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
All content by Sarah Boutouis
Since late June to the week leading up to school, band and color guard have been busy with band camp rehearsals to prepare for their fall show, “A Common Thread." In addition to preparing for their show, band camp aims to create a tight knit community among students through team building activities and socials.

[Photo] Band marches their way to visual camp

Grant Milleson, Staff Reporter
April 5, 2023
With the departure of band director Tyler Elvidge, band staff and students are adapting to the new changes his departure will bring. Despite the circumstance, band staff hopes to turn this obstacle into something positive.

[Photo] With marching season cancelled, band plans for football field shows

Grant Milleson, Staff Reporter
August 26, 2020
Senior Diya Nariani practices choreography during a Dance 1 class last year. With courses held online, dance teachers and students have had to adapt to virtual instruction.

[Photo] Dance I choreographs one last time

Thanmayi Bommu, Guest Contributor
May 1, 2020
Frisco ISD is working with Nomi Health to provide priority access to COVID-19 testing to students and staff.

COVID-19 perspectives from around the world

Amelia Jáuregui and Sarah Boutouis
March 27, 2020
Chelsea Hamilton, librarian, talks to English teacher, Vanessa Melvin's English class about books.

Children, adolescents, and adults alike share in celebrating World Read Aloud Day this Wednesday.

[Photo] Bookmark Wednesday as World Read Aloud Day

February 3, 2021
Librarian Chelsea Hamilton scans a book.

Pushing a cart of books, librarian Chelsea Hamilton visits English classes, giving them the opportunity to check out books on the go.

The boys soccer team is playing at home Tuesday night to take on Wakeland High School. Also on Tuesday they girls take on Wakeland away.

[Photo] Wolverines battle the Redhawks

January 26, 2021
Junior, Summer Knox runs with the ball, passing it onto her teammates to score.

Junior, Emerie Jones runs across the field with the ball. Both boy's and girl's team play the Knights Friday with the boys at home and the girls away.

[Photo] Redhawks in for a fight against the Independence Knights

March 6, 2020
Ally White, junior, looks at her teammates run with the ball. The girls' side will play at Liberty at 7 p.m. and the boys' side plays at Lone Star at 7:15 p.m.

[Photo] Stadium switch up ahead of Lone Star match

March 3, 2020
Summer Knox, junior, looks down at the ball, getting ready to pass to her teammates. Girls', however, fell 6-1 to Lebanon Trail on Friday, Feb. 28, 2020.

[Photo] Redhawks soccer splits with Lebanon Trail  

March 2, 2020
Winter break is starting Friday, however many sports are in season. For some sports this means having to practice or even play games over the break.

[Photo] Winter break sports

December 19, 2020
The first nine weeks of the school year is coming to an end Friday. For students in sports, this is also an eligibility checkpoint.

[Photo] First grading period comes to an end Friday

October 14, 2022
Hoping to rally school spirit, junior Tyler Brown hosts the first ever spring pep rally in school history in The Nest on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020.

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With her poms held high, sophomore Alyssa Murphy looks onto the upperclassmen at the spring pep rally on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020.

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To start off the year, booster clubs on campus are hosting Redhawk Rally on Saturday.

[Photo] Redhawk Rally starts off the school year

August 12, 2022
Student Council Vice President and senior Rileigh Horcher takes the microphone and helps lead the pep rally on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020.

The first of many social gatherings set for students to attend this fall, performances at Redhawk Rally bring spirit to students and families.

[Photo] Redhawk Rally sets tone for social gatherings this fall

August 16, 2021
Sophomore Sophia Reeves smiles for the audience during Red Rhythm's pom routine at the spring pep rally on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020.

[Photo] Pep rally honors spring sports

February 12, 2020
To celebrate our seniors on campus, StuCo is hosting their third pep rally of the year: senior pep rally. The theme for the pep rally is white out, and it will take place on Friday during advisory in the main gym.

[Photo] StuCo hosts senior white-out pep rally

October 27, 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.

[Photo] National Merit Semifinalists honored at board meeting

Yael Even, Managing Editor
February 11, 2020
[GRADE], Luke Berry watches his teammates and opponents near the goal.

Sophomore Jack Brian and [GRADE] Luke Enlow watch [GRADE] Owen Butcher kick the ball.

Girls' and boys' soccer shot out their competition on Tuesday in District 9-5A matchups. For the girls' this was a much needed win after a series of losses.

[Photo] Soccer shuts out Titans

February 23, 2022
Andrew Siv, sophomore, traps the ball in between his feet.

Kicking ball to his teammates, sophomore Jack Brian played against Lone Star High School on Feb. 7, 2020.

[Photo] Both boys' and girls' soccer fall to Rangers

February 10, 2020
Sophomore Jack Bryan bounces the ball on his chest.

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Jake Norrins, sophomore, runs with the soccer ball, getting ready to pass it to his teammates on the field. The Redhawks are now looking to take on the Wakeland Wolverines Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.

[Photo] Four days of rest leads to matchup with the Wolverines

February 18, 2020
Sophomore Ashton Schramek, prepares to kick the ball across the field. Both boy's and girl's teams take on the Reedy Lions 7pm with the girls at home, and the boys away at Reedy.

[Photo] Redhawks look to gain another win against the Reedy Lions

February 21, 2020
Looking to his right, [GRADE] Luke Enlow runs after a player from Lone Star High School.

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The football team head to The Ford Center Thursday night, to take on the Trail Blazers. The team looks to secure their playoff spot with a win.

[Photo] Redhawks face new opponents after UIL realignment

Catie Reeves, Sports Editor
February 4, 2020
Sophomore Braden Wright runs with the ball to pass onto his teammates. The Redhawks play against Lone Star Rangers with the boys at starting at 7 p.m. at Lone Star and the girls kicking off at 7:15 p.m.

[Photo] Halfway through the season, girls' soccer pave the road to playoffs

February 7, 2020
Heading the ball, senior Jack Bryan stands strong as a Reedy soccer player dives underneath him. Hoping to continue this energy, the Redhawks dive into their first playoff game.

[Photo] Soaring into playoffs, Redhawks face McKinney North

March 25, 2022
Sophomore Ashton Schramek and Cameron Wooley chase the ball as number Sammy Scott (#9) from Reedy High School tries to break through their defense. The boys' team was able to hold off the Lions and get the 3-2 win at the Ford Center on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020.

Senior Ara Gevorgyan runs after the ball. Both boys and girls soccer team take on the Independence Knights Friday.

[Photo] Redhawks hope to beat the Independence Knights

January 31, 2020
Running with the ball, _____ played against Reedy High School on Jan 17. 2020 at the Ford Center.

Near the goal, _____ runs with the ball and passes it onto his teammates.

At the start of Tuesdays games both, Lebanon Trail and the Redhawks, have identical district standing. The boys (1-1-0) will play at The Nest at 7:00 p.m., while the girls (0-2) play away at 5:00 p.m.

[Photo] Identical records going into Tuesdays soccer game

January 12, 2021
Sophomore Cameron Wooley runs after the ball as a Reedy High School soccer player chases after him. Returing from their matchup with the Heritage Coyotes, girls soccer take a win 4-0, and boys take a loss 0-2.

_____ runs with the ball, looking for his teammates to pass it to.

Goalie, ____ kicks the ball far out into the field. The Redhawks played against Reedy High School on Jan 17. 2020.

Sophomore Ashton Schramek kicks the ball away. The Redhawks played against Reedy High School on Jan 17. 2020.

Chris Marroquin, number 14, runs after the ball.

Tracking the ball down the sideline, sophomore Jack Bryan positions himself on defense. Taking on Lebanon Trail on Friday in District 9-5A play, the Redhawks and Trail Blazers finished the game at 0-0. Earning a point from the draw, the Redhawks are in 9th place in the district standings.

[Photo] Soccer fails to stay on the trail

January 27, 2020
Players on the side cheer after their teammates scored a goal in Friday's 3-2 win over Reedy at the Ford Center. The team's win was their first of the year in District 9-5A play, leaving the team with a district record of 1-2.

About to kick the ball down the field, junior Luke Enlow and the rest of the boys' soccer team scored their first win on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020 at the Ford Center as they beat the Reedy Lions 3-2.

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Despite their efforts, both boys' and girls' soccer failed to win against the Knights on Friday, Feb. 3, 2020. Girls' fell to 5-1 and the boys' 1-0.

Sophomore Jack Abare passes the ball to his teammates. Redhawks boys play at home, and girls make their way to Trailblazer territory on Friday.

[Photo] Redhawks look to set Lebanon Trail ablaze

January 24, 2020
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Junior Joquin Padron attempts to take the ball away from his opponent during a game. The boys' side plays at Liberty at 7:15 p.m., while the girl's side starts at Frisco at 7:00 p.m.

[Photo] Going for goals, Redhawks take on Frisco

January 28, 2020
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Freshman Adrian George plays trumpet in a practice room.

Playing her harp, former senior Urja Joshi advanced to Area after auditioning for the Region 24 All-Region Orchestra. As the competition this year has come to a close, the hard work and dedication students have undergone has payed off according to Orchestra Director Julia Blackstock.

[Photo] All-star orchestra students advance to All-State

February 9, 2022
Sophomore, Lil Nguyen plays violin in the Philharmonic Orchestra directed by Victoria Lien.

Sophomore, Simon Nagles plays the cello in Philharmonic Orchestra.

Playing a solo, freshman Ezekiel Rubio plays trumpet.

Practicing with the orchestra, sophomore Christine Verzo follows the music. Orchestra students in the process of auditions for All-Region choir attended a recent clinic to help finalize their pieces.

[Photo] All-Region students orchestrate a final performance

December 14, 2021
Violist, Smrithi, plays in the orchestra. She is apart of the Philharmonic orchestra, directed by Victoria Lien.

Aarya Patel, freshman, plays cello in her 4A Orchestra class. She is apart of the Philharmonic Orchestra, directed by Victoria Lien.

Freshman, Natalie Wang smiles as she plays trumpet.

Students who take part in the Independent Study and Mentorship program are showing off their research Friday. Their final presentation will be Apr. 23.

[Photo] Students take part in ISM showcase Friday

February 23, 2024
For her ISM project this year, senior Urja Joshi is taking on photography with an emphasis on Frisco. “I’ve been trying to do photography in multiple places but my go-to location is actually the trail in my neighborhood,” Joshi said. “It’s in the Hunters Creek neighborhood, it’s a beautiful place no matter the season.”

[Photo] Seeing Frisco through a new lens

February 24, 2021
This Friday, ISM students' original work is due, as they have been working their way to this deadline since the beginning of the year.

[Photo] ISM students demonstrate semester's knowledge through original work

December 9, 2021
Independent Study and Mentorship students are presenting their work at a gallery walk in the library Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2:50 pm. and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. All students and staff are welcome to stop by and view the presentations.

[Photo] Walk through ISM students work Wednesday and Thursday

January 24, 2023
Junior Warren Shen points to a diagram of the skin as he presents his information. Shen is studying dermatology for ISM.

Pointing to a diagram of lungs, senior Tiffany Truong studied oncology for ISM.

Junior Warren Shen points to a diagram of the skin as he presents his information. Shen is studying dermatology for ISM.

Smiling, junior Urja Joshi studied education for ISM. She is presenting her research to parents on Jan. 15 2020.

Yearbook pictures are to be taken this Thursday and Friday during English classes in the library.

Greg Chatmon, photographer for Southern Images, directs students into rows in the auditorium.

Directing Dance III warm up, junior Kameron Askew stretches his left leg.

Being apart of Dance III, junior Ashika Deshpande and sophomore Michelle Jaeger stretch their left leg as a part of warmup.

Looking at their classmates, former sophomore Michelle Jaeger and junior Sathyashri Muruganandam hold the bars. After months of preparation, Dance 1 students recieved the highest rating at the DEAL competition.

[Photo] UIL is a big DEAL for dancers

February 7, 2022
Junior Kameron Askew smiles back at his classmates in his Dance III class. Askew is leading warmup and gets to choose the stretches they do.

Kameron Askew, junior, leads his classmates in his Dance III class in stretches and warm up.

Holding the ballet bars, junior Sathyashri Muruganandam looks at herself in the mirror. She is warming up in her 4a Dance III class taught by Sarah Cadungug.

Greg Chatmon, a photographer for Southern Images, took pictures of clubs and organizations all day. All official clubs on campus had their picture taken, and will be given a spot in the Legacy yearbook for the 2019-2020 school year.

[Photo] Round two of yearbook pictures for all clubs on campus

January 15, 2020
Attempting a double pirouette, sophomore Michelle Jaeger spins on her left leg. Jaeger practices her moves in her 4a Dance III class taught by Sarah Cadungug.

Dance 1 students were tasked with the challenge of choreographing their own solo. However, students wish they were able to receive feedback from their peers.

[Photo] Dance 1 creates their own solo

April 6, 2020
Dance III teacher, Sarah Cadungug sits on a chair showing her students new choreography. Junior Remi Hendricks looks at Cadungug through the mirror.

Setting up a pirouette, junior Diya Nariani is learning new choreography for her 4A Dance III class.

Sitting in a chair dancing, junior Ashika Deshpande is practicing her new Dance III choreography taught by Sarah Cadungug.

Sophomore Ashley Anderson is met with an error message as she tries to access internet in her Photojournalism class. Wi-Fi has been inconsistent around campus since Monday morning.

[Photo] District copes with internet outages

December 17, 2019
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[Photo] Featured Athlete: Megan Weidenbach

December 10, 2019
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Lifted up by her fellow cast members, sophomore Mia Tremmel prepares to sing in the role of Bruce.

[Photo] Matilda leaves crowd in awe

Kanz Bitar, Staff Reporter
December 9, 2019
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In the title role of Matilda, sophomore Jane Wester sings in the opening act. Students have been preparing for the musical since August, however, after the show completed, many students found themselves catching up on missed school work.

[Photo] Catching up after Matilda

December 16, 2019
In the theatre's production of Matilda, Mrs.Trenchbull, the story's main antagonist, is usually played by

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