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Maya Silberman

Maya Silberman, Editor-in-Chief

Maya Silberman is a senior going into her third year on the Wingspan staff. Outside of Wingspan, she is captain of the CTE Mock Trial team and a legal intern through the CTE Center's Practicum in Government Program. In her free time, Maya can be found reading any and everything, playing New York Times games, and spending time with her dog, Luna. Maya couldn't be more excited to be one of the Editor-in-Chiefs this year, and looks forward to what is to come!

Contact Maya: Maya.Silberman.055@k12.friscoisd.org

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On The Weekly podcast, seniors Maya Silberman and Eva Soto chat about hot topics, new trends and random thoughts every week. (Music: All That - Bensound https://www.bensound.com Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/3BrSCoR Copyright Free/Royalty Free)

The Weekly: college chats

Maya Silberman and Eva Soto
December 8, 2023
Frisco ISDs La Visión program is partnering with the CTE Center to give Spanish speaking families an exclusive open house tour of the CTE Center Wednesday from 6-8 p.m.

[Photo] Exclusive CTE open house on Wednesday for Spanish speaking families

Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter
December 6, 2023
In this weekly blog, senior Maya Silberman shares her favorites and flops for each episode of her favorite show, Dancing With the Stars.

Maya’s Mirrorball: The Semifinals

Maya Silberman, Editor-in-Chief
December 1, 2023
On The Weekly podcast, seniors Maya Silberman and Eva Soto chat about hot topics, new trends and random thoughts every week. (Music: All That - Bensound https://www.bensound.com Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/3BrSCoR Copyright Free/Royalty Free)

The Weekly: Dancing With the Stars

Maya Silberman and Haley Ward
December 1, 2023
Frisco ISD has announced new courses for the 2024-25 school year. One of those includes AP Precalculus, which will replace Precalculus advanced.

Frisco ISD releases new courses for 2024-25 school year

Christina Huang and Maya Silberman
November 28, 2023
In this weekly blog, senior Maya Silberman shares her favorites and flops for each episode of her favorite show, Dancing With the Stars.

Maya’s Mirrorball: Whitney Houston Night

Maya Silberman, Editor-in-Chief
November 17, 2023
On The Weekly podcast, seniors Maya Silberman and Eva Soto chat about hot topics, new trends and random thoughts every week. (Music: All That - Bensound https://www.bensound.com Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/3BrSCoR Copyright Free/Royalty Free)

The Weekly: Uggs

Maya Silberman and Eva Soto
November 17, 2023
Students and parents have the chance to gain insight on advanced academic courses offered in Frisco ISD Thursday at the districts Advanced Academics Night.

Frisco ISD hosts Advanced Academics Night on Thursday

Harmony Addy and Maya Silberman
November 16, 2023
In this weekly blog, senior Maya Silberman shares her favorites and flops for each episode of her favorite show, Dancing With the Stars.

Maya’s Mirrorball: Music Video Night

Maya Silberman, Editor-in-Chief
November 10, 2023
On The Weekly podcast, seniors Maya Silberman and Eva Soto chat about hot topics, new trends and random thoughts every week. (Music: All That - Bensound https://www.bensound.com Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/3BrSCoR Copyright Free/Royalty Free)

The Weekly: holiday season

Maya Silberman and Eva Soto
November 10, 2023
In this weekly blog, senior Maya Silberman shares her favorites and flops for each episode of her favorite show, Dancing With the Stars.

Maya’s Mirrorball: Monster Night

Maya Silberman, Editor-in-Chief
November 3, 2023
Early decision applications were due Wednesday. For some students, early decision is a shot to get into a dream school, such as Columbia (pictured) or Harvard, but for others, it is a way to find the right fit and relax for the rest of the year.

Early decision: to bind or not to bind?

Maya Silberman, Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2023
AP students take AP exams in May, however, the deadline to pay for fall courses is now. Students must pay through Online School Fees by Nov. 1.

AP exam payment window closes Wednesday

Maya Silberman, Editor-in-Chief
October 31, 2023
Each week, students from all across campus make their way to one of three stadiums to watch the football game. Friday Night Lights, however, is much more than that. These are the stories of those behind a high school staple, Friday Night Lights.

Redhawks flock together for Friday Night Lights

Maya Silberman and Haley Ward
October 27, 2023
On The Weekly podcast, seniors Maya Silberman and Eva Soto chat about hot topics, new trends and random thoughts every week. (Music: All That - Bensound https://www.bensound.com Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/3BrSCoR Copyright Free/Royalty Free)

The Weekly: Halloween

Maya Silberman and Eva Soto
October 27, 2023
In this weekly blog, senior Maya Silberman shares her favorites and flops for each episode of her favorite show, Dancing With the Stars.

Maya’s Mirrorball: Most Memorable Year Night

Maya Silberman, Editor-in-Chief
October 27, 2023
In this weekly blog, senior Maya Silberman shares her favorites and flops for each episode of her favorite show, Dancing With the Stars.

Maya’s Mirrorball: Disney100 Night

Maya Silberman, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2023
On The Weekly podcast, seniors Maya Silberman and Eva Soto chat about hot topics, new trends and random thoughts every week. (Music: All That - Bensound https://www.bensound.com Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/3BrSCoR Copyright Free/Royalty Free)

The Weekly: teenage friendships

Maya Silberman and Eva Soto
October 20, 2023
In this weekly blog, senior Maya Silberman shares her favorites and flops for each episode of her favorite show, Dancing With the Stars.

Maya’s Mirrorball: Motown Night

Maya Silberman, Editor-in-Chief
October 13, 2023
On The Weekly podcast, seniors Maya Silberman and Eva Soto chat about hot topics, new trends and random thoughts every week. (Music: All That - Bensound https://www.bensound.com Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/3BrSCoR Copyright Free/Royalty Free)

The Weekly: qualms of college

Maya Silberman and Eva Soto
October 13, 2023
In this weekly blog, senior Maya Silberman shares her favorites and flops for each episode of her favorite show, Dancing With the Stars.

Maya’s Mirrorball: Latin Night

Maya Silberman, Editor-In-Chief
October 5, 2023
Many seniors are preparing to leave The Nest and have begun applying to colleges. Although this is a shared experience for many seniors, the application process looks different for students planning to go in-state versus out-of-state (Pictured: Columbia University).

[Photo] Exploring college horizons: in state versus out of state

Rin Ryu, Editor-In-Chief
October 5, 2023
On Chit Chat n Abicat, seniors Judith Aluga and Maggie Wang take a look into all things music, film, and photography.

[Photo] Chit Chat ’n Abicat: is TikTok ruining music?

Judith Aluga, Maggie Wang, and Gabi Malyar
September 27, 2023
Freshmen and seniors get the morning off while sophomore and juniors take the PSAT on Wednesday.

Sophomores and juniors take the PSAT Wednesday

Maya Silberman, Editor-In-Chief
October 4, 2023
On The Weekly podcast, seniors Maya Silberman and Eva Soto chat about hot topics, new trends and random thoughts every week. (Music: All That - Bensound https://www.bensound.com Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/3BrSCoR Copyright Free/Royalty Free)

The Weekly: seniors and supper

Maya Silberman and Eva Soto
September 29, 2023
In this weekly blog, senior Maya Silberman shares her favorites and flops for each episode of her favorite show, Dancing With the Stars.

Maya’s Mirrorball: Premiere Party

Maya Silberman, Editor-in-Chief
September 28, 2023
The payment window for AP exams is now open. Students can pay fees through Online School Fees by Nov. 1.

AP exam payment window now open

Maya Silberman and Onassis Cyriaano
September 28, 2023
Certain projects on campus have earned their spots in the curriculum of their respective classes year after year. Among these projects are ecocolumns and ceiling tile paintings.

Popular projects become staples on campus

Maya Silberman, Editor-In-Chief
September 27, 2023

15 Redhawks named as National Merit Semifinalists

Maya Silberman, Editor-In-Chief
September 27, 2023

Students bring the spirit for homecoming pep rally

Maya Silberman, Editor-In-Chief
September 21, 2023
The monthly board meeting is being held Monday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. On the agenda are a resolution on chaplains in school, the 2023-24 improvement plan, and more.

Board of Trustees holds September meeting Monday

Maya Silberman, Editor-In-Chief
September 18, 2023
Principal Stacy Whaling decided to partake in the 70s theme day as well.

[Photo] Redhawks ‘get groovy’ by dressing up in 70s fashion

Wingspan Staff
September 18, 2023
In order to explore how ecosystems function, AP Environmental Science students are growing their own ecocolumns in soda bottles.

A comprehensive tour of APES ecocolumns

Maya Silberman, Editor-In-Chief
September 8, 2023
Yearbooks are now on sale for the lowest price of the year. If families purchase a yearbook before Sept. 15, there are four free included decals.

Yearbooks on sale for lowest price of the year

Maya Silberman, Editor-in-Chief
August 31, 2023
Parents are able to visit the CTE Center Monday from 5-7 p.m. for Meet the Teacher night.

CTE Center hosts Meet the Teacher Monday night

Lauren Pratt and Maya Silberman
August 28, 2023
On The Weekly podcast, seniors Maya Silberman and Eva Soto chat about hot topics, new trends and random thoughts every week. (Music: All That - Bensound https://www.bensound.com Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/3BrSCoR Copyright Free/Royalty Free)

The Weekly: dorm, dreams, and fears

Maya Silberman, Eva Soto
August 25, 2023
On The Weekly podcast, seniors Maya Silberman and Eva Soto chat about hot topics, new trends and random thoughts every week. (Music: All That - Bensound https://www.bensound.com Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/3BrSCoR Copyright Free/Royalty Free)

The Weekly: meet the hosts

Maya Silberman and Eva Soto
August 18, 2023
Although wildfires in Hawaii are more than 3,000 miles away, the impact is felt on campus by Redhawks.

Wildfires in Maui hit home for some Redhawks

Maya Silberman, Editor-In-Chief
August 17, 2023
Parking permits are on sale for students for the 2023-24 school year. Permits for the full year cost $50 and permits for a semester cost $35.

Student parking permits now on sale

Maya Silberman, Editor-In-Chief
August 14, 2023
Out with the old and in with the new is the motto this year as classrooms got a refresh with new furniture. This includes new desks, chairs and whiteboard tables.

Classrooms have an updated look with new furniture

Maya Silberman, Editor-In-Chief
August 11, 2023
Students are returning to campus Wednesday for the start of the 2023-24 school year.

Redhawks return to campus for the 2023-24 school year

Maya Silberman, Editor-In-Chief
August 9, 2023
Flying from Frisco to France, students are traveling on an EF Tours trip sponsored by English teacher David Volkmar. The trip goes through continental Europe, stopping in cities such as Lucerne and Paris.

From Frisco to France, student travelers visit Europe

Maya Silberman, Managing Editor
May 18, 2023
thank a researcher

[Photo] Send an email, thank a researcher

Sarayu Bongale, Staff Reporter
May 12, 2023
Seniors are taking a step back in time and visiting their old middle and elementary schools for reunions. The reunions take place over breakfast.

[Photo] Before leaving the nest, seniors visit elementary and middle schools

Christine Han and Athena Tseng
May 9, 2023
Closing out the final chapter of senior year, PTSA is hosting a senior sunset on Wednesday for the class of 2023. The event will take place at the Frisco Rail Yard from 6 - 9 p.m.

[Photo] Senior sunset closes final chapter of senior year

Rachel Kim, Staff Reporter
May 10, 2023
Calling all students: the school mascot position is now open as former mascot, senior Andrew Jauregui will be graduating. Students interested must submit a form application and audition video by May 15.

Help Wanted: school seeking student for mascot position

Maya Silberman, Managing Editor
May 8, 2023
The CTE Center is known by many students for the career related opportunities it provides, and now, those are available in the summer. The CTE Center mock trial team hosting a mock trial camp May 22-25 for students with under a year of experience.

CTE Mock Trial provides summer learning opportunity

Maya Silberman and Neha Ramachandran
May 4, 2023
Liberty High School was one of 9 FISD schools awarded recognition on College Boards AP Honor Roll.

Biology and U.S. History EOC tests administered Wednesday

Maya Silberman, Managing Editor
May 3, 2023
Students on campus headed to Arlington on Saturday to compete in the UIL Region 2 5A meet. Seniors Sanjheev Rao and Tanmay Gupta (pictured) competed in Calculator Applications and Number Sense.

Academic meet leads to state for some Redhawks

Maya Silberman, Managing Editor
April 24, 2023
meet the candidate

[Photo] Meet the candidates: Board of Trustees Place 4

Harley Classe, Editor-in-Chief
April 25, 2023
Juniors Carsyn Bianchin and Malia Willingham are one of two pairs running for student council president and vice president. Voting closes Wednesday.

Carsyn Bianchin

Maya Silberman, Managing Editor
April 19, 2023
Juniors Haley Ward and Lily Leyden are one of two pairs running for student council president and vice president. Voting closes Wednesday.

Haley Ward

Maya Silberman, Managing Editor
April 19, 2023
Students are campaigning to get elected to one of the open officer positions in National Honor Society. Sophomore Michelle Quan (pictured) is one of several students running for the position of junior officer.

[Photo] Students campaign for NHS officer positions

Grant Milleson, Staff Reporter
April 13, 2023
With the year wrapping up AP exams are quickly approaching. Many AP classes on campus have stopped learning new content and began to review.

[Photo] AP classes wrap up content and begin review

Sarayu Bongale, Staff Reporter
April 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: gossip

Athena Tseng and Maya Silberman
April 6, 2023
Taking a distraction and turning it into a tool, increasing amounts of teachers have turned to social media for educational purposes. On campus, AP Physics teacher Kenric Davies (pictured) has taken to creating Fun Physics Friday TikTok videos.

Learning with social media one swipe at a time

Maya Silberman, Managing Editor
April 5, 2023
The window to change schedules opened Monday and closes April 14. Students can visit Home Access Center to see their currently selected courses.

Schedule change window now open

Maya Silberman, Managing Editor
April 3, 2023
Members of the HOSA chapter on campus recently competed in the State Leadership Conference. Students competed in different events, and juniors Abdurraheem Sheikh and Sophie Yang also met with fellow members of the Area 3 leadership team.

HOSA competes at State Leadership Conference

Maya Silberman, Managing Editor
March 31, 2023
Current eighth graders had the opportunity to come on campus for Rising Redhawk Night on Wednesday. They were able to learn about the options available to pursue as a student in high school.

Future students explore their options at Rising Redhawk Night

Maya Silberman, Managing Editor
March 29, 2023
Homeowners in Frisco could get a tax break if current bills continue to work their way through the state house in Austin. The first bill is a property tax relief package valued at $16.5 billion and the second bill, Senate Bill 4, seeks to cut school property tax rates.

[Photo] Property tax bills make their way through Texas Legislature

Erika Pernis, Editor-In-Chief
March 29, 2023
Redhawks competed at the District 10-5A UIL academic meet on Saturday. The school won the district sweepstakes and more than 20 Redhawks finished in the top three of their event.

Redhawks soar at UIL academic district meet

Maya Silberman, Managing Editor
March 27, 2023
The fourth and final quarter of the school year began Monday, marking the start of the final stretch of the year for seniors. The fourth quarter brings AP exams and grade freezing for seniors, as well as fun end of year activities.

Beginning of fourth quarter marks the start of seniors’ final stretch

Maya Silberman, Managing Editor
March 20, 2023
Students are taking off on Friday to Spring Break, which will last from March 13-17. The 3rd quarter will also end on March 13.

Students take off for Spring Break on Friday

Maya Silberman, Managing Editor
March 10, 2023
Wednesday is International Womens Day. To help recognize the contributions of women, people all over celebrate and recognize the immense contribution of women to our society, honoring the history and fight for equality that is ongoing today.

[Photo] Appreciation abounds as Redhawks recognize International Women’s Day

Aashi Oswal, Staff Reporter
March 8, 2023
Juniors will be taking the school administered SAT Wednesday morning. For those not taking the SAT, it is a regular school day.

[Photo] Juniors take SAT Wednesday morning

Erika Pernis, Editor-In-Chief
February 28, 2023
February is Black History Month, a month dedicated to honoring African Americans and their contribution to our country. For some students on campus, Black History Month is not just a month. African American Studies students spend class all year round learning about Black History and Culture.

[Photo] Redhawks recognize Black History Month on campus

Sadie Johnson, WTV Staff Reporter
February 21, 2023
Mondays regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meeting discussed a variety of subjects. On the agenda was student and staff recognitions, the 2023-2024 budget, and polling locations.

FISD Board discussed budget, poll locations, and more Monday

Maya Silberman, Managing Editor
February 14, 2023
Many students dont know where to begin when it comes to financial aid. Frisco ISD and Going Merry, a company focused on helping students find and apply for scholarships, are hosting a webinar Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Frisco ISD hosts financial aid webinar Tuesday

Maya Silberman and Saachi Kuchu
February 8, 2023
The last day to purchase the yearbook for the 2022-2023 school year is Friday. Students can go to jostensyearbooks.com to buy their yearbook.

Last chance to purchase the yearbook is Friday

Maya Silberman, Managing Editor
January 26, 2023
The CTE Center is holding a summer job and career fair that can help students get real world experiences with interviews along with connect them to professionals in different fields.

Work Based Learning applications due Friday

Maya Silberman, Managing Editor
January 20, 2023
Across Frisco ISDs 75 campuses, an In God We Trust poster can be seen posted. Senate Bill 797 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on Sept. 7, 2021, SB797 mandates that every public school put up a “In God We Trust” poster if it has been donated by a private organization or individual.

[Photo] Senate Bill 797 posts “In God We Trust” on Texas campuses

Aashi Oswal, Staff Reporter
January 19, 2023
Dual Credit students have the opportunity to take classes through Collin College. Collin College’s extended winter break will officially end as classes resume Tuesday.

[Photo] Dual Credit classes are back in session Tuesday

Neha Ramachandran, Staff Reporter
January 13, 2023
Library aide applications for the 2023-24 school year have opened. The role entails mainly shelving books and decorating the library.

[Photo] Library aide applications open

Erika Pernis, Editor-in-Chief
January 12, 2023
Texas Independence Day is around the corner as many Texans celebrate.

Texas legislature is back in session

Maya Silberman and Joaquin Perez
January 10, 2023
Jewish people across the world have been lighting candles, frying latkes and spinning dreidels to celebrate the Festival of Lights as Hanukkah continues until Monday evening. While many are celebrating, the Jewish community has faced a recent rise in antisemitism.

Festival of Lights dimmed by rise in antisemitism

Maya Silberman, Managing Editor
December 22, 2022
Many early decision results are being released on Thursday. If accepted, early decision applicants are bound to attend the college they apply to.

Anticipation ends for seniors as early decision results are released

Maya Silberman, Managing Editor
December 15, 2022
During Tuesdays severe weather shelter in place hold, students in the Audio/Video Production class of Brian Higgins moved into the equipment room where they watched live weather reports.

Breaking News: Severe weather leads to school to shelter-in-place

Maya Silberman, Managing Editor
December 13, 2022
The CTE Center is holding a summer job and career fair that can help students get real world experiences with interviews along with connect them to professionals in different fields.

CTE Work Based Learning applications now open

Maya Silberman, Managing Editor
December 7, 2022
Collin College classes end Thursday, meaning students who take Dual Credit classes are no longer in session for the remainder of the academic semester. Students also have a chance to learn more about Dual Credit during advisory on Thursday.

Dual Credit Information Night series begins Wednesday

Maya Silberman and Karina Grokhovskaya
November 29, 2022

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

Maya Silberman, Managing Editor
November 17, 2022
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 play 9 Square during advisory with StuCo

Haley Johnson and Maya Silberman
November 15, 2022
With the municipal elections quickly approaching, some seniors on campus are eligible to register and vote in the upcoming local elections. Registration for this election closes Thursday, and early voting takes place from April 24 to May 2.

Race for governor puts young voters in the spotlight

Maya Silberman, Managing Editor
November 8, 2022
The opportunity to wear costumes also connected students with friends. Junior Sadie Johnson (pictured) participated in a partner costume, being the devil to her friends angel.

[Photo] Halloween makes its way on campus

October 31, 2022
Halloween was seen on campus this year for the first time in recent years. Students on campus were allowed to wear costumes to school.

[Photo]

October is Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ+) History Month, intended to celebrate the history of the LGBTQ+ community. The month is intended to raise awareness and combat prejudice against LGBTQ+ people.

[Photo] Beyond the rainbow: raising awareness and representation

Rin Ryu, Managing Editor
October 31, 2022

Candy, costumes, and contests kick off Halloween on campus 

Maya Silberman, Managing Editor
October 25, 2022
English teacher Vanessa Melvin was the creative mind behind the English departments pumpkin. She chose to focus on Alice in Wonderland to bring in the creative aspect, but also tie the theme back to English.

[Photo]

Many departments tied the theme of their pumpkin to the subject they teach. The social studies departments pumpkin featured a voting theme.

[Photo]

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