March 21. 2018
Remembering victims; demanding change
The United States is no stranger
to mass protest marches. One need only think of all the marches against the
Vietnam War, the Women’s marches in Washington, The Million Man March to unite
the black community, the annual March for Life, and countless others. But the
nationwide marches that took place March 14 were different: participants were primarily
high school students. In the wake of yet another school shooting, this one at
Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS a month ago, students in nearly 3,000 schools
across the nation left their classrooms to send the nation a message.
By Dorothy and Dennis Glew
Teachers share safety ideas
During a state House Education
Committee meeting last Wednesday,
Pennsylvania State Education Association President Dolores McCracken shared
suggestions from educators and support professionals aimed at making
Pennsylvania’s public schools safe from violence.
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‘Err on the side of safety’ say school officials
“Awareness is the key.” It was
the common refrain of the night; nearly every response by the panelists can be
related directly or indirectly to the idea. Awareness. Administrators and
experts in their fields spoke frankly during a panel discussion on school
safety at the Lehigh Valley HS for the Arts the evening of March 14. Though
only about 20 people were in the audience, the panelists took seriously the
opportunity to speak candidly and openly.
By Nate Jastrzemski
We Stand With Our Students,” was a message Lehigh Valley Academy
emphasized March 14. While LVA did not partake in the nationwide school
walkouts that took place to commemorate the 17 lives that were taken in the
Parkland, Fla., school shooting, students and faculty decided to take a
different approach to spread awareness of this movement. Photo: Students in Jeremiah Lormand’s
math class discuss their perspective of a video on school shootings and
possible actions that could have been done to prevent this from occurring.
By Rana Moawad
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SPRING MUSICALS
Saucon Valley presents ‘The Music Man’
A divine
stage performance of “The Music Man,” book, music and lyrics by Meredith
Willson was offered at Saucon Valley HS in four showings March 8 through 11.
The musical was produced and directed by Chad A. Miller who also directed the
music and vocal sections. Joanellyn Schubert was choreographer. Kimberly
Tassinaro was assistant director-choreographer. Also involved were technical
director Patrick Mertz, pit director Herb Payung, and acting coach Eric Hersh.
Costume design was provided by Scaramouche Costumes. There were 16 players in the
orchestra positioned directly below the stage. Photo: At the end of the song
“Seventy-Six Trombones,” Harold Hill (Ben Johnson) stands on the piano while
being cheered on by cast members.
By Lori Patrick
Wintry weather greet flag raising
Bethlehem’s
annual Irish flag raising ceremony bowed to a cold and windy morning and was
held mostly in the warmer confines of city hall March 16. Mayor Bob Donchez
welcomed participants, telling them them that Irish heritage is very important
to the community. “I’m honored to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day,” Donchez said.
Bethlehem piper James Ruhf and drummer “Jimmer” Propst performed “America the
Beautiful” prior to a quick venture out onto Payrow Plaza, where Bethlehem
Police Captain Anthony Leardi and mayor’s assistant Kelley Andrade raised the
Irish Flag as flurries swirled on a stiff breeze. Returning indoors, students
from the O’Grady Quinlan Academy of Irish Dance entertained attendees.
Refreshments were served following the ceremony. Photo: As snow flurries swirl
around Payrow Plaza, Bethlehem Police Captain Anthony Leardi and Kelley
Andrade, assistant to the mayor, hoist the Irish flag at the March 16 ceremony.
By Dana
Grubb
Clients of
the Bethlehem YWCA’s Adult Day Services Center enjoyed a lively St Patrick’s
Day party, thanks to a guest performance by dancers from the O’Grady Quinlan
Academy of Irish Dance. The festivities occurred a day early to accommodate the
center’s schedule. Fifteen performers – one of them very experienced, another
new to the art – danced a tribute to the work of Michael Flatley, the
Irish-American who choreographed ”Riverdance,” “Lord of the Dance” and “Celtic
Tiger,” among other popular works. (Several of these have been shown on PBS
39.) A solo turn by one of the youngest dancers, who has not yet begun to wear
the distinctive shoes of an Irish dancer, was very well received. The
athleticism of the more experienced members brought applause from the audience.
Photo: Irish dancing is a young person’s activity. It requires athleticism and
excellent conditioning.
By Dennis
Glew
Daddy-Daughter
Dance: Special event for special cause
Young girls
across Bethlehem Area School District put on their dresses and dancing shoes
for a fancy night out with their dads Feb. 25. BASD Mini THON Daddy Daughter
Dance was held at Liberty HS in the upstairs gymnasium from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The
invitation was given to elementary school girls, who were encouraged to bring
their dads or even grandfathers, uncles, or older brothers. All four of these
were also in attendance, enjoying their time with their special girls. Photo: The
Bradleys were among the many fashionable couples dressed in matching colors at
the dance.
By Allison Poczak
Hawks fall in state semis
Bethlehem Catholic went through a
roller coaster ride in Monday’s PIAA 4A boys basketball semifinal against
Imhotep Charter, but when the final buzzer sounded it was time for the Hawks to
get off the ride on their 2017-18 season. Donta Scott scored a game-high 27
points to help lead Imhotep to a 65-60 victory at Reading’s Geigle Complex. The
Panthers (30-2) carry a 21-game winning streak into Thursday’s state
championship against District 7’s Sharon, but you can say that Monday’s mathcup
might have been the real state championship contest.
By Peter Car
Kathleen
Madigan: Her comedy is outside the box
The comedy
album was a staple at adult gatherings during the mid to latter 20th century.
Known informally as “party records,” these stand-up comedy recordings rivaled
popular music as the background sound of choice at house parties. Albums by the
likes of Redd Foxx, Richard Pryor, Bill Cosby, George Carlin and other popular
stand-ups and comedy duos often featured bawdy riffs on controversial topics,
as well as X-Rated or so-called “blue” material. These were the records that
found their way to the turntable and needle after the children were tucked in
bed and the drink cart was rolled out.
By Deb Boylan
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Saucon Valley: Phys. Ed. Dept. proposes climb wall
Saucon Valley: Board grilled over choir trip funding
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