Students Win Dickens Essay Writing Contest

The Denton Dickens Fellowship, a group of Denton-area residents who share a love of the writings of Charles Dickens, sponsors an essay contest each spring, and winners were announced Thursday, April 12. Congratulations to the Liberty Christian students who took first and second place in the Category II–Grades 9 and 10, and...

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NHS Helps Student Fight for a Cure

Liberty Christian School and its National Honor Society (NHS) volunteered in the Ride for Ataxia on March 24 at the University at North Texas. Ride Ataxia benefitted the Friedreichs Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to research leading to a cure for this muscular dystrophy disorder that is...

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Basketball Player Brittany Holbert to Play for the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith

Senior Brittany Holbert was honored April 11 at Liberty Christian when she signed to play with the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith. Holbert played a key role in the Girls Basketball State win as a junior in 2010-2011. Liberty Christian congratulates Brittany and wishes her continued success in her collegiate career. For...

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Sophomore Javier Manrique Currently Third in State Golf

Denton Record-Chronicle Published: 24 April 2012 08:10 AM Liberty Christian golf coach Larry Frank has had more than his fair share of standout golfers in his time since beginning the Warriors’ golf program. He’s coached seven boys state championship teams, nine boys individual state champions and one girls state...

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Chorale Takes Third at State

The Liberty Christian Chorale sang its best on Friday, April 13, at the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools State Competition in Belton, Texas, at the University of Mary Hardin Baylor.  “The level of difficulty was very challenging,” said Ann Smith, Chorale director. “This year we sang in three different...

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Students Win Second Overall in State Academics and Speech

Liberty Christian students competed in the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools State Academic and Speech Championships on March 30 and 31 at Concordia University in Austin, Texas, and earned second place overall.  “I am so proud of this group and our results,” said Fine Arts Department Chair Misty Baptiste....

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Congressman Burgess on Campus, Speaks to Seniors

Congressman Michael Burgess visited with seniors at Liberty Christian School on Tuesday, April 10, and spoke to them about the importance of being involved in the political process.  “The students of today will live with the laws Congress is making today,” he said.  Social Studies Department Chair Becky Shirley said the most...

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Students Excel at PSIA Academic Competition

Congratulations to Liberty’s winners in the Private Schools Interscholastic Association (PSIA) state competition! Dillon Lewis placed third in Music Memory – 7th Grade, and Bella Lovalvo placed fifth in Ready Writing – 5th Grade. PSIA’s state competition was held Saturday, April 28 at Texas Christian University....

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Liberty Band Wins State!

The Upper School Band members are the new TAPPS 5A State Champions! Students competed last weekend in Belton, Texas, against the other top bands in the state, and they took first place overall!  Band Director Scott Himel said, “Saturday was an amazing day. All of the students pushed themselves and maxed out their event...

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Basketball Player and Senior Nicole Kornet Earns MVP Honors

Liberty senior Nicole Kornet has signed with the University of Oklahoma next year. Nicole was also named her team’s MVP in the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) High School All-America Game on March 31. Nationally known as one of the most prestigious and highest honors for a high school girl basketball player, the...

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Liberty Art Wins Second in State

Liberty Christian placed second overall among 18 schools that competed in the Division 5A State Art Competition in the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) at Concordia University in Austin, Texas, on March 23–24.  “In both the district and state competitions, it was great to see our students succeed with...

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Students Compete and Win at Science Olympiad

Liberty Christian students competed in the Regional Science Olympiad at North Lake College in Irving on Saturday, March 24, and the Middle School team won second place overall!  “It was such a pleasure watching our students compete in the various Science Olympiad events,” said Heather Lytle, science department chair. “I am so...

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Reading Wins Again in Library’s Quest for the Crown

Just before Spring Break, the “reading vibes” were really flowing on the morning of March 8 as student contestants from the third, fourth, and fifth grades competed for the championship in Liberty’s fifth annual Quest for the Crown. Since last fall, many students in these grades have been reading the 20 books in the nominee...

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DanzTeam Wins Awards at State Dance Competition

The Liberty Christian DanzTeam danced at Halftime Entertainment’s Texas State Dance Team Championship on March 3 at Northwest High School in Justin.  The girls received four team awards that included the Team Sweepstakes, scoring 90 or above from all three judges; Showmanship Judges Award, a first for the girls; first place in...

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Earth, Wind & Fire’s Bobby Burns to Perform at Spring Band Concert

Bobby Burns, trumpet player for Earth, Wind & Fire, will perform at Liberty Christian’s Spring Concert on Thursday, March 22, at 6:30 p.m.  He will help lead an all-day band clinic for Liberty students that day, as well as a band assembly.  The concert at 6:30 p.m. is free and open to the public. Share This

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Liberty Bands Earn 36 Superior-1 Ratings at TPSMEA

On Saturday, March 3, Liberty Christian took all three of its band programs – fifth grade beginning band, Middle School band, and Upper School band – to compete in the annual Texas Private School Music Educators Association (TPSMEA) Solo and Ensemble Contest at Greenhill in Addison.  “We had an amazing day of performing and...

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Choir Shines at Competition

The Regional Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) competition for choir was hosted at Liberty Christian on March 1, and Liberty’s Chorale scored almost all 1’s, a superior rating, for the day.                                        “Our singers were all engaged, they...

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Band Members Excel at Regional Competition

Liberty Christian’s band scored a superior rating of 1’s almost across the board at the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) Regional Competition held at Liberty on March 1.  “Congratulations to Liberty’s band for an amazing performance!” said Scott Himel, band director. “Band members have worked...

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Liberty Wins First Place Overall in District Art

Liberty Christian Upper School art students won first place overall with 190 points in the TAPPS District Art Tournament held in Plano at Prestonwood Christian Academy on Feb. 24.  Art teachers Brandon Graham and Joanna Mann are very proud of their students and their accomplishments.  Mann said, “I thank all of our students for...

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Liberty Takes Second in Academic/Speech Tournament

On February 17 and 20, the Liberty Christian Academic/Speech Team competed and won second overall in the District Academic Tournament at Bishop Lynch High School in Dallas.  “This group of students is incredibly talented and intelligent, and we cannot wait to see how well they will perform at the state meet,” said Fine Arts...

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Student Chosen Sophomore of the Year by Kiwanis

Congratulations to Liberty Christian student Spencer Mackenzie who  received the Sophomore of the Year Award and scholarship for Division 39 of the Texas-Oklahoma District of the Key Club. Liberty Christian student Emmy Edwards won the award last year.  One of the main goals of this award is to seek out, recognize, and develop...

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Liberty Baseball Wins James Taylor Classic

Behind a five-run first inning, Liberty Christian defeated Corsicana 7-3 on Saturday, Feb. 25 in the championship game of the James Taylor Classic.  Michael Speanburg picked up the win.  Speanburg, Denton Martin, and Carson Dowdle each had two hits and a double in the victory for the Warriors (8-4-1).  Earlier in the day, Liberty...

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Tennis Team Ready for the Season

The Warrior tennis team is a young one, and the players are excited about the season.  Coach Chase Hardin is focusing on strokes, movement, and communication on the court.  “In tennis, the more we play, the better we will become,” said Hardin.  The team is working hard to become more consistent and smarter on the...

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Boys Basketball Advances After Big Win on Saturday

ARGYLE — Facing a double team with a few seconds left on the clock, Wes Hill of Liberty Christian drove through the lane with the ball in his left hand. With stout defense preventing the easy layup, Hill put up an improbable left-handed shot that bounced off the backboard and through the hoop. Instantly, the student section...

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Spanish Club Serves with Communities in Schools

More than 50 Liberty Christian Spanish Club members became mentors after school to at-risk elementary-aged children in Lewisville recently with Communities in Schools (CIS).  “What a wonderful opportunity for our students to serve others,” said teacher Kim Earley. “Our students loved the children, and it made them feel great...

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