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Student Essayists Propose Ways to Make a Difference
After the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge (FFVF) Dallas Area Chapter asked North Texas students to tackle that question last year, Highland Park students submitted five of the six winning essays.
Smocked Auctions Has New Name, Expands Collection
Smocked Auctions has rebranded to Classic Whimsy. The online children’s boutique started as a sample sale at Nicole Brewer’s University Park home in 2010 but now ships to all 50 states.
People to Know: Park City Club
Park City Club has a saying: “The only thing we overlook is the view.” This rings true not only in the club’s breathtaking panoramic views of the Dallas skyline, but in the staff’s fervent attention to detail. From business lunches and meetings to happy hours and weddings, Park City Club exceeds its members expectations with the utmost care and attentiveness.
Camps
Hockaday Sophomore a Body-Positive Influencer
When it came time for her Girl Scout Gold Award project, The Hockaday School student tackled the issue by starting Beautiful Body through Beautiful Mind – Inside and Out, a camp to educate the younger generation about mental health and body image.
Town’s Residents’ Education Program Gets a New Name
For more than 15 years, the town of Highland Park has had a residents’ education program under various names.
General
HP Tops Legacy in Home Tournament Finale
Highland Park gained some momentum heading into the District 7-6A baseball schedule by winning its last game at the Scotland Yard Classic tournament.
Candy Cane Christmas Cookies Satisfy Our Inner Child
Christy Rost: Carefully nestled between layers of parchment paper in decorative tins or stacked in transparent cellophane sacs tied with curling ribbon, these gifts are always greeted with smiles and joy.
Voices
Kersten Rettig: Celebrate Mom With a Picnic in a Park
There’s something about dining in the open air that’s sophisticated and simple at the same time.
Scots Make Magical Night for Allen, Stafford, Team, Fans
Fans enjoyed on Sept. 9 a perfect night for football on the quaint tree-lined streets of University Park where Highlander Stadium is nestled.
Upperclassmen: Scots Ready for Jump to 6A
Only hours after their 2021 season ended prematurely with a heartbreaking playoff loss, Highland Park players and coaches met to set goals, not knowing yet that they would not get to avenge their earliest postseason exit in almost a decade.
Student Achievements
The award-winning Highland Belles drill team, celebrating four decades this year, will host its annual spaghetti supper and online auction/raffle fundraiser on Aug. 26 ahead of the Highland Park vs. Marcus game.
HPISD Picks English-Language Arts Materials For 2022-23
Highland Park ISD will start the 2022-2023 school year with new English language arts materials for grades K-8.
1920s-era Fire Engine/Pumper Returned to University Park
A chance encounter at a conference for firefighters prompted a 1925 American LaFrance fire engine/pumper’s return to the city of University Park in 2021.
Voices
Don’t Take The ‘Best Day of the Year’ for Granted
Dr. Seuss teaches us that the Grinch can’t stop Christmas. We’ll need to find reassurance from somewhere else that neither a shooter (nor a referendum) can steal our July Fourth celebrations away.
2022 Park Cities 4th of July Parade Recap
Donna Pierce wants to set the record straight. Contrary to a tall tale circulating on July 4, Highland Park ISD’s longtime “Star Lady” hasn’t rocketed into orbit with Space X.
Everyone Wins When the Highland Park Buddy Bowl Kicks Off
Brayden Schager has taken his quarterbacking skills to Hawaii, but his Highlander Stadium legacy, and that of his sister, Brielle, grows with each Buddy Bowl touchdown scored.
Ex-SMU Golfer Finding Immediate Success as PGA Tour Rookie
While awaiting his big breakthrough on the PGA Tour, Austin Smotherman focuses on building week by week.