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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
Varun Saravanan

Varun Saravanan, Executive Producer

Varun Saravanan is in his third year of Wingspan and first as an executive producer. He's also President of Business Professionals of America on campus and loves to compete in the organization every year. If he's not in Wingspan, you might find him watching as many Marvel movies as he can fit in a schedule. Varun loves to spend time with supportive friends and give back to others through volunteering and charities for communities he's connected to.

Contact Varun: varun.saravanan.856@k12.friscoisd.org

All content by Varun Saravanan
The state capitol in Austin is where Youth and Government students hope to be when all is said and done. The Redhawks chapter of Y&G competed in the district meet on Saturday.

[Photo] Youth and Government competes in district meet

November 13, 2023
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[Video] May 15 Daily Update

May 15, 2023

[Video] May 11 Daily Update

May 11, 2023

[Video] May 8 Daily Update

May 8, 2023

[Video] May 1 Daily Update

May 1, 2023

[Video] April 27 Daily Update

April 27, 2023

[Video] April 25 Daily Update

April 25, 2023

[Video] April 21 Daily Update

April 21, 2023
Fentanyl, an opioid based drug, has had rising usage rates across North Texas. Staff on campus, across the county and throughout the state are working on fighting the rising rates of fentanyl usage. (Pixabay, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons)

Rising usage of fentanyl impacts North Texas students

Varun Saravanan, Executive Producer
April 20, 2023

[Video] April 17 Daily Update

April 17, 2023

[Video] April 11 Daily Update

April 11, 2023

More than a year later, war in Ukraine still impacting Redhawks

Varun Saravanan, Executive Producer
April 3, 2023

[Video] April 3 Daily Update

April 3, 2023
Current eighth graders had the opportunity to come on campus for Rising Redhawk Night on Wednesday. They were able to learn about the options available to pursue as a student in high school.

[Photo] Future students explore their options at Rising Redhawk Night

Maya Silberman, Managing Editor
March 29, 2023

[Video] March 28 Daily Update

March 28, 2023

[Video] March 27 Daily Update

March 27, 2023

[Video] March 21 Daily Update

March 21, 2023

[Video] March 9 Daily Update

March 9, 2023

[Video] March 7 Daily Update

March 7, 2023
Students in the Business Professionals of America club got back from Dallas Sunday after competing at the State Leadership Conference for three days. Of the 21 state qualifiers, nine are moving on to nationals in anaheim at the end of April.

BPA returns to campus after competing at State

Erika Pernis and Varun Saravanan
March 6, 2023
Frisco ISD is hosting a job fair at Lebanon Trail High School Saturday from 9 to 11:30 a.m.

FISD holds job fair Saturday

Varun Saravanan, WTV Executive Producer
March 3, 2023

[Video] March 3 No School

March 3, 2023

[Video] February 28 Daily Update

February 28, 2023

[Video] February 21 Daily Update

February 21, 2023

[Video] February 13 Daily Update

February 13, 2023
Friscos growth has boomed over the past 40 years, going from 3,500 residents to over 200,000. With that growth, an increase in the diversity of Friscos population has been seen.

Frisco continues to grow in population, popularity and diversity

Varun Saravanan, Executive Producer
February 10, 2023

EF Tours takes learning from the classroom to a new country

Varun Saravanan, Executive Producer
February 10, 2023
National Honor Society applications for rising juniors and seniors are open now, but the deadline is quickly approaching. Prospective members must complete the application, including answering questions and getting teacher recommendations, by Friday at 4:30 p.m.

[Photo] National Honor Society applications now open

Erika Pernis, Editor-In-Chief
February 6, 2023

[Video] February 6 Daily Update

February 6, 2023

[Video] February 2 No School

February 2, 2023

[Video] January 27 Daily Update

January 27, 2023

[Video] January 26 Daily Update

January 26, 2023

[Video] HOSA and From The Heart hold blood drive Tuesday

Varun Saravanan, Executive Producer
January 23, 2023

[Video] January 17 Daily Update

January 17, 2023

[Video] January 11 Daily Update

January 11, 2023

[Video] Bringing a smile to the community, one dessert at a time

Varun Saravanan, Executive Producer
December 22, 2022

[Video] December 20 Daily Update

December 20, 2022
With flu season in full swing, the school is taking measures in order to minimize the spread of germs. “With flu cases up significantly, I’m glad to see that the school is doing everything possible to minimize the spread of germs and keep kids healthy and in class,” parent Melanie Classe said.

[Photo] School-wide fogging done to minimize spread of the flu

Harley Classe, Editor-in-Chief
December 8, 2022

[Video] December 8 Daily Update

December 8, 2022
Senior Tom Marom represents his assigned court case, Brandenburg v. Ohio, with an ornament of a cross. AP Government students have been working on making ornaments that creatively represent court cases.

[Photo] Decking the shrub with Supreme Court decorations

Erika Pernis and Rachel Kim
December 1, 2022

[Video] December 1 Daily Update

December 1, 2022

[Video] Calculus integrates competition into the classroom

Erika Pernis, Editor-in-Chief
November 30, 2022
he schools updated tardy policy went into effect on Monday. Students in the main hallways after the first bell will be sent to get a tardy slip and students in academic hallways will be marked late for class by teachers.

Tardy policies updated on campus

Varun Saravanan, Executive Producer
November 28, 2022

[Video] November 15 Daily Update

November 15, 2022
Frisco ISD has opened applications for the district committees. The applications consist of roles for the District Advisory Council, Legislative Leadership Council, Library Reconsideration Committee, Safety and Security Committee, School Health Advisory Committee, Special Education Parent Committee, and Student Advisory Committee.

Board of Trustees holds monthly meeting Monday

Varun Saravanan, Executive Producer
November 14, 2022
FriscoISD has now made it possible to get a glimpse from the past with archived digitalized yearbooks. Students may now browse yearbooks from 2007 to present.

Senior ads due Friday

Varun Saravanan, Executive Producer
November 10, 2022

[Video] November 9 Daily Update

November 9, 2022
Despite playing a crucial role in politics, participation among young voters ages 18-24 is the lowest of all age groups. Through building voting habits and eliminating the stigma surrounding voting, young voters will be able to voice their opinions through the voting process.

Voting site on campus for midterm elections

Varun Saravanan, Executive Producer
November 8, 2022

[Video] November 7 Daily Update

November 7, 2022

[Video] November 2 Daily Update

November 2, 2022

[Video] October 31 Daily Update

October 31, 2022

[Video] October 27 Daily Update

October 27, 2022

[Video] Candy, costumes, and contests kick off Halloween on campus 

Maya Silberman, Managing Editor
October 25, 2022
Bands annual Trunk R Treat is happening Monday from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. With a high chance of rain, there is a weather contingency plan for the event to be moved indoors.

Band’s Trunk R Treat kicks off the Halloween season

Varun Saravanan and Maya Silberman
October 24, 2022

[Video] October 20 Daily Update

October 20, 2022
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.

Rezoning and TEA reports discussed at October board meeting

Varun Saravanan, Executive Producer
October 18, 2022

[Video] October 18 Daily Update

October 18, 2022
The Board of Trustees will hold their monthly meeting Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

Board of Trustees holds monthly meeting Monday

Varun Saravanan, Executive Producer
October 17, 2022

[Video] Real Talk: PSAT

Lauren Sinclair, WTV Staff Reporter
October 14, 2022

[Video] October 13 Daily Update

October 13, 2022
ISM students (pictured above) are submitting their original work. The original work is a project in which students use all the information gained throughout the research done through assessments and interviews to create a presentation for the class.

ISM students get a taste of the business world at symposium

Varun Saravanan, Executive Producer
October 6, 2022

[Video] October 6 Daily Update

October 6, 2022

[Video] October 4 Daily Update

October 4, 2022

[Video] September 29 Daily Update

September 29, 2022

[Video] September 27 Daily Update

September 27, 2022

[Video] Here in Frisco, “everything’s better” for some as H-E-B opens flagship store

Athena Tseng, Editor-In-Chief
September 21, 2022
The excitement from the opening of a Frisco location of H-E-B has been felt by many across campus. Students and staff are excited to go to the new store for specialty foods, tortillas, and nostalgia.

[Photo] Redhawks buzzing with excitement as H-E-B makes North Texas debut

Maya Silberman and Erika Pernis
September 21, 2022

[Video] September 21 Daily Update

September 21, 2022
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what its like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: reporting for H-E-B

Athena Tseng, Erika Pernis, Karina Grokhovskaya, Varun Saravanan, and Maya Silberman
September 20, 2022
H-E-Bs hold on North Texas expands with the addition of two new stores, one in Mckinney and one in Frisco. The Mckinney location is expected to open in late spring.

[Photo] H-E-B's influence grows with addition of new North Texas Stores

February 7, 2023

[Video] September 15 Daily Update

September 15, 2022

[Video] September 12 Daily Update

September 12, 2022
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery registration is open. The window to register is open to Nov. 18, and the test is on Dec. 1.

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery registration open

Varun Saravanan, Executive Producer
September 8, 2022

[Video] September 6 Daily Update

September 6, 2022

[Video] August 31 Daily Update

August 31, 2022

[Video] August 26 Daily Update

August 26, 2022

[Video] August 25 Daily Update

August 25, 2022

[Video] August 23 Daily Update

August 23, 2022
As the school year begins, students have the opportunity to start a club on campus. More details will be released by Sept. 1, when club applications open.

[Photo] New club applications coming up

Maya Silberman, Managing Editor
August 19, 2022

[Video] August 18 Daily Update

August 18, 2022

[Video] August 12 Daily Update

August 12, 2022
Out with the old and in with the new is the motto this year as classrooms got a refresh with new furniture. This includes new desks, chairs and whiteboard tables.

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The trophy cases are emptied out from their usual display of the schools achievements.

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The library walls are empty in preparation for the campus refresh. Every inch of the school walls are being repainted this summer.

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Cafeterias. classrooms, and parking lots will be empty from Saturday to Sunday, March 17 as all students will be off campus for spring break. Once students return, the final quarter of the school year will begin.

[Photo] Redhawks leave the Nest for spring break

March 8, 2024
The end fo the year looks a little bit different for classrooms on campus, ad every teacher is required to fully clean out their classrooms and take everything down from the walls.

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[Video] May 12 Daily Update

May 12, 2022
A select few Redhawks will be heading to the national BPA competition Wednesday and Thursday in Dallas.

BPA gears up for nationals

Varun Saravanan, WTV Producer
May 5, 2022

[Video] May 4 Announcements

May 4, 2022

[Video] April 28 Daily Update

April 28, 2022

[Video] April 21 Daily Update

April 21, 2022
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