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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

April 17 Daily Update
April 17 Daily Update
Lexi Holding, WTV Executive Producer

Wingspan's Kayleigh Do brings you today’s news and announcements, including senior checklist and band leadership.

Frisco ISD students must complete graduation requirements, which can be found on the senior checklist on Canvas. 
FISD seniors must work on senior checklist before graduation
Aarush Madhireddy, WTV Reporter • April 17, 2026

As the school year winds down, seniors may have a few more hurdles in the way of graduation.  To officially graduate, Frisco ISD students must complete...

Freshman Krisha Ethirajulu develops a fantasy writing project alongside her artwork, focusing on world-building, collaboration, and the gradual process of refining her ideas. Pictured above is a sketch of one of her characters.
Wandering in the wonderlands of an aspiring author
Tanya Bansal, Guest Contributor • April 16, 2026

Mythical creatures. Alternate realities. Daring protagonists. This is the fantastical world that freshman Krisha Ethirajulu escapes to whenever she...

In this weekly podcast Play It Back, sophomore hosts Amrita Renganathan and Lilly Brock review music recommendations.
Play it Back: Amrita Renganathan
Amrita Renganathan and Lilly Brock April 17, 2026

In this installment of the weekly podcast Play It Back, sophomore hosts Amrita Renganathan and Lilly Brock review...

trivia
Trivia: earth
Izzy Patrick, WTV Segment Producer • April 17, 2026

In this week's installment of trivia, WTV's Izzy Patrick puts Redhawks to the test.

Frisco ISD is hosting a “Connecting the Dots Expo” on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The expo aims to connect students with disabilities and their families to the support system in the community.
FISD to host “Connecting the Dots Expo” Saturday
Lea Garcia-Salazar, Editor-in-Chief • April 17, 2026

Frisco ISD is hosting its Connecting the Dots Expo at the Career and Technical Education Center on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  In partnership with Region 10 Education...

Seniors are taking a step back in time and visiting their old middle and elementary schools for reunions. The reunions are set to unfold over the next few weeks.
Senior receptions start next week
Nidhi Thomas, Staff Reporter • April 16, 2026

Over the next several weeks, seniors on campus will be provided the opportunity to attend receptions at the elementary and middle schools they used to go to, providing them...

The CTE Center is hosting a student job fair Thursday from 5-7 p.m. for students aged 16-18. Students are asked to dress professionally and be prepared for on-site interviews.
Student only job fair Thursday at CTE Center
Tanya Bansal, Guest Contributor • April 16, 2026

The CTE Center is hosting a student job fair on Thursday from 5-7 p.m. for students aged 16-18. “An array of employers attend in various categories like food service...

Sitting in fourth place, the Redhawks baseball team takes on first place Memorial on Friday night at The Nest. A win will likely clinch a playoff spot
Playoff positioning on the line for baseball
Samhitha Polimera, Sports Reporter • April 17, 2026

After a loss against Memorial, the baseball team (7-4) looks to turn things around with the game at Memorial...

As was the case the last time they qualified for the playoffs, the softball team (9-4) has unfinished business to settle with Emerson (12-1) before they can focus on the postseason. The Redhawks will host the Mavericks at The Nest Friday at 6:00 p.m. to wrap up the regular season, intent on forcing a series split following a 9-6 road loss in March.
Unfinished business before playoffs for softball
Zachary Moland, Sports Editor • April 17, 2026

As was the case the last time they qualified for the playoffs, the softball team (9-4) has unfinished...

On the heels of a strong showing at the District 11-5A meet that saw the girls’ team secure a title and many athletes earn individual podium finishes, several members of the track and field team are advancing to the area meet, held at Standridge Stadium Friday at 8:00 a.m.
Area up next as track and field continues sprint towards state meet
Zachary Moland, Sports Editor • April 16, 2026

On the heels of a strong showing at the District 11-5A meet that saw the girls’ team secure a title...

For the second season in a row and the third time in school history, the softball team (9-4) will be advancing to the playoffs. The Redhawks secured a postseason berth with a 3-2 win over Memorial (6-7) at The Nest Tuesday. 
Hard-fought win earns softball first consecutive playoff appearance in school history
Zachary Moland, Sports Editor • April 15, 2026

For the second season in a row and the third time in school history, the softball team (9-4) will be...

A&E
Orchestra hosted a competition during advisory on Wednesday that enabled students to showcase their non-musical art talents. Pictured above is orchestra officer, sophomore Akshara Rajesh with her competition submission.
Orchestra explores different forms of art with advisory contest
Krithanya Akilan, Staff Reporter • April 17, 2026

The same students responsible for the music drifting through the halls can sometimes be found producing...

In this weekly review, Every Book Has A Silver Lining, managing editor Christina Huang takes a look at books to find their silver lining.
Every Book Has A Silver Lining: Mary Shelley
Christina Huang, Managing Editor • April 17, 2026

Since its publication in 1818, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein has been considered an essential Gothic...

Despite the school year drawing to a close, choir is still gearing up to hit a high note with their trip to the Epic Waters Music Festival. “It's another performance in which we can get feedback and improve, while also having fun as a choir program,” choir director Janson Guillen said. “We have worked so hard throughout the year, and this is a way for us to perform and have fun altogether.”
Choir hits a high note with trip to Epic Waters
Vaishnavi Reddy, Guest Contributor • April 16, 2026

As STAAR testing wraps up and AP season approaches, choir students are taking the opportunity to take...

Whatever the activity, guest contributor Kayleigh Do sees a problem with overconsumption.
Consumption and the choice we must all make
Kayleigh Do, Guest Contributor • April 17, 2026

To consume or not to consume, that is the question.  In today’s society, social media is incorporated...

In this weekly column, staff reporter Lilly Brock shares all things related to her inner monologue.
Inner Monologue: love triangles are overdone
Lilly Brock, Staff Reporter • April 16, 2026

There are endless possibilities of romance tropes for a book to follow. Friends to lovers, enemies to...

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