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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
Katharina Santos

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter

Katharina Santos is a senior and staff reporter for Wingspan. She is a member of NHS and president of 3:16 Bible Study. You can often find her sipping on a cold glass of Kombucha, editing someone’s senior pictures or blogging. In the future, Katharina plans on becoming a registered dietician and a personal trainer. If you want to get on her bad side, call her “Kat” and tell her she has protein deficiency from not eating any meat. What makes her the happiest is listening to Hillsong, cuddling with her English Bulldog Gucci, Chick-Fil-A barbecue sauce, and making people laugh.

Contact Katharina: katharina.santos.670@k12.friscoisd.org

 

All content by Katharina Santos
Technology as well as a decrease in physical activity has all played a role in this nation's epidemic. Childhood obesity has impacted one in every five children between the ages of two and 19.

Obesity weighs down on nation’s youth

Katharina Santos and Eden Brim
September 10, 2019
Balancing classwork and the viola, freshman Sarah Boutouis spends much of her time not at school on the rink with her synchronized skating team. Constantly striving for improvement along with spending time with her teammates keeps Boutouis going.

Featured Athlete: Sarah Boutouis

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter
May 14, 2019
After getting a start in the sport with a close friend, sophomore Sian Mignot has stuck to the sport of lacrosse since then. Through the sport, she has created strong bonds with her teammates and feels like they are a family.

Featured Athlete: Sian Mignot

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter
May 7, 2019
From fresh salads to filling wraps, Wingspan's Katharina Santos shares her opinions on the restaurant.

Salata review

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter
May 3, 2019
Destination Health (no longer updated)

Destination Health (no longer updated)

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter
May 3, 2019
After getting a start in gymnastics, senior Kristen Masucci decided to give track and field a shot. She now participates in pole vaulting and enjoys being on the Redhawk team.

Featured Athlete: Kristen Masucci

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter
May 1, 2019
Senior, Katharina Santos, takes a look on the controversy over genetic modification.

OMG GMOs

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter
May 1, 2019
Senior, Katharina Santos, takes a look on the controversy over genetic modification.

Senior Hallie Winterbauer smiles at a football game as part of Red Rhythm. For Winterbauer, the relationships and people in drill team are her favorite part of Red Rhythm.

Featured Athlete: Hallie Winterbauer

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter
April 23, 2019
Orchestra is switching things up. Instead of learning music from their instruments, they are singing before class. This is being done to help the students' hearing ability.

Orchestra learning through singing

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter
April 18, 2019
Senior Katharina Santos provides insight on the art of being selfish and self-care.

You matter

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter
April 18, 2019
Varsity baseball player sophomore Owen Archer began playing the sport after seeing his brother play. Besides being a part of the team, Archer enjoys the personal growth that can come from partaking in the sport.

Featured Athlete: Owen Archer

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter
April 16, 2019
Despite the difficulty of getting the technique down, senior Nelly Chimal-Hernandez enjoys competing in powerlifting with her friends and teammates.

Featured Athlete: Nelly Chimal-Hernandez

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter
April 9, 2019
Tennis played for the opportunity to advance to Regionals at the District 9-5A tournament. Both junior Sarvesh Ramachandran and sophomore Yatin Pokle will move on to Regionals at Allen High School on April 17, 2019.

Boys’ doubles team advances to tennis regionals

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter
April 8, 2019
Making movies to understand the past

Making movies to understand the past

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter
April 8, 2019
Years after being diagnosed with vitiligo and alopecia, senior Shenal Christian has grown in confidence in her body. Now, she shares her story with others who may be going through similar situations.

[Photo] Shenal’s story

Shenal Christian, Guest Contributor
April 5, 2019
The tennis team takes the courts all day Tuesday as they plan in the district tournament. The teams main goal is to qualify for regionals, and showcase all of their hard work.

Tennis nears season end with district tournament

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter
April 2, 2019
AP art students practice working with cold wax. The new medium can add to the student's portfolios and add texture.

Art students explore waxy medium

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter
March 28, 2019
Junior Katie races on the track on campus. A member of varsity track and cross country, Gray attributes running to stronger emotional and mental health and loves the support that comes with the team.

Featured Athlete: Katie Gray

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter
March 26, 2019
Passing a ball to the pitcher, senior Jack Kelly enters his final season playing baseball as a Redhawk. Building bonds with teammates is a big part of what being on the team means to the catcher.

Featured Athlete: Jack Kelly

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter
March 5, 2019
Tennis played for the opportunity to advance to Regionals at the District 9-5A tournament. Both junior Sarvesh Ramachandran and sophomore Yatin Pokle will move on to Regionals at Allen High School on April 17, 2019.

Wading into the cold at North Pool tournament

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter
March 5, 2019
Tennis played for the opportunity to advance to Regionals at the District 9-5A tournament. Both junior Sarvesh Ramachandran and sophomore Yatin Pokle will move on to Regionals at Allen High School on April 17, 2019.

Tennis braves the cold at North Pool Tournament

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter
March 1, 2019
Senior Savannah West hugs head coach Cody Bridwell, as assistant coach Justin Koons looks on, after winning the final match locking in the state title. Losing in last year's state finals, West's victory was years in the making.

West pins down state championship

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter
February 26, 2019
Sophomore Maya Jain dribbles a ball under leg, just days before heading to the girls' state varsity basketball tournament. Playing basketball since the age of 4, Jain cites her family and teammates as her biggest motivation.

Featured Athlete: Maya Jain

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter
February 26, 2019
Making the five hour drive by school bus to Cypress for the state wrestling team, 10 Redhawks are going for state championships Friday and Saturday. Both the boys' and girls' teams are each sending five wrestlers with the girls entering the weekend as the regional champions and the boys' team coming off a 6th place finish at the regional meet.

Redhawks aiming to pin down state championships

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter
February 22, 2019
Although milk has been perceived as a nutritional source of calcium that strengthens your bones, the reality behind the beverage is actually the exact opposite. Senior, Katharina Santos dives into the nutritional realities of milk.

Milk mysteries

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter
February 22, 2019
Students in food science participated in a class wide baking competition. After baking their deserts, students offered their baked goods to the faculty. Teachers and admin were the judges of the food that the students had made.

Sweet taste test

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter
February 21, 2019
After being inspired in the 8th grade, senior Ashley Cook found her place on the school's wrestling team. Now, she looks at wrestling as a big family that she enjoys being in.

Featured Athlete: Ashley Cook

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter
February 19, 2019
The tennis team takes the courts all day Tuesday as they plan in the district tournament. The teams main goal is to qualify for regionals, and showcase all of their hard work.

[Photo] Serving up love on Valentine’s Day

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter
February 14, 2019
The bond she shares with her teammates has been important to junior Hannah Nguyen in her three years on the team. Nguyen balances practice and classwork as she heads to state as part of girls 200 meter freestyle relay team.

Featured Athlete: Hannah Nguyen

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter
February 12, 2019
For the average person trying to live a healthy lifestyle, there are many trends that may seem to be healthy but actually aren't. Senior Katharina Santos debunks a couple trends and guide you on the right path to a healthy lifestyle.

Misconception madness

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter
February 8, 2019
Diego Lorenso pins down an opponent in one of his many wins this season. With his father as his inspiration, Lorenso hopes to make his way back to state in his final year of high school

Featured Athlete: Diego Lorenso

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter
February 5, 2019
Senior Katharina Santos gives tips on reorganizing your life to minimize stress.

Less mess, less stress

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter
February 4, 2019
Despite Thompson's two injuries, her love for the game has remained strong. She has been playing since she was 8 years old.

Featured Athlete: Randi Thompson

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter
January 29, 2019
Swinging into the second tournament of their spring season, junior Anushka Sinha participates in a tournament with the tennis team. The team is participating in the Anna Tournament at Anna High School on Friday.

[Photo] Full swing into spring season

Aaron Boehmer, Sports Editor
January 25, 2019
Sophomore Yatin Pokle has been playing tennis since 3rd grade. He hopes on improving his backhand.

Featured Athlete: Yatin Pokle

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter
January 22, 2019
Senior Justin Parri dribbles the ball down the field against the Wolverines on Tuesday, January 15th at home.

[Photo] Defending state champions ground the Redhawks

January 16, 2019
Junior John Keene looks onto the field as the Redhawks take on the Wolverines on Tuesday January 15th at home.

With girls' holding a third place spot in district, boys' and girls' look to shut down Memorial High School on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019.

[Photo] Soccer looks to open second half of season with win

February 12, 2019
Finishing out his last year of high school, senior Diego Osorio takes his spot as the Redhawk's goalie after playing soccer for over 10 years.

Featured Athlete: Diego Osorio

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter
January 15, 2019
Senior and captain Gavin Clark looks ahead at his teammates at a game against the Warriors at the Ford Center at The Star on Friday January 11th.

Sophomore Aaron Boehmer (18) looks onto the field in a game during the Warriors on Friday, January 11th at the Ford Center at The Star.

Senior and captain Nicholas Siv (2) passes the ball to sophomore Aaron Boehmer (18) in attempt to keep the ball away from the Warriors on Friday, January 11th at the Ford Center at The Star.

Freshman Cameron Wooley (13) and sophomore Jonathan Siv (10) watch the end of the Varsity girls' soccer game at the Ford Center at The Star on Friday, January 11th.

[Photo] Soccer standings misrepresent team

April 24, 2019
Senior and captain Nicholas Siv (2) jumps to defend a corner kick made by the Warriors.

Senior and captain Madison Hernandez crosses the ball in an attempt to advance the attack against the Warriors.

Senior and captain Madison Hernandez (23) points Redhawks towards the Warriors' end on Friday January, 11th at the Ford Center at The Star.

The practice of challenging ourselves and setting goals at the beginning of the year have been around for thousands of years, yet time and time again, committing is still an issue for people today. Senior, Katharina Santos, shares some inspiration on how to stick with your New Years resolution and succeed in 2019.

Sticking with New Year’s resolutions

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter
January 9, 2019
In his final year of wrestling, Precious Essien is part of the varsity. Continuing the legacy of his brothers that have wrestled, Essien reflects on his passion.

Featured Athlete: Precious Essien

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter
January 8, 2019
Facing the winter blues a healthy way, senior Katharina Santos shares some tips on how not to get sick during the winter.

Winter wellness

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter
December 20, 2018
With new training and technology, Frisco FD is now able to administer blood transfusions on victims before reaching a medical facility. With the CDC reporting traumatic injury as the leading cause of death among those aged 1-44, this innovation could have life-saving implications.

[Photo] Frisco FD leads the way in blood transfusion training

December 14, 2018
The holiday season can be stressful, but Student Council is hosting a teachers night out where teachers can drop off their children for the night to give them a break. Student Council members will provide free childcare for the children.

Free babysitting courtesy of StuCo

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter
December 13, 2018
Having swam for eight years, senior Justin Jung continues to pursue his passion for the sport. He believes that his competitors fuel his drive to pursue his passion.

Featured Athlete: Justin Jung

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter
December 11, 2018
It can get difficult to stick to a health diet during the holiday season, but senior Katharina Santos has come up with a couple tips to make it easier.

Healthy for the holidays

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter
December 6, 2018
Senior Katharina Santos (right) poses with her siblings following the Turkey Trot.

Turkey Trot troubles

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter
November 26, 2018
Salubrious Juice & More is 100 percent organic and plant-based. The menu includes a variety of fruit smoothies, lunch items and bottled juices.

Salubrious Juice & More discount

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter
November 16, 2018
Firefighters from the Frisco Fire Department are among the approximately 200 sent to California to help battle wildfires as part of the exas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System. As of Thursday, Nov. 15, more than 140,000 acres have burned in the Camp Fire in northern California with nearly 100,000 acres burned in the Woolsey Fire.

[Photo] Frisco Fire Department helping battle blazes in California

Melody Tavallaee, Managing Editor
November 15, 2018
One of nation's best visits The Nest

One of nation’s best visits The Nest

Aaron Boehmer and Katharina Santos
November 13, 2018
PBS documentary, In Defense Of Food, focuses on debunking the myths and conflicting daily media claims about nutrition

Netflix nutrition

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter
October 30, 2018
Charcoal is a natural remedy for oily and acne prone skin.

Good skin from within

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter
October 23, 2018
Early voting in Texas began on Monday at 8:00 a.m. and continues through Friday, Nov. 2. Voters can cast their ballots at any location in the county in which they live during early voting but must vote at their designated polling place on Election Day.

Record numbers as voters began to cast their ballots

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter
October 22, 2018
A Friday full of rain led the Redhawks second round team tennis playoff match against Highland Park to be played inside at the home of the Scots. After defeating McKinney North 10-4 in the first round, the Redhawks lost 10-0 to the defending state champion on Oct. 19, 2018.

[Photo] Team tennis season comes to a close

October 22, 2018
Tennis plays Highland park at 12:00 p.m. tomorrow.

[Photo] Tennis gets ready for a tough fight

Catie Reeves, Sports Editor
October 18, 2018
City Surf Fitness offers fitness classes inspired by the everyday lifestyle and training of surfers by performing exercises on a stationary surfboard.

Riding the fitness wave

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter
October 17, 2018
Tennis played against McKinney North in an indoor court at Lifetime Fitness in Plano.

[Photo] Warm and dry, tennis thrives inside

Aaron Boehmer, Assistant Sports Editor
October 16, 2018
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Tennis heads into playoffs after defeating the Lions 10-9 on Thursday.

[Photo] Tennis heads into the playoffs on a winning note

October 12, 2018
Tennis battled the Princeton Panthers and the Anna Coyotes on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019 at Anna High School. Bringing home multiple first place rankings, tennis looks to continue their success for the rest of the season.

[Photo] Panthers and Coyotes no match for Redhawks

January 28, 2019
Dragon fruits are an excellent source of antioxidant and fibers.

[Photo] Dragon Fruit Bandwagon

October 4, 2018
Dragon fruits are an excellent source of antioxidant and fibers.

Dragon Fruit Bandwagon

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter
October 4, 2018
Dragon fruits are an excellent source of antioxidant and fibers.

Rose water, an ingredients that has been used since ancient times, can be used to improve one's daily lives.

[Photo] Ancient remedy blooming with benefits

September 24, 2018
Living a healthy lifestyle throughout the school year can lead to success.

[Photo] New year, better me

September 4, 2018
Cycle Bar offers people the chance to kickstart a healthy lifestyle by giving them a free first lesson.

Cycle Bar offering free rides

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter
September 19, 2018
Nekter Juice Bar offers a dose of fruits and veggies through their wide variety of juices and smoothies.

[Photo] Nekter

September 10, 2018
Rose water, an ingredients that has been used since ancient times, can be used to improve one's daily lives.

Ancient remedy blooming with benefits

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter
September 24, 2018
Student parking permits must be placed on the right side of the car. Enforcement will begin Monday.

[Photo] Parking enforcement begins Monday

Prachurjya Shreya, Managing Editor
September 14, 2018
Students often turn to sugary drinks for energy, however here are a handful of all natural alternatives that lead to the same results, without the added chemicals.

All natural foods to give you energy

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter
September 14, 2018
Although it's very easy and accessible, plastic has very many negative affects that can impact the environment, animals and the human body.

Why plastic really is that bad

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter
September 12, 2018
Nekter Juice Bar offers a dose of fruits and veggies through their wide variety of juices and smoothies.

Nekter

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter
September 10, 2018
Living a healthy lifestyle throughout the school year can lead to success.

New year, better me

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter
September 4, 2018
Faces of Frisco: Being South Asian

Faces of Frisco: Being South Asian

Aaron Boehmer and Katharina Santos
May 29, 2018

Documentary project helps students review for AP exam

Katharina Santos, Staff Reporter
May 15, 2018
Faces of Frisco: Being European

Faces of Frisco: Being European

Aaron Boehmer and Katharina Santos
May 8, 2018
Faces of Frisco: Being East and Southeast Asian

Faces of Frisco: Being East and Southeast Asian

Katharina Santos and Aaron Boehmer
April 27, 2018
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