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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.

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

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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.

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

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

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The Frisco Education Foundation provides scholarships to students across the district. The application for seniors is now open.

[Photo] Frisco Education Foundation scholarship application now open

November 30, 2023
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
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.”

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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.”

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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.

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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 grown to include two new schools for the 2023-24 school year. Wortham Intermediate School, hosting 5th-6th graders, and Wilkinson Middle School, hosting 6th-8th graders, are now in session.

[Photo] FISD Achieve Mentoring Program meeting held Wednesday night

Sadie Johnson, WTV Staff Reporter
February 22, 2023
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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 5A Region III meet at the Bruce Eubanks Natatorium on Tuesday.

[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.

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

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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.

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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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In his first year of diving, the Redhawks only boy diver, freshman Vihaan Pol had his season end at the District 10-5A meet on Jan. 19.

[Photo] A team of one, sophomore dives to new heights

Ryan Shapiro, WTV Staff Reporter
February 6, 2023
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Sophomore Aubrey Henderson finished 2nd in the District 10-5A Diving Meet at the Bruce Eubanks Natatorium Thursday in Frisco.

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Sophomore Aubrey Henderson finished 2nd in the District 10-5A Diving Meet at the Bruce Eubanks Natatorium Thursday in Frisco.

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Sophomore Aubrey Henderson finished 2nd in the District 10-5A Diving Meet at the Bruce Eubanks Natatorium Thursday in Frisco.

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We have a saying in diving that if you have bad warm-ups, then you could be good and my warm-ups were awful. I did not get through half of the dives,” sophomore diver, Aubrey Henderson said. However things went differently for Henderson in the District 10-5A Diving Meet as the sophomore finished 2nd to advance to the regional meet Feb. 3.

[Photo] Sophomore dives out of districts and into regionals

January 20, 2023
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Redhawks are able to attend the inaugural Winter Formal on Saturday. The dance will be held on campus from 7:30 to 10:00 p.m. and dress code is similar to that of Homecoming.

[Photo] Redhawks feel the school spirit with upcoming Winter Formal

January 20, 2023
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[Photo] Lighting up the holidays with decorations

Saachi Kuchu, Producer
December 22, 2022
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he schools updated tardy policy went into effect on Monday. Students in the main hallways after the first bell will be sent to get a tardy slip and students in academic hallways will be marked late for class by teachers.

[Photo] Tardy policies updated on campus

Varun Saravanan, Executive Producer
November 28, 2022
With the drumline set up in one corner of the gym, hundreds of students, staff, and community members took over the school on Monday for bands annual Trunk or Treat.

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With tables rather than trunks, student groups were still able to continue the tradition of Trunk R Treat. The large number of groups in attendance gave Trunk-R-Treaters a wide range of options to choose from.

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Red Rhythm drill team was host to a variety costumes as they dressed up within their sections. For captain Hannah Beeler (center) and her section, soft drinks were the theme of the night.

[Photo] Candy, costumes, and contests kick off Halloween on campus 

October 25, 2022
With rain forcing Trunk or Treat inside, hundreds of people filled the hallways near the gym and auditorium at Mondays event. The annual event hosted by band is open to students and staff on campus in addition to the local community.

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Spider-Man meets a mermaid (senior Allie Elgin) at Best Buddies Peter Pan themed table at Mondays Trunk or Treat. In addition to handing out candy, young Trunk or Treaters could also get a picture with the mermaid.

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Featuring a theme of a zoo, a small giraffe hangs from a piece of cardboard at UNICEFs table. Dozens of groups and organizations set up tables in the gym and surrounding halls for Mondays Trunk or Treat.

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Every table featured a different theme for Trunk or Treat. For UNICEF the theme was a zoo.

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A young boy makes his shot at Wingspans Honey Dunk table which ask people to throw a ping pong ball into a cup on the table. Each person was given three attempts with a piece of candy given for every made shot.

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Football fell to Reedy 58-0 on Thursday at the Ford Center in the 2023 Homecoming game. The Redhawks loss leaves them 0-3 in District 6-5A play.

[Photo] Homecoming ends with Redhawks loss

September 22, 2023
The PTSA is offering an opportunity for seniors to buy a pass that grants access to all class of 2024 events. The pass includes access to bonfire, powderpuff football, and senior sunset.

[Photo] PTSA offers senior pass for access to events

August 22, 2023
Seniors are approaching the end of their high school journey, and with that, comes key clothing items: caps and gowns. Both are available for purchase, with a priority deadline on Friday.

[Photo] Caps and gowns available for seniors to purchase

October 19, 2023
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