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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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Maya Silberman

Maya Silberman, Managing Editor

Maya Silberman is a junior starting her second year on the Wingspan staff. Her favorite things include reading any and everything, rewatching NCIS for the eighth time, and playing with her puppy, Luna. She is also a member of the Executive Team of Diversify Our Narrative, a national non-profit, and part of the FISD CTE Center Mock Trial Team. She looks forwards to being a Managing Editor and is excited to see what is to come this year!

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

All content by Maya Silberman
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

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

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

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
Freshmen and juniors will be taking the Biology and U.S. History EOC tests on Wednesday. All students who are not testing will have late arrival at 12:45.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Registration for Dual Credit classes for the 23-24 school year is now open. Those already in a Dual Credit class need to register as a Returning Dual Credit Student, and more information can be found on the Collin College website.

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 has implemented advisory events this school year. The next in the series takes place Tuesday in advisory, with students participating in 9 Square.

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.

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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

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.

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

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Bringing Halloween to teachers and staff, there was a campus pumpkin decorating contest. Each department got one pumpkin to decorate with a theme of their choosing.

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Red Ribbon week takes place from Oct. 23 to Oct. 31. On campus, students are commemorating the week through dress up days.

Red Ribbon Week recognized on campus

Maya Silberman, Managing Editor
October 24, 2022
Bands annual Trunk R Treat is happening Monday from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. With a high chance of rain, there is a weather contingency plan for the event to be moved indoors.

Band’s Trunk R Treat kicks off the Halloween season

Varun Saravanan and Maya Silberman
October 24, 2022
In an attempt to get students to report anything they say that could be out of the ordinary, the schools administrative team, including principal Stacey Whaling, took turns dressing like Waldo on Friday for If You See Something, Say Something Day. The first student (students) to find Waldo were eligible for a prize from the front office.

Dressing like Waldo, admin hopes to spark student awareness

Maya Silberman, Managing Editor
September 30, 2022
Mock trial is back on campus with the revival of the schools mock trial team. Through mock trial, the team has an opportunity to work with attorneys and get experience in the court room.

Mock trial makes its comeback on campus

Maya Silberman, Managing Editor
September 30, 2022

24 Redhawks qualify as National Merit Semifinalists

Erika Pernis, Maya Silberman, and Rachel Kim
September 29, 2022
All senior grades are due Monday by 4 p.m. For juniors, sophomores and freshmen, grades are due May 16.

[Photo] Students advised to use HAC rather than third party apps

September 23, 2022

Redhawks buzzing with excitement as H-E-B makes North Texas debut

Maya Silberman and Erika Pernis
September 21, 2022
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what its like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: reporting for H-E-B

Athena Tseng, Erika Pernis, Karina Grokhovskaya, Varun Saravanan, and Maya Silberman
September 20, 2022
At the front of the store, theres H-E-B Meal Simple offering convenient chef-inspired meals that are prepared in store.

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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.

FISD works with local police to increase campus security

Maya Silberman, Managing Editor
September 19, 2022
As the Homecoming dance approaches, Student Council has decorated the halls for Homecoming week. For many students, the decorations brought back feelings of school spirit to start out to their Monday morning.

[Photo] Bringing school spirit, Student Council decorates for homecoming

September 13, 2022
Foreign Diplomacy students at the CTE Center worked on a day in the life project for a randomly assigned embassy official. They had creative freedom, and were able to create a video detailing the basic information about their assigned official.

CTE Foreign Diplomacy steps into the lives of embassy officials

Maya Silberman, Managing Editor
September 12, 2022
The Collin Scholarship Foundation is offering a scholarship to high school seniors who are taking the equivalent of six plus credit hours. The scholarships can make it easier for students to graduate with less debt.

Dual credit withdrawal period open

Maya Silberman, Managing Editor
September 7, 2022
Students in fine arts and athletics have the option to drop the credit from their GPA. The opt-out window opened on Sept. 1 and will stay open until Oct. 1.

GPA opt-out window for fine arts and athletics open

Maya Silberman, Managing Editor
September 6, 2022
Frisco ISD Earth Corps is a district wide club dedicate to bringing students who are passionate about the environment together. The group plans to educate elementary students on recycling, and do park clean-ups.

Climate takes center stage for FISD Earth Corps

Maya Silberman, Managing Editor
August 26, 2022
Friscos growth is booming, and since the early 2000s, the amount of available land has gone from 60 percent to 25 percent. One of the biggest areas for development is the quadrant north of Panther Creek along the Dallas Parkway.

Frisco’s booming commercial growth

Maya Silberman, Managing Editor
August 24, 2022
Dual Credit students in Composition l have taken on the task of defining cool in their latest essay. Through the assignment, students have freedom to focus on who or what they find cool.

Dual Credit classes back in session

Maya Silberman, Managing Editor
August 22, 2022
As the school year begins, students have the opportunity to start a club on campus. More details will be released by Sept. 1, when club applications open.

New club applications coming up

Maya Silberman, Managing Editor
August 19, 2022
The PTSA is hosting senior sunrise for the class of 2023 on Friday. It will take place at 6:45 a.m. in front of the school, and students will have the opportunity to eat donuts and spend time with friends.

[Photo] Senior sunrise starts the school year off bright

August 18, 2022

Frisco ISD updates COVID-19 protocols

Maya Silberman, Managing Editor
August 17, 2022
In this weekly podcast, staff reporter Christine Han sits down with students from a variety of backgrounds, to learn about what makes students on campus unique.

United Colors of Liberty: Kayla Winter

Maya Silberman and Rin Ryu
May 17, 2022
In this weekly podcast, staff reporter Christine Han sits down with students from a variety of backgrounds, to learn about what makes students on campus unique.

United Colors of Liberty: Kayla Winter

Maya Silberman, Staff Reporter
May 10, 2022
Tracing its start to 1903, Frisco ISD has transformed from a one school district, to one of the biggest in the state with 42 elementary schools, 17 middle schools, and 11 high schools. During the course of its growth, the district has formed partnerships with several different entities including the Dallas Cowboys, the city of Frisco, and Collin College. In this special report, Wingspan takes a look at these partnerships at what they mean to the district and its students.

Partnering with the pros

Maya Silberman , Staff Reporter
May 5, 2022
In this weekly podcast, staff reporter Christine Han sits down with students from a variety of backgrounds, to learn about what makes students on campus unique.

United Colors of Liberty: Suchir Mishra

Rin Ryu and Maya Silberman
May 3, 2022

United Colors of Liberty: Hans Dalton

Rin Ryu and Maya Silberman
April 26, 2022
Tracing its start to 1903, Frisco ISD has transformed from a one school district, to one of the biggest in the state with 42 elementary schools, 17 middle schools, and 11 high schools. During the course of its growth, the district has formed partnerships with several different entities including the Dallas Cowboys, the city of Frisco, and Collin College. In this special report, Wingspan takes a look at these partnerships at what they mean to the district and its students.

Frisco ISD partners with Collin College and UNT

Maya Silberman , Staff Reporter
April 25, 2022
Local elections take place on Saturday. Up for election include Board of Trustee Place 4 and 5, a City Council seat, and mayor.

Centennial High School hosts FISD voter drive

Maya Silberman , Staff Reporter
April 20, 2022

United Colors of Liberty: Haasini Busireddy

Rin Ryu and Maya Silberman
April 19, 2022

United Colors of Liberty: Dev Sheth

Rin Ryu and Maya Silberman
April 12, 2022
The Frisco ISD CTE Mock Trial was dedicated an official day by Frisco City Council after all their hard work during their season.

[Photo] CTE Mock Trial Team honored by City Council

April 6, 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.

[Photo] CTE hosts college and career fair on Thursday

April 7, 2022

United Colors of Liberty: Eva Soto

Rin Ryu and Maya Silberman
April 5, 2022
In FISD, there is both a CTE mock trial team and a CTE mock trial class. This week, the classes are going head to head.

Mock Trial Team vs Mock Trial class

Maya Silberman, Staff Reporter
March 29, 2022

United Colors of Liberty: Sophie Yang

Rin Ryu and Maya Silberman
March 29, 2022
The Supreme Court ruled to uphold the First Amendment rights of football coach Joseph Kennedy. Kennedy was fired for praying on fields after games, and the decision has critics concerned about the separation of church and state. However, the case verdict has led to little change in Frisco ISD.

Jackson’s nomination to highest court inspires Redhawks on campus

Maya Silberman and Athena Tseng
March 25, 2022
In this weekly podcast, staff reporter Christine Han sits down with students from a variety of backgrounds, to learn about what makes students on campus unique.

United Colors of Liberty: Alexander Morcan

Maya Silberman and Rin Ryu
March 22, 2022
In this weekly podcast, staff reporter Christine Han sits down with students from a variety of backgrounds, to learn about what makes students on campus unique.

United Colors of Liberty: Sindhu Akula

Maya Silberman and Rin Ryu
March 15, 2022
The libary is hosting a trade fair this Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. It is meant to serve as an opportunity for students to discover different pathways after high school.

[Photo] Turning the page for Read Across America Day

March 2, 2022
In this weekly podcast, staff reporter Christine Han sits down with students from a variety of backgrounds, to learn about what makes students on campus unique.

United Colors of Liberty: Cassidi McFarland

Rin Ryu and Maya Silberman
February 22, 2022
In this weekly podcast, staff reporter Christine Han sits down with students from a variety of backgrounds, to learn about what makes students on campus unique.

United Colors of Liberty: Zoe Langford

Rin Ryu and Maya Silberman
February 15, 2022

United Colors of Liberty: Hanl Brown

Maya Silberman and Rin Ryu
February 8, 2022
In FISD, there is both a CTE mock trial team and a CTE mock trial class. This week, the classes are going head to head.

Mock trial advances to second Regionals round

Chaewon Han and Maya Silberman
February 4, 2022

United Colors of Liberty: Isaac Mo

Rin Ryu and Maya Silberman
February 1, 2022
CTE Mock Trial has been preparing for the first round of their regional competition this Friday and Saturday. This first weekend determines how far the team will go in the competition.

Mock trial prepares for regional competition

Maya Silberman, Staff Reporter
January 28, 2022
In this weekly podcast, staff reporter Christine Han sits down with students from a variety of backgrounds, to learn about what makes students on campus unique.

United Colors of Liberty: Yuktha Perneti

Rin Ryu and Maya Silberman
January 24, 2022

United Colors of Liberty: Lila Elizondo

Rin Ryu and Maya Silberman
January 18, 2022
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