Breaking News
  • Graduation is Saturday, May 18 at 2 p.m. at the Ford Center
  • April 26 is a bad weather make-up day (if needed)
  • Senior Syndi Wilkins and junior Sofia Golladay take 1st and 2nd at Area Championship in the 3200 meter run
  • Prom tickets are on sale, and the dance is on April 13
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April 24 Daily Update
April 24 Daily Update
Karina Grokhovskaya, WTV Executive Producer

WTV's Lior Aaron brings you today's news and announcements

Entering their last unit, English 1 classes dive into the classic, Romeo and Juliet. “Were just working on a dialectical journal which is kind of just jotting down your thoughts and feelings about it and preparing questions for the seminar, English teacher Shelby Neary said.
Fate vs. free will? English 1 students study Romeo and Juliet
Jamie Ross, Guest Contributor • April 24, 2024

As the end of the school year approaches, English 1 students are diving into their last unit about British literature and poetry. “This is kind of...

All library books are to be returned back to the library by the end of the day Tuesday. Of the 7,894 books checked out in the 2023-24 school year, 249 are still checked out.
Library books due Tuesday
Christina Huang, Staff Reporter • April 23, 2024

Since the beginning of the year, the library has been open to all students finishing group projects, meeting with friends, playing games, and exploring...

In this weekly podcast, Redefined, managing editor Faith Brocke talks about a their perspectives on a variety of topics.
Redefined: yapping
Faith Brocke, Managing Editor • April 24, 2024

In this week's episode of Redefined, managing editor Faith Brocke yaps about yapping.

The first week of AP testing is coming up.
The first week of AP testing is approaching
Maya Silberman, Editor-in-Chief • April 23, 2024

As the year comes to a close, AP testing is on many student's minds. The first week of testing begins on May 6. Design by Maya Silberman

Wednesday is a late arrival day for many students as juniors are taking the U.S. History STAAR exam.
Juniors being tested on U.S. history
Rin Ryu, Editor-In-Chief • April 24, 2024

Juniors are taking the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) End of Course (EOC) exam for U.S. History on Wednesday; one of the last STAAR EOC tests needed...

Students in Independent Study and Mentorship are hosting their Final Presentation Night on Tuesday. The presentation is a culmination of the students work throughout the year.
ISM students end off the year with Final Presentation Night
Maya Silberman, Editor-in-Chief • April 23, 2024

As the end of the year approaches, ISM students are showing what they’ve spent the year working on at Final Presentation Night on Tuesday beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria.Students...

Early voting for the school board election is now open. The closest voting location to campus is Fire Station No. 8 on Rolater road.
Early voting for school board election is open now
Sadie Johnson and Nidhi Thomas April 22, 2024

Early voting for school board members in places 6 and 7 began Friday and ends on April 30. "Early voting is a fantastic opportunity to vote at your convenience before the...

As their season comes to an end the Redhawks will participate in the district tournament Thursday. Maintaining a clear and focused mind is always challenging, sophomore Vivienne Haggard said.
Tennis heads to districts
Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter • April 24, 2024

The Redhawks tennis team is wrapping up their spring season as the 2023-2024 school year winds down....

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 seasons final game to determine if the Redhawks will advance.
Titians strike out Redhawks baseball
Addyson Schick, Sports Editor • April 24, 2024

The Redhawks baseball team did not get the results they were looking for Tuesday as they lost 11-0...

A win Tuesday and the baseball team is in the playoffs. But a loss will make things a bit more complicated for the Redhawks.
Playoffs on the line for baseball
Addyson Schick, Sports Editor • April 23, 2024

One week left, two games, and district standings at stake and playoff bids are on the line. The Redhawks...

Nearly a dozen members of the track and field team competed in the UIL 5A Region II meet at UT-Arlington on Friday and Monday, with senior Syndi Wilkins (3200 M Run) & Jack Voehringer (800 M Run) advancing to state.
Two running Redhawks qualify for state
Zachary Moland, Sports Reporter • April 23, 2024

Eleven Redhawk track and field athletes competed in the rain interrupted Region 2-5A Championships on...

A&E
Guest contributor Zeynep Dalkir sat down with freshman Sarah Janparian to discuss her bellet journey.
Artistic Expressions: Sarah Janparian
Zeynep Dalkir, Guest Contributor • April 24, 2024

Name: Sarah Janparian Grade: freshman  Years of experience: 3 Years Wingspan: How did you discover...

From the Ford Center, to Kuykendall Stadium, band director Jamie 
Weaver has led the Redhawks through countless shows at dozes of stadiums. 

Now after 30 years of teaching, Weaver is retiring at the end of the 2023-24 school year. 


“I can only hope I have had any impact,” Weaver said. “I think teaching is more archaeology and less gardening: we only help students discover what’s already buried somewhere inside themselves, most of the planting and nurturing comes from home and upbringing.”
Marching forward to a new endeavor
Natalie Marshall, Guest Contributor • April 23, 2024

Head band director Jamie Weaver recently made the announcement to his students that he would be retiring...

Assistant orchestra director Madison Waggerman (pictured left) is leaving the orchestra program in search of new opportunities.
Orchestra director 'bows' to new opportunities
Jian Park, Guest Contributor • April 22, 2024

After three years of teaching orchestra students, assistant orchestra director Madison Waggerman decided...

From Europe to Asia, South America to Africa, and all the way to Australia, Wingspan staff reporter Sindhuja Pannuri provides her insight on international events in this weekly blog.
International Insight: US-Phillipines Combat Simulations in the South China Sea
Sindhuja Pannuri, Staff Reporter • April 23, 2024

In a display of allied strength, American and Filipino forces have initiated their most significant combat exercises in recent years,...

In this weekly blog, The Fresh Perspective, staff reporter Lea Garcia-Salazar talks about school opinions.
The Fresh Perspective: does listening to music really help you study?
Lea Garcia-Salazar, Staff Reporter • April 22, 2024

"Why do you have your AirPods in?"  "It helps me concentrate."  This simple exchange heard around school summarizes how some...

Real Talk: teachers
Real Talk: teachers
Natalia Soto, Segment Producer • April 19, 2024

On this week's edition of Real Talk WTV's Natalia Soto asks students about their favorite teachers.

Upcoming Games
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Centennial
Apr 25 /7:30 / Baseball
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Varsity District
Apr 25 /8:00 / Tennis
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State 5A Championships
May 3 / Track and Field
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