She’s 15 years old and already an accomplished music artist.

Lehighton High School sophomore, Lily Andreas has been chosen by a committee to sing the “Star Spangled Banner” at the opening ceremonies on Aug. 5 at the Carbon County Fair in Palmerton.

Andreas, who began her musical performances when she was just 8 years old, has sung the anthem at several high school football and basketball games, a song that many find difficult to sing because of the vocal range that’s needed.

“I don’t find it too challenging,” she said. “I have a decent range with my voice.”

Besides her singing, she plays percussion instruments and the cymbals at the high school and she’s a member of the marching and concert bands. Andreas also has acted in several plays.

“I’ve had vocal parts in ‘Bye Bye Birdie,’ ‘Once Upon a Mattress’ at my school. I’ve also performed at the Zion Church in Lehighton with ‘The Sound of Music,’ ‘Little Mermaid’ and ‘The Wizard of Oz.’ My first performance was for ‘Peter Pan.’ ”

This year’s opening ceremonies at 5 p.m. will include her singing the anthem and the crowning of the Carbon County Fair Queen.

Andreas, who admits she expects a high level of excellence from herself in all her endeavors, has aspirations that literally are higher than many teens her age.

“My parents are both sky divers, and I just love airplanes,” she said. “I’m training to get my license when I’m 16 to fly Cessna and Piper planes. Eventually, I’d like to be a pilot in the Navy.”

Her adventurous nature appears to be somewhat genetic. “I have a bit of the daredevil in me.”

When she performs the National Anthem as part of the opening ceremonies, Andreas will sing the song in her “all me” custom manner. “I don’t have instrumental music. I sing a cappella. As long as I’m in the right key, I’m fine with going solo.”

She is perfectly fine with what she performs with her feet upon the stage or her wings up in the sky. She will audition during the next school year for a role in the Lehighton High School play while she continues to earn her pilot’s license. And yes, when she becomes 18, she would love to join her parents in a family sky diving experience.

For now, Lily Andreas will salute her country with her voice at the Carbon County Fair and before her school’s athletic events.

“I love America,” she said, “and I’m doing my part to show how I feel about the great country I live in.”