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Jordan Battey

Jordan Battey, Staff Reporter

Jordan Battey is a sophomore, and this is her first year as part of the Wingspan staff. Jordan is an active member of Liberty Theatre, and is looking forward to a future in liberal arts. She can probably be found drinking either iced coffee or boba tea at any given time, while begging you to watch her newest Netflix obsession. She is passionate about creating art, traveling, judging people by their astrology sign, and attempting to read classics. Jordan loves writing, and is excited to see what her first year with the Wingspan team will bring!

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Now with three co-hosts, Michael Martin, Athena Tseng, and Jordan Battey talk about everyday things in the light-hearted podcast Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt.

Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt: college tips

May 21, 2021
As of May 17, 397 supply kits and 283 backpacks have been donated as a part of the district's Back to School Palooza. “By hosting this event, it allows the community, residents, and parents to bless our economically disadvantaged students,” Frisco ISD Community Outreach Liaison Sharon White said.

Back to School Palooza to provide supplies to students

May 18, 2021
Now with three co-hosts, Michael Martin, Athena Tseng, and Jordan Battey talk about everyday things in the light-hearted podcast Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt.

Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt: AP testing

May 14, 2021
Freshman Joy Kim was recognized for her exemplary achievement in visual arts by earning a Gold Seal in VASE’s annual competition.

Redhawk awarded Gold Seal in VASE competition

May 7, 2021
Now with three co-hosts, Michael Martin, Athena Tseng, and Jordan Battey talk about everyday things in the light-hearted podcast Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt.

Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt: future advice

May 7, 2021
Now with three co-hosts, Michael Martin, Athena Tseng, and Jordan Battey talk about everyday things in the light-hearted podcast Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt.

Dumb, Dumber Dumbezt: injuries

April 30, 2021
After rehearsing for months, Red Rhythm gets ready to put on their spring showcase, Ultimate Adventure: Elements of Earth, which will be held in the auditorium this weekend.

Dancing into the weekend, Red Rhythm prepares for spring showcase

April 22, 2021
Now with three co-hosts, Michael Martin, Athena Tseng, and Jordan Battey talk about everyday things in the light-hearted podcast Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt.

Dumb, Dumber Dumbezt: discord

April 22, 2021
Diversify Our Narrative Frisco team members gather on Zoom for a meeting. The student-led campaign dedicated to fighting for more diverse and anti-racist curriculum in classrooms is currently seeking new team members for the 2021-2022 school year with applications due Wednesday at 11:59 p.m.

Applications open for new Diversify Our Narrative members

April 20, 2021
Now with three co-hosts, Michael Martin, Athena Tseng, and Jordan Battey talk about everyday things in the light-hearted podcast Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt.

Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt: The Legend of Korra

April 16, 2021
Students in tenth and eleventh grade have the opportunity to exclude a Fine Arts or Athletics program from their class rank calculation until April 16th. Eligible courses include Theatre, Tech Theatre, Dance, Drill Team, Athletic Trainer, Band, Color Guard, Athletics/Manager, Choir, and Orchestra.

Annual GPA Opt-Out opportunity is presented to students

April 9, 2021
Now with three co-hosts, Michael Martin, Athena Tseng, and Jordan Battey talk about everyday things in the light-hearted podcast Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt.

Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt: cartoons and painting

April 9, 2021
College Board has officially released their plans for this year's AP testing, with regards to COVID-19 restrictions.

STAAR resumes after year-long pause

April 1, 2021
Now with three co-hosts, Michael Martin, Athena Tseng, and Jordan Battey talk about everyday things in the light-hearted podcast Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt.

Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt: asynchronous learning days

March 26, 2021
Sophomore Kamarri Askew performs on stage during early last school year in Oct. 2019. The school’s UIL One Act cast and crew members competed in the Zone B contest in the UIL One Act Play competition on Thursday, performing The Actor’s Nightmare by Christopher Durang, with a final performance for friends and family scheduled for Tuesday.

Closing the curtain on “The Actor’s Nightmare”

March 23, 2021
Now with three co-hosts, Michael Martin, Athena Tseng, and Jordan Battey talk about everyday things in the light-hearted podcast Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt.

Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt: TV shows

March 19, 2021
Starting Wednesday AP Seminar students will begin to present their Team Multimedia projects. Students' scores will be part of the AP test in the spring.

AP Seminar students present Team Multimedia project

March 17, 2021
Now with three co-hosts, Michael Martin, Athena Tseng, and Jordan Battey talk about everyday things in the light-hearted podcast Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt.

Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt: the new mask mandate

March 5, 2021
Dedicated to give students real-world experience in their desired field of study, the ISM program applications for the 2021-2022 school year are due Friday.

ISM application window closes Friday

March 4, 2021
A gallery of the national winners of the contest can be viewed at the Scholastic Art and Writing website (https://www.artandwriting.org/gallery). One of these winners, sophomore Madhalasa Iyer, won a Gold Key award, the highest level of recognition, in the Science Fiction and Fantasy category for her short story, “Epiphora”, and an Honorable Mention in Poetry for “Fog of War”.

Two Redhawks recognized by Scholastic for writing

February 23, 2021
Now with three co-hosts, Michael Martin, Athena Tseng, and Jordan Battey talk about everyday things in the light-hearted podcast Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt.

Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt: Texas weather

February 12, 2021
In an interview with CNN on Dec. 3., president Biden mentioned that he is “going to keep [his] commitment that the administration, both in the White House and outside in the Cabinet, is going to look like the country.” 

Biden’s Cabinet diversity

February 10, 2021
Now with three co-hosts, Michael Martin, Athena Tseng, and Jordan Battey talk about everyday things in the light-hearted podcast Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt.

Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt: anime and K-pop

February 5, 2021
Now with three co-hosts, Michael Martin, Athena Tseng, and Jordan Battey talk about everyday things in the light-hearted podcast Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt.

Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt: extracurriculars and study methods

January 29, 2021

Grub Girls: taco taste test

January 29, 2021
Now with three co-hosts, Michael Martin, Athena Tseng, and Jordan Battey talk about everyday things in the light-hearted podcast Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt.

Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt: the presidential inauguration

January 23, 2021
Freshman Joy Kim was recognized for her exemplary achievement in visual arts by earning a Gold Seal in VASE’s annual competition.

Art UIL moves online through VASE

January 22, 2021
Now with three co-hosts, Michael Martin, Athena Tseng, and Jordan Battey talk about everyday things in the light-hearted podcast Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt.

Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt: dreams and super abilities

January 15, 2021
PAP English II classes have a new unit this year, incorporating Shakespeare and current events. “I want the students to develop an interest in Shakespeare, and an understanding of what he wrote, and how he expressed thematic elements, especially in regard to how they tie into the focus on forgiveness,” teacher David Volkmar said.

PAP English II introduces new unit

January 11, 2021
Now with three co-hosts, Michael Martin, Athena Tseng, and Jordan Battey talk about everyday things in the light-hearted podcast Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt.

Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt: the Capitol breach

January 8, 2021
Now with three co-hosts, Michael Martin, Athena Tseng, and Jordan Battey talk about everyday things in the light-hearted podcast Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt.

Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt: Christmas break

December 18, 2020
As their last assignment of the semester, humanities students created a piece of artwork to highlight a topic in history that less commonly understood. “West Africa stood out to me as a large group of people that didn’t have a voice when it came to staying as their own people and culture,” Swartz said. “I put this topic into my art by revealing how the French expanded their culture on the Africans, which formed high and low social classes.

Humanities highlights history through art

December 17, 2020
Now with three co-hosts, Michael Martin, Athena Tseng, and Jordan Battey talk about everyday things in the light-hearted podcast Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt.

Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt: the new year

December 11, 2020
Auditions are Wednesday and Thursday for theater's new show

Theater UIL in the process of adjustments

December 9, 2020
Now with three co-hosts, Michael Martin, Athena Tseng, and Jordan Battey talk about everyday things in the light-hearted podcast Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt.

Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt: Thanksgiving break

December 4, 2020
Now with three co-hosts, Michael Martin, Athena Tseng, and Jordan Battey talk about everyday things in the light-hearted podcast Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt.

Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt: Thanksgiving

November 20, 2020
Though the Homecoming dance this year is unable to happen due to precautions, StuCo decorates the school in hopes that spirit week can continue.

Students find their own take on homecoming

November 20, 2020
Now with three co-hosts, Michael Martin, Athena Tseng, and Jordan Battey talk about everyday things in the light-hearted podcast Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt.

Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt: homecoming

November 13, 2020
Following the required COVID guidelines, clubs are now allowed to meet in person. Though clubs are still allowed to meet virtually, those that meet at school will have to wear masks, remain 6 feet among members, and wear hand-sanitizer upon entry and exit of the room.

Clubs now allowed to meet in-person

November 12, 2020
Now with three co-hosts, Michael Martin, Athena Tseng, and Jordan Battey talk about everyday things in the light-hearted podcast Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt.

Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt: the election

November 6, 2020
From the right angle, the light perfectly illuminates Senior Michael Martin's pumpkin carving of a bird sitting peacefully atop a branch with little details of leaves.

Pumpkin carving contest winner announced

November 6, 2020
Now with three co-hosts, Michael Martin, Athena Tseng, and Jordan Battey talk about everyday things in the light-hearted podcast Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt.

Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt: Taylor Swift

October 30, 2020

Grub Girls: nuggets

October 30, 2020
Different ways to celebrate Halloween

Different ways to celebrate Halloween

October 30, 2020
As students navigate the school year, both in-person and virtual students have had to adapt to certain changes. Among said changes, chemistry labs takes its place.

Chemistry labs adapt to follow social distancing guidelines

October 23, 2020
Students in Child Development take on a new project requiring them complete four full periods of school while wearing a pregnancy simulator. The experience provided students with a new perspective among multiple other revelations.

Pregnancy project provides fresh outlook

October 14, 2020
Students in Humanities are reading the well known book Animal Farm as a way to broaden their knowledge in literature. “Instead of the old wordy books that are hard to digest, Animal Farm makes it really fun and interesting for people who want to learn about a historic point in time,

Humanities classes read timeless book for new perspective

October 9, 2020
The annual Frisco Community Parade has been cancelled in light of COVID-19. On typical year, school organizations such as football, band, and Red Rhythm would participate in the event.

Frisco Community Parade cancelled due to COVID restrictions

October 1, 2020

Grub Girls: coffee

September 26, 2020
Now with three co-hosts, Michael Martin, Athena Tseng, and Jordan Battey talk about everyday things in the light-hearted podcast Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbezt.

Dumb, Dumber, & Dumbezt: Tik Tok ban

September 25, 2020
A freshman's guide for starting the year strong

A freshman’s guide for starting the year strong

September 16, 2020
The Improv troupe plays a game in the theatre room last school year. Now restricted to virtual, theatre teacher Heather Willingham has formed an opportunity for students through Zoom workshops, where they can hone their improv skills.

Improv Club improve skills through online workshops

September 14, 2020
According to Dr. Stephanie Mueller, health screenings across Texas have gone up 184 percent while locally student hospitalizations have gone up 241 percent. Mueller understands that this dramatic shift in wellness level due to COVID-19 has left many across the district feeling isolated and helpless.

Freshmen adjust to high school while beginning online

August 24, 2020
Using real life issues such as asthma, biology students had to tackle a issue as part of a final project.

Students try to find solutions to society’s health issues

May 26, 2020
During this period filled with uncertainty and instability, Wingspan's Jordan Battey stresses the importance of staying healthy both mentally and physically.

Keeping your mind and body healthy

May 4, 2020
Humanities students are pictured working on a project back in September to expand their knowledge on topics of ancient civilizations.

Humanities students review two years of content online

April 28, 2020
Pursuing a career in the arts, doesn't necessarily mean being an artist of some sort as Art 1 and PreAP Art 1 students are learning in a project in which they are researching possible careers in art.

Taking art beyond the classroom, students research possible careers

April 24, 2020
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[PHOTO] COVID-19 is nothing like the flu

April 6, 2020
Dance 1 students were tasked with the challenge of choreographing their own solo. However, students wish they were able to receive feedback from their peers.

Dance 1 creates their own solo

April 6, 2020
Freshman Kamarri Askew performing on stage earlier this year. Theatre 2 will longer put on its rendition of 𝘛𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘧𝘵𝘩 𝘕𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 at Scarborough Fair’s annual Student Day as the event has been cancelled due to COVID-19.

Show won’t go on as Scarborough Fair cancels Student Day

April 2, 2020
Students that checked out Chromebooks must return them to the library on Wednesday. Freshmen who are part of the district's 1:1 laptop Initiative do not have to return their device.

eLearning receives mixed responses from students and staff

March 23, 2020
PAP English II classes have a new unit this year, incorporating Shakespeare and current events. “I want the students to develop an interest in Shakespeare, and an understanding of what he wrote, and how he expressed thematic elements, especially in regard to how they tie into the focus on forgiveness,” teacher David Volkmar said.

Library goes on tour as Hamilton takes books to go

March 4, 2020
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