J.L. Long Middle School’s performance choir, the Expectations, will perform in San Antonio April 28-May 1.
The singing group will compete in the American Classic Festival against hundreds of choirs throughout Texas and surrounding states, says Carol Hensley, Long’s PTA president. Hensley’s daughter, Tiffany, performs in the choir.
The eighth grade choir dances and sings big band and show tunes.
“They get a lot of experience and stage presence,” Hensley says. “It just improves their self-esteem.”
The choir’s 48 members are still trying to raise the $10,000 needed for their trip through odd jobs and selling tamales. If you are interested in helping, call 826-0700.
Also, if you want to see the Expectations perform prior to their San Antonio trip, catch their Dessert Theatre Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. at J.L. Long, 6116 Reiger. The event costs $5 and includes a dessert and show.
Mayor Honors St. Thomas
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School will be recognized this month by Mayor Steve Bartlett for its high academic standards and service to the community, according to Julie McNulty.
Principal David Ross and Ruby Frazier, a language specialist at the school, will accept the award, which will be presented at City Hall. Students Maresa Patterson, Dory MacWithey, Mackie McKinney, Alex Vera, Salvador Barajas, Maria Loscerbo, Ben James, Monte Smith and Amy Noble will accompany Ross and Frazier.
The private school also is celebrating Catholic School Week Jan. 30-Feb. 6. There will be an open house for prospective parents Feb. 2 from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and Feb. 3 from 9-11:30 a.m.
Dreamy Residency at Lakewood
Dream Collectors, the educational outreach program of the Fine Arts Chamber Players, is conducting a four-week residency at Lakewood Elementary School from Jan. 10-Feb. 10.
The troupe of two actors and three musicians performs for every class, conducts 30 classroom workshops and presents a final show called “Dream Showcase” with fourth graders at the school.
The troupe combines classical music, creative movement, poetry and storytelling to expose the students to art.
Funding for the program comes from the Lakewood PTA, Lakewood Preschool PTA, Friends of Lakewood, Fine Arts Chamber Players, the City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs and the Texas Commission on the Arts.
News & Notes
OPERA COMPANY: Sixth graders at Lakewood Elementary recently created a production company called the Cutting Edge. The 56-member organization will produce the opera “Innerconnections,” says Lakewood student Andrew Morsinkhoff. The students will do everything from designing costumes and sets to writing and composing for the performance. The 30-minute opera is scheduled March 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the school, 3000 Hillbrook.
GOLF TOURNAMENT: The Woodrow Wilson Athletic Booster Club has set its third annual Tim Brown, Woodrow Wilson Golf Tournament April 25 at Lakewood Country Club. If you are interested in playing or donating prizes for the event, call Robey Clark at 340-5097 or Gregg Hill at 747-2583. Proceeds benefit the athletic program at Woodrow. More than $56,000 was raised at the last two tournaments.
