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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
Harley Classe

Harley Classe, Editor-in-Chief

Harley is a senior in her third year of Wingspan and is so excited to be working with all of the amazing staff. Harley is Varsity cheer captain, StuCo vice president, Best Buddies vice president, and involved in many other clubs and organizations on and off campus. In her free time she loves watching movies, reading, and spending time outdoors. Previously she has held the role of Sports Editor and is so excited to continue writing.

Contact Harley: harley.classe.751@k12.friscoisd.org

All content by Harley Classe
In this weekly column, senior Harley Classe talks about her experiences as a third grade teacher.

Quotes From a Third Grade Class: personal space

November 16, 2022
In this weekly column, senior Harley Classe talks about her experiences as a third grade teacher.

Quotes From a Third Grade Class: the trouble with Google Translate

November 9, 2022
Wingspan’s featured athlete for 11/3 is senior Andrew Jáuregui.

Featured Athlete: Andrew Jáuregui

November 3, 2022
In this weekly column, senior Harley Classe talks about her experiences as a third grade teacher.

Quotes from a Third Grade Class: completing class

November 2, 2022
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what its like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: Karina Grokhovskaya

November 1, 2022
In this weekly column, senior Harley Classe talks about her experiences as a third grade teacher.

Quotes From a Third Grade Class: Boyfriends

October 26, 2022
In this weekly column, senior Harley Classe talks about her experiences as a third grade teacher.

Quotes from a 3rd Grade Class: losing the entire class

October 19, 2022
In this weekly column, senior Harley Classe talks about her experiences as a third grade teacher.

Quotes From a 3rd Grade Class: fish sticks

October 12, 2022
Senior Maria Oushalkas and her sister freshman Bella Oushalkas have been swimming side by side for nearly 9 years, and now they are taking the sister bond to the Redhawk swim team.

Sisters in Swim

October 6, 2022
The gym filled up with students Tuesday as they all attended the bingo event. The event was another in what many students feel has been a successful series of advisory events.

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Student Council members Lily Leyden, Finley Lofgren, Mary Jane McCurdy, and Scott McCord (left to right) waited at the doors of the gym. They greeted students as they filed in to play bingo.

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The next in their series of advisory events, Student Council hosted a bingo event. The event took place Tuesday, and drew in a variety of students.

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Students were on the edge of their seats as Tuesdays bingo event unfolded. Vying for prizes, many students felt the stakes were high as they tried to fill their boards.

[Photo] Bingo hits its mark

October 5, 2022
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what its like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: Alex Trevino

October 4, 2022
Wingspan’s featured athlete for 9/29 is senior Braden Cobb.

Featured Athlete: Braden Cobb

September 29, 2022
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what its like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: how we met

September 27, 2022
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what its like being in Wingspan.

[Photo] The Scoop: reporting for H-E-B

September 20, 2022
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.

Collin College scholarships benefit Dual Credit students

September 20, 2022
With an almost completely new team this season, the boys golf team returns to the courses. The team is optimistic about the upcoming season, with goals of heading to Regionals and State.

Boys’ golf swings into the start of their season

September 16, 2022
Frisco ISD is hosting their annual flu immunization clinics. There will be a clinic at Liberty on Sept. 7.

Flu immunization clinics begin Monday in Frisco ISD

August 30, 2022
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what its like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: our origin stories

August 30, 2022
This year, there is a shift in pep rally timing. Rather than taking place during fourth period, pep rallies will now take place during advisory

Pep rallies shift timing to advisory

August 24, 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.

Freshman class of 2026 starts off the year

August 17, 2022
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what its like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: an introduction

August 16, 2022
With expectations high, football is kicking of their season with their first scrimmage against the Panther Creek Panthers Friday at 7:00 p.m. at Panther Creek High School.

Football tackles new season

August 12, 2022
The opening of Panther Creek High School led to the readjusting of UIL districts. “With FISD schools in three different districts, this expands the opportunity for schools to make the playoffs,” Campus Athletic Coordinator Matt Swinnea said.

New Frisco ISD schools means new UIL districts

August 11, 2022
Pictured: football coaching staff stands on the field during summer practice. Football, track athletes, as well as Red Rhythm and Cheer began practices over the summer to prepare for the upcoming school year.

Summer practices set the stage for fall games

August 10, 2022
Counting down the last 5 days of school, Wingspan looks at the top sports moments of the year. Coming in at #1, football beats the previously undefeated Lovejoy Leopards after an almost 20 game losing streak just three years prior in 2019.

Top sports moment of 2021-2022: #1

May 20, 2022
Counting down the last 5 days of school, Wingspan looks at the top sports moments of the year. Coming in at #2, the Redhawk tennis team wins the UIL State Tennis Tournament for the second year in a row with the mixed doubles team winning the title; the first mixed doubles title in Frisco ISD history.

Top sports moment of 2021-2022: #2

May 19, 2022
Counting down the last 5 days of school, Wingspan looks at the top sports moments of the year. Coming in at #4, the girls’ relay teams advances to the UIL State Meet accompanied by two other runners, seniors Cam Wooley and Chris Johnson.

Top sports moment of 2021-2022: #3

May 18, 2022
Counting down the last 5 days of school, Wingspan looks at the top sports moments of the year. Coming in at #3, one Redhawk, junior Maria Oushalkas, represents the Redhawks as the only swimmer to qualify for the UIL State Meet, making it her third year in a row to compete at State.

Top sports moment of 2021-2022: #4

May 17, 2022
Counting down the last 5 days of school, Wingspan looks at the top sports moments of the year. Coming in at #5, both girls’ and boys’ basketball advanced into the playoffs with the girls’ team coming just one game shy of advancing to the state finals.

Top sports moment of 2021-2022: #5

May 16, 2022
Senior Cori Ross focuses in on her finish during practice as she prepares for the State UIL meet. Accompanied by two seniors competing for the boys, the girls relay team will take the track Friday.

Redhawk track and field athletes prepare for takeoff at state meet

May 12, 2022
The construction of a new track has limited the consistency of use of usual practice space for the Redhawks. However, for some, this added challenge comes as an advantage.

Track hurdles over unforeseen obstacles

May 11, 2022
This is what the average volleyball game looks like in high school. However, junior Scott McCord is looking to change the landscape opening the sport to all Redhawks.

One Redhawk hits it over the net

May 6, 2022
With the school year drawing to a close, Redhawk athletes are marking their time with their respective sport by creating ceiling tiles. These tiles stand to represent the accomplishments of the team.

[Photo] Sports draw their year to a close

May 3, 2022
Wingspans featured athlete for 4/28, featured on the left, is cheerleader sophomore Malia Willingham.

Featured Athlete: Malia Willingham

April 28, 2022
Senior Mitchell Kalka advanced to the Region-II 5A tournament on Monday and Tuesday, representing Liberty as the only Redhawk competing. For Kalka, this marks the end to his time as a Redhawk.

One Redhawk flies solo

April 21, 2022
Wingspans Featured Athlete for 4/7 is basketball player and track runner, junior Jonathan Dupree-Buford.

[Photo] Featured Athlete: Jonathan Dupree-Bufford

April 7, 2022
Junior Braden Cobb sets up for his tee shot on the 1st tee on day 2.

Golf takes a swing at districts

April 5, 2022
Senior Leslie Coyne setting up her approach shot on the 2nd hole on day 2.

Girls’ golf rolls out of district tournament

March 30, 2022
Senior Mitchell Kalka taking his tee shot on a par-4 6th. Swinging into the competition Wednesday, the team is determine to do their best.

Boys’ golf takes a new course of action

March 29, 2022
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[Photo] March Madness engulfs campus

March 17, 2022
Taking first and second in the forney preview, the boys golf team is proud of their efforts. With the girls not far behind, the teams are eager to see what the remainder of the season brings.

It’s a hole in one for Redhawk golf

March 16, 2022
Students on campus are participating in a Special Olympics bowling competition on Thursday. Throughout the day, members of partners PE and Best Buddies will be helping assist students.

[Photo] Shooting for success

March 4, 2022
Junior Braden Cobb takes his tee shot on the par-4 11th hole. Wanting as much preparation time before districts, the Redhawks kicked off the Coyote Classic tournament on Tuesday.

Boys’ golf swings high in Coyote Classic

March 2, 2022
The boys last tournament at Gentle Creek was shortened to 9 holes as a result of the poor weather conditions. However, the team will not let that stop them in their upcoming tournament Tuesday.

Golf goes for back to back wins

March 1, 2022
Girls and boys soccer move into their games Tuesday looking to continue round two of their district season. The athletes will take on the same competitors as before minus one team, the Heritage Coyotes.

Soccer shoots through second round of season

February 22, 2022
Wingspans Featured Athlete for 2/17 is golfer, junior Scott McCord.

Featured Athlete: Scott McCord

February 17, 2022
The girls golf team took home the runner up slot at the Adams Buffet Tournament. For now, the team hopes to continue to improve to bring home a first place trophy in their next tournament.

Golf swings into second

February 15, 2022
Teeing off at Oakmont Country Club, the girls golf team is in action on Monday as they prepare for the road to state. The girls District 9-5A golf tournament begins on March 28.

Heading to the course, girls’ golf tees off

February 14, 2022
Junior Anna Lyon listens for feedback from her coach seeking out areas of improvement. Lyon placed 13th on Thursday, one spot short of advancing to regionals.

Powerlifting pushes past predators

February 11, 2022
Preparing for the final meet of their 2022 season, powerlifting begins preparations for their final regular season meet. With junior Preston Mealy spotting his partner, the team is back in full force after a snow and ice delay.

Powerlifting closes out regular season

February 10, 2022

New seasons bring new assignments

February 7, 2022
Wingspans Featured Athlete for 2/3 is golfer, junior Braden Cobb.

Featured Athlete: Braden Cobb

February 3, 2022
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Opening their 2022-2023 season, boys basketball had a buzzer beater finish to win 51-49. Despite the win, the team believes they have more to prove this season.

[Photo] Boys' Basketball open season on a buzzer beater win

November 14, 2022
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With a busy break ahead, the boys basketball team plays the Naaman Forest Rangers at 7:00 p.m. and then on Monday, they’ll be heading to Lone Star High School for the Lone Star Shootout. This will be a good base to see how we stand with some teams in our district,” head coach Stephen Friar said.

[Photo] Boys' basketball aiming to soar over break

November 18, 2022
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Streaking towards the basket, junior Trenton Walters (#2) looks to score an easy two with teammate Jonathan Dupree-Buford (#5) trails behind as Heritages Taven Washington (#4) tries to catch up on in the Redhawks 65-63 win on Tuesday in The Nest.

[Photo] Wins over Heritage keep basketball teams in prime playoff position

February 2, 2022
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With Redhawks on either side, the Heritage Coyotes struggle to find an open shot. With Coyotes eager to score, #5, Jonathan Dupree-Buford, and #23, Jacobe Coleman, block the shot.

[Photo] Boys' basketball dribbles into playoffs

February 22, 2022
Attempting to defend the basket, the Redhawks are focused in on their defense. To stay ahead #23 Jacobe Coleman looks to block the shot.

[Photo] Boys' basketball bounces back

February 17, 2022
Looking to shoot and score, the Redhawks have the ball. Trying to find an open teammate, #11 Tristen Kailey gears up to pass the ball.

[Photo] Basketball bounces back better than before

February 15, 2022
Tipping the ball in favor of his team, #5 Jonathan Dupree-Buford sets the tone for the game. With hopes of seeing another win, the boys are eager for the game to come.

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