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
Aliza Porter

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor

Aliza Porter is currently a senior. She likes to spread positivity. She loves to exercise and do kickboxing in her free time. She has a huge passion for law enforcement. And of course, her passion for writing news stories has increased each year.

Contact Aliza: Aliza.porter.398@k12.friscoisd.org

All content by Aliza Porter
The spotlight is on theatre students as they get inducted into International Thespian Society on Thursday. The organization offers a community of others involved in high school as well as opportunities to like workshops to improve their skills.

[Photo] Curtain opens as new ITS members get inducted

Rishika Desai, Guest Contributor
April 29, 2021
Both the auditorium and the theatre room underwent renovations. This update benefits students and allows them to practice using new technology for future situations.

[Photo] Curtains open for spring musical preparation

Rishika Desai, Guest Contributor
April 8, 2021
The SOC can be a short term solution for some students but it can be the final path to graduation for others. "Some students just really bond with our staff here and they feel that this is their campus so we have what we call celebrations," former principal Sue Kirk said.

Chapter 4: celebration

Aliza Porter and Lucas Barr
October 21, 2019
The Disciplinary program serves students of all grade levels. In this chapter Wingspan takes a look at the program for high school students

Chapter 3: the disciplinary program

Aliza Porter and Lucas Barr
October 18, 2019
Math teacher Mark Matthews instructs students while they are working on coursework at the Academic Academy. The SOC has typically about 150 students enrolled in the program at any time.

Chapter 2: the Academic Academy

Aliza Porter and Lucas Barr
October 17, 2019
For more than 100 years, Frisco Independent School District has had a presence on Maple Street in downtown. It began as the original site of Frisco High School, and over the years has undergone several stages of construction and renovation. In 1937, the three story building on Maple Street was demolished with the current building constructed and serving as Frisco High School until 1973. In 1997, the building was renovated once again and made the Student Opportunity Center.

Chapter 1: A history and an overview

Aliza Porter and Lucas Barr
October 16, 2019
For more than 100 years, Frisco Independent School District has had a presence on Maple Street in downtown. It began as the original site of Frisco High School, and over the years has undergone several stages of construction and renovation. In 1937, the three story building on Maple Street was demolished with the current building constructed and serving as Frisco High School until 1973. In 1997, the building was renovated once again and made the Student Opportunity Center.

Behind Closed Doors: the Student Opportunity Center

Aliza Porter and Lucas Barr
October 16, 2019
Senior Aliza Porter played a big role in the Wingspan program with an Assignment Editor title after four years in the class.

Aliza Porter

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
May 30, 2019
In her weekly podcast, Assignment Editor Aliza Porter goes back in time and talks with those who used to walk the halls of Liberty High School.

Once a Redhawk, Always a Redhawk: almost a graduate

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
May 28, 2019
In her weekly podcast, Assignment Editor Aliza Porter goes back in time and talks with those who used to walk the halls of Liberty High School.

Once a Redhawk, Always a Redhawk: almost a graduate

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
May 21, 2019
Legacy hall welcome Jazz band on Sunday starting at 1 pm. “I think playing at a venue like this would be such an amazing experience,” senior Nicholas Hung said. “It will definitely be a once in a lifetime opportunity. I’m mainly just looking forward to being able to play the pieces that we’ve all been working hard on for such a big crowd.”

[Photo] New crowd, same tunes

Yael Even, Staff Reporter
May 17, 2019
Freshmen were met with a chance to learn more about police interaction during geography classes from Monday to Wednesday. The presentations are part of House Bill 30, which was designed to inform students about this topic.

Police interaction at the core of newly implemented legislation

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
May 15, 2019
In her weekly podcast, Assignment Editor Aliza Porter goes back in time and talks with those who used to walk the halls of Liberty High School.

Once a Redhawk, Always a Redhawk: almost a graduate

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
May 14, 2019
In her weekly podcast, Assignment Editor Aliza Porter goes back in time and talks with those who used to walk the halls of Liberty High School.

Once a Redhawk, Always a Redhawk: Daniel Even

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
May 7, 2019
Muslim students on campus have started to celebrate Ramadan. “I know my spirituality is something I can always push myself to do better with,” senior Tushamma Rahim said. “Things like praying more or reading Quran, I want to make an intention to do more and better.”

Ramadan begins for the Muslim community

Aliza Porter and Maddie Aronson
May 6, 2019
Academic Octathlon students pose for a picture at competition this past weekend at Wakeland High School. The Redhawk team met its goal with a top ten finish.

8 events, top 6 finish for octathlon team

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
April 30, 2019
In her weekly podcast, Assignment Editor Aliza Porter goes back in time and talks with those who used to walk the halls of Liberty High School.

Once a Redhawk, Always a Redhawk: Bradley Ricks

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
April 30, 2019
Attempting to eliminate holes in reception, 100 new wireless access points have been added to the campus to help improve wifi connection. In what used to be one of the worst hallways for reception, the C hallway is already seeing the benefits of the access points.

New wireless access points to improve campus Wi-Fi

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
April 25, 2019
In her weekly podcast, Assignment Editor Aliza Porter goes back in time and talks with those who used to walk the halls of Liberty High School.

Once a Redhawk, Always a Redhawk: Arman Kafai

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
April 23, 2019
Senior Amina Syeda and Ria Bhasin prepare to judge as advanced debate students for the varsity debate tryouts. Tryouts are after school in C150. Debate students will find out the results at the end of this month.

Final tryouts for varsity debate Wednesday after school

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
April 17, 2019
In her weekly podcast, Assignment Editor Aliza Porter goes back in time and talks with those who used to walk the halls of Liberty High School.

Once a Redhawk, Always a Redhawk: Deepti Aravapalli

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
April 16, 2019
In her weekly podcast, Assignment Editor Aliza Porter goes back in time and talks with those who used to walk the halls of Liberty High School.

Once a Redhawk, Always a Redhawk: Taylor Bringe

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
April 9, 2019
Biology students had the chance to plant seeds in class to learn about how they grow in relation to gravitropism. The activity allows them to expand their knowledge and responsibilities.

Biology students earning their green thumb

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
April 3, 2019
In her weekly podcast, Assignment Editor Aliza Porter goes back in time and talks with those who used to walk the halls of Liberty High School.

Once a Redhawk, Always a Redhawk: Taylor Hernandez

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
April 2, 2019
Substitute Bernard Broderick sits in on a classroom while the primary teacher is away. Wingspan's Ana Toro shares her thoughts on giving substitutes respect.

Frisco ISD subs to earn more

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
April 1, 2019
Prior to taking pitch of a cricket game, freshman Advik Dixit (bottom row, second from right) poses for a picture with his team as they prepare for the opening game in a tournament. Played by approximately 200,000 people in the United States, cricket is one of the most popular sports in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.

Dixit finds his passion playing cricket

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
March 28, 2019
In her weekly podcast, Assignment Editor Aliza Porter goes back in time and talks with those who used to walk the halls of Liberty High School.

Once a Redhawk, Always a Redhawk: Jordan Alnemer

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
March 26, 2019
Taking inspiration from other schools, Red Rhythm decided to fundraise through a silent auction via a Google Form. Parents of children who participated in the Sept. 2 mini clinic, can bid for a chance to have their child sit with a Red Rhythm officer during the Homecoming game.

Red Rhythm tryouts Friday after school

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
March 22, 2019
In her weekly podcast, Assignment Editor Aliza Porter goes back in time and talks with those who used to walk the halls of Liberty High School.

Once a Redhawk, Always a Redhawk: Siddhi Patadia

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
March 19, 2019
Business Professionals of America will be heading to the state competition this Thursday at Fort Worth. “I’m going in with an open mind, especially because this is my first year competing,” junior Sherry Hu said.

Preparing for state, BPA heads to Dallas

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
March 6, 2019
In her weekly podcast, Assignment Editor Aliza Porter goes back in time and talks with those who used to walk the halls of Liberty High School.

Once a Redhawk, Always a Redhawk: Annie Lu

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
March 5, 2019
Every month the FISD Board of Trustees meets to discuss school board matters. At the December meeting, on the agenda is a review of the Academic Course Guide, which may indicate a refresh as to what courses students will be able to take in upcoming years.

FISD Board of Trustees March meeting Monday

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
March 4, 2019
The National Art Honor Society will be putting on a Museum Night on Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for students to show off their artwork. Admission is free but students have the chance to buy jewelry and other things to raise money for the fundraiser.

Night at the NAHS Museum

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
March 1, 2019

Theater performs UIL one act play at Wakeland

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
February 28, 2019
In her weekly podcast, Assignment Editor Aliza Porter goes back in time and talks with those who used to walk the halls of Liberty High School.

Once a Redhawk, Always a Redhawk: Emily Swinnea

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
February 26, 2019
Redhawk seniors upon arriving in Dallas for the annual Texas state DECA conference. Students compete in a variety of career and business themed competitions with hopes of advancing to the international conference.

DECA students compete at state down in Dallas

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
February 22, 2019
In her weekly podcast, Assignment Editor Aliza Porter goes back in time and talks with those who used to walk the halls of Liberty High School.

Once a Redhawk, Always a Redhawk: Katelyn Carson

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
February 19, 2019
After weeks of practice, many all-state orchestra students on traveled to San Antonio’s Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center on Feb. 14 to compete.

Tuning up for all-state performances

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
February 14, 2019
In her weekly podcast, Assignment Editor Aliza Porter goes back in time and talks with those who used to walk the halls of Liberty High School.

Once a Redhawk, Always a Redhawk: Easton Swinnea

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
February 12, 2019
Flanked by their four foster children, AP Government teacher Kristin Lynch (left) and her wife Rebecca, went from a home without children to one with four younger than six, plus a teenager. "This group of kiddos came available and what happened was, our home has square footage that allows for us to take up to six children and so they saw our square footage and said, ‘okay look, we know that you say this, we want kids between four and fourteen," Kristin said. "We know that you say that you want two or three, how about four and they’re five, four, three, and two,’ and we were like, okay so, honestly, we just prayed on it. We’re like okay, is this what we were meant to have, is this who we were meant to be.”

Fostering a family

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
February 11, 2019
5 FCCLA students on campus have advanced to state-level competition, and have the ability to partake in a conference held in downtown Dallas this Thursday through Saturday.

FCCLA advances several students to state

Aliza Porter, Managing Editor
February 11, 2019
Academic Decathlon students competed in a competition over the weekend. These scores will decide who goes to regionals.

Brains not brawn the key to this decathlon

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
February 7, 2019
In her weekly podcast, Assignment Editor Aliza Porter goes back in time and talks with those who used to walk the halls of Liberty High School.

Once a Redhawk, Always a Redhawk: Henry Zhang

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
February 5, 2019
The HOSA Spring Leadership Conference takes place on Friday, and provides high school students the opportunity to research and take part in professional medical conversations and debates. This year the competitions are in-person as opposed to online for the first time in two years.

HOSA advances to state

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
February 4, 2019
Sophomore Paige Edmisten is a finalist in the Arts in the Square poster contest. Edmisten's work was chosen through the CTE center. “I’m pretty surprised," Edmisten said. "There are definitely people who have more impressive designs, but I’m flattered that I got chosen.”

Sophomore selected as Arts in the Square poster finalist

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
January 29, 2019
In her weekly podcast, Assignment Editor Aliza Porter goes back in time and talks with those who used to walk the halls of Liberty High School.

Once a Redhawk, Always a Redhawk: Alexis Evans

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
January 29, 2019
Students are able to register for AP tests before the March deadline. For students not wishing to pay online, payments can made in cash or check to the counseling office.

AP test registration window now open

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
January 22, 2019
Senior Amina Syeda and Elaine Mei pose with other recepients of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. scholarship awarded by Linking Cultures of Frisco. Both Mei and Syeda had to display their oratory skills at the 9th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Oration contest.

Two seniors win scholarships in MLK Jr. oratory contest

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
January 22, 2019
In her weekly podcast, Assignment Editor Aliza Porter goes back in time and talks with those who used to walk the halls of Liberty High School.

Once a Redhawk, Always a Redhawk: Perry Mellone

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
January 22, 2019
Public school teachers in Texas, such as English teacher Kacie Smith, would receive a one time pay raise of $5,000 if Senate Bill 3, proposed by Sen. Jane Nelson (R) is passed and signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott (R).

Proposed pay bump would give teacher $5,000 raise

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
January 17, 2019
In her weekly podcast, Assignment Editor Aliza Porter goes back in time and talks with those who used to walk the halls of Liberty High School.

Once a Redhawk, Always a Redhawk: Herb Borders

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
January 15, 2019
In her weekly podcast, Assignment Editor Aliza Porter goes back in time and talks with those who used to walk the halls of Liberty High School.

Once a Redhawk, Always a Redhawk: Carson Morris

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
January 8, 2019
Teachers on campus attend a learning carnival in the library. They had the opportunity to explore new ways to incorportae technology into their classrooms.

New teaching techniques on display at instructional showcase

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
December 19, 2018
In her weekly podcast, Assignment Editor Aliza Porter goes back in time and talks with those who used to walk the halls of Liberty High School.

Once a Redhawk, Always a Redhawk: Jeffery Nebeker

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
December 18, 2018
As the only student on campus to be accepted into the Jazz Band of America, senior Sid Sadhu will pursue his passion for jazz. Opening up new opportunities college wise, Sadhu gets his foot in the door in the world of music.

Senior named one of nation’s best

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
December 17, 2018

Dozens of Redhawks donate in Carter BloodCare Drive

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
December 14, 2018
In her weekly podcast, Assignment Editor Aliza Porter goes back in time and talks with those who used to walk the halls of Liberty High School.

Once a Redhawk, Always a Redhawk: Keegan Williams

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
December 11, 2018

Sky high art in Dallas

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
December 7, 2018
At the 2018 Professional Golfers' Association press conference in Frisco, PGA chief operating officer Darrell Crall speaks about a newly announced move to Frisco. Less than a year later, the development is projected to open in June 2022, featuring several golf courses and retail.

Sports City, USA adds PGA to its resume

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
December 5, 2018
In her weekly podcast, Assignment Editor Aliza Porter goes back in time and talks with those who used to walk the halls of Liberty High School.

Once a Redhawk, Always a Redhawk: Laurel Glatch

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
December 4, 2018
In her weekly podcast, Assignment Editor Aliza Porter goes back in time and talks with those who used to walk the halls of Liberty High School.

Once a Redhawk, Always a Redhawk: Aaron Green

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
November 27, 2018
Junior Rachel Vanmeter, junior Emily Degarmo, junior Amelia Jauregui, junior Natalie Guerra, junior Natalie Brooks, and junior Lauren Head (left to right) attended the annual Texas Thespian Festival to perform, take workshops from professionals in the theatre industry, and celebrate theatre.

International Thespian Society advances

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
November 26, 2018
In her weekly podcast, Assignment Editor Aliza Porter goes back in time and talks with those who used to walk the halls of Liberty High School.

Once a Redhawk, Always a Redhawk: Max McCord

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
November 13, 2018
Health classes are setting goals that will potentially improve their mental, physical, or social health. The purpose of the assignment extends beyond the two to three weeks and, if maintained, aims to improve the student’s health for the rest of their life. “Students learn how to set personal life long health goals that will lead them to living healthier lives,” Kiel said.

Teachers become students during learning walk

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
November 8, 2018
Health classes are setting goals that will potentially improve their mental, physical, or social health. The purpose of the assignment extends beyond the two to three weeks and, if maintained, aims to improve the student’s health for the rest of their life. “Students learn how to set personal life long health goals that will lead them to living healthier lives,” Kiel said.

[Photo] Health students set short-term goals

October 6, 2021
In her weekly podcast, Assignment Editor Aliza Porter goes back in time and talks with those who used to walk the halls of Liberty High School.

Once a Redhawk, Always a Redhawk: Zac Watson

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
November 6, 2018
AP Environmental Science students enter the John Bunker Sands Wetland Center on Thursday and Friday to see their study on water quality come to life. With over three hours of exploration, students were given the opportunity to hear an informative lesson, participate hands on activities, and test water quality with their classmates.

The science of water explained to APES students

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
November 5, 2018
AP Environmental Science students will be going on a field trip today and tomorrow to the John Bunker Sands Wetlands in Seagoville, Texas for an aquatic ecology field study.

Visit to wetlands provide hands-on learning

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
November 1, 2018
Allowing for the anonymous reporting of such things as bullying or threats, Stop!t is an app already use in thousands of schools across the nation. Frisco ISD is the largest district in north Texas to enroll in the program.

Report bullying and possibly save a life

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
October 31, 2018
In her weekly podcast, Assignment Editor Aliza Porter goes back in time and talks with those who used to walk the halls of Liberty High School.

Once a Redhawk, Always a Redhawk: Ashley Fong

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
October 30, 2018
In her weekly podcast, Assignment Editor Aliza Porter goes back in time and talks with those who used to walk the halls of Liberty High School.

Once a Redhawk, Always a Redhawk: Udgam Goyal

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
October 23, 2018
Dressing up as historical figures, Nicholas Do, Garrett Reeves, Vagmin Viswanathan, Ritesh Ravi, Austin Carnline take part in a GT Humanities project in the library on Tuesday. “All the kids are coming in costume and they’re all people who impacted the world in some way during the modern era,” teacher Elizabeth Evans said. “Then they’re having to mingle in costume and ultimately they’re having to write a paper that kind of synthesizes what they’ve learned from each other into it.”

Costumes for humanities, not Halloween

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
October 16, 2018
In her weekly podcast, Assignment Editor Aliza Porter goes back in time and talks with those who used to walk the halls of Liberty High School.

Once a Redhawk, Always a Redhawk: Christopher Thorstad

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
October 16, 2018
In her weekly podcast, Assignment Editor Aliza Porter goes back in time and talks with those who used to walk the halls of Liberty High School.

Once a Redhawk, Always a Redhawk: Teresa Dinh

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
October 9, 2018
In her weekly podcast, Assignment Editor Aliza Porter goes back in time and talks with those who used to walk the halls of Liberty High School.

Once a Redhawk, Always a Redhawk: Rochelle Gotsdiner

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
October 2, 2018
Senior Sid Sadhu plays the trumpet in hopes of making jazz band while senior Patrick Lin and sophomore Chris Xiao watch the performance.

Band students auditions for state jazz assemble

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
September 26, 2018
In her weekly podcast, Assignment Editor Aliza Porter goes back in time and talks with those who used to walk the halls of Liberty High School.

Once a Redhawk, Always a Redhawk: David Spicer

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
September 25, 2018
One of the ways Developing Working Hands helps provide resources for the Mayan population of the Atitlan region is through education. Although the Guatemalan government provides a free education, students are responsible for additional costs such as uniforms and supplies which can make it difficult for many children to attend school.

Community giving event provides exposure for local nonprofits

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
September 20, 2018
In her weekly podcast, Assignment Editor Aliza Porter goes back in time and talks with those who used to walk the halls of Liberty High School.

Once a Redhawk, Always a Redhawk: Loren Matrone

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
September 18, 2018
Astronomy classes spent Monday examining a balloon in hopes of learning how to measure distances in space.

Using a balloon helps astronomy students measure distance in space

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
September 17, 2018
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago's admission councelor Travis Tiblier spends one on one time with senior Prathyusha Thavva on Thursday morning.

Art school representative paints picture of life in Chicago

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
September 13, 2018
In her weekly podcast, Assignment Editor Aliza Porter goes back in time and talks with those who used to walk the halls of Liberty High School.

Once a Redhawk, Always a Redhawk: Nicolle Roose

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
September 11, 2018
With seniors beginning their college application process, counselors are recognizing the effort through optional counselor sessions. There will be sessions with just the parents and counselors and others with just the students and counselors.

Coffee, Counselors, and Seniors

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
September 6, 2018
In her weekly podcast, Assignment Editor Aliza Porter goes back in time and talks with those who used to walk the halls of Liberty High School.

Once a Redhawk, Always a Redhawk: Paris Perret

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
September 4, 2018
Venturing out on his own, senior Myron Huff recently launched the Cashion clothing line. "I was thinking about everyone likes cash and everyone likes fashion nowadays so I put them together and they made “Ca$hion," Huff said.

Cashing in on his own fashions

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
August 30, 2018
In her weekly podcast, Assignment Editor Aliza Porter goes back in time and talks with those who used to walk the halls of Liberty High School.

Once a Redhawk, Always a Redhawk: What to expect

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
August 28, 2018
Health Science is starting the year off with a group project involving careers related to health science and art.

Inspired by the body, health science students get creative

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
August 23, 2018
Seniors meet in the auditorium for the first class meeting.

Class meetings temporarily take over advisory

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
August 20, 2018
Changing the norm, students kicked into full gear for the start of school on Thursday.

New school year, new adjustment as school starts on Thursday

Aliza Porter, Assignment Editor
August 16, 2018
Frisco has been named the No. 1 safest city in the country for the second year in a row. The study conducted by SmartAsset found that Frisco has the fourth lowest crime and drug poisoning rates in the nation, along with the sixth lowest property crime rate.

America’s fastest growing city

Aliza Porter, Staff Reporter
May 31, 2018
Senior Parker Butler captured the championship at the UIL state competition in Austin on Tuesday.

Senior captures UIL state title

Aliza Porter, Staff Reporter
May 23, 2018
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