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Caroline Caruso, Managing Editor

Caroline Caruso is a sophomore entering her second year of Wingspan! Her biggest passions in life are music, her faith, and people, and she is a huge Beatles fan. She has many nicknames, including but not limited to: Frog, Mort, Betterhavemymoney05, and CG (short for Caroline Grace). On campus, Caroline is also involved in Mixed choir, JV cheer, PTSA, and Best Buddies. She attends North Cities United Pentecostal Church in Garland, and she plans on majoring in Creative Writing in college to pursue her dream of becoming a children’s author. She is excited to take on the role as one of the Managing Editors for this upcoming school year. 

Contact Caroline: caroline.caruso.433@k12.friscoisd.org

 

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Despite being limited to the number of participants allowed, chapter Social Advisor and junior Marcela Pedron believes that the community walk was successful in relaying the club’s inclusive values. “Since Best Buddies International usually plans everything and sets it up, we had to plan a lot more,” Pedron said. “We had to think about food, music, games, things to do, etc, which isn’t something we would have to think about in years past.”

Best Buddies participates in annual Friendship Walk

April 19, 2021
HOSA is hosting its annual Blood Drive sponsored by Carter BloodCare this Wednesday near the auditorium doors from 8:30-3:30 PM.

HOSA hosts Carter Bloodcare Drive Wednesday

April 14, 2021
Although STAAR tests are normally held in the spring, dual credit students took their EOC Monday through Friday. Therefore, the library was closed due to testing.

Is there any value in state testing?

April 7, 2021

60 years later: The Twilight Zone

March 31, 2021
Current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors, who are interested in applying for an officer position with HOSA for 2021-2022 must turn in their application and recommendation by Friday at 5 p.m.

HOSA officer applications due Friday

March 25, 2021
During their conference period, teachers on campus will be able to partake in LHS Real Talks, a monthly meetup for staff designed to celebrate diversity present on campus.

Teachers set for Real Talks on Thursday

March 17, 2021
Two orchestra students on campus, both of whom were selected to advance from the preliminary round of the Coleman Chamber Music Competition, will have a chance to win the People’s Choice Award. 

Two orchestra students on campus advance to next round of Coleman Chamber Music Competition

March 5, 2021
Children, adolescents, and adults alike share in celebrating World Read Aloud Day this Wednesday.

Bookmark Wednesday as World Read Aloud Day

February 3, 2021
The deadline to order the 2020-2021 yearbook is Friday, with little chance to purchase left over yearbooks this year due to a new seller.

Friday last day to order yearbook

January 28, 2021
Now an English teacher, veteran David Volkmar reflects on his time as a Marine.

Once a Marine, always a Marine

January 28, 2021
Student Council is looking for new members for the 2021-2022 school year. Applications will be done via a Google form, and they will close Jan 22.

StuCo applications open through Friday

January 21, 2021
In years past, freshmen on campus have filled the hallways for one night exclusively, Rising Freshman Night. Now, this year's participants will be taking a virtual approach, as the night will be composed into a webinar.

Wednesday’s Rising Freshman Night goes virtual

January 20, 2021
Another grading period brings on another opportunity for students to switch between in-person and elearning classes. Those returning are in the process of coming back this week.

Another semester, another switch in learning environments

January 7, 2021
Frisco ISD continues to increase the number of course offerings available for students with the addition of new classes and pathway programs for the 2021-2022 school year. Starting next fall, those interested will be able to explore a multitude of options, with electives ranging from African American studies to a Multicultural Section of AP Seminar. 

New course offerings available for 2021

December 16, 2020
Shelter project

StuCo accepting donations for Austin Street Shelter

December 10, 2020
A year after their musical Matilda, theater returns to the stage Wednesday for their next fall performance The Laramie Project. The show aims to shed light on serious issues with relevance to today’s world, specifically regarding violence towards members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Theater returns with production of The Laramie Project

December 1, 2020
Starting off with the 2020-2021 school year, Pre-AP classes will be given a new name. The change to “advanced” has been in the works for a while, and is a result of a decision ultimately made by the College Board.

Pre-AP now a thing of the past

November 18, 2020
Unable to do a traditional choir concert due to COVID-19 restrictions, the FISD choir department has joined students to create a virtual concert experience on Thursday at 7 p.m.

No stage required for virtual choir concert

November 12, 2020
CollegeBoard has launched BigFutureDays, a regional series of virtual college fairs with registration now open for Texas and its regional event on March 30. “Student Search Service is a free voluntary program connecting students with information about educational and financial aid opportunities from eligible colleges, universities, scholarships, and other educational programs,” College and Career Facilitator Leslie Thompson said.

AP Exams payment window adjusted by College Board

November 2, 2020
To help provide parents with more information on these substances, Frisco ISD is hosting a webinar “Real Talk: CBD, Cannabis, & Edibles” Wednesday from 6-7 p.m. Hosted by Irene Little, the CEO and Director of Access Counseling, the main goal of the presentation is to keep parents of teens informed on trends and concerns that have popped up in recent years. 

CBD, cannabis, and edibles webinar tonight

October 28, 2020
Once recognized as

Their heritage is more than a month

October 15, 2020
With both of his parents born in Mexico, senior Juan Pablo Trujillo is influenced by his Hispanic heritage. “Hispanic culture has shaped me primarily through the interactions with my family, who mostly live in Mexico,” he said. “I like that I get to see different perspectives, habits, and environments whenever I visit them, and I think that is really what makes me who I am today.”

Normality in two cultures: Juan Pablo Trujillo

October 14, 2020
For art teacher Fred Rodriguez, his Hispanic heritage is something that influences him as a dad. With three children Nate (5), Noah (7), and Luke (8), Rodriguez and his wife Nancy incorporate their background into every day life. “My culture influences a lot of the ways I raise my kids. Hispanic culture is very family oriented, so we tend to have a lot of family events,” Rodriguez said. “We have a lot of friends that come over and become like family. In those ways my culture influenced just how my family and I interact with people in our community.”

Passing down culture to next generation: Fred Rodriguez

October 14, 2020
After concluding meeting one out of three on Dual Credit information last week, Frisco ISD plans for a second seminar Wednesday. Interested applicants or parents can log on to the Zoom call starting at 6:00 p.m. In order to get the Zoom link, students must RSVP.

Part two of Dual Credit Night expected to take place this evening

October 7, 2020
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[PHOTO] Months away, cheer begins to prepare for UIL

November 6, 2020
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November 6, 2020
Cast and crew lists for theater's upcoming fall production, The Laramie Project, were released Sunday, after students auditioned last week.

Theater releases cast list for fall show

September 29, 2020
FISD launches brand new Alumni network that will help connect current students and faculty with FISD graduates. Signing up for the network allows members to get many benefits such as scholarship opportunities and alum-to-alum engagement.

School board to discuss topics from budget to construction plans

September 14, 2020
With half of FISD students choosing to stay virtual, the Child Nutrition department has expanded the meals-to-go programs for the rest of the year. Distribution will continue to be scheduled for Thursdays.

Child Nutrition Department expands meal pick-up plan

September 14, 2020
With COVID-19 still very much a concern for many people, most health experts are encouraging flu shots this year to help reduce a possible overload on hospitals and the medical field. All participants must register online and there will be no walk-up appointments available.

Annual flu clinic registration open for students and staff

September 8, 2020
While most students began the 2020-2021 school year virtually, special education students participated in face-to-face classes since the first day. Parents and teachers agree that maintaining structure and routines is beneficial to special education students, which is difficult to do virtually.

Special Education students get head start on face-to-face instruction

September 2, 2020
Tuesday marks the opening for the Spring Dual Credit registration window, which is open until Dec. 2 at 4 p.m. Before registration, students must fill out a permission form by 4 p.m on Nov. 20.

Students begin Dual Credit classes as the Collin semester starts

August 26, 2020
When parts of Frisco suffered from a brief internet outage on Friday during third period, senior Tom Punnen temporarily took over teaching his ISM class. “When we realized that there was an internet issue, the ISM 2 students collectively stepped up in the absence of the teacher. We had all been through a year of ISM, so we could continue explaining the course to our fellow classmates. With the host abilities, I decided to share my screen and give a brief overview of the course and Canvas until Mrs. Secord returned,

Brief internet outage leads to creative solutions

August 17, 2020
The band won't be seen in the parking lot practicing for the first three weeks of school, as it and other fine arts programs like choir and the Red Rhythm drill team are completely online for that time period.

Show will go on, fine arts fully virtual first three weeks

August 13, 2020
With it's annual Scholarship Night cancelled due to limitations of social interactions, this year the Frisco Education Foundation delivered news of scholarships to the homes of students.

Scholarship night moves to home delivery

May 20, 2020
The Star won't be packed full of friends and families, nor will the artificial grass be planted with graduating seniors, as graduations across the district will be taken outside for socially distance ceremonies hosted at the Toyota Stadium on May 29, 30, and June 1. “As a school board and administration, we have tried to plan with several things in mind. We have wanted all along to conduct a graduation ceremony that is as close to a traditional ceremony as possible,

Taking it outside, graduation to be held at Toyota

May 14, 2020
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[PHOTO] Top 5 Ideas for Mother’s Day

May 8, 2020
Joining together every week, Frisco ISD librarians launched a podcast when the district's eLearning program began. A new podcast is uploaded every week on Wednesdays and is available through various streaming services.

Weekly podcast brings librarians together

April 22, 2020
Posing for a picture, Shiloh the rescue dog is the namesake of Shilo's Road to Hope, an organization looking to put rescue animals in safe homes during quarantine. They rescue dogs from kill-shelters across the country, and place them with families who will care for the dogs in their time of need.

Shelter dogs looking for new homes as people shelter in place

April 15, 2020
Sitting on a bench when he was younger, Lewis smiles for a picture. Later on when Lewis entered high school, he would meet teacher Cheryl Madani.

Day, month, or year, Lewis’s courage shines through any challenge

April 9, 2020
With schools and libraries in FISD closes, the Virtual Insanity Book Club is now available via Zoom. Hosting its' first meeting at noon, the group looks to organize readers, and provide a social outlet for students across the district.

Virtual book club connects readers across the district

April 8, 2020
Red Rhythm junior lieutenant Annie Tian performs at the spring pep rally. With COVID-19, Red Rhythm, cheer, and color guard have to postpone their tryouts.

Tryouts pushed back to COVID-19

March 27, 2020
During their fall performance season, senior Emma Hancock dances during half time for Red Rhythm alongside her fellow dancers. Each spring, Red Rhythm, Cheer, and Colorgaurd typically host tryouts, but with current health concerns, these will be pushed to a later date.

Time off campus pushes performing arts tryouts at a later date

March 25, 2020
Academic Decathlon students gather around a table at a past competition in 2019. As per COVID-19 restrictions, AcDec competitions went online for this school year, including the Irving ISD Invitational Competition, where the team took home eighth place out of competitors from across the country.

ACDEC tests their knowledge state-wide

March 4, 2020
Competing in a series of basketball related events, Best Buddies students headed to Frisco Fieldhouse. With a variety of events like shooting hoops and dribbling, the participants have an opportunity to socialize and exercise in a welcoming environment.

Best Buddies hit the court for the Special Olympics

February 26, 2020
Former Best Buddies president Isabella Pedron (right) poses with club members after last year's winter formal.

Dressing their best, Buddies ready for winter formal

February 13, 2020
Students in PAP English 2 take literary analysis to the next level this week by sharing thoughts with their classmates over their novel.

English students deepen understanding with discussions

February 4, 2020
Freshman Sanjheev Rao works alongside sophomore Leo Larsen in an interactive activity in geometry on January 29th.

Measuring learning outside the classroom

January 29, 2020
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.

Paper doll chain illustrates new concept in AP Human Geography

January 23, 2020
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