Liberty High School - Cauldron Yearbook (Bethlehem, PA)

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1 ti. . 1 . x L 'W ,,Q,3 ..'...A - ' - , FS Efflatisi- iv- V? It's All or Nothing sings Mike Richardson to Sarah Grace. w..., ,.. Everything's Coming Up Roses for Brucie Patterson. 'Escapades' showcases LHS student talent Sometimes even the new is old in a way. Take the Drama Club-sponsored Escapades, a variety show held on February 27, as an example. Although probably every- one in the audience thought they were seeing something new, the showcase of student talent was really the rebirth of a similar presentation called Snappy Sketches which was last held during the 1969 school term. Ruth Feaver, Tom Horwath, and lim Mulcahy hosted the performance which featured singing, dancing, com- edy sketches, dramatic monologues, and instrumental so- los. Destiny, a seven-piece ensemble made up entirely of Liberty students, provided background music and was featured in several selections between acts. Adding much to the evening was the cabaret-like atmosphere created by tables, chairs, soft lights, and refreshments served by Drama Club members who this time acted the part of waiters and waitresses. The great success that Escapades enjoyed suggests that the venture will once again become an annual event at Liberty. Tom Horwath and lim Mulcahy keep the audience laughing.

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Liberty plays host to District Orchestra Ninety-six of the best high school musicians from a five- county area gathered at Liberty on February 12 to perform a concert as members of the Eastern District Orchestra. The group, originally scheduled for a three-day festival, appeared at Liberty when no other school in the area expressed a willingness to sponsor the event. Rather than cancel the performance entirely, officials of the Pennsyl- vania Music Educators Assn. gladly accepted Mr. Sherry's invitation. He and Mr. Richard Hinkle of Allen High served as guest conductors. Although rehearsal time was severely limited and many of the musicians were seeing the music for the first time, the concert went quite smoothly and served as proof of the excellence of the performers. Representing Liberty were 13 students, with Senior Da- vid Lo chosen for the honor of concertmaster. Others who participated in the festival were Cindy Lo, Eileen Christman, Maribeth Scurry, Carol Evans, Karen Fuhrman, Paul Thurner, David jacques, lessica Lee, Ellen Christman, Hope MacMurtrie, Karen Kaffine, and john Zervos. 'Qiiu-filtwf L ll The orchestra opens rehearsals under the baton oi Mr. Sherry With Mr. Richard Hinkle ol William Allen conducting, the orchestra works with intensity on a tricky passage.

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Enthusiastic audiences applaud Grenadiers' annual spring concert For many people, attendance at the annual Liberty Grenadier Band concert is every bit as important as visit- ing a shrine, and the journey to Memorial Gymnasium on the last Friday or Saturday in March is something akin to a pilgrimage. For others who have never been there before, the event is a revelation. From the latter group particular- ly came all the words of praise any performer could ever desire. I never thought a high school band could play so well, said one enthusiastic spectator. Outstanding was the response of another, a gentleman who in the recent past served as solo cornetist for the United States Marine Band in Washington. They are the finest high school group l've ever heard, he stated. And comments like that are neither unique nor are they undeserved, for the L.H.S.G.B. is that good. Combining showmanship with musicianship, the 254-member aggre- gation provided a variety of music ranging from Bach's tranquil Sheep May Safely Graze and the exciting Third Movement of Tschaikowsky's Pathetique symphony to the traditional regimental marches of Great Britain and, of course, a trio of works by the great Sousa. Highlighting the program was a trumpet trio consisting of jeff Mowrer, Keith Kostick, and Greg Seifert who admi- rably performed Walter's Trumpets Wild. The Highland Dancers, majorettes, and color guard - the latter group augmented by a Marine Corps color guard - also pro- vided skillful performances. During the concert the Ray- mond Hoffert Award for outstanding service was present- ed to Senior Officer Martin Doll and Karen Kaffine for band and orchestra, respectively. Nearly 2000 people attended each concert, and on both nights they showed their appreciation for a job well done by according the band standing ovations in excess of five minutes. Though it will be a tough act to top, you can rest assured that Band Director Ronald Sherry and his assistant, Clark Hamman, will do just that next spring. w 'i'fQ53if!lA1,' Concertmaster Keith Strunk gets a handshake for a job well done. The Lone Piper is performed by Pipe Major Mike Donchez.