Park Cities People June 2022

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Dad arrives as Bush twins unveil book

SMU law graduate only 19

Moody Y salutes Wortman

News ......................................... 4

Camps ..................................... 27

Engagement............................. 44

Crime ......................................... 8

Schools .................................... 30

Classifieds ............................... 47

Community .............................. 12

Sports ...................................... 36

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2 June 2022 | parkcitiespeople.com REAL ESTATE: Henderson Properties Sell For $85.4M A New York-based real estate investment trust recently bought 15 buildings along Henderson Avenue between North Central Expressway and Ross Avenue with plans to develop the area.

COMMUNITY: New SMU Grad, 85, Eyes Film Career Marillyn Seeberger, 85, a 2022 film and media arts graduate of SMU, plans to use her new degree to embark on a career as a screenwriter.

NEWS: HPISD Candidate Wants Recount Tyler Beeson, the challenger in the Place 4 School Board race, wants a recount after unofficial vote totals showed incumbent Jae Ellis with 51% of the vote (4,174 votes) to Beeson’s 49% (4,033 votes).

BUSINESS: Village Owners Invest in Charlotte, N.C. The owners of Highland Park Village are growing their profile, having bought a stake in the upscale Phillips Place, a retail center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

TOP FROM LEFT: Acadia Realty Trust paid $85.4 million for Henderson Avenue properties between Central Expressway and Ross Avenue. (PHOTO: COURTESY ACADIA REALTY TRUST) Marillyn Seeberger, Class of 2022 (PHOTO: COURTESY SMU) MIDDLE: Election day counts had Jae Ellis prevailing in Place 4 with 51% of the vote and Ellen Lee in Place 5 with 59%. (PHOTO: RACHEL SNYDER) Phillips Place shopping center in Charlotte, North Carolina (PHOTO: BRIAN TWITTY) BOTTOM: Children of the late Harold “Hal” DeMoss, Chip and Holly DeMoss; Garry Weber, Connie O’Neill, and Dr. Paul Peters.

SCHOOLS: Distinguished HPHS Alumni Honored The Highland Park High School Alumni Association honored three graduates with distinguished alumni awards – Harold “Hal” DeMoss ’48 (posthumously), Garry Weber ’54, and Dr. Paul Peters ’76 – and Connie O’Neill as the Highlander Award honoree.

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News

Cantor Vicky Glikin of Temple Emanu-El spent Passover in Warsaw, Poland, working to help Ukrainian refugees. (PHOTOS: COURTESY VICKY GLIKIN, TEMPLE EMANU-EL)

PASSOVER IN POLAND

Temple Emanu-El cantor travels to Warsaw to help Ukrainian refugees

By Rachel Snyder

rachel.snyder@peoplenewspapers.com

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antor Vicky Glikin of Temple Emanu-El spent Passover, the holiday marking the Jewish exodus from Egypt, in Poland.

There, the Ukraine native helped lead Seder and used her Ukrainian, Russian, and English language skills to welcome and support refugees as they arrived at the train station in Warsaw.

Glikin, born in Kyiv, lived there for 13 years before immigrating to the U.S. She still has family in Ukraine and felt inspired to help amid the war and refugee crisis.

“As a member of the clergy, I had been in conversation with other colleagues who are similarly Russian and Ukrainian speaking who are serving congregations all over the U.S. either as rabbis or as cantors,” she said.

“There was a sense that there is need on the ground and that those of us who are able to

provide pastoral care and emotional support for the refugees – that there would be a lot for us to do.”

Glikin departed Dallas for Warsaw on April 13 with medical supplies, toys, and notes from students from Armstrong Elementary and Highland Park High School in tow.

In Judaism, there’s a saying that it’s not up to you to finish the work, but neither are you free to desist from it.

Vicky Glikin While there, she unloaded donated food, entertained refugee children, and helped lead two Seders, including at the historic Nozyk Synagogue. She also spent time at

the Warsaw Central Train Station assisting the refugees as they arrived.

“There’s constant need for volunteers who speak Russian and Ukrainian as the people keep arriving and need help figuring out next steps,” Glikin wrote in a blog detailing her experience on Temple Emanu-El’s website.

Glikin returned to Dallas on April 21 and delivered a sermon about her trip the following Friday.

“Most of the people arriving on the train in Warsaw have been traveling for days without much rest,” she said. “Many have traveled across Ukraine from places we hear about on the news, such as Kharkiv, or Mykolaev, or Melitopol. Their journey west has been filled with constant fear.

“In my week in Warsaw, I was confronted with the consequences of the worst of humanity, but also with the best of humanity,” she said. “Again and again during my time in Warsaw and since my return, I have

felt that despite my best efforts, the impact that I have been able to have has been a tiny drop in a vast ocean of sorrow and need. That for every conversation that I had with someone, there were a thousand more people who walked by unaddressed.”

Glikin encouraged others to support the people of Ukraine by donating, urging elected officials to support Ukraine, and staying informed.

After all, she noted, “In Judaism, there’s a saying that it’s not up to you to finish the work, but neither are you free to desist from it.”

HOW TO HELP Temple Emanu-El, 8500 Hillcrest Road, continues to collect donations for its disaster relief fund to support Ukraine.

Visit participate.tedallas.org/disasterrelief-fund to donate.

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For More Crimes Visit: peoplenewspapers.com/ category/crime/ April 11 A porch pirate seemingly disguised as an Amazon delivery driver snatched a package that’d been delivered to a home in the 4300 block of Arcady Avenue before 6 p.m.

April 12 Reported at 10:26 a.m.: a pilferer picked packages containing household goods, a card case, and more from the porch of a home in the 4400 block of Purdue Street.

April 21 Reported at 10:43 a.m.: Easy pickings. A crook got into an unlocked Cadillac Escalade parked in the 4600 block of Southern Avenue and grabbed a set of golf clubs, a deposit slip, and a card key.

April 25 A thief drove off in a Ford F250 from the 3600 block of Haynie Avenue before 2:13 a.m.

April 28 Reported at 2:02 p.m.: a porch pirate pilfered packages containing a Lacrosse rebounder, an Earth Day

May 3 A prowler got into a Mercedes GLB250 in the 4000 block of Wentwood Drive and pinched $10,000 worth of jewelry, a pair of AirPods, $1,000, and more from inside before 4:30 p.m.

May 6 Lock your car: a ne’er do well took a wallet from inside an unlocked GMC Yukon in the 4000 block of Villanova Drive before 2:22 p.m.

May 8 How easy was it for a crook to drive off in a Mercedes S450 left parked outside Bistro 31 in Highland Park Village before 10:10 p.m.?

The car was left unlocked with the keys inside.

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April 17 Reported at 6:40 p.m.: a smash and grab. A thief broke a passenger window of an Acura MDX in the 8400 block of Turtle Creek Boulevard and took a purse, pair of AirPods, an Apple watch, and $200.

May 2 A crook got into a Maserati Ghibli and a Cadillac Escalade in the 3200 block of Drexel Drive, rummaged through them, and swiped a $500 pair of sunglasses from the Maserati and a bag containing a MacBook, a checkbook with five checks, and more before 8 a.m.

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A porch pirate pilfered packages containing derby hats, water, hair clips, and pacifiers from a home in the 4300 block of Westway Avenue before 4:21 a.m. May 1.

April 29 A crook took a Trek bicycle from outside a home in the 4400 block of Glenwick Lane at 6:41 p.m.

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April 15 A rogue left several opened packages containing foam rollers, clothing, a replacement remote, and a lemon squeezer strewn about at Abbott Avenue and 4th Street around 6:30 p.m.

flag, and leggings from a home in the 3600 block of Euclid Avenue.

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April 13 Another porch pirate pilfered three packages containing a $300 handcrafted Zippo lighter and a $150 multi-device charger from a home in the 4800 block of Auburndale Avenue at 6 a.m.

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Property crimes include burglaries, thefts, and vehicle thefts. Violent crimes include assaults and robberies. (SOURCES: HIGHLAND PARK DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, UNIVERSITY PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT, ILLUSTRATION: MELANIE THORNTON)

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The edTPA exam requires would-be teachers to answer essay questions, submit sample lesson plans, record video of themselves teaching, and analyze student progress. (PHOTOS: PIXABAY AND COURTESY HPISD)

State Board of Education To Mull New Teacher Certification Exam HPISD’S Jean Streepey says change could address preparedness, retention

By Rachel Snyder

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The State Board of Education will consider a new certification exam in hopes of better preparing new teachers and keeping them in the profession.

“We want to (staff ) our classrooms with teachers who are well-trained and want to stay,” said Jean Streepey, a state and local leader.

The Highland Park ISD STEAM coach serves on the State Board for Educator Certification, which oversees public school educators’ preparation, certification, and standards of conduct.

“We know that teachers are the single most important factor in student outcomes,” Streepey said. When teachers come well prepared to teach, “everyone can work together for the benefit of the students.”

The 11-member board approved the adoption of the Educative Teacher Performance Assessment, also known as the edTPA exam, in an 8-to-1 vote on April 29, per the Texas Tribune. The test still needs State Board of Education (SBOE) approval before it’s officially adopted. The SBOE is expected to consider the issue in June.

The edTPA exam, developed at Stanford University, requires would-be teachers to answer essay questions, submit sample lesson plans, provide a video recording of themselves teaching in a classroom, and analyze student progress.

The new test would replace the Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities (PPR) exam, which consists of 100 multiple-choice questions, which Streepey said has a 90%+ pass rate.

Streepey said edTPA is a more precise way of measuring an aspiring teacher’s effectiveness than the old PPR exam.

“I’m a second-career teacher, and I depended on my preparation program,” Streepey added.

She said she hopes better preparing new teachers will also help lessen the burden on longer-serving teachers, who help train and mentor new teachers.

Streepey also serves on the state’s Teacher Vacancy Task Force, tasked with better understanding the staffing challenges in Texas public schools and making recommendations to address those issues. Launched March 10 with 28 members but only two teachers (including Streepey), the task force was expanded to include two dozen additional teachers after an uproar.

However, critics of the edTPA exam say it could create barriers to some teachers entering the profession because of cost. The exam has been scrapped in New York and Washington, two states where it had been required, the Texas Tribune reported.

If the State Board of Education adopts it, the edTPA exam would be an optional test alongside the PPR exam in 20222023 and required as a pass/fail exam in 2023-2024 before being fully implemented in 2024-2025.

We know that teachers are the single most important factor in student outcomes.

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Community BUSH SISTERS TALK BOOK, FAMILY, AND SUPERPOWERS

Former president shows up as daughters introduce their latest title

By Karen Chaney

CO-WORKERS BECOME ‘CHOSEN SISTERS’

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udience members flipped through the pages of Superpower Sisterhood while awaiting the authors Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Bush to enter the stage at the George W. Bush Presidential Center.

When the announcer said, “Please welcome the 43rd President of the United States,” the crowd erupted in gasps of surprise and applause.

“It’s been a fun couple of days for Laura and me; our little girls are in town,” George W. Bush said. “I never thought they would be authors when they were teenagers. I wasn’t sure if they would grow up, but they did, and we’re incredibly proud of them.”

The former president, sporting a pair of tennis shoes and blazer, then settled into his seat next to his wife, Laura Bush, and one of their grandchildren, Mila Hager, one of Jenna’s children.

The moderator of the book tour presentation, Charlotte Jones, daughter of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and executive vice president and chief brand officer for the team, began the talk in convivial fashion.

“Before we jump into your book, I feel it is only suiting, since your family is here with us today, that we wind back a little bit and talk about family,” Jones said.

Jenna relayed some of their reactions upon becoming first daughters while entering their freshman year of college.

“When our dad told us he was

As a host of the Today Show, Jenna Bush Hager counts cohosts Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb as some of her chosen sisters.

“I have an incredible sisterhood at work, and I suggest you all have that if you don’t because it makes work so much fun and makes life possible,” Jenna said.

Barbara Bush, co-founder and board chair of Global Health Corps (GHC), said she was 26 years old when she started the organization and hired people who had more life experiences. They became the senior leadership and her chosen sisters.

“You want to be next to someone you can have fun with,” Barbara said. “I ended up sleeping in bunk beds in Rwanda for five years with my colleagues. I am so grateful we are doing this work.”

Throughout the hour-long talk, audience members were treated to stories that triggered laughter and inspiration. FROM LEFT: Charlotte Jones, Jenna Bush Hager, and Barbara Bush. RIGHT: George W. Bush, 43rd president of the United States, surprised the audience when he stepped to the podium kicking off the book tour presentation. (PHOTOS: KAREN CHANEY) going to run for president, we cried.

We told him he was ruining our life; it was slightly dramatic,” Jenna said, and the audience laughed. “He told us, ‘Don’t worry, you’ll have a normal college experience.’”

As an adult, she appreciates the meaning behind his words.

“I think, now that I’m a parent, what he was trying to do, what all parents try to do, was make their kids feel safe and happy,” Jenna said.

The idea for Superpower Sisterhood originated while the sisters were on tour for their book, Sisters First.

Barbara said many girls came with a cousin or best friend and spoke of wishing to have a sister.

The Bush sisters replied that the

person they came with was their “chosen sister.”

Because of these encounters, they decided to write a book about chosen sisters.

They based the main character, Emma, on their mom, who was an only child.

“Our mom has the same best friends she has had since she was little living in Texas. They love hiking together and go to different national parks together each summer,” Barbara said. “They are mom’s chosen sisters.”

Jenna elaborated on the superpower element of the book.

“All of the girls in the book have powers that are human powers like

they are good at math like Barbara; one is great at design; one is a great dancer. I think we all have these God-given talents,” Jenna said.

“They (the characters) each have skills that are human skills, but together, they are super powerful, and they use them to make their neighborhood a better place.”

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Highland Park Grad Serves Aboard Floating Airport USS Carl Vinson

By Jeffery Tilghman Williams Special Contributor

Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin Seagroves, a 2011 Highland Park High School graduate, joined the U.S. Navy six years ago. (PHOTO: BRYAN NIEGEL, U.S. NAVY)

SAN DIEGO – For Highland Park High School Class of 2011 graduate Justin Seagroves, serving in the U.S. Navy is all about his daughter.

“Serving in the Navy allows me the peace of mind to know my daughter can sleep soundly because of what I do,” said Seagroves, a petty officer 2nd class.

Seagroves joined the Navy six years ago and has earned recognition for his service as an electronics technician aboard one of the world’s largest warships, the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson.

“Receiving the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for identifying potential hazards aboard the ship was my biggest career accomplishment to date,” Seagroves said.

The USS Carl Vinson’s most recent deployment was for 262 days.

“At the heart of every ship, whether ashore or at sea, are the sailors that make up the crew and carry out the Navy’s missions with precision and dedication,” said Capt. P. Scott Miller, commanding officer of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier.

USS Carl Vinson carries more than 70 attack fighter jets, helicopters, and other aircraft, and with more than 5,000 sailors serving aboard, it is a self-contained mobile airport.

“The aircraft carrier is our U.S. Navy’s centerpiece, our flagship, and a constant reminder to the rest of the world of our enduring maritime presence and influence,” said Rear Arm. James P. Downey, USN, program executive officer aircraft carriers.

With more than 90% of all trade traveling by sea and 95% of the world’s international phone and internet traffic carried through fiber optic cables lying on the ocean floor, Navy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity and security of the United States are directly linked to a strong and ready Navy.

Lessons learned in the Park Cities help Seagroves do his part, the sailor said. “I fall back on my upbringing where I learned how to work hard and focus in order to achieve goals to assist me in my Navy life.”

Jeffery Tilghman Williams is a chief mass communication specialist with the U.S. Navy Office of Community Outreach.

Serving in the Navy allows me the peace of mind to know my daughter can sleep soundly because of what I do.

Justin Seagroves

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No Kids Allowed Summer is fast approaching, and families all over the country are planning beach getaways with the kiddos. My advice: leave them at home.

A recent long weekend in Mexico was supposed to be a romantic getaway to recharge and reignite.

My husband was as giddy as a kid on Christmas Eve. At the last minute, without consulting my love machine, I MICHELE VALDEZ invited our youngest and her friend and rationalized that it would be nice for “Our Precious” to get a break because, well, she has a job.

Don’t all 23 year olds with fulltime employment of less than a year need an all-expense-paid trip, sipping margaritas at a 5-star resort?

I argued that at 23, our former tax deduction and her friend would find plenty to do and not bother or interrupt our love break. They would pose for social media selfies, lay out, and spend their time deep in girl gossip and the second season of Bridgerton. My frustrated but always patient hubby acquiesced.

How could I be so wrong?

At home, our sassy wage earner advocates for her independence like Che Guevara and guards her privacy like I guard my Chanel Sublimage moisturizer.

She rarely shares life’s details in the upper 48, but crossing the border sent her into sugary sweet family land where she was all smiles, laughter, and affection, sans the bad attitude.

Our sweet girl and her friend were everywhere we were. They were like an annoying pimple marring the face of our sexy getaway.

They wanted to eat together, tan with us, and talk! Their long-term and short-term goals were debated and set. Future weddings, vacations, pandemics, and the prospects of meeting Dak Prescott were hot topics.

By the second day, the only one with a bad attitude was my husband.

I was in mommy heaven, and he was in the romantic equivalent of Death Valley. Every attempted tryst was shocked into reality with a knock or text about how to get ice or where we were eating next.

By the last night, I was desperate to rescue my suppressed spouse’s happiness. So, I made my love a promise. The minute we land back in Texas, I will download an ocean sounds App. And, at home, in our empty nest, we will make our own waves. And just like that, his vacation was saved.

Michele Valdez, a slightly compulsive, mildly angry feminist, has-been attorney, and volunteer, has four demanding adult children and a patient husband.

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Honored Scientist Found Inspiration as a Park Cities Youth

Todd Votteler says Texans must get resourceful to address water challenges

By Josh Hickman

Special Contributor Celebrated environmental problem solver Todd Votteler traces his love of science and water back to his Park Cities beginnings.

“I grew up hunting and fishing with my father and my brother and other families in the Park Cities,” recalled Votteler, Ph.D., a 2022 Texas State University Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award honoree. “My interest in water began just being in the outdoors, duck hunting, getting to go to rivers and marshes.”

His Highland Park ISD education began at Bradfield Elementary School and continued through Highland Park High School.

“During my time in the school district there, my interest in science was fanned by the really good science teachers I had,” Votteler said. “I look back on that today and see how that has ultimately influenced my life. And I’m grateful for that.”

He went on to do his undergraduate studies in natural resources at Sewanee: The University of the South in Tennessee, his master’s degree in natural resources (management, planning,

and policy) at the University of Michigan, and his doctorate in environmental geography at Texas State.

At this point, there are no inexpensive new supplies available other than conservation of what we have.

Everything else is very expensive.

Todd Votteler His first water job was an internship at the Texas Department of Water Resources in 1985 as a college senior. “In Austin, I got a chance to see how water management in the state worked.”

Today, his water expertise keeps him busy.

He’s president of Collaborative Water Resolution LLC and Water Opinions LLC, editor-in-chief of the Texas Water Journal, a fellow of

Todd Votteler’s travels have taken him to places like China [left) and Antarctica, where he went with his dad. (PHOTOS: COURTESY TODD VOTTELER) the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, and an advisory committee member for the Permanent Forum of Binational Waters.

Votteler is concerned about Texas’ tremendous growth and changing climate.

“We’re overtaxing our aquifers in some parts of the state; some of the surface reservoirs are slowly filling in with sediment,” he said.

“At the same time, we have more people moving here and more businesses that need secure water supplies.”

He sees an increasing likelihood that Texans will need to

focus on reducing the amount of water that goes to landscape irrigation – the state’s third-largest use of water.

“You see in San Antonio and El Paso where a lot has been accomplished in that regard,” he said. “People are zero-scaping and finding other ways to conserve.

That’s allowing us to stretch our current supplies. At this point, there are no inexpensive new supplies available other than conservation of what we have. Everything else is very expensive.”

Before recent rains, 82% of the state suffered some level of

drought, and Votteler called it “a real possibility that the drought of the Western United States is going to continue to migrate to the east.”

Challenges in North Texas include Dallas’s dependency on surface water, he said, predicting area leaders will have to look to reuse and other strategies.

“I think you’re going to see the desalinization of brackish groundwater and the possibility of aquifer storage recovery,” he said, “taking some portions of those depleted aquifers and filling them with excess water, so it can be taken out during droughts.”

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Tree of Tomorrow: Monarch Descendant Planted in Douglas Park

By William Taylor

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Highland Park’s Big Pecan may be gone, but its descendants keep spreading.

Town leaders celebrated Arbor Day on April 29 in Douglas Park by planting an 8-footplus tall tree grown from a pecan dropped a few years ago by the giant once known as the Million Dollar Monarch. “ When the tree reaches maturity in several years, it will be about 60-80 feet tall,” town staff announced in an invitation to the planting ceremony.

The original Big Pecan stood for 150-plus years, once topping 75-feet by 75-feet, and served as the focus of the town’s annual Christmas tree

lighting on Armstrong Parkway Near Preston Road.

After disease, damage, and years of decline prompted the removal of the massive tree in 2019, the ceremony switched to an adjacent, genetically related tree now known as the Landmark Tree.

Civil war veteran Joseph Cole saved the original sapling that grew to become a symbol of the town’s resilience.

Mayor Margo Goodwin said the new Douglas Park tree also represents foresight.

“We don’t just deal with the immediate; we plan for the future,” Goodwin said. “That tree will represent the town.”

We don’t just deal with the immediate; we plan for the future.

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TOP, FROM LEFT: Mayor Margo Goodwin with town council members Lydia Novakov, Marc Meyers, and Craig Penfold, who participated in an Arbor Day tree planting celebration at Douglas Park. (PHOTOS: CHRIS MCGATHEY)

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Business

LEARN MORE Find Navy Blooms on Instagram (@NavyBlooms_Dallas) and Facebook (@navyblooms)

Even the green thumb-challenged residents like Keely Vendig can look like a goddess of the greenery with the arrangements provided by her company Navy Blooms. (PHOTOS: COURTESY NAVY BLOOMS)

NOT YOUR GRANDMA’S FAUX FLOWERS

Navy Blooms showcases the benefits of the fake-out

By Bethany Erickson People Newspapers

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f the term “faux flowers” gives you visions of plastic greenery festooned with polyester blooms, Keely Vendig has good news.

Her fake arrangements have all the benefits of the real thing and the convenience of being able to shove them in a closet till the next season.

“They not only look real; they feel real,” she said. “They’re a little more high-end and thicker, and the colors are more realistic.”

The other advantage, she said, is that anyone can look like a goddess of the greenery when your plants are immortal.

“I have a black thumb,” she admitted. “The other thing I really love about faux is that you can put them away, and they won’t die. So, if you decorate for Christmas, you can put

them away and then pull them back out again without worrying that they’ll die.

“That makes them really great for second homes, too.”

Customers also look for realistic faux versions of notoriously finicky plants.

“Fiddle Fig trees are a huge seller of mine because everyone loves a Fiddle Fig, but — again, in my black thumb experience here — they’re almost impossible to keep alive,” she said.

“They’re so finicky that if you move it — I’ve done this before because of the Christmas tree — the plant gets so mad at you, and then it dies.”

How realistic can these arrangements get?

Vendig recalls a story about a woman who received a gift arrangement, and “after six months, she kept watering it until her husband’s like, ‘You realize that’s not real.’ She had no idea.”

In addition to creating arrangements for sale, Vendig also does holiday decorating installations for clients and has even sourced and designed outdoor spaces (including trees) for customers that want greenspace year-round.

“I’ve done a few outdoor installations — they make them where they’re UV rated for up to five years of protection,” she explained. “For my own yard, I have planters coming because I don’t feel

The other thing I really love about faux is that you can put them away, and they won’t die.

Keely Vendig

like messing with it. I don’t want dirt — we have too many dogs.”

Vendig started Navy Blooms in a quest for a career that was a little more flexible and family-friendly.

“My background, believe it or not, is in wildlife and fishery sciences — I graduated from A&M, and I taught middle school and high school science for 10 years,” she said. “But I’m a creative at heart, and I had two boys in two years, and I was like, ‘I need to go back to work, but I need to have flexibility.’”

She began making arrangements for her friends and eventually decided that if she were going to go into business, she’d opt for faux arrangements instead of real flowers because “we live in such a saturated market of florists that it just isn’t the best model for me.”

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Doctor with Eye for Aesthetics Opens Posh Practice on Lovers Lane

By Diana Oates

Special Contributor Dr. Meredith Abbott invites Dallasites to put their best face forward as she opens the darling doors to her new medical practice on West Lovers Lane.

Abbott Aesthetics aims to enhance natural beauty through procedures and products that help you look and feel your best.

Priding herself on precision, Abbott received top-notch training. She completed her residency at UT Southwestern, followed by a fellowship in oculofacial plastic surgery at The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary in Manhattan.

After 10 years in private group practice, she is branching out to offer surgical and non-surgical services in a boutique setting.

This ophthalmologist is taking traditional office aesthetics and throwing them out the window. Goodbye to the days of cold, corporate clinics. Abbott is saying hello to this chic and inviting new space, designed by Mia Brous and Kerri Goldfarb of MADRE. “I am an avid lover of interior design, so it was a no-brainer to create a space that was also a place I could happily call my second home,” Abbott said.

Surgical services offered include

treating both benign and malignant skin tumors on the eyelids, tearing problems, and the most common, which is the upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasty.

Sound familiar? This is the procedure more commonly referred to as an eyelid lift.

On the non-surgical side, Abbott, aided by a dual-certified aesthetician/ last technician, executes procedures like BBL photofacials, laser skin resurfacing, SkinPen microneedling, H y d r a Fa c i a l , and injectables.

“The mix of services and procedures that I offer has been shaped by patient feedback and requests,” Abbott said. “My mission is to utilize my medical training to deliver a best-in-class patient experience. In many ways, I don’t want to be typical.”

Speaking of atypical, the location on Lovers Lane is not exactly a hotbed for medical practices, and that is why she loves it.

Located on a corner lot with full parking in the back, sourcing this space was anything but serendipitous. Abbott specifically sought out the West end of Lovers Lane, which draws a c lientele f rom many neighborhoods, including the Park Cities, Preston Hollow, Bluffvie w, and Devonshire.

Another Park Cities practice perk is that it is close to where Abbott lives and sends her children to school.

The dr iving force behind this dream realized is Abbott’s husband and children. She wanted to live close to work and strive to be there for her family and her patients.

“There is really no such thing as perfect balance as one’s situation is always in flux, but I try to give my patients the highest level of care while also being present for my husband and kids,” Abbott said. “That means saying no sometimes and limiting my schedule, but I think this makes me a better doctor.”

I am an avid lover of interior design, so it was a no-brainer to create a space that was also a place I could happily call my second home.

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Comings and Goings

Fajita Pete’s (PHOTO: WILLIAM WOOD)

NOW OPEN Fajita Pete’s

6060 Forest Lane, Suite 892 The Tex-Mex eatery with a delivery and takeout focus recently opened a Preston Hollow location at Preston-Forest. The menu includes chicken pico plates, burritos, tacos, and chicken, beef, and shrimp fajitas. They also have locations on Lovers Lane in the Park Cities, on Campbell Road in north Dallas, and in Lakewood, among others.

Panerai

Highland Park Village The luxury Italian sports watch brand recently opened between Bistro 31 and La Perla.

WOW Donuts and Drips

5601 W. Lovers Lane, Suite 130 A new shop is serving up a modern twist on doughnuts, with classic flavors like glazed and chocolate with sprinkles plus such new flavors as Biscoff Creme, Blueberry Lemon cake, and Fruity Pebbles. There are also plenty of coffee options.

WOW Donuts and Drips (PHOTOS: RACHEL SNYDER)

COMING Banter

Galleria The jewelry store and piercing shop will bring its selection of earrings, necklaces, charms, rings, bracelets, and body jewelry to level two next to Build-ABear at the end of July.

Bearfruit

Galleria The woman-owned jewelry brand is

bringing its selection of mix-and-matchworthy pieces to its first North Texas location, which will open late this summer on level one next to Morphe.

Flea Style

Galleria The store specializing in vintage clothes and works by local artists will open its first mall location in August on level one next to Lizzie Lu Luxury Treats. It will also have the popular, customizable hat bar and a boot bar experience.

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Galleria The Canadian fashion retailer, which offers women’s clothing, swimwear, and accessories, will open its first North Texas store on level two near Starbucks late this summer.

Stance Galleria The sock, underwear, and T-shirt brand will open its first Texas location on level two next to Apricot Lane in mid-May.

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HOUSE OF THE MONTH

3915 Durango Drive

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Real Talk: Nyda Faith Coldwell Banker Realty Nyda Faith is a top producer licensed in Texas and Florida, selling residential and commercial real estate. Faith has worked with everyone from multi-million-dollar developers who’ve acquired multiple properties from her to selling condos. Before beginning her career in real estate more than seven years ago, she worked for Fortune 500 clients/companies, including IBM. Faith’s son works in information technology in Chicago.

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uilt by Draper Custom Homes in 2019 on a wonderful block in lovely Midway Hollow, this light-filled transitional home has a beautiful open feel and fantastic flow that welcomes you home as soon as you step inside.

The first floor features a private study and open concept kitchen with a fireplace and dining, a large island, Bertazzoni range, built-in Frigidaire ref rigerator-f reezer, and plenty of storage.

The primary suite with lots of light and views overlooking the backyard includes a luxury bath with separate vanities, shower, bathtub, and a large walk-in closet with access to the laundry room.

On the second floor, find a great playroom with a sink and wine refrigerator and the remaining three secondary bedrooms. The backyard – a great space to entertain – features a covered patio large enough for seating.

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For 2022, the What led you relocations are to this career? continuing (I Nyda Faith (PHOTO: PATTY RECCA OF STUDIO 3 PHOTOGRAPHY) I got into have two now), real estate after and the inmy mom died. It was a wake-up ventory is at an all-time low. That call. I was on a plane every week, means the demand is still driving traveling all over the country as an prices up. I do believe, however, by IT consultant. I had weekends in the third Federal Reserve interest Dallas and was stressed out all the rate increment, that could translate time. When Mom died, I decid- to a flattening in demand for loed to do what I loved as an inves- cals, but not those relocating from tor in real estate personally. I have California or New York. For 2023, we will need to continue to provide never looked back. new construction options if we are Now that you’ve been a real es- to keep any affordability in check tate professional for a while, if and avoid a “real estate bubble.” you could go back in time and give yourself any advice, what Can you give us a fun fact about would it be? yourself?

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Private Sale in University Park 3337 Bryn Mawr Drive — SOLD Private Sale Originally built in 1937 and beautifully restored Lucinda Buford 214.728.4289 lucinda.buford@alliebeth.com

SOLD in University Park 3005 Rosedale Avenue — SOLD Offered for $2,895,000 5 Bed / 6,034 Sq. Ft. / Pool Susan Bradley 214.674.5518 susan.bradley@alliebeth.com

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Beautiful Inside & Out 5539 Falls Road Offered for $6,750,000 5 Bed / 5.3 Baths / .62 Acres Susan Baldwin 214.763.1591 susan.baldwin@alliebeth.com

Russwood Sprawling Ranch 5130 Pebblebrook Drive — SOLD Offered for $1,999,000 Prime Location / Russwood Acres / Guest House Catherine Cole 214.641.5760 catherine.cole@alliebeth.com

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SOLD in University Park 3305 Colgate Avenue — SOLD Private Sale 4 Bed / 5.2 Bath / Pool Marc Ching 214.728.4069 marc.ching@alliebeth.com

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Camps

MORE BASKETBALL HEROES WANTED

Mavs Academy hoop camps aim to change lives on and off the court

By Amber Billops People Newspapers

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ant to have fun and learn the game of basketball the right way?

Try a Mavs Academy hoop camp.

“The big part of the game is the fundamental piece, and we have a lot of fun with it by learning and understanding the game,” said Mavs Academy director Ben Hunt during a spring session at the Beckley-Saner Recreation Center in Oak Cliff.

Campers enjoy playing three on three and five on five and compete in various contests to win Mavs prizes. During that recent session, boys and girls dribbled two balls at a time and participated in other drills.

The skills, dribbling, passing, and shooting are pretty fun, but at the end of the day, it is the characters of the campers when they are done.

Ben Hunt “Ultimately, at the end of the day, for us, (goals include) creating Mavs fans for life, being in the community, giving back as much as we can, and sharing our love for the game,” Hunt said.

Opportunities start with one-day camps on the beginner side, going from campers as young as 4 in the Mini-Mavs program to

Campers work on their hoop skills and learn about teamwork during Mavs Academy programs. (PHOTOS: CHRIS MCGATHEY) youth and high school tournaments for the Mavs Full Classic.

“Whatever stage of your basketball career you are in, whether you are a beginner just starting out, you like the game, you like watching the Mavs play, and you want to be involved in camps or clinics, we have the opportunity to provide that,” Hunt said. “If you already play, and you want to take your game to the next level, we have skills training and development training in the summer along with the youth and high school tournaments.”

Mavs Academy is heading into its 29th summer – its busiest time of the year. “The big thing about Mavs Academy is we take pride in being within 25 minutes from you throughout the course of the summer months,” Hunt said.

The academy holds its 10-weeks in several locations such as Duncanville, Desoto, Fort Worth, Frisco, Plano, McKinney, Rowlett, and Rockwall.

During the summer, campers meet such notable guests as past players, legends, and even current players.

“It has been a tradition for decades, and they love it,” Hunt said. “You can tell when the players come out that they want to be a part of giving back to the community. The smiles on their faces show that and tell a thousand words. We love to give our campers the opportunities and the chance to meet their heroes.”

Camp lessons prioritize character-building and cover leadership, sportsmanship, and teamwork.

“The skills, dribbling, passing, and shooting are pretty fun, but at the end of the day, it is the characters of the campers when they are done,” Hunt said. “It’s about developing the leaders of today and tomorrow. Attitude is important, and we are extremely proud of that part of our program where we get to make an impact on and off the court.”

SIGN ME UP! Mavs academies have spring, summer, and winter camps available at locations around North Texas. Register your child at mavs.com/academy.

Ability Connection Offers New Special Needs Program

Summer camp aims to help children with disabilities keep learned skills sharp

Children with disabilities have a new option this summer with Ability Connection launching its Camp Connections program.

The program aims to prevent campers ages 10 and older from losing social and academic skills gained over the school year by providing interaction when there are fewer chances for it during the summer months.

Sessions will run with fullday block schedules from June 6 to July 1 and July 5 to July 29 at Cochran Chapel Administration Building and a yet to be announced location. Parents will be able to pick three goals for their children to work on during the camps.

Certified special education instructors will focus on strengthening educational, vocational, and social skills.

“Ability Connection believes that teenagers in North Texas with disabilities should have the

we provide tiered support for [children] ages 10-17 of varying disabilities and socio-economic backgrounds through a blend of academics, life/social skills and most importantly - fun.”

of the individuals and families the agency supports.

The agency also provides after-school, holiday, and respite programs. Parents and guardians can experience burn out, so the respite programs g i ve t h e m a break on the first Friday evening and second Saturday afternoon of each month by providing a snack, game, and event time for their children.

Ability Connection believes that teenagers in North Texas with disabilities should have the same access to quality and enriching programs as their fully-abled peers.

Jim Hanophy

Ability Connection client Nina and friend enjoy a creative project together.

(PHOTO: COURTESY ABILITY CONNECTION)

same access to quality and enriching programs as their fully-abled peers,” said Ability Connection

president and CEO Jim Hanophy. “At Ability Connection’s Camp Connections program,

The Ability Connection has specialized in care for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities for 67 years. The nonprofit, serving more than 800 people across Texas, uses a one person focus by identifying and addressing the unique priorities

– Staff report

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Summer Is For Stand-Up: Dallas Comedy Club Offers Classes, Camps What’s the deal with airline food, am I right? I took an Intro to Stand-Up class at Dallas Comedy Club to find out.

Just joking (see, I know jokes now!).

I did it because we thought it would make a cool story, and as someone obsessed with stand-up comM A D D I E S P E R A edy, I figured, “Why not finally try it?”

The class ran for six weeks with a “graduation show” at the end. I had no clue what to expect and was even skeptical about how one could teach stand-up comedy. I saw it as one of those things you must just get out there and do.

I still think that’s true to a degree, but the class did help with learning different types of jokes and innovative writing exercises for generating joke ideas.

Once it was time for me to go on, I was nervous, but as soon as I got that first laugh, the jitters went away.

Each week we covered one or two types of jokes (there are more than you’d think), then had in-class writing time and time to pitch what we came up with at the end.

This was maybe what I found to be the most valuable aspect of the class.

People Newspapers client relations and marketing coordinator Maddie Spera (front, center) and her classmates spent six weeks studying the art of stand-up comedy. (PHOTOS: COURTESY DALLAS COMEDY CLUB)

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We found a dedicated crowd and sounding board in our classmates and were able to give each other praise, constructive criticism, and whatever else we needed to be the best we could be.

Our class was incredibly supportive of one another, and we all had a lot of fun.

Some of us have even gone to open mics together since class ended.

When it came time for our graduation show, I was amazed at how well-prepared everyone was (shout out to our amazing teacher Nick Cutelli).

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Typically, a first-timer’s stand-up set isn’t going to get a lot of laughs, and, to be brutally honest, the jokes aren’t going to be good.

However, I found myself thoroughly enjoying every set from backstage (I went on second-to-last), and the audience seemed to as well.

Once it was time for me to go on, I was nervous, but as soon as I got that first laugh, the jitters went away.

As my set came to an end, I remember being disappointed that it was almost over.

I will forever remember my experience taking this class and all the people I met, and I plan to continue doing stand-up, even if it’s never for anything more than fun. I enjoyed it that much.

If stand-up isn’t your cup of tea, Dallas Comedy Club offers way more class options, like storytelling, sketch comedy, improv, and even musical improv!

There are also camps for kids and teens.

So, whether you’ve always dreamed of getting up on stage or just want to meet new friends, DCC is the place to check out.

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class of 2022 484 acceptances to 162 colleges and universities

$10,188,716 earned in merit scholarship offers by 112-member class

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600+ chapel services

attended by each member of the class over four years

100% performed community service in high school, collectively totaling

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Abilene Christian University The University of Alabama American University Arizona State University University of Arizona University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff University of Arkansas Auburn University Austin Community College Baylor University Binghamton University Biola University Boston College Boston University Brookhaven College Bryant University University of California-Davis University of CaliforniaLos Angeles University of California-San Diego University of CaliforniaSanta Barbara University of California-Santa Cruz The Catholic University of America Chapman University University of Chicago University of Cincinnati Clemson University Colgate University University of Colorado Boulder Colorado School of Mines Colorado State University Dallas Baptist University Dartmouth College Denison University University of Denver DePaul University Eckerd College Elon University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach Emerson College Emory University Fairfield University Florida Agricultural and

Mechanical University Florida Atlantic University University of South Florida Fordham University Franklin and Marshall College Full Sail University Furman University George Washington University Georgetown University Georgia Institute of Technology University of Georgia Haverford College University of Hawaii at Manoa Hawaii Pacific University High Point University Hobart William Smith Colleges Houston Community College University of Houston Howard University Hult International Business School Indiana UniversityPurdue University-Indianapolis Indiana University-Bloomington University of Iowa Jackson State University James Madison University John Cabot University Johns Hopkins University Kansas State University University of Kansas King’s College London Lehigh University Lewis & Clark College Louisiana State University Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Chicago Maine Maritime Academy Massachusetts Maritime Academy Miami University, Oxford University of Miami Michigan State University University of Mississippi Missouri State University University of Missouri Montana State University Navarro College

University of Nebraska-Lincoln New Mexico State University University of New Mexico North Carolina A&T State University North Carolina State University at Raleigh University of North Texas Northeastern University Northwestern University University of Notre Dame Ohio University Oklahoma State University University of Oklahoma Oral Roberts University Oregon State University Palm Beach Atlantic University Pennsylvania State UniversityMain Campus Pennsylvania State UniversityErie-Behrend College University of Pennsylvania Pepperdine University University of Pittsburgh Providence College University of Puget Sound Purdue University Regent University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rhodes College University of Richmond Rollins College Saint Louis University Saint Louis University-Madrid Sam Houston State University San Diego State University University of San Diego Santa Clara University The University of the South University of South Carolina Southern Arkansas University University of Southern California Southern Methodist University Southwestern University Spelman College Saint Edward’s University

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5 1. Well said Highland Park High School team members, led by coaches Lisa Seaman (oral interpretation) and Toby Whisenhunt (speech and debate), won nine top-three places at the UIL District 13-5A Academics meet at North Forney High School: Poetry interpretation – Lyla Meece, first; Carter Mooreland, second; Kieley Stallings, third.

Prose interpretation – Zach Anderson, first; Gunter Ben Stalnaker, second.

Lincoln-Douglas debate – Evan Wang, first; Peyton Bono, second.

Persuasive speaking – Evan Wang, first; Elijah Townsend, third.

FROM LEFT: Stallings, Meece, Seaman, Anderson, and Stalnaker.

2. Praised by the Belles Drill team members and directors elected these rising seniors as the 2022-2023 service officers who will plan the Highland Belles social and service events.

FROM LEFT: Katie Shults, president; Reagan Hoctor, vice president; Marin

Davenport, secretary; Riley Lane Peterie, treasurer; and Carley Hutchison, chaplain.

FRONT ROW, FROM LEF T: Director’s Choice and Annual Belle Awards went to Shelby Sides, Greer Dunston, Chloe Walsh, Kate Hamilton, Neely Womble, Maron Shiller (best attitude junior), Addison Renfrow (best attitude sophomore), and Sydney Thomas. BACK: Lola Jahant, Devoney Duclow, Emily Garberding, Anna Cooke (most improved), Alexandra Thomas, Ava Tiffany (best Belle), Ellie Williamson, and Jillian Miller. NOT PICTURED: Riley Fainter, Caroline Jernigan (best attitude senior), Kaycee Nieuwendyk, and Shelby Pettit.

won its sixth consecutive Medium School Division State Championship this semester in San Antonio. FRONT ROW, FROM LEFT: Catherine Lu, Elizabeth Chen, Yincheng Qian, Jasper Chen, Justine Choi.

BACK ROW: Scott Fortier (coach), Duke Stockton, Jack Jiang, Karina Zaydler, Ivy Mazzucchi, David Alvarado (coach).

Bendy Filgo served her Bronco classmates on April 26 as “principal for a day.”

Her responsibilities included meeting with HPISD Superintendent Tom Trigg and Principal Regina Dumar to learn more about school administration.

5. Hopeful examples

Another Bradfield Elementary School pupil knows how to impress Highland Park Mayor Margo Goodwin.

First-grader Sarah Grace Walder served as “mayor for a day” on April 5 and dazzled [from left] Craig Penfold, Lydia Novakov, Goodwin, Marc Myers, and David Dowler with her ability to read aloud the agenda with all its gobbledygook and names like Kimley-Horn Associates.

The daughter of Tracy and Ben Walder loves tennis, dance, animals of all types, and wants to be a veterinarian.

Goodwin said, “We need all the veterinarians we can get, so I wish you well with that.”

Two Highland Park High School choir program ensembles won Sweepstakes awards by earning top marks – First Division ratings – from all six judges at the UIL Region 20 Concert and Sight-Reading Contest this spring at Richardson High School.

In April, Highland Park High School students Kennedy Foy and Lawler Carpenter received CitySquare’s Hope Award for helping the poverty-fighting agency in a way that made it “cool” for their peers to get involved.

Foy and Carpenter created and led the Highland Park High School CitySquare Club, which tackled such projects as cleaning out storage units and making Easter, Valentine’s, and Christmas goodies for CitySquare neighbors in need. FROM LEFT: Foy, Angela Frear (CitySquare manager of volunteer services), and Carpenter.

4. Six-time champs

6. Principal lessons

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7. Making an impression

– Compiled by Greg Nielsen and William Taylor

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Congratulations to the 109 members of Parish’s 16th graduating class on their college acceptances. As part of our 50th Anniversary, we celebrate our graduates, who have grown in Wisdom, Honor and Service, as they look toward the future as bold leaders and creative learners set to impact our complex global society.

Congratulations, Class of 2022!

College Acceptance List from our Class of 2022 Abilene Christian University American University The American University of Paris Arizona State University Auburn University Austin College Babson College Baldwin Wallace University Ball State University Baylor University Belmont Abbey College Berklee College of Music Bucknell University Butler Community College Carleton College Case Western Reserve University The Catholic University of America Chapman University College of Charleston College of the Holy Cross Clemson University Colby College Colorado School of Mines Colorado State University Columbia College Chicago Connecticut College Cornell University Davidson College Denison University DePaul University DePauw University Dickinson College Dodge City Community College Drexel University Elon University Emory University Florida Institute of Technology Fordham University Furman University The George Washington University Gonzaga University Goucher College

Hawaii Pacific University High Point University Indiana University Bloomington Iowa State University James Madison University Kansas State University Kent State University Kilgore College Langston University Lewis & Clark College Louisiana State University Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Chicago Loyola University Maryland Marquette University Menlo College Michigan State University Midwestern State University Millikin University Mississippi State University Missouri University of Science and Technology Mount St. Mary’s University Northeastern University Northwestern University Nova Southeastern University The Ohio State University Oklahoma City University Oklahoma State University Oregon State University The Pennsylvania State University Pepperdine University Point Loma Nazarene University Point Park University Princeton University Purdue University Rhodes College Rollins College St. Edward’s University Saint John’s University Saint Louis University Saint Mary’s College

San Diego State University Santa Clara University Sarah Lawrence College SCAD: Savannah College of Art & Design Seattle Pacific University Seattle University Sewanne: The University of the South Southern Methodist University Southwestern University Stephen F. Austin State University Suffolk University Syracuse University Temple University Texas A & M University Texas Christian University Texas State University Texas Tech University Texas Wesleyan University Texas Woman’s University Trinity College Dublin Trinity University Tulane University The University of Alabama University of Arizona University of Arkansas University of British Columbia University of California, Berkeley University of California, Irvine University of California, Los Angeles University of California, San Diego University of California, Santa Barbara University of California, Santa Cruz University of Central Florida The University of Chicago University of Cincinnati University of Colorado Boulder University of Colorado Denver University of Colorado Colorado Springs University of Dallas University of Denver

University of Georgia University of Hartford University of Houston University of Illinois Chicago University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign University of the Incarnate Word The University of Iowa The University of Kansas University of Louisville University of Mary Hardin-Baylor University of Maryland University of Miami The University of Mississippi University of Missouri The University of North Carolina at Charlotte University of North Texas The University of Oklahoma University of Oregon University of the Ozarks University of Pittsburgh University of Puget Sound The University of Rhode Island University of Richmond University of San Diego University of San Francisco University of South Carolina University of Southern California The University of Tampa The University of Tennessee The University of Texas The University of Texas-Dallas The University of Texas-Tyler The University of Tulsa University of Virginia University of Wisconsin-Madison Villanova University Wake Forest University Washington and Lee University Washington University in St Louis Wellesley College West Virginia University

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Greenhill School Launches $71M Growing Stronger Campaign

STEM, innovation center will foster design, entrepreneurial, collaborative skills

By Samantha Ponce Special Contributor

The Greenhill School has launched a $71 million fundraising campaign and broken ground on a new STEM and Innovation center.

Over the next five years, the Growing Stronger Together campaign will address several needs on campus, including athletic enhancements and endowment funding.

The 52,000-square-foot Valdes STEM + Innovation Center, designed by architecture firm Bohlin Cywinski Jackson (BCJ), will make room for a modest increase in grades five through 12 while bringing several disciplines into the same building for the first time. It is expected to open in the fall of 2023.

The building, going up on the site of the former Agnich Science Building, will include an innovation corridor with collaboration space, a production studio, and fabrication lab, computer science flex pods, and robotics labs, plus fully flexible math and science classrooms, a central commons and coffee shop, and community gathering spaces.

“It’s an incredible opportunity for our students to learn how to be better designers, to learn innovative mindsets, to develop entrepreneurship skills, to practice that in real-world settings,” said Lee Hark, The David and Rochelle Fredston Head of School.

“We’re really excited about the kind of learning that’s going to catalyze on our campus.”

Part of Greenhill’s mission is college preparation. The new facility and programs are a large part of students becoming exposed to and comfortable in college training, mindsets, and facility settings. Programs like the innovation design and entrepreneurship programs will give students the skill set they need to thrive in their endeavors after their time at Greenhill.

“This program is meant to help the kids to be prepared for the

jobs of the future – the jobs that we don’t know exist yet,” said Kendra Grace, associate head of school.

The school is well on its way toward raising the funds needed so the campus can meet the needs of the students not only through academics and the arts but through athletic enhancements as well, she said. Donors have given nearly $45 million to date.

Added Hark, “Our board took a courageous step to move forward, even in the middle of COVID, to launch this campaign.”

Bohlin Cywinski Jackson (BCJ) designed the new Valdes STEM + Innovation Center with a sense of transparency so that learning would be on display. An interior courtyard will allow natural light to filter through floors and interior spaces; Head of School Lee Hark tells guests at a ground-breaking ceremony that he expects new facilities to help students become innovators, entrepreneurs, collaborators, and problem solvers. (PHOTOS: COURTESY GREENHILL SCHOOL)

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What Had You Accomplished at 19?

Haley Taylor Schlitz, an author, law school grad, prepares for bar exam

By Greg Nielsen

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People Newspapers Many 19-year-old collegiate students are trying to figure out how to lose the freshman 15 or bring up their grades after too much partying.

Haley Taylor Schlitz isn’t doing any of that.

“I’ve just got to finish up finals, and then I’ll be studying for the bar in July,” Schlitz said while preparing in May to graduate from SMU’s Dedman School of Law. She has been offered jobs around the country.

The teen spoke cheerfully – as if it’s normal to be doing all that at such a young age – and explained how she got started early.

Schlitz was accustomed to getting straight A’s in a typical schooling environment until the fifth grade. When grades began to slip drastically, her mother, Dr. Myiesha Taylor, concluded Schlitz wasn’t being challenged.

Efforts to get Schlitz into higher-paced classes didn’t pan out, so Taylor, who wouldn’t let it go, started homeschooling.

Schlitz thrived when allowed to learn at her own pace, graduated from high school at 13, and en-

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Haley Taylor Schlitz and her mother, Dr. Myiesha Taylor, have written a book The Homeschool Alternative: Incorporating a Homeschool Mindset for the Benefit of Black Children in America. Visit thehomeschoolalternative.com.

The term finding yourself is completely inaccurate. You don’t walk down the street and find a shell of yourself to jump into. You build yourself and your path.

Haley Taylor Schlitz

With law school behind her, Haley Taylor Schlitz aims to make her mark on U.S. education policy. rolled in Texas Woman’s University.

She first wanted to be an emergency room doctor like her mother but switched to education to help prevent others from falling through the cracks of traditional schooling.

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structured. It never felt like busywork, Schlitz said.

Outside of classes, she served as one of the youngest delegates at the 2020 Democratic convention. Schlitz also writes opinion columns for such publications as

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Blavity, Blavity U, and Teen Vogue.

Her hobbies include playing piano – classical and modern pop songs – and spending time with her friends playing video games such as Valorant and watching shows such as Attack on Titan.

From her journey, Schlitz has reached a conclusion she wants to share with others.

“The term finding yourself is completely inaccurate,” she explained. “You don’t walk down the street and find a shell of yourself to jump into. You build yourself and your path.

“You are always adding to yourself, and it should be taken as empowering. You can make yourself into whoever you want to be. I would’ve never found this path with flashing lights and a sign. It was because of what I wanted to pursue; it wasn’t easy, but that’s life.”

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Facebook data and gender gaps It’s an age-old question: Are differences between what men and women like decided by nature or nurture?

A new study from SMU (Southern Methodist University) and UC3M (Universidad Carlos III de Madrid) in Spain took Facebook data and reached some surprising conclusions.

“By peering into the lives of billions of people and unobtrusively observing their behavior, Facebook has unintentionally created the world’s largest database on interests and preferences,” said SMU’s Klaus Desmet. He’s the Ruth and Kenneth Altshuler Centennial Interdisciplinary Professor of Economics at SMU and a co-author of the study.

So, what did the social media data show?

“We uncovered a fascinating result: For gender-related interests, such as soccer or children, men and women are more different in gender-equal societies,” Desmet said.

“However, for non-gender-related

interests, such as travel, the opposite is true: Men and women are more alike in more gender-equal countries.”

On the other hand, those results align well with two seemingly competing theories.

“For gender-related preferences, which are more likely to be determined by innate factors, women and men are more different in gender-equal societies. This is consistent with evolutionary psychology,” he said. “For non-gender related preferences, which are more likely to be socially constructed, women and men are more similar in gender-equal societies. This is consistent with social role theory.”

Make him a Mustang Cenergistic CEO William Spears has given SMU the largest donation by a non-alumnus in the university’s more-than-100-year history.

University leaders didn’t disclose the gift amount but said it would help establish the William S. Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership in the Cox School of Business and the Spears Accelerator.

The accelerator will offer support services and funding opportunities for the conception, creation, and development of new businesses, services, and products.

A masterpiece in residence Check out Juan Sánchez Cotán’s Still Life with Quince, Cabbage, Melon, and Cucumber (c. 1602)

while it’s on loan from the San Diego Museum of Art for viewing at the Meadows Museum through June 26.

It came to the SMU as part of Masterpieces in Residence, a new series launched in March of individual installations of a single work of Spanish art on loan from a U.S. museum.

New York-bound Marc P. Christensen, dean of SMU’s Lyle School of Engineering and Bobby B. Lyle Professor of Engineering Innovation, on July 1, will become the 17th president of Clarkson University, a private research institution with more than 4,600 students based in Potsdam, New York.

He joined the SMU faculty in 2002 and has led the Lyle School for the past nine years.

SAT, ACT scores not required SMU will remain test-optional for first-year undergraduate applicants seeking admission and scholarships for the fall 2023 and spring 2024 terms.

“Since implementing a temporary test-optional policy in 2020, the admission committee continues to attract high-achieving students who bring great talent to our campus,” said Wes Waggoner, SMU associate vice president for Enrollment Management.

– Compiled by Greg Nielsen

CLOCKWISE: SMU professor Klaus Desmet says Facebook collects a goldmine of data on human behavior by observing what users like, read, share, and download. GPS tracking on mobile devices shows who runs every day, goes to church on Sunday, or visits the local pub. William Spears didn’t attend SMU, but his wife, Candye Gould Spears, earned a degree there in 2006.

Marc P. Christensen. Juan Sánchez Cotán’s Still Life with Quince, Cabbage, Melon, and Cucumber, considered one of the first masterpieces of still-life painting, set a high precedent for the Spanish still-life painting of the later Baroque period. (PHOTOS: COURTESY SMU)

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WITH 6A SCHEDULE LOOMING, SCOTS MAKE STRIDES IN SPRING Storer, HP building depth and experience to prepare for upcoming season

By Todd Jorgenson

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t’s been six months since Highland Park’s football season ended with an upset loss to Frisco Wakeland in the second round of the Class 5A Region I playoffs.

Yet, the sting of that defeat is still vivid for returning players, offering some motivation during three weeks of spring practices that provided valuable preparation for the upcoming 2022 season.

“The guys are making a lot of progress,” said HP head coach Randy Allen, who is entering his 24th season at the school. “We’ve gotten a great look at our players who are competing for starting positions and have a good feel for our depth chart.”

Our guys feel like they have something to prove.

Randy Allen The Scots practiced for three weeks in late April and early May, as permitted by UIL guidelines, to build depth and gain experience before a jump to Class 6A next season.

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Highland Park will make the jump to Class 6A next season. (PHOTO: CHRIS MCGATHEY) With a handful of returnees missing spring drills due to minor injuries or commitments in other sports, Allen and his staff were able to glimpse players who are shifting positions or otherwise haven’t had any varsity reps but could be valuable contributors in the fall.

One player who did participate throughout the spring is quarterback Brennan Storer, who passed for more than 2,500 yards with 25 touchdowns while starting every game as a junior. He also ran for eight scores.

“He’s executing our offense very well and showing the benefits of having 12 games under his belt,” Allen said. “As a quarterback, your offensive line and receivers have a lot to do with your success. Our line is developing just as Brennan is developing.”

Storer will have other familiar faces around him, such as Jay Cox, Jackson Heis, Beau Lilly, and Luke Herring. Meanwhile, the HP defense has just two returning starters, meaning that development in the spring has been especially critical.

“We have good speed on defense,” Allen said. “Once we get everybody back, we’re going to have a lot more experience.”

The Scots will resume practice on Aug. 8 before traveling to Plano East for a scrimmage on Aug. 19. The regular-season opener will be a week later when HP hosts Flower Mound Marcus. The eight-game slate in District 7-6A starts on Sept. 9 against Lake Highlands.

“It’s a new challenge with new opponents. For our fans and players, there’s excitement in something different. It’s going to motivate our team,” Allen said. “Our guys feel like they have something to prove.”

Why Rodney Webb Left Coaching After the Best Season of His Career

The new HPISD athletic director stepped away from the sidelines for ‘a unique opportunity’

By Todd Jorgenson

necessarily have the same day-today interaction with kids, but I will get to know the kids,” Webb said.

Rodney Webb had just taken “I’ve always really valued those playDenton Guyer to the Class 6A Di- er-coach relationships.” vision II state championship game Webb just completed a two-year and had the talent to refuel for an- tenure as football coach at Guyer, other deep run in the football play- following successful stints at Rockoffs. wall, Mesquite Horn, and Royse So why would he suddenly leave City. He has compiled an overall the sidelines? The opportunity to be- record of 160-78 in 19 seasons as come the athletic director at High- a head coach. His teams made the land Park ISD might not come playoffs in 18 consecutive years. around again.

“Coach Webb is highly respected “It wasn’t that I was ready to walk in the coaching profession as a peraway from coaching, but it was a son with class and character,” said unique opportunity to go ahead and HP football coach Randy Allen. make that jump. It’s such a great dis- “He has been the athletic coordinatrict with great people,” Webb said. tor of very successful programs, and “It’s not a completely different feel, he has served in statewide leaderbut it’s more administrative and less ship positions because of the respect blowing the whistle.” he has earned from the 30,000 high Webb has 32 years of high school school coaches in Texas.” coaching experience, including 19 Webb served as president of the years as either an athletic director Texas High School Coaches Assoor campus athletics coordinator. He ciation from 2018 to 2021, a posiwill replace Johnny Ringo, who is re- tion previously held by both Ringo tiring in June after nine years leading and9:06:33 Allen.

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“We were searching for someone who knows how to sustain and build upon a strong program, who is a respected leader with strong character and who has a strong track record of supporting and promoting all boys’ and girls’ sports,” HPISD superintendent Tom Trigg said.

Webb started his new role on May 1, giving him time to learn from Ringo about the district, its athletic structure, and various traditions he intends to uphold.

“Just by looking at the success of the programs, there are great systems in place,” he said. “At the same time, I’m excited about putting my stamp on the program.”

Meanwhile, he knows that Friday nights in the fall will feel a little different, and he’s mentally preparing himself for that.

“Instead of worrying about what I’m going to call on third-and-short, I’m going to be nervous about other things,” Webb said. “I’m going to be so busy that I won’t have much time to think about it.”

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Top Tandem: HP Doubles Team Caps Dominant Spring with State Title Longtime Scots coach Holden set to retire after final spring championship

By Todd Jorgenson People Newspapers

After her junior season ended with a loss in the championship match at the Class 5A state tennis tournament, Highland Park’s Isabella McElfresh wanted redemption.

She accomplished that goal, although with a different partner and in a different division. Instead of mixed doubles alongside Ray Saalfield, she won a state title with Eden Rogozinski in girls doubles.

With everything that Dan has taught us, we wanted to make him proud.

Isabella McElfresh The decision to split up last year’s silver medalists came from longtime HP head coach Dan Holden, whose program has always specialized in dominant doubles teams. In this case, he

since 2015, when HP was in Class 6A. McElf resh is a senior, but Rogozinski will return next year along with her younger sister, Mia, who finished third in mixed doubles at the regional tournament.

“I had no idea how to play doubles until I got here. The coaches really emphasize that,” McElfresh said. “We wanted it for ourselves, but with everything that Dan has taught us, we wanted to make him proud.”

The state championship will be the last at HP for Holden, who plans to retire after 22 seasons of turning the Scots into the most decorated high school program in Texas, with dozens of state crowns in the fall and spring seasons.

“This was a bittersweet decision. I struggled with it,” HoldFROM LEFT: Assistant coaches Robert Hogan and Tylir Jimenez, state champions Isabella McElfresh and Eden en said. “I love these kids, and I love this program, but it’s time. I Rogozinski, and head coach Dan Holden. (COURTESY PHOTO) feel great about what we accomfigured shuffling arguably the two a dominant season that started tandem that lost only one match plished.”

Holden, who coached at the colbest players in his program would with HP’s state title during the all season and didn’t drop a set give the Scots a chance at two fall team season. during postseason play. They lege level with Louisiana-Lafayette spring titles instead of just one.

“We definitely practiced a lot sealed the deal with a 6-2, 6-3 in the mid-1990s, plans to keep While Saalfield and Carl last spring, even when we weren’t victory over Amarillo’s Allex coaching privately and supporting Newell dropped a three-set playing together,” McElf resh Gonzales and Morgan Rose in the Scots behind the scenes. heartbreaker in the boys doubles said. “We would always talk and San Antonio.

“It will be great to watch them championship match, McEl- give each other tips.”

It marked the first state ti- do well,” Holden said. “The profresh and Rogozinski continued That chemistry paid off for a tle in girls doubles for the Scots gram is in great hands.”

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NO HORSING AROUND, BUT A PEGASUS? THAT’S PERFECT (PHOTOS: CHRIS MCGATHEY AND THOMAS GARZA)

Elizabeth Smith

Henry, a bejeweled horse borrowed for this year’s Dallas-themed Mad Hatter’s Tea on April 20, may have been a ‘mane’ attraction as he walked into the Dallas Arboretum. Still, it was Prashe Shah who took home the ‘most true to theme’ award with her giant Pegasus sign-inspired hat.

Henry, borrowed by Amber Griffin for the event, had to make a quick exit after his runway-esque debut (bringing in animals from outside is a no-no at the Arboretum).

However, his absence left no shortage of other hats that took the saying ‘everything’s bigger in Texas’ seriously at the popular annual event hosted by the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum benefiting A Woman’s Garden.

Linda Burk won the ‘best big over-the-top hat’ prize for her State Fair-themed hat, complete with a Ferris wheel and fair food.

The best use of botanical components award was a tie with Marena Gault and Elizabeth Smith.

Venise Stuart won the prize for best fascinator while Debbie McKeever and crew swept (literally, the hats were tall, and the wind was fierce) the best group hats category with their intricate arboretum-themed hats. The People’s Choice Award was awarded to Robert Wilson for his hat, which included nods to Big Tex, Reunion Tower, and more, by Women’s Council President Lisa Loy Laughlin and Mad Hatter’s Tea Chair Claire Catrino.

Sharla Bush and Terry Irby won best in show for their elaborate, flower-adorned hats.

Calvert Collins and Prashe Shah

Kelly Wisz, Candice Flores, and Katie Kennemar

– Rachel Snyder

Amber Griffin and Henry the Horse

American Airlines Hat

Robert Wilson

Lisa Loy Laughlin, Claire Catrino, Terry Irby, Tanya Taylor, Sharla Bush and Laurie Sands Harrison

Michelle Tatum

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Centennial Celebration Wraps up with Gala, Luncheon

Junior League Dallas honors Laura Bush and Veletta Forsythe Lill

Trey and Isabell Novakov Higginbotham, Ketric Sanford, Christa Sanford, Andrea and Heath Cheek

Kelly and Brooke Garlock

John and Diane Scovell

Martha Stewart

Former Ball Chairs (PHOTOS: GEORGE FIALA, TAMYTHA CAMERON, CELESTE CASS AND MICHELLE WALKER)

The Junior League of Dallas ( JLD) wrapped up a week-long celebration of its 100 years of service to the city with a Centennial Gala, presented by the Sewell Family, on April 23, in the Chantilly Ballroom at the Hilton Anatole Hotel.

The 1920s Art Nouveau-inspired soirée featured a VIP cocktail reception, a seated dinner, dancing, a big board auction, and a raffle. Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts dancers dazzled before dinner.

JLD President Christa Sanford thanked Centennial Co-chairs Andrea Cheek and Margo Goodwin for their collective planning efforts.

At the Centennial Milestones Luncheon on April 21, the league honored former First Lady Laura Bush with its Lifetime Achievement Award and Veletta Forsythe Lill with the 2022 Sustainer of the Year award for their excellence in voluntarism and commitment to their communities and beyond. TV personality Martha Stewart spoke.

A Centennial wall – themed a “Devotion to Dallas and Legacy of Leadership” – went on display on Level 1 of Dallas Galleria in the Center Court next to Louis Vuitton from April 1 through 28. The exhibit showcased a collection of historical photos, an overview of JLD’s Signature Projects, and a list of nearly 200 JLD partner organizations.

– Staff Report

Courtney Johnson, Dr. Lindsay Davis, Heather McNamara, Elisabeth McHugh and Claire Catrino

Veletta Forsythe Lill and Isabell Novakov Higginbotham

Mrs. Laura Bush and Lydia Novakov

Samantha, Kathy and Sandra Tucker

Melissa Sherrill Martin, Daniella Giglio, Lora Farris and JB Hayes

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Verdi

requiem Thursday, June 30 | 7:30 pm Meyerson Symphony Center

COMBINED CHOIRS OF

Highland Park Presbyterian Church Highland Park United Methodist Church First United Methodist Church Park Cities Presbyterian Church CONDUCTED BY

George Gregory Hobbs F E AT U R E D P E R F O R M E R S

Karen Slack

Soprano

Catherine Martin Mezzo

Vale Rideout Tenor

Morris Robinson Bass

Tickets: $25–$75 | hppres.org/concerts

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Living

6-STEP CHECKLIST FOR MAKING YOUR NEXT OUTDOOR PARTY A SUCCESS An outdoor party takes a little more planning than an indoor one. Here are some of my tips for ensuring everyone has a great time at your next barbecue, cocktail hour, or pool party.

1. Seating: Once you’ve figured out how many guests you’ll be having, you can determine your seating arrangements. Will your guests be seated at a long table? Or will you create a variety of seating arrangements for individual conversation groups? If there will be children present, do you want a kids’ table?

You may want to rent additional tables, tablecloths, linens, and chairs. In the past, I’ve ordered bamboo tables that seat four people and pushed them together to seat six.

MARGARET CHAMBERS

2. Table Settings: I recommend decorative melamine plates because they are shatterproof and dishwasher safe. With melamine, you can hardly tell that it’s not real porcelain. Acrylic stemware is a sturdy alternative to glassware — after all, you don’t want glass near the pool.

3. Food: It’s imperative that the food you serve won’t melt or wilt in the heat. Some triedand-true choices for outdoor parties include nuts, crudités, hummus dips, puff pastries, charcuterie boards, and dried fruit.

LEFT: Mixing iron furniture and faux bois furniture in this outdoor seating area creates a more interesting look. (PHOTO: NATHAN SCHRODER. DESIGNS: MARGARET CHAMBERS); RIGHT: It worked out better here to have two small tables with umbrellas instead of one large table. We used same fabrics for both seating arrangements. (PHOTO: MICHAEL HUNTER. DESIGNS: MARGARET CHAMBERS).

4. Drinks: Self-service drink areas encourage guests to circulate the space and possibly cross paths with someone new to talk to. Stock your drink station with glasses, cups, straws, lemons and limes, club soda, and a cocktail shaker. Also, consider including your own cocktail mix or punch (serve ice separately so that you don’t water down the mixture).

5. Games: Food and drinks are not the only ingre-

dients for a successful outdoor party: Don’t forget to include games so that your guests never get bored. Good outdoor party games include horseshoes, croquet, giant Jenga, and badminton.

6. Weather: Here in Dallas, the window of opportunity for perfect weather is small. If chill is a concern, provide throw blankets, outdoor heaters, or a fire pit to keep guests warm. During the hot summer, guests will appreciate access to

cold nonalcoholic drinks, misters, plenty of ice, fans, and shade.

Even if you’ve never entertained outdoors before, you can plan with confidence if you keep these tips in mind.

Margaret Chambers, a registered interior designer (RID) and member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), leads Chambers Interiors and Associates. Her colleague Caitlin Crowley helped edit this column. Visit chambersinteriors.com/blog for more design advice.

Gather Round, And Get Fired Up For Grilling Season True grill masters work their culinary magic year-round over charcoal or wood fire grills and smokers.

For the rest of us, grilling season gets underway with the arrival of Father’s Day. Whether it’s burgers and hot dogs or CHRISTY ROST steaks, chops, or kabobs, cooking over a grill offers much more than flavor.

Grilling is equal parts cooking, socializing, and entertainment. That’s the reason folks gather around whenever someone fires up the grill. It’s a veritable symphony where sizzling meat or fish take center stage, accompanied by the sound of spits as melting fat drips onto hot coals.

As with any symphony, all eyes are on the conductor – in this case, the grill master, who deftly coaxes the best flavors, textures, and colors from the ingredients with every flip, turn, or repositioning.

Add chilled beverages and tasty apps, and standing around the grill takes on the excitement of culinary

GRILLED RIBEYE STEAK WITH CHARRED PEPPERS, ONION, AND BOK CHOY

(PHOTO: CHRISTY ROST)

theater.

When it comes to grilled meats, a thick ribeye steak cooked to perfection is hard to beat. Well-marbled with flecks of fat throughout and a simple seasoning of coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, the flamekissed flavor imparted by charcoal, wood, or even a gas fire ensures every bite is sublime.

But why stop there? Grilling heightens the flavor and mouthwatering appearance of vegetables, too.

For this grilled ribeye steak with charred peppers, onion, and bok choy, I lightly brushed olive oil over yellow and red sweet peppers, red onion, and baby bok choy, grilled them over a hot flame until charred, then brushed on

Asian sweet chili sauce during the final minute of cooking.

While grilling a complete meal of steak and vegetables, I used leftover space to blacken poblano peppers for chicken enchiladas I plan to prepare later in the week. Other times, I’ve used excess space to grill chicken legs and thighs for another meal. This double-duty grilling saves cooking time and fuel, and there’s nothing like knowing another savory meal awaits in the fridge for the next day.

Cookbook author and PBS chef Christy Rost is a longtime resident of the Park Cities and Preston Hollow. Find her ‘Celebrating Home’ 4-minute cooking videos at youtube.com/ChristyRostCooks and christyrost.com.

Ingredients: 1 ¾ pounds boneless ribeye steak, 1 ½ inch thickness Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Smoked sea salt flakes for garnish 2 yellow sweet peppers, rinsed 1 red sweet pepper, rinsed 1 large red onion, peeled and cut into 6 wedges 3 baby bok choy, rinsed and cut in half lengthwise 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce Directions: Season the meat generously with coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper and set it aside. Slice the yellow and red peppers in half lengthwise, remove the seeds, and slice each half into three wedges. Brush the peppers, onion wedges, and

bok choy halves lightly on each side with olive oil and set them aside.

Preheat the grill. When it is hot, transfer the meat and vegetables to the grill. Cook the meat 4 minutes, then turn it over and cook 4 minutes more. Turn the meat over once more, rotate it one-quarter turn to create crosshatch grill marks, and cook 1 to 2 minutes more on each side, or until an instant-read thermometer reads 130 degrees. Transfer the meat to a large platter, garnish it with smoked sea salt flakes, and set it aside to keep warm.

Meanwhile, cook the vegetables until they are crisp-tender and begin to char, flipping them over once. Just before removing them from the grill, brush with sweet chili sauce.

Cook 1 minute more, then remove them from the grill and arrange them on the platter next to the meat.

Yield: 4 servings

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‘A Very Happy, Bubbly, Outgoing Kid’

Mother describes how Children’s Health helped family navigate daughter’s conditions

By Rachel Snyder

rachel.snyder@peoplenewspapers.com

Hannah Dvorocsik, now 5, has been a patient at Children’s Health since before she was born.

After prenatal tests indicated brain malformations, her mother, Melissa, was referred to Children’s Fetal Center.

Everything was very overwhelming, but it was really great just to know that we had those resources and that team behind us to help us navigate this new, to us, unknown world.

Melissa Dvorocsik Since then, Hannah has navigated health issues, including a cleft palate, chronic ear infections, and more, but now attends the Rise School, is learning to speak and write, and has started her first cheerleading class.

“We were able to meet with (the team at Children’s Fetal Center) and ask lots of questions and go back to them with more and more of our questions,” Melissa Dvorocsik said. “Everything was very

The Dvorocsik family – Melissa, Greg, Peter, and Hannah – were the honorary patient family for the 54th-annual Family Night at Six Flags benefiting Children’s Health. (PHOTO: COURTESY CHILDREN’S HEALTH)

overwhelming, but it was really great just to know that we had those resources and that team behind us to help us navigate this new, to us, unknown world.”

More recently, Hannah had her cleft palate repaired in the summer of 2021, and Melissa felt prepared by the team at Children’s when Hannah experienced seizures

this past fall.

“It was extremely scary, but we were able to go to Children’s, and there was definitely much more calm and peace knowing that we were there with doctors who were able to take care of her,” she said. “She had her fifth birthday, and she’s a happy, bubbly little girl. She’s sometimes shy, but oftentimes

not and loves to talk up a storm.”

Melissa said Hannah’s also enjoying the Rise School and cheerleading.

“Cheerleading is kind of the first activity outside of school that Hannah’s gotten involved in, and she loves it,” Melissa said.

“It’s helping her develop some new friends outside of school and keeping her engaged and, truly, it’s something that helps her with a lot of her motor skills that she has difficulty with.”

This year, the Dvorocsik family was the honorary patient family for the 54th-annual Family Night at Six Flags benefiting Children’s Health hosted by the Women’s Auxiliary to Children’s Medical Center.

The Women’s Auxiliary has raised more than $24 million to support Children’s Health programs and services.

“We thought that it might be interesting for people to hear a family talk about their journey and experiences of Children’s Health that went beyond just one visit and instead involve care over a period of many years and, in Hannah’s case, for her entire life,” said Children’s Health Foundation president Brent Christopher. “Sometimes it’s hard for families to talk about the experiences that they have been through, and we know that’s asking a lot for them to come and do that, but by the same token, they’re so gracious and full of gratitude for the care they’ve received from the nurses and the doctors and all the staff around them, and they wanted to come as a way of saying thank you.”

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Wortman Takes Home Seay Award as Moody Family YMCA Celebrates As that Y.M.C.A. song tells it, “No man The namesake of the Seay award, created does it by himself.” in the 1990s, attended Highland Park schools But one might take home a special honor and, after serving in World War II, formed after helping ensure the neighborhood Y isn’t Seay Sharpe & Co., one of the country’s top “short on (its) dough.” life insurance brokerage firms, and gave graDallas attorney James “Jess” Wortman re- ciously to his community. ceived the 2022 Charles E. Seay Outstanding Seay’s philanthropy included significant Leadership Award given gifts to the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for annually by the Moody its dyslexic children’s Family YMCA on Preston Road to volunteers wing and the Park Cities who demonstrate distinYMCA for the Seay Naguished service and extatorium and $31 milemplify the organization’s lion to UT Southwestern purpose and ideals.

Medical School.

“His approach to “He never forgot management, scaling, his upbringing and was data analytics, and leadhighly focused on physiership were instrumental cal fitness,” Daniel J. Drabinski said. “He was an in making this the most avid swimmer at the Y, as successful campaign in the history of the Moody well as a two-time runner Family YMCA of the up for the Dallas CounPark Cities,” said Daniel FROM LEFT: The Wortman family, try Club golf club chamJ. Drabinski, who chairs Adelaide, Jess, Emma, and Lila. pionship.”

Seay served on the the organization’s Board (PHOTO: COURTESY DANIEL J. DRABINSKI) of Management.

YMCA Board of ManThe presentation came during the annual agement, Drabinski said. “He worked hard his campaign victory party, held on April 15 at Ar- entire life and used his various gifts to build a lington Hall on Turtle Creek. business and an estate and then gave his time, “We had a total of 809 gifts that raised talent, and treasure to make our community a $728,271,” executive director Nick Echten- better place for everyone.” kamp said.

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Common unknown reasons why people fall or have balance problems. It’s never because of age...there’s always A REASON! Now what to do about it?

By Leading Balance Expert, Dr. Jeffrey Guild, Physical Therapist Are you worried about losing independence because of falls? Are you seeing your friends around you falling and losing their independence?

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1: Vertigo/Inner Ear Balance Problems: Vertigo and dizziness are symptoms of problems that put older people at risk of falling. These symptoms are very common. In fact, one-third of people over the age of 70, and one-half of people over the age of 85 are experiencing dizziness and/or vertigo right now! The good news is that now that you know to look for them, these conditions are usually very treatable!

2. The Legs Not Knowing Where They Are (Proprioceptive Loss): As a balance specialist I see this problem ALL THE TIME. Although this problem is very common, most people don’t realize they have it at all. I often see this when people are falling or having balance problems for what seems like NO APPARENT REASON. It’s simple to find out whether or not you face this problem, and there are many ways around it if you do.

3. Walking Slowly & Furniture Walking: Some people think walking slowly and carefully reduces the risk of falling. This is NOT the case.

Like riding a bicycle, slowing down greatly increases the risk of falling, and is a dangerous

thing to do for somebody with balance problems.

Touching furniture and walls while walking is a sign that something is wrong and immediate action is needed to prevent this from becoming a fall!

Want more information & solutions? My new special report provides actionable tips that will help you keep or regain your independence. And the best thing is it’s 100% FREE, and you’re under no obligation to buy anything when you call.

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r. Wilfred Weston Hanson and Ms. Helyne Spinney Hanson of Newport Beach, California, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Katharine Helen Hanson, to Joseph Paul Collins, son of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Collins of Highland Park.

The bride is a 2008 graduate of Corona Del Mar High School in Newport Beach.

She studied architecture at the University of Southern California.

The groom is a 2006 graduate of Highland Park High School. He received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Georgia and a Master of Studies in Law in Taxation from New York University.

Joe graduated Magna Cum Laude from South Texas College of Law with his Juris Doctorate. He is an associate with Haynes and Boone, LLP.

C O U R T E SY P H O T O

Katharine and Joe will marry on July 9, 2022, at Corona Del Mar Community Church, with a reception to follow at the Newport Harbor Yacht Club. They will honeymoon in Hawaii.

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More Than the Alamo and Enchiladas

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Enjoy expansive views, explore these fresh finds on your next San Antonio trek

By Diana Oates

Special Contributor The Dallas to San Antonio trip is nothing new. Whether visiting family or in town for work, sometimes it seems we could do the trip in our sleep. Drive, margaritas, The Alamo, River Walk, and repeat.

Here’s a refreshed look at Mission City that will have you feeling like you’re there for the first time.

Stay: While Hotel Emma sits on her throne as the queen of luxurious lodging, the new Thompson San Antonio-Riverwalk is empowering high end travelers with options since opening in 2021. Spring for a one-bedroom king suite with panoramic views and a separate living area. Don’t check out without catching an epic sunset while sipping a craft cocktail at the Moon’s Daughter.

Wine: Speaking of drinks, nothing pairs with an ice-cold glass of rosé like an East Coast oyster.

At Little Em’s Oyster Bar, you’ll enjoy both after picking your jaw off of the floor from admiring the property’s adorable aesthetic. Think pink, white, open, and airy accompanied by lobster rolls, fries, and blue skies via the patio.

Dine: San Antonio sans TexMex? Sounds sinful, however, the

San Antonio sans Tex-Mex? Sounds sinful, however, the latest and greatest restaurants are proving that more than chips and queso can thrive there.

Catch epic sunsets while sipping a craft cocktail at the Moon’s Daughter, dine at places like Allora and Little Em’s Oyster Bar, and wrap up your trip with relaxation at the Loma de Vida Spa and Wellness Center. (COURTESY PHOTOS) latest and greatest restaurants are proving that more than chips and queso can thrive there.

For example, Allora, the upscale Italian restaurant recently opened at the Pearl. The dinner menu from chef Robbie Nowlin features antipasti, seafood crudi, pasta, and entrees like grilled swordfish and rabbit.

Lovers of botanic beauty rejoice in Jardin’s opening which allows for luxurious laps around San Antonio’s signature garden followed by a meal rooted in Mediterranean flavors.

Open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, al fresco dining peaks when the birds are chirping and the San Antonio Botanical Garden’s

38-acres are in bloom. Weather not cooperating? The restaurant housed in the historic Daniel J. Sullivan Carriage House, originally constructed in 1896, has a warm and cozy feel perfect for catching up with a friend.

Do: See a show. There’s no better place to do that then the Tobin

Center for the Performing Arts.

Whether it’s comedy or dance performance, a family friendly affair, or a good ole’ fashioned concert, this venue provides guests with a performance hall, studio theater, and outdoor performance plaza. Upcoming shows include everything from Zac Brown Band to Tracy Morgan.

Those that feel no trip is complete without a little retail therapy might consider an appointment to pop into Cultus Artem to select a new, clean signature scent. Another San Antonio signature shopping move would be to stop in Dos Carolinas for a custom or ready to wear guayabera.

Need to grab a glimpse of the true Texas Hill Country before you head back to Dallas? Make the trip out to the Loma de Vida Spa and Wellness Center for what gets my vote as the most tranquil spa situation in the city, if not the state.

Leave time to float in the infinity pool and feel the stress of the day lift. You’ll undoubtedly leave feeling lighter.

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BEACON HILL AT CEDAR CREEK LAKE

Announcing the La Terrezza Collection

Exquisite custom-built classical stucco home designed by accomplished modernist architect Bill Booziotis was taken back to the studs under the direction of award-winning LA-based designers Chimera Interiors circa 2017 to create one of the most strikingly beautiful homes in Dallas. 6210 Raintree is securely nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac lot in the centrally-located Williamsburg Estates.

Gorgeous Negro Marquina and Carrara Marble in a chevron pattern adorn the entry floors that flow into light-filled, high ceilinged, and well-proportioned living and dining areas with French patterned wood flooring and incredible art walls.

An Italian Dada kitchen by Molteni provides incredible design and efficiency with a built-in coffee bar station and Miele appliances, all overlooking the pool and rear grounds. A spacious sunroom with arched metal windows, designer tile floors, and a custom sculpted fireplace offers an incredible informal living and entertaining space or an exceptional homeoffice location.

The light-filled downstairs primary suite with arched floor-to-ceiling windows and French patterned hardwoods has one of the most exceptional bathrooms adorned with Negro Marquina and Thassos marbles, custom cabinetry, and a double shower in a custombuilt glass cube, and a freestanding tub.

Downstairs are two more ensuite bedrooms. All bathrooms were completely updated with beautiful marble, custom cabinetry, and Vola and Fontana hardware.

An expansive rear portico overlooks the large grassy area and saltwater pool that was resurfaced and retiled with a motorized cover added.

Contact Ryan Streiff (469.371.3008 or ryan@ daveperrymiller.com) for more information or to set up a private showing. Visit DPMFineHomes.com to learn more or call 214.799.1488.

ALLIE BETH ALLMAN

Elliott & Elliott Group Market Renovated Home Near Preston Royal

Find Your New Home Along Preston Hollow’s Peaceful Lanes

Architect and designer-curated multiphase renovation has resulted in 6464 Northport Drive (6464northport.daveperrymiller.com). Listed by the Elliott & Elliott Group for $2,495,000, this impeccable move-in ready home is chock-full of quality finishes and fixtures professionally selected for both aesthetics and function.

Downstairs boasts an open and highly functional floor plan with high ceilings, primary suite, an en-suite bedroom and most of the home’s square footage.

Upstairs are two bedrooms with a shared bath plus a game/fitness room.

The backyard has undergone a resort-like makeover with a freestanding pavilion complete with outdoor kitchen, entertainment area and half-bath, plus professional landscaping with yard lighting, putting green and artificial turf. The pool has been renovated and resurfaced with the outdoor decking replaced.

Improvements include Pella double-paned windows throughout, automatic backup generator and two HVACs installed with variable speed units. Exterior siding was replaced with Hardiplank and the entire home has been repainted, inside and out.

To schedule a showing, call or text Curt at 214.675.8353 or Paige at 214.478.9544.

Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate (dpmre.com) is a division of the Ebby Halliday Companies, 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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Rely on an Expert to Negotiate University Park Real Estate Deals

Preston Hollow’s quiet, beautiful lanes, combined with its convenient location in the center of Dallas, has attracted some of its most noteworthy residents, from professional athletes to business leaders, former mayors and even a former U.S. president.

Take a drive along the neighborhood’s peaceful streets to check out these four estates available in Preston Hollow. And don’t forget to ask the experts at Allie Beth Allman & Associates about properties that will soon come on the market.

Behind a gated entry is a completely remodeled sixbedroom estate on 1.1 acres. Listed by Allie Beth Allman, the home at 5222 Park Lane is perfect for entertaining, with a grand, two-story entry and a great room that has floor-to-ceiling windows and two fireplaces.

Head east across the tollway to 5810 Park Lane, where Juli Black can show you a Santa Barbarastyle home with a pool, spa and lighted tennis court.

Landscape designer Harold Leidner created a beautiful setting for this extraordinary home, surrounding it with oak trees and magnolias.

Before heading home, check out the Georgian-style estate at nearby 5138 Deloache Ave. in Old Preston Hollow. Alex Perry is marketing this six-bedroom estate on almost 1.5 acres of landscaped grounds. It has two full kitchens for preparing lavish dinner parties.

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The Connoisseur’s Compound

ALLIE BETH ALLMAN URBAN 5411 Surrey Circle, represented by Joan Eleazer for $24,500,000.

5335 Meaders Lane 6 Bedrooms | 6.2 Baths | 12,612 SqFt Offered For $9,750,000 Beacon Hill announced recently, the launch of a new spec model home building division.”We are proud to offer our La Terrezza Collection for new purchasers looking to choose one of our amazing lakeview homesites with a modern terrace style design to take advantage of the amazing views.” quotes Joe McGinley, Kemp Lakeside Homes partner and onsite operations manager. “ By teaming up with Garrett Brothers Construction, we can now offer new Home and Land packages to start in the $950’s which will include many upgraded interior and exterior features!” To schedule a personal tour, call 903498-LAKE (5253) or register online at www. livebeaconhill.com.

DAVE PERRY-MILLER REAL ESTATE

Designed by architect Elby Martin, a Tuscan- inspired stone-clad estate home with Italian barrel tile roof, manicured 1.1-acre site with mature trees and landscape by Harold Leidner. Gourmet kitchen topped by a barrel brick ceiling is open to one of several family rooms. Custom Knotty Alderwood cabinetry with White Castle hardware provides storage. Two full-size SubZeros refrigerators, two Asko dishwashers, two gas Wolf ovens and warming drawer. Outdoor Kitchen equipped with a Wolfe outdoor grille and Subzero undercounter refrigerators, and electric screens. Resort like pool, cabana, turfed back yard, private guest house. Home is equipped with Geothermal HVAC and natural gas generator.

For more information please contact Kyle Crews (214) 538-1310.

Selling a house these days might seem simple. Just put a sign in the yard, and the buyers will come running.

But for homeowners seeking the most from the sale of their home, it can be a bit more complicated. And it requires the guidance of an expert agent like those at Allie Beth Allman & Associates.

You want a seasoned negotiator who can nail down all the fine points – and then search for and find your next place to live.

The experts at Allie Beth Allman & Associates are among the city’s most experienced agents, trusted to deliver the best deal no matter the market conditions.

If you’re in the market to buy in University Park, here are homes currently available.

The five-bedroom home at 3201 Caruth Blvd. sits on a large, corner lot with an open floor plan. Offered by Shirley Cohn, it’s perfect for family living and entertaining.

At 4316 Grassmere Lane, Christine McKenny just listed a four-bedroom home with beautiful outdoor living spaces and an interior that was updated in 2015. Enjoy walking to the shopping and dining on Lovers Lane.

Call an expert agent to see the luxury brokerage’s private list of homes on the market: https://www. alliebeth.com/associates/int

Once in a great while, a property is imagined, created, loved and refined until it reaches sheer perfection. This is that property.

Sited on 3.25 acres of artfully landscaped grounds in wooded Bluffview, this private estate is the property of a lifetime. Two Modernist structures are located on the grounds: the main home, a Bud Oglesby-designed masterpiece built in 1972 that has been thoroughly reimagined; and the carriage house, completed in 2015.

Totaling 15,918 square feet, the main residence boasts a piano room, a wine cellar, a media room, a billiards room and an elevator. The 7,179-square-foot carriage house was designed as an entertainment space and museum-like storage for the current owner’s car collection. Outdoor features include loggias, terraces, a tennis court and a stunning infinity pool that spills to the creek-side lawn terrace below.

5411 Surrey Circle is represented by Joan Eleazer for $24,500,000. Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty, founded in the Park Cities in 1960, represents luxury homes, high-rises, ranches, land and commercial properties. Its briggsfreeman.com website is a cuttingedge portal featuring properties, neighborhoods, schools, virtual tours, architecture guides and more.

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Agents with Allie Beth Allman & Associates hold ample expertise to help you get your home ready to sell. Here, they share valuable insight.

The first step is to declutter. Simplify your spaces. While you might love colorful artwork and family portraits, it’s best to store these while trying to attract buyers.

The next phase of preparing your home to sell is putting on a fresh coat of paint.

You can’t go wrong with choosing a lovely shade of white, which will make spaces feel larger and brighter.

Allie Beth Allman & Associates agents have worked with many designers and will know just the right stager to showcase your space. Or agents can share tips to make spaces feel warm and welcoming.

Call an expert agent to see the brokerage’s private list of homes on the market. Find an agent at alliebeth.com.

Expert Tips For Preparing Your Home to Sell

Even in a strong seller’s market, marked by low inventory and high demand, there are things you should do to make your home stand and sell for the best price.

According to the National Association of Realtors, 82% of buyers’ agents say staging makes it easier for buyers to visualize a property as their future home.

EBBY HALLIDAY

Jennifer Young is the new sales leader of Ebby Halliday Realtors’ Little White House Office. Young will also continue in her role as sales leader of Ebby’s North Dallas Office.

“We are thrilled Jennifer has accepted this expanded leadership role and we know she is the right person to lead this iconic Ebby office,” says Ebby Halliday President & CEO Kelly.“ She is the ideal person to succeed Betsy Cameron, who has been an incredible leader of the Little White House.”

Cameron, who has led Ebby’s Little White

House since 2019, will continue in her role as vice president of business initiatives for the Ebby Halliday Companies.

Also announced was the appointment of Stacia Price as the Sales Leader inDevelopment for Ebby’s Little White House and Ebby’s North Dallas Office. Price will work closely with Young to provide coaching and support to sales professionals, along with continuing her sales career.

A graduate of Louisiana State University, Young worked as a registered nurse before becoming a real estate agent in 2014.

“I’m a servant leader at heart,” she says. “I get a lot of joy from watching others succeed.

I’m excited about growing our Little White House and North Dallas offices to the next level and working with our agents to help them achieve their goals.”

The Ebby Halliday Companies offer the most-convenient, full-service residential real estate experience available, including brokerage, mortgage, insurance and title services.

For more information, visit ebby.com.

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to find slightly more inventory than there was

Jennifer Young Named Sales Leader of Little White House

Expect Strong Real Estate Market to Continue Into Summer

during the first quarter of 2022. That’s largely because more people look to move in the spring months for a host of reasons, including job changes and the need to be close to desirable schools.

“We had an amazing first quarter and are on track for another exceptional year of sales,” President Keith Conlon said. “Our agents have

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La Fiesta de las Seis Banderas, “The Park Cities Festival Meeting Community Needs”, was founded in 1986 by Lindalyn Adams, Jennie Reeves, and Pierce Allman. It was established to provide for educational, charitable, and civic needs by receiving, investing, and disbursing funds to carry out the preservation and/or development of cultural and historic attributes of the Town of Highland Park and the City of University Park, and to promote neighborhood spirit by observing special events designed to celebrate traditions, bring citizens together, and honor young people, thereby recognizing the unique heritage of the community.

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La Fiesta is a non-profit organization supporting various community beneficiaries and providing ongoing maintenance for the Park Cities Heritage House located at Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park. The Allocations Committee, with representatives from both municipalities, considers applications for projects within the Park Cities of an educational, charitable, and civic nature. Since 1986 over $9,900,000 has been returned to our community.

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