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
Athena Tseng

Athena Tseng, Editor-in-Chief

Athena Tseng is entering her fourth year in Wingspan as a senior. She has deeply explored her passion for journalism through the School of New York Times and as a high school intern at The Dallas Morning News. On-campus, she is NHS president, and a part of PTSA, and other clubs. Besides hosting her podcast, Dumb & Dumber, she co-hosts a podcast outside of school called Coming of Age. In her free time, you can find her baking cookies, FaceTiming friends, or listening to music. As Editor-In-Chief, Athena is excited to see what will come in this next year of Wingspan.

Contact Athena: athena.tseng.331@k12.friscoisd.org

All content by Athena Tseng
In this weekly podcast, editor in chief Athena Tseng and social media editor Jordan Battey talk about a variety of topics regarding high school.

Dumb and Dumber: goodbye

Athena Tseng and Jordan Battey
May 19, 2023
For the class of 2023, graduation is set on Saturday at noon at the Ford Center. All graduates will receive 15 tickets to invite family and friends.

Graduation takes place Saturday at the Ford Center

Athena Tseng, Editor-In-Chief
May 19, 2023
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what it's like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: Onto the next

Athena Tseng, Harley Classe, Caroline Caruso, and Erika Pernis
May 17, 2023
In this weekly podcast, editor in chief Athena Tseng and social media editor Jordan Battey talk about a variety of topics regarding high school.

Dumb and Dumber: visiting old schools

Athena Tseng, Editor In Chief
May 12, 2023
Seniors are taking a step back in time and visiting their old middle and elementary schools for reunions. The reunions take place over breakfast.

Before leaving the nest, seniors visit elementary and middle schools

Christine Han and Athena Tseng
May 9, 2023
In this weekly podcast, editor in chief Athena Tseng and social media editor Jordan Battey talk about a variety of topics regarding high school.

Dumb and Dumber: W

Athena Tseng and Jordan Battey
May 5, 2023
Early voting for the school board election is now open. The closest voting location to campus is Fire Station No. 8 on Rolater road.

Early voting for local election closes Tuesday

Athena Tseng, Editor-In-Chief
May 2, 2023
Seniors are finalizing their futures on May 1, with many colleges requiring enrollment decisions to be made. Students have a variety of factors to consider when deciding where they choose to further their education.

College enrollment decisions due May 1 for seniors

Athena Tseng, Editor-In-Chief
April 28, 2023
In this weekly podcast, editor in chief Athena Tseng and social media editor Jordan Battey talk about a variety of topics regarding high school.

Dumb and Dumber: post-prom

Athena Tseng and Jordan Battey
April 28, 2023
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what it's like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: Alex Trevino

Athena Tseng and Alex Trevino
April 25, 2023
In this weekly podcast, editor in chief Athena Tseng and social media editor Jordan Battey talk about a variety of topics regarding high school.

Dumb and Dumber: prom

Athena Tseng and Jordan Battey
April 21, 2023
ISM students got to show their work from this school year at final presentation night on Monday. Students got to invite their friends and family to come listen to their work and their peer’s work.

ISM students display the year’s work at Final Presentation Night

Athena Tseng, Editor-In-Chief
April 18, 2023
In this weekly podcast, editor in chief Athena Tseng and social media editor Jordan Battey talk about a variety of topics regarding high school.

Dumb and Dumber: she’s back

Athena Tseng and Jordan Battey
April 14, 2023
The CTE Center is holding a summer job and career fair that can help students get real world experiences with interviews along with connect them to professionals in different fields.

CTE hosts Summer Job and Career Fair

Athena Tseng, Editor-In-Chief
April 13, 2023
Seniors are battling each other in a game of Water Wars, a water gun game with a grand cash prize. The game is hosted by a parent and helps bring back morale for the end of seniors' high school journey

[Photo] Locked and loaded: Water Wars

Neha Ramachandran, Staff Reporter
April 11, 2023
In this weekly podcast, editor in chief Athena Tseng and social media editor Jordan Battey talk about a variety of topics regarding high school.

Dumb and Dumber: gossip

Athena Tseng and Maya Silberman
April 6, 2023

A home on the court

Athena Tseng, Editor-in-Chief
April 5, 2023
Taylor Swift fans across the country and on campus spent hours on Ticketmaster and SeatGeek waiting to get tickets for her tour, and it's finally here. Taylor Swift is finally headed to AT&T Stadium in Arlington Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for the ‘Eras’ Tour

Taylor can’t come to the phone right now. Why? She’s in Arlington.

Athena Tseng, Editor-In-Chief
March 31, 2023
In this weekly podcast, editor in chief Athena Tseng and social media editor Jordan Battey talk about a variety of topics regarding high school.

Dumb and Dumber: water wars

Athena Tseng and Emily Thomas
March 31, 2023
Model United Nations had it statewide conference this past weekend. Students on campus excelled at the competition, winning various elections and taking home awards.

Model UN members excel at statewide convention

Athena Tseng, Editor-In-Chief
March 28, 2023
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what it's like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: spring fever

Harley Classe, Caroline Caruso, Athena Tseng, and Erika Pernis
March 28, 2023
In this weekly podcast, editor in chief Athena Tseng and social media editor Jordan Battey talk about a variety of topics regarding high school.

Dumb and Dumber: the season of giving?

Athena Tseng and Alex Trevino
March 10, 2023
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.

Board discusses All-State, budget resolutions and more

Athena Tseng, Editor-In-Chief
March 7, 2023
In this weekly podcast, editor in chief Athena Tseng and social media editor Jordan Battey talk about a variety of topics regarding high school.

Dumb and Dumber: friendship

Athena Tseng and Karina Grokhovskaya
March 3, 2023
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what it's like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: a life update with Athena Tseng

Athena Tseng, Editor-In-Chief
February 28, 2023
The window for students to drop semester AP courses closes Thursday at 4:30 p.m. Once the schedule change is made, the new schedule will be permanent and the grade from the original class will be transferred over to the new class.

AP drop window for semester courses closes Thursday

Athena Tseng, Editor-In-Chief
February 15, 2023
In this weekly podcast, editor in chief Athena Tseng and social media editor Jordan Battey talk about a variety of topics regarding high school.

Dumb and Dumber: Valentine’s Day

Athena Tseng and Jordan Battey
February 10, 2023
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what it's like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: Faith Brocke

Athena Tseng and Faith Brocke
February 1, 2023
The Academic Decathlon Team competed at the regional tournament Saturday. They finished 8th in the region and are advancing to the state meet in San Antonio at the end of February.

Academic Decathlon advances to state meet

Athena Tseng, Editor-In-Chief
January 30, 2023
In this weekly podcast, editor in chief Athena Tseng and social media editor Jordan Battey talk about a variety of topics regarding high school.

Dumb and Dumber: How to live without Tik Tok

Athena Tseng and Jordan Battey
January 27, 2023

CTE expands to increase student opportunities across FISD

Athena Tseng, Erika Pernis, and Sadie Johnson
January 24, 2023
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In this weekly podcast, editor in chief Athena Tseng and social media editor Jordan Battey talk about a variety of topics regarding high school.

Dumb and Dumber: trying our best

Athena Tseng and Jordan Battey
January 20, 2023
The monthly board meeting is being held Monday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. On the agenda are a resolution on budgets and classroom stipends as well as tax rates.

Board of Trustees recognizes students and finalizes calendar changes

Athena Tseng, Editor-In-Chief
January 18, 2023
In this weekly podcast, editor in chief Athena Tseng and social media editor Jordan Battey talk about a variety of topics regarding high school.

Dumb and Dumber: new year, new me

Athena Tseng and Jordan Battey
January 13, 2023
Universal Studios announced a new theme park in Frisco. It will be located on the Tollway and Panther Creek.

Universal Studios heads to Frisco

Athena Tseng, Editor-In-Chief
January 12, 2023
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[Photo] FAFSA priority deadline approaches quickly

Shannon Christian, Staff Reporter
January 11, 2023
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what it's like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: Aarya Oswal

Athena Tseng, Editor-In-Chief
December 20, 2022
Winter break is starting a week later than it typically does this year. There were several factors that led to this decision.

Winter break pushed back a week

Athena Tseng, Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2022
In this weekly podcast, editor in chief Athena Tseng and social media editor Jordan Battey talk about a variety of topics regarding high school.

Dumb and Dumber: holiday cheer and a new year

Athena Tseng and Jordan Battey
December 16, 2022
In this weekly podcast, editor in chief Athena Tseng and social media editor Jordan Battey talk about a variety of topics regarding high school.

Dumb and Dumber: golden gooses

Athena Tseng and Jordan Battey
December 9, 2022
Senior broadcast student, Luke Martin, got a close look into professional sports attending the Big 12 Championship game on the sidelines and the Dallas Mavericks Media Day. Besides Martin, other students have also received similar opportunities.

Martin takes broadcasting from the classroom to the sidelines

Athena Tseng, Editor-in-Chief
December 8, 2022
Liberty High School was one of 9 FISD schools awarded recognition on College Board's AP Honor Roll.

Dual Credit students take U.S. History EOC Wednesday

Athena Tseng, Editor-In-Chief
December 6, 2022
In this weekly podcast, editor in chief Athena Tseng and social media editor Jordan Battey talk about a variety of topics regarding high school.

Dumb and Dumber: makeup

Athena Tseng and Jordan Battey
December 2, 2022
From her first album to her most recent release, Taylor Swift has become an American musical icon. But for some people she is past her prime, while for others, she is still in her peak.

A lyrical legacy

Athena Tseng, Editor-in-Chief
December 1, 2022
The door policy on campus has been updated, with the front doors being the only ones open during the school day. The new policy has been implemented to promote safety. Previously doors such as the ones leading to the student parking lot would be open during passing periods for students that had late arrival or CTE classes.

New door policy set to improve campus safety

Erika Pernis and Athena Tseng
November 18, 2022
In this weekly podcast, editor in chief Athena Tseng and social media editor Jordan Battey talk about a variety of topics regarding high school.

Dumb and Dumber: cuffing season

Athena Tseng and Jordan Battey
November 18, 2022
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what it's like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: Vaughn Perez

Athena Tseng, Editor-In-Chief
November 15, 2022
In this weekly podcast, editor in chief Athena Tseng and social media editor Jordan Battey talk about a variety of topics regarding high school.

Dumb and Dumber: Coca-Cola

Athena Tseng and Jordan Battey
November 11, 2022
The debate of whether or not to decrease the school week is ongoing. With several districts moving to this new format, it is no surprise many have something to say about it.

FISD’s RAIL program expands to advisory

Athena Tseng and Mikya Irvin
November 9, 2022
In this weekly podcast, editor in chief Athena Tseng and social media editor Jordan Battey talk about a variety of topics regarding high school.

Dumb and Dumber: MIDnights

Athena Tseng and Jordan Battey
November 4, 2022
In this weekly podcast, editor in chief Athena Tseng and social media editor Jordan Battey talk about a variety of topics regarding high school.

Dumb and Dumber: halloweekend

Athena Tseng and Jordan Battey
October 28, 2022
In this weekly podcast, editor in chief Athena Tseng and social media editor Jordan Battey talk about a variety of topics regarding high school.

Dumb and Dumber: drafting embarrassing moments

Athena Tseng and Jordan Battey
October 21, 2022
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what it's like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: Shannon Christian

Athena Tseng, Editor-In-Chief
October 18, 2022
In this weekly podcast, editor in chief Athena Tseng and social media editor Jordan Battey talk about a variety of topics regarding high school.

Dumb and Dumber: remember to chew

Athena Tseng and Jordan Battey
October 14, 2022
In this weekly podcast, editor in chief Athena Tseng and social media editor Jordan Battey talk about a variety of topics regarding high school.

Dumb and Dumber: drafting fall items

Athena Tseng and Jordan Battey
September 30, 2022
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what it's like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: how we met

Athena Tseng, Caroline Caruso, Erika Pernis, and Harley Classe
September 27, 2022
In this weekly podcast, editor in chief Athena Tseng and social media editor Jordan Battey talk about a variety of topics regarding high school.

Dumb and Dumber: humpty dumpty

Athena Tseng and Jordan Battey
September 23, 2022

Here in Frisco, “everything’s better” for some as H-E-B opens flagship store

Athena Tseng, Editor-In-Chief
September 21, 2022
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what it's like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: reporting for H-E-B

Athena Tseng, Erika Pernis, Karina Grokhovskaya, Varun Saravanan, and Maya Silberman
September 20, 2022
The store also offers over 65 different freshly-squeezed juices and over 50 choices of cut-up fruits and vegetables.

H-E-B is famously know for their fresh butter tortillas but after customer research, they have also added fresh roti bread to the Frisco location.

To accommodate to the high South Asian population in the area, in the dairy section, besides just greek yogurt, customers can find a variety of Indian yogurt including Lassi and Gopi.

A special product that can be found exclusively in the new H-E-B is Cafe Olè and K Cups' Taste of DFW coffee beans and pods.

To provide for all, H-E-B offers many products that consider dietary restrictions. They have vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, gluten-free, kosher, and halal options in store.

Throughout the store, customers can find healthy products from bulk food items to sports nutrition products and supplements.

Customers also can find an extensive selection of draft beer and wine with sampling stations and has one of the largest sake collections in the region.

The 21st True Texas BBQ is an addition to Frisco's H-E-B. Some outlets say it's the best chain barbecue in the state.

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Another exclusive feature is the new array of international produce that includes Chinese and Indian eggplant, methi leaf, bok choy, and more.

In this weekly podcast, editor in chief Athena Tseng and social media editor Jordan Battey talk about a variety of topics regarding high school.

Dumb and Dumber: Judith Aluga

Athena Tseng and Jordan Battey
September 16, 2022
Homecoming week kicked off Monday with spirit days, from Marvel Monday to class colors on Friday. The homecoming game is against Heritage on Friday and the dance is on Saturday.

Homecoming week

Athena Tseng, Editor-In-Chief
September 13, 2022
In this weekly podcast, editor in chief Athena Tseng and social media editor Jordan Battey talk about a variety of topics regarding high school.

Dumb and Dumber: foot vs car

Athena Tseng and Jordan Battey
September 9, 2022
Students in Uvalde CISD returned back to school Tuesday. Students across Texas, including in FISD, showed support for Uvalde students by wearing maroon and white. Support was also shown through the use of hashtags, such as #UvaldeStrong and #StandWithUvalde.

Frisco ISD shows support for Uvalde students

Athena Tseng, Editor-In-Chief
September 6, 2022
In order to have a club on campus, an application must be filled out. The window opens on Thursday and closes on Oct 14.

Club applications open Thursday

Athena Tseng, Editor-In-Chief
August 31, 2022
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what it's like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: our origin stories

Athena Tseng, Erika Pernis, Caroline Caruso, and Harley Classe
August 30, 2022
In this weekly podcast, editor in chief Athena Tseng and social media editor Jordan Battey talk about a variety of topics regarding high school.

Dumb and Dumber: across the country for a boy

Athena Tseng and Jordan Battey
August 26, 2022
In an effort to prevent fentanyl usage in students and in the city, Frisco ISD is hosting an informative town hall about fentanyl and its fatal effects.

FISD donates to Uvalde CISD Moving Forward Foundation

Athena Tseng, Editor-In-Chief
August 23, 2022
In this weekly podcast, editor in chief Athena Tseng and social media editor Jordan Battey talk about a variety of topics regarding high school.

Dumb and Dumber: relationship questions

Athena Tseng and Jordan Battey
August 19, 2022
The City of Frisco has added new school traffic features. For Liberty, the school zone times has been extended.

School zone changes across the city

Athena Tseng, Editor-In-Chief
August 18, 2022
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what it's like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: an introduction

Athena Tseng, Erika Pernis, Caroline Caruso, and Harley Classe
August 16, 2022
The long-awaited FISD employee clinic had its grand opening recently, allowing employees to get free minor health care.

FISD employee clinic provides free health services

Athena Tseng, Editor-In-Chief
August 12, 2022
In this weekly podcast, editor in chief Athena Tseng and social media editor Jordan Battey talk about a variety of topics regarding high school.

Dumb and Dumber: Back and better than ever

Athena Tseng and Jordan Battey
August 12, 2022
To prepare new and upcoming students for the school year, admin hosted a breakfast for new students to welcome them and to clear up any questions.

New students get sneak peak of school

Athena Tseng, Editor-In-Chief
August 10, 2022
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.

Chromebooks available for students on campus

Athena Tseng, Editor-In-Chief
August 10, 2022
Family science night is an opportunity for different science classes to show what they have been working on. This year, the science teachers have put together a "crime scene" theme.

Science department hosts Family Science Night

Athena Tseng, Managing Editor
May 17, 2022
Cooper, Athena, and Andrew sit down to sort out a list of movies that they believe to be the greatest, or not so great.

The Reel Deal: Multiverse of Madness

Athena Tseng, Andrew Jáuregui, and Cooper Ragle
May 13, 2022
In this weekly podcast, managing editors Jordan Battey and Athena Tseng talk about a variety of topics, focusing in on things they think are dumb.

Dumb and Dumber: boys vs girls

Athena Tseng and Cooper Ragle
May 13, 2022
In this weekly podcast, managing editors Jordan Battey and Athena Tseng talk about a variety of topics, focusing in on things they think are dumb.

Dumb and Dumber: AP testing

Athena Tseng and Erika Pernis
May 6, 2022
Recently, Elon Musk brought Twitter for 44 million dollars, switching the company private. “Free speech is the bedrock of a functioning democracy, and Twitter is the digital town square where matters vital to the future of humanity are debated,” Musk said in a press release.

Twitter’s takeover: Musk buys social media site

Athena Tseng, Managing Editor
May 2, 2022
In this weekly podcast, managing editors Jordan Battey and Athena Tseng talk about a variety of topics, focusing in on things they think are dumb.

Dumb and Dumber: sitcoms

Athena Tseng and Trisha Dasgupta
April 29, 2022
With summer coming up, FISD is hosting an informational webinar for students interested in summer school.

Board of Trustees hosts Community Input Meeting Wednesday

Athena Tseng, Managing Editor
April 27, 2022
NHS has elected their new set of officers, with historian Henry Nguyen, secretary Rachel Kim, vice-president Riya Khosla, and president Athena Tseng.

[Photo] NHS elects new round of officers

Cooper Ragle and Erika Pernis
April 26, 2022

Dumb and Dumber: end of upperclassmen

Athena Tseng and Trisha Dasgupta
April 22, 2022
Registration opens for FISD summer school on Tuesday

Registration opens for FISD summer school on Tuesday

Athena Tseng, Managing Editor
April 19, 2022
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