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Hannah Beeler, Staff Reporter

Hannah Beeler is a Sophomore and this is her second year contributing to Wingspan. Hannah is a two year veteran on Red Rhythm. When she’s not sleeping the day away or binging Netflix, she’s probably practicing the harp or piano. She also really enjoys baking, pen paling, spending time with friends and running her online macaron and cookie shop, Tearose Bakery. She hopes to one day presume a career in education and become a first grade teacher.

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School days have been looking a little different for some virtual students as they are allowed to come in-person for fine arts classes during the second semester.

Virtual students now allowed to come in-person for fine arts classes

March 5, 2021
Preparations for contest season are underway for the Red Rhythm Dance Team with the face-to-face contest set for Saturday and Feb. 27 for the virtual competition.

Dancing into the three day weekend

February 13, 2021
Finding new ways to perform, Red Rhythm makes adjustments to their halftime performance during the varsity basketball game.

Red Rhythm finds new ways to perform halftime

January 27, 2021
Collecting peanut butter and jelly for Frisco Lovepacs, the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America has donation boxes set up in the rotunda, as well as E104 and E105. The last day to donate is Wednesday.

PB & J drive designed to help Frisco Lovepacs

January 27, 2021
Although nearly eight out of ten Americans have made a purchase online, according to Pew Research Center, all things being equal, 64 percent of American consumers prefer shopping in stores. However, this year things definitely aren't

Pandemic changes holiday shopping

December 21, 2020
Many local dance studios find ways to keep the holiday spirit alive by continuing Nutcracker ballet productions amidst pandemic.

Nutcracker ballet productions amidst pandemic

December 18, 2020
The new Pen Pal Club has made its debut on campus. Students in the club can write letters to each other while gaining service hours.

Pen Pal Club makes debut on campus

December 7, 2020
The CDC has changed guidelines for quarantine after students test positive for COVID-19. Students in contact tracing can now come back to school quicker than before.

Spanish 3 students tackle interviews in two languages

December 3, 2020
The Dear Asian Youth organization makes its debut on campus with the goal of giving Asian students a voice. The organization was started in May 2020 by 16year-old Stephanie Hu from Orange County, CA and already has more than 100 chapters worldwide.

Dear Asian Youth makes debut on campus

November 10, 2020
Playing in the stands at the Ford Center Thursday night at the Redhawks football game against Lebanon Trail, the band had a short turnaround to prepare for Saturday's All Region auditions.

Trying to hit all the right notes at All Region auditions

November 7, 2020
The Japanese culture club aims to teach students about Japanese culture and language, despite the pandemic. “Since everything is online this year, it would be the perfect time for people to start learning the Japanese language if they wanted,” officer sophomore Lilya Ma said via text.

Japanese culture club makes campus debut

November 3, 2020
Redhawk siblings Gurnoor and Arshia Narula launched their company, Groundify, earlier this year. Groundify is a sustainable company that works with local coffee shops to turn coffee waste into retail products such as skincare and candles.

Redhawks launch sustainable coffee ground company

October 20, 2020
Labs are a large part of science classes, however the COVID-19 pandemic has put a halt on labs for virtual academy students. Science classes have adapted by using Pivot, an interactive virtual lab simulation.

Science classes introduce virtual labs

October 20, 2020
Many students on campus pursue their passions in the form of their own businesses. Given the pandemic, such student-run businesses have adapted to the situation in different ways.

COVID-19 causes commotion for student-run businesses

October 16, 2020
Practicing with the orchestra back in January, sophomore Christine Verzo follows the music. Orchestra students began auditioning for All Region on Saturday, but the process looks different this year as the Texas Music Educators Association made the decision to require virtual auditions due to COVID-19.

All Region orchestra auditions go virtual

October 5, 2020
Also known as the Moon or Mooncake Festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival gathers families on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese calendar. Though the festival may look different this year due to COVID-19, many of the foods remain the same, such mooncakes, which are Chinese treats with symbols imprinted on top.

Gathering around the full moon, Mid-Autumn Festival arrives

October 1, 2020
From baking alongside her mom to making it a daily part of her life, sophomore Hannah Beeler has cultivated her talents into creating her own business, the Tearose Bakery. For over a year, Beeler has run her bakery through her Instagram account @tearose_bakery.

[PHOTO] Dancing to the kitchen, Red Rhythm sophomore baking sweet treats

September 22, 2020
As all schools have opened up to accommodate learning, virtual students are scattered at schools all over FISD in order to reduce class sizes.

Virtual students placed in classes from all over FISD

September 18, 2020
During the pandemic, many older adults have faced difficulty trying to stay connected online. Teens Teach Technology's new chapter in Texas hopes to provide aid to this problem, looking to teach technology to senior citizens.

Teens Teach Technology helps senior citizens learn electronics

August 31, 2020
This year's Bach to School Bash will look different for orchestra students. Although this isn't the first one they've held, it will be virtualized, which leaves room for adjustments.

Orchestra celebrates Bach to school bash virtually

August 27, 2020
Playing her harp, senior Urja Joshi advanced to Area after auditioning for the Region 24 All-Region Orchestra. More than half of those who tried out have been named a part of the All-Region Orchestra.

Student musicians get ready for online recitals

May 19, 2020
Freshman Andrew Jauregui takes advantage of the extra time on his hand to improve his driving skills. Although it's encouraged to stay home, some students are still committed to passing their driver's test.

Staying home means more practice time behind the wheel for some

May 15, 2020
Practicing with the orchestra back in January, sophomore Christine Verzo follows the music. Orchestra students began auditioning for All Region on Saturday, but the process looks different this year as the Texas Music Educators Association made the decision to require virtual auditions due to COVID-19.

Auditions for orchestra held through Google Classroom

May 6, 2020
Every year to celebrate Ramadan, hundreds of Muslims would gather outside the Al-Aqsa Mosque, the third holiest site in Islam, in Palestine to celebrate their beliefs However, due to COVID-19, this sacred site and other mosques around the world, including in Frisco, are closed and Muslims across the globe celebrate Ramadan at home.

Ramadan celebrated from home amid COVID-19

April 23, 2020
It may not be chatting with a friend face to face, however a few students on campus have been filling the void by writing letters to each other. Students enjoy connecting in a creative way.

Stay at home orders lead to snail mail

April 22, 2020
Back in December, Red Rhythm freshmen Megan Lynn, Jane Li (right), Akanksha Mehta (left), all participated in several team building games to bring the team closer together. While Li and Mehta would normally be gearing up for annual in-person auditiorns, tryouts for the next school year have been moved online due to COVID-19.

Red Rhythm pivots tryouts to online submissions

April 21, 2020
Non-denominational church Preston Trail continues to host online only services amidst COVID-19 outbreak. Religious institutions and churches are unable to congregate as part of social distancing restrictions.

Easter looks different for many due to social distancing

April 9, 2020
In light of COVID-19, fine arts programs on campus created a video collage of the school's Alma Mater. Assistant director of orchestras Victoria Lien hopes the making video can connect students through music during this time.

Fine arts creates an Alma Mater video collage

April 3, 2020
Restaurants all across the country are putting business on hold, including restaurants like Bubba's, where only take out options are available. With these precautions in place, some students are choosing to stay home from work, to reduce their contact others in practice of social distancing.

Students take time off work amidst coronavirus concerns

April 1, 2020
With contest season in full swing, Red Rhythm will host the Marching Auxiliary dance contest Saturday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. As an annual tradition, Red Rhythm has hosted this event for the last 11 years and expect over 800 dancers in attendance.

Marching Auxiliary contest held in The Nest

February 28, 2020
Rehearsing for their UIL contest during class, Camerata is the top orchestra on campus. All five Redhawk orchestras will be competing in the UIL Concert and Sight-reading contest this week.

Orchestras showcase progress at UIL

February 25, 2020
With winterguard in full swing, the team will enter the Wolverine den for the NTCA competition at Wakeland High School. Sitting before a panel of judges, the team will get to see if their work will pay off on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020.

Color guard enters the Wolverine den

February 13, 2020
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. 

Preparing for UIL, orchestra to do a trial run Monday

February 10, 2020
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.

Band performs in the midst of preparing for UIL

February 6, 2020
The 2020-21 Red Rhythm team is already underway as candidates attend a meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. Auditions are just around the corner with tryouts beginning March 20, 2020.

Meeting with new potential Red Rhythm members

February 4, 2020
Band director Jamie Weaver conducts a full orchestra on the stage in the auditorium. For students worried about upcoming auditions they have, the Mock Audition Club allows them to get feedback and practice in a safe environment.

New club helps musicians prepare for auditions

January 28, 2020
From celebrating with wisdom, food, and elders, Lunar New Year will kick off with the Lunar New Year Festival on Saturday as it marks the beginning of the next year based off the traditional chinese calendar.

Chinese New Year starts Saturday

January 24, 2020
Unlike most boba tea shops popping up in Plano and Frisco, Sweet Hut Bakery and Cafe offers a wide variety of baked goods in addition to the popular drinks.

Sweet Hut serves scrumptious baked selection

January 21, 2020
Spreading holiday cheer, the orchestra set up a small ensemble in the rotunda to play a few songs before school last Friday. They will return with more music on Friday 15 to continue the tunes of the season.

Orchestra fills rotunda with the sounds of the season

December 12, 2019
During the period, Red Rhythm freshmen Megan Lynn, Jane Li (right), Akanksha Mehta (left), all participated in several team building games to bring the team closer together. Although football season ended, the team is preparing for their winter competition season beginning in Febuary.

Red Rhythm takes a step in bringing the team closer

December 12, 2019
In addition to being part of Red Rhythm, senior Emma Hancock is also the Student Council president which means she has double duty at pep rallies where she performs with Red Rhythm and also helps lead the pep rally.

Senior class president takes school spirit to the next level

November 7, 2019
Band has been practicing for their UIL competition this Saturday, to show off the culmination of their work this year. Placing well in the competition could possibly lead the band to the state contest, to compete with schools from all across Texas.

Hoco is a no go for band members

September 27, 2019
Senior Ellie Cline, captain of Red Rhythm, dances during a performance. After being a ballerina for several years, Cline decided to join drill team as a way for her to get more involved in the school while pursuing her passion for dance.

Featured Athlete: Ellie Cline

September 24, 2019
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