Over 130 George Mason High School students traveled Sunday to New York City for three days of musical performances. There were vocal workshops with Broadway performers, concerts aboard the USS Intrepid aircraft carrier and Tuesday’s evening performance by the wind ensemble at Carnegie Hall replete with a standing ovation. The highly successful trip included the Broadway show Dear Even Hansen, the Blue Man Group, the Staten Island Ferry, Central Park and more. (Photo: Mary Jo West)

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America’s celebration of its 250th anniversary takes as many forms as there are customs and cultures across the 50 states. Parades, fireworks and music are givens for a Semi-quincentennial celebration,



