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
Eilidh McGarva

Eilidh McGarva, Executive Producer

Eilidh McGarva, now a senior, has been doing broadcast since 7th grade. At first she aspired to be the next Erin Andrews, but this past year changed her career path to become a pharmacist. She loves baking and her cats Bon Qui Qui and Buddy. Fortunately finding out she has a gluten intolerance has not stopped her baking hobby. Pinterest, Reese’s, Big Bang Theory, brownies, pineapple, basil lemonade, That ‘70s Show, tater tots and Modern Family are some of her favorite things. English, physics, velcro, kale, and the stair stepper are some of her least favorite things.

All content by Eilidh McGarva
Mental health is a focus of Wednesday's virtual community discussion from 6-7 p.m. sponsored by the guidance and counseling department, the Frisco ISD Council of PTA’s, and the Grant Halliburton Foundation.

[Photo] FISD sponsoring community discussion on mental health

Izzy Patrick, WTV Staff Reporter
September 13, 2023
A UT banner and poster adorn the walls of social studies teacher Gary Mumford. The district is holding a Texas Trio virtual event for seniors to learn about UT, A&M, and Texas Tech.

[Photo] Getting into UT Austin will be harder starting in 2019

Aliza Porter, Dea-Mallika Divi, and Avery Nolden
October 26, 2017
Rehearsing at the end of the 2016-17 school year, the orchestra placed second in the TMEA Honor Orchestra competition with results announced during summer. The orchestra finished one point out of first place.

[Photo] Orchestra takes second in TMEA competition

August 21, 2017
For the first time in school history, students are required to pay $50 for a 2017-18 parking permit.

[Photo] Parking could be pricey come 2017-2018

Vivek Sundararaman, WTV Staff Reporter
May 12, 2017

[Video] May 5 Daily Update

May 5, 2017

[Video] Budget recommendations presented to Board of Trustees

Megan Lin, Editor-in-chief
April 11, 2017
Monday's regularly scheduled Frisco ISD Board of Trustees meeting will focus on 2017-18 budget recommendation proposals and the search for finding a replacement for retiring superintendent Dr. Jeremy Lyon.

[Photo] Budget and new superintendent focus of Monday board meeting

Eilidh McGarva and Dea-Mallika Divi
April 10, 2017
A reality check on the financial future for students is part of the Wednesday's counseling session taking place during Wednesday's advisory period.

[Photo] 2017-18 schedule change window now open

Melody Tavallaee, Staff Reporter
April 3, 2017
As the end of the year approaches, many seniors are getting decisions back from colleges to determine where they're heading after graduation. Although the application process varied for many students, seniors across campus are getting ready to finalize their decisions.

[Photo] Senior service hours due Saturday

Olivia Kirklin, Editor-in-chief
March 30, 2017

[Video] Search process for new superintendent underway

Brooke Colombo, News Editor
March 21, 2017

[Video] Weekend sports recap

Keegan Williams, Sports Editor
March 20, 2017
Students taking classes at the CTE Center often come back to their campus classes a little after the bell due to transportation.

[Photo] Freshman’s passion stokes fire in soccer team

Kasey Harvey, Staff Reporter
March 14, 2017

Track and field spring into break

Keegan Williams and Eilidh McGarva
March 3, 2017

[Video] Real Talk: 3 day weekend or early start to summer

Peyton Leonard, WTV Staff Reporter
February 17, 2017
Talking to his bench during a recent game at the Ford Center, boys' head coach Fred Kaiser said his team was lucky to get two points against Reedy. "We were fortunate enough to walk out of the game with the win after PK’s,” Kaiser said.

[Photo] Soccer teams get PK wins, basketball takes down the Titans

February 15, 2017
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In a tie for first place in District 13-5A with a 4-1 record, the boys' soccer team hopes to stay atop the standings with a win against Centennial at home Friday.

[Photo] Boys' soccer seeks to topple Titans

February 9, 2017

[Video] Redhawk Romance: 14 Days of Love – February 4

February 4, 2017
The boys' and girls' soccer failed to make the playoffs but rather than lament the season being over, guest columnist Cole Engelbrecht writes that the off-season is a time to put in the work for next year.

[Photo] Opinion: next year starts now

March 29, 2017
The Collin Scholarship Foundation is offering a scholarship to high school seniors who are taking the equivalent of six plus credit hours. The scholarships can make it easier for students to graduate with less debt.

[Photo] Collin College scholarships benefit Dual Credit students

September 20, 2022

[Video] Split results for soccer teams

Eilidh McGarva, WTV Executive Producer
February 1, 2017
Although there are eight AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) on campus, staff reporter Lucas Barr writes that the school and the district should make CPR training mandatory in high school not just once from 6th-12th grade.

[Photo] Opinion: CPR training should be mandatory in high school

January 31, 2017

[Video] Fall of the Titans

Eilidh McGarva, WTV Executive Producer
January 27, 2017

[Video] Basketball travels to Lone Star Tuesday

Eilidh McGarva, WTV Executive Producer
January 24, 2017

[Video] Split decision for basketball

Maddie Owens, WTV Executive Producer
January 11, 2017
PreAp and AP semester drop forms are now available in the counselors office and must be submitted by 12:40 p.m. on Thursday.

[Photo] PreAp, AP drop requests now available

Megan Lin, Editor-in-chief
January 4, 2017
Students in Kacie Smith's English class look at gifts received in their white elephant gift exchange.

[Photo] Gift exchanges fill the day before break

Aliza Porter, Staff Reporter
December 16, 2016
Turning 18 isn't everything some people make it out to be writes WTV executive producer Eilidh McGarva (L) posing with fellow WTV executive producer Maddie Owens (R).

Opinion: 18 is overrated

Eilidh McGarva, WTV Executive Producer
December 14, 2016
Anatomy and Physiology students had the opportunity to gain more hands-on experience by dissecting sheep brains. The activity helped students visualize some of their own anatomy and learn about the complex parts of the brain.

[Photo] Anatomy learns about their own anatomy through dissections

January 24, 2022

[Video] Frisco Feasts, Foods and Faves

Eilidh McGarva, WTV Executive Producer
December 8, 2016
Working at Spring Creek Barbeque at 15-years-old is worth it to guest columnist Sydney Gish as having a job at that age has taught her some useful life skills.

[Photo] Sincerely Sydney: working before 16

Sydney Gish, Guest Contributor
December 5, 2016
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[Video] Frisco Feasts, Foods and Faves

Peyton Leonard, WTV Staff Reporter
November 18, 2016

[Video] Frisco Feasts, Foods and Faves

Peyton Leonard, WTV Staff Reporter
November 11, 2016

[Video] Frisco Feasts, Foods and Faves

Eilidh McGarva, WTV Executive Producer
November 3, 2016

[Video] No playoff prosperity for volleyball in loss to Eagles

Keegan Williams, Sports Editor
November 2, 2016

[Video] Frisco Feasts, Foods and Faves

October 28, 2016
Students are dressed in their best as they hang out in the lecture hall before heading out to the opera. The Tuesday evening outing is to help launch an upcoming unit in Humanities.

Dallas Opera to help launch next Humanities unit

Eilidh McGarva and Wade Glover
October 25, 2016

[Video] Volleyball falls to Frisco Friday night

Eilidh McGarva, WTV Executive Producer
October 24, 2016
Senior Eilidh McGarva, with fellow seniors Cali Edmunds, Cydney Dumler and Madi Werner (L to R) before the Homecoming dance their junior year. McGarva writes that Homecoming isn't worth the stress especially as a senior when there are other things to worry about.

Opinion: no go on HoCo

Eilidh McGarva, WTV Executive Producer
October 19, 2016

[Video] Trump versus Clinton

Eilidh McGarva, Brooke Colombo, and Wade Glover
October 15, 2016
Cross Country competed in the District 13- 5A meet Thursday morning.

Gallery: Cross Country teams race on to Regionals

Eilidh McGarva, WTV Executive Producer
October 13, 2016
More than 50 band members are taking part in the TMEA Region 24 All-Region Band Clinic and Concert on Friday.

[Photo] Showcase puts spotlight on marching bands

Wade Glover, WTV Staff Reporter
October 5, 2016

Weekend sports recap

Eilidh McGarva, WTV Executive Producer
October 3, 2016

Frisco Feasts, Foods and Faves

Eilidh McGarva, WTV Executive Producer
September 30, 2016
Even without volleyball experience, students played to win the title of champions.

Gallery: Seniors hit The Beach in Craig Ranch

Eilidh McGarva, WTV Executive Producer
September 26, 2016

[Video] Another crucial 13-5A game for volleyball Tuesday

Eilidh McGarva, WTV Executive Producer
September 20, 2016
A gluten free diet can be a bit challenging at times, but for WTV Executive Producer Eilidh McGarva there are plenty of foods she can still eat such as peanut butter and rice rollers.

Opinion: shedding light on the gluten-free lifestyle

Eilidh McGarva, WTV Executive Producer
September 19, 2016

My Life As: An English Teacher

Eilidh McGarva, WTV Executive Producer
September 16, 2016

[Video] Frisco Feasts, Foods and Faves

Eilidh McGarva and Mady Dadario
September 15, 2016
One of the possible consequences of a student failing to serve a detention could be spending some time in ISS (in school suspension) located in room B102.

[Photo] School seeks stricter detention enforcement

Megan Lin, Editor-in-chief
September 9, 2016

[Video] Football hopes to Prosper against the Eagles

Keegan Williams, Sports Editor
September 9, 2016

[Video] District play begins for volleyball

Keegan Williams, WTV Executive Producer
September 9, 2016

[Video] Frisco Feasts, Foods and Faves

Eilidh McGarva, WTV Executive Producer
September 8, 2016

[Video] Video: Tennis balls help teach physics lesson

Christi Lazutkin, Graphic Design
September 1, 2016

[Video] Frisco Feasts, Foods and Faves

Eilidh McGarva, WTV Executive Producer
September 1, 2016
Lewis swings out of system from the left to get her team the win in the third set.

Volleyball beats 6A Flower Mound

Eilidh McGarva, WTV Executive Producer
August 31, 2016
Senior Will Blasingame faces the flag during the national anthem.

Gallery: Opening of The Star Part 2

Eilidh McGarva, WTV Executive Producer
August 30, 2016
With the start of district play beginning on Sept. 9, Tuesday's volleyball game at Flower Mound is one of the last times the team has to get ready for the playoff push.

[Photo] Flower Mound awaits volleyball team

August 30, 2016
The seats of The Star were empty when the football team took a tour of The Star the week before school started. However, the way tickets were sold for Saturday's opening day of football, may leave plenty of empty seats as some students have been unable to get tickets for the game against Wakeland.

From the school's back fields to the track, the cross country team has been logging mile after mile since early August to prepare for their first meet Sept. 3 in Denton.

[Photo] Ready to run

August 25, 2016
Working in small groups, AP Human Geography students spent part of their class period Wednesday working on tourism commercials. “It gives them a short amount of time to do a finished product and it really helps them understand how to finish a task in a certain amount of time,” teacher Tim Johannes said.

[Photo] Tourism project launches freshmen into AP world

Prachurjya Shreya, Staff Reporter
August 24, 2016
Football players got a sneak peak at the Ford Center before playing their first game at the Cowboys' new indoor practice facility.

[Photo] Team gets inside look at The Star

Maddie Owens, WTV Executive Producer
August 24, 2016
The opening of The Star could be another attraction that draws visitors from out of the area.

[Photo] August 24 Daily Update

August 24, 2016
Members of the girls' cross country team gets ready to start a run with the boys team just ahead of them on the track. The girls' team sent three runners to the state meet in 2015.

[Photo] Fall sports ready for action

August 22, 2016
The volleyball team has been practicing since Aug. 1 to get ready for the start of district play on Sept. 9 against Wakeland. The team travels to Lewisville Tuesday for a non-district game.

[Photo] Volleyball continues district prep Tuesday

August 23, 2016
The volleyball team, like most fall sports, has been practicing since early August as the season is already underway with games starting before the first day of school.

August 22 Daily Update

Eilidh McGarva, WTV Executive Producer
August 22, 2016
Members of the girls' cross country team gets ready to start a run with the boys team just ahead of them on the track. The girls' team sent three runners to the state meet in 2015.

Fall sports ready for action

Eilidh McGarva, WTV Executive Producer
August 22, 2016
Panoramic view of the field at The Star.

Varsity football visits the new Ford Center

Eilidh McGarva, WTV Executive Producer
August 19, 2016
Varsity and JV warming up before their practice begins.

Redhawk Rally kicks off the fall season

Eilidh McGarva, WTV Executive Producer
August 13, 2016
Varsity players in team huddle during live scrimmage as part of Redhawk Rally. The team opens it season with a district game.

[Photo] Star scheduling quirk

August 26, 2016
JV football team in live scrimmage.

Spirit wear trailer selling the new 2016-2017 shirts, personalized decals and yard signs.

Starting practice long before the first day of school, the Red Rhythm dance team shown lining up at Redhawk Rally on Aug. 13, hopes all the summer work pays off. “At the end of the day it’s just [about] knowing that they’re getting along and working together,” director Nicole Nothe said.

[Photo] Red Rhythm kicks into gear

August 24, 2016
Freshman practicing before their live scrimmage.

[Video] Class of 2016 graduation ceremony

Eilidh McGarva, WTV Executive Producer
June 4, 2016
The FISD board of trustees voted on Tuesday night to approve a tax increase. The decision triggers an automatic tax ratification election within 90 days.

FISD board approves tax increase

Megan Lin and Eilidh McGarva
June 1, 2016
Featuring junior girls taking on senior girls in flag football, students can now sign up to take part in the 2024 Powderpuff game on March 27.

Opinion: Powderpuff didn’t need to be rigged

Eilidh McGarva, WTV Staff Reporter
May 31, 2016
Students have used many methods of cheating including technology and unwarranted notes.

[Photo] Opinion: changing the cheating mindset

November 29, 2016
Powderpuff players have been practicing before and after school for weeks in order to prepare for the game.

[Photo] Girls take the field for Powderpuff

May 26, 2016

[Video] Frisco Feasts, Foods and Faves

Jay Schlaegel, WTV Staff Reporter
May 20, 2016
Many seniors are celebrating Senior Skip Day this Friday with a trip to Six Flags.

[Photo] Physics field trip canceled due to power outage

Rahmin Jawaid, Staff Reporter
May 16, 2016

[Video] Frisco Feasts, Foods, and Faves

Maddie Owens, Junior Executive Producer
May 13, 2016

[Video] Local Chick-Fil-A temporarily closing Friday

Neha Perumalla, WTV Staff Reporter
April 21, 2016

How-To: Coffee copycat

Eilidh McGarva, WTV Staff Reporter
March 3, 2016

How To: Breakfast made in a mug

Eilidh McGarva, WTV Staff Reporter
February 22, 2016
The cafeteria offers dozens of different lunch selections, but buying lunch every day costs too much in the eyes of guest columnist Ryan Thompson.

[Photo] Good food, bad prices

Ryan Thompson, Guest Contributor
December 18, 2015
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Before and after school or during lunch, the library can be crowded and loud which has columnist Megan Lin longing for the days when a libraries were quiet.

[Photo] Longing for the libraries of yesteryear

December 8, 2015
Students looking for a place to study or work on assignments often go the library where there are numerous tables and resources available.

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