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‘EVERYTHING WORTHWHILE ISN’T EASY’

fear the police, but we do it because we have to. It’s part of our everyday survival. I still believe that there are good officers truly here to protect and serve. I’m truly thankful for your service and sacrifice. I also believe there are a few bad apples that haven’t been held accountable for their actions. Our hen I saw the video of George leaders have to hold them accountable so Floyd’s torture and untimely death, that these bad apples don’t spoil the bunch. I was hurt, in shock, and in disbe- The training and ongoing structure of police lief. I remember thinking, “I know they are forces have to change. not killing this man, right here on live video.” We can’t just point our fingers and blame I couldn’t help the people who raised them because we all but think about my have a choice to walk our own walks in life. son. Every day that Those who are racist choose to be racist. Racmy son leaves the ism is not a gene. It is hate taught by the achouse, I pray. It’s one tions and voices of ignorant people. Proverbs of those deep fervent 18:21 says, “Death and life are in the power prayers that a Black of the tongue, and those who love it will eat MELANIE its fruits.” We have the power to speak life or T H O R N T O N mother prays for her Black son. death. I choose life. I’ve taught my son to respect the police. I am still amazed and proud to see the mul“If you get pulled over, do exactly what they titude of people, standing in unity and protesttell you. Don’t be disrespectful and talk back ing for change. The changes that I’m witnessto them in a way that would sound offensive. ing behind all of this are absolutely amazing. Don’t reach for anything! Just keep your hands I never would’ve thought that any of this was where they can possible, at least not in my lifetime. see them at all times.” I once heard When he first someone say, moved here, a lit“When you know tle over a year ago, better, you do bethe wasn’t here ter.” That alone for a week bespeaks volumes. fore he was pulled My mother alover on his way ways told us, “Everything worthto work. My son N. Harwood St. Downtown Dallas. (PHOTO: IMANI CHET LYTLE) while isn’t easy.” called and kept me on the phone throughout the situation. The changes that need to happen may not be The police claimed he was speeding, but my easy, but it’s worth it for everyone, as all lives son said he had his cruise control set to ensure matter. I’m far from perfect, but I strive to be a he wouldn’t go over the speed limit. He kind- better me each day. I challenge you to be a betly asked the officer for proof of him speeding. ter you tomorrow. Before the officer could even respond, I immediately told my son to “just shut up and Melanie Thornton take the ticket!” Art & Production Director We shouldn’t have to teach our children to melanie.thornton@peoplenewspapers.com

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CRIME REPORT MAY 11 – JUNE 6

MAY 11 How easy was it for a burglar to get into an apartment in the 3300 block of Daniel Avenue and grab a firearm, two watches, five ties, and a debit card around 4:55 p.m.? The apartment was unlocked.

MAY 13 Porch pirates pilfered a package containing an iPhone 11 from a home in the 4500 block of Mockingbird Lane between 1:30 and 2:18 p.m.

Motorists honked horns in support of Black Lives Matter demonstrators June 4 at the intersection of Preston Road and Northwest Highway. (PHOTO: BETHANY ERICKSON)

PRESIDENT BUSH: ACHIEVING JUSTICE IS DUTY OF ALL

aura and I are anguished by the brutal suffocation of George Floyd and disturbed by the injustice and fear that suffocate our countr y. Yet we have resisted the urge to speak out, because PRESIDENT this is not the GEORGE W. BUSH time for us to lecture. It is time for us to listen. It is time for America to examine our tragic failures – and as we do, we will also see some of our redeeming strengths. It remains a shocking failure that many Af rican Americans, especially young Af rican American men, are harassed and threatened in their own country. It is a strength when protesters, protected by responsible law enforcement, march for a better future. This tragedy — in a long series of similar tragedies — raises a long overdue question: How do we end systemic racism in our society? The only way to see ourselves in a true light is to listen to the voices of so many who are hurting and grieving.

Those who set out to silence those voices do not understand the meaning of America — or how it becomes a better place. America’s greatest challenge has long been to unite people of very different backgrounds into a single nation of justice and opportunity. The doctrine and habits of racial superiority, which once nearly split our country, still threaten our Union. The answers to American problems are found by living up to American ideals — to the fundamental truth that all human beings are created equal and endowed by God with certain rights. We have often underestimated how radical that quest really is, and how our cherished principles challenge systems of intended or assumed injustice. The heroes of America — from Frederick Douglass, to Harriet Tubman, to Abraham Lincoln, to Martin Luther King, Jr. — are heroes of unity. Their calling has never been for the fainthearted. They often revealed the nation’s disturbing bigotry and exploitation — stains on our character sometimes difficult for

We serve our neighbors best when we try to understand their experience.

the American majority to examine. We can only see the reality of America’s need by seeing it through the eyes of the threatened, oppressed, and disenfranchised. That is exactly where we now stand. Many doubt the justice of our country, and with good reason. Black people see the repeated violation of their rights without an urgent and adequate response from American institutions. We know that lasting justice will only come by peaceful means. Looting is not liberation, and destruction is not progress. But we also know that lasting peace in our communities requires truly equal justice. The rule of law ultimately depends on the fairness and legitimacy of the legal system. And achieving justice for all is the duty of all. This will require a consistent, courageous, and creative effort. We serve our neighbors best when we try to understand their experience. We love our neighbors as ourselves when we treat them as equals, in both protection and compassion. There is a better way — the way of empathy, and shared commitment, and bold action, and a peace rooted in justice. I am confident that together, Americans will choose the better way.

MAY 17 A thief pilfered a Goyard card holder containing a driver’s license, a debit card, and two credit cards from a cart at Whole Foods in the 4100 block of Lomo Alto Drive at 12:13 p.m. MAY 18 A scoundrel scratched a Lexus RX350 on the passenger side from the back bumper to the front quarter panel the day after it was bought while it was parked in the underground parking area of the Alto apartment complex in the 4200 block of Lomo Alto Drive overnight before 4 p.m. MAY 20 A burglar got into a Chevrolet Suburban in the 7800 block of Pickwick Lane around 1:45 p.m. MAY 26 A scoundrel pointed a handgun at a woman in the 6400 block of Hillcrest Avenue around 6:20 p.m. MAY 27 A burglar got into a home in the 3500 block of Colgate Avenue and took a $10,000 Ralph Lauren piece, $2,000, and a Neiman’s gift card overnight before 8 a.m. MAY 28 A burglar snagged a $1,200 Chloe

piece, $150, a Wells Fargo card, and an identifying document from a vehicle in the 3800 block of Colgate Avenue overnight before 9:24 p.m.

MAY 29 A large, bearded man used a handgun to rob a 16-year-old of $10, an iPhone, and a gift card in the 4200 block of Hanover Street around 9:51 p.m. MAY 30 A crook used the information of a woman in the 3400 block of Cornell Avenue to apply for a loan and unemployment benefits. The incident was reported at 8:32 a.m. JUNE 1 A thief snagged $400 in food from a refrigerator in the 4000 block of Grassmere Lane around 10:39 a.m. JUNE 2 A burglar shattered a window pane of a vacant home in the 4200 block of Lakeside Drive and left another window open at 3:17 a.m. JUNE 3 A thief got out of a box truck and snagged a $2,000 saw from a construction site in the 5000 block of Airline Road around 3:18 p.m. and got back into the truck to leave following a scuffle with an onlooker. JUNE 5 A burglar damaged the front passenger window of a Lexus LS450 parked in the 3500 block of Crescent Avenue using a rock overnight before 8:30 a.m. JUNE 6 An irresponsible motorist hit a Ford F150 in the 3700 block of Euclid Avenue around 8:40 a.m., refused to provide insurance information, and drove around a woman’s car to leave.

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CIVIL RIGHTS TEACHER DETAINED ON MARGARET HUNT HILL BRIDGE

SMU’s Jordan disappointed by police conduct at Black Lives Matter march By Rachel Snyder

halfway across the bridge. Jordan said officers released smoke bombs and struck him with a rubber bullet. n adjunct SMU faculty member He also described the possible use of might have avoided detention and tear gas, as did Tim Cato in an account a rubber bullet on the Margaret from the bridge published online by our Hunt Hill Bridge if he could have left a sister publication D Magazine. A Dallas Police spokesperson said offidemonstration against police brutality when he planned to do so. cers used smoke to disperse the crowd, but Ray Jordan said he and his children de- Cato wrote that he believed it was tear gas. cided to leave the protest outside the curDallas police didn’t answer a question few zone at the Frank Crowley Courts from People Newspapers about methods Building before nightfall but found the and materials used on the bridge. Protesters, detained with plastic zip public parking garage where they left his car blocked by police. ties, remained on the bridge for about two “We were told that we could not leave hours. Once released, Jordan said, he and until the protest was finhis children walked to a ished,” he said. friend’s home and used So, Jordan said, they a ride-sharing app to get back home. rejoined the march on Riverfront Boulevard and Three days later, Dalended up among the 674 las Police Chief Reneé protesters the Dallas PoHall announced that lice Department detained her department would on the bridge the night of not file at-large charges June 1. against the protesters detained on the bridge but Jordan, who first came to SMU in 2005 as a defended the decision to seminarian attending the intercept marchers with Perkins School of Theolriot police. ogy, has experience with Ray Jordan (COURTESY “I strongly believe peaceful demonstrations. CAMERON LAM) we made the right decisions to deter and disperse As a student, he participated in the second-annuthe large crowd on the al SMU Civil Rights Pilgrimage, an event bridge,” Hall said in a statement. “We had to protect the protesters from vehicular he went on to lead for the last 13 years. He didn’t anticipate trouble on the injury on a roadway still open to traffic. Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge. It was critically important to process pro“As the march entered the ramp, and testers and then safely reopen the bridge.” the police did not stop us or request that Jordan took issue with Hall’s approach. we not go that direction, I assumed we “Her remarks after the bridge assault were were within our legal right to peacefully not factual in relation to my experience,” assemble and protest,” he said. he said. “And she seemed to show very litBut protesters met officers in riot gear tle remorse.”

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SMU adjunct faculty member Ray Jordan shared photos of the scene the night of June 1 on the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge. (COURTESY RAY JORDAN)

Black Leaders Seek Fairness in Budgets Jenkins hosts online discussion on race

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Even as nationwide protests continue over police violence, concerns in Black communities don’t stop there. Other urgent issues include getting resources to combat COVID-19 and worries over job losses, community organizer Brittany White told Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins during a recent Zoom meeting. “ We need safety nets in place,” she said. “The reason why people are upset is because they’re being criminalized, overpoliced, and underpaid – and they don’t have anywhere safe to live.” Still concerned about faceto-face talks during the pandemic, Jenkins hosted the online discussion on race with faith leaders, community organizers, and other officials. Fairness in

government budgeting was a top concern. Recent city furloughs didn’t hit the police department, Mothers Against Police Brutality co-founder Sara Mokuria said. They hit what she called “alternatives to policing” like arts and recreation programs.

There are other things that we need to be investing in as a city. Sara Mokuria

Police identified as “bad cops” should be furloughed first, she said, referring to the Brady List. A 1963 U.S. Supreme court ruling resulted in prosecutors maintaining names of officers found to be unreliable after internal

affairs investigations. It doesn’t keep an officer f rom testifying in court, but prosecutors are required to divulge that the officer has had a sustained investigation in regards to giving false testimony. The Rev. Frederick Haynes of Friendship-West Baptist Church referred to a story last year about The Plain View Project’s report on racist social media statements by police across the country. The group identified 109 DPD officers thought to be in violation of the department’s social media policy, and 60 more that were no longer with the department. “Are they still working?” Haynes asked. “What policies have been enacted to deal with racist police officers?” Dallas Police Chief Renee Hall wouldn’t term any of the statements as racist but said the department reviewed them and

Judge Clay Jenkins used Zoom to maintain social distancing while meeting with clergy and other community advocates. (COURTESY PHOTO) determined which violated policy. Reportedly 13-15 officers were disciplined and received training. “Some of it is considered to be f ree speech,” she said. “I’m not a lawyer, I’m a cop.” Mokuria asked that the city and county take a long look at budgets and what they’re asking

law enforcement to do. “Police are not the correct responders to all the things they are responding to – mental health, issues around domestic abuse,” Mokuria said. “There are other things that we need to be investing in as a city.” Go to peoplenewspapers.com to see more of the discussion.

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Municipalities Tread Difficult Waters in Opening Pools During Pandemic

University Park to open Holmes Aquatic Center for recreational use after petition, staff increase

The Holmes Aquatic Center in University Park, available for use by residents of the city as well as Highland Park ISD, will open July 1 for recreational swimming. Call 214-987-5488 or visit uptexas.org for reservations. (PHOTO: RACHEL SNYDER)

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Municipalities faced a, well, fluid situation because of the COVID-19 pandemic as they made decisions about whether and how to open their pools this summer. “We’ve been cooped up,’ said Sara Wilcox after learning of the city of University Park’s initial plan for an abbreviated season for the Holmes Aquatic Center that would

have allowed lap swimming only. “We don’t want to take our kids to the mall or big, indoor public places for obvious reasons, so having an outdoor space is critical.” University Park changed course from the plan the City Council approved in May after residents petitioned and city staff was able to increase lifeguard staffing. The new plan allows for recreational swimming beginning July 1. Reservations are required with an active

pool pass, which is $25 for the 2020 season, per the city’s new plan for recreational swimming. Use of the facility is limited to residents of University Park or residents of Dallas who live within Highland Park ISD for the season, per the plan approved by the city council June 16. On June 9, the town of Highland Park opened its pool at 3801 Lexington Avenue within Davis Park for both lap and recreational swimming. “We feel that we are prepared to open the facility starting with 100 reservation spaces and increasing incrementally as we are able to safely do so,” Jen Post, University Park’s aquatic supervisor, said during a June 16 work session. “The amenities that would be included in the pool season would be the large pool, the baby pool, the splash pad, the diving boards, and the slide.” Wilcox, who’d started an online petition calling for the city to open the facility further, praised the new plan. “Mayor (Tommy) Stewart and the U.P. City Council clearly listened to our community and came up with a solution that allows us to enjoy swimming with our families during the hot Dallas summer, while respecting Covid-19 regulations,” she said.

Letter to the Editor: Freedom and Bravery Is the irony lost on the officials who called off the Fourth of July Parade which celebrates FREEDOM? The parade should be held, giving people the freedom to decide whether to participate or not. The parade is obviously held outside in the fresh air and sunshine (hopefully). If we can crowd Tom Thumb and Home Depot without issue, surely we can line the streets of the Park Cities, with distancing considerations. Freedom always involves a degree of risk, which is why America is called the Home of the Brave. Jennie Gilchrist University Park

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2019 Park Cities Fourth of July Parade. (PHOTO: CHRIS MCGATHEY)

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Championing Longhorn Diversity Inclusive message wins HPHS graduate student body presidency at UT Austin By William Taylor People Newspapers

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Away from campus, she’s interned twice with the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. “Those were two extremely transformative experiences in my life and, contrary to popular belief, made me believe in the power of people’s voices and the potential the government has to serve and truly help people,” Kikkeri said. “I love politics and really hope to get involved in the political field after I graduate.”

Like other politicians who campaign on one platform only to have unexpected circumstances demand attention once in office, the University of Texas at Austin student body president finds herself pivoting. “COVID is now the forefront of everything,” said Anagha Kikkeri, who’s in the Liberal Arts Honors program studying government and minoring What in your experiences at HPHS prein business. Committees she pared you to seek office and serve in this serves on are working way at UT? to address what student life could be like The experience my senior year (working to this fall when classes resume on campus but make Highland Park finish up online after schools more inclusive Thanksgiving break. and welcoming for stu“I really hope that dents of all racial backgrounds) was intense. we can return to normal as much as posBut, I am grateful that sible, but it cannot be I stood up for what I believed in and worked at the risk of anyone’s health,” she said. hard to bring racial isHowever as much sues to the forefront to as she addresses panour school and the addemic issues, Kikministration. I received keri doesn’t expect to a myriad of feedback Anagha Kikkeri sees for herself a life in abandon her platform from the community, politics. (COURTESY PHOTO) issues: Inclusion and evoking the ranging Equity, Engagement, responses of “racism Health, Longhorn Pride, Safety, and Sus- doesn’t exist” to a lot of community members tainability. being extremely supportive of me and my efShe’s been advocating for inclusion and forts to make HP schools more inclusive. It equity since her senior year at Highland was tough, but it was worth it to move the Park High School, where she and three of needle forward in Highland Park. her four other siblings have graduated. The fourth is a senior. Anything else you want to share? As first vice president of diversity and At UT, I feel as though I’ve had a lot of inclusion for UT’s University Panhellenic support from HPHS graduates throughout Council in 2019, she sought to build cul- the various campaigns I have run, and I really tural understanding, increase diversity, and am grateful for that. Additionally, I am so insupport women of color in sororities. credibly grateful for the sacrifices my parents “That year was my blood, sweat, and made to move to the Park Cities. . . We are tears, and I’m so proud of the strides that proud Indian-Americans, Texans, and Park we made to make sororities a more inclusive Cities residents. I am who I am because of all and welcoming space for all,” Kikkeri said. these factors.”

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Community PARK CITIES SIGN LANGUAGE (PHOTO: MORGAN PRYOR)

eaceful protests against police brutality reached the Park Cities following the death of George Floyd in custody in Minneapolis. Demonstrators marched in what was dubbed a “peace walk” from Snider Plaza to Burleson Park the morning of June 6. When the marchers reached the park, they knelt for around eight minutes, representing the time Of-

ficer Derek Chauvin had his knee on Floyd’s neck. Then, June 8, an estimated 100 people gathered at Hillcrest Avenue and Lovers Lane for a peaceful rally organized by Highland Park High School rising senior Dharmashree Kikkeri. Older sister Anagha Kikkeri is featured this month on Page 12. – Rachel Snyder

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Happy Fourth? Usually, in July, everyone is gearing up for the festivities: parades, cookouts, pool parties, fireworks, and vacations. However, there’s nothing usual about 2020. In these murky times, it is impossible to forecast almost anything. Well, maybe LEN BOURLAND the weather. The summer heat will be blistering. The embers of 5/25/20 will remain hot. For baby boomers who witnessed the Watt riots in ’65, assassinations of President John F. Kennedy in ’63, and the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy in ’68, there is a sense of déjà vu. The police brutality in Mayor Richard Daley’s Chicago during the ’68 Democratic convention remains vivid. After Dr. King was slain in Memphis, the National Guard rolled down the boulevards, and tanks surrounded my Nashville campus for a lockdown. Nearby campuses saw buildings torched in rage. The Civil Rights movement, the student revolutions, the antiwar movement lumped together to create the radical ’60s. Then came hippies, dope, bringing the troops out of ‘Nam, and the music of Woodstock. The boomers graduated and started families. The world changed again. The turbulent ’60s did not play out against the backdrop of a paralyzing worldwide pandemic, against a crashed economy, and all in a hightech world. This presidential election looks like one of the most polarizing in history. Has nothing changed? It has. Unheard of in the ’60s, mixed marriages and multi-colored families are now everywhere. Black men and women are at every level of government and business, and some exist at the highest level of wealth in America. Still, that there is great disparity in all of America remains a fact. Now what? Can we plan for school, holidays, travel, sporting events? It’s hard to find terra firma. People feel anxious, depressed, frightened, weird. What can we do? Grieve. For lost childhoods, for Black men with targets on their backs, for unseen viruses. Insist on weeding out filthy cops who soil the vital majority of good ones. We must inoculate ourselves against brutality and racism, and extremism and polarity. We must find an inoculation from COVID-19. Can we find our way back to patriotism this Fourth of July? We must and somehow survive the election of 2020, or we will need to find a national slogan other than E Pluribus Unum. E pluribus unum is Latin for “out of many, one.” Reach Len Bourland at lbourland@gmail.com.

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Do You Know These ABCs? As Dallas picks up speed, beloved restaurants and stores reopen their doors to the public. Even while some stores and restaurants may restrict occupancy or remain take-out only, we can still appreciate the service of these places that we missed so dearly. To recognize these places as well as to have a little fun, we have created an alphabet of places to challenge our readers. You see only the first letter of a sign that is located in either the Park Cities or Preston Hollow. It is now your turn to dust off your rusty knowledge about places that you may have not been to in months and guess the full name of the stores just by looking at the first letter. How well do you know your favorite stores and restaurants? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Kate Clark

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Common Problems With Falls, Balance, & Losing Independence With Mobility After Being Isolated Because of COVID-19 (Corona Virus). Now What To Do About It? 3 FREE SESSIONS TO GET STARTED! By Leading Balance Expert, Dr. Jeffrey Guild, Physical Therapist We are seeing an epidemic of people suffering from loss of independence with their mobility, falling, and losing their balance. This is because people over the age of 70 are being isolated and staying in their homes because of COVID-19 (Corona Virus). Does this sound like you or someone you know? Have you noticed you or someone you care about falling over the past month? Are you feeling less steady on your feet? Are you feeling weaker in your legs and simply walking around is harder than before? Here is the reason why… If you don’t use it you lose it. Right now, most people are not using their muscles and their balance like before this COVID-19 (Corona Virus) problem. So many people are isolated in their homes, NOT walking out in the community like before, and NOT attending their usual exercise programs. The decline of people over the age of 70 will be the next health crisis! In order to combat this upcoming problem, we are offering 3 FREE SESSIONS to get people started. We are doing this because it is our responsibility as licensed healthcare providers

and balance specialists to share our services to help people in the community. What To Do Next? Call: (214) 712-8242 (Leave a Message 24/7) Choose: Option 1: Schedule 3 FREE Visits In The Comfort of Your Own Home (We Come To You!) Option 2: Schedule A FREE Phone Conversation With A Physical Therapist Text “I Want Free Sessions” To: (214) 712-8242 (24/7) AS AN “ESSENTIAL SERVICE”, WE COME TO YOU WITH PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) IMPORTANT: This offer is first come first served, so it’s critical that you call TODAY and request your 3 free visits.

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PARK CITIES PATRIOTS Neighbors will decorate homes, blocks for top honors

With no parade this year, the Rotary Club of Park Cities and its sponsors (see Page 19), will present a Park Cities Fourth of July Celebration centered on community involvement. Individuals and blocks will decorate homes based on the theme: Stars, Stripes, and Service. Children will create art. School clubs will do service projects.

With no floats to rank, the Rotary’s volunteer judges will award prizes for the best decorated homes and blocks. People Newspapers and its sponsors (see below) will present a People’s Pick Award. We encourage residents to check out the places that signed up for the decorating contest. Visit peoplenewspapers.com to view up-to-date map and vote.

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Noteworthy Neighbors WHAT DO GRAND MARSHALS DO WITHOUT A PARADE? Rotary Club of Park Cities to honor Hitzelbergers two years in a row Editor’s note: Rex’s Seafood & Market is sponsoring this monthly feature.

By Kirk Dooley

Special Contributor This year’s Park Cities Fourth of July Parade grand marshals, Jim and Laurie Hitzelberger, will get the day off on Independence Day. They won’t be riding in a convertible waving to 10,000 folks along the route because the parade has been canceled due to coronavirus concerns. The Rotary Club of Park Cities will honor the Hitzelbergers as Grand Marshals of the 2020 non-parade and then allow them to take their place of honor in the 2021 parade. The Hitzelbergers are being honored for their exemplary service to the community and impact on the Highland Park Independent School District. Laurie Hitzelberger was named the principal of McCulloch Intermediate School in 2003. In 2005 she was asked to also serve as principal of Highland Park Middle School. She oversaw both schools until her retirement in 2018. At that point, two respected HPISD administrators – Skip Moran and Jeremy Gilbert – were selected to take her place. Laurie Hitzelberger is the only administrator in the school district’s 106-year history to serve as principal of two schools simultaneously.

When the flag goes by, and hundreds of Park Cities people stand and remove their hats, it is powerful. Laurie Hitzelberger

Jim Hitzelberger (HP Class of ’74) was elected to the school board in 2009 and has served as its president since 2017. He has been one of the key leaders in guiding the largest bond program – $361 million – in HPISD history. Upon completion next year, the massive improvements will include four new state-of-the-art school buildings and extensive renovations throughout all the district’s facilities. His mother, Barbara Hitzelberger, the only female mayor in the history of the city of University Park, was honored as the 2004 Parade Grand Marshal. She was a civic, business, and education leader who was a guiding light for her son and daughter-in-law. Hitzelberger Park at the corner of Lovers Lane and Hillcrest Road is named for her. “Being named grand marshal is an incredible honor,” said Laurie Hitzelberger. “The parade is special to me for a couple of reasons. First, seeing all my former students is fun every year. And, secondly, my son Brandon is a combat veteran with two tours of duty in Iraq, so the patriotism on the Fourth of July is special to me. When the flag goes by, and hundreds of Park Cities people stand and remove their hats, it is powerful.” Jim Hitzelberger, an attorney with McCullough Mediation, is honored to be a part of such a community tradition. “The Fourth of July parade is the biggest event every year in the Park Cities,” he said. “I’ve been excited about the parade every year since I was a little boy. I rode my Harley for a few years and rode on the city of UP float for a while. It has always been a big day for my three sons – Christian, Michael, and Mark.” Although they won’t ride until next July, this couple already feels the love of the community, he said. “We’re honored to be another page in a distinguished book.”

The Rotary Club of Park Cities will honor Laurie and Jim Hitzelberger during an online broadcast at 9 a.m. July 4 on the club’s website. Visit parkcitiesrotary.org to view it and get other information about this year’s paradeless celebration. The Hitzelbergers will serve as grand marshals again in 2021 when the parade is expected to resume. (PHOTO: KIRK DOOLEY)

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Sports

WITH SAILING IN HIS VEINS, 60-YEAR TRADITION REMAINS Skipper ‘Red Dog’ shares sport he loves with students, others at White Rock Lake By Todd Jorgenson People Newspapers

ailing has been part of the routine for Ralph “Red Dog” Jones for more than 60 years. But the elements ensure that his time on the water will never become stale. At least twice a week, you can find the longtime Park Cities attorney at the dock of the Corinthian Sailing Club at White Rock Lake, rigging his boat and chatting up nautical colleagues. For him, sailing has always been both a competitive pursuit and a social outlet.

Sailing is not champagne and caviar on a boat. Ralph “Red Dog” Jones “It’s been a lifelong passion,” Jones said. “It’s a physical release. It’s something you can do all your life, and something you can do anywhere you go.” Jones learned to sail alongside his father at a summer camp in

TOP LEFT: “Red Dog” Jones with his son, Anderson, far left, and grandsons William and Charlie at the Corinthian Sailing Club. RIGHT: “Red Dog” helps William rig up a sailboat during a youth summer camp at White Rock Lake. (PHOTOS: CHRIS MCGATHEY)

the mid-1950s. These days, he’s the one doing the teaching. His two grandsons are attending Corinthian’s youth camp this summer as fourth-generation sailors. “For kids, it’s a great learning experience. They learn independence, and they learn control,”

Jones said. “A boat in the elements is something totally different.” That’s why Jones has stayed active in the sport for so many years, both as a racer and an instructor. In addition to adult and children’s classes throughout the year, the club hosts weekly regattas and an

occasional open house. Jones and his fellow sailors want to grow the sport, and convince skeptics that yes, you can sail just minutes f rom downtown Dallas. He said sailing also brings people together from different ages, genders, and cultural

backgrounds. “We try to go out and get people to see us and learn about us,” said Jones, a former club commodore who still organizes some races. “The competition is phenomenal. We have rules of sailing just like you have rules of driving. It’s a real challenge.” As a skipper in the Flying Scot fleet, Jones won a national championship more than 20 years ago at the Midwinter Regatta in Panama City, Florida. He might not be as competitive these days — Jones admits his son, Anderson, beats him more often than not — but still relies on the navigational skills of a crafty veteran. “It’s just you and the wind out there,” he said. “Sailing is not champagne and caviar on a boat. If you’re out there and the wind shifts, you can go overboard or capsize.” His 19-foot dinghy holds two to three crew members for races, and double that amount for social voyages. Either way, Jones enjoys every encounter with the water and the breeze. “It’s like a second home,” he said. “It gets in your blood.”

After Hitting the Road, Basketball Brings Ballard Back Home

Former Scot returns to Highland Park after year at business-focused high school By Todd Jorgenson

New Jersey and posted a runner-up finish at the Kreul Classic in Coral Springs, Florida. “At almost every practice, there was a college coach there watching,” he said. “I enjoyed traveling across the country to play.”

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Townes Ballard wanted to chase an opportunity without giving up on one of his childhood hoop dreams. That’s what prompted the University Park teenager to transfer last year to a business academy in Lewisville, and what led him back to Highland Park for his upcoming senior year. When he suits up for the Scots next season, the 6-foot-6 forward will follow in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. “Ever since I was little, it’s been a dream of mine to play on the varsity team at HP,” Ballard said. “Growing up and seeing all the games, I just kind of grew up with it.” Ballard played his junior season for iSchool Entrepreneurial Academy, an upstart business-focused high school with a nationally prominent basketball program as well as a mostly online class structure that enables extra time in the gym. He was a key contributor on the school’s National team, which played primarily against prep and postgrad programs from

I think you should always take advantage of the opportunities you’re given, and that’s what I did. Townes Ballard Townes Ballard (No. 20) played as a junior for iSchool Entrepreneurial Academy’s nationally prominent basketball program. (PHOTOS: JASON LEWIS) Texas and other states. The squad traveled to Kansas, Oklahoma, New Jersey, Florida, and North Carolina. “It felt like it would be a good fit for me,” Ballard said. “I think you should always take advantage of the opportunities you’re given, and that’s what I did.” Ballard joined the iSchool program after

meeting with the coaching staff while playing in select tournaments last summer. His teammates included a handful of top college recruits, including guard Julian Larry, who signed with Indiana State. Among the highlights this season, the Cougars were the first team from Texas to ever play in the Metro Classic in Toms River,

Ballard said the experience helped him grow his confidence and improve his perimeter game. He’s also physically faster and stronger, as his former and future HP teammates have discovered during pickup games. Now he’s planning to follow tradition as the next step in his nontraditional basketball path by returning to HP, where he last played on the junior varsity team as a sophomore. “I’ve been keeping in touch with everybody,” Ballard said. “I’m excited.”

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Business

STRATEGIST: RECOVERY WILL COME WITH UPS AND DOWNS

People will eagerly reconnect once they feel more confident and safer

Comings and Goings NEW OWNERSHIP Aston Martin Dallas

5333 Lemmon Avenue Park Place Dealerships will buy the dealership from John Eagle Auto Group for an undisclosed price. The deal includes the purchase of assets from the Lemmon Avenue store. “Aston Martin is an iconic British brand that fits perfectly into our Park Place Premier Collection,” said Ken Schnitzer, chairman of Park Place Dealerships. “The brand is known as a marque that blends craftsmanship, art, design, and the latest technology to produce some of the world’s most ultra-luxurious vehicles.”

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The U.S. will face hard moments in the short run but emerge from the pandemic with strength, strategist Robert Moran told the Preston Center Rotary Club. (PHOTO: WILLIAM TAYLOR)

By William Taylor People Newspapers

orry, optimists. Business strategist Robert Moran doesn’t anticipate a smooth V-shaped rebound after the pandemic shuttered the economy this spring. “We are more likely to see a spotty, W-shaped recovery, not because states won’t try to bring their economies back, but because we will have disruptions that occur over time,” he said. He met with the Preston Center Rotary Club via Zoom on May 27, two days after the death of George Floyd in Minnesota, but before Black Lives Matter demonstrations – sometimes accompanied by vandalism and looting; tear gas and rubber bullets – spread across the country. Disruption f rom the protesting often extended beyond downtowns to places like Dallas’ Deep Ellum. In the Park Cities and Preston Hollow, Highland Park Village and NorthPark Center voluntarily shuttered after social media chatter suggested trouble might head their way. It didn’t. Moran leads Brunswick Insight, a global public opinion, market research, and analytics company with research teams in New York, London, Washington, Dubai, Beijing, Hong Kong, San Francisco, Munich, and Dallas,

according to brunswickgroup. com. He contributes to the Huffington Post, has appeared on Fox Busin e s s Ne w s , BBC, and CGTN, and is f riends with Rotarian Grant Wood of Dallas. The two men belong to the Knights of Babylon, a Mardi Gras krewe in New Orleans, and participated in a parade there before most public gatherings were canceled. Based on history, he expects the recovery process to include stages, as people address safety and economic resilience, along with issues of fairness. “If people don’t feel safe at work, or they don’t feel safe buying your product, you are nowhere,” he said. “Our challenge is going to be even if (COVID-19) numbers drop, you are still going to have at the margins concerns about safety, which is going to hold us back.” Some people will hold onto their money more closely than before, creating demand-side challenges in the economy, Moran said. To boost economic resiliency, U.S. will move supply chains

closer to home, places like Vietnam, Thailand, and Mexico – which benefits Texas – and bring more production back home, he said. “This was going to happen anyway with 3-D printing, but it is accelerating.” His predictions: companies will employ chief medical officers; the nation will focus on health security and surveillance, and brands like Lysol and Clorox could see opportunities as businesses look to boast, “This building was cleaned with X.” The U.S. also faces a push to address economic fairness, such as how much the pandemic’s “essential workers” are making, Moran said. “We are already expecting some level of comeback of organized labor.” Ideas like Universal Basic Income could get another look. “Most Americans need to go to a location to do their job,” he said, adding industries with those jobs will need to address health and safety. “America doesn’t work if meatpackers don’t go to work, if truckers don’t go to work.” New ideas and ways of operating will emerge. People will emerge, too, as they feel safer, Moran said, predicting a “huge period of reconnection.”

If people don’t feel safe at work, or they don’t feel safe buying your product, you are nowhere. Robert Moran

4311 W. Lovers Lane “Relocating to a stand-alone building affords us the ability to continue to serve our clients outside of a conventional office tower, in a less crowded environment that we can closely monitor and control,” said Keith Rhodus, founder and managing member of the registered investment advisor and financial planning firm. “West Lovers Lane is an exciting and desirable part of town, surrounded by high-end retail, great restaurants, as well as professional offices, all within convenient proximity to Dallas Love Field Airport.”

NOW OPEN Brenda Schoenfeld E-Commerce Website

3911 Oak Lawn Avenue The boutique launched brendaschoenfeldnow.com with four main categories initially: jewelry, home and décor, handbags, and accessories. “This has been in the

works for quite some time, and our entire team has been working hard to ensure our customers have the same one-of-a-kind experience as they find in our boutique. In light of COVID-19, there’s no better time than now to make shopping easier for our customers,” shared Brenda Schoenfeld.

The Conservatory on Two

Highland Park Village A 4,000 square-foot “treehouse” serves as the second local outpost of the concept store and a comprehensive gallery for its website, theconservatorynyc.com. Categories include women’s and men’s clothing, accessories, jewelry, well-being products, and living products.

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7949 Walnut Hill Lane The restaurant offers hamburgers, grilled chicken, crispy chicken, and a vegetarian portobello mushroom cap. “Dugg fans have been tremendously supportive of our opening a second location during these trying times, and we look forward to providing a way for people to safely connect over great food and drink,” said owner Scott Spence.

Hughes Family Tribute Center Chapel 9700 Webb Chapel Road The chapel is the first part of a major renovation and expansion of the Hughes’ current facility to open. Upon completion, the multi-million-dollar investment in the Bachman Lake area will offer more than 13,500 square feet of space and capacity of more than 400. SBLM Architects designed the building. “We wanted our chapel to be large enough to serve our families and to also offer a calming, healing space,” said DeWayne Hughes, third-generation funeral director and co-owner and co-manager of the Hughes Family Tribute Center. THE CONSERVATORY ON TWO

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“My stroke was 2 months ago, I’ve been kicked out of therapy because my insurance wouldn’t pay, and I’m still not functioning like I want to be!” By authority on functional rehabilitation, author and occupational therapist, Emilia Bourland, MOT, OTR, ECHM

Did you know stroke survivors can keep getting better for a WHOLE YEAR (or more!) after having a stroke? HOW LONG WAS YOUR REHAB? Here are 3 facts about stroke recovery YOU SHOULD KNOW. Fact 1: The arm that was affected can still change. If you still have problems using your arm within the first year of your stroke, that arm is likely to keep changing. If you’re not getting the therapy you need, those changes can actually make the situation worse. Call 469-998-1245 to make sure you are getting the therapy you need. Fact 2: Arms affected by stroke get better more slowly than legs. I hear all the time from clients, “My leg is doing fine, but this arm just won’t cooperate!” The fact is, your arm does a vast number of incredibly complicated things! Arm recovery almost always takes longer. If you still have problems using your arm after stroke Call 469-998-1245. Fact 3: The method of therapy matters. Research has shown over and over that just “doing exercise” after a stroke does not

lead to the best results. You need a therapist who is highly skilled in using ACTUAL FUNCTIONAL techniques to get the best performance from your body. Getting the RIGHT THERAPY from the RIGHT THERAPIST can change the way you live the rest of your life. Getting the wrong therapy from the wrong therapist will not. NOT SURE WHO YOU NEED? Call 469998-1245 to make sure you are seeing the RIGHT therapist. If I’m not the right therapist for you, I’ll help you find the person who is. WHAT TO DO NEXT? Choose ONE of the following options: • Option 1: CALL or TEXT 24/7 469-9981245 to request a FREE Report on what you NEED TO KNOW about Stroke Recovery. • Option 2: Schedule a FREE Stroke Recovery Assessment by calling 469-9981245 or by going to www.aipctherapy. com/free-consultations. Tele-rehab options are available. • IMPORTANT: There is NO COST or obligation to purchase anything. Author Emilia Bourland, MOT, OTR, ECHM is owner of AIPC Consulting, LLC. Contact her at 469-998-1245 or emilia.bourland@ aipctherapy.com

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HOUSE OF THE MONTH 7527 Morton Street

Real Talk: Mary Poss By Bethany Erickson People Newspapers

Mary Poss knows North Dallas like the back of her hand. After earning her bachelor’s degree (double major in finance and management) from the University of Texas at Austin, she returned to Dallas and became a banker and later a Dallas City council member. Ebby Halliday convinced her to join the real estate world, and Poss has been with Ebby Halliday Realtors ever since.

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rom premium Dallas home builder, R.A. Millennium Properties, this four-bedroom, fivebath, energy-efficient smart home with a two-car garage covers 4,037 square feet (per building plan) in Lovers Lane Heights. Exceptional native landscaping softens the crisp, clean lines. Inside, luxurious qualities such as white oak hardwood flooring, Venetian plaster, Kelly Wearstler lighting, a state-of-the-art kitchen,

Spanish and Italian cabinetry, and more, all combine to create a memorable first impression. The flow is intuitive, and spaces are open yet defined. Beautiful outdoor views are standard from every room through Quaker windows. There is a secluded first-floor master bedroom with patio access, and upstairs, a landing living room/game room with reading nook and three en suite bedrooms.

How long have you been in real estate, and what led you to this career? I was a VP of operations for a Mary Poss major bank for years, where I had responsibility for international operations and processing over $4.5 billion in wire funds each day. I also negotiated major contracts. As mayor pro-tem and mayor in Dallas, I worked on major transportation, arts projects, crime problems, but also helped people solve neighborhood problems all day long. All of these skills are helpful daily in my real estate career. Ebby and I first met in the ‘90s when she was chair of Keep Texas Beautiful, and I was chairing Clean Dallas. Despite the age difference, we became fast friends and remained so until her death. When I was leaving city hall after four terms, she called and said, “Come on over and get started in real estate.” That was 15 years ago. Now that you’ve been a real estate professional for a while, if you could go back in time and give agents just starting out any advice, what would it be?

I would advise all agents building their business to get out and be a part of their neighborhood and community. If you work hard in the community, people will get to know you, and they will have confidence in you. What is the best thing about being a real estate agent? It’s really terrific to see the smile on someone’s face when I bring them the right offer or they walk into just the right home for the first time. It’s also terrific to stay in touch with clients and help them however possible during the ownership of their home. What is your outlook on the Dallas market? We have all of the right resources for the business and job environment to continue growing — available land for building, good water supply, good transportation systems with a strong plan for building thru 2050, strong labor force, good educational systems at all levels, central time zone, and a climate that most people generally like. I find people visiting the Dallas area for the first time are very impressed with the people, the arts, the international flair, and the cultural aspects of the city. Can you give us a fun fact about yourself? Someday I will write a book for young people to try and motivate them to always work hard and do their best each day. I want every child, regardless of where they start in life, to know that they can have three great and meaningful careers — and hopefully, I’ll meet some of them through real estate.

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Schools

CHECK IT OUT: LENDING LIBRARY OPENS IN FRONT YARD

Highland Park ISD educator offers books on University Park street

Kathy Gardner, an assistant HPISD librarian, makes books available to neighborhood children from her yard with assistance from teacher-in-training Amy Biggers, who enjoys reading to the youngsters. (COURTESY PHOTOS)

By Rachel Snyder People Newspapers

ith campuses closed since March because of the COVID-19 pandemic, a Highland Park ISD librarian brought books to neighborhood children via a lending library in her yard. Kathy Gardner, assistant librarian at Highland Park Middle School and McCulloch Intermediate, joined the district 20 years ago. She spent her first year at Bradfield Elementary, where the mother of two had volunteered, and has worked at the middle/intermediate school level ever since. After it became clear students wouldn’t return to campuses after spring break, she operated a lending library on Tuesdays and Thursdays from a table outside her house in University Park.

“I thought, ‘What could I do to make things a little easier?’ and I thought, ‘Well, what I do best, I can do a library,’” Gardner said. “What I’ve gotten out of it is just looking at all of these kids like they were my family.” She added, “We’ll have some good memories from this.” Susan Nichol, a neighbor, credited Gardner, who calls herself “the library dragon,” with inspiring a love of reading in children. “I think it has been such a glimmer of a positive for these kids whose world was uprooted,” Nichol said. Unable to visit campus to get books, Gardner bought many online herself with selections for elementary-aged children up to teenagers. She uses a journal to keep tabs on checked out books.

“A love of reading, I think, helps in a lot of ways,” she said. “It improves your vocabulary, improves your grammar; it even helps build independence and confidence.” Gardner also offered lollipops at the lending library and joked that students would be “bummed out” to find there won’t be lollipops when they return to school. “I think sometimes when you have a little bit of normalcy, and they see that ever ything’s going to be alright, kids respond,” she said. Amy Biggers, who’s working to become certified as a teacher and receiving mentoring from Gardner, helped read to children

at the lending library. “What it’s been really great with is helping them pick out books and learning what different age groups like to read and kind of how to talk to them to figure out what they’re interested in and kind of push them along with reading,” Biggers aid. Gardner plans to continue the library during the summer, but maybe for one day per week – likely Thursday. “She is so good at talking with those kids and really, like, getting on their level,” Biggers said. “She reads all of the books that she checks out to them, so she knows exactly what she’s talking about.”

What I’ve gotten out of it is just looking at all of these kids like they were my family. Kathy Gardner

Two Young Entrepreneurs Use Bead Co. To Feed Medical Heroes Pandemic prompts girls to take jewelry business online, give away revenues

By Samantha Ponce People Newspapers

Selling 85 jewelry kits at $15, a company established in 2014 by two young entrepreneurs has raised nearly $1,300 to feed nurses and doctors with a Feed the Front Line fundraiser. “We have always been entrepreneurial,” said Eleanor Hughes, who with Lila DeVega started the jewelry company, Bead Co., when they were just 11 years old. They now are rising seniors at Highland Park High School. “It was a popular thing in our middle school to have the fun little jewelry company. Me and Eleanor have always been really creative, so we took it to the next level and continued it,” DeVega said.

With the global pandemic allowing more time, the girls made improvements to provide easier access for their customers. The girls created a website allowing customers to make orders and pay for jewelry online. Visit beadco31.com. They also saw a need in the community and wanted to give back during these hard times. “We wanted to do as much as we can to help the people that are helping us,” DeVega said. “Both of our cousins are in the medical field, so we heard firsthand experiences about how long the days can be at work and all of the things that goes on in the hospitals, so we decided that we wanted to give back to them.” The girls used their existing inventory of supplies and put

together bead kits that were sold with all proceeds going directly to feed the front line. Fundraising surpassed more than double their initial goal of $500. And with the food for medical workers purchased from local restaurants, the girls were able to help struggling business owners, too. “We really have expanded our business more than we ever had,” Hughes said. “We are really excited to keep our business growing.”

FROM LEFT: Eleanor Hughes and Lila DeVega, who will be seniors at Highland Park High School this fall, said they raised nearly $1,300 with bead kit sales. (COURTESY PHOTOS)

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Community Inspired as SMU Freshman Supports Family

Ryan McCord

By Rachel Snyder

COURTESY PHOTO

People Newspapers

Parents: Stacey and Nicholas McCord Town: Highland Park High School: St. Mark’s School of Texas Achievements/Honors: 2020 U.S. Presidential Scholar, 2020 Finalist Young Arts Photography, 2019 Under Armour All American Lacrosse, Varsity Lacrosse, 9,10,11,12; Varsity Football 10,11,12; Honor Roll 9; High Honor Roll 10,11,12; National Merit Commended Scholar, Publications Photographer, Entrepreneur, DJ HalcyonDallas College Acceptance: Vanderbilt University

We are so proud of you and look forward to seeing what is in store for your future! Love, Mom and Dad

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SMU student Joie Lew may have lost any sense of stability when shelter-in-place orders began, but her persistent pursuit of education has drawn an outpouring of community support. Lew, 19, said campus closures during her freshman year forced her to move into a motel with her divorced parents. Her mother is a hairstylist, and her father is an Uber driver, so the pandemic greatly impacted their ability to work. “Our motel wasn’t big enough for the three of us, so then we had to move to a different motel, and then my parents couldn’t afford to pay rent, so then I had to start paying rent,” Lew said. She was able to keep her job working remotely for SMU’s college access programs, which assists first-generation and low-income students. Lew is a first-generation college student herself. “There was just a lot of struggle between work, balancing school, balancing my mental health,” she said. “Trying to cover rent, trying to support my family was super hard, and just really pushing through it was a challenge in itself, but we’ve gotten through a lot of things, and this was just another thing that we had to take on.” Lew said paying for her education wasn’t easy before the pandemic. “There were financial troubles basically since the first day that I stepped on campus, and my parents and I knew that was something we were signing up for,” she said. Despite that, Lew knew she wanted to attend SMU.

Sandy Chan is eager to see daughter Joie Lew continue college. (COURTESY PHOTO) “I decided to go to SMU because it’s a fantastic university, and there are so many opportunities that are afforded to the students who attend there,” she said. “I know that the stigma around SMU was really big and when I was younger, I do have to admit I kind of bought into it, but then I went on a lot of college tours, my parents kind of pushed me to look into and really just make my own opinion of the school.” Lew’s mother, Sandy Chan, was determined her daughter continue her education. “No matter what, she’s not going to stop. She has to go to college,” Chan said. “I never had the thought that, you know, she needed to stop going to college next year. I’m just like, ‘I’ve got to find a way, I’ve got to find a way.’” Things have improved for the family. Lew received a job offer as an assistant at a Dallas law group from an SMU alumnus who heard about her. Another alumnus set up a GoFundMe page that raised $28,150. Lew hopes to work in politics. “I’m super passionate about creating change and making this country better for its people,” she said. “With everything that’s been happening lately, I’ve had a lot of new connections that have been really helpful to helping me move toward my goals, and SMU’s genuinely been the best place for me to really start making these connections that are so important.”

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Congratulations to the 114 members of our 14th graduating class on their college acceptances. In a year of uncertainty and world-wide disruption, we are very proud of our resilient graduates, who have grown in Wisdom, Honor and Service, as they set out to impact our complex global society. Here’s to the Class of 2020! College Acceptance List from our Class of 2020 Abilene Christian University Agnes Scott College American University Arizona State University Auburn University Austin College Baylor University Belmont University Bowdoin College Bradley University Bucknell University Butler University California Polytechnic State University California College of the Arts Centre College Chapman University Clemson University Colorado State University Columbia College Chicago Concordia University Connecticut College Cornell University Creighton University Dallas Baptist University DePaul University DePauw University Drake University Drexel University Duke University Eckerd College Elon University Emerson College Endicott College Florida Atlantic University Florida State University Fordham University Furman University Georgetown Georgetown University Gonzaga University Graceland University Hampton University Harvard University Hawaii Pacific University Hendrix College High Point University

Hofstra University Houston Baptist University Howard University Illinois Wesleyan University Indiana University Johns Hopkins University Lawrence University Lehigh University LeTourneau University Lipscomb University Louisiana State University Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Chicago Loyola University New Orleans Lynn University Maine College of Art Marietta College Maryland Institute College of Art Massachusetts College of Art and Design Miami University Michigan State University Millsaps College Mississippi State University New York University Oglethorpe University Ohio State University Oklahoma State University Ouachita Baptist University Pace University Pacific Northwest College of Art Pennsylvania State University Pepperdine University Pratt Institute Purdue University Queens University of Charlotte Rhode Island School of Design Rhodes College Rice University Rochester Institute of Technology Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Rutgers University Saint Louis University Saint Mary’s College of California Sam Houston State University

Samford University San Diego State University San Jose State University Santa Clara University Savannah College of Art and Design School of the Art Institute of Chicago Seattle Pacific University Sewanee: The University of the South Southern Methodist University Southwest Baptist University Southwestern University St Lawrence University St. Edward’s University St. John’s University St. Mary’s University, San Antonio St. Thomas Aquinas College Stevens Institute of Technology Stony Brook University, The State University of New York Syracuse University Texas A&M University Texas A&M University, Commerce Texas A&M University, Galveston Texas Christian University Texas State University Texas Tech University The George Washington University The Ohio State University The University of Alabama The University of Arizona The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill The University of Tampa The University of Tennessee The University of Texas at Arlington The University of Texas at Austin The University of Texas at Dallas Trinity University Tulane University United States Air Force Academy University of Arkansas University of California, Santa Barbara University of California, Santa Cruz University of California, San Diego

University of Central Arkansas University of Central Florida University of Central Oklahoma University of Colorado University of Denver University of Florida University of Georgia University of Houston University of Iowa University of Kansas University of Kentucky University of Louisville University of Mary Hardin-Baylor University of Massachusetts at Amherst University of Miami University of Michigan University of Minnesota University of Mississippi University of Missouri University of Nevada, Reno University of North Texas University of North Texas at Dallas University of Notre Dame University of Oklahoma University of Oregon University of Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh University of Richmond University of San Diego University of San Francisco University of South Carolina University of Southern California University of the Incarnate Word University of Toledo University of Tulsa University of Utah University of Washington Valparaiso University Virginia Tech Wabash College Washington and Lee University Washington University in St. Louis Westminster College Xavier University of Louisiana

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Feelings of Loss, Uncertainty, Anxiety Burden Moms, Dads, Children Counselors encourage parents to acknowledge stress, model healthy coping By Morgan Pryor People Newspapers

The disruptive shift to virtual schooling burdened students with feelings of loss and forced parents to search for ways to help. “My teenagers at home and in my practice have all said, ‘You know what, I hated school before, now I miss it more than anything in the world,” said Gillian de La Sayette, a licensed professional counselor and Dallas International School (DIS) parent. De La Sayette served as a panelist for the latest installment in an ongoing DIS webinar series for educators, families, and students in the Dallas area. Managing Mental Well-Being Through COVID-19 explored ways adults could help students manage pandemic-induced pressures and anxiety.

Right now, there’s just a lot of those [feelings] going around because of how much collective loss we’re experiencing. Dr. Jennifer Hughes If children are showing symptoms, like “not finding joy in activities like funny movies, not wanting to join in family activities,

Jennifer Hughes, a psychologist and professor at UT Southwestern, and other panelists participate in a webinar on Managing Mental Well-Being Through COVID-19. (COURTESY PHOTO) maybe not speaking at mealtime, things that aren’t normal for that child, then maybe there would be some concern,” de La Sayette said. Other May 28 panelists included Dr. Jennifer Hughes, a psychologist and professor at UT Southwestern, and Kelley Loyd and Kym Brinkley, both Dallas International School counselors. Brinkley has had parents reach out to discuss not only their children’s changes in

behavior, time management, and more but also their personal struggles with similar anxieties. “It doesn’t matter what age we are,” Brinkley said. “I think especially when we’re in a new time or in a time of transition or where there’s lots of unknowns, just being able to say, ‘Yeah,’ or ‘Me too,’ or just to be with someone and listen” is essential and understanding one another’s feelings can help facilitate discussions.

When parents feel overwhelmed or f rustrated, de La Sayette recommends taking time for themselves. “All of those things that we tell our kids it’s OK to do when they’re feeling frustrated, it’s OK for us to do that too because if we’re not taking care of our emotional health, it’s going to be hard to take care of their emotional health,” de La Sayette said. Hughes suggested parents can help children focus on things that have stayed the same such as friendships and family. “Some of the things that are important are still around and there,” Hughes said. “Your interactions with those things may be changing, but you do still have that.” Panelists urged parents to use summer to prepare children for the return to school in the fall by taking such steps as wearing masks on short outings so that precautions can become second nature. “There’s an age where you really like structure, you like the rules, you like people to follow the rules, so in ways, this plays into that developmental age very nicely,” Hughes said. It’s OK for children to grieve the loss of missed occasions or routines, and parents should help them process and validate those emotions, panelists said. “It so does start with that ability to notice a feeling and label it,” Hughes said. “Right now, there’s just a lot of those [feelings] going around because of how much collective loss we’re experiencing.”

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HPHS Graduation CELEBRATING THE CLASS OF 2020

ogether, but spaced apart to prevent potential spread of COVID-19, the Highland Park High School class of 2020 walked the stage at AT&T Stadium June 5. Senior class secretary Charlotte Glieber noted the achievements of the class during the commencement ceremony. “We are here tonight to celebrate a class that is both unique and vivacious,” Glieber said. “We are a graduating

class of state champions, artists, scholars, and musicians who will continue to grow and succeed beyond the walls of our Highland Park education.” The class completed approximately 60,267 community service hours, had 12 National Merit semi-finalists, and five all-state athletes in football and soccer. The class of 2020 also received more than $21 million in scholarships. The top 10 members of the class, in

alphabetical order, include Lillian Grace Derr, Peyton Joseph Dooley, Jeremy Sun Rubin, Amy Siyue Li, Stacy Sitong Wang, Christian Everett Wright, Kristin Zhang Wu, Ashley Lee Xie, Jean Ye, and Elsa Zhang. Graduates Margaret Chambless and Campbell Saustad received the Blanket Award, which was first presented in 1938 and recognizes student achievement in character, leadership, scholarship, and service.

(PHOTOS: MELISSA MACATEE, RACHEL SNYDER, MATTIE TERRELL, SHAYE WATTSON; SENIOR PORTRAITS: COURTNEY TEESDALE PHOTOGRAPHY)

Abdelrahman Adnan Abdelqadar

Michael Money Adams Jr.

Mary Kate Addison

Andrew Ford Albritton

Katherine Allen

Cooper Blake Anderson

Jerral Paxton Anderson

Joshua Bryce Anderson

William Fisher Anderson

Gracyn Noel Applegate

Finley Lane Arnold

Patrick Burke Arthur

Rishi Manish Assar

Rhett Dillner Bailey

Emily Olivia Baird

Rhodes Semmes Baker V

Brock Dalition Bakich

Silas Ram Wagner Bales

Kaitlyn Elise Ballard

Connor Nicholson Baroody

Summer Elizabeth Barrow

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Brant Bradley Barton

Michael Bassett

Blakely Keleen Beal

Jackson Smith Beall

Elizabeth Noelle Becker

Brynnley Marie Beckman

John Robert Beecherl

Andrew Scot Bell

Melissa Mae Bell

William Geary Berry IV

Emily Grace Berryman

Avery Camille Johnston Besson

Caroline Beverly

Henry Blaise Bishop

Katherine Elizabeth Black

Ivanna Venissa Bobadilla

Karsen McKenzy Bock

Connor Kilpatrick Boersen

George Griffin Bollman

John Andrew Bonnet IV

Nicholas Gordon Bowman

Ryan Elizabeth Bozman

Olivia Summers Briggs

Olivia Claire Brinkman

Sophia Catherine Brinkman

Brinkley Lynn Brown

Catheryne Grace Brown

Samuel August Brown

Spencer Riley Buchholz

Elisabeth Ann Burke

Samuel Noah Busbee

Jack Andrew Bush

Natalie Paige Bush

Paris Nicole Bussell

Mary Louise Caffey

Jibder Calderon

Luke Coleman Cameron

Sara Stewart Carlisle

Ella Quinn Carroll

Julia Patrice Cary

Evan R. Oliai Parents: Sarah and Bob Oliai Town: University Park High School: HPHS Achievements/Honors: Magna Cum Laude, HPISD 2020 Cyperpatriot, Team 6th place South Region, Latin State Competition 2018, 2019, National Latin Exam 2018, 2019 College Acceptance: Texas A & M Commencement Date: June 5, 2020 Commencement Location: AT&T Stadium

BRETT MORGAN PHOTOGRAPHY

Congratulations Evan! We are proud of your hard work and graduating Magna Cum Laude. Love: Mom, Dad and Sophia

Julia Cary Parents: Dave and Stacy Cary Town: Highland Park High School: HPHS Achievements/Honors: Julia Cary is a natural athlete, an artist, a Girl Scout, and just a tad competitive! Varsity Golf all four years, captain her senior year. Gold Award project painting a mural for The Family Place school. Mentored by world-famous Polish portrait artist, Maciej Maga

PHOTOGRAPHER: KRISTEN REID

College Acceptance: The Academy of Fine Arts Krakow Poland, where she plans on receiving her Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in architecture and painting. Commencement Date: June 5, 2020 Commencement Location: AT&T Stadium

What a beautiful soul you are! We are so proud of you to find your passion and work so hard on your talents. We let you go, only because we know you will soar farther than we can imagine!

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Campbell Castleman

Ford Paul Chambers

Margaret Ann Chambless

Danielle Nicole Champine

Hailey Brooke Chaney

Nicholas Kenzo Chang

Riley Anne Cheek

Cullen Ferguson Ciolfi

Robert Charles Clarke III

John Wallace Hayden Clyce

Caleb Steven Coale

Elizabeth Claire Collins

Madeline Elaine Collins

Patricia Grace Condon

Clint Williams Conger

Olivia Christine Conner

Caroline Sloan Conway

Camille Elizabeth Cooper

Jonathon Truett Cooper

Joseph Robert Copeland

Owen Andrew Copley

Diego Saul Cordero

Katherine Eve Corey

Sofia Cortes Santos

Nell Foster Covington

Bergen Sierra Cowell

Caroline Amelia Cox

Sheridan Carey Cox

Robert “Bo” Clarke

Sydney Carolyn Cox

Ava Christine Craycroft

Anna Victoria Croasdale

Ava Capp Crofford

CAROL HENSLEY PHOTOGRAPHY

Parents: Kristy and Rob Clarke Town: University Park High School: HPHS Achievements/Honors: Member of the Varsity Swim and Track & Field Teams all 4 years, Swimming: 2019 - 1st team All Region - 100 Breaststroke, 2020 - All District / District Champ 50 Free and 100 Breaststroke, 2020 - 1st team All Region 50 free and 100 Breaststroke, 2020 - Regional Champion - 100 Breaststroke, 2020 - 1st team All State - 100 Breaststroke, 2020 - State Meet - 6th place 100 breaststroke; Track and field: 2019 - 1st team All District and 1st Team All Area - 110 Hurdles College Acceptance: University of Arkansas Commencement Date: June 5, 2020 Commencement Location: AT&T Stadium

Bo, we are so proud of you and cannot wait to see what the future holds for you. Shine on! We love you so much!

Ethan Vicente Justin Wayne Crump

Juliana Isabella Cruz

Luke Wesley Cummins

Parents: Bob & Michele Vicente Town: University Park High School: HPHS Achievements/Honors: Magna Cum Laude, National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Rho Kappa, English Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Varsity Tennis Team, North Texas Food Bank Young Advocates Council College Acceptance: University of

Jack Matthew Cunningham

Southern California

Commencement Date: June 5, 2020 Commencement Location: AT&T Stadium

Dawson Amelia Dabboussi

Milaan Kunal Dahiya

William Thomas Alexander Dalton

Federico Weldon De La Vega

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We couldn’t be more proud of you, Ethan!

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Alanna Isabelle Deal

Ryan Miller Deitch

Daniele Blair DeMesy

Lillian Grace Derr

Travis Dewey Dickey IV

Nicanor Caraig Digno Jr.

Rylie Mae Dittrich

Spencer Leigh Dittrich

Hayes Callaway Donham

Peyton Joseph Dooley

Prince Dorbah

Caroline Frances Dugan

James Richard Durand

Presley Alise Echols

Kiley Kathleen Eckert

Jared Somers Elliott

Katie Elizabeth Elliott

Michael David Emerson

Ethan Micah Bono Epstein

Mia Nicole Esposito

Victoria Ann Ewer

Zachary Phillip Ewing

Michael Andrew Favors II

Cooper Durham Feagans

Ellie Rose Fenton

John Cade Ferguson

Cole David Anthony Filley

Thomas Patrick Flood Jr.

Chase Foght

Randall Scott Fojtasek Jr.

Caroline Anne Foley

Deven Charles Foley

Sophie Elyse Folts

Stephen Luke Ford

Ciara Noelle Fortenberry

Elizabeth Barnett Foster

Lucas Franca Francisco

Thomas Benton Freeman

Ian Jacob Wolf Frey

Henri William Friedman

Matthew John Fringer

Caroline Barrie Fromm

Cody Neill Fuller

Thomas Burton Gale

Luke Foster Gambrell

Kyle James Garberding

George Elliott Gardiner

Emma Claire Ghighi

Rebecca Jewell Gill

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Liam Bernard Gilligan

Nita Monroe Glass

Harold Wilson Glasscock

Charlotte Mitchell Glieber

Martha Josephine Gooch

James Henry Goodson

Joseph Harris Gould

Samuel Scott Graham

James Mychal Grant

Rebecca Lee Greaves

Mary Patricia Green

Nicholas Darin Gregory

Charles William Griege III

Gregory Glenn Groth

Barrett Catherine Groves

Margaret Neuhoff Groves

Jack Connor Gurley

Tyler Delayne Gustafson

Jacob Evan Hager

Campbell Tatum Haggar

Jackson Gregory Hall

Dylan Michael Ham

John Matthew Hamilton

Edward Hanson

Storey Louise Harbison

Olivia Grace Hardenburg

Walker McKay Harman

Daniel Spencer Harper

Erin Marie Harper

Carson Coverdale Hart

Abigail Anne Hatch

Benjamin Grossman Hayden

Samuel Leonard Haynes

Emily Annabel Hea

Hunter Phillip Heath

Emma Marie Navratil

Thomas Burton Gale Parents: Tom and Carla Gale

Parents: David and Akxeeta Navratil

Town: University Park High School: HPHS

Town: Dallas

Achievements/Honors: Highland Park Marching Band - 2nd in TX Marching Band Competition (Trumpet Player), MAPS Program - Engineering Tract, University of Alabama Presidential Scholar Award and Honors College HIghlander Band Scottie Award

High School: HPHS Commencement Date: June 5, 2020 Commencement Location: AT&T Stadium COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to new and bold adventures.

College Acceptance: The University of Alabama Mechanical Engineering Major Commencement Date: June 5, 2020 Commencement Location: AT&T Stadium

Burton, we are so proud of you, and wish you much success and happiness at The University of Alabama and everywhere else life may take you after high school graduation. We are here for you and love you always.-Mom and Dad

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Juliet Anne Heatley

Hudson Taylor Hefner

Egan Aldrich Helgemoe

Avery Grace Hellmuth

Hayden Lyons Henley

Francis Oliver Henry

James Naughton Henry III

Madelyn Grace Heraty

Sayra Mariana Herrera

Christopher Nicholas Eric Hickey

Samuel Win Higgins

Samuel E. Hinkhouse

Callan Brooks Hirschey

Sebastian Russell Hobbs

Lauren Elizabeth Hoenshell

Adams Gathright Holman

Georgia Kelly Holsomback

Jackson Brevard Hoover

Spencer Joseph Hopkins

Katherine Alane Howell

Houston Hart Hummel

Alan James Hunt

Harris Michiel Hurley

Matthew Talbot Hurt

Alexander William Iredale

Ava Isabella Iversen

William David Jackman II

Cole Parker Jackson

Mitchell Carlin Jackson

Hunter Reece Jacobskind

Brett Stanley Jacot

Sophie Navoa Jejurikar

David Jiang

Hope Ling Jin

Sidney Elizabeth Jing

Dylan James Jirovec

Andrew Chambers Johnson

Madison Anne Johnson

Nicholas Carl Johnson

Meritt Ann Johnston

Olivia Caroline Jolas

McKenna Allen Jordan

Meredith Banks Jordan

Annika Celestine Juergens

Chloe Nicole Kanaan

Lauren Elizabeth Kandel

Jessica Alexander Kaul

Makenna Reese Keating

Margaret Elaine Kemp

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Katherine Suzanne Kennedy

Joshua William Kibby

William Beckett Kibler

Cortland Crozier Kimzey

Sloane Elizabeth Kipp

Justin Henry Kliewer

Caelan Thimmaiah Konganda

Isabella Kontorovsky

Claire Isobel Kornman

Katherine Lyle Kraft

Trevor Hudson Kraus

Patrick Philipp Krejs

Taylor Jessica Krick

Jourdan Kealey Krueger

Olivia Ellis Kugler

Katherine Tenison Laird

Mark Lam

Katherine Cecilia Lampe

Sara Sloan Landen

Jackson Beauregard Lane

Richard Johnston Lane III

Eric Anthony Lara

Nelson Stephen Lauro

Alexandra Jane Lavish

Christian Kar Hou Lee

Paul Carrington Lee III

William Hayden LeMaster

Thomas Edward Lembcke

Colton Robert Leonard

Caroline Berry Lett

Elizabeth Jeong Lewis

Amy Siyue Li

Hudson Yuill Lightfoot

Alyssa Paige Lindblom

Va l

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Mary Warriner Kemp

Dylan G. Spalding

PHOTOGRAPHER: JEREMY LOCK

Catherine Brooks Waco

Parents: Dawn Weeks Spalding & S. Spalding Town: University Park

Parents: Gina & Marc

High School: HPHS

College Acceptance: University of Kansas, Business Major Commencement Date: June 5, 2020 Commencement Location: AT&T Stadium

College Acceptance: Auburn

Dear Dylan, You are a very bright young man and we all are so proud of you. Your future is brighter than ever. Follow your dreams. Enjoy your life! Love, Mom & Dad

Town: University Park

Commencement Date: June 5, 2020 Commencement Location: AT&T Stadium

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Congratulations! So proud of you, Love, Mom & Dad

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Sophia Jacqueline Lindley

Ashby Lindsey

Philip Axel Lindstrom

Caroline Grace Lochausen

Leslie Anne Lodwick

Aubry Redd Loewen

Sydney Elizabeth Love

Anthony Ricardo Lowder

Claire Louise Lozelle

Christopher Beck Lucas

Olivia Faith Luk

Grayson Elisabeth Luter

Robert Eugene Lyle III

Malena Nicole Maese

Carlie Reese Malone

Mary Elaine Malone

Chloe Marie Malouf

Margot Kennedy Marron

William Daniel Marshall

Caroline Shatto Massey

Matthew Burbidge Mathison

We’ve been through a lot. We’ve had to face a lot of adversity kind of from the beginning of the year…I think that was kind of hard to adjust to…(but) I think it’s just made us a lot stronger and brought our class together. We have a really amazing class, and I’m really lucky to have been a part of it. Isabella Yates, Senior Class President

Claire Peterson Maxwell

Matthew Augustus Mazzucchi Jr.

Rylin Colleen McArthur

Matthew Alden McCall

Cade Austin McCarter

Saharat Somjing McCarthy

Anna Caroline McCormick

Charlotte Grey McCullough

Mary Frances McElroy

Olivia Anne McFall

Eleanore Arden McFarland

Cassie Anna McIntosh

Lorrin Shaye Margaret McKinney

Sarah Elizabeth McKinney

Lauren Smith McMahon

Jordan Afton Meacham

Elizabeth Jane Means

Olivia Kathryn Melley

James Austin Melton

Lily Anne Meneghetti

Cooper Jon Mercier

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Benjamin Alexander Merritt

Jennifer Ann Mickel

Edward Blake Miller

Madelyn Ilana Miller

Oliver Harrell Miller

Rebekah Montana Miller

Tobin Kipp Miller

Lauren Avery Mitchell

Devin Roark Monk

Corbin Daniel Montayne

Jensen Baker Moock Jr.

Alexander Cole Moore

Margaret Elizabeth Moore

Aidan Christopher Morrill

Chandler Addison Morris

Emily Morrow

Ethan Alexander Muse

Kareena Nikita Nair

Emma Marie Navratil

Luke Martin Neblett

Michael Lake Needleman

Ashley Gail Nelson

Ava Elizabeth Nelson

Trey Edward Nemeth

Ashlee Elizabeth Newton

Julia Nhu-y Nguyen

Phoebe Minh-Anh Nguyen

Vivian Le Nguyen

Michael Bassett

Parent: Gary Bassett Town: Dallas High School: HPHS Achievements/Honors: Varsity Football, Varsity Track, NHS

John Paul Noonan

Katherine Rebecca Nugent

Lily Marilyn Nussbaum

College Acceptance: SMU Football

Ryan Alexander Olds

Commencement Date: June 5, 2020 Commencement Location: AT&T Stadium

COURTESY PHOTO

Michael, you are driven, determined, and good to the core. Every Dad’s dream.

Andrew Vincent Washburne Evan Robert Oliai

Megan Kelly O’Neal

Gillian Taylor Owsley

Parents: Heather and Ray

Melenaite Pahulu

Town: Highland Park High School: HPHS Achievements/Honors: HP Powerlifting Captain HP Football Player Committee College Acceptance: SMU Commencement Date: June 5, 2020 Commencement Location: AT&T Stadium

Samuel Sevier Parker

Anjali Rasesh Patel

Krishan Dhiren Patel

Andrew Robert Patterson

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Congratulations Andrew! We Love You!

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Maciej Antoni Pawlowski

Jack Dylan Payne

Robert Steele Peacock

Beau Hayden Pedigo

Michael Alan Peinado Jr.

Christopher Wilton Peters

Olivia Turner Pettijohn

Katherine Grace Petty

Luke Holland Philbin

John Luke Piepgras

Jon Patrick Pierce

Alexandra Marie Nicole Pinedo

Ryan Sherah Pittman

Katelyn Nicole Porter

Mackenzie Scott Porter

Seth Oliver Powell

Carter Britton Puckett

Jackson Robert Puckett

Andrea Raiff

Holt Gibson Randall

Arden Elise Rasmussen

In the face of difficulty, I think that it’s especially important to focus on what we can control because in the midst of all these challenges, you made it. Since we are a generation living in a watershed moment… let’s use the strength… to set our hearts on effecting change. Salutatorian Jean Ye

Kendyl Brienna Reaugh

Jordan Emily Redell

Caroline Bel Reed

Morgan Ashby Rehme

Itai Levi Reubin

Juliet Theodora Richardson

Jay Scott Roden

Jorge Luis Rodriguez

Braden Alexander Roever

Olin Peter Rolseth

Alexander Carl Roos

John Phillip Rourke

Emma Sutherland Rowe

Daryn Leigh Rowlett

Jeremy Sun Rubin

Margaret Anne Ruk

Charles Hamilton Russell

Laura Ann Russell

Maryrose Rutledge

Roman Joseph Sabatini

Payton Thomas Saladna

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Javier Enrique Sanchez Jr.

William Evans Sargent

Lucilla Nichole Sartain

Campbell Banks Saustad

Case Milton Savage

Grant Thomas Savage

Peyton Ann Saylors

Gerald Robert Schiff

Isabel Madison Schirmer

Christine Evelyn Schlehuber

Donal Ray Schmidt

Mary Reagan Schmidt

Benjamin Edward Schneider II

Matthew Christopher Schultz

Andrew Joseph Scott

Kyle Benjamin Sewall

Maaya Rinoo Shah

John Thomas Sharpe II

Alexis Janay Sharrieff

Robert Zachary Shawver

Logan Nicole Sheahan

David Scott Sherer

Audrey Elizabeth Shirer

Erika Isabel Shirer

Karen Elizabeth Shirley

Addyson Nicole Short

Ronald Gordon Short

Ava Marie Sims

Heather Rene Skidmore

Benjamin Stacy Smith

Isobel Stewart Smith

Jacob Smith

John Robert Smith

Maxson John-Lafayette Smith

William Boone Snyder

Robert Daniel Sours

Tatum Elice Sowden

Phoebe Elizabeth Spackman

Dylan Guy Spalding

Breanne Nicole Spence

Will Braeden Steinhart

Parker Daniel Stephenson

Lauren Elaine Stevenson

Kate Frances Struthers

Kate Wesley Summers

Sophia Hope Sumrow

Sterling Anthony Sutcliffe

Olivia Vanessa Swarovski-Piedra

Charles Stewart Swift

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Max Julia Szerlip

Sadie Louise Szewczyk

Lydia Michelle Szuwalski

Daisy Vivian Frances Talley

Jack Harrison Tanner

Victoria Vanessa Taverna

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Zachary Taylor Thomas

Liam Anders Thompson

Howard Cannon Thornhill

Margaret Rosemary Thornton

Andrea Trevino

Robert Lee Triplett IV

Michael Ryan Tsang

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Hailey Hunter Turco

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While we cannot gather and experience the energy as we support one another and recognize the individual and collective accomplishments of the class of 2020, we were all so proud of what you’ve done…This has been one of the most amazing classes that I’ve worked with in my over 25 years as an educator. Walter Kelly, HPHS Principal

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Carter Harrison Weigand

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Georgia Elizabeth Wellborn

Annemarie Rose Whalen

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Design drawings show some of the structures planned for this year’s Parade of Playhouses. Butscher Construction, Crest Cadillac / Crest Infiniti / Crest Volvo, and Jeff and Jordan Kindig will contribute playhouses. (COURTESY PHOTOS)

orthPark Center leaders see works of art when they view the tiny “houses” displayed at the mall each summer to raise money for Dallas CASA. Children, of course, know they are more than that. Whether shaped like hospitals, beach bungalows, or three-dimensional gardens, the professionally designed and built

structures are dream playhouses that could make any backyard more fun and beautiful. For 25 years, the Parade of Playhouses, Dallas CASA’s signature awareness and fundraising event, has drawn the attention of millions of North Texans to the needs of children living in foster care. CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates. The agency’s trained

volunteers get to know young clients removed from unsafe homes and make recommendations to help judges decide the best outcomes for safe and permanent homes. This year’s parade, scheduled July 10 through July 26, again will take place at NorthPark but with limited-contact safety precautions for staff, volunteers, and guests

Harvest House: Balfour Beatty, Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc., Harmon due to the global COVID-19 outbreak. NorthPark, known for its dramatic art displays, plans to highlight three playhouses on site while showcasing the others with photographs and video. Workers will display the three like the mall’s art installations, said Rosanne Lewis, public relations manager for Dallas CASA. “It will allow the playhouses to be enjoyed - while still out of reach,” she said, calling that “a fun response as everyone is working to follow all CDC guidelines and keep the safety of the community as the top priority.” Houses this year include a “harvest house” that celebrates sustainable farming and renewable energy and a playhouse with a skybox. Tickets for a chance to win one of the houses cost $5 each or five for $20. Visit dallascasa.org. – Staff report

Titas/Dance Unbound's Schedule Up in the Air; Gala Moved to August By Bethany Erickson People Newspapers

When the venerated Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will take the stage in Dallas has been up in the air - at times, literally. The troupe was due to perform and conduct a master class in Dallas as part of TITAS/Dance Unbound’s 2019-2020 season when shelter-in-place orders came in March. The organization brings dance companies to Dallas for performances and masterclasses. “We had to deal with these things that were happening on a rolling basis - they didn’t all just flip a switch and were gone,” said Charles Santos, executive director of TITAS. “The first one happened when the United States closed the border to China, so that knocked China’s Beijing Dance Company out of being able to come in February. “But then Alvin Ailey canceled

Dancers from the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater (pictured) were in the air on the way to Dallas when their show and master classes were canceled due to COVID-19. (COURTESY PHOTO) while the dancers were in the air to come here,” he continued. “The Koreans were canceled because the border was closed. By the time the Canadians were supposed to come for Rubberband, we were already in shelter-in-place, and everything was shut down.” The organization’s annual Command Performance gala, which showcases artists from

leading companies in an evening dubbed “the pyrotechnics of dance,” was slated for June - and is now set for Aug. 29. “The gala was the final one,” Santos said, adding that to keep afloat, the organization needed to reach out to patrons in hopes they would donate or defer their tickets instead of asking for refunds. “People were very generous,

and we are still waiting to hear from a few of them,” he said. “We have been very fortunate that a lot of our patrons have donated or deferred.” Planning for the future, when it’s not known how or when a second wave of the coronavirus could happen, has been a challenge. “For next year’s season, we have decided not to present any inter-

national companies because we don’t feel secure that they’re going to get visas to come here,” Santos said. “We’re going to have to do a quarantine or potentially a second wave and potentially a border close and whatnot. So we’re going to celebrate American artists next year.” Santos said he is on the phone daily with other theaters working to come up with some best practices for fundraising - and returning to the stage. “Everything is on the table,” he said. “I was talking to a national group of presenters across North America, and I said, ‘Here’s what we’re doing contractually with artists, and we’re doing this, and this and this,’ and one person said, ‘Oh, we’ve never done that.’ “And I said, ‘You know, we all have to stop saying that because we’ve never been in a pandemic situation - most of us in our lifetime. Everything is on the table.’”

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Living Well

ALISON SLOAN EXPLORES MENTAL HEALTH IN NEW ALBUM ‘HEADSPACE’ Highland Park musician aims to destigmatize illnesses through her music By Morgan Pryor People Newspapers

hough the pandemic slowed many lives down, the last couple months proved busy for Alison Sloan. While finishing a bachelor’s degree in acting from Oklahoma City University, the singer-songwriter on May 1 released her sophomore concept album HEADSPACE. It features eight multi-genre tracks about relationships with mental illnesses and disorders. Inspiration for the album came from others’ tendency to romanticize mental illness, particularly on social media. The Highland Park High School graduate said, “I decided that I want to actually romanticize them, so each [song] sounds like it’s regarding another person or relationship with another person, but it’s actually dedicated to a specific mental illness.” Though promoting music during the coronavirus pandemic felt odd to her, Sloan is glad to contribute to the discussion about mental health, having received feedback from people that “said that [the album] came to them in a time where they really needed it.” “You have to make sure that

the person that you are is someone that you like, and I think that mental health right now, when that’s the only thing you’re able to face right now, was very important for people to do,” Sloan said. HEADSPACE continues her collaboration with Oklahoma-based studio Skyloft Recordings, producer of her 2019 album, Mindbody.

The new album reflects her multidisciplinary arts background by employing a variety of genres with lyrics similar to dialogue in plays. “I grew up on a lot of hard rock music as well as a lot of music like Fiona Apple and Regina Spektor and all these wonderful female singer-songwriters that wrote these intricate melodies and didn’t really feel like they needed to con-

form to one specific way to write a song,” Sloan said. Sloan said that she wanted the beginning of the album to be something listeners could groove to before shifting to a darker and more serious tone in the latter half. “It was kind of a bit of a metaphor,” Sloan said. “It’s really easy to romanticize something, but at the end of the day, it’s still a mental illness that you have to deal with, and you have to deal with the negative sides of.” Since early on in her life, Sloan has felt comfortable using art as an emotional outlet. Having been introduced to musical theater as a child and participating in choir at church and school, she was able to turn to them in times of need while also developing an appreciation for all art forms. “I was bullied quite a lot, so I did feel very comfortable resorting to music to let out however I was feeling at the time,” Sloan said. After graduating, Sloan plans to move to Chicago. She has several project ideas lined up for the future, including a concept album about Vincent van Gogh. “Same thing with Shakespeare; I already have some songs written for that,” Sloan said. “It’s very interesting to be creating at this time, but it’s really fun.”

With a degree in hand and second concept album released, Alison Sloan says a planned move to Chicago could bring music inspired by Vincent van Gogh and William Shakespeare. (COURTESY PHOTOS)

Getting Too Much Home Time? Parents, children need healthy routines, breaks By Samantha Ponce

For an hour or two, two sitters will come over, bring crafts, and prepare lesson plans to engage with the children for some fun and safe social interactions. With the spread of COVID-19, you would think that the business would take a big hit.

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Even with playgrounds reopening and sports slowly resuming, many are still balancing working at home with keeping children busy and getting them in bed on time. Rachel Logan, who launched Sitter Central Dallas more than a dozen years ago, has solutions for tired parents who need grown-up time and happy children. For parents who have bundles of joy whose energy is building up and keeping them wide awake at night, Logan suggests getting children out after breakfast. Taking them for a walk, jumping on the trampoline, and spending time outdoors will help relieve built-up energy, she said. After dinner, she recommends going on a family walk or bike ride to help burn more energy. “These kids have so much built-up energy because they are not used to being home the whole day,” Logan said. “Consistency is key for children. Everybody’s life has been turned upside down, including theirs.” Sticking with a schedule, limiting screen time, and getting that fresh air is essential to

FROM LEFT: Rachel Logan founded Sitter Central Dallas more than a dozen years ago. (COURTESY PHOTOS) keeping children emotionally stable and active. For parents who are dying for a night out, Logan suggests separating from the children at least one night a week. Whether that is ordering take out, packing a picnic, or taking a walk. Having a sitter come over for a few hours, and having that quality time with your spouse can strengthen relationships. Martha Jackson, co-host of The Bubble

Lounge podcast for Park Cities women, said the babysitting service is known for hiring SMU students, hosting a Parent Lecture series on such topics as picky eating, and participating in such community events as school carnivals and PTA meetings. Recently, the Park Cities company has offered in-home private camps for parents who want their children to stay productive and busy.

Consistency is key for children. Everybody’s life has been turned upside down, including theirs. Rachel Logan Luckily, the online service – sittercentraldallas.com – has managed to continue providing services for busy parents while taking careful precautions and mostly pairing sitters with the same families each time to decrease contacts. “We ask sitters to shower immediately before going to a job (and) wash their hands when they get to their job,” Logan said. “We are asking the sitters to help the kids learn to wash their hands and create it as a habit.”

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CAROLINE CULWELL – DYLAN BAGNASCO

aroline Christianson Culwell and John Dylan Bagnasco exchanged wedding vows on January 25, 2020, at Hickory Street Annex, in Dallas, Texas. The complex, constructed in 1921, served as the first distribution center for Gulf Oil Corporation. Reverend Phil Dieke officiated the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wendell Culwell of Dallas, Texas. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brantley Cleveland Booe Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wendell Culwell, all of Dallas. The groom is the son of Dr. and Mrs. John Francis Bagnasco of Waco, Texas. He is the grandson of Mrs. Chester Boutwell Griffin and the late Mr. Chester B. Griffin of Fort Pierce, Florida, and Dr. and Mrs. Francis Martin Bagnasco of Long Island, New York. Caroline was presented in marriage by her parents and escorted down the aisle by her father. For her wedding dress, she chose an heirloom gown, which was first worn by her maternal aunt in 1982. Her mother wore the gown at her wedding in 1984. The dress was stored for many years until the next generation was old enough to marry. Caroline’s sisters each had the gown restyled to fit their personality by Patti Flowers Design Studio for their weddings

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in 2014 and 2016. Patti Flowers Design Studio once again updated the dress for Caroline. Her candlelight gown featured a fitted bodice of French Alencon lace and tiny seed pearls with a deep V-neckline of sheer illusion. The long sleeves of silk English

net overlay with Schiffli Lace and hand-beaded pearls were complimented at the fitted wrist with French Alencon lace and tiny bridal buttons. The original scalloped paneled skirt of silk English net and Schiffli lace was accented throughout with

Alencon lace and delicate clusters of seed pearls falling from a natural waist to slipper length. Accents of beaded Alencon lace swept from gentle gathers to a chapel-length train in scalloped panels of lace. Caroline wore the original veil of ivory silk illusion worn by her mother and her sisters. The delicate scallop-edged design was adorned with clusters of seed pearls and cascaded down past the length of her train. For the tradition of “something blue,” each bride’s initials and the date they married is monogrammed in light blue on the inside of the gown. Assisting the bride as matrons of honor were the bride’s sisters Blair Culwell Staky and Katherine Culwell Porter. Her bridesmaids included Haley Nicole Ast, Michelle Marie Canterna, Sara Elizabeth Griffin, Angela Rose Richter, Tessa Marie Taylor, and Olivia Frances Thompson. Attending the groom as best man was Joseph Tyler Bagnasco, the groom’s brother. His groomsmen included Richard Tyler Doyle, Justin Gregory Dvorsky, Nicholas Brandon Marino, Nathaniel Forrest Page, Steven Michael Richter, and Ty Alan Taylor. Bonnie, the groom’s dog of 6 years, celebrated the evening

wearing a beautiful collar of eucalyptus and baby’s breath tied with a navy satin ribbon created by The Garden Gate. Caroline is a 2011 graduate of Highland Park High School. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Texas Christian University in 2015 and a Master of Science degree in SpeechLanguage Pathology from the University of Tennessee in 2017. She is a Speech Pathologist at the KidTherapy Rehabilitation Center in Austin, Texas. Dylan is a 2011 graduate of Reicher Catholic High School in Waco, Texas. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Texas Christian University in 2015 and a Masters of Landscape Architecture degree from the University of Tennessee in 2018. Dylan was awarded the Chancellors Fellowship 20162018 and the Hawkins Partners Award for Professional Design Promise 2018 while at the University of Tennessee. He is a designer for Design Workshop, a national landscape architecture and planning firm. After a wedding trip to Costa Rica, the newlyweds now reside in Austin, Texas.

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With Pandemic Preventing Pampering in Person, Spa Goes Virtual Hopemore offers oncology and everyday esthetic services in-person, online By Morgan Pryor

future, Doyle thinks clients still crave the touch and experience a visit to a spa provides.

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Even limited to online interaction, cosmetologist and oncology-trained esthetician Jeanna Doyle conducted a skin consult, taught the client to recreate eyebrows with makeup, and helped her find a wig. Despite working in an industry that’s “licensed to touch,” Doyle’s specialty spa, The Hopemore, has services that are particularly suited to the pandemic circumstances. It also ships products to clients. “What was really fortunate for us in the way we had designed the business all along was that we would be able to communicate with our clients, so we have been able to service them through this time,” Doyle said. The Hopemore provides both oncology-focused and everyday esthetics, offering a variety of skincare treatments, wig consults, regular and corrective makeup for those experiencing injury, illness, or elective procedures. “A lot of times, a woman will feel like going out before she looks like it, so she may still have bruising or telltale signs of surgery, so my kind of wheelhouse is that corrective makeup piece,” Doyle said. She has worked with women who had cancer throughout her

Jeanna Doyle opened Hopemore in November to serve clients with and without cancer. (COURTESY PHOTOS) career and, before opening last November, approached co-founder Gina Betts, a Park Cities attorney, with the concept. “I wanted something that also offered them anonymity,” Doyle added. “So I thought if I could have a place that offered everyday esthetics and the oncology-focused esthetics, then when people come to the spa, they wouldn’t know if it was because someone had cancer or they just wanted our other services.” Doyle knew that a certain amount of their clientele would be

immune-suppressed, so virtual care options would prove crucial. “This is a great service for them to be able to stay at home and still get the care they need through our recommendations and protocols we set up for them,” Doyle said. The Hopemore, with four treatment rooms in a corner of Neiman Marcus’ downtown flagship, reopened June 2, a bit later than some spas. Doyle wanted time to evaluate the situation and what it would look like once in-person services resumed. The spa’s set up and pre-

cautions are similar to how the place operated before. It still uses separate waiting areas and sanitization protocols, and estheticians and clients now wear masks and gloves. In that regard, virtual consults have an added advantage — no masks, Doyle said. “You see the person, you get to connect with them in a way that’s really kind of a cool platform, and it’s amazing that we have the technology and are able to do this.” Even though she expects more spas to offer virtual services in the

I thought if I could have a place that offered everyday esthetics and the oncology-focused esthetics, then when people come to the spa, they wouldn’t know if it was because someone had cancer or they just wanted our other services. Jeanna Doyle “I think people have shown through all their posts and stuff that they miss going in and, you know, having their hair done or having their skincare service done,” Doyle said. “I think that’s never going to go away.”

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WHITFIELD HARRAL CLARK

hitfield Harral Clark passed away on May 24, 2020, after a long and brave battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, which disguised itself as Parkinson’s Disease. He was born in 1934 in Dallas, Texas, to a legendary legal family as the son of William H. and Martha Harral Clark. After his father passed away in a plane crash when he was just a young boy, his uncle, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Tom Clark, became a second father to him. While at12/1934 - 05/24 /2020 tending the University of Texas, Whit joined the Phi Delta Theta fraternity and proudly dined with family members at the Littlefield House on campus, which was later donated to the university. He went on to graduate from the University of Texas Law School and join the Air Force. After a few years in D.C. working in the Justice Department under Attorney General Robert Kennedy, he returned home to Dallas, where he joined the family law firm, Clark, West & Keller. Whit married Sue Brown on June 23, 1965. The two would become parents to two daughters and be blessed with seven grandchildren who affectionately called Whit “Pops”. After Sue passed away from cancer in 2004, Whit found love again with Christina Molsen, whom he married on December 22, 2011. From this marriage, Whit welcomed into his family two new daughters, two sons-in-law, and two more grandchildren to call him “Pops.” Whit was a man of few words, but when he did

tell a story, he could capture a room with his life experiences and dry sense of humor. He was known for his intelligence, loyalty, and generosity. In his earlier years, he was a natural athlete who enjoyed golf, tennis, jogging, and in his later years, art and music. He famously re-fashioned his daughters’ landscaping through his own sweat and grit, loved spoiling his grandchildren, and eating ice cream or an Empire Baking Co apple tart at night. Whit had a lifelong passion for playing cards with friends and was a member of the Dallas Country Club and the Idlewild Club. Whit was preceded in death by his parents, William Henry Clark Jr. and Martha Clark, brothers George Littlefield Clark and William Henry Clark III, and his wife, Sue Shillard Brown Clark. He is survived by his wife, Christina Molsen Clark, and by his children and grandchildren: Caroline and Rick O’Brien, Catherine Clark Walsh, Holland Walsh, Kaari and Jim Wicklund, Elizabeth Molsen-David and Adrian David, Cate O’Brien, Gretchen O’Brien, Meg O’Brien, Elly O’Brien, Benjamin Walsh, Libby Walsh, Callie Walsh, Tory Wicklund, and Henry Wicklund. The family would like to extend special gratitude to all those who helped Whit towards the end of his life. Thank you to Angela Thomas, whose expertise helped us navigate the unimaginable, to the doctors and nurses at U.T. Southwestern (Dr. Padraig O’Suilleabhain) and Richardson Methodist (Dr. Zaid, Dr. Phan), to Morgan Gillis at Faith Presbyterian Hospice, to the staff of the T. Boone Pickens Center, and to all of the nurses, doctors, and caregivers (including Paul and Chello). Whit will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to U.T. Southwestern Medical Center, Peter ODonnell Brain Institute, Development Office, P.O. Box 910888, Dallas, TX 75391-0888, online via https://engage.utsouthwestern.edu, or to the charity of your choice.

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n angel has returned home. To a person, every person Kelli met spoke of her heartwarming, unforgettable smile, and how she brought an unmistakable light to our lives. Our beloved Kelli was born in Dallas and graduated from Highland Park High School and Texas Tech University. She and her husband, Joe, raised their two boys, Zack and Boo, in Highland Park and Lake Kiowa, Texas. Kelli was an incomparable boy mom with a servant’s heart and energy to match. And to her final breath, her thoughts were for others’ care. Kelli endured breast

SHAWN DAVID HOWARD

hawn David Howard, 55, of Dallas, TX passed away at home on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, with his family by his side, after courageously battling brain cancer for over 20 10/06/1964 – 03/17/2020 years. Even while enduring multiple surgeries, radiation, and chemotherapy treatments, Shawn was selfless and committed to living a normal life for his family. He was always present and happiest when the family gathered together. Shawn was born on October 6, 1964, in Wichita Falls, TX. He graduated from R.L. Paschal High School in Ft. Worth, TX in 1983 and received his BA in Economics from The University of Texas at Austin in 1987. Shawn was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, where he made many loyal, life-long friends. He was also a member of the Silver Spurs men’s honorary service organization. During his freshman year, Shawn met Tracey, the love of his life and faithful partner of over 32 years. Shawn and Tracey were married on October 3, 1987, and blessed with three children, Sarah, Will, and Jack. Shawn spent his entire career in the investment management business until his illness forced his retirement in 2016. Shawn held senior investment management positions with several financial institutions, including Bank One, Bank of Texas, and Northern Trust Company. Shawn was a member of Highland Park Presbyterian Church and an active participant

cancer treatments with strength, courage, and an unwavering spirit of joy. Kelli is survived by her husband, Joseph “Joe” Andrew Moerschell and two beloved sons, Zack Branch Moerschell and Joseph Andrew “Boo” Moerschell II; as well as her mother, Kathy Jill Haddock, and stepfather Mike Haddock plus parents in law, William E. and Brenda Moerschell, step-sister Jennifer Haddock and numerous loving aunts, uncles and cousins. She is preceded in death by her father, Dennis Oliver Whitehead, and special grandmothers, Vada L. Dusak Halderman and Billie Whitehead Kimball. We are unspeakably grateful for your outpouring of kindness throughout Kelli’s sickness, and for sharing your memories of how Kelli touched each of your lives. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers or other memorials, you may contribute to an educational fund created by Kelli’s dear friends to care for her precious boys. Please make your gifts out to the Zack & Boo Moerschell fund and mail directly to Benchmark Bank 7019 Hillcrest Drive, Dallas, Texas 75205.

in its Men’s Bible Study and missionary programs. He loved to fish, hunt, and play golf with friends, as well as with Tracey. They especially loved playing different courses on vacations. Shawn was known for his mechanical skills, his ability to fix anything, his fantastic memory, and his knack for geography and directions. Material possessions never enthralled Shawn. Instead, he treasured his relationship with God and experiences with his family and his friends. He especially enjoyed fishing and hunting trips with his friends from college, a trip to New York and yearly Christmastime lunches at the Zodiac Room with Sarah, a fishing trip to Canada with Will, his mission trip to Haiti with Jack, many fishing, hunting and golf outings with Will and Jack, and traveling with Tracey. All involved spending one on one time with those he loved. Shawn is preceded in death by his father, Donald Erwin Howard. He is survived by his loving wife Tracey, his daughter Sarah and her husband Lev, his son Will and his wife Parker, his son Jack and his wife Erin, his mother Shirley, his brother Jeff, and multiple nieces and nephews. Shawn leaves behind a legacy of love and loyalty to his family and friends and unyielding faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. He will be forever missed, but his spirit will live on through his children and happy memories of time spent together. A Memorial Service is planned for July 12, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. at Highland Park Presbyterian Church in Dallas. In lieu of flowers, donations in Shawn’s name can be made to MD Anderson Cancer Center online at https:// secure3.convio.net/mdacc/site/TR/?px=1402702&pg=personal&fr_id=1323, Haiti Outreach Ministries at https://www.haitiom. org/donations-haiti-outreach-ministries/ or to the charity of your choice.

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This exceptional new construction home boasts contemporary sophistication and exceptional designs that heighten your senses the moment you walk in. Offered by Deanna Castillo for $2,075,000, the five-bedroom, five-bath home with two half-baths is located at 6839 Orchid Lane (6839orchid.dpmre.com). (Also available for lease for $20,000/month.) Inside the 5,998-square-foot (per builder) residence, the grand gallery entrance showcases the beauty of indoor/outdoor living. The light-and-bright open floor plan has a wonderful flow for entertaining, and the main living/dining areas enjoy views of the covered outdoor living center and pool. If you are not already a cook, the impressive chef’s kitchen equipped with high-end appliances and a stunning waterfall island, will inspire you to become one. The elegant first-floor master features a fire-glass fireplace and beautiful marble bathroom with illuminated features. All bedrooms offer en suites and large walk-in closets. This home’s layout offers thoughtful spaces for every lifestyle, including the four-legged kind. To schedule a showing, contact Castillo at dcastillo@ daveperrymiller.com or 214-850-8307. Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate (dpmre.com) is a division of Ebby Halliday Real Estate, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, with four locations that specialize in Preston Hollow, Park Cities, North Dallas, Lakewood, East Dallas, Uptown, Kessler Park and Farm & Ranch properties.

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3601 Euclid Avenue, represented by Ashley Akin Pearl and Michael Wong for $5,300,000

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President & CEO Chris Kelly Together, the North Texas region has faced one of modern history’s most serious challenges: the COVID-19 pandemic. Companies, like individuals, responded in different – often strikingly different ¬– ways. “As Ebby Halliday Realtors marks 75 years of serving the residential real estate needs of North Texas during 2020, we are grateful for your continued support and we are honored to have served many of our neighbors during this challenging time,” says President & CEO Chris Kelly. “Within days of COVID-19’s arrival, we witnessed every major iBuyer close their doors to our community,” Kelly says. “At a time when people needed shelter more than ever, these real estate investment firms that make cash offers on homes viewed your property as a financial risk they were unwilling to take.” “We, and other longstanding brokerages who have served you through many times of great stress, saw the real risk of this approach: abandoning you in the middle of a crisis,” Kelly says. “We may be competitors with these brokerages in real estate, but we are partners and we thank them for standing with us in our continued service to you.” For more information on Ebby’s brokerage, mortgage, title and insurance services, visit ebby.com.

Strength in Numbers

3214 Dartmouth is just one of the listings that was Sold during these unprecedented times. Visit DPMFineHomes.com for more information. When you are navigating unprecedented times, you need a team that knows the market not only block by block, but also street by street. While the past few months have changed many things about the real estate industry, The Perry-Miller Streiff Group has quickly adapted to ensure our sellers are still receiving the best and safest possible exposure for their homes. As the #1 Team at Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate, this elite group of 11 powerhouse agents and support have not only sold nearly $300 million in the last two years, but have also put ~$38 million under contract since the start of the shelter in place. A couple of highlighted sales for during this time include 5020 Park Lane in Preston Hollow and 3214 Dartmouth in Highland Park. There is strength in choosing who you want representing your home,” says Streiff. “When you enlist The Perry-Miller Streiff Group you tap into the wealth of experience that the team’s two centuries in real estate brings. Thus, reaping the exponential benefits of eleven individual networks coming together as one to get the results you need.” The Perry-Miller Streiff Group quietly delivers what today’s buyers and sellers desire: Results. Stellar associates, a sincere focus on clientele, and collaborative leadership combine to deliver a first-class experience, achieving real estate outcomes that are unprecedented.

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When it comes to buying and selling estates in Dallas County, Allie Beth Allman & Associates remains the leading real estate firm. Last year, the Allman firm represented the seller or the buyer and sometimes both on 15 homes valued at more than $5 million. “The Allman brand has been synonymous with luxury for a long time,” said Keith Conlon, general manager of the Allman firm. “We have some of the best agents in the city, and they have proven they know how to market luxury properties. Here are two estates currently on the market. One of the last great estates on Lakeside Drive has come on the market after 40 years. The Old Highland Park estate at 4712 Lakeside Dr. sits on 1.3 acres. The majestic residence in one of the best neighborhoods includes a five-bedroom main house with a stunning entry, elegant living and dining rooms. A five-bedroom estate at 9207 Sunnybrook Ln is also available. This Preston Hollow estate on a 3 acre site is a contemporary showplace with stone and hardwood flooring, a culinary center and a temperature-controlled, walk-in wine room. Outdoors is a pool and spa. There is also a guesthouse. To find your estate home, visit alliebeth.com/ estates.

The rise in temperature can only mean one thing… summer has officially arrived to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Indoor/outdoor luxury living in Texas means lounging and entertaining in backyard spaces that include outdoor kitchens, media, dining and bar areas, fountains, fireplaces and fire pits. Fabulous outdoor kitchens are at the center of today’s al fresco living spaces. Built-in grills, cooktops, conventional ovens, pizza ovens, smokers, sinks, refrigerators, dishwashers, ice makers and wine and beer coolers complete the list that will delight any gourmet. Here are two outdoor kitchens on the market: 3401 Drexel Drive in Highland Park comes with an outdoor kitchen. The covered porch in the backyard includes a built-in grill and gas fireplace, perfect for cooking s’mores as a dessert. While dinner is cooking, enjoy the turfed backyard with a three-hole putting green. The five-bedroom home also offers a study, playroom and media room indoors. In Greenway Parks, the five-bedroom 5539 Montrose Drive is also available. The backyard is a paradise, highlighted with the outdoor kitchen that includes a circular EVO grill. Friends and family will also enjoy the spacious deck adjacent to the kitchen, California-style pool and the greenbelt located behind the backyard. To find your perfect backyard for this summer, visit alliebeth.com

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High Rise Homes Present Exciting Opportunities

High-rise living in Dallas these days offers a wide range of exciting options. Residences feature spectacular views and wonderful amenities that appeal to busy young professionals and Baby Boomers. The buildings are well-located close to some of the city’s best dining and entertainment. Most buildings put a premium on service and security for its residents with a concierge and parking valet, making your high-rise residence a perfect place when you travel. Here are two condos to tour. In the prestigious high-rise, The Residences at the Ritz Carlton, is a spacious one-bedroom unit with over 1,400 square feet of space, 2555 N. Pearl Street #1305. The home includes top-ofthe line finishes, such as hardwood floors, high ceilings, a gas fireplace and designer lighting. The chef will enjoy the kitchen space with Wolf and SubZero appliances and a built-in wine cooler. A two-bedroom condominium at The Azure is also available. The residence at 2900 McKinnon Street #401 includes two bedrooms, over 1,700 square feet and an urban design. There are two terraces off of the unit, one off of the master bedroom that overlooks the pool and the other with views of downtown and an outdoor gas fireplace. To find your high-rise dream home, visit www. alliebeth.com.

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Shelter In Place and Working From Home

Working from home has new meaning lately due to COVID-19. The need for quality home office environments beyond cramped kitchen corners has become an important consideration for many homebuyers. Are you looking for the perfect house, with suitable office space? Here is a sampling that Allie Beth Allman & Associates recommend. Move into a beautifully updated four bedroom/4.1 bathroom Highland Park home at 3202 Drexel Drive with an elegant center hall floor plan and wonderful scale in natural light. Hardwoods adorn the downstairs elegant living and dining areas, plus an office/library with vaulted ceilings. The eat-in kitchen features a new island, counters, and backsplash, plus stainless appliances. The covered patio has a built-in grill and sparkling saltwater pool. The transitional Preston Hollow home’s meticulous attention to detail is stunning. Located at 6418 Woodland Drive, it features hand-scraped floors, an open floor plan with designer finishes, and a gourmet kitchen, all wired with smart technology. The first-floor master suite offers a sitting area, his/her walk-in closets, and a relaxing bathroom. Downstairs is a mudroom, laundry, and a guest bedroom or office. Three-car garage in the luxurious home plus a large courtyard or backyard ready for a pool. Need guidance from an experienced real estate agent? Visit AllieBeth.com.

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Jane Gordon is offering a little slice of University Park perfection at 4368 San Carlos Drive (4368sancarlos.dpmre.com). Priced at $2,250,000, this immaculate French Normandy residence features four bedrooms, five full baths, two half-baths and a two-car garage. Other highlights include transitional updates, designer lighting and the ultimate location near the new Bradfield Elementary, Highland Park Village and Park Cities YMCA. A sweeping staircase, handsome study and formals make a memorable first impression, as do the new 2019 windows. The gourmet kitchen enjoys views through a custom sliding door in the den, of an incredible outdoor environment with bamboo-covered pergola, turf, water and fire features. The spacious master suite is upstairs along with three en suite bedrooms with updated baths. A game room with full bath could be an additional fifth bedroom. Recent roof, HVAC and water heaters complete the home’s most notable features. To schedule a virtual or in-person showing, contact Gordon at janegordon@daveperrymiller.com or 214-478-7099. Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate (dpmre.com) is a division of Ebby Halliday Real Estate, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, with four locations that specialize in Preston Hollow, Park Cities, North Dallas, Lakewood, East Dallas, Uptown, Kessler Park and Farm & Ranch properties.

6404 Drawbridge Lane, Plano 4 Bedrooms | 4.1 Bathrooms | 5,284 SqFt Listed At $2,100,000 Elegant & beautifully appointed Greg Alford Home in the luxury, gated neighborhood of Normandy Estates. Open floor plan, hand scraped white oak flooring, large windows bring plenty of natural light and timber trusses in the large family room with fireplace. Master bedroom suite and 2 additional bedrooms with full baths downstairs plus Media-TV Room, Study-Den with an office-computer niche. Kitchen includes commercial grade appliances. Bar with built-in Ice Maker & Wine Cooler. Control 4 Home Automation. Hunter Douglas electric blinds and wood shutters. 4th bedroom, full bath & game room upstairs. Outdoor seating area, Grill, Pool and Spa. F5 Tornado-security room. Plano ISD, close to Legacy W., Cowboys STAR, DFW & Love Field Airports. For more information please contact Ani Nosnik (972)896-5432 | ani.nosnik@alliebeth.com.

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