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

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The Supreme Court ruled to uphold the First Amendment rights of football coach Joseph Kennedy. Kennedy was fired for praying on fields after games, and the decision has critics concerned about the separation of church and state. However, the case verdict has led to little change in Frisco ISD.

Jackson’s nomination to highest court inspires Redhawks on campus

Maya Silberman and Athena Tseng March 25, 2022

Confirmation hearings for DC Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, nominated to replace the retiring Associate Justice Stephen Breyer, came to an end Thursday. Jackson’s nomination is expected to advance out of the Senate Judiciary Committee...

Redhawks celebrate Women’s History Month

Michelle Monohan, WTV Staff Reporter March 25, 2022

National Women's History Month started as a local celebration in Santa Rosa, California, but later became a national month-long celebration that helps empower females of all ages across America. “Women's History Month is really important because...

Wearing her Frisco ISD class of 2020 graduation masks provided by Jostens, principal Ashley Rainwater stands on the field at Toyota Stadium for graduation on Saturday, May 30, 2020.

Campus reacts to Principal Rainwaters departure

Kirthi Gummadi, WTV Executive Producer March 24, 2022

Earlier this week, Principal Ashley Rainwater announced that she will not be returning to campus for the 2022-2023 school year. “I had always thought that I would finish my career in a high school, but this position is one where I’m working with...

Teachers helping students explore the world

Alicia Hernandez, WTV Producer March 23, 2022

EF Tours offers students the chance to visit various places around the world with a teacher from campus. English teacher David Volkmar has taken students on EF Tours in past years and believes that these trips have helped their students open up their...

Volunteering shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine, Ella Grokhovskaya (second from the left), the mother of sophomore Karina Grokhovskaya, has spent the last few weeks near the Slovakia border helping Ukraine refugees.

War in Ukraine impacting Redhawks

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor In Chief March 22, 2022

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has touched lives all around the world, including one Redhawk family, who has had to say goodbye to a beloved friend. AP Secretary Kirsten Radford remembers her friendship with Pierre Zakrzewski, an Irish journalist who...

Standing on the sidelines at Kuykendall Stadium, principal Ashley Rainwater takes in the Redhawks win over Prosper Rock Hill.

Principal Rainwater announces she will not return in 2022-2023

Trisha Dasgupta, Editor-in-Chief March 21, 2022

Principal Ashley Rainwater announced in an email letter to parents Monday evening that she will not be returning to campus next year and will instead be working as the Managing Director of Secondary Schools within Frisco ISD. Rainwater sent the following...

Frisco ISD has opened applications for the district committees. The applications consist of roles for the District Advisory Council, Legislative Leadership Council, Library Reconsideration Committee, Safety and Security Committee, School Health Advisory Committee, Special Education Parent Committee, and Student Advisory Committee.

Budget and recognitions on Monday’s board agenda

Kirthi Gummadi, WTV Executive Producer March 21, 2022

The monthly board meeting is Monday evening and will cover many topics, including a look at district finances from tax reports to this school year’s budget amendments and transfers. The board will also be recognizing athletes in the district who...

STUCO presidential debate

Wingspan Staff March 21, 2022

Voting for the 2022-2023 Student Council president begins on Monday and closes April 1. This year's candidates are juniors Harley Classe and Anna Lyon. WTV sat down with each candidate and asked them the same questions to provide students with insight...

Hoping to address teacher shortages in the classroom, Governor Greg Abbott is trying to take steps to understand the problem through the establishment of the Texas Agency of Education Task Force.

Abbott creates Education Task Force

Grant Milleson, Staff Reporter March 18, 2022

Hoping to address teacher shortages in the classroom, Governor Greg Abbott is trying to take steps to understand the problem through the establishment of the Texas Agency of Education Task Force. “This task force should work diligently to ensure...

The fate of Gov. Greg Abbott’s directive regarding medical treatments provided to transgender children that could apply to school employees, as well as all licensed professionals who have direct contact with children, is currently on hold after a state judge ruled Friday that providing gender-affirming care is not a reason for the state to investigate a family for child abuse.

State judge puts freeze on Abbott’s transgender directive

Rin Ryu, Staff Reporter March 17, 2022

The fate of Gov. Greg Abbott’s directive regarding medical treatments provided to transgender children that could apply to school employees, as well as all licensed professionals who have direct contact with children, is currently on hold after a state...

Prices at the pump prove costly to Redhawks

Athena Tseng, Managing Editor March 16, 2022

In the last year, prices have climbed approximately 50 percent with people paying nearly a dollar fifty more per gallon than at this time last year. For students that pay for their own gas, it’s affecting them. “Because I have a long drive from...

National Honor Society is holding their second mandatory meeting for members Wednesday and Thursday in the auditorium. “During the NHS meeting we will go over hour requirements for this semester, reintroduce officers, and introduce new FISD hour requirements,” NHS president Reva Kabnurkar said.

NHS applications open for new members

Athena Tseng, Managing Editor March 15, 2022

The deadline is fast approaching for National Honor Society applications open until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday. The application has a requirement of a minimum of a 4.0 weighted GPA and two teacher recommendations with an optional section of information, activities,...

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