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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
Christine Han

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief

Christine Han is a senior and this will be her third year on the Wingspan staff. She manages social media for Wingspan and is also a photographer. She will be participating in her 4th year with the CTE Competitive Mock Trial Team. In her free time she likes to work in various women’s rights groups, read books, watch movies, and hang out with her friends. If she’s not too busy, she also likes to bake. 

All content by Christine Han
Monetary and Fiscal policies are a topic of discussion among Macroeconomics students.

Macroeconomics students take a trip to the bank

Christine Han and Sarayu Bongale
November 20, 2024
The holidays have come early for countless college students and prospective students in Texas as Texas Governor Greg Abbott mandated a freeze on college tuition through the 2026-27 academic year.

Texas weather isn’t the only thing freezing soon

Sankeertana Malakapalli and Christine Han
November 18, 2024
Editor-in-Chief Christine Han takes you through the journey of a high school senior, juggling school, college applications, and life in a weekly blog.

Christine Against the Clock: college courses

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2024
Carter Bloodcare held their bi-annual blood drive on Thursday. Eligible students were excused from class for upwards of a class period to save a life.

[Photo] Redhawks save lives at the Nest through blood donation

November 14, 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.”

Five Redhawks make the All State Orchestra

Lexi Holding and Christine Han
November 13, 2024

Zombies set loose in the school for chemistry students

Ana Ortiz-Lagarda and Christine Han
November 13, 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
Academic Decathlon competed at their first meet of the year on Saturday, and came back with more than satisfactory results. Placing second overall, the team beat every team they lost to at state last year with the exception of Lebanon Trail High School.

Academic Decathlon performs well at first competition

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
November 11, 2024
Editor-in-Chief Christine Han takes you through the journey of a high school senior, juggling school, college applications, and life in a weekly blog.

Christine Against the Clock: which application is right for you?

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2024
Senior Matthew Hung has been in band all four years of high school and plays the clarinet.

Artistic Expressions: Matthew Hung

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
November 6, 2024
Unofficial results from the election on Tuesday are in. Both national, state, and local results have been announced.

Elections results are now rolling in

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
November 6, 2024
Averaging 5.1 kills per set, junior Jaiden Harris is more than a one dimensional player for head coach Eighmy Dobbins. "She is one of the best all-around volleyball players in Texas,” Dobbins said. “It's rare to have a player as dynamic and well-rounded as Jaiden."

[Photo] Junior outside hitter is "killer queen" in Dallas-Fort Worth high school volleyball

October 26, 2024
Venezuelans in Venezuela take to the streets to protest the government. While Venezuelans fight for their home country on their ground, Venezuelans in Dallas also stand with them in solidarity.

Fight for Venezuelan liberty extends beyond borders to Frisco

Christine Han and Lea Garcia-Salazar
October 29, 2024
In their final home match of the 2024 season, the first-place Redhawks volleyball team (12-1) secured a third consecutive district championship with their third  3-0 sweep over third place Memorial (9-4) this season.

[Photo] Sweeping away the Warriors, volleyball claims district championship

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
October 28, 2024
With the constant release of new technology, there has been an increase in e-waste and cyber threats. October, National Cyber Security Month can serve as a reminder to both issues.

[Photo] National Cybersecurity Month reminds to be cautious

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Managing Editor
October 28, 2024
Averaging 5.1 kills per set, junior Jaiden Harris is more than a one dimensional player for head coach Eighmy Dobbins. "She is one of the best all-around volleyball players in Texas,” Dobbins said. “It's rare to have a player as dynamic and well-rounded as Jaiden."

[Photo] Junior outside hitter is “killer queen” in Dallas-Fort Worth high school volleyball

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
October 26, 2024

Memories made as Redhawks beat Memorial

Christine Han and Addyson Schick
October 25, 2024
Seniors have until Sunday to purchase their class shirts.

[Photo] Senior shirts sold ’til Sunday

Shruti Cheler, WTV Reporter
October 25, 2024
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Sophia Hung is a senior in Yearbook and a photographer for the school.

Head Coach Matt Swinnea, has had a tough season trying to bring together all the players. However, on Thursday night, the hard work paid off and the Redhawks pulled off a win 28-07.

Editor-in-Chief Christine Han takes you through the journey of a high school senior, juggling school, college applications, and life in a weekly blog.

Christine Against the Clock: submitting my ED application

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2024
Senior Angie Fei is a flute player in the band and this is her second year as drum major. Fei has played the flute since 4th grade and has participated in the Redhawks band since freshman year.

Artistic Expressions: Angie Fei

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2024
Juniors and sophomores can now check their PSAT scores on their CollegeBoard accounts. Students can then check their index to see where they fall for scholarships.

[Photo] PSAT scores available

Wingspan Staff
October 24, 2024
Just a minute down the road from the Nest, Redhawks of age and staff can cast their votes in this presidential election. In classrooms, however, students get a taste of what a presidential campaign may look like in a new project in AP U.S. Government.

[Photo] Casting ballots in classrooms

Sarayu Bongale, Editor-In-Chief
October 23, 2024
Practice has already begun but the 2024-25 basketball season has its first event of the year Wednesday as the boys' and girls' teams take part in the school's Midnight Madness which begins at 6 p.m. in the main gym. The event will feature various contests, scrimmages, and performances from cheer and Red Rhythm.

[Photo] Midnight strikes early for basketball teams in tipoff event

Samhitha Polimera, Staff Reporter
October 23, 2024
American Studies students have an annual project called "What is an American?" where students come up with a defensible thesis and write an essay as well as create a project. Pictured are American Studies teachers Ashley Harrison and Whitney Schell with seniors Sophia Hung and Christine Han with their projects. Han and Hung created a quilt and a scrapbook manual that explains the quilt for their thesis.

[Photo] Redhawks explore American identity in semester-long project

October 22, 2024
Polls opened Monday morning throughout Texas marking the start of early voting for the 2024 presidential election. Voters can vote in any one of the 40+ polling locations available in Collin County or the 54 polling locations available in Denton County.

[Photo] Early voting for the 2024 presidential election starts Monday

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Managing Editor
October 21, 2024
Texas introduces a Direct Admissions portal that allows students to find out which universities they qualify for automatic admission based on their GPA, class rank, and test scores, aiming to simplify the college application process.

Texas launches Direct Admissions Portal

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
October 22, 2024
Editor-in-Chief Christine Han takes you through the journey of a high school senior, juggling school, college applications, and life in a weekly blog.

Christine Against the Clock: submitted

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2024
Whether it’s a music video or a live performance, music is a universal language that can bring people together from all walks of life. That’s the case for a teacher, a student, a custodian: 3 different people with a musical connection.

Live versions of songs give off more emotions

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
October 17, 2024
The end of the quarter is here for the 2024-25 school year. Students and teachers alike are wrapping up their work in anticipation of submitting grades for this marking period.

[Photo] The first quarter of the year comes to a close

Addyson Schick, Editor-in-Chief
October 10, 2024
To honor their Hispanic identities, students in the dance department took part in the annual flag-holding picture organized by dance teacher Nicole Nothe.

Dancing through Hispanic Heritage Month

Lea Garcia-Salazar and Christine Han
October 10, 2024
The benches are filled with athletes waiting for their cues to be subbed in. But Pink Out night is extra special because players sport pink bows for the annual pink out game.

Pink the pink out!

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
October 4, 2024
It's not just the athletes who wear the bows in solidarity with breast cancer patients and survivors. It's the spectators and workers as well.

The managers of the volleyball team are not exempt from pinking out, as they wear matching pink shirts.

Junior Jaiden Harries and senior Mackenzie Raymond soar high as they go to block a ball by the Emerson Mavericks. They too wear pink ribbons, fighting valiantly just like breast cancer survivors and patients.

The hot pink stands out against senior Sophie Paulk's dark hair as she is all smiles looking onto the court, cheering on her teammates.

Tag-teaming, sophomore Aubrey Pratt subs in for sophomore Riley Wong wearing two different shades of pink.

The hair on senior Sophia Hung's head, and the pink bow, symbolizing solidarity for breast cancer survivors and patients, swing full power as she tries to block the ball.

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.

[Photo] The colors of October, orange, black, and pink?

October 16, 2024
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Editor-in-Chief Christine Han takes you through the journey of a high school senior, juggling school, college applications, and life in a weekly blog.

Christine Against the Clock: fly-in programs

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2024
The choir has sung the national anthem at sporting events in the past, but the program has decided to make it a more regular occurrence this school year.

Oh say can you see…the Redhawks choir?

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2024
As a part of class projects and essays, English II students had to choose books dealing with fear for the next nine weeks.

[Photo] Can words provoke fear: ask your english peer

Sai Tej Nunna, Guest Contributor
October 2, 2024
Cheerleaders are the center of the student section. They wear pink uniforms and shake their poms poms to not only cheer on the team but to highlight the dangers fo breast cancer.

Pink out for breast cancer awareness

Christine Han and Sankeertana Malakapalli
October 3, 2024
Though the band are in uniforms, they still find a way to stay on theme. Putting on their war paint, senior Regina Castro helps junior Natramizhnathan Seenuvasan with his face paint.

From the stands: football at the Ford Center from the eyes of a flute player

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 2024
Editor-in-Chief Christine Han takes you through the journey of a high school senior, juggling school, college applications, and life in a weekly blog.

Christine Against the Clock: extracurriculars

Christine Han, Editor-In-Chief
September 27, 2024
Students throughout Frisco ISD have the opportunity to learn more about the financial aid system to help them through the college process at Wednesday’s Financial Aid 101 presentation at UNT at Frisco from 6-8 p.m..

[Photo] Financial Aid 101: financial aid experts and advice at UNT

Ana Ortiz-Lagarda, Staff Reporter
September 25, 2024
September is Literacy Month and students are encouraged to read books and expand their vocabulary. If students wish to read a book, they can simply go to the library, see if they have it, and check it out.

[Photo] Page turners, and good reads, it’s National Literacy month

Joaquin Perez, Executive Producer
September 25, 2024
The syllabus of the biology class is now flipped with students starting with the largest unit of life and then zooming in from there.

[Photo] Biology students zoom in to the study of life

Sanjana Kalavakolanu, Guest Contributor
September 24, 2024
Students can now pay for their AP exam fees on OnlineSchoolFees.com. Each exam is $98 and AP Capstone courses are $146.

[Photo] AP exam payment window opens

Wingspan Staff
September 23, 2024
Seniors who missed the first opportunity to take senior portraits have their final opportunity to take it at school on Monday and Tuesday. Students who do not get them done then will have to go to Prestige Portraits Studio to get them taken.

The last chance for senior portraits are Monday and Tuesday

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
September 23, 2024
The Redhawk marching band is leaving The Nest on Tuesday to show off all they have learned and practiced at the Frisco ISD Marching Band Showcase at the Ford Center. Pictured is sophomore Natalie Marshall, a flute player in the marching band.

[Photo] Marching Band showcase takes center stage

Wingspan Staff
September 23, 2024

Emily In Paris season 4 is just magnifique

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2024
Editor-in-Chief Christine Han takes you through the journey of a high school senior, juggling school, college applications, and life in a weekly blog.

Christine Against the Clock: supplemental essays

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2024
The annual club fair was held on Wednesday and various academic clubs showed up with poster boards, candy, and a smile to show off their clubs and entice students to join. Pictured is the Black Student Union with President Tierany Scott.

[Photo] Club fair is during advisory

Lexi Holding, WTV Producer
September 18, 2024
16 Redhawks were named National Merit Semi-Finalists. To qualify students must receive a higher score on the standardized test the PSAT that falls within the index. Students to receive this honor are eligible to become finalist which will then allow them to qualify for larger scholarships.

16 Redhawks named National Merit Semifinalists

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
September 17, 2024
16 Redhawks were named National Merit Semi-Finalists. To qualify students must receive a higher score on the standardized test the PSAT that falls within the index. Students to receive this honor are eligible to become finalist which will then allow them to qualify for larger scholarships.

[Photo] Frisco ISD sweeps Texas in National Merit Semi-Finalists

October 3, 2024
Carolina Dulce Craft, inspired to become a nurse after her father’s stroke, has over seven years of hospital experience, including time as a travel nurse. This year, she’s taken on the role of a school nurse, focusing on student health and education. (Liberty High School)

[Photo] Campus Connections: Carolina Dulce Craft

Hansika Pakkir, Guest Contributer
September 16, 2024
Editor-in-Chief Christine Han takes you through the journey of a high school senior, juggling school, college applications, and life in a weekly blog.

Christine Against The Clock: finally caught up

Christine Han, Editor-In-Chief
September 13, 2024
Newspaper and Broadcast Advisor Brian Higgins made a surprise appearance in the hit Netflix documentary America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. Through his camera work at the Ford Center and AT&T, Higgin snuck his way on the screens of America.

Aaron Yowell is the new technical theater director. Some of his duties include overseeing the construction sets, lighting, and audio.

[Photo] Campus Connections: Aaron Yowell

Lilly Brock, Guest Contributer
September 10, 2024
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Students and staff returned to school on Monday to find that select classrooms in the E-Hallways was flooded due to a burst water heater in room E101.

Breaking News: broken water heater leads to damage in E-Hall

Christine Han and Sarayu Bongale
September 9, 2024
Editor-in-Chief Christine Han takes you through the journey of a high school senior, juggling school, college applications, and life in a weekly blog.

Christine Against The Clock: recommendation letters

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
September 6, 2024
Students participating in select fine arts credit such as orchestra or band are eligible to opt out those classes from being included in their GPA.

[Photo] Select Fine Arts students are eligible for GPA opt-out

Olivia Pulley, Staff Reporter
September 5, 2024
Teachers are receiving their yearly stipend on Friday to use on classroom decorations, supplies, and other necessities.

[Photo] Students get a break from lectures with “The Crucible”

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
September 4, 2024
The Redhawks took a loss in the first game of the football season on Friday. The final score was 34-11, but coaches and player remain confident for the rest of the season.

[Photo] Redhawk football falls short in the opening game

Addyson Schick, Editor-in-Chief
September 4, 2024
The counseling department provided students with different leadership opportunities in Frisco and Texas. The Mayor's Youth Council is one of them.

Counseling department provides leadership opportunities

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
September 4, 2024
Editor-in-Chief Christine Han takes you through the journey of a high school senior, juggling school, college applications, and life in a weekly blog.

Christine Against the Clock: overworked

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
August 30, 2024
Theater is hosting their annual fall performance "The Sweet Science of Bruising," Thursday in the auditorium at 7 p.m. followed by shows Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. The show will be unfold the world of Victorian-era women's boxing

Theater tour sets out on the road to inspire young minds

Ana Ortiz-Lagarda and Christine Han
August 29, 2024
Advisory time can be a pause in the hectic schedule of a student's life. Open advisory started on Aug. 26 but will remain closed every Friday.

[Photo] Advisory starts but remain closed on Fridays

Zachary Moland, Sport Editor
August 29, 2024
All of Frisco ISD schools experienced an internet outage on Wednesday. The problem started in the morning and FISD hopes to have it up and running again by the next school day.

Breaking News: school district without internet

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
August 28, 2024
Redhawks who complete Calculus BC before their senior year are eligible to continue their studies in mathematics and take Calculus 3 through dual credit enrollment at Collin College.

Redhawks go beyond AP classes for math

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
August 27, 2024
Student council held a gaga ball event during advisory on Tuesday.

Student Council organizes gaga ball event for advisory

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
August 27, 2024
Editor-in-Chief Christine Han takes you through the journey of a high school senior, juggling school, college applications, and life in a weekly blog.

Christine Against the Clock: the CommonApp essay

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
August 23, 2024
At the State Mock Trial Competition, the CTE Center's Competitive team came in second for the third year in a row. Junior Christine Han has been a member for three years, and senior Maya Silberman took home the Best Advocate Award at the competition.

CTE Center holds a meeting for prospective mock trial students

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
August 22, 2024
Irish rockstar, Hozier, releases an EP, Unaired, following Unheard, all of which are continuities to his third studio album, Unreal Unearth.

Hozier’s new EP tops charts

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
August 21, 2024
Snow in the summer? Well for these Redhawks, a trek up Mt. Lucerne in Switzerland was exactly what they needed to get away from the sweltering Texas heat.

Redhawks flocked to Europe over the summer

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
August 21, 2024
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