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Sarayu Bongale

Sarayu Bongale, Managing Editor

Sarayu Bongale is a junior entering her second year of Wingspan. Her favorite activities include competitively swimming and listening to music. On campus, she is a historian for orchestra and holds the Fundraising Chair of UNICEF among other clubs. In her free time, you can find her FaceTiming her friends or shopping for her overflowing wardrobe. Sarayu is looks forward to being a Managing Editor and is excited to see what is to come this year.

Contact Sarayu: sarayu.bongale.270@k12.friscoisd.org

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Sarayu Bongale, Managing Editor
September 26, 2023
What started out as a hobby became a part time photography business for seniors Maggie Wang and Sanjana Vallampati.

Passion to project, seniors jumpstart a photography business

Sarayu Bongale, Managing Editor
September 19, 2023
Inspired by a classroom economics project, seniors, Abdurraheem Sheikh, Maggie Wang, and Lukas Blois, create BYW Productions.

Economics assignment lights an entrepreneurial spark

Sarayu Bongale, Managing Editor
September 15, 2023
Hispanic Heritage Month is dedicated to celebrating the contributions made by individuals of Hispanic heritage to America’s culture and society. Its very important as it is with any culture to spread knowledge, awareness, appreciation,” Spanish teacher Ashli Taquino said. “It allows people to get to know more about the culture with the Hispanic culture in particular.

Redhawks celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month on campus

Sarayu Bongale, Managing Editor
September 15, 2023
From Student Teachers to Teachers: AMSTUD duo

From Student Teachers to Teachers: AMSTUD duo

Sarayu Bongale and Christine Han
September 14, 2023
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Since 2007, Frisco has had its own juvenile curfew in place. Now, to follow a new state law, the city has repealed the curfew.

[Photo] In compliance with state law, Frisco repeals juvenile curfew

September 21, 2023
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Frisco ISD is looking for community members to apply to various district committees. The application window closes Monday at 11:59 p.m.

[Photo] District committee application window closes Monday

September 11, 2023
Sophomore Riti Patels modeling dreams become a reality as she struts across stage during her formal wear event.

From princess to queen: sophomore crowned as Miss Texas Runner Up

Sarayu Bongale, Managing Editor
September 8, 2023
The Frisco Library has been open at its new location for 6 months, and in that time, it has seen record attendance from Frisco citizens.

Frisco Library becomes a city staple

Sarayu Bongale, Managing Editor
September 7, 2023
Summer 2023 Film Releases

Summer 2023 Film Releases

Sarayu Bongale, Managing Editor
August 29, 2023
The FISD CTE Center Mock Trial team is on the lookout for new members. The team is hosting an introduction meeting Thursday at 6 p.m.

Mock Trial team hosts introduction meeting Thursday

Sarayu Bongale, Managing Editor
August 24, 2023
With Frisco ISDs Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center, students have the opportunity to get hands-on experience with their future career. Students get to gain a real world perspective on careers, and determine which field of study they want to pursue.

Students get real-world experience with CTE student internships

Sarayu Bongale, Managing Editor
August 17, 2023
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August 16, 2023
AP Seminar students are wrapping up the school year by reaching out to academic scholars that may have made a significant contribution to students’ research topic. The foundation of the AP Seminar course is research, and this provides an opportunity to thank the researchers referenced in their projects.

Send an email, thank a researcher

Sarayu Bongale, Staff Reporter
May 12, 2023
The month of May is a celebration for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month. The month of AAPI sheds light on individuals from the entire Asian continent, including South, Southeast, and East Asia, and the Pacific Islands of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia.

The first of May marks the start of AAPI Heritage Month

Sarayu Bongale, Staff Reporter
May 1, 2023
Frisco is a hub for entrepreneurship and business, with a range of businesses from large to small. Part of this small business community is Karmic Grounds, a coffee shop launched by four entrepreneurs, including Ravi Narula, the father of senior Arshia Narula.

Small businesses gain a latte attraction in Frisco

Rin Ryu and Sarayu Bongale
April 26, 2023
On this week of Artistic Expressions, staff reporter Sarayu Bongale sits down with junior Rohan Tolia (pictured far right). Tolia recalls his experiences as a trombone player as well as how he chose to play the trombone.

Rohan Tolia

Sarayu Bongale, Staff Reporter
April 20, 2023
The STAAR test has shifted to an online format. Students taking the English 1 and English II EOC on Tuesday will take it online.

STAAR testing moves to online format

Sarayu Bongale, Staff Reporter
April 17, 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.

AP classes wrap up content and begin review

Sarayu Bongale, Staff Reporter
April 6, 2023
Anatomy students took on the challenge of a multi-topic dissection by dissecting a rabbit. Students are learning about the interconnection between body systems, specifically the respiratory system.

Anatomy dissects rabbits like nobunny’s business

Sarayu Bongale, Staff Reporter
March 30, 2023
National Art Honor Society takes a field trip to the Dallas Museum of Art. For many, this is an opportunity to seek out inspiration for their own projects.

NAHS draws their attention to the Dallas Museum of Art

Sarayu Bongale, Staff Reporter
March 27, 2023
Tenor choir students (pictured left to right Abhineeth Pasam, Srikrishna Rajahopal, Aakash Bhagavathi, Issac Garcia, and Vaibhav Gupta) performing at last years concert. Choir will go to compete in the Pre UIL competition Thursday at 7 p.m.

Performance ready, choir hits stage for Pre UIL concert Thursday

Sarayu Bongale, Staff Reporter
March 9, 2023
Health students are getting the opportunity to be CPR certified, which is an opportunity that isnt just beneficial to students interested in healthcare professions, but for all students. CPR is a beneficial skill to have for students going into any field of work.

Health students work ‘heart’ to become CPR certified

Sarayu Bongale, Staff Reporter
February 16, 2023
This week on Artistic Expressions, staff reporter Sarayu Bongale sits down with junior choir student, Ruhi Ali (pictured far right).

Ruhi Ali

Sarayu Bongale, Staff Reporter
February 9, 2023
Astronomy students are building radio horn telescopes. The telescopes designed to use radio waves to search for hydrogen in the galaxy, and teacher Kenric Davies hopes it will allow students to redesign an investigation done in the 1930s.

Getting a special look at space, astronomy students build telescopes

Sarayu Bongale, Staff Reporter
February 7, 2023
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what its like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: Sarayu Bongale

Erika Pernis and Sarayu Bongale
February 7, 2023
Staff reporter Sarayu Bongale sits down with sophomore theatre student Sradha Das as she talks about her passion for the art of acting. Das has not only improved her acting skills but also her public speaking and leadership skills thanks to theatre.

Sradha Das

Sarayu Bongale, Staff Reporter
January 19, 2023
Three students on campus, sophomore Amogh Aryan, sophomore Anvi Saxena, and junior Balakrishna Ravulapalli are all interested in district level DECA leadership roles. The process to reach these roles includes one written exam, two interviews, and a speech at the district conference.

DECA students aim for district leadership positions

Sarayu Bongale, Staff Reporter
January 10, 2023
Staff reporter Sarayu Bongale sits down with sophomore Kritika Chamakura as she describes her journey as a color guard member. Chamakura recalls the ups and downs of color guard as well as the future she sees with the sport.

Kritika Chamakura

Sarayu Bongale, Staff Reporter
December 22, 2022
A bake-off was hosted in the orchestra room during advisory. There were 14 teams that baked foods for orchestra and band directors to judge.

[Photo] Orchestra students take ‘tart’ in bake-off

December 21, 2022
Student Council hosted the next in their series of advisory events Tuesday: a gingerbread house decorating contest. “The winter season inspired us to do something fun before the break,” Student Council president Anna Lyon said. “We are heading towards winter break so we wanted to do something winter themed.”

StuCo brings the holiday spirit with Tuesday’s advisory event

Sarayu Bongale, Staff Reporter
December 20, 2022
PTA members are hosting a holiday cookie drop off, and donations will go towards a Holiday Luncheon on Dec. 21 for teachers and staff members to enjoy. Students are asked to donate homemade or store bought cookies Dec. 19-21 at the front of the school during the morning.

Holiday cookie drop-off for teachers starts Monday

Sarayu Bongale, Staff Reporter
December 19, 2022
The Redhawk choir is preparing for its first cluster concert featuring singers from Anderson Elementary, Taylor Elementary, and Vandeventer Middle School Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium. This concert will give younger choir students the opportunity to experience high school level choir.

[Photo] First choir cluster concert set for Tuesday night

December 20, 2022
Aid4Need, an organization based on helping the community, is hosting a Service Activity Competition. Participants in the Service Activity Competition create an impactful service activity that benefits their community. In exchange, the winner can earn $20 and all participants receive three service hours.

In the spirit of giving, Aid4Need hosts a Service Activity Competition

Sarayu Bongale, Staff Reporter
December 16, 2022
Starting at a new school can be nerve wracking for some, however, international students on campus can face a different set of challenges. Cultural norms, learning informal language, and educational differences are just the start of the variations people from other countries feel when moving to an English speaking country.

International Redhawks overcome cultural, lingual and educational barriers

Sarayu Bongale, Staff Reporter
December 7, 2022
Staff reporter Sarayu Bongale sits down with dancer Anvi Saxena as she discusses her experience as a dance teacher.

Anvi Saxena

Sarayu Bongale, Staff Reporter
November 10, 2022
Staff reporter sits down with sophomore Riya Sharma as she discusses her journey as a technical theatre student.

Riya Sharma

Sarayu Bongale, Staff Reporter
November 3, 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.

Halloween makes its way on campus

Sarayu Bongale and Christine Han
October 31, 2022
Sophomore Aswikha Karthikeyan (pictured middle) takes a selfie with her peers and orchestra director after their first concert of the semester. In this week’s edition of Artistic Expressions, Wingspan sits down with Karthikeyan as she discusses the obstacles she faces as a 4’11” viola player.

Aswikha Karthikeyan

Sarayu Bongale, Staff Reporter
October 6, 2022
Small Animal Management has taken on a new approach to learning as they train Houey, a chocolate labradoodle. The training provides a hands on experience and new challenge for students in the class.

Taking a hands on approach, Small Animal Management trains a dog

Sarayu Bongale, Staff Reporter
October 4, 2022
Frisco ISD Guidance and Counseling is hosting a mental health meeting. Parents and children can attend to hear from William Floyd, Board Member of the North Texas Chapter of American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Frisco ISD Guidance and Counseling hosts mental health discussion

Sarayu Bongale, Staff Reporter
September 28, 2022
The new year brings new classes for some Redhawks, as students who were enrolled in single-semester classes last fall transition into their spring courses. The change brings new teachers, new content to cover, and new classmates for many.

Drop window for advanced classes opens Friday

Sarayu Bongale, Staff Reporter
September 15, 2022
In this week’s edition of Artistic Expression, Wingspan sits down with floral designer Navya Nagarajan as she talks about her floral design journey.

Navya Nagarajan

Sarayu Bongale, Staff Reporter
September 15, 2022
Taking inspiration from other schools, Red Rhythm decided to fundraise through a silent auction via a Google Form. Parents of children who participated in the Sept. 2 mini clinic, can bid for a chance to have their child sit with a Red Rhythm officer during the Homecoming game.

Red Rhythm engages future members through a silent auction

Sarayu Bongale, Staff Reporter
September 13, 2022
Sophomore Sia Parpelli (pictured right) stands with her mother after the Winter Extravaganza. In this week’s edition of Artistic Expressions, Wingspan sits down with Parpelli as she discusses her passion for singing.

Sia Parpelli

Sarayu Bongale, Staff Reporter
September 8, 2022
As Homecoming approaches, students are beginning to purchase mums and garters. Mums can be ordered from The Mum Shop in Plano.

Homecoming spirit shows with mums and garters

Sarayu Bongale, Staff Reporter
September 6, 2022
The third season of Never Have I Ever has released on Netflix. However, with the stereotyping of the South Asian community and a poorly organized plot, viewers are left disappointed.

Never Have I Ever’s newest season disappoints viewers

Sarayu Bongale, Staff Reporter
August 30, 2022
Chilld stands out in the continuously growing bubble tea franchise. Guest Contributor Sarayu Bongale describes her experience with the restaurant.

Chill’d brings flavorful bubble tea to Frisco

Sarayu Bongale, Guest Contributor
August 17, 2022
Many seniors are celebrating Senior Skip Day this Friday with a trip to Six Flags.

Seniors celebrate Senior Skip Day

Sarayu Bongale, Guest Contributor
May 13, 2022
AP Human Geography is the first AP class freshman are eligible to take. The AP Human Geography exam will be given this Thursday.

Freshmen set for first AP test

Sarayu Bongale, Guest Contributor
May 4, 2022
Thursday, curtains rise for the opening of Redhawk theatre’s Our Town production. Everyday afterschool, students have been attending rehearsals in preparation for the performance. In the eyes of theatre director Heather Willingham, practices are designed to help improve students acting skills, while also opening up the department to a new group of theatre students.

Setting up Our Town

Sarayu Bongale, Guest Contributor
April 26, 2022
Humanities students participated in the Renaissance fair Tuesday and Wednesday. One group pictured above had visitors learn and try Chinese calligraphy.

Humanities holds Renaissance Faire

Sarayu Bongale, Guest Contributor
April 13, 2022
Orchestra students stand in the room getting ready to rehearse during 3rd period Wednesday. Students and directors hold mixed feelings about having a rehearsal extension on their UIL performance.

Orchestra persists despite delay in UIL performance

Sarayu Bongale, Guest Contributor
March 23, 2022
Freshmen on campus n are reading Romeo and Juliet, a story that is more than 400 years old, but still has themes relevant to today.

Humanities students reflect on Romeo and Juliet

Sarayu Bongale, Guest Contributor
February 28, 2022
The campus sees new staff members every year. However, this year, there were more than usual.

Students and teachers doing COVID catchup

Sarayu Bongale, Guest Contributor
February 9, 2022
With a little over a month away from UIL sectionals, Orchestra students are attending practice before and after school to rehearse for the upcoming music performance. Orchestra Director Madison Waggerman believes the practice time will strengthen her students as musicians.

Orchestra students dig deep into detail during sectional rehearsal

Sarayu Bongale, Guest Contributor
January 24, 2022
Guest Contributor Sarayu Bongale tells of her first-time experience at Boba Boba Bubble Tea & Coffee.

Frisco’s unique and affordable “Boba Boba Bubble Tea & Coffee”

Sarayu Bongale, Guest Contributor
January 5, 2022
Over the summer, many students are interested in summer school and the district is hosting a webinar for more information.

Workload piles up for Redhawks before winter break

Sarayu Bongale, Guest Contributor
December 15, 2021
Black Friday v. Cyber Monday

Black Friday v. Cyber Monday

Sarayu Bongale, Guest Contributor
November 18, 2021
Frisco ISD is switching to a standards-based grading system. While the main purpose of this grading system is for student’s grades to represent what level of mastery they are at, for geometry teacher Kristen Tatum, this is a chance to provide learning opportunities for students.

New grading system encourages more learning opportunities

Sarayu Bongale, Guest Contributor
October 13, 2021
After getting a bachelors degree in nursing from UT Arlington, working in the cardiac department as a nurse at Texas Health Fort Worth, and subbing in as a school nurse for seven years, Lindsey McDavid is the new school nurse, and

Lindsey McDavid

Sarayu Bongale, Guest Contributor
October 1, 2021
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