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The deadline to submit a photo to the White Rock Lake Conservancy’s fourth annual photo contest is Oct. 15. There are three categories — pro, amateur and youth. Entries can be submitted online at whiterockdallas.org or mailed to White Rock Photo Contest; P.O. Box 140227; Dallas, Texas 75214. Winners will be notified by Nov. 15.

New play art sculptures installed at the Lake Highlands North Recreation Center were commissioned by the Lake Highlands Junior Women’s League in partnershipwith the Dallas Parks Department.

People

Residents of C.C. Young Senior Living have a new modern-art shade structure. The piece, commissioned by Ray and Nancy Ann Hunt, was created by Nicholas Dean of D2 Architecture in Dallas and was inspired by the work of artist John Henry.

Lake Highlands High School graduate John Magary directed a dark comedy about sibling rivalry called “The Mend,” which premiered to critical acclaim back at the 2014 SXSW film festival. It later was acquired by Cinelicious Pics and was released via Video on Demand in September.

Another LHHS grad, David Carl, starred this summer in a one-man play in Edinburgh, “Gary Busey’s One-Man Hamlet as Performed by David Carl.” The play was part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the largest theater festival in the world.

Sam Iheke earned a spot on the OU football roster as a walk on. Iheke caught 15 passes for 157 yards and two touchdowns as a senior last year at Lake Highlands High School.

Schools

The Richardson ISD school board is considering adding a new, centrally located high school. Tentatively called “21st Century Learning Center,” the school would serve students seeking a non-traditional path to graduation and those hoping to end high school with two years of college credit. The board will discuss the matter at their October meeting. A vote regarding adding the school to the 2016 bond will likely follow.

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