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  • August 12 is the first day of school for the 2021-2022 school year
  • Boys' track team wins 5A state championship
  • Class of 2021 graduation is Sunday at the Ford Center
  • Frisco ISD changing COVID-19 protocols beginning June 1
  • Friday is the last day of school; it's an asynchronous learning day
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Even though the content of the day is similar, there are many aspects of online band and orchestra that have changed due to band and orchestra moving online. “I think the aspect that is the most different in online orchestra’s is not being able to play together, which is one of my favorite parts of being in an orchestra,” sophomore Kritika Ramesh said via text. “For virtual orchestra students, it is extremely difficult to play together without there being a lag. For that reason, we have to mute ourselves and practice on our own.“

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

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

May 1, 2020
Drive-thru testing stations are popping up across the United States as America, and the rest of the world try to tame COVID-19. The first drive-thru testing station in Frisco opened on March 23 at Inspire Health on Warren Pkwy.

COVID-19 perspectives from around the world

March 27, 2020
Chelsea Hamilton, librarian, talks to English teacher, Vanessa Melvin's English class about books.

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March 27, 2020
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.

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February 3, 2021
Pushing a cart of books, librarian Chelsea Hamilton visits English classes, giving them the opportunity to check out books on the go.

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February 3, 2021
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.

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January 26, 2021
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
Freshman, Jordan Battey logs into her HAC account. Home Access Center, HAC, has a new user-friendly layout, allowing students to have easier time looking at their grades.

[PHOTO] Technical issues follow HAC update

February 19, 2020
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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February 19, 2020
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February 19, 2020
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February 19, 2020
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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February 19, 2020
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February 19, 2020
Performing a pom routine at the spring pep rally, senior Ashleigh Rose smiles to the audience. After spending countless hours this school year perfecting their moves, and performing in different competitions and shows, Red Rhythm's work payed off this weekend, as they grabbed the title of Grand Champions as the Danceline USA regional competition.

[PHOTO] Leaping into competition, Red Rhythm grabs gold

February 18, 2020
Student Council Vice President and senior Rileigh Horcher takes the microphone and helps lead the pep rally on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020.

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February 18, 2020
The cheer team had tryouts throughout their program to see who would get to compete in UIL. Out of over 40 girls only 28 will get to compete.

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February 18, 2020
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
Red Rhythm junior lieutenant Annie Tian performs at the spring pep rally. With COVID-19, Red Rhythm, cheer, and color guard have to postpone their tryouts.

[PHOTO] Tryouts pushed back to COVID-19

March 27, 2020
Two Redhawks, Tom Punnen and Laura Young having earned the title of National Merit Scholarship Winner. Each scholarship winner earns $ 2,500 that they can use toward their intended major.

[PHOTO] National Merit Semifinalists honored at board meeting

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

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February 11, 2020
Sophomore Jack Brian and [GRADE] Luke Enlow watch [GRADE] Owen Butcher kick the ball.

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February 11, 2020
The soccer boys season came to end Thursday night after the team lost to The Colony durning playoffs. The Redhawks did not go down without a fight as the game went to double overtime, and they lost in penalty kicks.

[PHOTO] Penalty kick loss brings boys’ soccer season to an end

March 29, 2021
Andrew Siv, sophomore, traps the ball in between his feet.

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March 29, 2021
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 11, 2020
Sophomore Jack Bryan bounces the ball on his chest.

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February 11, 2020
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February 11, 2020
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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February 21, 2020
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February 21, 2020
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

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, sophomore Jack Bryan stands strong as a Reedy soccer player dives underneath him. The girls' side plays Heritage at home at 7 p.m. while the boys begin play at Heritage at 7:15 p.m.

[PHOTO] Split results on soccers season kickoff

January 6, 2021
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.

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January 6, 2021
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.

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January 31, 2020
Near the goal, _____ runs with the ball and passes it onto his teammates.

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January 31, 2020
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.

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January 12, 2021
_____ runs with the ball, looking for his teammates to pass it to.

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January 12, 2021
Goalie, ____ kicks the ball far out into the field. The Redhawks played against Reedy High School on Jan 17. 2020.

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January 12, 2021
Sophomore Ashton Schramek kicks the ball away. The Redhawks played against Reedy High School on Jan 17. 2020.

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January 12, 2021
Chris Marroquin, number 14, runs after the ball.

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January 12, 2021
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.

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January 27, 2020
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January 27, 2020
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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January 27, 2020
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January 27, 2020
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.

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January 27, 2020
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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January 24, 2020
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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January 28, 2020
Freshman Adrian George plays trumpet in a practice room.

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January 28, 2020
Playing her harp, senior Urja Joshi advanced to Area after auditioning for the Region 24 All-Region Orchestra. More than half of those who tried out have been named a part of the All-Region Orchestra.

[PHOTO] More than half of orchestra who tried out named Region 24 All-Region

October 19, 2020
Sophomore, Lil Nguyen plays violin in the Philharmonic Orchestra directed by Victoria Lien.

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October 19, 2020
Sophomore, Simon Nagles plays the cello in Philharmonic Orchestra.

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October 19, 2020
Playing a solo, freshman Ezekiel Rubio plays trumpet.

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October 19, 2020
Practicing with the orchestra back in January, sophomore Christine Verzo follows the music. Orchestra students began auditioning for All Region on Saturday, but the process looks different this year as the Texas Music Educators Association made the decision to require virtual auditions due to COVID-19.

[PHOTO] All Region orchestra auditions go virtual

October 5, 2020
Violist, Smrithi, plays in the orchestra. She is apart of the Philharmonic orchestra, directed by Victoria Lien.

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October 5, 2020
Aarya Patel, freshman, plays cello in her 4A Orchestra class. She is apart of the Philharmonic Orchestra, directed by Victoria Lien.

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October 5, 2020
Freshman, Natalie Wang smiles as she plays trumpet.

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October 5, 2020
Senior Kavi Saravanan points to her board while presenting her ISM board. Saravanan did her project over mechanical engineering.

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October 5, 2020
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
Senior Annie Tian presents her studies on orthodontics at the ISM Research Showcase at The Star last school year. The event was cancelled this year for ISM students due to COVID-19.

[PHOTO] ISM Research Showcase cancelled due to COVID-19

January 19, 2021
ISM students have a chance to return to normality as they prepare for in-person presentations Wednesday. Along with following COVID-19 precautions, students presenting will be able to share their work with up to 10 people in separate classrooms.

[PHOTO] ISM students prepare for an in-person Final Presentation Night

April 28, 2021
Junior Warren Shen points to a diagram of the skin as he presents his information. Shen is studying dermatology for ISM.

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April 28, 2021
Pointing to a diagram of lungs, senior Tiffany Truong studied oncology for ISM.

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April 28, 2021
Junior Warren Shen points to a diagram of the skin as he presents his information. Shen is studying dermatology for ISM.

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April 28, 2021
Smiling, junior Urja Joshi studied education for ISM. She is presenting her research to parents on Jan. 15 2020.

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April 28, 2021
Students who are in clubs and organizations had their picture taken today, Jan. 15 2020 for the yearbook.

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April 28, 2021
Greg Chatmon, photographer for Southern Images, directs students into rows in the auditorium.

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April 28, 2021
Directing Dance III warm up, junior Kameron Askew stretches his left leg.

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April 28, 2021
Being apart of Dance III, junior Ashika Deshpande and sophomore Michelle Jaeger stretch their left leg as a part of warmup.

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April 28, 2021
Looking at their classmates, sophomore Michelle Jaeger and junior Sathyashri Muruganandam hold the bars. Dance IV classes will be letting students teach the classes a variety of different choreographies.

[PHOTO] Dance 4 students become the teachers

January 15, 2020
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.

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January 15, 2020
Kameron Askew, junior, leads his classmates in his Dance III class in stretches and warm up.

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January 15, 2020
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.

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January 15, 2020
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.

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January 15, 2020
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.

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April 6, 2020
Setting up a pirouette, junior Diya Nariani is learning new choreography for her 4A Dance III class.

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April 6, 2020
Sitting in a chair dancing, junior Ashika Deshpande is practicing her new Dance III choreography taught by Sarah Cadungug.

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April 6, 2020
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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December 10, 2019
In the school's production of Matilda, sophomore Connor Burke sings in the role of Miss Trunchbull. In the Broadway production, Trunchbull is typically placed by a male actor, to give her a more stern persona.

[PHOTO] Matilda leaves crowd in awe

December 9, 2019
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December 9, 2019
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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December 16, 2019
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