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Lake Highlands Choirs - "News and Notes"

 

Lake Highlands Freshman Center Patriotic Concert 2009

 

 

Kasey Wilson, director of choirs at Lake Highlands Freshman Center, accepts the Silver Patrick Henry Medallion for Patriotic Achievement from a representative of the Military Order of the World Wars on behalf of the LHFC choirs. The award, presented by Dallas chapter member Lt. Col. King Moss, U.S. Army and a Vietnam War veteran, was presented at the end of the choirs' annual Patriotic Concert, held Thursday evening at the Lake Highlands High School auditorium. As part of the concert, the young singers performed a medley of the anthems of the U.S. military branches. Veterans and active duty members in the audience were invited to come to the front of the auditorium to be honored as their anthem was sung. In all, about 40 members were recognized. Lt. Col. Moss, upon presenting the award, commended the LHFC choirs "for their outstanding contributions to maintaining the spirit and ideals of the military forces who sacrifice so much to maintain our freedoms and the American way of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.  The yearly patriotic Salute to America concerts that honor our nation veterans are an inspiration to all who have served in our U.S. Armed Forces.  On behalf of the veterans in our community, we commend you for your dedication and devotion to the military and to our great country.  It is we who salute you for your magnificent concerts and your commitment to the principles on which our nation has been founded." 

 

 

Hearing Their Stories First-Hand

 

   

John Crocker, a Korean War vet;  John Hayes, a Vietnam War vet; Walt Capps, a Vietnam War vet; and Herb Sheaner, a WW II vet, spoke to the LHFC choirs recently as they prepared for the annual LHFC Patriotic Concert. The men, all members of the Dallas Chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars, told the ninth-graders about their military experiences, why they served in the military and of their love and respect for the United States. The message they stressed to students is that Freedom is not free. Sheaner, who was a prisoner of war during World War II, told students about his harrowing experiences. 

     

 

 

Important message from our Director, Mr. Michael O'Hern

     

Something has happened in the Lake Highlands Area Choirs that has never happened before, at least in my 27 year tenure. All 15 of our choirs (LHJH, FMJH, LHFC, and LHHS) received sweepstakes awards at UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest. In a TAKS  driven world, we are all exemplary! There are not many areas in the state that can boast such an accomplishment. This is a testament to the caliber of students we teach and the SUPERIOR instruction they get from our choral staff.  In addition, the support we get from our administrators for our Vertical Teaming and our amazing parental support allows us to work together for musical excellence. This is truly “something to write home about!”

 

Michael O’Hern

Director, Lake Highlands High School Choirs

                                    

 

                                         

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