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
All content by Brian Higgins
The PTSA is asking the community for help stocking the pantry for teachers. The pantries are located in the teacher works rooms and range from quick meals to salty snacks.

[Photo] Stock the pantry for teachers

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
November 21, 2024
Due to construction in Downtown Frisco on Main Street, the annual Veterans Day Parade has been canceled until November 2026.

[Photo] Annual parade canceled for the next two years

November 8, 2024
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[Photo] Homecoming pep rally set for advisory period Thursday

Nidhi Thomas, Staff Reporter
September 19, 2024
AP English Literature students brought the short story they are learning in class to life, by reading it in setting salike to the story. AP Literature teacher Elizabeth Evans believes this is also a good way for students to remain engaged in the lesson.

[Photo] Beth Evans announced Teacher of the Year

November 7, 2024
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The running Redhawks are back on cross country courses throughout North Texas as the 2024 season is underway. The latest meet was in Wylie on Friday where the girls' took 4th and the boys' finished in 12th.

[Photo] Increased distance helps cross country set baseline for the season

Owen Higgins, Staff Reporter
August 27, 2024
Music can make many things just a little bit better according to guest contributor Marlowe Crater.

[Photo] The wonders of music

Marlowe Crater, Guest Contributor
May 8, 2024
The numbers told the story at the Area meet as senior Syndi Wilkins (#1) and junior Sofia Golladay (#2) finished in 1st and 2nd place in the 3200 and hope to do the same at the Regional meet Friday and Saturday in Arlington.

[Photo] Bids to state on the line for Redhawks track and field team

Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter
April 18, 2024
After a late surge to finish in 3rd place at the Area meet and advance to the regional meet junior Cayley Beaumont and Delaney Davidson celebrate on the infield at Kuykendall Stadium.

After finish 3rd in the girls' 4x400 relay at the Area meet, the Redhawks celebrate advancing to Friday and Saturday's regional meet at UT-Arlington.

With two chances to advance to state, senior Jack Voehringer is competing in both the 800 and 1600 at Friday's 5A Region II meet at UT-Arlington.

Nearly a dozen members of the track and field team competed in the UIL 5A Region II meet at UT-Arlington on Friday and Monday, with senior Syndi Wilkins (3200 M Run) & Jack Voehringer (800 M Run) advancing to state.

[Photo] Two running Redhawks qualify for state

April 23, 2024
Setting up at the starting blocks for the 4x400 at the Area meet, senior Delaney Davidson and the rest of the relay team advanced to the regional meet Friday and Saturday at UT-Arlington.

The track and field team is competing in the Area meet Thursday at Kuykendall Stadium where the top four finishers in each event will compete in the 5A Region II meet at UTA April 19-20.

[Photo] Updated: Redhawks running, jumping, and throwing at Area meet

Wingspan Staff
April 11, 2024
Redhawks took a step out of the classroom to witness the solar eclipse. Glasses were provided to students by the school.

[Photo] Redhawks experience a once-in-a-lifetime eclipse

Eringo Daniel, WTV Staff Reporter
April 8, 2024
Dozens of Redhawks are going to be at Independence High School on Saturday for the District 10-5A UIL Academic Meet with top finishers advancing to the 5A Region II meet at UTA.

[Photo] Academics put to the test at district UIL meet

Olivia Pulley, Staff Reporter
April 5, 2024
Pictured athletes Brayden King, Evan Bullitt, AJ Jones, and Tennison Byrne take a picture after placing 3rd in the 4x4.

Smiles all around from Delaney Davidson, Laya Mallina, Chelsea Ross, Ellyan Robins the 4x4 team after placing 3rd.

Helping lead the girls' track team to a 2nd place finish in the District 10-5A meet, senior distance runner Sydni Wilkins and other members of the Redhawks track and field team are competing in the Area Championship Thursday at Kuykendall Stadium.

[Photo] Regionals in reach for track and field

April 10, 2024
After a long day, the girls' track and field team lines up for a photo.

Brayden King steps onto the podium to receive his medal after a 2nd place finish in the 300 meter hurdles.

Competing in the District 10-5A track meet, the Redhawks put up top finishes with many athletes advancing to the Area Meet.

[Photo] Race continues for Redhawks track and field

April 8, 2024
Girls' track and field stretches it out before competing in the district competition.

After countless practices and endless laps, the high school track careers of seniors Sydni Wilkins and Jack Voehringer are officially over with Wilkins placing fourth in the 3200m run at the state meet while Voehringer finished fifth in the 800m run.

[Photo] Two running Redhawks finish in top five at state

May 6, 2024
Finding their friends and family in the stands at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland, the girls' basketball team celebrates its 53-26 win over Princeton in the 5A Region II final that sent the Redhawks to the state tournament in San Antonio Thursday.

[Photo] On the verge of history

February 29, 2024
With time running down in the team's 53-26 win over Princeton in the 5A Region II final, the girls' basketball team listens to head coach Ross Reedy during a timeout. Winning the 5A Region II final allows the team the chance to earn its second straight 5A championship.

Seeing Taylor Swift perform at a football stadium is one thing, but for some football she has no business being shown during a televised broadcast of a football game.

[Photo] Don’t hate on Taylor Swift supporting Travis Kelce

Karina Grokhovskaya, Ryan Shapiro, Lauren Pratt, and Addyson Schick
February 9, 2024
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Among the many tables on hand at the 2nd Annual Trade Fair was Impact Cuts which was talking to students about how to get into a career of hair styling.

Students at the Trade Fair could get hands on experience trying things such as CPR.

Placing her hands on the chest of the CPR mannequin, senior Shruti Bhoyar presses up and down in a lesson during the 2nd Annual Trade Fair on Friday, Oct. 20.

[Photo] Hundreds of students get hands on look at various trades

October 23, 2023
Learning how to properly control the flow of oxygen, senior Shruti Bhoyar takes a try at the Collin College table.

Students mingle in the library for the 2nd Annual Trade Fair that brought more than a dozen businesses and schools to campus.

Senior Shruti Bhoyar looks down as she attempts chest compressions at the Collin College table.

Frisco ISD's Phase 1 application to the Teacher Incentive Allotment has been approved. The program provides stipends for designated teachers.

[Photo] FISD's application for Teacher Incentive Allotment approved

February 28, 2024
Frisco ISD has policies in place to communicate weather-related school closures to students. Announcements of closures will be announced on social media, sent through emails, and communicated to local news outlets.

[Photo] Frisco ISD policies in place to communicate school closures

January 19, 2024
Parents are able to visit the CTE Center Monday from 5-7 p.m. for Meet the Teacher night.

[Photo] CTE Center hosts Meet the Teacher Monday night

Lauren Pratt and Maya Silberman
August 28, 2023
After falling 6-5 to the Independence Knights in extra innings on Tuesday, the Redhawks are hoping to return the favor Friday at The Nest. The Redhawks (4-3) enter the game in third place in District 10-5A trailing Independence (7-2) and Lebanon Trail (9-0).

[Photo] Payback on the minds of baseball team as Independence visits The Nest

April 14, 2023
The playoff window is closing fast for baseball with only one game left in the season. After a recent loss, the team is hoping to bounce back with one final effort.

[Photo] Playoff window closing fast for baseball

April 25, 2023
A win Tuesday and the baseball team is in the playoffs. But a loss will make things a bit more complicated for the Redhawks.

[Photo] Playoffs on the line for baseball

April 23, 2024
With a loss earlier in the week to Centennial, the Redhawks must beat the Titans Friday to secure a playoff spot. There is currently a four way tie for fourth, and one game left in the season.

[Photo] Must win finale for Redhawks baseball

April 25, 2024
A win Friday over Lone Star will send the Redhawks baseball team to the second round of the UIL 5A playoffs. The Redhawks beat the Rangers 7-2 in the opening game of the three game series.

[Photo] Looking to sweep, baseball tries to advance in playoffs

May 3, 2024
Tough week for Redhawks baseball as they lose to the Warriors for the second time on Friday. The team currently sits in a four way tie for third in the District 10-5A table.

[Photo] Memorial proven to be a competitor as baseball falls 7-2 to the Warriors

April 22, 2024
Redhawks competed at the District 10-5A UIL academic meet on Saturday. The school won the district sweepstakes and more than 20 Redhawks finished in the top three of their event.

[Photo] Redhawks soar at UIL academic district meet

Maya Silberman, Managing Editor
March 27, 2023
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While some of the team has experience going to state, with this being the Redhawks fourth trip in the last five years, others, such as freshman Lilian Johnson, are experiencing it for the first time. “I was very happy and excited to become regional champs,” Johnson said. “When the game ended everyone was jumping up and down, people were crying and hugging each other. It was cool seeing our hard work paying off.”

The Redhawk girls’ basketball team earned the title of regional champions, beating the previously undefeated Mt. Pleasant on Friday and going 57-47 against McKinney North on Saturday, securing their spot at the UIL 5A State tournament. This is the team’s fouth trip in the last five years.

[Photo] Redhawks return to state tournament for 5th time

February 27, 2023
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Leading the team on Saturday, Junior Keyera Roseby scored 23 points against McKinney North, on her 17th birthday nonetheless. “I did not have a great first half and I knew coming out that I had to come out stronger and provide more for my team,” Roseby said. “Things started opening up so I took chances and was successful. We were super excited about becoming regional champs and it was a surreal feeling. Pretty sure everyone was smiling ear to ear.”

Leading 27-20, Redhawks senior Jezelle Jolie Moreno looks to pass as freshman (#21) Lilian Johnson and head coach Ross Reedy look on. Moreno was convert a 3-point play late in the game to help the Redhawks pull away for a 57-47 win over McKinney North.

As senior Jezelle Jolie Moreno cuts through the lane, freshman Jacy Abii dribbles outside the 3-point line during the Redhawks 5A Regional final on Saturday in Garland. Abii would kick start the Redhawks in the first half, scoring 10 of her 12 points.

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Only three games into their season, the Redhawks girls' basketball team is starting off strong. Currently sitting on a three game win streak after defeating J.J. Pearce Thursday.

[Photo] Girls' basketball cannot be stopped

November 9, 2023
The team will go on to face San Antonio Wagner in the State quarter final on Thursday. If they win, they will advance on to Saturday.

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Frisco ISD has now opened up their annual feedback survey. The aim of the survey is to gain feedback on how to improve from parents, students and staff.

[Photo] FISD Achieve Mentoring Program meeting held Wednesday night

Sadie Johnson, WTV Staff Reporter
February 22, 2023
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Student Council president and vice president elections are underway. This year’s candidates are running in pairs, with juniors Joaquin Perez and Kathryn Murphy running against juniors Avery Peters and Ally Geradot.

[Photo] STUCO presidential voting now open

April 9, 2024
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The deadline is quickly approaching for Student Council Applications for the 2023-2024 school year. For advisor Kandy Stevens, this is an opportunity to survey her incoming leadership for next year.

[Photo] Application deadline approaches for aspiring StuCo reps.

Andrew Jáuregui, Interactive Media Manager
February 13, 2023
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EF Tours offers students the change to visit various places around the world with a teacher from campus. Journalism teacher Brian Higgins chaperoned an trip to Europe last summer, and this year is planning his first EF tour, switching gears in continents from Europe to Asia.

[Photo] EF Tours takes learning from the classroom to a new country

February 10, 2023
With bids to state on the line, the Redhawks swim team competes in the district at the Bruce Eubanks Natatorium on Friday and Saturday.

[Photo] State bids on the line at 5A Region III swim finals

Haley Ward and Emily Thomas
February 7, 2023
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Wingspan Executive Producers Karina Grokhovskaya (left) and Varun Saravanan (right) share second place for the General Broadcast News Package. The pair was also able to place 1st for the Online Multimedia Story.

Senior Alex Trevino poses with his award for 3rd place in the district Broadcast Sports News Package.

An array of Wingspan staff members hold up their awards after competing at the 2nd Annual Frisco ISD Journalism Competition Tuesday and Wednesday at the CTE Center. The team was able to earn several honors, including Best Website and Best of Show.

[Photo] Wingspan staff awarded top honors at district broadcast competition

January 26, 2023
Wingspan Executive Producers Varun Saravanan and Karina Grokhovskaya stand alongside Editor-in-Chief Athena Tseng as they take home 1st place in the Online Multimedia Story.

Wingspan staff member Ryan Shapiro smiles with his first place award in the Sports Highlight Reel category.

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“Competing allowed me to improve my skills under pressure as we only have a certain amount of time to complete our story,” Wingspan Editor-in-Chief, senior, Athena Tseng said. “I think the benefits are getting practice and experience. This year we had speakers so it was interesting to hear about their journey and the real-life experience in the field.”

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The Redhawks swim teams saw records breaks and individual accomplishments on Saturday at the District 10-5A championship. The girls claimed the district championship, and the boys saw several top finishes.

[Photo] Swim team earns district championship and breaks records

Addyson Schick, Assistant Sports Editor
January 23, 2023
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