GIRL POWER

A day in the life at Solar Preparatory, where the next generation of the women’s movement is schooled

Story by WILL MADDOX | Photos by DANNY FULGENCIO

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Nowhere are young East Dallas females fiercer than at the Solar Preparatory School for Girls.

The kindergarten through third-grade school on North Henderson plans to add a grade level every year through eighth-grade. The Dallas ISD program aims to have half the students qualify for free lunch, and the other not. The result? Economic and racial diversity that is difficult to come by at most neighborhood schools.

Academics focus on STEAM — science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics. The dual language school uses personalized learning to allow students to move at their own pace, emphasizing social and emotional learning to teach students how to deal with conflict and process their emotions. The “Solar Six” values include curiosity, self-awareness, empathy, humility, leadership and grit.

Destination Imagination, Girl Scouts, chess, robotics and track are among Solar’s extra-curriculars. Every girl participates in at least one, thanks to the built-in extended hours.

The school’s colors? Purple and pink.

PAWS & CLAWS

Weiner Woman

Bunny Marie is not afraid of standing out. This fashionista may be small, but her look looms large when she strolls through Tietze Park. Neighbor Lisa Marshall attempted to foster the dachshund but ended up making Bunny a permanent part of the family. Older dogs can be difficult to adopt, and Marshall was happy to take in the 9-year-old toothless pup. Bunny has two “dachsiblings” at home. Being the middle child allows her to bond with them. She loves to cuddle with her 17-year-old brother, Copper, and chase bugs and critters with her 7-year-old brother, Rocket. Bunny adores clothes and looks good in them. “She has an Audrey Hepburn sleekness to her,” Marshall says. Bunny has several outfits with something for every occasion. She put away the sweaters this summer for something that will keep her cool. “She is toothless and charming and as funny as she can be.”

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By WILL MADDOX I Photos by KATHY TRAN