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WINGSPAN
The student news site of Liberty High School in Frisco, Texas

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Karina Grokhovskaya

Karina Grokhovskaya, Executive Producer

Karina Grokhovskaya is a Junior in her third year in broadcast and is one of the executive producers for the WTV daily update. She is also in her first year on the debate team. In her free time, she loves to ice skate, read, and hang out with her friends. She is excited to be able to take on a higher leadership role and for all that is to come this school year.

Contact Karina: karina.grokhovskaya.807@k12.friscoisd.org

All content by Karina Grokhovskaya

[Video] May 18 Daily Update

May 18, 2023

[Video] May 12 Daily Update

May 12, 2023

[Video] May 4 Daily Update

May 4, 2023

[Video] May 2 Daily Update

May 2, 2023

[Video] April 14 Daily update

April 14, 2023

[Video] April 6 Daily Update

April 6, 2023

[Video] March 30 Daily Update

March 30, 2023

[Video] March 24 Daily Update

March 24, 2023

A change for a cause close to the heart

Karina Grokhovskaya, Executive Producer
March 23, 2023

[Video] March 20 Daily Update

March 20, 2023

[Video] March 6 Daily Update

March 6, 2023
In this weekly podcast, editor in chief Athena Tseng and social media editor Jordan Battey talk about a variety of topics regarding high school.

Dumb and Dumber: friendship

Athena Tseng and Karina Grokhovskaya
March 3, 2023

[Video] February 27 Daily Update

February 27, 2023

[Video] February 23 Daily Update

February 23, 2023

[Video] February 15 Daily Update

February 15, 2023

[Video] February 9 Daily Update

February 9, 2023

[Video] February 3 No School

February 3, 2023

[Video] January 30 Daily Update

January 30, 2023

[Video] January 24 Daily Update

January 24, 2023

[Video] January 18 Daily Update

January 18, 2023
The removal of library books due to inappropriate material has been a nationwide trend, and it has landed in FISD. The FISD Board of Trustees have voted on the removal of books, and Frisco citizens, such as State Representative Jared Patterson, have challenged books in schools.

[Photo] Battle over school library books continues

January 13, 2023

High school students: professional sports opportunities

Karina Grokhovskaya, Executive Producer
January 13, 2023

[Video] January 10 Daily Update

January 10, 2023

[Video] December 12 Daily Update

December 12, 2022
In many places on campus, students can be seen watching the 2022 World Cup. It has become a phenomenon with staff and students tuning in for many of the games.

[Photo] From Qatar to campus, the World Cup takes over

December 9, 2022

[Video] December 5 Daily Update

December 5, 2022
Registration for Dual Credit classes for the 23-24 school year is now open. Those already in a Dual Credit class need to register as a Returning Dual Credit Student, and more information can be found on the Collin College website.

Dual Credit Information Night series begins Wednesday

Maya Silberman and Karina Grokhovskaya
November 29, 2022

[Video] November 28 Daily Update

November 28, 2022

[Video] Swifties and scalpers rush to buy tickets for Taylor Swift’s tour

Maya Silberman, Managing Editor
November 17, 2022

[Video] November 16 Daily Update

November 16, 2022

[Video] Helping give hope to breast cancer patients

Karina Grokhovskaya, WTV Executive Producer
November 11, 2022

[Video] November 10 Daily Update

November 10, 2022
Early voting for local elections closes Tuesday. Polling places are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday for Election Day, and are required to go to their designated polling location if they vote on Saturday.

[Photo] Voting site on campus for midterm elections

November 8, 2022

[Video] Seniors put a twist on headchopper routine

Grant Milleson, Staff Reporter
November 4, 2022

[Video] November 3 Daily Update

November 3, 2022
The FEF application includes portions of academic and financial information and requires two teacher recommendations. The scholarship has helped FISD students since 1999. This years FEF application closes Thursday at 4 p.m.

FISD receives top A rating for financial management

Karina Grokhovskaya, Executive Producer
October 28, 2022

[Video] October 28 Daily Update

October 28, 2022

[Video] October 24 Daily Update

October 24, 2022

[Video] October 19 Daily Update

October 19, 2022

[Video] October 17 Daily Update

October 17, 2022
The deadline to sign up for an online practice version of the SAT is Friday at 5 p.m. The $10 fee for the test can be paid via onlineschoolfees.com.

Deadline to register for online mock SAT is hours away

Karina Grokhovskaya, WTV Executive Producer
October 14, 2022
Every month, Porter selects one student from each of her classes who meets her criteria and places an apple with their name on the apple wall. Now, her students are well aware of what Porter is looking for.

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Porters criteria is not limited to debate skills. To make it onto the wall, students not only need good grades, but they also need to be a good person.

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Awarding achievement, debate teacher Michelle Porter uses apples as a reward system for debate students. Once a month, students have the chance to be added to the apple wall.

[Photo] An apple a day keeps debate students engaged

October 21, 2022
“I have a reward system. Its a student of the month system,” Porter said. “I have an apple wall, and then, their names go on an apple on the apple wall, so, it kind of goes hand-in-hand with my theory of apple showing appreciation for education.”

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“At first, I was like, oh, wow! I made it,” freshman Isha Bang said. “Then I was pretty happy because, like, I did a pretty good job, I guess.”

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Senior Denys Slater is in advanced debate, and was awarded an apple earlier this year. For many students, such as Denys, the apple rewards helps students feel appreciated for their hard work.

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[Video] October 11 Daily Update

October 11, 2022
With a blue letter and number tile waiting, senior Ethan Ashmore gets a round of Bingo started at Tuesdays Student Council event.

[Photo] Bingo hits its mark

October 5, 2022

[Video] October 3 Daily Update

October 3, 2022

[Video] September 26 Daily Update

September 26, 2022
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Tour of H-E-B

September 21, 2022

[Video] Redhawks buzzing with excitement as H-E-B makes North Texas debut

Maya Silberman and Erika Pernis
September 21, 2022
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what its like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: reporting for H-E-B

Athena Tseng, Erika Pernis, Karina Grokhovskaya, Varun Saravanan, and Maya Silberman
September 20, 2022

[Video] September 19 Daily Update

September 19, 2022
Frisco ISD is holding a meeting to raise awareness for parents on human trafficking. The meeting will be held at the district administration building, and the link to RSVP can be found on the FISD website.

[Photo] Bathrooms, books, and bills discussed at monthly board meeting

September 13, 2022

[Video] Board of Trustees holds meeting Monday

Karina Grokhovskaya, Executive Producer
September 12, 2022

[Video] Frisco Police encourages women to join law enforcement

Karina Grokhovskaya, Executive Producer
September 9, 2022

[Video] September 9 Daily Update

September 9, 2022

[Video] September 7 Daily Update

September 7, 2022

[Video] August 29 Daily Update

August 29, 2022

[Video] August 19 Daily Update

August 19, 2022

[Video] Frisco ISD updates COVID-19 protocols

Maya Silberman, Managing Editor
August 17, 2022

[Video] August 16 Daily Update

August 16, 2022

[Video] August 15 Daily Update

August 15, 2022

[Video] August 11 Daily Update

August 11, 2022

Taking a tour of the nest

Karina Grokhovskaya, WTV Executive Producer
August 10, 2022

[Video] August 10 Daily Update

August 10, 2022

[Video] May 19 Daily Update

May 19, 2022

[Video] May 11 Daily Update

May 11, 2022

[Video] May 3 Daily Update

May 3, 2022

[Video] April 29 Daily Update

April 29, 2022

[Video] April 22 Daily Update

April 22, 2022

[Video] April 14 Daily Update

April 14, 2022

[Video] April 6 Daily Update

April 6, 2022

[Video] March 29 Daily Update

March 29, 2022

UIL to take district stage

Karina Grokhovskaya, WTV Producer
March 25, 2022
Volunteering shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine, Ella Grokhovskaya (second from the left), the mother of sophomore Karina Grokhovskaya, has spent the last few weeks near the Slovakia border helping Ukraine refugees.

[Photo] War in Ukraine impacting Redhawks

March 22, 2022

[Video] March 21 Daily Update

March 21, 2022

[Video] March 17 Daily Update

March 17, 2022

[Video] March 4 Daily Update

March 4, 2022
AcDec recently competed in their last competition of the school year and placed tenth overall in the state and with several individual awards.

AcDec team shines during competiton

Karina Grokhovskaya, WTV Executive Producer
February 28, 2022

[Video] February 22 Daily Update

February 22, 2022

[Video] February 10 Daily Update

February 10, 2022

[Video] February 4 No School

February 4, 2022

Cheer leaps and bounds in Zumba workout

Karina Grokhovskaya and Caroline Caruso
February 2, 2022

[Video] Campus technology refresh begins

Karina Grokhovskaya, WTV Producer
February 1, 2022

[Video] January 27 Daily Update

January 27, 2022

[Video] January 14 Daily Update

January 14, 2022

[Video] January 6 Daily Update

January 6, 2022

[Video] December 16 Daily Update

December 16, 2021
Middle school #18 and the first intermediate school of FISD have been named, Shana Wortham Intermediate School and Richard Wilkinson Middle School.

2022-23 FISD school calendar confirmed

Karina Grokhovskaya, WTV Producer
December 14, 2021
This months board meeting is going to cover the new middle school, next years school calendar, and paid leave.

Monthly school board meeting Monday

Karina Grokhovskaya, WTV Producer
December 13, 2021
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