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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
Hannah Beeler

Hannah Beeler, Staff Reporter

Hannah Beeler is a junior and this is her third year contributing to Wingspan. Hannah is a three year veteran and Junior Lieutenant on Red Rhythm. When she’s not getting boba or binge watching Netflix she’s probably hanging out with friends. She also enjoys baking, playing harp, and running her online bake shop, Tearose Bakery. She hopes to one day pursue a career in education and become a first grade teacher. 

Contact: hannah.beeler.012@k12.friscoisd.org

All content by Hannah Beeler
PTSA is celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week by gifting teachers five dollar gift cards donated by students and parents.

PTSA kicks off Teacher Appreciation Week

May 2, 2022
The Texas Education Agency has released a new set of guidelines that suggests new protocols involving parent and trustee involvement in the evaluation of what books are appropriate for public school libraries.

Monthly FISD community input meeting on Monday

March 28, 2022
AP Environmental Students walk along the John Bunker Sands Wetlands. On their annual field trip, APES students are aiming to extend their learning on water quality with hands on experience.

APES travels to the wetlands

March 15, 2022
Each year, intensity of school work is eased with with a series of breaks. For several Redhawks Spring Break of 2022 means a trip to Disney World.

Orchestra takes flight

March 4, 2022
With drawings and painting lined up along the Prosper High School gym, TAEA Visual Arts Scholastic Event recognized art students in the annual VASE competition. Previously judged in person, this years event is going to be judged digitally.

Student artists put their talent on display at VASE

February 12, 2022
The monthly board meeting is being hosted at the admin building at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.

Monthly board meeting takes place on Tuesday

January 11, 2022
Assigned different regions in the world, AP Environmental Students have the opportunity to build farms. Students must take into account things like types and methods of farming, irrigation and erosion control, pesticide usage, to GMOs and the use of livestock.

APES students build their own farms

December 7, 2021
The Students for Environmental Action Club have been working on making sleeping mats to donate to homeless individuals. This project involves both social justice and welfare with environmental problems, junior Lauren Maher said.

Compost bins encourage campus sustainability

November 11, 2021
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[Photo] Haley Ward

November 11, 2021
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[Photo] Kaden Groom

November 11, 2021
The monthly board meeting is being hosted at the admin building at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.

Rezoning approved at November school board meeting

November 9, 2021

Annual Trunk R Treat returns after cancellation last year

October 26, 2021
Last Saturday, Redhawks headed to Centennial High School to compete with other FISD students at a UIL academic meet.

[Photo] Redhawks reign in UIL District 9-5A meet

March 29, 2022
Taking notes in the hallway, English IV students took part in a gallery walk Wednesday and Friday as they learned about the Renaissance. “It makes you think more than a traditional classroom setting, senior Temwa Symalla said.

[Photo] Walking and learning

October 22, 2021
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Senior Lauryn Hill puts up a block in hopes of running a successful defense. Hills enters Fridays game against Independence just three kills short of 1000 in her career.

Facing the Knights could lead to big night for Hill

October 8, 2021
Tennis is looking to bounce back after a 13-6 loss against Independence. With many athletes giving their all in practice, the team feels they have the potential to surpass expectations.

Playoff positioning on the line for tennis

September 21, 2021
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. Pictured above are mooncakes, which are Chinese treats with symbols imprinted on top.

Mid-Autumn Festival brings community, full moons, and mooncakes

September 21, 2021
With the start of the school year, all members of Red Rhythm are back to in-person practice. With this, the team is able to bring back many traditions they were unable to do last year.

Red Rhythm dances back into familiar routines

September 16, 2021
Pictured above: the theatre departments fall showing of Singing in the Rain, back in 2018. Within the span of a few months, freshman Nicholas Giles has experienced an entire musical production, while also finding a new hobby in the process. In this weeks edition of Artistic Expressions, Wingspan sits down with Giles as he talks about his passion for acting.

Theater opens the curtains for fall musical auditions

August 19, 2021
For many juniors on campus, Wednesday will be a double-header testing day as the U.S. History STAAR exam begins at 9 a.m., and the AP Physics 1 test begins at 12 p.m. “I think having both tests on the same day will be a challenge for sure,” U.S. History teacher Allen Harris said. “But when students get to college that is not an uncommon thing. Students get a preview of what taking exams in college is like and how to manage their studying.”

Double header testing day for many juniors

May 5, 2021
For many juniors on campus, Wednesday will be a double-header testing day as the U.S. History STAAR exam begins at 9 a.m., and the AP Physics 1 test begins at 12 p.m. “I think having both tests on the same day will be a challenge for sure,” U.S. History teacher Allen Harris said. “But when students get to college that is not an uncommon thing. Students get a preview of what taking exams in college is like and how to manage their studying.”

College Board makes changes to AP Physics exam

March 22, 2021
After practicing and perfecting their craft since the beginning of the school year, theatre will travel to Lebanon Trail for the One-Act Play competition where they will perform The Actors Nightmare.

Curtain opens for theatre UIL competition

March 18, 2021
Gone are the days of Zoom and virtual performances as orchestra is holding its fall concert Tuesday evening, beginning at 7 pm. The concert is the first live performance for orchestra in 18 months and comes with no COVID-19 restrictions in place.

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 arent equal with research firm eMarketer estimate e-commerce sales will increase by 18 percent in 2020.

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 Saturdays 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, sophomore Christine Verzo follows the music. Orchestra students in the process of auditions for All-Region choir attended a recent clinic to help finalize their pieces.

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. Pictured above are 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 Technologys 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
With this years TMEA All-State Convention cancelled, a socially distanced picnic is planned Monday at 7 p.m. for the orchestra students that made All-State. “I’m excited that we all get to be together and see each other in person! It’s been so isolating this year, so when we get a chance to talk and hang out safely, I look forward to it,” junior Julia Johnson said. “Ms. Blackstock and Ms. Lien are extremely considerate and thoughtful to help put this together for everyone.”

Orchestra celebrates Bach to school bash virtually

August 27, 2020
Playing her harp, former senior Urja Joshi advanced to Area after auditioning for the Region 24 All-Region Orchestra. As the competition this year has come to a close, the hard work and dedication students have undergone has payed off according to Orchestra Director Julia Blackstock.

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 its encouraged to stay home, some students are still committed to passing their drivers test.

Staying home means more practice time behind the wheel for some

May 15, 2020
Practicing with the orchestra, sophomore Christine Verzo follows the music. Orchestra students in the process of auditions for All-Region choir attended a recent clinic to help finalize their pieces.

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 schools 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 Bubbas, 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 programs 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
Plans for a public-private partnership with the City of Frisco and developer Craig Hall with FISD are in motion. The goal is to build a fine arts facility in Hall Park that would be an opportunity for many students and staff.

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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