The first quarter recently ended for students at Lehigh Valley Christian High School.

Report cards have been sent home and the students and teachers are getting into the swing of things for the second quarter. With Thanksgiving and Christmas coming up, this time of the year becomes a busy and exciting time.

The students at LVCHS are very happy Thanksgiving break runs for six days.

Parent teacher conferences have been scheduled over the break.

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Winter conditioning for our spring sports has begun. Training takes place Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Many of the exercises include weightlifting and running.

Zumba can also be requested as a form of exercise for senior girls in the program. The winter conditioning group has also signed up for a few 5K races such as the Turkey Trot on Nov. 30 and the Jingle Bell run on Dec. 7.

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The drama program is busily preparing for their first show of the year.

The club will present a live radio play of "It's a Wonderful Life." The show will take place at the school 7 p.m. Dec. 6 and 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 7. General admission is $5. Don't miss the show!

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On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, we were honored to have Dr. Peter Olivo, a veteran of the Vietnam War, speak.

At the age of 19, Dr. Olivo lost both of his legs in the midst of the war. Rather than become bitter, he discovered forgiveness when an 11-year-old girl shared her faith in Jesus with him, resulting in Dr. Olivo becoming a Christian.

Today, he heads an international organization called, "Hope for Children International," which helps children suffering in other countries.