, 2017
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Graduation for the class of 2017 is Saturday at the Dr Pepper Arena with proceedings scheduled to start at 1:30 p.m. A ticket is required to attend, but ceremonies will be available to watch live online and on-demand free of charge. “I’m just glad it’s almost over,” senior Hannah McKenzie s...
CBE deadline Monday
Lucas Barr, Staff Reporter
June 1, 2017
Filed under News
For students hoping to earn a credit through a Credit by Exam test, registration closes Monday. “Most students take CBE’s to advance through a subject,” counselor Andrea Douglas said. “However, some students may take a CBE to recover a credit for a course they have failed.” Students who beli...
Graduation rehearsal set for Thursday after school
Kayla Griffin, Guest Contributor
May 31, 2017
Filed under News
Before seniors can officially graduate on Saturday, there is a mandatory graduation rehearsal Thursday at 4:30 p.m. in the competition gym. If seniors do not attend, they will not be able to participate in the graduation ceremony Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Dr Pepper Arena. “It’s important...
National exam measures Spanish mastery
Hallie Winterbauer, Staff Reporter
May 30, 2017
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Results for the National Spanish Exam have been released with more than 40 students on campus receiving recognition for their scores. The NSE is a national marker for any student enrolled in a high school Spanish class who is wanting to gauge their knowledge of the language. “I thought that ou...
17 and pregnant
Maddie Owens, WTV Executive Producer
May 25, 2017
Filed under News, Showcase
In the blink of an eye, senior Emma Montes’ life was turned upside down. An event typically reserved for adults made a surprise appearance in 17-year-old Montes’ life. “I didn't even know I was pregnant at all,” Emma said. “I was four months pregnant whenever I first went and got my first c...
Streaming show showcases sensitive subjects
Justice Starks, WTV Staff Reporter
May 25, 2017
Filed under News
Concerned schools across the nation are warning parents of this TV show, warning parents of the effects it may have on students. In an email sent home recently to some parents in the district, Frisco ISD said: While the TV show is rated TV-mature we have heard several of our students discussing it recently, and ...
College football bowl season finds new home in Frisco
Keegan Williams, Sports Editor
May 24, 2017
Filed under News, Sports Showcase
First the Dallas Cowboys made Frisco their home, and now ESPN Events is doing the same thing bringing the college football bowl season here as the newly named Frisco Bowl at Toyota Stadium was announced Tuesday, with the the first game scheduled for December 20. “We are excited to invite two d...
Former Liberty principal named new FISD superintendent
Wade Glover, WTV Staff Reporter
May 23, 2017
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The Frisco ISD Board of Trustees has named former Liberty principal Dr. Mike Waldrip the lone finalist in the search for a replacement for the retiring Dr. Jeremy Lyon. Waldrip, the current superintendent of Coppell ISD, worked in Frisco ISD for several years before moving to Coppell. “Hiri...
Protesters spark more media coverage
Cydney Dumler, WTV Staff Reporter
May 23, 2017
Filed under News
First it was the Dallas Morning News and now it appears the school will be the focus of an NBC 5 news story. Wingspan first brought you the story last week, followed by both a news article and an opinion piece over the weekend in the Dallas Morning News. Now after showing up in front of the...
Abortion protests continue
Megan Lin, Editor-in-chief
May 22, 2017
Filed under News
Anti-abortion protesters were back in front of the school demonstrating Monday morning but the number of students protesting was significantly less than Thursday or Friday. One of the few students out to show up Monday was junior Hunter Moncada who plans to protest until the abolitionists leave. ...
Growing number of students protest against abortion abolitionists
Megan Lin, Editor-in-chief
May 19, 2017
Filed under News
What began on Monday with three abortion abolitionists demonstrating on the sidewalk in front of the school, grew into a more pronounced display Thursday, with at least two dozen students predominantly opposed to the abolitionists message gathering next to the protesters. “I think it is ...
9th graders make their debut on campus
Brooke Colombo, Editor-in-chief
August 10, 2017 • No Comments
Freshman Flight School set to launch Wednesday
Brooke Colombo, Editor-in-chief
August 8, 2017 • No Comments
Peek ahead at the 2017-18 year in sports
Keegan Williams, Sports Editor
June 2, 2017 • No Comments
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