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Sankeertana Malakapalli

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Staff Reporter

Sankeertana Malakapalli is a sophomore starting her first year in Wingspan. She is involved in orchestra and debate and plays the violin both in and outside of school. In her free time, she enjoys reading, writing, and doing anything artistic. She hopes to pursue a career in law.

Contact Sankeertana: sankeertana.malakapalli.559@k12.friscoisd.org

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When class of 2023 graduate Eujin Chung hired Eminence to take her prom photos, she was amazed at Wang’s and Vallampati’s talents. “I got great pictures and it was really fun because they’re super easygoing and creative,” Chung said. “My favorite part was how fun they made the experience just with their personalities and jokes.

The time is here, prom is on Saturday

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Staff Reporter
April 12, 2024
Results from the March 6 SAT are now available. The test was administered virtually, adding a new aspect to the test taking process.

Scores from March 6 SAT now released

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Staff Reporter
April 4, 2024
Scores from the first digital SATs were released by College Board on Friday with many students still unsure if they prefer the paper or digital version of the standardized test.

Scores released from first digital SAT tests

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Staff Reporter
March 22, 2024
tudents in GT Humanities are visiting the Preston Meadow Lutheran Church, Plano Masjid, and Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple Thursday before visiting the Stonebriar Food Court as they complete their study of religions.  “A big theme of Humanities I is how world religions developed before the modern era and how those often ancient worldviews still shape our world today and shape the history both in the past as well as the history that is being created right now,” humanities teacher Sarah Wiseman said. “So, we want students to be able to experience that firsthand.”

Humanities students take a field trip to end off study of religions

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Staff Reporter
March 6, 2024
Early voting for the March 5 primaries is now underway. Eligible voters can go to one of the early voting locations to submit their ballot.

Early voting for March 5 primaries is underway

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Staff Reporter
February 22, 2024
On Saturday, the Redhawks debate team competed at the UIL Invitational competition at Rock Hill High School. “I enjoyed this competition at Rock Hill High School as the topics I got were very strong, and in the moment I had fun speaking about my newfound knowledge on niche issues,” junior Riya Sharma said.

Redhawks debate their way to victory

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Staff Reporter
February 13, 2024
Guest contributor Oliver Hong sits down with freshman Michelle Tang to discuss her journey playing the cello.

Orchestra starts Spring with Pre-UIL

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Staff Reporter
February 5, 2024
Despite their convenience, Frisco ISD encourages students to avoid third party apps in favor of using the Home Access Center. According to digital learning coach Nicole Lotz, third party apps may not reflect changes to grades and GPA as efficiently or accurately as HAC.

When checking grades, FISD recommends students stick with HAC

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Staff Reporter
February 1, 2024
Coming into 2024, the presidential election is on the mind of many Americans. With the primaries taking place in the upcoming months, the candidates vying for the Oval Office will be finalized.

Primaries narrow down candidates for 2024 election

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Staff Reporter
January 22, 2024
Students in GT Humanities have spent the past few weeks preparing for the Museum Exhibit Project. The project entails creating artifacts for a museum exhibit that revolves around an ancient civilization.

GT Humanities steps in the shoes of museum curators

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Staff Reporter
December 19, 2023
Frisco ISD is updating their policies regarding parental involvement in library book selection. Parents are now able to create a list of books that their students are not allowed to check out.

Frisco ISD updates parental role in library book policies

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Staff Reporter
December 18, 2023
Students in GT Humanities are hoping teacher Sarah Wiseman isnt in a Grinch mood when shes grading work. Wiseman wore a Grinch shirt as part of Tuesdays Grinch theme.

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Holiday decorations can be seen throughout campus, including this Let it Snow flag hanging outside the room of Spanish teacher Ashli Taquinos room.

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Dec. 11-21 are holiday dress up themes on campus with the theme for Tuesday, Dec. 12 all things Grinch, including the back of culinary arts teacher Lisa Frizzell.

[Photo] Campus is beginning to look a lot like winter

December 12, 2023
Teachers leaving education and a shortage of substitute teachers continues to be an issue for school districts across the country. However, Frisco ISD has seen an increase in teacher retention and fill rates of substitutes, such as Sylvia Karmanoff (pictured).

Increases in teacher retention and substitute fill rate across the district

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Staff Reporter
December 1, 2023
Diwali is typically referred to as the festival of lights and represents the triumph of good over evil. For many students, this festival is linked with the story of Lord Rama, who is an incarnation of the Hindu god Lord Vishnu.

Celebrations abound for Diwali

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Staff Reporter
November 15, 2023
Placing her hands on the chest of the CPR mannequin, senior Shruti Bhoyar presses up and down in a lesson during the 2nd Annual Trade Fair on Friday, Oct. 20.

Hundreds of students get hands on look at various trades

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Staff Reporter
October 23, 2023
Two Sides to the Story: Texas House Bill 3

Two Sides to the Story: Texas House Bill 3

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Staff Reporter
October 23, 2023
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.

Students get a look into various careers at Trade Fair Friday

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Staff Reporter
October 20, 2023
The Board of Trustees will hold their monthly meeting Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

Packed agenda fills Board of Trustees September meeting

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Staff Reporter
September 19, 2023
Samui Thai Cuisine is located in the heart of the Shops at Legacy. With a dim, but cozy atmosphere featuring diverse elements and articles of Thai culture, accompanied by terrific food and service, Samui Thai is the place to be.

Samui Thai hits the spot

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Staff Reporter
August 31, 2023
Applications to create a club on campus are open on Friday for the 2023-24 school year. To start a club students must find a teacher to be a club sponsor, complete the club interest form, and meet with assistant principal Victoria Tong upon approval of the club.

Get involved on campus, club applications now open

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Staff Reporter
August 31, 2023
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SThe Redhawks are ready to blackout The Nest for the first pep rally of the year. The pep rally will highlight the fall sports starting up, and also will feature performances by cheer, drill team, and band.

Blackout at The Nest on Friday with first pep rally

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Staff Reporter
August 24, 2023
Student Council released a brand new set of themes for the 2023 football season, to kick off the new year. Students are encouraged to dress up at school and at the game to show their spirit.

Student Council kicks of football season with new themes

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Staff Reporter
August 15, 2023
To end off the year, Biology students are putting their knowledge to the test with a rat dissection. The dissection allows for students to see what they have learned about body systems in real life.

Biology students close off the year with a dissection

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Guest Contributor
May 17, 2023
Orchestra students are preparing for their final concert of the year Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium. The concert will be the final opportunity for students to show off their skills this school year.

Orchestra ends the year with spring concert

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Guest Contributor
May 9, 2023
DECA students are heading to the Irving Convention Center Tuesday for the upcoming District CDC competition. “DECA gives students a platform to explore business in high school, co-president, senior Aaron Xu said. It also allows students to form a network of peers with similar interests and goals.”

DECA students travel to Florida for ICDC

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Guest Contributor
April 21, 2023
On Saturday, the Redhawks debate team competed at the UIL Invitational competition at Rock Hill High School. “I enjoyed this competition at Rock Hill High School as the topics I got were very strong, and in the moment I had fun speaking about my newfound knowledge on niche issues,” junior Riya Sharma said.

Students have the change to argue away at debate tryouts

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Guest Contributor
April 14, 2023
AP English Language and American Studies students are exploring current events in class. “Long term, its just good to know whats going on around the world to make sure that theyre kind of being informed and theyre able to make their own kind of decisions based on seeing different perspectives of the same issue,” Harrison said.

Humanities students take on documentary project

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Guest Contributor
April 5, 2023
Model United Nations students are are competing in their annual state conference Friday-Sunday at the Marriott Hotel in Plano. To participate, students are assigned a country to represent and one of six committees, which are based on the UN’s six main committees.

Model UN goes to state conference

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Guest Contributor
March 24, 2023
Youth and Government students are taking a trip to Austin for the State Conference. Many students will compete in the Legislative Branch of the mock government, which entails writing their own bills about issues they feel worthy of discussion and debating them.

Youth and Government goes to State Conference

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Guest Contributor
March 1, 2023
Guest contributer Sankeertana Malakapalli reviews fantasy novel, The Ivory Key by Akshaya Raman. Despite room for improvement, the novel still provides action, suspense, and drama.

Book Briefs: The Ivory Key by Akshaya Raman

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Guest Contributor
February 27, 2023
AP Computer Science Principles students have to produce a create task as part of the course. Sophomores Aswikha Karthikeyan and Sia Parpelli created Blobify, a virtual companion, when it came time to complete their Practice Create Task last semester.

AP Compsci students create Blobify, a virtual companion

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Guest Contributor
February 14, 2023
The GT Humanities field trip comes during Holocaust Remembrance Week in Texas. The week is designed to help bring awareness to the Holocaust.

Humanities students take a trip to Dallas Holocaust Museum

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Guest Contributor
January 27, 2023
AP Computer Science Principles students present create task

AP Computer Science Principles students present create task

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Guest Contributor
December 21, 2022
In the coming weeks, freshmen taking Advanced Biology will get the opportunity to catch a teacher red handed in a DNA fingerprinting lab. The students have been exploring DNA and molecular biology the past few weeks and while some students in other classes have already done this lab, students in Cowger’s class will get the chance to apply what they have learned about DNA and DNA fingerprinting at the end of the semester, just days before winter break starts.

Biology students step into the shoes of detectives with DNA lab

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Guest Contributor
December 12, 2022
Guest contributor Sankeertana Malakapalli giver her take on the new and changing grade policies.

Constantly changing and confusing grade policies

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Guest Contributor
December 8, 2022
One of the busiest shopping days of the year is expected to be Friday. Known as Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving is the unofficial start to the winter holiday shopping season.

The numbers behind Black Friday

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Guest Contributor
November 21, 2022
Awarding achievement, debate teacher Michelle Porter uses apples as a reward system for debate students. Once a month, students have the chance to be added to the apple wall.

An apple a day keeps debate students engaged

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Guest Contributor
October 21, 2022
Alexa Hamiltion is the new Computer Science, Computer Maintenance, and AP Computer Science Principles teacher. After getting her degree, Hamilton found her passion in education and completed her alternative teaching certification.

Alexa Hamilton

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Guest Contributor
October 3, 2022
The Redhawk book challenge is going on until the end of September. The focus is reading as many books as possible by the end of the challenge.

Redhawk Book Challenge reignites students’ love of reading

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Guest Contributor
September 20, 2022
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