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NO HORSING AROUND, BUT A PEGASUS? THAT’S PERFECT

Elizabeth Smith Calvert Collins and Prashe Shah

Kelly Wisz, Candice Flores, and Katie Kennemar Amber Griffin and Henry the Horse

(PHOTOS: CHRIS MCGATHEY AND THOMAS GARZA)

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.

– Rachel Snyder

American Airlines Hat

40 June 2022 | parkcitiespeople.com 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

Veletta Forsythe Lill and Isabell Novakov Higginbotham Mrs. Laura Bush and Lydia Novakov Courtney Johnson, Dr. Lindsay Davis, Heather McNamara, Elisabeth McHugh and Claire Catrino