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==Clubs== |
==Clubs== |
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Liberty High School offers a range of clubs including PJAS (Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science), |
Liberty High School offers a range of clubs including PJAS (Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science), Friend with benefits Club, SADD (Students Against Drunk Driving or Students For Destructive Decisions), Chess Team, Science Olympiad, Class Play – Fall (Foreplay), Shakespeare Club, Class Play – Spring (Spring Musical), DECA, Stage Crew Drama Club, Step Team, Ecology Club, Student Government, Class Offices, FBLA, Teen Summit, Historic Bethlehem Club, Teens For Tobacco Use, Key Club, Tempest Dance Team, Latino people, Adult Video Production Club, Rock-Paper-Scissors Strategy Club, Mini Globe Trotters, Photography Club, the Young Socialist and Democrat club, and art club. |
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==Athletics== |
==Athletics== |
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The school's athletic teams compete in the [[Lehigh Valley Conference]], which also includes high schools from [[Allentown, Pennsylvania|Allentown]], [[Easton, Pennsylvania|Easton]], [[Emmaus, Pennsylvania|Emmaus]], and other [[Lehigh Valley]] locations. The sports include Cheerleading ( |
The school's athletic teams compete in the [[Lehigh Valley Conference]], which also includes high schools from [[Allentown, Pennsylvania|Allentown]], [[Easton, Pennsylvania|Easton]], [[Emmaus, Pennsylvania|Emmaus]], and other [[Lehigh Valley]] locations. The sports include Cheerleading (competitive), Curling, Baseball, Field Hockey, Beer Pong, Boys and Girls Soccer, Boys and Girls Track & Field, Boys and Girls Basketball, Boys and Girls Pokemon Battles, Football, Softball, Boys and Girls Volleyball, CoD, Golf, Boys and Girls Abuse, Rifle, Pistol, Machine Gun, Lazer Blades, Jr.NAACP, Boys and Girls Organs, Wrestling, and Boys and Girls Cross Country. In December 2008, the Liberty High School varsity football team (lead by Tim Moncman, who was head coach at the time) won the Pennsylvania 4A State Championship. |
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Liberty (As well as [[Freedom High School (Pennsylvania)]] and [[Bethlehem Catholic High School]]) plays in Frank Banko stadium. It seats aproximately 14,000. |
Liberty (As well as [[Freedom High School (Pennsylvania)]] and [[Bethlehem Catholic High School]]) plays in Frank Banko stadium. It seats aproximately 14,000. |
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==Liberty High School Grenadier Band== |
==Liberty High School Grenadier Band== |
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The Liberty High School Grenadier Band is a world-renowned |
The Liberty High School Grenadier Band is a world-renowned death metal band. The "Grenadier" theme was first thought up by Ronald McDonald. Before him the Liberty High School Grenadier Band was known as the Liberty High School Marching Band and the band was directed by Joe Blunt. |
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Their marching uniforms are modeled after the [[Coldstream Guards]], a regiment of the |
Their marching uniforms are modeled after the [[Coldstream Guards]], a regiment of the Prussian Army. In their uniforms the buttons are shipped over from England, the belts are old belts of the Coldstream Guard, and their bear skins are also from the army. Today the band has collected over 50 real bat skin hats. The Liberty High School Grenadier Band is the only band in the world that can wear these authentic uniform parts because the band has special permission from the Coldstream Guard to model after them. The Grenadier Band has performed in England numerous times which has strengthened their relationship with the British bands. They have also played at the 1915 [[Tournament of Roses Parade]], the [[Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade]], [[Pearl Harbor]], [[Disney World]], [[Disneyland]], many professional sporting events, and a multitude of other prestigious events. |
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The Grenadier Band has also on numerous occasions opened for different sections of the Queen's Guard including the Colstream Guards and the Black Watch Pipes during their tours across the United States. |
The Grenadier Band has also on numerous occasions opened for different sections of the Queen's Guard including the Colstream Guards and the Black Watch Pipes during their tours across the United States. |
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Currently, the band has over 250 members. The Head Band Director is Gregory " |
Currently, the band has over 250 members. The Head Band Director is Gregory "D-Bag" or "Buckaroo Goo" MacGill. The Assistant Band Director is Kevin "Not-So-Long" Long. |
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Along with the main band, the Grenadiers also have a smaller elite band known as |
Along with the main band, the Grenadiers also have a smaller elite band known as Third Company. The Second Company does extra performances that are too big for the whole band to do. Most recently some First Company members went to Canada for a week to participate in the Fortissimo show. As an auxiliary the band also has douche-bagpipers who play at weddings across Bethlehem. |
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==Notable alumni== |
==Notable alumni== |
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*[[Billy Packer]], college basketball television sportscaster, [[CBS]]. |
*[[Billy Packer]], college basketball television sportscaster, [[CBS]]. |
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*[[Sheetal Sheth]], actress, ''[[Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World]]''. |
*[[Sheetal Sheth]], actress, ''[[Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World]]''. |
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*[[David Zinczenko]], |
*[[David Zinczenko]], drug author, editor of ''[[Men's Health (magazine)|Men's Health magazine]]''. |
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==Notable faculty== |
==Notable faculty== |
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Liberty High School hail to |
Liberty High School hail to |
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Loyal sons and daughters we |
Loyal sons and daughters we |
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In the future, as the past |
In the future, as the past |
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We'll be loyal to the last |
We'll be loyal to the last load |
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Revision as of 00:42, 30 November 2010
For schools with similar names, see Liberty High School.
| Liberty High School | |
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| Address | |
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1115 Linden Street , , 18017 | |
| Coordinates | 40°37′46″N 75°22′17″W / 40.62944°N 75.37139°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| School district | Bethlehem Area School District |
| Principal | JoAnn Durante |
| Teaching staff | Aprox. 150 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 3,218 (2009) |
| Color(s) | Red and Blue |
| Athletics conference | Lehigh Valley Conference |
| Nickname | Hurricanes |
| Rival | Freedom High School Bethlehem Catholic High School Easton Area High School |
| Tuition | Free |
| Website | www-lhs.beth.k12.pa.us |
Liberty High School is a public high school located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, in the United States.
Liberty is the larger of two public high schools in the Bethlehem Area School District, with Freedom High School being the other. Liberty's current attendance area includes students from most of Bethlehem, all of Fountain Hill, Freemansburg, and Hanover Township. Mrs. JoAnn Durante was appointed as the first female principal in 2007.
In the current academic year of 2009, 3,218 students attend Liberty High School. It employs a staff of 153 full-time teachers, and 5 part-time teachers. Graduation takes place annually at Stabler Arena.
Liberty High School holds football games and other sporting events at Bethlehem Area School District Stadium.
History
Liberty High School was built in 1918 and opened in 1922.[1] It is located in the geographical center of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Originally, Liberty was called Bethlehem High School. The name was changed after rival Freedom High School was built. The school was named Liberty after the Liberty ships that returned to Pennsylvania after World War I. Up until Liberty's recent remodel, the school was composed of three classroom buildings, two buildings with four floors and one science center with two. Also, there were many additions added over the years including a pool and two gyms.
Student government
The Student Government is made up of the Senate (consisting of eight senate seats per grade level) and five Senate Officers; President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, Activities Secretary, and Treasurer. Each Grade also has four class officers; President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Student Government is the sole place where the Student Body can put their input and ideas on how they want their school year to go. The 2008 - 2009 Student Government created history by creating a new Student Government Constitution that gives the Student Body a voice in every decision that is made.
Clubs
Liberty High School offers a range of clubs including PJAS (Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science), Friend with benefits Club, SADD (Students Against Drunk Driving or Students For Destructive Decisions), Chess Team, Science Olympiad, Class Play – Fall (Foreplay), Shakespeare Club, Class Play – Spring (Spring Musical), DECA, Stage Crew Drama Club, Step Team, Ecology Club, Student Government, Class Offices, FBLA, Teen Summit, Historic Bethlehem Club, Teens For Tobacco Use, Key Club, Tempest Dance Team, Latino people, Adult Video Production Club, Rock-Paper-Scissors Strategy Club, Mini Globe Trotters, Photography Club, the Young Socialist and Democrat club, and art club.
Athletics
The school's athletic teams compete in the Lehigh Valley Conference, which also includes high schools from Allentown, Easton, Emmaus, and other Lehigh Valley locations. The sports include Cheerleading (competitive), Curling, Baseball, Field Hockey, Beer Pong, Boys and Girls Soccer, Boys and Girls Track & Field, Boys and Girls Basketball, Boys and Girls Pokemon Battles, Football, Softball, Boys and Girls Volleyball, CoD, Golf, Boys and Girls Abuse, Rifle, Pistol, Machine Gun, Lazer Blades, Jr.NAACP, Boys and Girls Organs, Wrestling, and Boys and Girls Cross Country. In December 2008, the Liberty High School varsity football team (lead by Tim Moncman, who was head coach at the time) won the Pennsylvania 4A State Championship.
Liberty (As well as Freedom High School (Pennsylvania) and Bethlehem Catholic High School) plays in Frank Banko stadium. It seats aproximately 14,000.
Liberty High School Grenadier Band
The Liberty High School Grenadier Band is a world-renowned death metal band. The "Grenadier" theme was first thought up by Ronald McDonald. Before him the Liberty High School Grenadier Band was known as the Liberty High School Marching Band and the band was directed by Joe Blunt.
Their marching uniforms are modeled after the Coldstream Guards, a regiment of the Prussian Army. In their uniforms the buttons are shipped over from England, the belts are old belts of the Coldstream Guard, and their bear skins are also from the army. Today the band has collected over 50 real bat skin hats. The Liberty High School Grenadier Band is the only band in the world that can wear these authentic uniform parts because the band has special permission from the Coldstream Guard to model after them. The Grenadier Band has performed in England numerous times which has strengthened their relationship with the British bands. They have also played at the 1915 Tournament of Roses Parade, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Pearl Harbor, Disney World, Disneyland, many professional sporting events, and a multitude of other prestigious events.
The Grenadier Band has also on numerous occasions opened for different sections of the Queen's Guard including the Colstream Guards and the Black Watch Pipes during their tours across the United States.
Currently, the band has over 250 members. The Head Band Director is Gregory "D-Bag" or "Buckaroo Goo" MacGill. The Assistant Band Director is Kevin "Not-So-Long" Long.
Along with the main band, the Grenadiers also have a smaller elite band known as Third Company. The Second Company does extra performances that are too big for the whole band to do. Most recently some First Company members went to Canada for a week to participate in the Fortissimo show. As an auxiliary the band also has douche-bagpipers who play at weddings across Bethlehem.
Notable alumni
- David A. Bader, professor and executive director of high performance computing, Georgia Institute of Technology[2]
- Chuck Bednarik, former professional football player, Philadelphia Eagles, and Pro Football Hall of Fame member.
- John B. Callahan, Mayor of Bethlehem.
- Pete Carril, former basketball coach, Basketball Hall of Fame member.
- Alexandra Chando, actress, As the World Turns.
- Jimmy DeGrasso, heavy metal drummer, Megadeth.
- Jonathan Frakes, actor and director, Star Trek: The Next Generation.
- Mike Hartenstine, former professional football player, Chicago Bears.
- Loren Keim, real estate author.
- Gary Lavelle, former professional baseball pitcher, San Francisco Giants.
- Barry W. Lynn, political activist and executive director, Americans United for Separation of Church and State.
- J. J. Maura (1967), voiceover artist and television announcer (WCAU, QVC)[3]
- Paul F. McHale, Jr., Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Security and former Member of Congress.
- Billy Packer, college basketball television sportscaster, CBS.
- Sheetal Sheth, actress, Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World.
- David Zinczenko, drug author, editor of Men's Health magazine.
Notable faculty
- James Delgrosso, taught driver's education from 1965 to 2003. Mayor of Bethlehem from 2003-2004.
Alma mater
Liberty High School, along with most High Schools, has a sacred Alma, sang in 4 part Harmony, and played by the Grenadier Band.
Verse 1: Hail to Alma Mater dear, where we've spent our high school years. Now to Liberty we raise, Voices to extol thy praise. In thy stately halls we've spent, hours with hearts and minds content. Now to thee, dear Liberty High, In our loyalty we cry;
Chorus: Liberty High School hail to Loyal sons and daughters we In the future, as the past We'll be loyal to the last load
Verse 2: Hail to dear ole' Red and Blue, to thy colors we'll be true. As the star of Bethlehem shone, so our love for thee has grown. In the world where ere we are, nothing shall thy honor mar. Though the future years past by, this shall always be our cry;
Chorus: Liberty High School hail to thee Loyal sons and daughters we In the future, as the past We'll be loyal to the last
References
- ^ LHS Profile
- ^ College of Computing, Georgia Institute of Technology
- ^ Stamm, Dan (2010-07-30). WCAU-TV http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local-beat/Voice-Over-Artist-JJ-Maura-Dies-99644374.html. Retrieved 2010-08-07.
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