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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

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Hannah Beeler

Hannah Beeler, Social Media Manager/Staff Reporter

Hannah is a senior and this is her fourth year contributing to Wingspan. Hannah is a four year veteran and Captain of Red Rhythm. She loves boba, baking and binging Netflix and you’ll often find her hanging out with friends and family. Hannah hopes to one day pursue a career in education and become an elementary school teacher.

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

All content by Hannah Beeler
Family Science Night is taking place Thursday night, and it is outer space themed. It's an opportunity for high school students to showcase their learning in a creative and engaging way to elementary and middle schoolers.

Family Science Night booths are out of this world

Hannah Beeler, Staff Reporter
April 20, 2023
AP Biology students put their knowledge into practice with a recent ecology grant project. They had to submit a proposal solving an ecological problem.

Solving problems one project at a time

Hannah Beeler, Staff Reporter
April 3, 2023

Winter Guard will fly high at Frisco Flag Night

Hannah Beeler, Staff Reporter
February 24, 2023
Red Rhythm performed in the annual Frisco ISD dance show off Wednesday evening at Wakeland HS. Senior Gabby Stile’s believes that show-offs are a great opportunity for all of the teams involved. “I think show offs is really beneficial because it’s such a positive environment,” she said.

Red Rhythm leaps to district show-offs Wednesday

Hannah Beeler
January 26, 2023
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[Photo] Bringing a smile to the community, one dessert at a time

Varun Saravanan, Executive Producer
December 22, 2022
Band and orchestra students are coming together Tuesday and Wednesday at 7 p.m. to perform together as part of their winter concerts in the auditorium. This yearly tradition serves as a chance for students to connect over music.

Band and orchestra student join forces for winter concerts

Hannah Beeler and Grant Milleson
December 13, 2022
Students for Environmental Action Club uses plastic bags to create mats which are then sent to animal shelters. “They're mainly intended to be donated to shelters across Dallas because they're versatile and extremely good at trapping heat in the cold months,” SEA Officer Srilasya Kamma said.

SEA builds outside the box with eco-bricks project

Hannah Beeler, Staff Reporter
December 2, 2022
Theatre students will participate in the Texas Thespians Festival Thursday through Saturday. The festival serves as an opportunity for students to immerse themselves in the theatre world.

Thespians immerse themselves in a world of theatre

Hannah Beeler, Staff Reporter
November 18, 2022
Red Rhythm spent Thursday helping out with Anderson Elementary's specials in the art, music, and wellness classes as well as in the library with stem activities.

Thursday specials become special with Red Rhythm

Hannah Beeler, Staff Reporter
November 18, 2022
For sophomore Kris Jensen, the dream of running away to join the circus is still very much alive, albeit with a twist. Jensen began doing circus during the pandemic, with a variety of art forms, but now focuses on aerial silks.

Sophomore Kris Jensen takes flight with aerial silks

Hannah Beeler, Staff Reporter
November 17, 2022
On Saturday, the Redhawks debate team competed at the UIL Invitational competition at Rock Hill High School. “I enjoyed this competition at Rock Hill High School as the topics I got were very strong, and in the moment I had fun speaking about my newfound knowledge on niche issues,” junior Riya Sharma said.

Debate starts the year off strong with three first place victories

Hannah Beeler, Social Media Manager
September 26, 2022
To start off the year, booster clubs on campus are hosting Redhawk Rally on Saturday.

Redhawk Rally starts off the school year

Hannah Beeler, Staff Reporter
August 12, 2022
Pictured: Red Rhythm dance squad poses for a picture. Red Rhythm hit the roads over the summer as they traveled to Lakeway, TX for their annual dance camp. The team not only worked on their skills, but they worked on cooperation and bonding as well.

Leaping across the state for annual dance camp

Hannah Beeler, Staff Reporter
August 10, 2022
AP U.S. History students have the opportunity to learn about immigration through a migration research project. Students have creative freedom in how they present their project over one of various different ethnic groups to the United States.

PTSA kicks off Teacher Appreciation Week

Hannah Beeler, Staff Reporter
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

Hannah Beeler, Staff Reporter
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

Hannah Beeler, Staff Reporter
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

Hannah Beeler, Staff Reporter
March 4, 2022
The Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) has awarded Frisco ISD the 2023-24 District of Distinction Award for the fifth year in a row. This puts Frisco ISD in the top 1.3% of all visual art programs across the state.

Student artists put their talent on display at VASE

Hannah Beeler, Staff Reporter
February 12, 2022
Frisco ISD has opened applications for the district committees. The applications consist of roles for the District Advisory Council, Legislative Leadership Council, Library Reconsideration Committee, Safety and Security Committee, School Health Advisory Committee, Special Education Parent Committee, and Student Advisory Committee.

Monthly board meeting takes place on Tuesday

Hannah Beeler, Staff Reporter
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

Hannah Beeler, Staff Reporter
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

Hannah Beeler, Staff Reporter
November 11, 2021
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[Photo] Haley Ward

November 11, 2021
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[Photo] Kaden Groom

November 11, 2021
Frisco ISD has opened applications for the district committees. The applications consist of roles for the District Advisory Council, Legislative Leadership Council, Library Reconsideration Committee, Safety and Security Committee, School Health Advisory Committee, Special Education Parent Committee, and Student Advisory Committee.

Rezoning approved at November school board meeting

Hannah Beeler, Staff Reporter
November 9, 2021

Annual Trunk R Treat returns after cancellation last year

Stephanie Chung and Hannah Beeler
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 Friday's game against Independence just three kills short of 1000 in her career.

Facing the Knights could lead to big night for Hill

Hannah Beeler, Staff Reporter
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

Hannah Beeler, Staff Reporter
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

Hannah Beeler, Staff Reporter
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

Hannah Beeler, Staff Reporter
September 16, 2021
Pictured above: the theatre department's 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 week's 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

Hannah Beeler, Staff Reporter
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

Hannah Beeler, Staff Reporter
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

Hannah Beeler, Staff Reporter
March 22, 2021
Redhawk theatre began their first rehearsals Monday for Spongebob Squarepants: The Musical. For the cast, the opportunity to bring these cartoon characters to life is one that they are looking forward to.

Curtain opens for theatre UIL competition

Hannah Beeler, Staff Reporter
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

Hannah Beeler, Staff Reporter
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

Hannah Beeler, Staff Reporter
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

Hannah Beeler, Staff Reporter
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

Hannah Beeler, Staff Reporter
January 27, 2021
Black Friday is iconic for its hectic lines, crazy hours and steep sales. However, there has been a recent shift, with many shoppers opting to go online for Cyber Monday.

Pandemic changes holiday shopping

Hannah Beeler, Staff Reporter
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

Hannah Beeler, Staff Reporter
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

Hannah Beeler, Staff Reporter
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

Hannah Beeler, Staff Reporter
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

Hannah Beeler, Staff Reporter
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

Hannah Beeler, Staff Reporter
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

Hannah Beeler, Staff Reporter
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

Hannah Beeler and Saachi Kuchu
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

Hannah Beeler, Staff Reporter
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

Hannah Beeler, Staff Reporter
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

Hannah Beeler, Staff Reporter
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

Hannah Beeler, Staff Reporter
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

Ashika Deshpande, Staff Reporter
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

Hannah Beeler, Staff Reporter
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

Hannah Beeler, Staff Reporter
August 31, 2020
With this year's 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

Hannah Beeler, Staff Reporter
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

Hannah Beeler, Guest Contributor
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

Hannah Beeler, Guest Contributor
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

Hannah Beeler, Guest Contributer
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

Hannah Beeler, Guest Contributor
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

Hannah Beeler, Guest Contributor
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

Hannah Beeler, Guest Contributor
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

Hannah Beeler, Guest Contributor
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

Hannah Beeler, Guest Contributor
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

Hannah Beeler, Guest Contributor
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

Hannah Beeler, Guest Contributor
February 28, 2020
Fine Arts all came together to put on Winter Extravaganza Thursday and Friday. The show features band, color guard, orchestra, Red Rhythm, and theatre.

Orchestras showcase progress at UIL

Hannah Beeler, Guest Contributor
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

Hannah Beeler, Guest Contributor
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

Hannah Beeler, Guest Contributor
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

Hannah Beeler, Guest Contributor
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

Hannah Beeler, Guest Contributor
February 4, 2020
After rescheduling, band is finally performing Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at their Midwinter concert. Redhawks are excited to show off the music they have been working on in class.

New club helps musicians prepare for auditions

Hannah Beeler, Guest contributer
January 28, 2020
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.

Chinese New Year starts Saturday

Hannah Beeler, Guest Contributor
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

Hannah Beeler, Guest Contributor
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

Hannah Beeler, Guest Contributer
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

Hannah Beeler, Guest Contributor
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

Hannah Beeler, Guest Contributor
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

Hannah Beeler, Guest Contributor
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

Hannah Beeler, Guest Contributor
September 24, 2019
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