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
Christine Han

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief

Christine Han is a senior and this will be her third year on the Wingspan staff. She manages social media for Wingspan and is also a photographer. She will be participating in her 4th year with the CTE Competitive Mock Trial Team. In her free time she likes to work in various women’s rights groups, read books, watch movies, and hang out with her friends. If she’s not too busy, she also likes to bake. 

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The annual club fair was held on Wednesday and various academic clubs showed up with poster boards, candy, and a smile to show off their clubs and entice students to join. Pictured is the Black Student Union with President Tierany Scott.

[Photo] Club fair is during advisory

Lexi Holding, WTV Producer
September 18, 2024
16 Redhawks were named National Merit Semi-Finalists. To qualify students must receive a higher score on the standardized test the PSAT that falls within the index. Students to receive this honor are eligible to become finalist which will then allow them to qualify for larger scholarships.

16 Redhawks named National Merit Semifinalists

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
September 17, 2024
Carolina Dulce Craft, inspired to become a nurse after her father’s stroke, has over seven years of hospital experience, including time as a travel nurse. This year, she’s taken on the role of a school nurse, focusing on student health and education. (Liberty High School)

[Photo] Campus Connections: Carolina Dulce Craft

Hansika Pakkir, Guest Contributer
September 16, 2024
Editor-in-Chief Christine Han takes you through the journey of a high school senior, juggling school, college applications, and life in a weekly blog.

Christine Against The Clock: finally caught up

Christine Han, Editor-In-Chief
September 13, 2024
Newspaper and Broadcast Advisor Brian Higgins made a surprise appearance in the hit Netflix documentary America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. Through his camera work at the Ford Center and AT&T, Higgin snuck his way on the screens of America.

Aaron Yowell is the new technical theater director. Some of his duties include overseeing the construction sets, lighting, and audio.

[Photo] Campus Connections: Aaron Yowell

Lilly Brock, Guest Contributer
September 10, 2024
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Students and staff returned to school on Monday to find that select classrooms in the E-Hallways was flooded due to a burst water heater in room E101.

Breaking News: broken water heater leads to damage in E-Hall

Christine Han and Sarayu Bongale
September 9, 2024
Editor-in-Chief Christine Han takes you through the journey of a high school senior, juggling school, college applications, and life in a weekly blog.

Christine Against The Clock: recommendation letters

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
September 6, 2024
Students participating in select fine arts credit such as orchestra or band are eligible to opt out those classes from being included in their GPA.

[Photo] Select Fine Arts students are eligible for GPA opt-out

Olivia Pulley, Staff Reporter
September 5, 2024
Teachers are receiving their yearly stipend on Friday to use on classroom decorations, supplies, and other necessities.

[Photo] Students get a break from lectures with “The Crucible”

Christina Huang, Staff Reporter
September 4, 2024
The Redhawks took a loss in the first game of the football season on Friday. The final score was 34-11, but coaches and player remain confident for the rest of the season.

[Photo] Redhawk football falls short in the opening game

Addyson Schick, Editor-in-Chief
September 4, 2024
The counseling department provided students with different leadership opportunities in Frisco and Texas. The Mayor's Youth Council is one of them.

Counseling department provides leadership opportunities

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
September 4, 2024
Editor-in-Chief Christine Han takes you through the journey of a high school senior, juggling school, college applications, and life in a weekly blog.

Christine Against the Clock: overworked

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
August 30, 2024
Theater is hosting their annual fall performance "The Sweet Science of Bruising," Thursday in the auditorium at 7 p.m. followed by shows Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. The show will be unfold the world of Victorian-era women's boxing

Theater tour sets out on the road to inspire young minds

Ana Ortiz-Lagarda and Christine Han
August 29, 2024
Advisory time can be a pause in the hectic schedule of a student's life. Open advisory started on Aug. 26 but will remain closed every Friday.

[Photo] Advisory starts but remain closed on Fridays

Zachary Moland, Sport Editor
August 29, 2024
All of Frisco ISD schools experienced an internet outage on Wednesday. The problem started in the morning and FISD hopes to have it up and running again by the next school day.

Breaking News: school district without internet

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
August 28, 2024
Redhawks who complete Calculus BC before their senior year are eligible to continue their studies in mathematics and take Calculus 3 through dual credit enrollment at Collin College.

Redhawks go beyond AP classes for math

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
August 27, 2024
Student council held a gaga ball event during advisory on Tuesday.

Student Council organizes gaga ball event for advisory

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
August 27, 2024
Editor-in-Chief Christine Han takes you through the journey of a high school senior, juggling school, college applications, and life in a weekly blog.

Christine Against the Clock: the CommonApp essay

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
August 23, 2024
At the State Mock Trial Competition, the CTE Center's Competitive team came in second for the third year in a row. Junior Christine Han has been a member for three years, and senior Maya Silberman took home the Best Advocate Award at the competition.

CTE Center holds a meeting for prospective mock trial students

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
August 22, 2024
Irish rockstar, Hozier, releases an EP, Unaired, following Unheard, all of which are continuities to his third studio album, Unreal Unearth.

Hozier’s new EP tops charts

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
August 21, 2024
Snow in the summer? Well for these Redhawks, a trek up Mt. Lucerne in Switzerland was exactly what they needed to get away from the sweltering Texas heat.

Redhawks flocked to Europe over the summer

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
August 21, 2024
While learning about the architectual site in Pompeii, senior Christine Han snaps a selfie among the ruins of a once flourishing civilization.

Staff editor Lilian Johnson sits down with junior Srishti Shetty her journey with percussion.

[Photo] Artistic Expressions: Srishti Shetty

Lilian Johnson, Staff Reporter
August 19, 2024
The class of 2025 have events fully dedicated to them as they prepare themselves to leave the nest and start their adult lives. For seniors this year will be the last time they sit in the bleachers of a high school as students.

[Photo] The senior class is booked and busy with events

Lilian Johnson, Staff Reporter
August 19, 2024
Seniors Anvi Saxena and Sheen Saxena attend the first senior-tailored event, Senior Sunrise on the friday of the first week of school.

Senior sunrise signals the start of senior year

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
August 16, 2024
The popular book It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover, was adapted into a movie and was released on Aug. 9.

New Colleen Hoover book adaptation misses the mark

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
August 16, 2024
Editor-in-Chief Christine Han takes you through the journey of a high school senior, juggling school, college applications, and life in a weekly blog.

Christine Against the Clock: an intro

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
August 16, 2024
Campus administration called down students of all grade levels to the auditorium through the first week of school. During these class meeting, admin went over school expectations and social contracts.

All grades attend class meetings

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
August 15, 2024
Ana Hinajosa-Santi is the new Director of Bands at Liberty High School. Under her leadership, the band has improved greatly. The band hopes to achieve great success in competition this season.

A new Director of Bands joins the nest

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
August 15, 2024
Volleyball lost 3-0 to Frisco HS in their first match of district play Friday.

[Photo] Redhawk volleyball beats the McKinney North Bulldogs

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
August 14, 2024
Friday, the last day of school, is the only early release day of the 2023-24 school year. Students will be dismissed at 1:00 p.m. with seniors to return to campus at 2:30 p.m. for graduation rehearsal.

The 2024-25 school year begins for the Redhawks

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
August 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 Editor-In-Chiefs

Christine Han and Addyson Schick
August 12, 2024
Associate Principal, Tyler Wicke, has many duties on campus but the most important include creating the master schedule and communicating with teachers and the district.

Changes to administration for the 2024-25 school year

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
August 12, 2024
AP testing is starting on Monday, with tests in both the mornings and afternoons.

AP testing officially starts Monday

Christine Han, Staff Reporter
May 6, 2024
Texas receives federal and state funds to plant millions of trees in urban area.

Texas cities receive grants for nature restoration

Christine Han, Staff Reporter
April 18, 2024
Juniors and seniors will have late arrival on Tuesday, due to freshmen and sophomores taking the English I and English II EOC. Students that are not taking either exam will be expected to be on campus by 12:15 p.m. and report to their second period class to take attendance.

Late arrival for juniors and seniors Tuesday

Christine Han, Staff Reporter
April 8, 2024
Frisco ISD has now opened up their annual feedback survey. The aim of the survey is to gain feedback on how to improve from parents, students and staff.

Frisco ISD opens survey to gain feedback from families

Christine Han, Staff Reporter
March 27, 2024

The world of Avatar the Last Airbender

Christine Han, Staff Reporter
March 22, 2024
Redhawks who work outside of school have the chance to file W-2 forms. For many students, this is a first step into adulthood.

Students take a step into the real world when submitting W-2 forms

Christine Han, Staff Reporter
March 19, 2024
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.

Redhawks leave the Nest for spring break

Christine Han, Staff Reporter
March 8, 2024
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[Photo] AP U.S. History takes on a new approach to learning

Jacob Caparas, WTV Staff Reporter
March 7, 2024
Featuring junior girls taking on senior girls in flag football, students can now sign up to take part in the 2024 Powderpuff game on March 27.

Seniors and juniors go head-to-head with annual powderpuff

Christine Han, Staff Reporter
February 28, 2024
Girls' basketball took home a win over Hillcrest Panthers. The team will now move on to round three of the state playoffs, taking on the winners of District 9-5A Reedy.

[Photo] Girls’ basketball crowned Area Champions after win over the Panthers

Addyson Shick, Sports Editor
February 20, 2024
Frisco ISD officials are considering the use of a voter-approval tax rate election to help cover the costs of proposed raises for staff. According to district officials, if a tax rate increase is approved by voters, it could help provide as much $11 million.

FISD considers tax rate election to cover staff raises

Christine Han, Staff Reporter
February 14, 2024
Competing for the ultimate prize, the romantic couples on campus completed a series of games to win a teddy bear. This event was at a Romance Rally held by Student Council during advisory.

[Photo] Advisory will begin August 26

August 13, 2024
A win was needed, Friday night, for the boys' basketball to team have a chance at advancing to playoffs. Unfortunately, the Warriors put the Redhawks to the test, and ultimately the Redhawks fell.

[Photo] Warriors knocks boys' basketball out of playoff spot

February 12, 2024
Senior Collin Smith is one of many band members who create the soundtrack of a pep rally. The fine arts were decked out in Valentine's gear to keep the energy high.

Seniors came down from the bleachers onto to the court to sing the school song. For many, it will be their last time singing the fight song as Redhawks.

Juniors Mia Michael and Jonathan Banks (pictured) won the couples competition. The pair earned a teddy bear as a prize.

Student Council has students, such as senior Bailey Tyler, serve as spirit leaders to keep the pep going during pep rallies. Junior Jacob Nickell, a member of the varsity basketball team, had the chance to highlight the team during the rally.

Needing a win Tuesday to secure a playoff spot, the Redhawks baseball team missed their chance with a 11-0 loss to the Centennial Titians. It is now up to the season's final game to determine if the Redhawks will advance.

[Photo] Titians strike out Redhawks baseball

April 24, 2024
In the Valentine's spirit, cheerleaders wore pink uniforms for the rally. The cheer team performed a special routine for the rally.

Romantic love was not the only type of love that was celebrated at the Romance Rally. Juniors Bea Dunlop, Olivia Forden, and Addyson Schick smile as they celebrate friendship.

Campus provides students with several advanced math courses, but some students have enrolled in Calculus 3 at Collin College. Calculus 3 builds on topics from Calculus BC, but the course will also introduce new and more advanced topics.

Students take part in Calculus 3 offered at Collin College

Christine Han, Staff Reporter
February 8, 2024
In the final seconds of their game, the Redhawks boys' basketball team needed just three points to win, and that they did. The boys beat Independence Tuesday with a score of 44-43.

[Photo] Three pointer saves boys' basketball from the Knights

February 7, 2024
After a win against Independence on Tuesday, the boys' basketball team requires another win on Friday to secure a chance at playoffs. The team will take on Memorial for the second time this season at 7:15 away.

For students hoping to be on the cheerleading team for the 2024-2025 school year, there is a mandatory informational meeting Monday. The meeting is at 6:00 p.m in the lecture hall.

[Photo] Mandatory meeting for hopeful cheerleaders for 2024-2025 school year

Ale Becerra Gonzalez, Guest Contributor
February 5, 2024
The Board of Trustees will hold their monthly meeting Monday at 6:30 p.m.

Board of Trustees holds monthly meeting on Monday

Christine Han, Staff Reporter
February 5, 2024
Seniors can learn more about FAFSA with the FAFSA workshop on Wednesday in the cafeteria from 6 - 7:45 p.m. "The purpose of this workshop is to helps students understand FAFSA and how to apply," counselor Ryan Kiefer said.

FAFSA workshop for seniors on Wednesday

Christine Han, Staff Reporter
January 25, 2024
Students will remain in their second period classes for advisory for the remainder of the school year.

New semester brings new classes for some students

Christine Han, Staff Reporter
January 10, 2024
The Frisco Education Foundation scholarship application closes Thursday at 4 p.m.

FEF scholarship window closing Thursday

Christine Han, Staff Reporter
December 19, 2023
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Lillian Johnson

It's their final game of District 10-5A play, and their perfect record is on the line. The girls' basketball team will take on Independence Tuesday, in hopes of securing a record of 14-0.

[Photo] One game away from perfection, girls' basketball takes on the Knights

February 6, 2024
Girls basketball is now 2-0 in district play after a win over Centennial Monday. The Redhawks scored 63 points, with each athlete rosterd scoring.

[Photo] Girls' basketball gets second district win

December 19, 2023
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Girls basketball can not be stopped as they continued their win streak Friday with 56 points over Centennial. The team stays top of the District 10-5A table with a record of 9-0.

[Photo] Girls' basketball takes massive lead over Centennial

January 22, 2024
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Sam DeShetler

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Success District 10-5A season for girls' basketball, as they closed out on Tuesday. The team beat Independence, setting their record in district play to 14-0.

[Photo] Girls' basketball sweeps district play

February 7, 2024
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Lillian Johnson

Judith Aluga

The Redhawks girls' basketball team continues to remain top of the table after a big win over Emerson. Although on a ten game win streak, the Redhawks look to continue to improve.

[Photo] Girls' basketball conquer the Mavericks yet again

January 24, 2024
Taking on Memorial Tuesday, the Redhawks girls' basketball team was able to find success on the court beating the Warriors 53-28. This was the team's second district win against Memorial this season.

[Photo] Defeating their toughest competitor, girls' basketball improves to 8-0 in district play

January 17, 2024
The Redhawks girls' basketball team continued their perfect record after a win over Independence Friday. Known to be their biggest competition, the Redhawks will now face off against Memorial Tuesday.

[Photo] 7-0 the girls' basketball team takes on a fierce competitor

January 16, 2024
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Judith Aluga

Jacy Abii

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It's round four of the 5A State Playoffs and the Redhawks take on the Bulldogs of McKinney North. The girls come in ranked second in the state on a 17 game win streak, while the Bulldogs sit eighth in the state.

[Photo] A playoff rematch for girls' basketball

February 23, 2024
Continuing to be proven unstoppable, the Redhawks girls' basketball team defeated Lebanon Trail Friday. The win put the Redhawks 11-0 remaining top of the District 10-5A table.

[Photo] Remaining unbeaten, girls' basketball defeats Lebanon Trail

January 29, 2024
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