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 Caroline Attmore
Juniors in American Studies dive into Civil War ghost stories and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, blending Halloween spirit with historical studies.

[Photo] Civil War Ghost Stories in American Studies

Olivia Pulley, Staff Reporter
October 31, 2024
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[Photo] Students go solo for final performance of the year

Grant Milleson, Staff Reporter
May 4, 2021
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.

[Photo] Free PSAT/SAT prep available through Khan Academy

Shreyas Viswanathan, Staff Reporter
February 2, 2021
The 2019 Winter Extravaganza raised more than $14,000 and on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, several fine arts students presented a checked for that amount to representatives of the Dallas Education Foundation. The donation will help fund the replacement and repair of fine arts equipment destroyed or damaged by the tornado that tore through parts of Dallas on October 20, 2019.

[Photo] Fine arts lends a hand to damaged Dallas programs

March 3, 2020
AP Environmental Science students partner up as part of an engaging activity about the atmosphere.

As part of AP Environmental Science classes this week, students got the opportunity to leave the classroom and participate in an interactive activity to learn about the atmosphere.

Students in Mr. Sabatier's AP Environmental Science get involved in an ozone layer interactive lesson outside of the classroom.

Students in statistics classes are playing wiffle ball to wrap up their probability unit. "Playing the game and doing projects like this does make stats a lot more interesting, it makes it a lot easier for me to understand and learn concepts when I'm able to apply real life situations in the classroom and be able to call back to the example it sets for me compared to just learning it traditionally," senior Sidney Hayes said.

[Photo] Wiffle ball helps students analyze probability

January 4, 2022
Sophomores Julia Johnson and Jeremy Lin discuss the novel, Night, during a Socratic Seminar in PAP English 2.

Frisco ISD's first ethnic studies class, African American Studies, went on a field trip to learn about the Pullman Porters.

[Photo] African American Studies class goes on field trip

December 14, 2021
Sophomore Jeremy Lin listens in on his peers as they engage during a discussion.

An annual project, book clubs, are starting up for English 1 students. From books, I Am Malala, To Kill a Mockingbird, and The Hate U Give, to March: Book 1, The Poet X, and Animal Farm, students have many opportunities to learn more about new novels.

[Photo] English 1 students are booked with annual book clubs

October 11, 2023
Students add to their notes while listening to each other during the seminar.

Students dance as part of Student Council's Just Dance advisory activity on Friday, January 31st.

Redhawks smile as they participate in Just Dance in the gym during advisory on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020.

Sophomore Jack Bryan(left), sophomore Ford Shippy (middle), and senior Walker Shippy(right) dance alongside their peers at Student Council's latest event on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020.

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Side by side, seniors Ellie Cline and Amelia Jauregui look at the screen attempting to dance along to Just Dance.

Seniors Emma Lindley and Andres Venegas lead the way for Just Dance on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020.

[Photo] Students 'Just Dance' in advisory

February 3, 2020
Redhawks clap along to Just Dance during advisory on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020.

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Sophomores Nathan Chandran, Leo Larsen, and freshman Sanjheev Rao participate in an out-of-classroom experience in geometry class on January 29th.

Sophomore Nathan Chandran and Leo Larsen collaborate on a hands-on geometry project.

Sophomore Leo Larsen, sophomore Nathan Chandran, and freshman Sanjheev Rao take measurements as part of an activity in geometry classes this week.

Freshman Sanjheev Rao works alongside sophomore Leo Larsen in an interactive activity in geometry on January 29th.

[Photo] Measuring learning outside the classroom

January 29, 2020
Sophomores Nathan Chandran, Leo Larsen, and freshman Sanjheev Rao take measurements as they work on a geometry assignment outside the classroom.

Blake Enloe crafts during HGAP as part of the Women in Agriculture assignment on January 23rd.

Freshman William Zhang admires his Women in Agriculture cutout in HGAP on January 23rd.

Freshman Hanna Knox engages in the HGAP Women in Agriculture assignment.

Freshman Hanna Knox compares her paper doll chain to the example being held by AP Human Geography teacher Tim Johannes on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2020. The project was part of a new unit look at agriculture around the world. For this specific assignment, students learned about how new technology can impact agriculture and the role of women in agriculture.

Freshmen Hanna Knox, Vishnu Vasudev, and Adam Walker work on their HGAP Women in Agriculture assignment.

Using scissors to cut out a paper doll chain, freshman Blake Enloe works on his women in agriculture cutout in the AP Human Geography class of Tim Johannes. Once students finished their cutout, they used Chromebooks to research information and write statistics and facts on their paper doll chain.

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A bulletin board outside of the classroom of Tim Johannes features an array of paper cutouts. The work is part of an AP Human Geography project that looked at the role of women in agriculture.

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Freshman William Zhang and the rest of the students in the AP Human Geography class spent Wednesday and Thursday creating paper doll chains. The arts and craft project saw students cut out the dolls and then write facts about women in agriculture on them.

[Photo] Paper doll chain illustrates new concept in AP Human Geography

January 23, 2020
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The first step in the project for freshman Adam Walker was to cut out a paper doll chain. From there, the students had to write facts about the role of women in agriculture on the paper doll chains.

Holding up her paper doll chain Hanna Knox examines her work while fellow freshman Vishnu Vasudev takes a look at his creation. The students made paper doll chains as part of a new unit in AP Human Geography with teacher Tim Johannes using the project to explain the role of women in agriculture.

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With their interactive website set to launch in January, Girl-Up hopes to spread awareness about topics such as politics, women’s education, and other global issues. 

[Photo] Girl-Up plans for website launch in January

December 16, 2020
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Female students converse while working on projects for the organization at Tuesday's Girl Up meeting.

[Photo] Campus club lifts up girls worldwide

January 21, 2020
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Sophomore Aravind Dharmalingam plays French horn alongside fellow band members during class. Band received their competition music in July with area auditions held Coppell High School on Saturday.

[Photo] Redhawks make a final stop before state

January 10, 2020
From pop songs to video game music, Saturday's Spring Swing concert is the final band performance of the year. The concert runs from 1-4 p.m. in the cafeteria and will feature a silent auction.

[Photo] Saturday's Spring Swing final band concert of the year

May 7, 2022
French horn musicians practice during band class. These instruments and many more will be featured in the band program's mid-winter concert Thursday in the auditorium at 7 p.m.

[Photo] Band performs in the midst of preparing for UIL

February 6, 2020
Freshman Daria Pridgen plays clarinet at rehearsal for band's mid-winter concert earlier this year in January. Due to the campus being closed, band students will head online to submit their annual auditions rather than performing in person.

[Photo] Band auditions move to online recording format

April 14, 2020
Daria Pridgen, a freshman, rehearses her clarinet during class

As band begins preparation for marching season, directors have hosted a visual camp for incoming freshman in order to prepare them for next year's marching season. However, with the continuation of COVID-19, band directors have had to make a few adaptations this year in order to help incoming freshman.

[Photo] Marching season in the works: Band hosts visual camp for incoming freshmen

May 12, 2021
While students have been practicing to demonstrate their talent, Moving onward in the UIL competition season, each band student has been perfecting their solo which they will perform Saturday. For many students who were previously online, the solo contest will be an entirely new experience.

[Photo] UIL solo and ensemble Saturday for band students

February 25, 2022
Freshman Daria Pridgen plays her clarinet and participates in group rehearsal during band class on January 10.

Freshman John Guan and junior Evan Haasl perform

With the departure of band director Tyler Elvidge, band students and staff are adapting to the new changes his departure brings. Band staff hopes to turn this obstacle into something positive.

[Photo] Playing through a phone, band creates virtual concert

March 30, 2020
Master classes provide band students with professional private lesson teachers every Wednesday. Along with giving students the option to take a break from marching band, it motivates students to improve.

[Photo] Master classes allow band students to master their skills

September 14, 2022
The first semester of the 2019-2020 school year comes to a close.

The first semester of the school year comes to an end Friday, December 20th. Staff members come back a day early for Staff Development Day, and students begin the second semester January 7.

[Photo] Students ring in their new semester classes

December 20, 2019
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The new parking lot located behind the field house is available for student use.

In order for student drivers to park on campus during the school year, they are required to have a parking permit. Permits for the full year cost $50, and the permit application can be found onlineschoolfees.com.

[Photo] Parking permit sales open for student drivers

August 16, 2022
Parking permits are on sale for students for the 2023-24 school year. Permits for the second semester cost $35.

[Photo] Parking permits still available throughout second semester

February 27, 2024
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Juniors Franny Terreza and Emily Chladny help with last minute donations. Tuesday was the last day for angel donation during second period B-day classes.

[Photo] Classes submit presents for Adopt-an-Angel

November 19, 2019
Students and teachers on campus brought a variety of items for the angel tree, and were sorting the items to send them off. The school has adopted angels for 4 years, and this year, 46 individuals received their christmas gifts from Redhawk donations.

[Photo] Redhawks provide 46 angels with Christmas gifts

November 20, 2019
Daylight saving time will end this Sunday, November 3rd. Time will fall back one hour at 2:00 AM, becoming 1:00 AM.

Daylight saving time will end this Sunday, Nov. 3. Time will fall back one hour at 2:00 a.m., becoming 1:00 a.m.

[Photo] End of daylight saving turns back time

November 1, 2019
Clocks will set back one hour at 2:00 AM this Sunday, November 3rd as part of the end of daylight saving time. This practice is meant to savor lasting sunlight during the winter months.

Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, November 3rd. This nation-wide practice is meant to savor daylight during the winter.

While the snake can currently fit in the palm of librarian Chelsea Hamilton's hand, corn snakes can grown up to about 5 feet long. On a steady diet of mice and other small rodents, Snapey Snake will reach full size in about 7 years.

[Photo] Cold-blooded attraction

Maddie Aronson, Managing Editor
October 31, 2019
Chromebooks are available for pick up for students on campus and can be purchased via Online School Fees. Students must complete the “Frisco ISD 1-For-All High School Student” course to obtain a Chromebook, which can be found in Canvas.

[Photo] Chromebooks ready on campus for students

August 16, 2023
High PSAT scores resulted in eight seniors on campus being named a National Hispanic Scholar title by the National Hispanic Recognition Program. To qualify, students must take the PSAT in October of their junior year, hold at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA by the middle of their junior year, be at least 25 percent Hispanic or Latino descent, and receive the minimum required PSAT/NMSQT cutoff score as set yearly by the College Board.

[Photo] College Board recognizes Hispanic National scholars

Kasey Harvey, Editor-In-Chief
October 29, 2019
With college applications on the horizon, Frisco ISD is hosting their second Find Your Future Night event. It will take place on Tuesday at Memorial High School.

[Photo] Frisco ISD hosts second Find Your Future Night Tuesday

September 25, 2023
Frisco ISD is hosting the next event in their series of Find Your Future Nights on Tuesday. The event focuses on Texas schools.

[Photo] Find Your Future Night for Texas schools held Thursday

September 27, 2022
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A new and unusual addition campus, a five month old corn snake named Snapey Snake is now in the library. Students can now check out books, along with the new reptilian pet during Friday feeding sessions in advisory.

Senior Emily DeGarmo stands on stage during rehearsal for the UIL show "Reviving Ophelia." Recommended for 12 year olds and up, the show continues its run on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the auditorium for free.

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