• Frisco ISD is closed Nov. 24-28 for Thanksgiving break
  • The first semester ends on Dec. 19
  • The ASVAB originally scheduled for Nov. 11 has been rescheduled to Jan. 8
  • Personal communication devices are not allowed to be used on campus from 9 a.m.-4:25 p.m. per Texas HB1481
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

WINGSPAN
Lea Garcia-Salazar

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Editor-in-Chief

Lea is a senior in her third year of Wingspan and will be an Editor-in-Chief this year. She is the Executive VP of Liberty DECA, and holds officer roles in nonprofit organizations like Aid4Need and Read Ahead. When she is not writing, you can probably find her reading, spending time with friends, or watching her favorite TV shows. Lea is so excited for this year and is ready to help Wingspan grow even more!

All content by Lea Garcia-Salazar
On this weekly podcast junior Lea Garcia-Salazar and Ana Ortiz-Lagarda talk about the experience growing up in Spanish-speaking households. Music Credits: Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Sunset Dance by AOGANI https://tunetank.com/track/6366-sunset-dance/

Lost In Translation: middle name

Lea Garcia-Salazar and Ana Ortiz-Lagarda
November 12, 2025
The productions class is preparing for its performance of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" with shows running from Thursday to Saturday night at 7 p.m.

Theater spells success in upcoming ‘Putnam’ musical

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Editor-in-Chief
November 12, 2025
Frisco ISD Superintendent Mike Waldrip, Ph.D., announced Monday he will retire on June 30, 2026, ending a nearly 44-year career in education defined by district growth and a focus on students and staff.

Superintendent Mike Waldrip retires after nine years leading Frisco ISD

Lea Garcia-Salazar and Sankeertana Malakapalli
November 11, 2025
Editor-in-Chief Lea Garcia-Salazar guides readers through her senior year, as she shares what it’s like to experience high school one last time.

Before I Lea-ve: why is senior year so expensive?

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Editor-in-Chief
November 10, 2025
On this weekly podcast junior Lea Garcia-Salazar and Ana Ortiz-Lagarda talk about the experience growing up in Spanish-speaking households. Music Credits: Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Sunset Dance by AOGANI https://tunetank.com/track/6366-sunset-dance/

Lost In Translation: early action

Lea Garcia-Salazar and Ana Ortiz-Lagarda
November 5, 2025
Editor-in-Chief Lea Garcia-Salazar sits down with senior Nolan Koons to explore his journey as a French horn player.

Artistic Expressions: Nolan Koons

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Editor-in-Chief
November 3, 2025
Editor-in-Chief Lea Garcia-Salazar guides readers through her senior year, as she shares what it’s like to experience high school one last time.

Before I Lea-ve: college resumes

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Editor-in-Chief
November 3, 2025
To learn new skills, Survey of Business and Finance students are turning into real entrepreneurs by creating real businesses for a Shark Tank project.

[Photo] Survey of Business and Finance students start businesses

Tanishi Sagar, WTV Reporter
October 30, 2025
On this weekly podcast junior Lea Garcia-Salazar and Ana Ortiz-Lagarda talk about the experience growing up in Spanish-speaking households. Music Credits: Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Sunset Dance by AOGANI https://tunetank.com/track/6366-sunset-dance/

Lost In Translation: studying abroad

Lea Garcia-Salazar and Ana Ortiz-Lagarda
October 29, 2025
Editor-in-Chief Lea Garcia-Salazar guides readers through her senior year, as she shares what it’s like to experience high school one last time.

Before I Lea-ve: Common App vs Apply Texas

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Editor-in-Chief
October 27, 2025
Editor-in-Chief Lea Garcia-Salazar contemplates the pros and cons of paying students to attend school.

Is paying students to go to school the best move?

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Editor-in-Chief
October 23, 2025
Off the clock, choir teacher Janson Guillen trains for a challenge fit for a true weekend warrior: Spartan Races.

Notes and mud: from choir room to obstacle course

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Editor-in-Chief
October 22, 2025
On this weekly podcast junior Lea Garcia-Salazar and Ana Ortiz-Lagarda talk about the experience growing up in Spanish-speaking households. Music Credits: Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Sunset Dance by AOGANI https://tunetank.com/track/6366-sunset-dance/

Lost In Translation: name switching

Lea Garcia-Salazar and Ana Ortiz-Lagarda
October 22, 2025
The library is hosting a trade fair Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. meant to serve as an opportunity for students to discover different pathways after high school.

Students explore career opportunities at Thursday’s trade fair

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Editor-in-Chief
October 22, 2025
Editor-in-Chief Lea Garcia-Salazar guides readers through her senior year, as she shares what it’s like to experience high school one last time.

Before I Lea-ve: tips for college applications

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2025
With UT Austin’s early action deadline approaching Wednesday night, seniors are racing to finalize essays and forms as they navigate the pressures of college application season.

UT early action deadline arrives

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Editor-in-Chief
October 15, 2025
Editor-in-Chief Lea Garcia-Salazar guides readers through her senior year, as she shares what it’s like to experience high school one last time.

Before I Lea-ve: college applications and stress

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 2025
hispanic heritage month

Hispanic Heritage Month: traditions across cultures

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Editor in Chief
October 3, 2025
On this weekly podcast junior Lea Garcia-Salazar and Ana Ortiz-Lagarda talk about the experience growing up in Spanish-speaking households. Music Credits: Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Sunset Dance by AOGANI https://tunetank.com/track/6366-sunset-dance/

Lost In Translation: Didier Simo

Lea Garcia-Salazar and Ana Ortiz-Lagarda
October 1, 2025
The debate over lowering the voting age is ongoing, but Editor-in-Chief Lea Garcia-Salazar believes giving 16-year-olds the vote would uphold “no taxation without representation,” boost turnout, and strengthen civic education.

The voting age in the U.S. should be lowered to sixteen

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2025
Editor-in-Chief Lea Garcia-Salazar guides readers through her senior year, as she shares what it’s like to experience high school one last time.

Before I Lea-ve: why early release/late arrival is a must for seniors

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Editor-in-Chief
September 29, 2025
On this weekly podcast junior Lea Garcia-Salazar and Ana Ortiz-Lagarda talk about the experience growing up in Spanish-speaking households. Music Credits: Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Sunset Dance by AOGANI https://tunetank.com/track/6366-sunset-dance/

Lost in Translation: Hispanic Heritage Month

Ana Ortiz-Lagarda and Lea Garcia-Salazar
September 24, 2025
Editor-in-Chief Lea Garcia-Salazar guides readers through her senior year, as she shares what it’s like to experience high school one last time.

Before I Lea-ve: HoCo planning

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 2025
As Hispanic Heritage Month begins, Editor-in-Chief Lea Garcia-Salazar highlights influential figures whose contributions in activism, politics, arts, and literature have shaped history and continue to inspire future generations.

Important Hispanic Heritage Month figures

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Editor-in-Chief
September 18, 2025
On this weekly podcast junior Lea Garcia-Salazar and Ana Ortiz-Lagarda talk about the experience growing up in Spanish-speaking households. Music Credits: Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Sunset Dance by AOGANI https://tunetank.com/track/6366-sunset-dance/

Lost In Translation: Spanish slang

Ana Ortiz-Lagarda and Lea Garcia-Salazar
September 17, 2025
Editor-in-Chief Lea Garcia-Salazar guides readers through her senior year, as she shares what it’s like to experience high school one last time.

Before I Lea-ve: the beginning

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Editor-in-Chief
September 15, 2025
Collin College will maintain its low tuition rate of $67 per credit hour for Fall 2025. Students for the 2025-26 school year have the option to take classes at the Collin campus or at the Nest.

Top Texas colleges

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Editor-in-Chief
September 12, 2025
AP Economics students are showcasing their understanding of scarcity, trade-offs, and supply and demand through a creative one-week project making either a movie poster or trailer.

[Photo] Scarcity made not so scary with AP Economics movie project

Nidhi Thomas, Staff Reporter
September 10, 2025
On this weekly podcast junior Lea Garcia-Salazar and Ana Ortiz-Lagarda talk about the experience growing up in Spanish-speaking households. Music Credits: Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Sunset Dance by AOGANI https://tunetank.com/track/6366-sunset-dance/

Lost In Translation: senior year

Ana Ortiz-Lagarda and Lea Garcia-Salazar
September 9, 2025
In this weekly blog, The Fresh Perspective, Editor-in-chief Lea Garcia-Salazar talks about school opinions.

The Fresh Perspective: goodbye

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Editor-in-Chief
September 8, 2025
football game cheerleader field

[Video] Redhawks get ready to kick off football season on Friday

Amrita Renganathan, Staff Reporter
August 26, 2025
In this weekly blog, The Fresh Perspective, Editor-in-chief Lea Garcia-Salazar talks about school opinions.

The Fresh Perspective: sick days and school stress

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Managing Editor
August 25, 2025
On this weekly podcast junior Lea Garcia-Salazar and Ana Ortiz-Lagarda talk about the experience growing up in Spanish-speaking households. Music Credits: Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Sunset Dance by AOGANI https://tunetank.com/track/6366-sunset-dance/

Lost In Translation: back from break (Lea)

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Editor-in-Chief
August 20, 2025
As films will come out one way or another, the movie theater industry may not make it through to see the end of the pandemic.

Summer ’25 box office ticket sales

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Editor-in-Chief
August 19, 2025
Redhawks across clubs, sports, and fine arts gathered last Saturday at The Nest to kick off the first pep rally of the 2025-26 school year. “As the cheerleaders, we’re here to lift everybody up, set a positive mood, and to kick off athletics, clubs, bands, and just the school year, honestly,” sophomore Lila Johns said.

[Photo] Across clubs, sports, and fine arts: Redhawks flock to the Redhawk Rally

Christina Huang and Nidhi Thomas
August 18, 2025
In this weekly blog, The Fresh Perspective, Editor-in-chief Lea Garcia-Salazar talks about school opinions.

The Fresh Perspective: how to start the year strong

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Editor-in-Chief
August 18, 2025
While the sun may have set on senior sunrise, the Class of 2026 still has a chance to buy senior passes for this year's senior events. Seniors (from left to right) Kylie Gore, Catalina Landauro, Rupal Shirpurkar, and Ana Ortiz are pictured above at senior sunrise earlier this week.

PTSA passes available for seniors

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Editor-in-Chief
August 15, 2025
6 facts about HB 1481 device ban

6 facts about HB 1481 device ban

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Editor-in-Chief
August 13, 2025
Students returned to campus Wednesday to begin the 2025-26 school year, with many both excitement for new opportunities and nervous about upcoming challenges.

[Photo] Redhawks kick off 2025-26 school year

August 13, 2025
Seniors kicked off their senior year with Senior Sunrise, enjoying time together before the school year began. Pictured are members of the Class of 2026 gathered in front of the school.

Senior Sunrise brings Class of 2026 together

Sankeertana Malakapalli and Lea Garcia-Salazar
August 13, 2025
Geometry students explored probability through hands-on games and real-world activities, making the unit both engaging and easy to understand.

[Photo] Geometry students take a chance on probability

Saii Tej Nunna, WTV Reporter
May 16, 2025
With only 2.5 days left in the school year, students may be focused on summer break, but the district offers a variety of opportunities—including summer school—for continued learning over the summer.

[Photo] FISD’s summer learning opportunities

Wingspan Staff
May 16, 2025
On this weekly podcast junior Lea Garcia-Salazar and Ana Ortiz-Lagarda talk about the experience growing up in Spanish-speaking households. Music Credits: Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Sunset Dance by AOGANI https://tunetank.com/track/6366-sunset-dance/

Lost In Translation: adiós…for now

Lea Garcia-Salazar and Ana Ortiz-Lagarda
May 15, 2025
“We also know each other best out of any other person,” Akshay said. “So I can tell that when Abhay was unsure on what to say, I could come and correct him—or if I was unsure, he could recognize that and step in. Let’s say I was going too slow, he would tap me twice on the thigh and stuff like that.”

Twin telephathy wins DECA glass

Stephanie Okorie and Lea Garcia-Salazar
May 14, 2025
As the school year ends, art students are finishing a Zine project, using drawings to showcase personal interests.

[Photo] Art students wrap up the year with Zine project

Krithanya Akilan, Guest Contributor
May 15, 2025
Advanced English I students are using creative character posters to deepen their understanding of Romeo and Juliet.

[Photo] Students bring Shakespeare to life through creative posters

May 14, 2025
In this weekly blog, The Fresh Perspective, Editor-in-chief Lea Garcia-Salazar talks about school opinions.

The Fresh Perspective: AP vs dual credit

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Managing Editor
May 12, 2025
On this weekly podcast junior Lea Garcia-Salazar and Ana Ortiz-Lagarda talk about the experience growing up in Spanish-speaking households. Music Credits: Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Sunset Dance by AOGANI https://tunetank.com/track/6366-sunset-dance/

Lost In Translation: social differences

Lea Garcia-Salazar and Ana Ortiz-Lagarda
May 7, 2025
In this weekly blog, The Fresh Perspective, Editor-in-chief Lea Garcia-Salazar talks about school opinions.

The Fresh Perspective: junioritis

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Managing Editor
May 5, 2025
On this weekly podcast junior Lea Garcia-Salazar and Ana Ortiz-Lagarda talk about the experience growing up in Spanish-speaking households. Music Credits: Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Sunset Dance by AOGANI https://tunetank.com/track/6366-sunset-dance/

Lost In Translation: graduation parties

Lea Garcia-Salazar and Ana Ortiz-Lagarda
May 1, 2025
In this weekly blog, The Fresh Perspective, Editor-in-chief Lea Garcia-Salazar talks about school opinions.

The Fresh Perspective: studying on a trip

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Managing Editor
April 28, 2025
On this weekly podcast junior Lea Garcia-Salazar and Ana Ortiz-Lagarda talk about the experience growing up in Spanish-speaking households. Music Credits: Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Sunset Dance by AOGANI https://tunetank.com/track/6366-sunset-dance/

Lost In Translation: Prom season

Lea Garcia-Salazar and Ana Ortiz-Lagarda
April 24, 2025
WINGSPAN REFORMAT (12)

[Photo] Best in mascara

Kate Congdon, Guest Contributor
April 23, 2025
In this weekly blog, The Fresh Perspective, Editor-in-chief Lea Garcia-Salazar talks about school opinions.

The Fresh Perspective: how to know you’re burnt out (and what to do about it)

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Managing Editor
April 21, 2025
Redhawks will be leaving The Nest Thursday for their fall break. For some students, the extra days off are a way to recuperate after the end of the first nine weeks.

Redhawks gear up for the upcoming three-day weekend

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Managing Editor
April 17, 2025
Discovering career paths early at CTE

Discovering career paths early at CTE

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Managing Editor
April 16, 2025
In this weekly blog, The Fresh Perspective, Editor-in-chief Lea Garcia-Salazar talks about school opinions.

The Fresh Perspective: the best ways to actually take a break

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Managing Editor
April 14, 2025
On this weekly podcast junior Lea Garcia-Salazar and Ana Ortiz-Lagarda talk about the experience growing up in Spanish-speaking households. Music Credits: Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Sunset Dance by AOGANI https://tunetank.com/track/6366-sunset-dance/

Lost In Translation: dating across cultures

Lea Garcia-Salazar and Ana Ortiz-Lagarda
April 10, 2025
A night to remember

A night to remember

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Managing Editor
April 9, 2025
In this weekly blog, The Fresh Perspective, Editor-in-chief Lea Garcia-Salazar talks about school opinions.

The Fresh Perspective: early bird or night owl – who has the upper hand in school?

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Managing Editor
April 7, 2025
Frisco ISD’s summer school webinar is Tuesday at 6 p.m., with sessions from June 2–26 and registration open April 3–May 30.

FISD to host summer school webinars for high school students

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Managing Editor
April 7, 2025
On this weekly podcast junior Lea Garcia-Salazar and Ana Ortiz-Lagarda talk about the experience growing up in Spanish-speaking households. Music Credits: Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Sunset Dance by AOGANI https://tunetank.com/track/6366-sunset-dance/

Lost In Translation: Abraham La Rosa Ortega

Lea Garcia-Salazar and Ana Ortiz-Lagarda
April 3, 2025
In this weekly blog, The Fresh Perspective, Editor-in-chief Lea Garcia-Salazar talks about school opinions.

The Fresh Perspective: writing a resume

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Managing Editor
March 31, 2025
Some seniors on campus are still waiting to hear back from colleges. However, the wait is finally over as Ivy school decisions come out Thursday.

Seniors await Ivy League decisions Thursday

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Managing Editor
March 27, 2025
On this weekly podcast junior Lea Garcia-Salazar and Ana Ortiz-Lagarda talk about the experience growing up in Spanish-speaking households. Music Credits: Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Sunset Dance by AOGANI https://tunetank.com/track/6366-sunset-dance/

Lost In Translation: get to know Lea

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Managing Editor
March 27, 2025
In this weekly blog, The Fresh Perspective, Editor-in-chief Lea Garcia-Salazar talks about school opinions.

The Fresh Perspective: the best study music for each subject

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Managing Editor
March 24, 2025
After a week-long break, Redhawks return to campus, bringing their spring break adventures to an end.

[Photo] Spring break adventures

Wingspan Staff
March 24, 2025
On this weekly podcast junior Lea Garcia-Salazar and Ana Ortiz-Lagarda talk about the experience growing up in Spanish-speaking households. Music Credits: Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Sunset Dance by AOGANI https://tunetank.com/track/6366-sunset-dance/

Lost In Translation: accent switching

Lea Garcia-Salazar and Ana Ortiz-Lagarda
March 13, 2025
AP Environmental students visit John Bunker Sands Wetlands for hands-on learning and ecosystem study.

AP Environmental students explore wetlands

Lea Garcia-Salazar and Shruti Cheler
March 12, 2025
In this weekly blog, The Fresh Perspective, Editor-in-chief Lea Garcia-Salazar talks about school opinions.

The Fresh Perspective: memorization for competitions

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Managing Editor
March 10, 2025
On this weekly podcast junior Lea Garcia-Salazar and Ana Ortiz-Lagarda talk about the experience growing up in Spanish-speaking households. Music Credits: Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Sunset Dance by AOGANI https://tunetank.com/track/6366-sunset-dance/

Lost In Translation: competition

Lea Garcia-Salazar and Ana Ortiz-Lagarda
March 6, 2025
In this weekly blog, The Fresh Perspective, Editor-in-chief Lea Garcia-Salazar talks about school opinions.

The Fresh Perspective: how to manage school when sick

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Managing Editor
March 3, 2025
Junior Anisha Nayar’s journey to the crown saw her win NAM Texas Jr. Teen and National Top Model, driven by growth, confidence, and unwavering support.

A junior’s journey towards the crown

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Managing Editor
February 26, 2025
In this weekly blog, The Fresh Perspective, Editor-in-chief Lea Garcia-Salazar talks about school opinions.

The Fresh Perspective: junior year burn out

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Managing Editor
February 24, 2025
Guest contributor Hajrah Akram shares insights on the benefits of in-person learning over online education.

[Photo] In-person learning is better than online

Hajrah Akram, Guest Contributor
February 20, 2025
On this weekly podcast junior Lea Garcia-Salazar and Ana Ortiz-Lagarda talk about the experience growing up in Spanish-speaking households. Music Credits: Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Sunset Dance by AOGANI https://tunetank.com/track/6366-sunset-dance/

Lost In Translation: jobs

Lea Garcia-Salazar and Ana Ortiz-Lagarda
February 20, 2025
HOSA members will be leaving The Nest Friday for their for their Spring Leadership Conference (picture provided by Abraham La Rosa Ortega).

HOSA members gear up for Spring Leadership Conference

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Managing Editor
February 20, 2025
On this weekly podcast junior Lea Garcia-Salazar and Ana Ortiz-Lagarda talk about the experience growing up in Spanish-speaking households. Music Credits: Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Sunset Dance by AOGANI https://tunetank.com/track/6366-sunset-dance/

Lost In Translation: course requests

Lea Garcia-Salazar and Ana Ortiz-Lagarda
February 13, 2025
In this weekly blog, The Fresh Perspective, Editor-in-chief Lea Garcia-Salazar talks about school opinions.

The Fresh Perspective: how I’m studying for the SAT

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Managing Editor
February 10, 2025
Chobani is relocating to Frisco’s new Tower at HALL Park, highlighting the city’s growing appeal as a business hub.

Greek yogurt company Chobani makes its way to Frisco

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Managing Editor
February 6, 2025
On this weekly podcast junior Lea Garcia-Salazar and Ana Ortiz-Lagarda talk about the experience growing up in Spanish-speaking households. Music Credits: Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Sunset Dance by AOGANI https://tunetank.com/track/6366-sunset-dance/

Lost In Translation: social media

Lea Garcia-Salazar and Ana Ortiz-Lagarda
February 5, 2025
In this weekly blog, The Fresh Perspective, Editor-in-chief Lea Garcia-Salazar talks about school opinions.

The Fresh Perspective: the Feynman technique

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Managing Editor
February 3, 2025
On this weekly podcast junior Lea Garcia-Salazar and Ana Ortiz-Lagarda talk about the experience growing up in Spanish-speaking households. Music Credits: Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Sunset Dance by AOGANI https://tunetank.com/track/6366-sunset-dance/

Lost In Translation: academic expectations

Lea Garcia-Salazar and Ana Ortiz-Lagarda
January 30, 2025
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