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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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 13, 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 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
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, staff reporter 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
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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
Volleyball seeks a second win against Independence in an away match Tuesday

[Photo] Volleyball seeks to conquer Independence a second time

October 22, 2024
In their final home match of the 2024 season,the first-place Redhawks volleyball team (12-1) secured a third consecutive district championship with their third  3-0 sweep over third place Memorial (9-4) this season.

[Photo] Facing Independence, volleyball tries to keep win streak alive

September 27, 2024
Seniors Gabi Malyar, Shikha Bolar, Maggie Wang, Delaney Davidson, Grace Ajayi, Eva Sota, Judith Aluga, Gihanna Burrowes are decking out in 90s themed outfits.

Redhawks are found ‘rocking’ 90s wear

Wingspan Staff
September 20, 2023

Students dress neon in light of the 80s

Wingspan Staff
September 19, 2023
Students such a junior Kathryn Murphy, junior Joaquin Perez, senior Sadie Johnson, senior Haley Ward, senior Karina Grokhovskaya are wearing 70s style clothing to get their groove on.

Redhawks ‘get groovy’ by dressing up in 70s fashion

Wingspan Staff
September 18, 2023
Hundreds of students on campus take part in the many fine arts courses offered at school and each week Wingspan profiles one such student in this weekly feature.

Artistic Expressions: volume 15

Wingspan Staff
May 12, 2023
The product of years of planning and construction is finally here with Tuesday’s opening of the Omni PGA Frisco Resort, one of the nation’s largest resort developments. The resort is part of the PGA’s relocation from Florida to Texas.

Frisco’s new Omni PGA Resort opens Tuesday

Wingspan Staff
May 2, 2023
After receiving multiple calls that required 26 Frisco police officers approximately two hours to resolve, the city of Frisco revoked the special permit for the Frisco Fair and shutting the operation down immediately. The fair opened on April 28 and was scheduled to run through May 14.

Breaking News: Frisco Fair cancelled amidst public safety concern

Wingspan Staff
May 2, 2023
The race for StuCo President and Vice President

The race for StuCo President and Vice President

Wingspan Staff
April 19, 2023
Canceled or community?

Canceled or community?

Wingspan Staff
March 10, 2023
A power outage caused by Thursday's storm impact the Frisco ISD network leading district officials to cancel school Friday.

Breaking News: no school Friday due to severe weather damage

Wingspan Staff
March 3, 2023
Both campus and district athletic events are being postponed due to the winter storm in North Texas Monday.

Breaking News: athletic events postponed due to weather

Wingspan Staff
January 30, 2023
Cold temperatures and the possibility of freezing rain and/or snow led Frisco ISD to cancel all extracurricular activities Monday.

Breaking News: all extracurricular activities canceled Monday

Wingspan Staff
January 30, 2023
"We have a saying in diving that if you have bad warm-ups, then you could be good and my warm-ups were awful. I did not get through half of the dives,” sophomore diver, Aubrey Henderson said. However things went differently for Henderson in the District 10-5A Diving Meet as the sophomore finished 2nd to advance to the regional meet Feb. 3.

Sophomore dives out of districts and into regionals

Wingspan Staff
January 20, 2023
Guest contributor Sankeertana Malakapalli giver her take on the new and changing grade policies.

[Photo] Constantly changing and confusing grade policies

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Guest Contributor
December 8, 2022
Campus Connections takes a look at some of the newest staff members on campus.

Campus Connections: volume IX

Wingspan Staff
October 25, 2022
Local elections take place on Saturday. Up for election include Board of Trustee Place 4 and 5, a City Council seat, and mayor.

Early voting for midterm elections begins Monday

Wingspan Staff
October 24, 2022
Homecoming week kicked off Monday with spirit days, from Marvel Monday to class colors on Friday. The homecoming game is against Heritage on Friday and the dance is on Saturday.

[Photo] Homecoming week

September 13, 2022
Teachers were required to pack up and clean up their classrooms by the end of the year. This summer, the campus was refreshed and the floors and walls were redone.

School prepares for summer campus refresh

Wingspan Staff
May 19, 2022
Currently pictured: Art students display recent artwork in the fine arts hallway.

Artistic Expressions: volume 14

Wingspan Staff
May 17, 2022
Associate principal Stacey Whaling (right) has been named as the replacement for current principal Ashley Rainwater (left).

Breaking news: associate principal Stacey Whaling named new principal

Wingspan Staff
April 21, 2022
PALS has began a new project -- Painting with PALS. Every month, they will be hosting art sessions in order to further promote a friendly environment.

[Photo] PALS introduces monthly painting sessions

Cooper Ragle, WTV Executive Producer
April 12, 2022
Junior Harley Classe is one of two candidates running for student council president. Voting starts Monday and ends Friday April 1st.

[Photo] Anna Lyon

Alyssa Murphy, WTV Executive Producer
March 21, 2022

STUCO presidential debate

Wingspan Staff
March 21, 2022
Frisco ISD announced on Monday that all schools and offices will be closed Tuesday due to the forecast calling for snow and ice.

Breaking News: Frisco ISD announces closure for Thursday

Wingspan Staff
February 23, 2022
Getting into the spirit of Valentine's Day, Acapella Club will be performing for several students and teachers on campus by those who opted to surprise their loved ones. An entirely new tradition on campus, the club hopes to make it an annual ordeal.

Singing their heart out, just in time for Valentine’s Day

Wingspan Staff
February 14, 2022
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