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

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

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Lilian Johnson

Lilian Johnson, Sports Reporter

Lilian Johnson is a sophomore and in her first year with Wingspan. She is on the Varsity basketball team and is a part of several clubs. In her free time, Lilian enjoys reading, watching movies, and spending time with her sister.

Contact Lilian: lilian.johnson.332@k12.friscoisd.org

All content by Lilian Johnson
In this weekly blog, junior Lilian Johnson takes entries from her Notes app to unpack.

From My Notes: New Year’s resolutions

Lilian Johnson, Staff Reporter
December 19, 2024
Students can join the FISD Achieve Mentoring program by attending the next training session and help guide students toward success in school and life.

FISD Achieve Mentor training session Wednesday

Lilian Johnson, Staff Reporter
December 18, 2024
Redhawks cheerleaders take on the UIL showcase on Thursday, along with all of the other Frisco ISD teams. While the competition does not happen until January, the showcase gives the cheerleaders a chance to practice their performance.

Cheer heads off to UIL Show Offs

Lilian Johnson, Staff Reporter
December 12, 2024
In this weekly blog, junior Lilian Johnson takes entries from her Notes app to unpack.

From My Notes: activities to do before Christmas

Lilian Johnson
December 12, 2024

Wicked: a tale of friendship and transformation

Lilian Johnson, Staff Reporter
December 9, 2024
Frisco ISD is hosting a job fair Friday for all positions except campus administrators and counselors from 3:30 - 5:20 p.m. at the Frisco ISD Administrative Building.

Frisco ISD holds job fair for new staff

Lilian Johnson, Staff Reporter
December 5, 2024
In this weekly blog, junior Lilian Johnson takes entries from her Notes app to unpack.

From My Notes: things I’m grateful for

Lilian Johnson, Staff Reporter
November 20, 2024
In this weekly blog, junior Lilian Johnson takes entries from her Notes app to unpack.

From My Notes: movies to watch

Lilian Johnson, Staff Reporter
November 13, 2024
In this weekly blog, junior Lilian Johnson takes entries from her Notes app to unpack.

From My Notes: to-do lists

Lilian Johnson, Staff Reporter
October 30, 2024
In this weekly blog, junior Lilian Johnson takes entries from her Notes app to unpack.

From My Notes: sampled songs

Lilian Johnson, Staff Reporter
October 22, 2024
In this weekly blog, junior Lilian Johnson takes entries from her Notes app to unpack.

From My Notes: Frank Ocean songs

Lilian Johnson, Staff Reporter
October 15, 2024
In this weekly blog, junior Lilian Johnson takes entries from her Notes app to unpack.

From My Notes: text message drafts

Lilian Johnson, Staff Reporter
October 8, 2024
In this weekly blog, junior Lilian Johnson takes entries from her Notes app to unpack.

From My Notes: chai latte

Lilian Johnson, Staff Reporter
October 1, 2024
In this weekly blog, junior Lilian Johnson takes entries from her Notes app to unpack.

From My Notes: future life

Lilian Johnson, Staff Reporter
September 24, 2024
Frisco ISD now has an accredited NJROTC program that is fully funded by the Navy. Students interested in this program must fill out an application and transfer to Lebanon Trail High School if they are not already enrolled there.

FISD now has an accredited NJROTC program

Lilian Johnson, Staff Reporter
September 24, 2024
In this weekly blog, junior Lilian Johnson takes entries from her Notes app to unpack.

From My Notes: fall movies

Lilian Johnson, Staff Reporter
September 17, 2024
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, is the sequel to the original 1988 Beetlejuice. The film continues the storyline from the original almost 40 years later. It’s a new age take on the beloved classic, set in the present day. Wingspan DOES NOT own any of the photos used. All rights remain with the creators of the film.

Beetlejuice sequel is worth it for nostalgia

Lilian Johnson, Staff Reporter
September 12, 2024
In this weekly blog, junior Lilian Johnson takes entries from her Notes app to unpack.

From My Notes: Song Lyrics

Lilian Johnson, Staff Reporter
September 10, 2024
In this weekly blog, junior Lilian Johnson takes entries from her Notes app to unpack.

From My Notes: List of study spots

Lilian Johnson, Staff Reporter
August 27, 2024
In this weekly blog, junior Lilian Johnson takes entries from her Notes app to unpack.

From My Notes: an introduction

Lilian Johnson, Staff Reporter
August 20, 2024
The class of 2025 have events fully dedicated to them as they prepare themselves to leave the nest and start their adult lives. For seniors this year will be the last time they sit in the bleachers of a high school as students.

The senior class is booked and busy with events

Lilian Johnson, Staff Reporter
August 19, 2024
Staff editor Lilian Johnson sits down with junior Srishti Shetty her journey with percussion.

Artistic Expressions: Srishti Shetty

Lilian Johnson, Staff Reporter
August 19, 2024
Join the Cinema Sisters, senior Sadie Johnson and Lilian Johnson as they talk about all things movies.

Cinema Sisters: YouTube

Sadie Johnson and Lilian Johnson
May 14, 2024
Biology teacher and wrestling coach Viviana Espinoza joins new staff members to The Nest for the 2023-24 school year. Wingspan caught up with Espinoza to get her take on coaching, and teaching.

Top sports moments of 2023-24: #8 Making Redhawks history

Lilian Johnson, WTV Staff Reporter
May 8, 2024
Join the Cinema Sisters, senior Sadie Johnson and Lilian Johnson as they talk about all things movies.

Cinema Sisters: Get Out

Sadie Johnson and Lilian Johnson
May 1, 2024
Join the Cinema Sisters, senior Sadie Johnson and Lilian Johnson as they talk about all things movies.

Cinema Sisters: favorite movie

Sadie Johnson and Lilian Johnson
April 16, 2024
Helping lead the girls' track team to a 2nd place finish in the District 10-5A meet, senior distance runner Sydni Wilkins and other members of the Redhawks track and field team are competing in the Area Championship Thursday at Kuykendall Stadium.

Regionals in reach for track and field

Lilian Johnson, Sports Reporter
April 10, 2024
Wingspan’s featured athlete for 3/28 is varsity baseball player, sophomore Nick Smith.

Featured Athlete: Nick Smith

Lilian Johnson, Sports Reporter
March 28, 2024
Join the Cinema Sisters, senior Sadie Johnson and Lilian Johnson as they talk about all things movies.

Cinema Sisters: favorites

Sadie Johnson and Lilian Johnson
March 26, 2024

Walking it off, baseball continues its winning streak

Lilian Johnson, Sports Reporter
March 20, 2024
Join the Cinema Sisters, senior Sadie Johnson and Lilian Johnson as they talk about all things movies.

Cinema Sisters: Waves

Sadie Johnson and Lilian Johnson
March 19, 2024
In this weekly blog, staff reporter Lilian Johnson talks about everything pop culture.

Pop of Culture: The Vince Staples Show

Lilian Johnson, Staff Reporter
March 18, 2024
Needing a win Tuesday to secure a playoff spot, the Redhawks baseball team missed their chance with a 11-0 loss to the Centennial Titians. It is now up to the season's final game to determine if the Redhawks will advance.

Panthers strike out Redhawks baseball

Lilian Johnson, Sports Reporter
February 27, 2024
Join the Cinema Sisters, senior Sadie Johnson and Lilian Johnson as they talk about all things movies.

Cinema Sisters: Sylvie’s Love

Sadie Johnson and Lilian Johnson
February 27, 2024
Join the Cinema Sisters, senior Sadie Johnson and Lilian Johnson as they talk about all things movies.

Cinema Sisters: Silver Linings Playbook

Sadie Johnson and Lilian Johnson
February 20, 2024
With just two games left before the start of District 11-5A play, the boys’ basketball team (11-5) is hoping to get more preparation under their belts with a home game Tuesday against Wakeland (9-5).

End of the road for boys’ basketball

Lilian Johnson, Sports Reporter
February 14, 2024
The boys’ basketball team (12-6) defeated the Denison Yellowjackets (13-3) 49-43 in an away game Friday, notching another win before the start of district play.

In their final game, boys’ basketball takes on the Titians

Lilian Johnson, Sports Reporter
February 13, 2024
Join the Cinema Sisters, senior Sadie Johnson and Lilian Johnson as they talk about all things movies.

Cinema Sisters: romcoms

Sadie Johnson and Lilian Johnson
February 13, 2024
In this weekly blog, staff reporter Lilian Johnson talks about everything pop culture.

Pop of Culture: Super Bowl LVIII halftime show

Lilian Johnson, Staff Reporter
February 12, 2024
A win was needed, Friday night, for the boys' basketball to team have a chance at advancing to playoffs. Unfortunately, the Warriors put the Redhawks to the test, and ultimately the Redhawks fell.

Warriors knocks boys’ basketball out of playoff spot

Lilian Johnson, Sports Reporter
February 12, 2024
After a win against Independence on Tuesday, the boys' basketball team requires another win on Friday to secure a chance at playoffs. The team will take on Memorial for the second time this season at 7:15 away.

Playoffs on the line for boys’ basketball

Lilian Johnson, Sports Reporter
February 9, 2024
In the final seconds of their game, the Redhawks boys' basketball team needed just three points to win, and that they did. The boys beat Independence Tuesday with a score of 44-43.

Three pointer saves boys’ basketball from the Knights

Lilian Johnson, Sports Reporter
February 7, 2024
With the rise in prevalence of Artificial Intelligence, new implications arise every day, especially college applications. As students continue to apply, many grapple with the usage of AI.

[Photo] Implications of artificial intelligence spread to college applications

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
February 7, 2024
Join the Cinema Sisters, senior Sadie Johnson and Lilian Johnson as they talk about all things movies.

Cinema Sisters: Abbott Elementary

Sadie Johnson and Lilian Johnson
February 7, 2024
After a loss against Heritage on Tuesday, the boys' basketball team will no longer be eligible for playoffs. Although, with playoffs out of sight, the team is still prepared to bring it all in their last four games.

Loss to Heritage drops boys’ basketball in the standings

Lilian Johnson, Sports Reporter
January 31, 2024
Coming off a win against Lebanon Trail Friday, the boys' basketball team hopes to keep the momentum. The team will take on Heritage Tuesday, a top opponent of District 10-5A

Boys’ basketball takes on top opponent

Lilian Johnson, Sports Reporter
January 30, 2024
The boys’ basketball team (11-6) did not quite have what it took to pull off a win against Wakeland (10-5), falling to the Wolverines 47-40 in a home game Tuesday.

Boys’ basketball hope to defeat Lebanon Trail yet again

Lilian Johnson, Sports Reporter
January 26, 2024
With also a record of 2-5, the Redhawks will look to soar above the Mavericks in the rankings with a win tonight. The Redhawks will take on the Emerson Mavericks Tuesday at The Nest.

Boys’ basketball looks to serve the Mavericks another loss

Lilian Johnson, Sports Reporter
January 23, 2024
Join the Cinema Sisters, senior Sadie Johnson and Lilian Johnson as they talk about all things movies.

Cinema Sisters: scary movies

Sadie Johnson and Lilian Johnson
January 23, 2024
In this weekly blog, staff reporter Lilian Johnson talks about everything pop culture.

Pop of Culture: Abbot Elementary

Lilian Johnson, Staff Reporter
January 22, 2024
The boys’ basketball team (12-6) defeated the Denison Yellowjackets (13-3) 49-43 in an away game Friday, notching another win before the start of district play.

Boys’ basketball falls short

Lilian Johnson, Sports Reporter
January 22, 2024
Entering the second half of District 10-5A play with a record of 2-4, the boys' basketball team hopes to find success Friday against Centennial. “We need to stick to the game plan and be prepared for what challenges come up during the game,” senior Reuben Levingston said.

Boys’ basketball enters the second half of district play

Lilian Johnson, Sports Reporter
January 19, 2024
The Redhawks boys’ basketball team (12-7, 0-1) lost their first game of district play 57-48 against their rivals, the Centennial Titans (11-5, 1-0), at home Tuesday.

Boys’ basketball fall to the warriors

Lilian Johnson, Sports Reporter
January 17, 2024
Join the Cinema Sisters, senior Sadie Johnson and Lilian Johnson as they talk about all things movies.

Cinema Sisters: The Color Purple

Sadie Johnson and Lilian Johnson
January 16, 2024
Sitting on a two game losing streak, the Redhawks boys' basketball team hopes to turn it around Friday when they take on the Independence. The team has been practicing for this game by focusing on scoring.

Redhawks boys’ basketball looks to break losing streak

Lilian Johnson, Sports Reporter
January 12, 2024
Redhawks boys' basketball began district play over break coming out of break with a record of 2-1. The team now looks to defeat Walnut Grove on Tuesday.

Boys’ basketball starts off district play

Lilian Johnson, Sports Reporter
January 9, 2024
Join the Cinema Sisters, senior Sadie Johnson and Lilian Johnson as they talk about all things movies.

Cinema Sisters: childhood TV shows

Sadie Johnson and Lilian Johnson
January 9, 2024
Coming off of a string of mostly successful games over Thanksgiving break, the Redhawks boys’ basketball team (8-3) seeks to extend their winning streak as they travel to McKinney Boyd to take on the Broncos (7-5).

Boys’ basketball soars into district play

Lilian Johnson, Sports Reporter
December 21, 2023
District play lurks closer, after boys' basketball team played their final non-district game on Tuesday. The guys played Prosper, but ultimately ended up losing 58-34.

Boys’ basketball closes off non-district play

Lilian Johnson, Sports Reporter
December 13, 2023
Join the Cinema Sisters, senior Sadie Johnson and Lilian Johnson as they talk about all things movies.

Cinema Sisters: Christmas movies

Sadie Johnson and Lilian Johnson
December 12, 2023
Basketball has their final game before district play begins on Dec. 21. The boys' will take on the Prosper Eagles at the Nest

District play nears for boys’ basketball

Lilian Johnson, Sports Reporter
December 12, 2023
Winter holiday decorations reminding students and staff that it's 'Tis the season can be seen throughout campus including blank bulletin boards.

All eye are on the ball as the referee passes the ball in back in the game. Freshman Ian Williams and sophomore Gilbert Aluga are ready to pounce on an oppurtunity to score.

Redhawks boys basketball loses to the Wildcats

Lilian Johnson, Sports Reporter
December 11, 2023
In this weekly blog, staff reporter Lilian Johnson talks about everything pop culture.

Pop of Culture: favorite albums of 2023

Lilian Johnson, Staff Reporter
December 11, 2023
After a loss against Heritage on Tuesday, the boys' basketball team will no longer be eligible for playoffs. Although, with playoffs out of sight, the team is still prepared to bring it all in their last four games.

6A McKinney proves to be best at The Nest

Lilian Johnson, Sports Reporter
December 6, 2023
Join the Cinema Sisters, senior Sadie Johnson and Lilian Johnson as they talk about all things movies.

Cinema Sisters: The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

Sadie Johnson and Lilian Johnson
December 5, 2023
The boys’ basketball team (9-3) didn’t let Tuesday’s away game break their focus, as the Redhawks took care of business against the McKinney Boyd Broncos (7-6), coming out with a 70-57 victory.

Boys’ basketball continues non-district play

Lilian Johnson, Sports Reporter
December 5, 2023
The Redhawks boys' basketball team took on the 4A Panthers on Friday, falling to the team in the end. “We showed a lot of growth,” head coach Bruce Wright said.

Panthers conquer boys’ basketball

Lilian Johnson, Sports Reporter
December 4, 2023
In this weekly blog, staff reporter Lilian Johnson talks about everything pop culture.

Pop of Culture: Christmas movies

Lilian Johnson, Staff Reporter
December 4, 2023
The Redhawks boys’ basketball team (1-0) came out on top 66-47 against the McKinney North Bulldogs (0-1) in their season opener Friday.

Looking to bounce back, boys’ basketball takes on the Panthers

Lilian Johnson, Sports Reporter
December 1, 2023
The Redhawks boys’ basketball team (12-6) tips off district play with a home rivalry game against the Centennial Titans (10-5) Tuesday at 7:15 p.m.

Redhawks boys’ basketball falls to the Rangers

Lilian Johnson, Sports Reporter
November 29, 2023
Join the Cinema Sisters, senior Sadie Johnson and Lilian Johnson as they talk about all things movies.

Cinema Sisters: Interstellar

Sadie Johnson and Lilian Johnson
November 28, 2023
In this weekly blog, staff reporter Lilian Johnson talks about everything pop culture.

Pop of Culture: Thanksgiving Day parade

Lilian Johnson, Staff Reporter
November 27, 2023
Pictured are number 33, 23, and 3, Gilbert Aluga, Eshan Kumar, and Ian Williams. This is the moment Aluga scored a last second point, making the Redhawks victorious.

Cutting it close, boys’ basketball pulls off their first win

Lilian Johnson, Sports Reporter
November 15, 2023
Golf took on the Byron Nelson Spring Kickoff on Monday, with the girls scoring a year best of 326. “Everyone played very good golf and we were especially good around the greens," head coach Shannon Glidwell said.

Double header for golf over the weekend

Lilian Johnson, Sports Reporter
November 14, 2023
In this weekly blog, staff reporter Lilian Johnson talks about everything pop culture.

Pop of Culture: 2024 Grammy nomination

Lilian Johnson, Staff Reporter
November 13, 2023
Advancing to state, the Redhawk girls' cross country team took 10th place Friday. “This group of young ladies did such an outstanding job competing on a big stage,” coach Khera Vay said.

That’s a wrap for girls cross country

Lilian Johnson, Sports Reporter
November 7, 2023
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Cinema Sisters: Halloween

Sadie Johnson and Lilian Johnson
October 31, 2023
In this weekly blog, staff reporter Lilian Johnson talks about everything pop culture.

Pop of Culture: World Series

Lilian Johnson, Staff Reporter
October 30, 2023
Girls' cross country are off to state after a second place finish at the Region 2-5A meet on Tuesday. The success brings out different emotions for all the girls'.

Girls’ cross country sprints pass regionals

Lilian Johnson, Sports Reporter
October 26, 2023
Golf competed in the Farmer Fall Fest on Tuesday, but due to rain the competition was cut short. Even though only getting to play nine holes, the boys' team finished in second

Rain could not delay Redhawk golfs’ results

Lilian Johnson, Sports Reporter
October 25, 2023
Join the Cinema Sisters, senior Sadie Johnson and Lilian Johnson as they talk about all things movies.

Cinema Sisters: introduction

Sadie Johnson and Lilian Johnson
October 25, 2023
In this weekly blog, staff reporter Lilian Johnson talks about everything pop culture.

Pop of culture: Halloween

Lilian Johnson, Staff Reporter
October 23, 2023
It's a must win tournament for girls' golf as they head to Twin Creeks Golf Club Monday morning. The group competes in the District-105A tournament, with a win needed to advance to regionals.

Put to the test, girls’ golf challenged at Argyle

Lilian Johnson, Staff Reporter
October 23, 2023
Senior Ashley Zhang and the rest of the girls’ golf team takes the course on Friday at 8:00 a.m. to compete in the Argyle Girls Invitational.

Challenge on the course as girls’ golf tees off

Lilian Johnson, Sports Reporter
October 20, 2023
In this weekly blog, staff reporter Lilian Johnson talks about everything pop culture.

Pop of Culture: SZA concert

Lilian Johnson, Staff Reporter
October 16, 2023
Cross Country starts their season Friday Aug. 16 at 6 p.m. at Warren Park.

Mixed results in cross country district meet

Lilian Johnson, Sports Reporter
October 16, 2023
Last year, boys' and girls' cross country took first in their District meet. The team holds themselves to the same standard, as they head into Thursday for their District 10-5A meet.

Cross Country is set to take it all again at districts

Lilian Johnson, Sports Reporter
October 11, 2023
In this weekly blog, staff reporter Lilian Johnson talks about everything pop culture.

Pop of Culture: For All the Dogs

Lilian Johnson, Staff Reporter
October 10, 2023
In this weekly blog, staff reporter Lilian Johnson talks about everything pop culture.

Pop of culture: books

Lilian Johnson, Staff Reporter
October 2, 2023
Cross Country put out results in their final meet before districts on October 12th. “This Friday's race was another step in the right direction,” coach Khera Vay said.

Cross country finishes their final meet before districts

Lilian Johnson, Sports Reporter
October 2, 2023
In their final meet before districts, the Redhawk cross country team will hope to finalize their times at the Ken Gaston Invitational. “I need to work on my consistency,” senior Vedant Shah said.

Cross country races into their last meet before districts

Lilian Johnson, Sports Reporter
September 28, 2023
In this weekly blog, staff reporter Lilian Johnson talks about everything pop culture.

Pop of Culture: Matilda

Lilian Johnson, Staff Reporter
September 25, 2023
Cross country took on the rigorous course of the Southlake Invitational with top finishes for both boys and girls. “I am very satisfied with the time I ran this weekend,” Senior Sydni Wilkins said.

Top finishes for cross country at the Southlake Invitational

Lilian Johnson, Sports Reporter
September 25, 2023
With only two invitationals left until Districts, the cross country team will head to Southlake for the Southlake Invitational. The team will hope to continue to improve before Districts.

In their final stretch, cross country heads to Southlake Invitational

Lilian Johnson, Sports Reporter
September 22, 2023
In this weekly blog, staff reporter Lilian Johnson talks about everything pop culture.

Pop of Culture: phases in music preferences

Lilian Johnson, Staff Reporter
September 18, 2023
Student Council hosts their third advisory event of the school year with Just Dance on Tuesday. Students can show off their best 80s outfit and dance with their friends at the event.

Students get groovy before Homecoming with Just Dance event

Lilian Johnson, Staff Reporter
September 18, 2023
After a week off, cross country was back at it running in the Lovejoy XC Fall Festival. New personal bests were set, as the team progresses through their season.

Redhawk cross country reaches new lengths

Lilian Johnson, Sports Reporter
September 18, 2023
Cross country is back to run their second 5k of the year. “I'm excited for the athletes to run their 2nd 5K of the season against some of the best in the state of Texas,” coach Khera Vay said.

After a bye-week cross country is back

Lilian Johnson, Sports Reporter
September 15, 2023
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