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The student news site of Liberty High School in Frisco, Texas

WINGSPAN
The student news site of Liberty High School in Frisco, Texas

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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.

Marking May as AADPI Heritage month

Urja Joshi, Guest Contributor
May 12, 2021
ISM students showcased their work for the year at Wednesday's Final Presentation Night. For many students that met presenting in person to limited audiences in classrooms on campus, while other students chose to present via Zoom.

Final Presentation Night a wrap for ISM

Urja Joshi, Guest Contributor
April 30, 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.

ISM students prepare for an in-person Final Presentation Night

Urja Joshi, Guest Contributer
April 28, 2021
With this year's TMEA All-State Convention cancelled, a socially distanced picnic is planned Monday at 7 p.m. for the orchestra students that made All-State. “I’m excited that we all get to be together and see each other in person! It’s been so isolating this year, so when we get a chance to talk and hang out safely, I look forward to it,” junior Julia Johnson said. “Ms. Blackstock and Ms. Lien are extremely considerate and thoughtful to help put this together for everyone.”

Picnic replaces convention for All-State orchestra students

Urja Joshi, Guest Contributor
April 26, 2021
Having been virtual for more than a year, virtual students involved in orchestra are now able to drive up to the school exclusively during their class time.

Virtual orchestra students join face-to-face

Urja Joshi, Guest Contributor
April 14, 2021
Every year, students across the state and country take the SAT, ACT and AP tests. Frisco ISD students are scoring highly and surpassing both state and national averages.

College Board announces plans for AP testing

Urja Joshi, Guest Contributor
April 7, 2021
The South Korean band BLACKPINK poses at a red carpet in 2019. For senior Ashley Philip, it’s not always the culture of the content that drives fans to Korean pop cultures, but rather the culture surrounding the celebrities that first attracted her. "By being so open about personal details, bands like BTS, EXO, BLACKPINK, and others help to cultivate a connection that feels personal to fans, which is how K-pop companies market their idols. You feel like you have a chance with your celebrity crush," Philip said.

Distance no difference, K-pop popular on campus

Urja Joshi, Guest Contributor
April 6, 2021
The school recently announced that Senior Prom will be held April 20 at the W Hotel in Dallas.

Not ideal, but seniors thankful for prom option

Urja Joshi, Guest Contributor
March 26, 2021
What started as ISM project ended up transforming senior Urja Joshi's perspective on the places around her she has grown accustomed to.

Viewing the same city through a different lens

Urja Joshi, Guest Contributor
March 18, 2021
Taking pictures of her friends, including 2019 graduate Vaishnavi Anna, is one of Joshi's photography pursuits.

[Photo] Seeing Frisco through a new lens

Alize Shahzad, Guest Contributor
February 24, 2021
Guest Contributor Urja Joshi explains the hidden beauty found in everyday life in Frisco.

Looking at Frisco through a different lens

Urja Joshi, Guest Contributor
February 10, 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.

Mentors give ISM students look into the real world of chosen fields

Urja Joshi, Guest Contributor
February 9, 2021
Redhawks will participate in the English STAAR EOC field test on Thursday morning.

AP tests look to be held in-person for all students

Urja Joshi, Guest Contributor
January 28, 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.

ISM Research Showcase cancelled due to COVID-19

Urja Joshi, Guest Contributor
January 19, 2021
Gone are the days of Zoom and virtual performances as orchestra is holding its fall concert Tuesday evening, beginning at 7 pm. The concert is the first live performance for orchestra in 18 months and comes with no COVID-19 restrictions in place.

No to Winter Extravaganza, yes to holiday cheer

Urja Joshi, Guest Contributor
December 17, 2020
Be prepared to get whisked away to the Middle East when you walk into Bigdash Ice Cream & Bakery.

Bigdash Ice Cream & Bakery has more to it than what meets the eye

Urja Joshi, Guest Contributor
December 11, 2020
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Students share the best and worst of virtual learning

Urja Joshi, Guest Contributor
November 6, 2020
Room assignments for Wednesday's PSAT test are posted in the rotunda and on the windows between the two C Hall wings. Sophomores and juniors will be on campus taking the test while freshmen and seniors will stay at home for a day of asynchronous learning.

Sophomores and juniors return to campus for PSAT

Urja Joshi, Guest Contributor
October 13, 2020
Among the many new faces on campus this year is ISM teacher Kelli Secord. While it is Secord's first year at liberty, this will be her 25th year teaching.

Kelli Secord

Urja Joshi, Guest Contributor
September 22, 2020
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