Bethlehem, In The Valley, Press Release

Liberty High School Salute to Service Members

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Bottom Left to Right  – Gabriel Nieves: United States Marine Corps, Andrew Getz: PA Army National Guard, Erick Aparicio-Alvarez: PA Army National Guard, Cesar Acosta: United States Army , Top Left to Right – Joseph Castro: United States Marine Corps,
Landon Foster: United States Army, Gavin Evans Gartley: United States Army
Gentry LaMartin: United States Navy, Vangelo Martinez, Jr.: United States Army

Bethlehem, PA – May 2022 – A ceremony was held on May 25, 2022, at Liberty High School introducing the TEN Liberty High School seniors who will be joining the military after graduation. The students received a huge thank you from classmates, staff, and their family for their upcoming service to our country and its citizens.

“We are proud of our Liberty High School students who have chosen to take the path in the military after graduation,” said principal Dr. Harrison Bailey. “The commitment these students are making means so much and is deeply appreciated.”

The students recognized were:

United States Marine Corps

  • Joseph Castro
  • Luis Santiago
  • Gabriel Nieves

United States Army

  • Gavin Evans Gartley
  • Landon Foster
  • Vangelo Martinez,
  • Cesar Acosta

United States Navy

  • Gentry LaMartin

PA Army National Guard

  • Andrew Getz
  • Angela Bonilla
  • Erick Aparicio-Alvarez

A sincere thank you to these students for the big sacrifice they are making for our nation. We are BASD Proud of you!

About the Bethlehem Area School District

The Bethlehem Area School District is the 6th largest school district in Pennsylvania serving nearly 14,000 culturally and economically diverse students in 22 community-based schools. The district serves five municipalities: City of Bethlehem, Bethlehem Township, Hanover Township, Freemansburg, and Fountain Hill. The district enjoys numerous community partnerships with universities, businesses, and arts providers that extend the schools’ rich curricular and co- curricular offerings.

Information provided to TVL by:
Barbara Clymer
Communications Coordinator
Bethlehem Area School District
1516 Sycamore Street
Bethlehem, PA 18017