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
Christina Huang

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter

Christina Huang is a junior in her second year with Wingspan. She enjoys learning new things, reading and writing, and playing any instrument she can find. She’s looking forward to another year of opportunities to better her writing and find the good in every book through her book blog: Every Book Has a Silver Lining.

All content by Christina Huang
In this weekly review, Every Book has a Silver Lining, staff reporter Christina Huang takes a look at books to find their silver lining.

Every Book Has a Silver Lining: The Polar Express

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
December 20, 2024
On this weekly podcast Christina Huang, Nidhi Thomas, and Natalie Marshall talk all things cooking. Music Credit: Tea For You by Wohkeret Website: https://uppbeat.io/track/wohkeret/tea-for-you

What’s in The Microwave: peppermint bark

Christina Huang and Natalie Marshall
December 17, 2024
In this weekly review, Every Book has a Silver Lining, staff reporter Christina Huang takes a look at books to find their silver lining.

Every Book has a Silver Lining: A Winter Wonderland

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
December 12, 2024
On this weekly podcast Christina Huang, Nidhi Thomas, and Natalie Marshall talk all things cooking. Music Credit: Tea For You by Wohkeret Website: https://uppbeat.io/track/wohkeret/tea-for-you

What’s In the Microwave: grinch kabobs

Christina Huang, Nidhi Thomas, and Natalie Marshall
December 10, 2024
New schedule changes are now in effect for some students with the closing of the advanced/AP drop window. But students dropping classes aren’t the only ones being impacted.

The window to drop Advanced and AP classes opens Friday

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
December 5, 2024
In this weekly review, Every Book has a Silver Lining, staff reporter Christina Huang takes a look at books to find their silver lining.

Every Book has a Silver Lining: Make Lemonade

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
December 5, 2024
On this weekly podcast Christina Huang, Nidhi Thomas, and Natalie Marshall talk all things cooking. Music Credit: Tea For You by Wohkeret Website: https://uppbeat.io/track/wohkeret/tea-for-you

What’s In the Microwave: chocolate oranges

Christina Huang, Natalie Marshall, and Nidhi Thomas
December 3, 2024
In this weekly review, Every Book has a Silver Lining, staff reporter Christina Huang takes a look at books to find their silver lining.

Every Book Has a Silver Lining: Rules for a Knight

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
November 21, 2024
On this weekly podcast Christina Huang, Nidhi Thomas, and Natalie Marshall talk all things cooking. Music Credit: Tea For You by Wohkeret Website: https://uppbeat.io/track/wohkeret/tea-for-you

What’s In the Microwave: potato, potahto

Christina Huang, Natalie Marshall, and Nidhi Thomas
November 19, 2024
Staff reporter Christina Huang sits down with senior Ashvita Suresh Kumar to explore her journey in choir and singing as a whole.

Artistic Expressions: Ashvita Suresh Kumar

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
November 18, 2024
On this weekly podcast Christina Huang, Nidhi Thomas, and Natalie Marshall talk all things cooking. Music Credit: Tea For You by Wohkeret Website: https://uppbeat.io/track/wohkeret/tea-for-you

What’s In the Microwave: hot chocolate

Christina Huang, Nidhi Thomas, and Natalie Marshall
November 12, 2024
Orchestra students have a new assistant director in Brandon Lucio. “I also student taught here at Liberty High School back in the spring of 2021," Lucio said. "And I’ve always heard excellent things about Liberty High School, even when I was in college.”

Artistic Expressions: Isha Banerjee

Christina Huang and Christine Han
November 11, 2024
Students are excited for a five-day weekend starting Friday, providing a chance to relax, catch up on studies, and engage in hobbies after Halloween.

Students Enjoy Extended Five-Day Weekend

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
October 31, 2024
On this weekly podcast Christina Huang, Nidhi Thomas, and Natalie Marshall talk all things cooking. Music Credit: Tea For You by Wohkeret Website: https://uppbeat.io/track/wohkeret/tea-for-you

What’s In the Microwave: Coraline pancakes

Nidhi Thomas, Christina Huang, and Natalie Marshall
October 31, 2024
On this weekly podcast Christina Huang, Nidhi Thomas, and Natalie Marshall talk all things cooking. Music Credit: Tea For You by Wohkeret Website: https://uppbeat.io/track/wohkeret/tea-for-you

What’s In the Microwave: chocolate pretzel spider webs

Christina Huang, Nidhi Thomas, and Natalie Marshall
October 29, 2024
In this weekly review, Every Book has a Silver Lining, staff reporter Christina Huang takes a look at books to find their silver lining.

Every Book Has A Silver Lining: Bait and Witch

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
October 28, 2024
Being kept in storage for the past year, junior Shriya Satish uncovers a few decorative surprises.

Seniors Nolan Sow and Avishi Singh untangle decorations, officially bringing the Halloween spirit to the orchestra room.

Senior John Fu, junior Christine Wu, and sophomore Michelle Tang have an electric connection as Pikachus.

Orchestra director Julie Blackstock and Associate orchestra director Brandon Lucio go hand in hand like peanut butter and jelly.

Festive cupcakes greet the students from the very start of the snack line.

Junior Minseok Kim and sophomore Sid Parigi fence with pool noodles on behalf of their pods.

Orchestra President senior Nolan Sow directs the orchestra through each activity.

Orchestra President senior Nolan Sow directs the orchestra through each activity.

Each bracelet that is crafted is its own unique combination of brightly colored beads.

Some orchestra students are given the opportunity to express their creativity with cookie decorating.

Falloween might be at the end of the week, but for orchestra officers like juniors Shriya Satish and Saanvi Patel, the decoration process begins days before.

In this weekly review, Every Book has a Silver Lining, staff reporter Christina Huang takes a look at books to find their silver lining.

Every Book Has a Silver Lining: Missing, Presumed Dead

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
October 23, 2024
On this weekly podcast Christina Huang, Nidhi Thomas, and Natalie Marshall talk all things cooking. Music Credit: Tea For You by Wohkeret Website: https://uppbeat.io/track/wohkeret/tea-for-you

What’s In the Microwave: tortilla pizza

Christina Huang, Nidhi Thomas, and Natalie Marshall
October 22, 2024
Orchestra students competed in various activities as a part of their Falloween celebration which included aspects of both Halloween and traditional Fall activities. Here, a student can be observed dipping their face in a pumpkin pie eating contest without their hands.

[Photo] Orchestra students get a face full of pie for Falloween

Christina Huan, Staff Reporter
October 21, 2024
Best Buddies made a special appearance at the Volleyball game on Friday to cheer on their team and show support for Breast Cancer Awareness month.

The colors of October, orange, black, and pink?

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
October 16, 2024
In this weekly review, Every Book has a Silver Lining, staff reporter Christina Huang takes a look at books to find their silver lining.

Every Book Has a Silver Lining: The Keeper of Lost Things

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
October 15, 2024
On this weekly podcast Christina Huang, Nidhi Thomas, and Natalie Marshall talk all things cooking. Music Credit: Tea For You by Wohkeret Website: https://uppbeat.io/track/wohkeret/tea-for-you

What’s In the Microwave: we ate…brownie mug cake

Christina Huang, Nidhi Thomas, and Natalie Marshall
October 15, 2024
On this weekly podcast Christina Huang, Nidhi Thomas, and Natalie Marshall talk all things cooking. Music Credit: Tea For You by Wohkeret Website: https://uppbeat.io/track/wohkeret/tea-for-you

What’s In the Microwave: s’mores dip

Christina Huang, Nidhi Thomas, and Natalie Marshall
October 8, 2024
In this weekly review, Every Book has a Silver Lining, staff reporter Christina Huang takes a look at books to find their silver lining.

Every Book Has a Silver Lining: Mrs. Quinn

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
October 8, 2024
The Chick-fil-A of choice for many Redhawks was closed for renovations. On Thursday, it opened back up, and students and neighboring residents are now re-supplied with Chick-fil-A.

Chicken deprived no more: local Chick-fil-A opens back up

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
October 4, 2024
Collin County is offering high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to volunteer as youth poll workers, giving them hands-on experience with elections and civic responsibility.

Collin County offering students positions as youth poll workers

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
October 2, 2024
In this weekly review, Every Book has a Silver Lining, staff reporter Christina Huang takes a look at books to find their silver lining.

Every Book Has a Silver Lining: starter villain

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
October 1, 2024
On this weekly podcast Christina Huang, Nidhi Thomas, and Natalie Marshall talk all things cooking. Music Credit: Tea For You by Wohkeret Website: https://uppbeat.io/track/wohkeret/tea-for-you

What’s In the Microwave: French toast

Christina Huang, Nidhi Thomas, and Natalie Marshall
October 1, 2024
Junior Sonja Mo is an orchestra officer and plays the violin. In this rendition of Artistic Expressions, Mo shares all that she loves and find difficult about being in orchestra.

Artistic Expressions: Sonja Mo

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
September 26, 2024
On this weekly podcast Christina Huang, Nidhi Thomas, and Natalie Marshall talk all things cooking. Music Credit: Tea For You by Wohkeret Website: https://uppbeat.io/track/wohkeret/tea-for-you

What’s In the Microwave: banana mug cakes

Christina Huang, Nidhi Thomas, and Natalie Marshall
September 24, 2024
In this weekly review, Every Book has a Silver Lining, staff reporter Christina Huang takes a look at books to find their silver lining.

Every Book Has a Silver Lining: National Literacy Month

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
September 24, 2024
On this weekly podcast Christina Huang, Nidhi Thomas, and Natalie Marshall talk all things cooking. Music Credit: Tea For You by Wohkeret Website: https://uppbeat.io/track/wohkeret/tea-for-you

What’s In the Microwave: mac and cheese fail

Christina Huang, Nidhi Thomas, and Natalie Marshall
September 17, 2024
In this weekly review, Every Book has a Silver Lining, staff reporter Christina Huang takes a look at books to find their silver lining.

Every Book Has a Silver Lining: the final curse of Ophelia Cray

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
September 17, 2024
In this weekly review, Every Book has a Silver Lining, staff reporter Christina Huang takes a look at books to find their silver lining.

Every Book Has a Silver Lining: classic fairy tales

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
September 10, 2024
On this weekly podcast Christina Huang, Nidhi Thomas, and Natalie Marshall talk all things cooking. Music Credit: Tea For You by Wohkeret Website: https://uppbeat.io/track/wohkeret/tea-for-you

What’s in the Microwave: apple crumble

Nidhi Thomas and Christina Huang
September 10, 2024
On this weekly podcast Christina Huang, Nidhi Thomas, and Natalie Marshall talk all things cooking. Music Credit: Tea For You by Wohkeret Website: https://uppbeat.io/track/wohkeret/tea-for-you

What’s In the Microwave: making potato chips

Christina Huang and Nidhi Thomas
September 5, 2024
Balancing holiday cheer with academic stress, students face the "pre-break cram" to wrap up tests and assignments before the festivities begin. However, there are some tips to help with this stress.

Students get a break from lectures with “The Crucible”

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
September 4, 2024
In this weekly review, Every Book has a Silver Lining, staff reporter Christina Huang takes a look at books to find their silver lining.

Every Book Has a Silver Lining: the great brain

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
September 4, 2024
In this weekly review, Every Book has a Silver Lining, staff reporter Christina Huang takes a look at books to find their silver lining.

Every Book Has a Silver Lining: the importance of being earnest

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
August 27, 2024
Counselors met with seniors during their Social Studies class in order to discuss the college application process one on one.

Seniors meet with counselors amid a crucial moment in academic careers

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
August 26, 2024
On this weekly podcast Christina Huang, Nidhi Thomas, and Natalie Marshall talk all things cooking. Music Credit: Tea For You by Wohkeret Website: https://uppbeat.io/track/wohkeret/tea-for-you

What’s In the Microwave: the start

Christina Huang and Nidhi Thomas
August 22, 2024
In this weekly podcast with juniors Nidhi Thomas and Christina Huang, and sophomore Natalie Marshall, learn about all things cooking but...in the microwave.

Coffee with the counselors is a monthly meeting to give parents and students another way to stay informed.

Conversation with counselors aid the college application process for seniors

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
August 22, 2024
In this weekly review, Every Book has a Silver Lining, staff reporter Christina Huang takes a look at books to find their silver lining.

Every Book Has a Silver Lining: The problem of Thor Bridge

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
August 20, 2024
From the front office to various classrooms, the campus has more than a dozen new staff members for the 2024-25 school year.

New staff join the Redhawks family

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
August 14, 2024
In this weekly review, Every Book has a Silver Lining, staff reporter Christina Huang takes a look at books to find their silver lining.

Every Book Has a Silver Lining: See You Yesterday

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
August 13, 2024
In this weekly review, Every Book has a Silver Lining, staff reporter Christina Huang takes a look at books to find their silver lining.

Every Book Has a Silver Lining: Goodnight, Gorilla

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
May 16, 2024
In this weekly review, Every Book has a Silver Lining, staff reporter Christina Huang takes a look at books to find their silver lining.

Every Book Has a Silver Lining: The Twin Book

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
May 9, 2024
Orchestra's last concert of the year is Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium. The Spring Concert will feature each orchestra playing 1-2 pieces and all the orchestra performing songs from the movie Barbie.

Orchestra finishes the year with Spring Concert

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
May 7, 2024
In this weekly review, Every Book has a Silver Lining, staff reporter Christina Huang takes a look at books to find their silver lining.

Every Book Has a Silver Lining: Finding Cinderella

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
May 2, 2024
In this weekly review, Every Book has a Silver Lining, staff reporter Christina Huang takes a look at books to find their silver lining.

Every Book Has a Silver Lining: The Eye

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
April 25, 2024
All library books are to be returned back to the library by the end of the day Tuesday. Of the 7,894 books checked out in the 2023-24 school year, 249 are still checked out.

Library books due Tuesday

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
April 23, 2024
In this weekly review, Every Book has a Silver Lining, staff reporter Christina Huang takes a look at books to find their silver lining.

Every Book Has a Silver Lining: Archivist Wasp

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
April 18, 2024
The Student Council election comes to a close on Thursday. Juniors Joaquin Peréz and Kathryn Murphy along with Avery Peters and Ally Gerardot have been campaigning for nearly two weeks, with results being released tomorrow.

Student Council voting closes

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
April 18, 2024
The FISD Parent Sanctuary and Lending Library is a resource to aid those living or working with disabilities, created by the district’s special education department after parents’ requests for assistance. The library has been open to parents and teachers in the district 9 a.m.–2 p.m. every Friday since its opening in 2015, and after the reopening on Feb. 28, has been able to aid visitors more thoroughly with the recent renovations.

Frisco special education department lends a helping hand

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
April 11, 2024
In this weekly review, Every Book has a Silver Lining, staff reporter Christina Huang takes a look at books to find their silver lining.

Every Book Has a Silver Lining: La Princesa and the Pea

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
April 11, 2024
Staff reporter Christina Huang sits down with freshman Valerie Nanton to discuss her animation journey.

Artistic Expressions: Valerie Nanton

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
April 10, 2024
The Board of Trustees is having their monthly meeting Tuesday. They plan to recognize the Redhawk girls' basketball team for their win at the state championship, along with several other agenda items.

Board set to have monthly meeting Tuesday evening

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
April 9, 2024
In this weekly review, Every Book has a Silver Lining, staff reporter Christina Huang takes a look at books to find their silver lining.

Every Book Has a Silver Lining: Series of Unfortunate Events

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
April 4, 2024
In this weekly review, Every Book has a Silver Lining, staff reporter Christina Huang takes a look at books to find their silver lining.

Every Book Has a Silver Lining: Killers of the Flower Moon

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
March 28, 2024
In this weekly review, Every Book has a Silver Lining, staff reporter Christina Huang takes a look at books to find their silver lining.

Every Book Has a Silver Lining: Romeo and Juliet

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
March 21, 2024
In this weekly review, Every Book has a Silver Lining, staff reporter Christina Huang takes a look at books to find their silver lining.

Every Book Has a Silver Lining: Coco

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
March 7, 2024
With summer coming up, FISD is hosting an informational webinar for students interested in summer school.

Board of Trustees set to meet Monday at 6:30 p.m.

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
March 4, 2024
In this weekly review, Every Book has a Silver Lining, staff reporter Christina Huang takes a look at books to find their silver lining.

Every Book Has a Silver Lining: The Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
February 29, 2024
Across campus, different groups have had the chance to go abroad with EF Tours. The next tour up is a chance to go to Costa Rica.

Students can spend 2025 spring break in Costa Rica

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
February 27, 2024
In this weekly review, Every Book has a Silver Lining, staff reporter Christina Huang takes a look at books to find their silver lining.

Every Book Has a Silver Lining: Maybe an Artist Book

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
February 22, 2024
In this weekly review, Every Book has a Silver Lining, staff reporter Christina Huang takes a look at books to find their silver lining.

Every Book Has a Silver Lining: Give Me a Sign

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
February 15, 2024
The final window for students to change their schedules closes on Thursday at 4:15 p.m.

Final chance for students to make schedule changes on Thursday

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
February 15, 2024
In this weekly review, Every Book has a Silver Lining, staff reporter Christina Huang takes a look at books to find their silver lining.

Every Book Has a Silver Lining: The girl who drew butterflies

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
February 8, 2024
From celebrating with wisdom, food, and elders, Lunar New Year will kick off with the Lunar New Year Festival at Frisco Ranch as it marks the beginning of the next year based off the traditional Chinese calendar.

Lunar New Year celebrations take place at Frisco Ranch

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
February 2, 2024
In this weekly review, Every Book has a Silver Lining, staff reporter Christina Huang takes a look at books to find their silver lining.

Every Book Has a Silver Lining: Letters From a Slave Girl

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
February 1, 2024
Student at the University of Texas at Dallas, Umama Suriya, is learning under English teacher David Volkmar as a student teacher. Volkmar has mentored many student teachers during his time on campus, and Suriya is looking forward to getting more experience in the classroom.

Under his wing, teacher trains student teacher

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
January 26, 2024
In this weekly review, Every Book has a Silver Lining, staff reporter Christina Huang takes a look at books to find their silver lining.

Every Book Has a Silver Lining: Swordbird

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
January 25, 2024
All of fine arts had the opportunity to socialize and share their culture at a multicultural potluck. This is the first time since the pandemic that the fine arts department was able to join together in a social.

Stirring the pot with Multicultural Night

Christina Huang and Nidhi Thomas
January 19, 2024
In this weekly review, Every Book has a Silver Lining, staff reporter Christina Huang takes a look at books to find their silver lining.

Every Book Has a Silver Lining: Animal Farm

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
January 18, 2024
In this weekly review, Every Book has a Silver Lining, staff reporter Christina Huang takes a look at books to find their silver lining.

Every Book Has a Silver Lining: Geekerella

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
January 11, 2024
In this weekly review, Every Book has a Silver Lining, staff reporter Christina Huang takes a look at books to find their silver lining.

Every Book Has a Silver Lining: Voices: The Final Hours of Joan of Arc

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
December 21, 2023
Chemistry teacher Elaine Cook brings traditions and fun to the classroom in order to increase student engagement. A pet board and an elf hiding around the room are just a couple things Cook has incorporated into the classroom.

Cook brings fun to the classroom

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
December 20, 2023
Work-based learning, a unique opportunity offered by the CTE Center and Collin College, is an application based program for students. The applications are now open and close Jan. 26.

Work-based learning applications open for CTE students

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
December 15, 2023
In this weekly review, Every Book has a Silver Lining, staff reporter Christina Huang takes a look at books to find their silver lining.

Every Book Has a Silver Lining: The Library of Lost Things

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
December 14, 2023
Students will remain in their second period classes for advisory for the remainder of the school year.

[Photo] Redhawks are now able to drop AP and Advanced classes

Faith Brocke, Managing Editor
December 8, 2023
In this weekly review, Every Book has a Silver Lining, staff reporter Christina Huang takes a look at books to find their silver lining.

Every Book Has a Silver Lining: The Rabbit Listened

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
December 7, 2023
In this weekly review, Every Book has a Silver Lining, staff reporter Christina Huang takes a look at books to find their silver lining.

Every Book Has a Silver Lining: Never Always Sometimes

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
December 1, 2023
Campus provides students with several advanced math courses, but some students have enrolled in Calculus 3 at Collin College. Calculus 3 builds on topics from Calculus BC, but the course will also introduce new and more advanced topics.

Frisco ISD releases new courses for 2024-25 school year

Christina Huang and Maya Silberman
November 28, 2023
Ceramics is keeping the Halloween spirit alive by creating monster inspired pinch-pots.

Ceramics keep Halloween alive through pinch-pots

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
November 17, 2023
In this weekly review, Every Book has a Silver Lining, staff reporter Christina Huang takes a look at books to find their silver lining.

Every Book Has a Silver Lining: The Waning Age

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
November 16, 2023
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