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
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Redhawks choir students scored mostly 1's in their UIL performances. Non-Varsity Treble Choir: Straight Division I ratings across the board. Varsity Treble Choir: Also earned straight ones, the highest rating possible. Varsity Mixed Choir: This is the first time since 2018 the school has taken a varsity mixed choir to UIL and they received straight ones on stage.

Hitting the notes, choir scores at UIL

Wingspan Staff
April 7, 2025
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what it's like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: check in with Nidhi

Wingspan Staff
April 4, 2025
Students in UIL Theatrical Design made Redhawk theatre history as they qualified for state, receiving a perfect score in semifinals. This team of Redhawks made up four of the nine state qualifiers for UIL Theatrical Design from across the district. “My favorite part of the process is coming up, which is going to state and meeting a bunch of people because it's always fun to meet people from other schools and get to talk about theatrical design and some common interests,” returning state champion, sophomore Karthika Menon said.

[Photo] Redhawks in UIL Theatrical Design make history with state qualifiers

Lexi Holding, WTV Producer
April 1, 2025
From tasting the quality of milk to meat, and from horse evaluation to vet science, FFA students are in the middle of the state qualification process.

From meat to milk, FFA students on the road to state

Wingspan Staff
April 1, 2025
The Frisco ISD Board of Trustees is hosting a Community Input Meeting regarding the future of Staley Middle School Monday at 6:30 p.m.

Staley Middle School the focus of Monday’s Community Input meeting

Wingspan Staff
March 28, 2025
Emory Williams is crowned Prom King, as pictured for the 2023-2024 school year. Seniors can now vote for their prom king and queen.

Nominations for prom king and queen sent out

Wingspan Staff
March 26, 2025
After a week-long break, Redhawks return to campus, bringing their spring break adventures to an end.

Spring break adventures

Wingspan Staff
March 24, 2025
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what it's like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: check in with Addy

Wingspan Staff
March 14, 2025
Field athletes in the throwing events gather around coach Joshua Rebmann as the Redhawks prepare to take on Braswell High School Friday.

Forecast of rain leads track and field to last minute change

Wingspan Staff
March 7, 2025
Wingspan's featured athlete for 3/6 is softball player, senior Adeline Glatch

[Photo] Featured Athlete: Adeline Glatch

March 6, 2025
Red signs are taped to doors throughout campus for Wednesday's SAT testing day for juniors. Freshmen, sophomores, and seniors have a late arrival time of 12:15 at which point they will go to their 2nd period class.

SAT for juniors, late arrivals for all other students

Wingspan Staff
March 5, 2025

A return to childhood, senior visits Peppa Pig park

Wingspan Staff
February 28, 2025
At the new Peppa Pig theme park location in DFW, there is a little diner called Ms.Rabbit's Diner, serving up goodies for fun-filled days.

Review: Ms. Rabbit’s Diner at Peppa Pig theme park

Wingspan Staff
February 28, 2025
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what it's like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: check in with Sarayu

Wingspan Staff
February 28, 2025
The softball team (6-2) hosts Lebanon Trail (7-1) at The Nest for a 6:00 p.m. game Tuesday.

Swining into district play, softball starts with a win

Wingspan Staff
February 27, 2025
What's the story behind a relationship, and what does high school love mean in 2025; that's the focus of Wingspan's special feature: 14 Days of Love: Redhawks Romance.

2025 – 14 Days of Love: Redhawks Romance

Wingspan Staff
February 24, 2025
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what it's like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: check in with Lea

Wingspan Staff
February 21, 2025
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what it's like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: check in with Lilian

Wingspan Staff
February 7, 2025
The back-to-back defending state champions fell to Wakeland 48-42 Monday night in the opening round of the 2025 playoffs. 

[Photo] Girls basketball falls short of a three-peat

February 11, 2025
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what it's like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: check in with Christine Wu

Wingspan Staff
January 31, 2025
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what it's like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: check in with Izzy

Wingspan Staff
January 24, 2025
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what it's like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: check in with Zach

Wingspan Staff
January 17, 2025
With prestigious national awards, leadership opportunities, and unique platforms for each students’ voice, Wingspan, the student-run newspaper on campus, is looking for new members to add to its staff.

[Photo] Applications to join Wingspan are now open

Sarayu Bongale, Editor-in-Chief
January 15, 2025
Bags of ice melting material are being dropped off outside campus doors in anticipation of a winter storm expected to arrive Thursday morning. With forecasts of possible freezing ice and snow, Frisco ISD has cancelled school for Thursday. All after school activities scheduled for Wednesday are continuing as planned.

Breaking News: Frisco ISD closed Thursday due to expected inclement weather

Wingspan Staff
January 8, 2025
Redhawks returned to campus on Tuesday after a two-week long break.

[Photo] Redhawks return to The Nest for second semester

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Managing Editor
January 7, 2025
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what it's like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: check in with Natalie

Wingspan Staff
December 20, 2024
Juniors Ava Clerkin and Mason Classe made a 3D rendering of the Capitol Building for their American Studies project.

[Photo] American Studies student present their semester projects

Ginger Zander, Guest Contributor
December 19, 2024
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what it's like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: check in with Marlowe

Wingspan Staff
December 14, 2024
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what it's like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: check in with Dimash

Wingspan Staff
December 4, 2024
Tori Skillings may be a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, an American Sweetheart, but before all of the glitz and glam she was a red-black blooded Redhawk.

[Photo] A blast from the past

Joaquin Perez, Executive Producer
November 22, 2024
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what it's like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: check in with Christina

Wingspan Staff
November 22, 2024
In this biweekly sports column, Redhawks coaching staff share their personal athletic journeys and advice for student athletes. For 11/20, the featured coach is head girls' soccer coach Kyle Beggs

[Photo] Quotes from Coaches: Kyle Beggs

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
November 20, 2024
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what it's like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: check in with Lauren

Wingspan Staff
November 13, 2024
In this biweekly sports column, Redhawks coaching staff share their personal athletic journeys and advice for student athletes. For 11/7, the featured coach is head boys' track and cross country coach Robert Thayer

[Photo] Quotes from Coaches: Robert Thayer

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
November 7, 2024
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what it's like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: check in with Ana

Wingspan Staff
November 8, 2024
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[Photo] Featured Athlete: Ally Gerardot

Addyson Schick, Editor-In-Chief
November 7, 2024
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what it's like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: check in with Olivia

Wingspan Staff
October 30, 2024
Wingspan's featured athlete for 10/24 is varsity basketball player, junior Gilbert Aluga

[Photo] Featured Athlete: Gilbert Aluga

Addyson Schick, Editor-In-Chief
October 24, 2024
Juniors and sophomores can now check their PSAT scores on their CollegeBoard accounts. Students can then check their index to see where they fall for scholarships.

PSAT scores available

Wingspan Staff
October 24, 2024
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what it's like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: check in with Sankeertana

Wingspan Staff
October 23, 2024

October 22 Daily Update

Wingspan Staff
October 22, 2024
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what it's like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: check in with Lea

Wingspan Staff
October 18, 2024
In this biweekly sports column, Redhawks coaching staff share their personal athletic journeys and advice for student athletes. For 10/10, the featured coach is head golf coach Shannon Glidwell.

[Photo] Quotes from Coaches: Shannon Glidwell

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
October 10, 2024
ISM students got to show their work from this school year at final presentation night on Monday. Students got to invite their friends and family to come listen to their work and their peer’s work.

ISM symposium helps students network

Wingspan Staff
October 9, 2024
More than a dozen Redhawks were named to one of three Region 24 All-Region Orchestras.

Hitting the right notes, Redhawks make All-Region orchestras

Wingspan Staff
October 8, 2024
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what it's like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: check in with Addy

Wingspan Staff
October 7, 2024
Tied for first place in the District 11-5A standings, the volleyball team (6-1) won their pink-out home match against Emerson (1-6) Friday

[Photo] Volleyball goes pink for breast cancer awareness

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
October 4, 2024
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what it's like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: check in with Lea

Wingspan Staff
September 30, 2024
Auditions for Liberty's The Hunchback of Notre Dame musical are now open, featuring acting, singing, and dancing.

Theater switches gears with new musical

Wingspan Staff
September 30, 2024
Local residents and business owners have the chance to offer their input to Frisco ISD leadership at Monday’s Community Input Meeting in the auditorium of the district’s administration building from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

[Photo] Converse with the community: residents and businesses offer input to FISD

Owen Higgins, Sports Reporter
September 30, 2024
Running onto the field at the Ford Center, the Redhawks faced off against the Independence Knights on Thursday. Looking to end the team's 25-game losing streak, the Redhawks led 14-13 at the end of the third-quarter before Independence pulled away for a 35-14 win.

“This one stung”

Wingspan Staff
September 27, 2024
Spring may be far off, but Floral Design students are in full bloom as they gear up to kick off Rocky’s Roses.

[Photo] AP drops lead to new class sections for on-level classes

Addyson Schick, Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2024
Students can now pay for their Spring AP exam fees on OnlineSchoolFees.com. Each exam is $98 and AP Capstone courses are $146.

AP exam payment window opens

Wingspan Staff
September 23, 2024
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what it's like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: check in with Christine

Wingspan Staff
September 23, 2024
The Redhawk marching band is leaving The Nest on Tuesday to show off all they have learned and practiced at the Frisco ISD Marching Band Showcase at the Ford Center. Pictured is sophomore Natalie Marshall, a flute player in the marching band.

Marching Band showcase takes center stage

Wingspan Staff
September 23, 2024
Standing outside Krab Kingz restaurant in Little Elm, junior Owen Higgins poses with NBA star Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans.

Junior meets NBA superstar

Wingspan Staff
September 20, 2024
NYC FC defender Alexander Callens (#6) and FC Dallas midfielder Michael Barrios (#21) dive for the ball at Toyota Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019.

Major renovations announced for Toyota Stadium

Wingspan Staff
September 19, 2024
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what it's like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: Kathryn Murphy

Wingspan Staff
September 16, 2024
In this biweekly sports column, Redhawks coaching staff share their personal athletic journeys and advice for student athletes. For 8/30, the featured coach is athletic coordinator and head football coach Matt Swinnea

[Photo] Quotes From Coaches: Matt Swinnea

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
August 30, 2024
In this biweekly sports column, Redhawks coaching staff share their personal athletic journeys and advice for student athletes. For 9/12, the featured coach is assistant tennis coach David Sands

[Photo] Quotes From Coaches: David Sands

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
September 12, 2024
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[Photo] Featured Athlete: Avani Chinwan

Addyson Schick, Editor-In-Chief
September 12, 2024
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what it's like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: meet the Sports Editor

Wingspan Staff, Sports Editor
September 9, 2024
With the rising heat and humidity, Frisco residents are seeing a greater amount fo mosquitos and positives for the West Nile virus.

[Photo] Local governments help combat West Nile virus

Natalie Marshall, Staff Reporter
September 5, 2024
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what it's like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: meet the producers

Wingspan Staff
September 4, 2024
The Redhawks tennis team returns to The Nest empty-handed after losing 16-3 to Independence in a tough match.

The fall season is over for Redhawks tennis after a 10-1 loss to the possible state champion contender Wakeland Wolverines Monday.

[Photo] Wolverines claw spot in playoffs from tennis

October 8, 2024
After a victory against Heritage, the tennis team gets ready to face Independence in what is projected to be a tough match for the Redhawks.

[Photo] Challening match waiting in the wings for tennis

September 17, 2024
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what it's like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: meet Sarayu

Wingspan Staff, Managing Editor
August 26, 2024
Redhawks tennis hits the court Wednesday afternoon at Frisco High School to take on the Raccoons

Frisco not the only opponent for tennis as temperatures surge

Wingspan Staff
August 21, 2024
Members of the editing staff sit down with members of the staff to discuss what it's like being in Wingspan.

The Scoop: meet the managing editors

Wingspan Staff
August 19, 2024
The state's accountability ratings are being held up in court after five school districts in the state filed a lawsuit claiming the ratings weren't reliable.

2023-24 accountability ratings are blocked by a lawsuit

Wingspan Staff
August 13, 2024
Taking 1st place in the UIL 5A science competition at UT-Austin, the team of of seniors Jason Xie, Adler Xu, junior Jenny Wang, and sophomore Bryan Zheng won the science team championship by more than 100 points.

Redhawks science team takes 1st at state

Wingspan Staff
May 16, 2024
Seniors are taking the final step to prepare for graduation, with graduation practice happening Friday. Tickets and graduation materials will be handed out at the practice.

Practice makes perfect with graduation rehearsal set for Friday

Wingspan Staff
May 15, 2024
The class of 2024 top 10 has been announced with Jason Xie the valedictorian, and Balakrishna Ravulapalli the salutatorian.

Top 10 announced

Wingspan Staff
May 9, 2024
The track and field team is competing in the Area meet Thursday at Kuykendall Stadium where the top four finishers in each event will compete in the 5A Region II meet at UTA April 19-20.

Updated: Redhawks running, jumping, and throwing at Area meet

Wingspan Staff
April 11, 2024
After winning their second straight state championship in San Antonio on March 2, the girls' basketball team is being recognized by the Frisco ISD Board of Trustees at Tuesday's 6:30 p.m. board meeting.

District to recognize girls’ basketball team

Wingspan Staff
April 9, 2024
The softball team (8-2) made school history the last time they played Heritage (0-10), and the Redhawks will have a chance to do it again

[Photo] Second shot to make history for softball

April 8, 2025
Editorial: The stigma behind community college needs to change

Editorial: The stigma behind community college needs to change

Wingspan Staff
March 25, 2024
Girls' basketball has won three state championships in five years, with many coining the team an upcoming dynasty.

Girls’ basketball’s road to success at the state level

Wingspan Staff
March 5, 2024

At the home of the Alamo, girls’ basketball becomes unforgettable

Wingspan Staff
March 4, 2024
In this weekly blog, The Fresh Perspective, managing editor Lea Garcia-Salazar talks about school opinions.

Editorial: a silent crisis in education

Wingspan Staff
February 26, 2024
The creativity crisis

The creativity crisis

Wingspan Staff
November 13, 2023
percussion send-off

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Pictured senior Krish Mithani plays the drums during percussion's send off. Percussion ensemble is performing a showcase for the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) in Indianapolis.

[Photo] Percussion takes on a performance of a lifetime at PASIC

November 8, 2023
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Looking down at his sheet music, senior Mason Hou plays his violin during orchestra's Halloween performance in the cafeteria before school on Oct. 31, 2023.

Senior Nathan Permana

It’s a cake fest!

Wingspan Staff
October 31, 2023
The Denison Yellow Jackets dealt the Redhawks a 49-0 loss at the Ford Center Thursday night in District 4-5A play leaving the football team 0-8.

[Photo] Redhawks flock together for Friday Night Lights

Maya Silberman and Haley Ward
October 27, 2023
The Rangers success is due both to players and management, something Redhawks have taken note of.

If the Rangers win this World Series, it’ll be the first in franchise history, adding them to the chain of successful franchises coming out of Texas. “Probably finally have a title in Dallas again,” senior Colby Thorsen said. “I mean, the Cowboys haven't been doing it. You had the Mavericks, they've been selling every year.”

The data is clear: males are falling behind academically and something needs to be done to address this.

The problem of male academic underperformance

Wingspan Staff
October 16, 2023
The cost of college is becoming too prohibitive and something must be done to make it affordable for all students.

College should be free

Wingspan Staff
October 2, 2023
Redhawks volleyball improved their District 11-5A record to 3-1 after defeating the Heritage Coyotes 3-0 Tuesday, also advancing to third place in district standings.

[Photo] Win against the Coyotes is a victory in more ways than one for volleyball

September 25, 2024
Maintaining their third-place standing in districts, the volleyball team (4-1) scored a 3-0 victory against the sixth-place Independence Knights (1-4) at The Nest Friday.

[Photo] Volleyball emerges victorious from a joust with the Knights

September 30, 2024
Redhawks volleyball (7-1) defeated Frisco (4-4) 3-0 Tuesday, avenging their loss at the start of district play.

[Photo] At long last, volleyball gets their revenge

October 9, 2024
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