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
WTV staff reporter Kennedy Williams discusses the importance of the Mississippi Senate race.

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter

Kennedy is a senior who’s starting her final year of broadcast journalism. She plans to become an anesthesiologist and continue to drum as a side hustle. In addition to Wingspan, Kennedy is the NHS Chapter President and drumline captain of the band. She believes that she may have been born into the wrong time period, and she has yet to find one person on campus that has a music taste remotely similar to hers. This year, Kennedy’s making a pledge to herself to go as stress free as possible and live in the moment…hopefully without senioritis kicking in.

Contact Kennedy: Kennedy.Williams.709@k12.friscoisd.org

All content by Kennedy Williams
Band students are transitioning from an ensemble setting to an individual setting with sectionals. Students will be improving their skills for the upcoming UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest on Feb. 25.

[Photo] Band prepares for UIL with sectionals

Grant Milleson, Staff Reporter
January 30, 2023
Moving onward in the UIL competition season, each band student has been perfecting their solo which they will perform in February and April. For many students who were previously online, the solo contest will be an entirely new experience.

[Photo] Mastering their instruments through a screen

Grant Milleson, Staff Reporter
December 3, 2020
As jazz band auditions approach, the process will look different this year due to COVID-19. Rather than playing in front of directors, students will submit a video of their work. “I think it’s good that they are still doing auditions because there is the saying that the show must go on and though it may happen virtually, it’s good that they are continuing and letting us continue our passion," senior Aadit Chadbury said.

[Photo] Students prepare for upcoming jazz band auditions

Grant Milleson, Staff Reporter
October 1, 2020
Discussing the things students are too scared to talk about on a normal basis, but they need to be talked about anyway is the focus of "Out of Bounds" hosted by senior Kennedy Williams.

Out of Bounds: final thoughts

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
May 29, 2019
Discussing the things students are too scared to talk about on a normal basis, but they need to be talked about anyway is the focus of "Out of Bounds" hosted by senior Kennedy Williams.

Out of Bounds: why Northwestern?

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
May 22, 2019
Discussing the things students are too scared to talk about on a normal basis, but they need to be talked about anyway is the focus of "Out of Bounds" hosted by senior Kennedy Williams.

Out of Bounds: senioritis

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
May 15, 2019

[Video] Seven months in the making, parent-teacher orchestra debuts Wednesday

Prachurjya Shreya, Managing Editor
May 15, 2019
Discussing the things students are too scared to talk about on a normal basis, but they need to be talked about anyway is the focus of "Out of Bounds" hosted by senior Kennedy Williams.

Out of Bounds: uncertainty about the future

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
May 8, 2019
Discussing the things students are too scared to talk about on a normal basis, but they need to be talked about anyway is the focus of "Out of Bounds" hosted by senior Kennedy Williams.

Out of Bounds: thoughts on chivalry

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
April 24, 2019
Discussing the things students are too scared to talk about on a normal basis, but they need to be talked about anyway is the focus of "Out of Bounds" hosted by senior Kennedy Williams.

Out of Bounds: prom curiosity

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
April 17, 2019
Discussing the things students are too scared to talk about on a normal basis, but they need to be talked about anyway is the focus of "Out of Bounds" hosted by senior Kennedy Williams.

Out of Bounds: prom expectations

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
April 10, 2019
Symphonic band director Tyler Elvidge conducts students as they prepare for their performance. Similar to the Winter Extravaganza that was held in December, both band and orchestra will be joining together for Tuesday evening. Sophomore saxophone player Sanjana Vallampati is excited to showcase the band's new music.

[Photo] Band and orchestra take the stage for Mid-Winter concert

February 8, 2022
Discussing the things students are too scared to talk about on a normal basis, but they need to be talked about anyway is the focus of "Out of Bounds" hosted by senior Kennedy Williams.

Out of Bounds: altruism

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
April 3, 2019
Discussing the things students are too scared to talk about on a normal basis, but they need to be talked about anyway is the focus of "Out of Bounds" hosted by senior Kennedy Williams.

Out of Bounds: how to know when someone likes you

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
March 27, 2019
Discussing the things students are too scared to talk about on a normal basis, but they need to be talked about anyway is the focus of "Out of Bounds" hosted by senior Kennedy Williams.

Out of Bounds: the power of dance

Kennedy Williams, Staff Reporter
March 20, 2019
Continuing its District 9-5A season, the softball team travels to Frisco High to take on the Raccoons Friday at 7:30 p.m. The Redhawks enter the game looking for their second district win.

[Photo] Softball set to take swings against Frisco

March 8, 2019
Discussing the things students are too scared to talk about on a normal basis, but they need to be talked about anyway is the focus of "Out of Bounds" hosted by senior Kennedy Williams.

Out of Bounds: keeping a journal

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
March 6, 2019

[Video] Zion the bobblehead

Kennedy Williams, Staff Reporter
March 6, 2019
Discussing the things students are too scared to talk about on a normal basis, but they need to be talked about anyway is the focus of "Out of Bounds" hosted by senior Kennedy Williams.

Out of Bounds: affirmative action

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
February 27, 2019
Discussing the things students are too scared to talk about on a normal basis, but they need to be talked about anyway is the focus of "Out of Bounds" hosted by senior Kennedy Williams.

Out of Bounds: America’s music

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
February 20, 2019
Discussing the things students are too scared to talk about on a normal basis, but they need to be talked about anyway is the focus of "Out of Bounds" hosted by senior Kennedy Williams.

Out of Bounds: being black and an athlete

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
February 13, 2019

Tackling two instruments

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
February 6, 2019
Discussing the things students are too scared to talk about on a normal basis, but they need to be talked about anyway is the focus of "Out of Bounds" hosted by senior Kennedy Williams.

Out of Bounds: Black History Month

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
February 6, 2019
Discussing the things students are too scared to talk about on a normal basis, but they need to be talked about anyway is the focus of "Out of Bounds" hosted by senior Kennedy Williams.

Out of Bounds: the effects of living in the suburbs

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
January 30, 2019

Committee helps district identify long range priorities

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
January 24, 2019
Discussing the things students are too scared to talk about on a normal basis, but they need to be talked about anyway is the focus of "Out of Bounds" hosted by senior Kennedy Williams.

Out of Bounds: do girls need to change to attract a guy

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
January 23, 2019

Real Talk: MLK Jr. Day

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
January 18, 2019

[Video] ISM students showcase work at the home of the Dallas Cowboys

Kasey Harvey, Editor-in-chief
January 17, 2019
Discussing the things students are too scared to talk about on a normal basis, but they need to be talked about anyway is the focus of "Out of Bounds" hosted by senior Kennedy Williams.

Out of Bounds: whether PDA in school is acceptable

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
January 16, 2019
Straying from the norm of playing instruments, orchestra students are learning by singing. “We started singing at the beginning of every class to help develop students’ hearing ability,” assistant director Victoria Lien said.

Students take a final stride towards All-state

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
January 11, 2019
Discussing the things students are too scared to talk about on a normal basis, but they need to be talked about anyway is the focus of "Out of Bounds" hosted by senior Kennedy Williams.

Out of Bounds: New Year’s resolutions

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
January 9, 2019
Discussing the things students are too scared to talk about on a normal basis, but they need to be talked about anyway is the focus of "Out of Bounds" hosted by senior Kennedy Williams.

Out of Bounds: gift giving

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
December 19, 2018
Discussing the things students are too scared to talk about on a normal basis, but they need to be talked about anyway is the focus of "Out of Bounds" hosted by senior Kennedy Williams.

Out of Bounds: the changing world of relationships

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
December 12, 2018
Discussing the things students are too scared to talk about on a normal basis, but they need to be talked about anyway is the focus of "Out of Bounds" hosted by senior Kennedy Williams.

Out of Bounds: life disconnected from social media

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
December 5, 2018
WTV staff reporter Kennedy Williams discusses the importance of the Mississippi Senate race.

Why the Mississippi Senate race is especially significant to our country’s identity

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
November 29, 2018
Discussing the things students are too scared to talk about on a normal basis, but they need to be talked about anyway is the focus of "Out of Bounds" hosted by senior Kennedy Williams.

Out of Bounds: talking back as a teenager

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
November 28, 2018
Discussing the things students are too scared to talk about on a normal basis, but they need to be talked about anyway is the focus of "Out of Bounds" hosted by senior Kennedy Williams.

Out of Bounds: diversity differs based on perspective

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
November 14, 2018

Band marches to Lone Star Drumline Contest

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
November 9, 2018
Discussing the things students are too scared to talk about on a normal basis, but they need to be talked about anyway is the focus of "Out of Bounds" hosted by senior Kennedy Williams.

Out of Bounds: political awareness

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
November 7, 2018

Learning to play

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
November 2, 2018
Discussing the things students are too scared to talk about on a normal basis, but they need to be talked about anyway is the focus of "Out of Bounds" hosted by senior Kennedy Williams.

Out of Bounds: underage drinking

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
October 31, 2018
Discussing the things students are too scared to talk about on a normal basis, but they need to be talked about anyway is the focus of "Out of Bounds" hosted by senior Kennedy Williams.

Out of Bounds: give freshmen a break

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
October 24, 2018
Discussing the things students are too scared to talk about on a normal basis, but they need to be talked about anyway is the focus of "Out of Bounds" hosted by senior Kennedy Williams.

Out of Bounds: benefits of being unbothered

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
October 17, 2018
Discussing the things students are too scared to talk about on a normal basis, but they need to be talked about anyway is the focus of "Out of Bounds" hosted by senior Kennedy Williams.

Out of Bounds: girls asking boys out

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
October 10, 2018
Discussing the things students are too scared to talk about on a normal basis, but they need to be talked about anyway is the focus of "Out of Bounds" hosted by senior Kennedy Williams.

Out if Bounds: benefits of being outgoing

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
October 3, 2018
Senior Sid Sadhu plays the trumpet in hopes of making jazz band while senior Patrick Lin and sophomore Chris Xiao watch the performance.

[Photo] Band students auditions for state jazz assemble

September 26, 2018
Discussing the things students are too scared to talk about on a normal basis, but they need to be talked about anyway is the focus of "Out of Bounds" hosted by senior Kennedy Williams.

Out of Bounds: maturity shouldn’t be a social construct for girls

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
September 26, 2018
Discussing the things students are too scared to talk about on a normal basis, but they need to be talked about anyway is the focus of "Out of Bounds" hosted by senior Kennedy Williams.

Out of Bounds: Putting your self worth before your crush’s

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
September 19, 2018
More than 150 colleges and universities, including Penn State, were on campus Wednesday for the Frisco ISD College Fair. “Even though I’ve already started applying to some colleges, going to College Fair was important to me," senior Jessica Bemis said. "You never know what you might miss."

[Photo] College Fair attracts hundreds of students from across the district

Ava Peinhardt, Staff Reporter
September 13, 2018
Discussing the things students are too scared to talk about on a normal basis, but they need to be talked about anyway is the focus of "Out of Bounds" hosted by senior Kennedy Williams.

Out of Bounds: What to avoid on a first date

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
September 12, 2018

[Video] Making Marvelous Mums

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
September 7, 2018
Discussing the things students are too scared to talk about on a normal basis, but they need to be talked about anyway is the focus of "Out of Bounds" hosted by senior Kennedy Williams.

Out of Bounds: Homecoming dates

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
September 5, 2018
Discussing the things students are too scared to talk about on a normal basis, but they need to be talked about anyway is the focus of "Out of Bounds" hosted by senior Kennedy Williams.

Out of Bounds: High school relationships

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
August 29, 2018

Waldrip begins year two leading the way for Frisco ISD

Wade Glover and Kennedy Williams
August 23, 2018
Discussing the things students are too scared to talk about on a normal basis, but they need to be talked about anyway is the focus of "Out of Bounds" hosted by senior Kennedy Williams.

Out of Bounds: School safety

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
August 22, 2018

[Video] Board of Trustees votes to put TRE and bond on November ballot

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
August 21, 2018
Discussing the things students are too scared to talk about on a normal basis, but they need to be talked about anyway is the focus of "Out of Bounds" hosted by senior Kennedy Williams.

Out of Bounds: What to expect

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
August 16, 2018
Girl Talk: episode 32

Girl Talk: episode 32

Mady Daddario and Kennedy Williams
May 30, 2018
Girl Talk: episode 31

Girl Talk: episode 31

Mady Daddario and Kennedy Williams
May 23, 2018
Girl Talk: episode 30

Girl Talk: episode 30

Mady Daddario and Kennedy Williams
May 16, 2018
Girl Talk: episode 29

Girl Talk: episode 29

Kennedy Williams, Mady Daddario
May 9, 2018

[Video] Passion for physics leads student to help others

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
May 2, 2018
Girl Talk: episode 28

Girl Talk: episode 28

Mady Daddario and Kennedy Williams
May 2, 2018
Girl Talk: episode 27

Girl Talk: episode 27

Mady Daddario and Kennedy Williams
April 25, 2018
The band watches as the Baylor Orchestra rehearses for their performance.

[Photo] Beach getaway for band and orchestra

Brelyn Bashrum, Guest Contributer
April 20, 2018
Girl Talk: episode 26

Girl Talk: episode 26

Mady Daddario and Kennedy Williams
April 18, 2018
Applying for college was the focus of Wednesdays Just for Juniors event which outline the process for the class of 2019.

Juniors get jumpstart on college admissions process

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
April 12, 2018
Girl Talk: episode 25

Girl Talk: episode 25

Mady Daddario and Kennedy Williams
April 11, 2018
Due to COVID-19, e-learning has been extended and all in person activities have been suspended until April 3. Prom will not be held on April 3, a decision has yet to be made.

Opinion: Time for juniors to get their own prom

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
April 3, 2018
Girl Talk - episode 22

Girl Talk – episode 22

Mady Daddario and Kennedy Williams
March 21, 2018
Strategy club marvels local pre-school

Strategy club marvels local pre-school

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
March 20, 2018
Girl Talk - episode 21

Girl Talk – episode 21

Kennedy Williams and Mady Daddario
March 7, 2018
Girl Talk – episode 20

Girl Talk – episode 20

Mady Daddario and Kennedy Williams
February 28, 2018
Playing violin for six years, junior Sayyant Rath decided to try the instrument after his mom steered him away from a brass instrument because "they were too loud."

[Photo] Sayyant Rath

Prachurjya Shreya, Staff Reporter
February 28, 2018

[Video] Shades of black

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
February 27, 2018

[Video] Band Solo Competitions

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
February 26, 2018
Girl Talk – episode 19

Girl Talk – episode 19

Kennedy Williams and Mady Daddario
February 21, 2018
Girl Talk – episode 18

Girl Talk – episode 18

Mady Daddario and Kennedy Williams
February 14, 2018
Girl Talk - episode 17

Girl Talk – episode 17

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
February 7, 2018
Girl Talk - episode 16

Girl Talk – episode 16

Kennedy Williams, Mady Daddario
January 31, 2018
Hundreds of parents and some students will be on campus Monday from 6-7 p.m. for Meet the Teacher night.

Redhawk Rally welcomes rising 8th graders and parents

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
January 30, 2018
Girl Talk - episode 15

Girl Talk – episode 15

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
January 24, 2018
Taking part in either 5A or 6A, 62 band students are spending Thursday evening and all day Friday at the TMEA All-Region 24 clinic and concert.

More than 60 band members taking part in All-Region clinic and concert

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
January 18, 2018
Orchestra and band students will hit the Dallas Symphony Orchestra Thursday to watch the World Premiere of a new cello piece, Polovtsian Dances, and Rite of Spring. Planning to pursue music in college, senior Kavan Mehta is hoping to learn from the professionals. “I decided to go to the performance because I think it’s a great experience to see professional musicians firsthand and understand the styles, intricate details, and the musicality of the pieces they really emphasize in concerts,” Mehta said.

10 band students make All-State

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
January 16, 2018
Despite being in the audition process for the first time, junior Josh Lee makes efforts throughout the school day to practice.

16 students to compete in state band auditions

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
January 12, 2018

[Video] Aiming for All-State, some band students audition at 6A level

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
December 7, 2017
"Little Women, the Musical" is nominated for many Dallas Summer Musical High School Musical Awards, with many students up for awards.

Review: Little Women astonishes in debut

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
December 1, 2017

[Video] Season begins and ends for drumline

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
November 13, 2017
The final orchestra concert of the year is Monday at 7 p.m. in the auditorium and will be a tribute to graduating seniors.

Three named to All-State Orchestras

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
November 7, 2017

[Video] Trunk-or-Treat starts Halloween festivities

Caitlyn Kleibert, WTV Daily Update Producer
October 31, 2017
The 2017 marching band season came to a close Saturday as the group fell short of qualifying for state.

Band falls shorts in quest to make state

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
October 30, 2017
Starting practice in the summer, the road to state starts Saturday for the marching band as they compete in Little Elm in a UIL regional competition.

Band hopes to march its way to state

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
October 20, 2017

[Video] My Life As: Photo editor

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter
September 28, 2017
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