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The Liverpool High School Symphonic Band and LHS Jazz Ensemble traveled to Virginia this weekend to perform at the WorldStrides Performing Arts’ 2025 Williamsburg Heritage Festival. The students and directors had the opportunity to showcase talents at this national festival, and receive expert feedback from renowned adjudicators. The LHS Symphonic Band and LHS Jazz Ensemble each earned a Gold Award, as well as the Instrumental Sweepstakes Award (two or more instrumental ensembles from same school with scores closest to perfect score of 100). The Symphonic Band also received the Outstanding Band Award (highest band score) and the Adjudicator Award (score of 92 or higher to be eligible and picked by judge panel). Based on their performance, the LHS Symphonic Band earned an invite to the Festival of Gold 2026 in either Chicago or Nashville. Individually, LHS senior William Sateriale (clarinet) and junior Emma Bearup (trombone) were presented with Maestro Awards as outstanding soloists and received invitations to an international music festival, while senior Samuel Anderson (euphonium) received the Ovation Award for citizenship.
Assemblyman Stirpe to hold Earth Day Weekend Cleanup
Community event to clean up roads in Cicero planned for April 26 In recognition of Earth Day 2025, Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D–Cicero) will host his own Earth Day Clean Up on Saturday, April 26, from 10 am until 1 pm. “It’s impossible to drive by on some of these roads and not see trash scattered about,” Stirpe said. “This Earth Day, we can tackle roadside litter to make our neighborhoods and our planet a better place.” Volunteers will meet at the Budget Inn parking lot on 901 South Bay Road in Cicero. Dress for the weather, bringing gloves to dispose of trash with. Wear sturdy shoes or boots with long pants. Vests and bags will be provided.
Village of North Syracuse to celebrate Arbor Day
An Arbor Day celebration will be held on Friday, April 25 at 1 p.m. on Centerville Place at Veterans’ Memorial Park in the village of North Syracuse. The village will be recognized for its 36-year-long designation as a Tree City. The Arbor Day celebration is centered on the 100th Anniversary of the Village of North Syracuse’s Incorporation; plus IMO Paul Kolodzie (a
planning commissioner) and Theresa Capria. Three Ginkgo trees will be dedicated, Lee Turner will have appropriate music. And forester Sarah Malinowski will present the Tree City Flag and materials. Mayor Gary Butterfield will make proclamation as well and Erik Imperato of Bartlett Tree will bring seedlings for distribution.
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