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
Joining Wingspan as a sophomore, Rin Ryu became a managing editor as a junior and an editor-in-chief as a senior.

Rin Ryu, Editor-in-Chief

Rin Ryu is a senior entering her third year of Wingspan. Her favorite things include journaling, listening to music, and tigers. In the future, she hopes to pursue a career path in political science. Rin is excited to be one of the Editor-in-Chiefs and looks forward to what is to come this year!

Contact Rin: Catherine.Ryu.353@k12.friscoisd.org

All content by Rin Ryu
Joining Wingspan as a sophomore, Rin Ryu became a managing editor as a junior and an editor-in-chief as a senior.

Senior goodbye: Rin Ryu

Rin Ryu, Editor-In-Chief
May 13, 2024
In this weekly blog, Sooeun goes Solo, senior Rin Ryu shares her opinion on all things K-pop from hot takes to the latest trends.

Sooeun goes Solo: nostalgia

Rin Ryu, Editor-In-Chief
May 7, 2024
In this weekly blog, Sooeun goes Solo, senior Rin Ryu shares her opinion on all things K-pop from hot takes to the latest trends.

Sooeun goes Solo: RIIZING

Rin Ryu, Editor-In-Chief
May 1, 2024
Wednesday is a late arrival day for many students as juniors are taking the U.S. History STAAR exam.

Juniors being tested on U.S. history

Rin Ryu, Editor-In-Chief
April 24, 2024
Percussion is hosting a concert Friday at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Their concert will feature 19 songs under the theme ‘All Around the World’.

Experience music from ‘All Around the World’ at percussion ensemble concert

Rin Ryu, Editor-In-Chief
April 19, 2024
Roman cucina

In this weekly blog, Sooeun goes Solo, senior Rin Ryu shares her opinion on all things K-pop from hot takes to the latest trends.

Sooeun goes Solo: Coachella

Rin Ryu, Editor-In-Chief
April 16, 2024
Student Council president and vice president elections are underway. This year’s candidates are running in pairs, with juniors Joaquin Perez and Kathryn Murphy running against juniors Avery Peters and Ally Geradot.

STUCO presidential voting now open

Rin Ryu, Editor-in-Chief
April 9, 2024
In this weekly blog, Sooeun goes Solo, senior Rin Ryu shares her opinion on all things K-pop from hot takes to the latest trends.

Sooeun goes Solo: Midas Touch

Rin Ryu, Editor-In-Chief
April 9, 2024
In this weekly blog, Sooeun goes Solo, senior Rin Ryu shares her opinion on all things K-pop from hot takes to the latest trends.

Sooeun goes Solo: dating

Rin Ryu, Editor-In-Chief
April 2, 2024
In this weekly blog, Sooeun goes Solo, senior Rin Ryu shares her opinion on all things K-pop from hot takes to the latest trends.

Sooeun goes Solo: only two minutes?

Rin Ryu, Editor-In-Chief
March 26, 2024
Across the world and on campus, Muslims are observing Ramadan, abstaining from eating, drinking, and immoral behavior for 30 days. For those fasting, the fast begins with Suhoor, the pre-fasting meal eaten before sunrise, and ends with Iftar, the meal to break the fast at sunset.

Across campus, students observe Ramadan

Rin Ryu, Editor-in-Chief
March 20, 2024
In this weekly blog, Sooeun goes Solo, senior Rin Ryu shares her opinion on all things K-pop from hot takes to the latest trends.

Sooeun goes Solo: language barrier

Rin Ryu, Editor-In-Chief
March 19, 2024
The Board of Trustees is having their monthly meeting Tuesday. They plan to recognize the Redhawk girls' basketball team for their win at the state championship, along with several other agenda items.

Board covers future-ready skills and program revisions on Monday

Rin Ryu, Editor-in-Chief
March 5, 2024
In this weekly blog, Sooeun goes Solo, senior Rin Ryu shares her opinion on all things K-pop from hot takes to the latest trends.

Sooeun goes Solo: Easy

Rin Ryu, Editor-In-Chief
March 5, 2024
DECA members competed at the State Career Development Conference over the weekend in Houston. Five members are advancing to the International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in April.

DECA retreats back to The Nest after state competition

Rin Ryu, Editor-in-Chief
February 21, 2024
In this weekly blog, Sooeun goes Solo, senior Rin Ryu shares her opinion on all things K-pop from hot takes to the latest trends.

Sooeun goes Solo: The Winning

Rin Ryu, Editor-In-Chief
February 20, 2024
In this weekly blog, Sooeun goes Solo, senior Rin Ryu shares her opinion on all things K-pop from hot takes to the latest trends.

Sooeun goes Solo: the AP Research experience

Rin Ryu, Editor-In-Chief
February 13, 2024
Student council is hosting the first Valentine's Day pep rally on campus Friday. The pep rally will celebrate the holiday along with the spring sports on campus.

Love is in the air at the Redhawk Romance Rally Friday

Rin Ryu, Editor-in-Chief
February 8, 2024
In this weekly blog, Sooeun goes Solo, senior Rin Ryu shares her opinion on all things K-pop from hot takes to the latest trends.

Sooeun goes Solo: variety shows

Rin Ryu, Editor-In-Chief
February 6, 2024
Winter Guard returns to the National Texas Colorguard Association stage Saturday, under the theme Gargoyles. For many, the competition will be the first Winter Guard performance and an opportunity to show off new skills.

Gargoyles on guard: color guard begins competition season

Rin Ryu, Managing Editor
February 2, 2024
In this weekly blog, Sooeun goes Solo, senior Rin Ryu shares her opinion on all things K-pop from hot takes to the latest trends.

Sooeun goes Solo: Love Wins All

Rin Ryu, Editor-In-Chief
January 30, 2024
In this weekly blog, Sooeun goes Solo, senior Rin Ryu shares her opinion on all things K-pop from hot takes to the latest trends.

Sooeun goes Solo: spiraling into collecting

Rin Ryu, Editor-In-Chief
January 23, 2024
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: traveling

Eva Soto, Rida Zaki, and Rin Ryu
January 19, 2024
In this weekly blog, Sooeun goes Solo, senior Rin Ryu shares her opinion on all things K-pop from hot takes to the latest trends.

Sooeun goes Solo: K-indie

Rin Ryu, Editor-In-Chief
January 16, 2024
The Board of Trustees will hold their monthly meeting Monday at 6:30 p.m.

Board of Trustees is holding monthly meeting Tuesday

Rin Ryu, Editor-in-Chief
January 16, 2024
Registration for families is now open for the 2024-25 school year. Parents will be emailed an invitation to indicate enrollment intentions.

Catch up on course registration at Conversations with Counselors

Rin Ryu, Editor-in-Chief
January 9, 2024
In this weekly blog, Sooeun goes Solo, senior Rin Ryu shares her opinion on all things K-pop from hot takes to the latest trends.

Sooeun goes Solo: predictions for 2024

Rin Ryu, Editor-In-Chief
January 9, 2024
On this week's episode of Artistic Expressions, Editor-in-Chief, Rin Ryu sits down with senior Rida Zaki about her bullet journaling hobby. Pictured: One of Zaki's weekly pages.

Artistic Expressions: Rida Zaki

Rin Ryu, Editor-In-Chief
December 20, 2023
In this weekly blog, Sooeun goes Solo, senior Rin Ryu shares her opinion on all things K-pop from hot takes to the latest trends.

Sooeun goes Solo: Asia Artist Awards

Rin Ryu, Editor-In-Chief
December 19, 2023
Editor-In-Chief Rin Ryu sits down with senior Sindhu Akula to talk about her artistic journey.

Artistic Expressions: Sindhu Akula

Rin Ryu, Editor-In-Chief
December 13, 2023
On Monday, the Board met at the Administration building. They approved the 2024-25 calendar, with the addition of Fall break and a Monday start.

Fall break and a Monday start included on 2024-25 calendar

Rin Ryu, Editor-In-Chief
December 13, 2023
In this weekly blog, Sooeun goes Solo, senior Rin Ryu shares her opinion on all things K-pop from hot takes to the latest trends.

Sooeun goes Solo: BabyMonster

Rin Ryu, Editor-In-Chief
December 12, 2023
Three spots on the Frisco ISD Board of. Trustees are on the May 3 ballot with eight candidates filing for to be considered for election with early voting taking place April 22-29.

Monthly Board meeting set for Monday evening

Rin Ryu, Editor-in-Chief
December 11, 2023
In this weekly blog, Sooeun goes Solo, senior Rin Ryu shares her opinion on all things K-pop from hot takes to the latest trends.

Sooeun goes Solo: MAMA 2023

Rin Ryu and Rida Zaki
December 5, 2023
Eight students on campus were chosen to take part in the Principals Council. “So I have taken kids of a diverse group of students that way I can get a pulse of the campus and what is happening, what the temperature is, and things that all kids across the campus enjoy," principal Stacy Whaling said.

[Photo] Eight students take part in the Principals Council

Haley Ward, Editor-in-Chief
December 1, 2023
The Angel Tree Program has given teachers the chance to 'adopt an angel.' Throughout November, teachers and their 2B class have had the chance to collect gifts for their angel.

Spreading holiday joy, one angel at a time

Rin Ryu, Editor-In-Chief
November 30, 2023
In this weekly blog, Sooeun goes Solo, senior Rin Ryu shares her opinion on all things K-pop from hot takes to the latest trends.

Sooeun goes Solo: until 2025

Rin Ryu, Editor-In-Chief
November 28, 2023
In this weekly blog, Sooeun goes Solo, senior Rin Ryu shares her opinion on all things K-pop from hot takes to the latest trends.

Sooeun goes Solo: concerts

Rin Ryu, Editor-In-Chief
November 14, 2023
The Board of Trustees is holding their monthly meeting Monday at 6:30 p.m. On the agenda, they will recognize National Merit Semifinalists, with 113 in the district and 15 on campus.

Board set to recognize National Merit Semifinalists and more Monday

Rin Ryu, Editor-in-Chief
November 13, 2023
Frisco ISD is hosting a Find Your Future Night from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Lebanon Trail High School. The event will be dedicated to help students explore alternative college paths.

FISD provides opportunity to learn more about military academies

Rin Ryu, Editor-In-Chief
November 9, 2023
Pictured senior Krish Mithani plays the drums during percussion's send off. Percussion ensemble is performing a showcase for the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) in Indianapolis.

Percussion takes on a performance of a lifetime at PASIC

Rin Ryu, Editor In Chief
November 8, 2023
In this weekly blog, Sooeun goes Solo, senior Rin Ryu shares her opinion on all things K-pop from hot takes to the latest trends.

Soeeun goes solo: K-pop goes international

Rin Ryu, Editor-In-Chief
November 7, 2023
Orchestra played Halloween music in the cafeteria before school to showcase their Halloween spirit.

A spooky symphony Halloween performance

Rin Ryu, Editor-In-Chief
October 31, 2023
In this weekly blog, Sooeun goes Solo, senior Rin Ryu shares her opinion on all things K-pop from hot takes to the latest trends.

Sooeun goes solo: Korea…boo!

Rin Ryu, Editor-In-Chief
October 31, 2023
Orchestra Director Julie Blackstock was in charge of organizing this event.

Orchestra placement for the 2025–26 school year is underway with students having to complete a Google form to submit auditions by midnight Friday.

[Photo] Placement for Orchestra begins

April 25, 2025
Students such as sophomore Alp Sahin dressed up during the performance to showcase their Halloween spirit.

Pressing down on the strings along the fingerboard, the violinists play the theme song from "Halloween" in the cafeteria.

Although football season has come to an end, Redhawks across campus are still tuned in to the game. Many students plan to tune in to the Superbowl on Sunday.

[Photo] Redhawks flock together for Friday Night Lights

Maya Silberman and Haley Ward
October 27, 2023
The deadline to buy senior ads for the 2023-24 edition of the yearbook is Nov. 10.

Deadline to buy senior ads approaching

Rin Ryu, Editor-In-Chief
October 24, 2023
In this weekly blog, Sooeun goes Solo, senior Rin Ryu shares her opinion on all things K-pop from hot takes to the latest trends.

Sooeun goes solo: a ‘Freefall’ of comebacks

Rin Ryu, Editor-In-Chief
October 24, 2023
cheerleader football game

football game cheerleader field

football game cheerleader field

The Denison Yellow Jackets dealt the Redhawks a 49-0 loss at the Ford Center Thursday night in District 4-5A play leaving the football team 0-8.

[Photo] Stung by the Yellow Jackets, football returns to The Nest empty-handed

October 18, 2024
Football is still in search of their first win after falling to Centennial Friday at Kuykendall. The team only has two games left before the District 6-5A season comes to an end.

football game cheerleader field

Football is still in search of their first win after falling to Centennial Friday at Kuykendall. The team only has two games left before the District 6-5A season comes to an end.

football game cheerleader field

Football is still in search of their first win after falling to Centennial Friday at Kuykendall. The team only has two games left before the District 6-5A season comes to an end.

[Photo] Football could not hold their lead against the Titans

October 23, 2023
football game cheerleader field

football game cheerleader field band trombone drums

football game cheerleader field band trombone drums

Band is seen preforming their infamous head choppers for Redhawk fans.

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library trade fair

At the trade fair, students can learn about careers that don't necessarily need a degree from a four-year university.

[Photo] There's more after high school than college

October 17, 2024
library trade fair

library trade fair

library trade fair

Orchestra is hosting a Falloween social Thursday from 5-7 p.m. in the orchestra room and gym. Students will be able to participate in costume contests and games.

Orchestra gets in the spirit with Falloween social

Rin Ryu, Editor-In-Chief
October 19, 2023
In this weekly blog, Sooeun goes Solo, senior Rin Ryu shares her opinion on all things K-pop from hot takes to the latest trends.

Debuting Sooeun goes solo

Rin Ryu, Editor-In-Chief
October 17, 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).

Exploring college horizons: in state versus out of state

Rin Ryu, Editor-In-Chief
October 5, 2023
Orchestra's last concert of the year is Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium. The Spring Concert will feature each orchestra playing 1-2 pieces and all the orchestra performing songs from the movie Barbie.

‘Fall’ into music at the Fall Orchestra Concert

Rin Ryu and Kaylin Lee
October 3, 2023
Dress code rules on campus are similar to last year's with a relaxed set of rules. While students are given flexibility within the dress code, it is important that the rules are taken seriously on campus.

[Photo] Students dress for success this school year

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
October 3, 2023
senior makena walsh yearbook club fair

overcrowding, student, advisory club fair

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Students interested in learning more about the clubs on campus can attend the club fair on Friday. The fair will be located in the main hallway during advisory.

[Photo] Learn more about clubs on campus at Club Fair

September 29, 2023
red rhythm club fair

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