often perform with local orchestras and outside organizations such as the Northeast Tarrant County Orchestra. In March 2012, the choirs traveled to Italy, where they performed at St. Peter's Basilica. The program is expected to nearly double in participation in the next several years. Speech and debate L.D. Bell also features a vibrant speech and debate program that was revitalized in 1995. The speech and debate organization at the school had been largely non-competitive since the early 1980s. The team has competed in Lincoln-Douglas debates and several speech events at competitions run by the Texas Forensics Association, National Forensics League, and UIL. The Mock Trial team at L.D. Bell advanced to the Mock Trial state competition in 2013, 2014, and 2015. Orchestra The Orchestra program at Lawrence Dale Bell High School is a recent and fast-growing program. With three Orchestras, Symphony, Philharmonic, and Concert, the program is quickly becoming renowned. Most notable is the Symphony Orchestra which has been nationally recognized twice and has been invited to play at Carnegie Hall. Math The UIL Math program at L.D. Bell has competed in various UIL Math and Science competitions, most recently on February 16, 2020, at Valley View High School (Valley View, Texas). The Math Club is a growing program at L.D. Bell. Notable alumni Notable alumni are listed in chronological order by graduation (or expected graduation) year. Awards and recognitions References External links L.D. Bell High School L.D. Bell Band Homepage L.D. Bell Football Boosters Homepage WFAA.com "My High School" Sports News for L.D. Bell Google Satellite Image of School International Baccalaureate schools in Texas Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District high schools Educational institutions established in 1957 1957 establishments in Texas