Liberty’s advanced theatre class, Encore, prevailed as tournament champions in eight out of the nine categories in an annual speech tournament held Jan. 13 and 14 at Stone Gate Christian Academy in Irving. “This year, by a margin of 500 points, Encore students were unstoppable in their talents throughout the entire weekend,”...
read moreArt teacher Charlotte Villarreal has seen public schools across Texas and the nation succumb to fiscal challenges and cut art and other “nonessential” programs. She said, “Conversely, Liberty has made a commitment to grow its fine arts program. LCS graduates will continue to be very competitive in university applications and...
read moreLiberty Christian Fine Arts advanced to state in the one-act play contest and won third place with its performance of “Talking Pictures,” a play by Horton Foote that is set in Texas on the eve of the Depression. The top two schools from each of the four regions in Texas performed at the state contest on Wednesday, Nov....
read moreLiberty Christian students performed “Talking Pictures” in regional competition at Liberty last Saturday and took second place. Students Ross Earley, Emmy Edwards, Catherine Harrington, Lauren Massing, and Katelynn Pearson were awarded All-Star Cast, and Ian Harber, Gabby Marye, and Malyn Porter were awarded Honorable Mention...
read moreLiberty Christian School invites its families and the surrounding communities to its one-act productions of “The Hobbit” and “Talking Pictures” this Thursday, Nov. 10, at 6 p.m. Each play has been condensed to a 40-minute one act, and Liberty students will compete with these two, one-act plays in a regional competition this...
read moreLiberty Christian marching band came in third place overall in its first marching band competition ever. To see the video, click band competition. “I am proud of our students for standing toe-to-toe with other great bands,” said Scott Himel, band director. Liberty Christian competed in Frisco on Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Texas...
read moreMusic knows no language barrier, and it transcends different cultures as it speaks to the listener in a personal and moving way. The sound of music can touch any heart no matter where home is. In Liberty Christian’s Lower School, music students were blessed earlier last year by the visit of a very gifted musician. Tong Lu came to...
read moreCongratulations to DanzTeam officers Karen Alday, Katie Dail, and Destany Porter who won awards at the Halftime Entertainment (HTEDance) Officer Camp held earlier in June at the Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel. Liberty has attended this camp for more than a decade. At the camp this year, more than 300 officers competed from 39...
read moreLiberty Christian is the only school in TAPPS 5A to place in the top six in all four Fine Arts areas: academics and speech, art, vocal music, and instrumental music! The Liberty Christian Chorale scored a superior rating of a “1” on Saturday, April 8, at the TAPPS State in Belton, Texas. Its Colla Voce and Dolci Voci also...
read moreIn preparation for its Sunflower tour and state competition, Chorale will sing in concert at Liberty this Friday, March 25, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. All Liberty families are invited. “We consider ourselves ministers of music,” said Ann Smith, Chorale director. “Each singer to some degree or another is being used by our Heavenly...
read moreLiberty Christian won second place in the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) District Art Competition hosted by Liberty on Thursday, March 3. “I am very proud of the students’ work this year,” said Brandon Graham, art teacher. “Placing second is a solid result in a group of schools that is so strong...
read moreThe Regional Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) Competition for choir was hosted by Liberty Christian on Wednesday, March 2. “The Chorale did very well at the TAPPS regional contest,” said Ann Smith, Chorale director. Many of the Liberty students were awarded the score of a I, which means they advance...
read moreLiberty Christian is proud to announce the results of the TAPPS 5A District Academic Competition held Feb. 18–19 at Bishop Lynch High School in Dallas. Liberty Christian won second place overall in the competition. “Liberty students worked extremely hard for this success,” said Misty Baptiste, fine arts chair. “On top of...
read moreLiberty’s DanzTeam recently returned from a cruise to Cozumel, Mexico, where they performed onstage before guests of the cruise. DanzTeam Director Julie Price said, “Performing on a new stage in a new environment takes great talent, courage, and professionalism.” DanzTeam captain and senior Lauren Lundblade said, “Our...
read moreLiberty Christian’s Upper School Theatre Group, “Encore,” took first place in a speech tournament last weekend at the Stone Gate Christian Academy in Irving. Fine Arts Department Chair Misty Baptiste said, “Encore enjoyed a huge success winning by 345 points. “I am very, very proud of our students.” This tournament...
read moreThe 70-member Liberty Christian Chorale will be a part of the prelude choir with Decatur High School that begins the 15th annual Metroplex Children’s Choir concert this Saturday, Jan. 29. Nineteen schools with 230 elementary students from the D/FW area will sing at the concert that will be at held at the Meyerson Symphony Center...
read moreThe Mozart Effect asserts, “In an instant, music can uplift our soul. It awakens within us the spirit of prayer, compassion, and love. It clears our minds and has been known to make us smarter.” Music is a valued part of culture; it is a birthright of every child. In addition, learning music in school contributes to student...
read moreBy Misty Baptiste Last weekend, Encore competed in the Regional One-Act Theatre Festival in San Marcos with its play “All the Way Home” by Tad Mosel. After a fantastically moving performance, Encore placed second in the competition and will advance to the state one-act contest on Tuesday, Nov. 30, in Carrollton. Individual...
read moreLiberty hosted the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Art Festival on Wednesday, April 21. Twelve schools participated and entered approximately 400 entries. The ACSI art event spaned all grades from kindergarten to 12th grade. “With 39 entries, Liberty received 24 medals as well as ‘Best in...
read moreThe Liberty Band traveled recently to the Texas Private School Music Education Association (TPSMEA) for its Solo and Ensemble competition in Dallas. “Wow! It was an amazing day for LCS bands,” said Scott Himel, band director. Fourteen student events, which include a combination of solos and groups, will advance and...
read moreLiberty’s TAPPS District Academic team placed second place overall recently at the meet at Abilene Christian University. From here, the top four finishers will compete at the State Meet in Austin in April. “These students worked very hard and have a lot to be proud of,” said Misty Baptiste, fine arts departments...
read moreCongratulations to Liberty Christian School that took first place in District Art competition, held on Tuesday, February 23, 2010. The rankings, individual student winners, and their type of art are listed below. First through fourth place winners qualify to compete at State on March 26-27, 2010. First Place Senior Sarah Masten...
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