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Maddie Owens

Maddie Owens, Executive Producer

Maddie Owens is a junior and loves editing videos, and has been actively involved in broadcast since freshman year. She has also taken the role of Wingspan’s first ever Junior Executive Producer. Her ability to say the alphabet backwards is one of her few talents.

Game of Thrones takes up most of her free time because she re-watches season five every week in hope of John Snow’s return. Maddie values sleep over everything, so a power nap after school everyday is essential to her survival. If she could have lunch with five people, she would choose Cara Delevingne, Harry Styles, John Green, Aubrey Plaza, and Higgles. She is looking forward to being a part of Wingspan and can’t wait to see what the new program has to offer.  

All content by Maddie Owens
The Texas Education Agency has released a new set of guidelines that suggests new protocols involving parent and trustee involvement in the evaluation of what books are appropriate for public school libraries.

[Photo] Three students on campus recognized as National Hispanic Scholars

Aaron Boehmer, Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2020
Middle school #18 and the first intermediate school of FISD have been named, Shana Wortham Intermediate School and Richard Wilkinson Middle School.

[Photo] School board to discuss topics from budget to construction plans

Caroline Caruso, Managing Editor
September 14, 2020
Recently, the district has opened applications for the district-wide committees.

[Photo] FISD issues one-time bonus to employees

Aaron Boehmer, Editor-in-Chief
July 15, 2020
In an effort to prevent fentanyl usage in students and in the city, Frisco ISD is hosting an informative town hall about fentanyl and its fatal effects.

[Photo] School closures extended due to COVID-19

Aaron Boehmer, Managing Editor
April 1, 2020
The logo of the Dallas Cowboys adorns the 50-yard line of the Ford Center at the Star. The indoor practice facility of the Cowboys, the Ford Center also hosts Frisco ISD football games in the fall. The Star opened in 2016.

[Photo] The Star scores a championship game

Sydney Bishop, Guest Contributor
March 21, 2019
Actions taken by legislators in Austin could have an impact on the 2019-2020 Frisco ISD budget, but while district leaders wait to see what happens, the school board is meeting with the districts long range planning committee on Wednesday to have an initial public conversation about next years budget.

[Photo] Future funding for Frisco ISD on Monday’s Board of Trustees agenda

Wade Glover, WTV Executive Producer
August 20, 2018
Interviewing Jerry Jones at the grand opening of The Star in 2016, 2017 WTV graduate Eilidh McGarva and Maddie Owens were able to interview several prominent members of the Jones family due to the partnership between Frisco, Frisco ISD and the Dallas Cowboys.

[Photo] From sleepy suburb to Sports City, U.S.A.

Kasey Harvey, Sports Editor
April 12, 2018
Improving relationships and building better communication within families is the focus of Saturday’s Student and Parent Empowerment program from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. in the Student Opportunity Center.

[Photo] Understanding misbehavior focus of weekend program

March 2, 2018
Already home to the AA minor league franchise of the Texas Rangers, along with the MLS team FC Dallas and several other sports franchises, Frisco became even more of a sports city when the Dallas Cowboys moved its world headquarters to the city in 2016.

[Photo] Same game, bigger field

Kasey Harvey, Sports Editor
January 23, 2018
The terrorist attack in New York City on Oct. 31, 2017 was the deadliest terrorist attack in the city since Sept. 11, 2001. For social studies teacher Kenneth Schuimo, it hit close to home as his cousin Kevin McGinn is a NYC police officer and helped apprehend the suspect.

[Photo] Cousin of social studies teacher helps apprehend NYC terrorist

Keegan Williams, Editor-in-chief
November 3, 2017
Students wishing to take a Credit by Exam must register by Monday.

[Photo] CBE deadline Monday

Lucas Barr, Staff Reporter
June 1, 2017
Sitting by a window at school, senior Emma Montes chose to give her boy up for adoption rather than be a teen mom.

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A member of the girls wrestling team in her early high school days, senior Emma Montes looks at the wrestling display case.

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The Montes family discusses the process of putting Emmas son, Noah, up for adoption during their interview with WTV Executive Producer Maddie Owens.

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The Montes family talks about when senior Emma Montes found out she was pregnant.

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[Video] 17 and pregnant

Maddie Owens, WTV Executive Producer
May 25, 2017
Juniors and seniors are able to take classes with Collin College to gain college credit. To provide interested students with information regarding Dual Credit from the registration process to the courses and expectations, Frisco ISD and Collin College are hosting a joint informational webinar Thursday from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

[Photo] Bachelor’s degree in nursing could come at Collin

Jennifer Hernandez, WTV Staff Reporter
May 8, 2017
The Frisco ISD Board of Trustees discussed the 2017-18 budget and honored students at its regularly scheduled meeting Monday night.

[Photo] 2017-18 school registration now open

Olivia Kirklin, Editor-in-chief
May 2, 2017
A severe weather system hit Frisco in the early morning hours Wednesday knocking out power to several schools in the district including Staley Middle School. Despite the interruption of power, the school day continued for normal hours.

[Photo] Early morning storm knocks out power at some FISD schools

March 29, 2017

[Video] McCausland talks about finding Lyon’s replacement

Maddie Owens, WTV Executive Producer
March 28, 2017

[Video] Search process for new superintendent underway

Brooke Colombo, News Editor
March 21, 2017
Frisco ISD officials and representatives from area churches, temples, mosques and synagogues will be come together for the Faith-Based Leaders Breakfast Thursday from 9-10:30 a.m. in the Frisco ISD Administration building on Ohio Drive.

[Photo] District and local religious leaders to meet

Michael Capps , Guest Contributor
March 15, 2017

My Life As: a baseball player

March 2, 2017
An information meeting will be held Wednesday in the auditorium from 10-11 a.m. for the parents and students interested in the Collin College admissions process.

[Photo] Collin College application meeting Wednesday

April Xu, WTV Staff Reporter
February 28, 2017
After defeating Prosper 49-46 Tuesday night, the girls basketball team faces Mansfield Legacy Friday at 6 p.m. in Garland. If the team wins, it will have less than 24 hours to prepare for the regional final with a bid to the state semifinals on the line.

[Photo] Basketball teams look to advance in playoffs

February 24, 2017

[Video] Basketball teams advance; soccer wins one, loses one

Maddie Owens, WTV Executive Producer
February 22, 2017

[Video] Weekend sports recap

Keegan Williams, Sports Editor
February 21, 2017

[Video] Best of Redhawk Romance

February 17, 2017

[Video] Win and advance

Keegan Williams, Sports Editor
February 14, 2017
Frisco ISD Board of Trustee members met Monday night for their monthly meeting which dicussed the states new accountability rating system, becoming a District of Innovation and the 2017-18 school calendar among other things.

[Photo] 2017-18 planning continues for Frisco ISD

Marisa Uddin, WTV Staff Reporter
February 14, 2017
After making it to the state championship game last year and falling short, the girls basketball team begins this years playoff march Monday against Little Elm at McKinney High School.

[Photo] Road to state begins Monday night for girls' basketball

February 13, 2017

[Video] Redhawk Romance: 14 Days of Love – February 12

February 12, 2017
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[Photo] Cost saving recommendations and strategies shared

Olivia Kirklin, Editor-in-chief
February 10, 2017
Both boys and girls soccer started their matches with even District standings Tuesday night against the Trail Blazers. The girls team was able to get their first district win 4-2, while the boys got their second tie of the season 2-2.

[Photo] Redhawks took on the Trail Blazers

January 13, 2021
The Frisco ISD Board of Trustees will work together with members of the Priorities-Based Budget Stakeholder Committee and Working Group Thursday 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the CTE Center to examine the district’s financial situation and work towards a budget for the 2017-2018 school year.

[Photo] Budget talks for 2017-18 continue Thursday

Megan Lin, Editor-in-chief
February 9, 2017

[Video] Redhawk Romance: 14 Days of Love – February 8

February 8, 2017

[Video] Redhawk Romance: 14 Days of Love – February 7

February 7, 2017
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[Photo] Basketball gets split decision at Frisco

February 6, 2017

[Video] Redhawk Romance: 14 Days of Love – February 3

February 3, 2017

[Video] Redhawk Romance: 14 Days of Love – February 2

February 2, 2017

Basketball teams score wins over Heritage

Maddie Owens, WTV Executive Producer
February 1, 2017

[Video] Redhawk Romance: 14 Days of Love – February 1

February 1, 2017

Improve troupe hits the stage

Maddie Owens, WTV Executive Producer
January 31, 2017

[Video] Boys’ basketball beats Independence

Cydney Dumler, WTV Staff Reporter
January 30, 2017

[Video] January 30 Daily Update

January 30, 2017

[Video] January 27 Daily Update

January 27, 2017

[Video] Foul smell closes Coffee Shop

Maddie Owens, WTV Executive Producer
January 18, 2017

[Video] Martin Luther King Jr. tribute

Maddie Owens
January 13, 2017
In the preliminary progress grades for the state’s public schools issued by the Texas Education Agency, Frisco received relatively higher grades than some other schools in the state, with A’s in student achievement and progress, a B in closing performance gaps, and a C in postsecondary readiness. The new rating system goes into effect in August of 2018.

[Photo] TEA releases preview of new grading system

January 12, 2017

[Video] Split decision for basketball

Maddie Owens, WTV Executive Producer
January 11, 2017

[Video] Real Talk: New Year’s Resolutions

WTV Staff
January 5, 2017
The next step in whether or not, Frisco ISD becomes a District of Innovation will take place at a special meeting Thursday at 6:00 p.m. If FISD becomes a District of Innovation, it will have more flexibility of doing certain things such as the school day and calendar.

[Photo] District of Innovation process to resume Thursday

Hallie Winterbauer, Staff Reporter
January 5, 2017

[Video] January 3 Daily Update

January 3, 2017
Searching for a video on YouTube, junior Fernando Garcia and the rest of the student body will be limited in the videos they can watch as a result of new YouTube restrictions instituted Wednesday.

[Photo] District implements new YouTube policy

Megan Lin, Editor-in-chief
December 14, 2016

[Video] Duncanville overpowers girls’ basketball 65-34

Maddie Owens, WTV Executive Producer
December 7, 2016

[Video] Frisco tree lighting moved to Thursday

Wade Glover, WTV Staff Reporter
December 1, 2016

Splash of the titans

Maddie Owens, WTV Executive Producer
November 30, 2016

[Video] Scholarship window open for FEF

Maddie Owens, WTV Executive Producer
November 29, 2016

[Video] November 28 Daily Update

November 28, 2016
Frisco ISD is working the Frisco Police Department to increase School Resource Officers on elementary campuses. This change was approved at the Sept. 12 board meeting, with the 3 additional SROs patrolling elementary schools.

[Photo] FISD works with local police to increase campus security

September 19, 2022

[Video] Chasing a championship

Keegan Williams, Sports Editor
November 11, 2016

[Video] Students react to election results

Maddie Owens, WTV Executive Producer
November 9, 2016

Football scores big win over Reedy

Maddie Owens, WTV Executive Producer
November 4, 2016

November 4 Daily Update

November 4, 2016
Head football coach Chris Burtch talks to his son, offensive lineman Josh Burtch during a game at The Ford Center.

[Photo] Family games

Keegan Williams, Sports Editor
January 12, 2017

[Video] November 3 Daily Update

November 3, 2016

[Video] November 2 Daily Update

November 2, 2016
The fifth red-light safety camera in the city of Frisco is located at the intersection of Preston Road and Warren Parkway. A 30-day warning period will begins Nov. 1 and the first day notices will be issued will be November 30.

[Photo] Frisco adds another red-light camera

Olivia Kirklin, Editor-in-chief
November 1, 2016

Playoff push comes to end against Frisco

Maddie Owens, WTV Executive Producer
October 31, 2016
A win tonight against Frisco keeps playoff hopes alive for the football team. A loss eliminates the team from playoff contention.

[Photo] Playoffs on the line for football team

Keegan Williams, Sports Editor
October 28, 2016

[Video] October 28 Daily Update

October 28, 2016

[Video] Two wins from state

Maddie Owens, WTV Executive Producer
October 27, 2016

[Video] Volleyball preps for postseason push

October 25, 2016
With the decision to delay the opening of Memorial High School, the school district will have to do some rezoning of attendance areas. On Thursday, the district sent home a letter to parents explaining the procedure and how parents could offer their input.

[Photo] School district begins rezoning process

November 17, 2016

[Video] October 17 Daily Update

October 17, 2016

[Video] October 14 Daily Update

October 14, 2016

[Video] Football sets sights on Knights

Keegan Williams, Sports Editor
October 14, 2016

[Video] Frisco Feasts, Foods and Faves

Maddie Owens, WTV Executive Producer
October 13, 2016
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[Video] First and second for cross country teams

Maddie Owens, WTV Executive Producer
October 13, 2016
Senior Nicholas Wynne running to the finish to place 4th, with senior Josh Akin just behind taking 5th.

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Varsity boys in a pregame huddle before their District 13-5A meet on Thursday.

[Photo] Opinion: cross country deserves more

October 14, 2016
The Boys placed 2nd and the Girls placed 1st at the District meet, moving both teams on to Regionals.

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All seven members of the girls varsity finished in the top 17 at the District 13-5A meet on Thursday, Oct. 12 at Warren Park.

[Photo] Cross country runs towards state

October 27, 2016
Cross Country competed in the District 13- 5A meet Thursday morning.

[Photo] Gallery: Cross Country teams race on to Regionals

October 13, 2016
After the Girls who started at 8:30 a.m., the Boys line up to start at 9:00 a.m.

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[Video] October 6 Daily Update

October 6, 2016

[Video] October 5 Daily Update

October 5, 2016

[Video] Students explore the school through geocaching

Megan Lin, Editor-in-chief
October 4, 2016
Members of the football team stand on the visitors sideline at the Ford Center during the national anthem. The team will host its banquet Monday night at Collin College starting at 6:30 p.m.

Gallery: taking down the Titans

Maddie Owens, WTV Executive Producer
October 3, 2016
American flags were on display throughout the stands at the Ford Center during Fridays 44-35 win over Centennial.

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A student athletic trainer looks on as starting quarterback Grant Buss warms up on the sideline. Buss threw for 250 yards and 2 touchdowns in the teams 44-35 win against Centennial.

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