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. 

All content by Christine Han
It's another spirit week, but for no event in particular. With all of the testing that occurs in the days before winter break, Student Council organized dress up days and spirit themes to celebrate the holidays.

Redhawks migrate for Winter Break

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
December 20, 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: my ED results

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
December 20, 2024
Students can join the FISD Achieve Mentoring program by attending the next training session and help guide students toward success in school and life.

[Photo] FISD Achieve Mentor training session Wednesday

Lilian Johnson, Staff Reporter
December 18, 2024
Students have the opportunity to make the holiday season a little bit sweeter for their teachers as the Redhawk PTSA hosts its annual Liberty Sweet Treats donation drive.

Seniors seek recommendation letters from teachers or professionals who know them well, highlighting traits beyond academics.

Seniors have a deadline for counselor requests

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
December 13, 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: ED Decisions start coming out

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
December 13, 2024
Senior Christina Webb took a fall during a game against eh Aussie Travellers, but was promptly helped up by their teammates.

Girls' Basketball Coach Ross Reedy gives the pre-game talk in a team huddle.

Christina Webb dribbles the ball trying get past a defender against the Aussie Travellers.

The friends from down under gifted the Americans some koalas during the game.

Traveller Liv Johnston and Redhawk Sam DeShetler face each other in a stand off in the third quarter.

Hoping to remain first in District 11-5A, the girls’ basketball team (3-0) plays Heritage (2-1) on Friday at 5:45 p.m. The girls will also compete in the Sandra Meadows Classic December 26-28 before resuming district play against Independence (1-2) after the new year.

[Photo] Busy slate over winter break for girls' basketball

December 20, 2024
Kathryn Murphy

The game was a hard one, with the winner coming out on a top by a narrow margins of four points. The Redhawks greet their opponents after the game.

[Photo] Clash of continents on the court

December 9, 2024
This game against the Travellers was about more than basketball. it was about friendship and experience.

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: senioritis

Christine Han, Editor-In-Chief
December 6, 2024
Taking a tour of the U.S., the Aussie Travellers are a collection of girls from different parts of Australia. “So I did this tour last year, and just, like, loved every second of it, like the just like the experience of coming here,” Aussie Traveller Liv Johnston said. “It's a whole different country, obviously, and a whole new experience."

They came from a land down under

Addyson Schick, Wesley Brodeur, and Christine Han
December 6, 2024

Gladiator II: epic battles, flawed finale

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
December 3, 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: financial aid

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
November 22, 2024

“America’s Sweetheart” and a hometown hero

Joaquin Perez and Christine Han
November 22, 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
The PTSA is asking the community for help stocking the pantry for teachers. The pantries are located in the teacher works rooms and range from quick meals to salty snacks.

Stock the pantry for teachers

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
November 21, 2024
Monetary and Fiscal policies are a topic of discussion among Macroeconomics students.

Macroeconomics students take a trip to the bank

Christine Han and Sarayu Bongale
November 20, 2024
The holidays have come early for countless college students and prospective students in Texas as Texas Governor Greg Abbott mandated a freeze on college tuition through the 2026-27 academic year.

Texas weather isn’t the only thing freezing soon

Sankeertana Malakapalli and Christine Han
November 18, 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: college courses

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2024
Carter Bloodcare held their bi-annual blood drive on Thursday. Eligible students were excused from class for upwards of a class period to save a life.

[Photo] Redhawks save lives at the Nest through blood donation

November 14, 2024
Orchestra students have a new assistant director in Brandon Lucio. “I also student taught here at Liberty High School back in the spring of 2021," Lucio said. "And I’ve always heard excellent things about Liberty High School, even when I was in college.”

Five Redhawks make the All State Orchestra

Lexi Holding and Christine Han
November 13, 2024

Zombies set loose in the school for chemistry students

Ana Ortiz-Lagarda and Christine Han
November 13, 2024
Orchestra students have a new assistant director in Brandon Lucio. “I also student taught here at Liberty High School back in the spring of 2021," Lucio said. "And I’ve always heard excellent things about Liberty High School, even when I was in college.”

Artistic Expressions: Isha Banerjee

Christina Huang and Christine Han
November 11, 2024
Academic Decathlon competed at their first meet of the year on Saturday, and came back with more than satisfactory results. Placing second overall, the team beat every team they lost to at state last year with the exception of Lebanon Trail High School.

Academic Decathlon performs well at first competition

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
November 11, 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: which application is right for you?

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2024
Senior Matthew Hung has been in band all four years of high school and plays the clarinet.

Artistic Expressions: Matthew Hung

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
November 6, 2024
Unofficial results from the election on Tuesday are in. Both national, state, and local results have been announced.

Elections results are now rolling in

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
November 6, 2024
Averaging 5.1 kills per set, junior Jaiden Harris is more than a one dimensional player for head coach Eighmy Dobbins. "She is one of the best all-around volleyball players in Texas,” Dobbins said. “It's rare to have a player as dynamic and well-rounded as Jaiden."

[Photo] Junior outside hitter is "killer queen" in Dallas-Fort Worth high school volleyball

October 26, 2024
Venezuelans in Venezuela take to the streets to protest the government. While Venezuelans fight for their home country on their ground, Venezuelans in Dallas also stand with them in solidarity.

Fight for Venezuelan liberty extends beyond borders to Frisco

Christine Han and Lea Garcia-Salazar
October 29, 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] Sweeping away the Warriors, volleyball claims district championship

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
October 28, 2024
With the constant release of new technology, there has been an increase in e-waste and cyber threats. October, National Cyber Security Month can serve as a reminder to both issues.

[Photo] National Cybersecurity Month reminds to be cautious

Lea Garcia-Salazar, Managing Editor
October 28, 2024
Averaging 5.1 kills per set, junior Jaiden Harris is more than a one dimensional player for head coach Eighmy Dobbins. "She is one of the best all-around volleyball players in Texas,” Dobbins said. “It's rare to have a player as dynamic and well-rounded as Jaiden."

[Photo] Junior outside hitter is “killer queen” in Dallas-Fort Worth high school volleyball

Zachary Moland, Sports Editor
October 26, 2024

Memories made as Redhawks beat Memorial

Christine Han and Addyson Schick
October 25, 2024
Seniors have until Sunday to purchase their class shirts.

[Photo] Senior shirts sold ’til Sunday

Shruti Cheler, WTV Reporter
October 25, 2024
Jeremiah Kwon

Sophia Hung is a senior in Yearbook and a photographer for the school.

Head Coach Matt Swinnea, has had a tough season trying to bring together all the players. However, on Thursday night, the hard work paid off and the Redhawks pulled off a win 28-07.

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: submitting my ED application

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2024
Senior Angie Fei is a flute player in the band and this is her second year as drum major. Fei has played the flute since 4th grade and has participated in the Redhawks band since freshman year.

Artistic Expressions: Angie Fei

Christine Han, 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.

[Photo] PSAT scores available

Wingspan Staff
October 24, 2024
Just a minute down the road from the Nest, Redhawks of age and staff can cast their votes in this presidential election. In classrooms, however, students get a taste of what a presidential campaign may look like in a new project in AP U.S. Government.

[Photo] Casting ballots in classrooms

Sarayu Bongale, Editor-In-Chief
October 23, 2024
Practice has already begun but the 2024-25 basketball season has its first event of the year Wednesday as the boys' and girls' teams take part in the school's Midnight Madness which begins at 6 p.m. in the main gym. The event will feature various contests, scrimmages, and performances from cheer and Red Rhythm.

[Photo] Midnight strikes early for basketball teams in tipoff event

Samhitha Polimera, Staff Reporter
October 23, 2024
American Studies students have an annual project called "What is an American?" where students come up with a defensible thesis and write an essay as well as create a project. Pictured are American Studies teachers Ashley Harrison and Whitney Schell with seniors Sophia Hung and Christine Han with their projects. Han and Hung created a quilt and a scrapbook manual that explains the quilt for their thesis.

[Photo] Redhawks explore American identity in semester-long project

October 22, 2024
Polls opened Monday morning throughout Texas marking the start of early voting for the 2024 presidential election. Voters can vote in any one of the 40+ polling locations available in Collin County or the 54 polling locations available in Denton County.

[Photo] Early voting for the 2024 presidential election starts Monday

Sankeertana Malakapalli, Managing Editor
October 21, 2024
Texas introduces a Direct Admissions portal that allows students to find out which universities they qualify for automatic admission based on their GPA, class rank, and test scores, aiming to simplify the college application process.

Texas launches Direct Admissions Portal

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
October 22, 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: submitted

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2024
Whether it’s a music video or a live performance, music is a universal language that can bring people together from all walks of life. That’s the case for a teacher, a student, a custodian: 3 different people with a musical connection.

Live versions of songs give off more emotions

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
October 17, 2024
The end of the quarter is here for the 2024-25 school year. Students and teachers alike are wrapping up their work in anticipation of submitting grades for this marking period.

[Photo] The first quarter of the year comes to a close

Addyson Schick, Editor-in-Chief
October 10, 2024
To honor their Hispanic identities, students in the dance department took part in the annual flag-holding picture organized by dance teacher Nicole Nothe.

Dancing through Hispanic Heritage Month

Lea Garcia-Salazar and Christine Han
October 10, 2024
The benches are filled with athletes waiting for their cues to be subbed in. But Pink Out night is extra special because players sport pink bows for the annual pink out game.

Pink the pink out!

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
October 4, 2024
It's not just the athletes who wear the bows in solidarity with breast cancer patients and survivors. It's the spectators and workers as well.

The managers of the volleyball team are not exempt from pinking out, as they wear matching pink shirts.

Junior Jaiden Harries and senior Mackenzie Raymond soar high as they go to block a ball by the Emerson Mavericks. They too wear pink ribbons, fighting valiantly just like breast cancer survivors and patients.

The hot pink stands out against senior Sophie Paulk's dark hair as she is all smiles looking onto the court, cheering on her teammates.

Tag-teaming, sophomore Aubrey Pratt subs in for sophomore Riley Wong wearing two different shades of pink.

The hair on senior Sophia Hung's head, and the pink bow, symbolizing solidarity for breast cancer survivors and patients, swing full power as she tries to block the ball.

Best Buddies made a special appearance at the Volleyball game on Friday to cheer on their team and show support for Breast Cancer Awareness month.

[Photo] The colors of October, orange, black, and pink?

October 16, 2024
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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: fly-in programs

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2024
The choir has sung the national anthem at sporting events in the past, but the program has decided to make it a more regular occurrence this school year.

Oh say can you see…the Redhawks choir?

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2024
As a part of class projects and essays, English II students had to choose books dealing with fear for the next nine weeks.

[Photo] Can words provoke fear: ask your english peer

Sai Tej Nunna, Guest Contributor
October 2, 2024
Cheerleaders are the center of the student section. They wear pink uniforms and shake their poms poms to not only cheer on the team but to highlight the dangers fo breast cancer.

Pink out for breast cancer awareness

Christine Han and Sankeertana Malakapalli
October 3, 2024
Though the band are in uniforms, they still find a way to stay on theme. Putting on their war paint, senior Regina Castro helps junior Natramizhnathan Seenuvasan with his face paint.

From the stands: football at the Ford Center from the eyes of a flute player

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 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: extracurriculars

Christine Han, Editor-In-Chief
September 27, 2024
Students throughout Frisco ISD have the opportunity to learn more about the financial aid system to help them through the college process at Wednesday’s Financial Aid 101 presentation at UNT at Frisco from 6-8 p.m..

[Photo] Financial Aid 101: financial aid experts and advice at UNT

Ana Ortiz-Lagarda, Staff Reporter
September 25, 2024
September is Literacy Month and students are encouraged to read books and expand their vocabulary. If students wish to read a book, they can simply go to the library, see if they have it, and check it out.

[Photo] Page turners, and good reads, it’s National Literacy month

Joaquin Perez, Executive Producer
September 25, 2024
The syllabus of the biology class is now flipped with students starting with the largest unit of life and then zooming in from there.

[Photo] Biology students zoom in to the study of life

Sanjana Kalavakolanu, Guest Contributor
September 24, 2024
Students can now pay for their AP exam fees on OnlineSchoolFees.com. Each exam is $98 and AP Capstone courses are $146.

[Photo] AP exam payment window opens

Wingspan Staff
September 23, 2024
Seniors who missed the first opportunity to take senior portraits have their final opportunity to take it at school on Monday and Tuesday. Students who do not get them done then will have to go to Prestige Portraits Studio to get them taken.

The last chance for senior portraits are Monday and Tuesday

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
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.

[Photo] Marching Band showcase takes center stage

Wingspan Staff
September 23, 2024

Emily In Paris season 4 is just magnifique

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 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: supplemental essays

Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2024
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
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.

[Photo] Frisco ISD sweeps Texas in National Merit Semi-Finalists

October 3, 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
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