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We Should Mentor Younger Students
I have completed around 2,000 days of in-person classroom learning and 71 days of COVID-19-induced virtual learning. It’s clear that my virtual learning experience is far from over.
Happenings on the Hill
The Meadows Museum at SMU has acquired six new works for its collection.
Voices
Teen Author Shows Learning Differences Aren’t Disabilities
I don’t remember how old I was when I was first told about my learning difference, but I think there’s a reason for that. The reason is this: When I found out, nothing changed.
Teens Join DKMS To Fight Blood Cancers
Ava Williams saw the difference DKMS makes in the fight against blood cancers and disorders when her brother needed a bone marrow transplant in 2018.
Election
Dallas ISD Puts $3.7 Billion Bond To Voters in November
When Dallas ISD debuted its potential 2020 bond package months ago, it was ambitious. It made waves. It attracted national attention. It was $3.7 billion.
An 11-Year-Old’s Secrets to Selling Slime and Jewelry
McKenna Kate Houghton, an 11-year-old from University Park, is an evolving entrepreneur, selling products ranging from slime to jewelry and lip gloss.
Jesuit Dallas Receives Historic $17M Gift
Honoring the memory of her late husband, Rachel Segal has committed the largest gift in the 78-year history of Jesuit Dallas as the single donor in the construction of the David A. Segal Family Aquatic Center.
Scots Getting Facilities to Match Their Reputation
Outsiders have long assumed, based primarily on wins and losses, that Highland Park has state-of-the-art athletic facilities.
Hockaday Student, Three Alumnae Serve Our Heroes
Four women, all younger than 20, all with connections to the Hockaday School, and all with family who served in the military, have created a nonprofit dedicated to caring for veterans and providing meals to doctors, nurses, and staff in Veteran Affairs (VA) hospitals.
Lovely Lunches, Burned Puppets, and Rhythmic Teachers
Three generations of the Thomas family enjoy comparing tales of their days at Armstrong Elementary School.
Newly-Founded Student Advocacy Coalition Focuses on Social Justice Issues
Senior Zaria Osimetha decided that enough is enough and founded the Student Advocacy Coalition (SAC) to spread awareness and educate high school students about racial injustice.
Northeast Texas Girl Scouts Honor Gold Award Winners
The Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas presented Gold Award pins to 172 girls from the region, including several in the Park Cities.
Happenings on the Hill
Dancer and choreographer Silas Farley, who retired from New York City Ballet (NYCB) in May after eight years with the company, will be the Armstrong Visiting Artist-in-Residence in Ballet at Meadows School of the Arts for the 2020-21 school year.
Community Service Cornerstone of Mantra
In Sanskrit, the word ‘mantra’ signifies a positive resonance, which embodies the goal rising high school senior Nrithi Subramanian aimed toward when founding her jewelry business.
Northeast Texas Girl Scouts Honor Gold Award Winners
The Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas presented Gold Award pins to 172 girls from the region, including several in Preston Hollow.
Greenhill Names Toliver, Clark as Distinguished Alumna for 2020
One was awarded an Oscar this year. Another has steadily served the school even 24 years after graduation - both were honored by the Greenhill School this year.
‘Always Ready for the Call,’ Miller Joins Coast Guard
Sports scholarship takes Jesuit grad to Academy, commissioned service
