Park Cities People – January 2016 by People Newspapers

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CITIZENS OF THE YEAR

Forward Thinkers HOW A GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS TRANSFORMED HPISD FOR ITS SECOND CENTURY

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From left, Facilities Advisory Committee members Blythe Koch, Doug Thompson, Maryjane Bonfield, and Gage Prichard

By Todd Jorgenson

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hen the members of the Facilities Advisory Committee first stepped into a room together more than 18 months ago, they didn’t set out to transform Highland Park ISD. In a community that values tradition, the 21 civic leaders and school volunteers were tasked with shaping another bond proposal — one that likely would be similar to previous efforts, every eight years or so, to update HPISD facilities with a modest cost to keep up with technology and building improvements. That didn’t happen. The committee instead wound up with the most ambitious bond package in the district’s history, by far, at $361.4 million. Then the members — who have lived in the Park Cities for an average of

35 years each — sold the idea to the community, which passed the referendum by a narrow margin in November. “It ended up being a bigger and bolder vision than maybe any of us anticipated or what people in the community anticipated,” said Blythe Koch, a committee member and mother of students at Hyer Elementary School. The bottom line is that most everybody, even those who didn’t support the bond initiative, appreciated the incredible time and effort that it required for the committee to set aside their daily lives for several months and craft their vision. It’s that passion, regardless of the outcome, that deserves a salute as the Park Cities People citizens of the year. “It far exceeded anything that we could

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THE COMMITTEE Those who comprised the HPISD Facilities Advisory Committee during the past two years came from all walks of life but found a common goal. They include: Maryjane Bonfield Syd Carter Jenifer Cody Jerry Grable Houston Hunt Mark Jaudes Blythe Koch Gail Madden Polly McKeithen Anne McPherson Mary Meier

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SOCIETY The stars at night were big and bright at Crystal Charity 25

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very year, my New Year’s resolution consists of losing a few pounds. Some years I add trying to stop cursing or to cut back on drinking, but usually I reserve the latter pair for Lent. Years ago, I read The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. At the time, I thought much of the language was a little hokey for my taste, but the baseline sensibility resonated. I recently read The Fifth Agreement, which of course is the follow-up book. Ruiz’s theory is that everything we do is based on agreements we make — agreements with ourselves, with other people, with God, and with life. Of those agreements, the most important are the ones we make with ourselves. In these agreements, we tell ourselves who we are, how to behave, what we can do, and what is impossible. I have a little head start on my resolution, since I’ve had these agreements posted at my desk for months now and have tried to read them regularly and use them as a guide toward being my authentic self.

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The Five Agreements BE IMPECCABLE WITH YOUR WORD Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love. DON’T TAKE ANYTHING PERSONALLY Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won’t be the victim of needless suffering.

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DON’T MAKE ASSUMPTIONS Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want. Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings, sadness, and drama. With just this one agreement, you can completely transform your life. ALWAYS DO YOUR BEST Your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be different when you are tired as opposed to well-rested. Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse, and regret. BE SKEPTICAL, BUT LEARN TO LISTEN Don’t believe yourself or anybody else. Use the power of doubt to question everything you hear: Is it really the truth? Listen to the intent behind the words, and you will understand the real message. I wish you happiness and good fortune. Let me hear about your resolutions at pat.martin@peoplenewspapers.com. Have a happy New Year!

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Proving themselves more naughty than nice, thieves stole inflatable holiday decorations from the yards of at least two Highland Park homes. Overnight on Dec. 1, a crook stole a 9-foot Santa teddy bear in the 3000 block of Amherst Street that its owner had just bought the previous day. And the following night, a miscreant snatched a blow-up turkey from the 3200 block of St. Johns Drive and caused $100 in damage to some Christmas lights.

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Was a Tahoe Damaged By Too Much Horsing Around?

recent hit-and-run incident in Highland Park turned into more of a hit-andgallop. Or maybe a hit-andcanter. It happened sometime between 7 and 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 4 in the 4300 block of Livingston Avenue, when the owner of a parked black 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe noticed some damage to the doors on the passenger side. The SUV owner suspected the damage was caused by a horse-drawn carriage carrying passengers looking at Christmas lights, and indeed, the height of the marks on the Tahoe suggested that was the case. A week later, Highland Park Department of Public Safety investigators hadn’t zeroed in on the culprit, however, saying it

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could be a similarly sized truck or trailer instead. “We’re looking at it as an unknown vehicle that struck the victim’s vehicle and didn’t leave information,” said HPDPS Lt. Lance Koppa. “The 4300 block of Livingston is a street that’s used by carriages.” At any rate, the carriage fled the scene, and nobody has stepped forward to offer restitution. That’s more than simple holiday horseplay.

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N O TA B L E I N C I D E N T S H I G H L A N D PA R K December 1 At 2:23 p.m., a resident of the 4500 block of South Versailles Avenue reported the theft of a $2,000 pair of gold earrings from a master bathroom sometime on Nov. 20. The owner suspects contractors of the larceny. December 10 Between 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 9 and 7:45 a.m. on Dec. 10, a burglar broke into a white 2008 Ford F-350 in the 4400 block of Edmondson Avenue and stole a $2,500 Glock pistol from the center console, along with a leather case. During the same time frame, a miscreant stole a drawstring backpack containing a high school soccer uniform and a pair of Nike soccer shoes from an unlocked blue 2010 BMW

sedan in the 4300 block of Edmondson. December 10 Between 9 p.m. on Dec. 9 and 7:45 a.m. on Dec. 10, a burglar broke into a white 2010 Toyota Tundra in the 4500 block of Fairway Avenue and stole four NutriBullet blenders, with a combined value of $600. However, the larcenist left behind a fifth blender and a Keurig coffee maker. December 13 Between 9 p.m. on Dec. 11 and 4 p.m. on Dec. 13, a burglar broke into a black 2007 Cadillac Escalade in the 3400 block of Potomac Avenue and stole both of the third-row seats.

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Value of a pair of gold earrings stolen between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Dec. 3 from a bathroom counter in the 3600 block of Mockingbird Lane. The owner suspects a contractor of the crime.

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U N I V E R S I T Y PA R K December 2 At 10:30 a.m., a thief used a counterfeit $100 bill to pay for a meal at Corner Bakery in the Plaza at Preston Center. December 3 Between 11:45 and 11:59 a.m., a burglar broke into a house in the 3600 block of Granada Avenue and ransacked the interior before stealing a $200 television. December 5 Between 2:50 and 5 p.m., a thief stole an $800 wooden table from outside Dive Coastal Cuisine at Snider Plaza. December 8 Between 8 a.m. and 4:45 p.m., a burglar broke into a house in the 3800 block of

Northwest Parkway and stole $190 in cash. December 11 At 12:20 p.m., a shoplifter stole two jackets and three pairs of pants from Luke’s Locker at Park Cities Plaza. December 12 Between 11 p.m. on Dec. 11 and 7 a.m. on Dec. 12, a burglar broke into a black 2014 Range Rover in the 3500 block of Bryn Mawr Drive and stole a $200 briefcase. December 13 Between 3 p.m. on Dec. 11 and 5 p.m. on Dec. 13, a burglar broke into a house in the 4200 block of Hanover Street and stole a safe containing $508,505 worth of jewelry and $5,000 in cash.

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Parent Hopes Learning Center Fills STEM Gap By Meredith Diers

Special Contributor American students leave much to be desired when it comes to performance in science, technology, engineering and math education. According to the results of a recent cross-national test, the Program for International Student Assessment, U.S. students placed 35th out of 64 countries in math and 27th in science. Florence Lowe, a former software engineer and veteran of the corporate world, recently opened The Learning Extension on Lovers Lane as one method to fill the gap in STEM curriculum. “I wanted it as a parent, myself, and saw an opportunity in the market,” said Lowe, the mother of a 5-year-old boy. “It’s important to discuss the fact that as a country, the U.S. is slipping in the STEM area. We need to get kids interested in [STEM] at an early age.” The Learning Extension is a STEM-focused after-school activity center for boys and girls ages 5-12. It exposes children to a variety of computer programming and coding games, including Dash and Dot robots, Lego Mindstorms, and others. In addition to teaching basic programming skills, the center’s

The center’s curriculum puts an emphasis on problem solving.

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The Learning Extension is a STEM-focused after-school activity center on Lovers Lane. curriculum allows kids to become familiar with the logic of programming and problem solving. STEM problem solving encourages the children to work

in “creative ways and really think about how things interact with each other,” said Lowe. “The kids are having fun playing games, but don’t realize how much they are learning.”

Lowe said many schools in the Dallas area provide students with adequate or above-average science and math education. However, much like learning how to play the violin, it takes

practice. She said The Learning Extension is “an extension of what kids learn in school and the time parents have to spend enriching their children.” The location opened in September and has seen enrollment grow to about 16 students. In addition to the STEM programs, it also provides homework help for those students who need it. The instructors are high school and college students who have experience and an interest in STEM education. It might reinforce STEM gender stereotypes, but the makeup of students is 80 percent boys. “We need more women and girls [working in STEM],” said Lowe. That is a much larger goal.

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Belle of St. Barts: Yaphet Finds Second Home at HP By Margaret Watson

Special Contributor When the number 38 flashed on the screen, Sahara Yaphet couldn’t believe it. She looked again. And again. But she wasn’t dreaming. The computer page revealing the tryout results confirmed it: she’d been chosen to join the Highland Belles. “I started screaming and crying,” the 16-year-old junior said about that December day in her sophomore year. Her accomplishment ended a personal journey that began as a freshman when she decided to try out. But back then, earning a spot on the award-winning drill team at Highland Park High School seemed as distant as her Caribbean island home. Yaphet grew up on the French territorial island of Saint Barthelemy, or St. Barts, in the French West Indies. Her parents, Albert Yaphet and Jo-Anne Quetel, own a jewelry store on the island of 8,000 known for its beautiful beaches and romantic resorts. Sahara attended the French public school system on St. Barts. But classes are only offered through eighth grade. Sahara and her parents, who are U.S. citizens, always knew high school would have to be somewhere else. Fortunately, her parents had been friends for many years with Aaron and Lori Lloyd and their family in University Park. With her parents, Sahara first visited the Lloyds when she was in sixth grade. She returned in eighth grade and attended her first HPHS pep rally. So when the Lloyds asked if she’d like to stay with them and go to HPHS, Sahara said yes. With the freshman year about to start for Sahara at a new school in a new city, Lori urged Sahara to try out for the Belles. “She was coming to the states after living on a small island,” Lori Lloyd said. “Going to a high school of over 2,000 would have been so overwhelming. I wanted her to find a group where she’d fit in.” Sahara took jazz and contemporary dance classes in grade school, but no drill. As she started the Belles prep class she was intimidated, such as when she was asked to perform a Russian. “I didn’t really know what it was, to be honest,” Sahara said. “I didn’t know it was a dance team that dances for football games. I love dancing, so why not?” At Belles tryouts as a freshman, Sahara kept an open mind about her chances. But when the results came back, “it was disappointing,” she said. “But, I thought, keep at and try harder next time.” Her renewed effort included her first formal drill training in the spring semester of her freshman year. With tryouts again approaching, her parents back on St. Barts cheered her on from afar

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Sophomore Sahara Yaphet, from the French West Indies, is finishing her first year as a Highland Belle, and her second year away from home. through Skype every day. “I was there every single morning for her. I was her alarm clock,” Quetel said. “We talked about the day before and what she needed to do that day. This helped her to know that Albert and I were there for her 100 percent.” Highland Belles director Shannon Phillips said Sahara’s story is significant for all girls who want to become Belles. “Sahara is a fantastic example of a dancer with a dream backed by the mental toughness to succeed,” Phillips said. “Often times, people think a Belle hopeful must begin Belles-specific training at a very young age. While that certainly doesn’t hurt, Sahara wasn’t at all distracted by that presumption. She had never danced a step in our style prior to entering my Belles prep class as a freshman, and although she didn’t make it her first try, Sahara put her blinders on and went back to work. I was thrilled to see her dream realized this year.” Having been in the Belles for a year now, Sahara says she’s learned a lot. “Working so hard on each dance is so worth it when you are at the pep rallies and on the football field performing,” Sahara said. “I worked so hard for this and I love it.”

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HPISD is Turning Out the Lights By Meredith Carey

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Special Contributor Highland Park ISD is making one small change to save taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars: turning off the lights. Well, it’s a little more complicated than that, but since the district partnered with Cenergistic, a Dallas-based energy conservation program, utility costs are down by about $500,000 per year. In a plan to save the district $2 million in energy costs in the next four years, HPISD is working to ensure that no classroom light, no air-conditioning unit, and no heating system are used without purpose. And in a district with more than 7,000 students and numerous community groups, scout troops, parent meetings across seven schools and one administration building, it’s no small task. According to Cenergistic CEO Randy Hoff, the district was paying nearly $2 million a year in energy costs. Cenergis-

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tic’s engineers toured HPISD’s schools, spoke with administrators, janitors, and facility services staff, checking meters and culling through years of the district’s heat, air, electricity, and sewage bills. From there, the company, which deals with 1,400 clients across 48 states, worked to create an ideal plan, so that energy is being used only when needed. But while the schools, and taxpayers, will see the clear effects of this partnership, students will likely not notice any

The energy reduction is equivalent to:  700 passenger cars not driven for a year, or  86,112 tree seedlings grown for 10 years.

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changes. “One of our promises is that we’re not going to affect the learning environment,” Hoff said. “This isn’t the Jimmy Carter concept, where we dial down the thermostat and have to be uncomfortable to save energy.” Instead, the company and district work together to save money during unoccupied and partially occupied hours, when teachers and students are out of

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HPHS Athletes Spread Out Their College Choices By Todd Jorgenson

People Newspapers When first presented with the idea of following in her mother’s footsteps on the tennis court, Madison Tedford was apprehensive. But a visit to the TCU campus changed her mind, and the Highland Park senior signed a letter of intent with the Horned Frogs this month. It’s the same school where her mother, Keri, earned four varsity letters from 1978 to 1981. “The campus is top-notch and the program is awesome,” Tedford said. “It was an easy decision.” Tedford was one of 11 HPHS athletes to either sign or commit to college programs during the November signing period. Several will compete at the Division I level, including two of Tedford’s tennis teammates, Chandler Carter (Wake Forest) and Caitlyn Frankel (Santa Clara). “They’ve been competing with each other or against each other since they were 8 or 9 years old,” said HP tennis coach Dan Holden. “They push each other, but they’re also really good friends.”

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From campuses coast to coast, 11 HPHS athletes committed or signed letters of intent this fall. Carter is a six-time state champion who hopes to claim another title before she graduates in May. “I wanted a good mix between academics and tennis,” Carter said of Wake Forest. “I wanted a smaller school. Wake Forest was the place to be.” One of Frankel’s best friends, who she met at a tennis camp, lives near the campus south of San Francisco. Plus, she’s plan-

ning to major in business, and she’ll be close to potential jobs in Silicon Valley. While Carter preferred a small-school environment, it was just the opposite for Colby Kneese, an HP lacrosse goaltender who won a state title last spring. He signed with Penn State after being overlooked somewhat in the early stages of the recruiting process. “Penn State worked out for

me with the big-school atmosphere,” Kneese said. “It’s going to be a completely new experience.” Hope McLaughlin started running as a sophomore in the track and cross country programs at HP. “I thought I was going to be a soccer player,” said McLaughlin, who chose the University of San Diego and its seaside campus after attending a camp this

summer. “There’s not a prettier place to run.” A quartet of volleyball players inked their college scholarships, including Division I signees Peyton Eisnaugle (College of Charleston) and Emily Kane (Davidson). “The campus is absolutely beautiful,” Eisnaugle said of Charleston. “The program has done really well, and the team is super sweet.” Kane originally hails from Virginia and has family members in Asheville, N.C., so she gravitated toward the university located just north of Charlotte. “The players and the program [at Davidson] are very warm and inviting,” she said. “It was the whole atmosphere.” Elizabeth Gilley will play at California Baptist, a Division II school in Riverside, Calif. “They have one of the top nursing schools in California,” Gilley said. “That combined with the people and the culture of volleyball in California drew me there.” Also signing in November were golfer James Thompson (Purdue), volleyball player Greer Gordon (Washington and Lee), and lacrosse player Luke Petty (Bellarmine).

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S CH O O LS CONTINUED FROM 11 the classrooms. Cenergistic works with the school, engineers, and even weather forecasters to ensure that the temperature and humidity of the spaces are all at the most comfortable, sustainable, and productive setting. While the students may not notice the difference, the savings will go to further their education. In other districts, Cenergistic engineers and energy specialists have helped classrooms learn in a hands-on way how to be more sustainable. “The goal of this partnership was to reduce energy costs so we can focus and donate those savings back to our core mission — education,” said Jon Dahlander, HPISD director of communications. “Every dollar counts, and this means more to spend on their classrooms and the best use of our taxpayers’ money.” While Cenergistic, based in Preston Center, requires a fee from its clients like HPISD, the $22,500 a month payment comes from the money that would have been spent on HPISD energy bills each month. “The school district wins and we win, as well, in multiple ways. This program reduces energy cost and eliminates waste,” said Hoff. “It’s something everyone in Highland Park can be proud of.”

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STOP BY AND GET THE SCOOP Restaurateur’s new venture has a cool staff By Karly Hanson

People Newspapers Tom Landis is trying to change how businesses hire people with special needs. Landis, who has opened 13 restaurants in over a little more than 20 years, is opening Howdy Homemade, an ice cream parlor in University Park that will be staffed almost entirely by special-needs adults. “Can we really make a change in this world, in business, the way they hire special needs?” Landis said. “I want to show that it makes business sense to hire them.” He believes those with Down syndrome have the friendly personality needed to provide quality customer service, while those with autism can provide the consistency needed in the kitchen to run the store smoothly. Landis has been working with the Transitions program at Highland Park High School for two years. He gave a few of the students internships at his Texadelphia restaurants, including 19-year-old Coleman Jones, who he will bring on to help staff Howdy Homemade. “Coleman has a great spirit,” Landis said. “I can see him being an assistant manager someday.” The HPHS Transitions program is for special needs students who have completed their four years of high school, and want to continue their learning to help prepare them for the real world. The program involves vocational training and

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other practical-skills lessons like shopping for groceries and managing a budget. Yvette Cardenas, coordinator of the Transitions program, looks forward to having the parlor in the old Maudee’s Tea Room space at Miracle Mile, within walking distance of the high school. “It’s just another classroom that has ice cream instead of books,” Cardenas said. The ice cream parlor, which was slated to open in late December, will serve ice cream in a variety of flavors from vanilla to fruit punch and sweet tea, along with sandwiches and soda. One employee’s job is to fill $1 sodas for customers. “We want it to be classy, elegant,”

Landis said. “The ultimate father-daughter place.” Clay Honeycutt, the manager of Howdy Homemade, says everything in the store from the types of scoops employees use to the point-of-sale system, is designed to accommodate their skill sets. Instead of working eight-hour shifts, they will work two or three hours at a time. The starting staff will be about 1520 people. “It’s about embracing their abilities,” Honeycutt said. “With everything geared toward them, it makes them shine and then they overcome their disabilities.” Honeycutt, 19, has been around special needs kids most of his life. His mother is

a special education teacher and his best friend has Down syndrome. “They make me happy,” he said,” and why not fill your life with happiness?” Landis has big plans for Howdy Homemade, and opening the first location is just the start. He plans on selling their signature flavor, Dr Pepper Chocolate Chip, in grocery stores, and his plans don’t involve profit. Proceeds will benefit institutions across the country like the Rise schools, which focus on early development of special needs children. “In the end, this is a business about people and not food,” Landis said. “We’re trying to make them come in here and smile.”

Boutique Bonds Family Together By Paige Skinner

Special Contributor While working with family isn’t always coming up roses, the owners of Urban Manor, a home décor and floral shop in Snider Plaza, are making it work. The store brings together the different tastes and combined visions of Kurt Haymond and his children. After working as a visual director for several years, Kurt wanted to try something different. With his children,

Ariel, a hair and makeup artist, and Dylan, an actor, he opened Urban Manor. The store employs an inhouse florist to make all the floral arrangements. Its wide assortment of vases complement the high-end picture frames, jewelry, pillows, and other home décor items. “Ariel loved the idea of flowers and I actually liked the idea of flowers,” Kurt said. “I know flowers are happy and they make people happy, but I love the idea of home and gift — real-

ly home even more than gift, but with the flower shop, I thought, ‘Oh, we should sell candles and we should sell pictures frames and all that.’ Home is really where my heart.” Once they settled on the concept and signed the lease, Kurt and Dylan began renovating the space. Together, they worked through the summer. Urban Manor also sells artwork. In the back of the store, there is a staircase leading to C H R I S M C G AT H E Y

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Westcott Looks to Make a Mark With Luxury Complex By Todd Jorgenson

People Newspapers Park Cities developer Carl Westcott is venturing into the crowded but lucrative Dallas luxury multifamily market. In November, Westcott affiliate Commodore Development broke ground on The Mark at Midtown Park, a four-story project on the east side of North Central Expressway, just north of Meadow Road. The Mark at Midtown Park will include 274 units with floor plans from one to three bedrooms, with amenities including a resort-style pool with outdoor TV lounge and cabana, a clubhouse area that overlooks the pool, and a dog park with washing area. Lincoln Property Company will manage the complex. “The demand for multifamily is still strong despite all the construction that’s been going up,” said Swayze Smartt, president of Commodore Development. “There’s not a whole lot

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Commodore Development recently broke ground on The Mark at Midtown Park, near the intersection of Central Expressway and Meadow Road. The complex is expected to open in 2017. of new multifamily product in that area.” The project comes on the heels of last year’s launch of Preston Hollow Village, a nearby mixed-use development at the intersection of Central and Walnut Hill Lane. The project is being built on

a portion of 12 acres that Westcott owns at the site, which for decades was home to a Ford dealership, initially operated by Westcott himself. It’s been vacant since Troy Aikman Ford was demolished in 2008. Two years ago, Commodore decided to rezone the site for

multifamily development instead of selling it, in part because of the growth in retail and office development in the area, Smartt said. “We’re really excited to serve that market,” Smartt said. “I think you’ll see a lot more besides us going in there soon.”

The complex will be built on the portion of the site facing the freeway frontage road, with the remaining acreage reserved for two potential additional phases in the future, he said. It is adjacent to the 80-acre Midtown Park project, which was originally conceived as a mixed-use community but has since been sold off to a variety of developers. One of those is San Antonio-based Embrey Partners, which filed plans earlier this year for a complex consisting of 16 buildings and 400 apartments. A few years ago, Westcott helped start Fountain Residential Partners, a firm that develops housing on college campuses. But this is the first ground-level multifamily project for Commodore. “It could be a good opportunity with us going forward,” Smartt said. “Unless something changes on the demand side, we anticipate having this as part of our plan.” Email todd.jorgenson@ peoplenewspapers.com

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Harold Stanley has been promoted to vice president for executive affairs at SMU after serving the past six months on the job in an interim capacity. Stanley previously was an associate provost. He has been at SMU since 2003, when he became the chair of its political science department. He earned the Outstanding Administrator Award in 2013. In his new role, Stanley will work with SMU president Gerald Turner on strategic planning and campus master planning. He replaces the retiring Thomas Barry, who served in the role since 1995.

Sean Kennerty has been promoted to general manager of the Hilton Dallas/Park Cities hotel. He will oversee all operations of the 224-room property at Preston Center. Kennerty has been with Hilton since 2004, and spent the past nine years at the Hilton Anatole, most recently as the senior event manager and director of rooms.

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Gough Gets Back Into the Burger Biz Some may remember the days when Harvey Gough owned Goff’s Hamburgers on Lovers Lane, near Inwood Village. While Goff’s remains open on Hillcrest Avenue, it appears Gough has returned to the grill to start serving up hamburgers once more. Located on the southwest corner of Preston Road and LBJ Freeway, the recently opened Harvey’s Charcoal Hamburgers offers a simple menu of burgers and hot dogs.

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People Newspapers The word flight has a whole different meaning for Max Lowenstein and Liz Kong. Their social media is flocked with photos of the two performing what appear to be impossible feats of acrobatics. But according to the two acroyoga teachers at the Yoga Movement, these positions don’t require great feats of strength. The two met when Lowenstein moved to Dallas from Florida and was seeking a partner to continue his acroyoga practices. His dedication required him to have a partner with the same steadfast commitment to practice every day. Mutual friends connected him with Kong, and the duo have been holding each other up ever since. After attending a five-day workshop, Kong and Lowenstein saw how acroyoga fostered healing in each other, and they decided they wanted to share those therapeutic benefits. Both became certified and started teaching the class over a year ago. Combining the physical components of acrobatics and yoga with Thai massage, Lowenstein and Kong’s acromovement class, which takes place twice a week, helps develop communication, trust, strength, and stability in the air. “Well, just like yoga, people usually come for ‘asana,’ or the posture, and they leave class feeling so calm,” Lowenstein said. “You relate things on the crash pad to your life. The two main things are trust and communication.” And while that may sound similar to what is preached at a trust seminar, Lowenstein and Kong said that these qualities go beyond the actual acroyoga practice. “We know people who whose relationships have been on the rocks and they started going to yoga for date night and they ended up getting married,” Lowenstein said. Touch also plays an important role. Accoridng to Kong, acroyoga helps facilitate what she calls “safe touch.” “For a lot of people, touch, especially in our society, is shied or frowned upon,” she said. “It doesn’t have to be romantic ... but it’s all about how do you facilitate that type of environment with someone and feel safe?” From individuals flying solo to couples looking for a date night, people in their 20s to people in their 60s, the two have seen a wide variety of people attend their classes, regardless of skill level. “We have different variations and modifications for if they want to try something more advanced or stick with the basics,” Kong said.

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Instructors Max Lowenstein and Liz Kong have been practing acroyoga for almost two years. Together, they have taught at the Yoga Movement for the past year. Along with their classes, the duo have started their own brand, Max and Liz Acro. Part of their goal was to see acroyoga spread throughout Dallas. Not only have they been able to reach local audiences, they have started to be recognized across the country. “At first we thought our brand was going to grow in Dallas, butit turns out people have inquired for our services in different places,” Lowenstein said.

Those inquiries have launched their upcoming travels to lead private lessons and workshops in several cities nationwide. “Our main goal was to promote healing and spread the love,” Lowenstein said. “If we empower people in Dallas to kind of keep doing that, then we’re freed up to travel and have a broader reach on more people.” Email britt.stafford@ peoplenewspapers.com

’ve mostly rolled my eyes at the trend of highlighting gluten status on ... everything. Does my shampoo really need a gluten-free label? Can that many people actually have gluten sensitivity, all of a sudden? Centuries of humanity eating bread can’t be wrong … right? I decided to do a little test and cut gluten out for a month to see if I notice anything. A good friend recently did this and reported back that she felt un-bloated. Not that she noticed being bloated before, but while off the stuff, if she did eat a wheat product, she felt a little bloated. She also said she dropped some weight during her gluten-free month. Hmm. Now that I think about it, I’ve never been able to drink most beer. Especially heavier, darker beers. After half a pint, I blow up like a balloon and feel like I need to be rolled out of my location. Gluten is found in wheat, barley, and rye, which explains the dark beer thing. So, here I am on Day 8 of my gluten-free month as I write this. Gluten is used as a thickening agent a lot. You can find it in unsuspecting places such as soy sauce, but I’m not going hard-core. Only someone with celiac disease should worry about trace amounts. For me, it mostly means cutting out wheat-flour pasta, baked goods (breads, treats), and flour tortillas. This isn’t too difficult since I prefer corn tortillas and almost all Asian noodles are made with beans, rice and such. I do miss bread and want it when somebody is eating it in front of me. But I will be strong for this month! From everything I’ve learned about food cultivation

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People Newspapers To feed the pet grooming market in the Park Cities, husband and wife Dan and Ashley O’Laughlin decided to open a pet wash and spa with some tail-wagging traits. According to the American Pet Products Association, in 2015 around $5.2 billion was spent on grooming and boarding services nationwide. The Pet Bar offers a self-service wash, or charges a monthly fee for full-service washes, along with the typical one-time full-service wash and one-time grooming prices. The self-service wash process is more hands-on for the customers, Dan O’Laughlin said. “Basically, we show [the client] how to work the tub, how to work the drying rooms and such,” Dan O’Laughlin said. “We give the customer everything they need as far as to groom and clean their dog. This means ear clean, nail clip, all the essentials.” Rather than just dropping their pet off, owners come in, fill out the necessary paperwork, and have their pet weighed to determine pricing. Then human and animal are shown to a metal tub and the washing commences. Once the dog climbs into the tub, the owner has three shampoo options, de-

CONTINUED FROM 22 and production, I’d guess that wheat itself isn’t evil. It’s more likely that through modification of seeds, growing and processing methods to speed and ease production, the West has corrupted our wheat, barley and rye. Or it may be that, like a lot of food products, we simply eat too much of it so there are adverse effects.

pending on the degree of dirtiness, and one conditioner. Following the washing, the owner is given a towel for drying. According to the O’Laughlins, the self-service wash isn’t just another way to wash your dog. For some, it turns into a family event. “On the weekends, especially Saturdays, I’ll be loaded down with people bringing in their families,” he said. The other draw for customers is the monthly fee a customer can pay to bring their animal in for a maximum of six full-service washes per month. For Debbie Garrett, owner of Abby, a golden retriever and former show dog, the monthly services are easy and convenient. “It’s so much work to dry them and wash them,” Garrett said. “[The Pet Bar] is spotless clean, and all the dogs that are in here … are well taken care of. This is so needed, plus it’s reasonable, if you want your dog washed all the time.” Located on Asbury Avenue, across the street from SMU, the Pet Bar’s business is growing, according to the O’Laughlins. While its client base is currently concentrated in the immediate area, they are exploring options to expand their reach. Along with looking to add an additional trained groomer to their staff, the O’Laughlins are considering adding a day care and dog-walking option for clients. Email britt.stafford@ peoplenewspapers.com

I have no actual data to back this up, so I write this to you as a casual conversation — a hypothesis. Over the next month, I will research philosophies, experiences, and actual science on the topic and report back. Stephanie M. Casey can be reached at stephanie@realfinefood.com. Join Real Fine Food on Instagram and Facebook @realfinefood.

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An Evening of Celestial Radiance at the Crystal Charity Ball took place at the Hilton Anatole on Dec. 5. The event included dinner, dancing, a silent auction, a boutique, a casino, and more.

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9 Terpsichorean Club Ball, Ritz-Carlton

23 Bishop’s Gala benefiting Catholic Charities of Dallas and featuring Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Hilton Anatole 23 Junior Symphony Ball

24 Great Adventure

04 TACA Silver Cup

Hunt benefiting the ChildCareGroup, Perot Museum of Nature and Science, 6:30 — 10:30 p.m.

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04 American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women Luncheon, Omni Hotel

20 Junior League of Dallas Ball, Hilton Anatole 20 30th annual Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball, Meyerson Symphony Center, 7 p.m.

27 Slipper Club Gala benefiting “I Have a Dream” Foundation MARCH

12 Dallas Cotillion Club

Gala benefiting Jonathan’s Place APRIL

23 Dallas Museum of Art’s Art Ball

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Around 400 guests attended the Armstrong City Limits Auction Party at Sixty Five Hundred on Nov. 13. The evening included hors d’ouevres, live and silent auctions, and music. Proceeds from the event benefited Armstrong Elementary School.

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More than 600 guests gathered in the grand ballroom at the Renaissance Dallas Hotel for the 128th annual Idlewild Ball on Nov. 21. The evening, led by Idlewild Club president Robert C. Vaughn Jr., honored seven Idlewild debutantes and their escorts. Dinner and dancing followed the presentation.

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The Children’s Cancer Fund Breakfast took place at the home of Lisa Cooley on Nov. 4. The breakfast featured Drs. Stephen Skapek and Patrick Leavey, who presented pediatric cancer research updates. The event also included the announcement of the annual luncheon changing into an evening gala.

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ted another crime, or your taxes go up because we need more tax dollars to pay for incarceration or supervision.” The majority of their clientele have been in and out of prison and are finally ready to end the toxic cycle. DOORS posts an By Jacie Scott ad six times a year in the prisSpecial Contributor on newsletter that spark the letters that Crain receives. Some Christina even take it upon themselves to Melton Crain go online while in prison and has received download a client form, which 4541 letters from automatically places them in a inmates across database. Crain stresses the program the state of Texas. Some have be kept voluntary. She wants Christina people to be there because they said that they’re Melton Crain want to, not because they were on parole and need guidance. Others are lookordered to. ing for a second chance at life. “Many times offenders have C H R I S M C G AT H E Y In October, an incarcerated learned how to work under suUnlocking DOORS gives former inmates such as Deanna Hall a second chance following a prison stint. pervision,” Crain said. “We individual at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice wrote don’t want this to be that kind of opportunity for them.” simply to inquire about making ly unification/reinvesting in the Q U I C K FAC T S A B O U T U N LO C K I N G D O O R S Pamela Bryant, who met “a successful re-entry back to community and try to do what society.” we can for those who are willCrain while imprisoned, heard clients to meet goals Unlocking DOORS works And Crain has responded to ing to do it.” Crain speak of the benefits of to reduce recidivism by: every single one. Unlocking DOORS was estabthe program, and it introduced n Helping clients prepare for Sure, her extensive attorney lished in 2010 to serve as a “reenher to new beginnings. n Assessing client needs by employment through training experience and former position try advocate” for former inmates “After trying everything the identifying general risks, and resources as chair of the Board of Crimi- and their families. The organistreets had to offer, I said ‘Why measuring behavior, identifyn Monitoring the clients nal Justice more than qualifies zation also is a resource for the not give Unlocking DOORS a ing financial eligibility for asfor up to four years or the her to properly respond to these community, providing the tools try?’” Bryant said. “So here I am. sistance, and getting a grasp completion of their plan letters. But it’s her actions while necessary for all to understand Unlocking doors in my life to reof job interest and skill sets in those positions that allows the reentry process. duce recidivism.” n Creating a custom plan for CONTACT: 214-296-9258 Texas has the second largest The organization serves as a her to provide these inmates with real solutions. model for other states searching criminal justice system in the “I represent minor children United States. Thousands of offor successful ways to reduce of abuse, neglect, injuries,” said fenders are released from the From there, DOORS will send a relapse in criminal behavior. recidivism. By the end of next Crain, president and CEO of Un- prisons back into Texas commu- them to the appropriate ser“If we don’t guide them to year, DOORS hopes to have a locking DOORS. “Many of their nities annually, many not know- vices provided by one of its 40 the right places and make sure presence in five counties across parents have been involved or ing where to go or who to go to. plus partners, such as housing, they get a comprehensive un- the state. are involved in the criminal jus- Crain, a Preston Hollow resi- employment, substance abuse derstanding of what they really “It’s really about giving to tice system. So, I kind of start- dent, compared what DOORS treatment and health care. They need in order to achieve self suf- the people who are interested in ed to look at how the two cor- does to the role of a primary monitor and guide their cli- ficiency that’s crime free, then not going back,” Crain said. “If related and tried to figure out if care physician. ents every step of the way. It’s a we’re all going to be paying for we truly are a country of second Highland Park Village - ParkCity Preston Hollow - December 2015 there was something we could Offenders go to the organiza- unique, targeted model that has it,” Crain said. “Whether we4:07 needPM to live by lastyou’re modified:chances, Nov 11,then 2015 Live area: 10”w x 3”h do here that has more of a fami- tion for a personal assessment. proven to reduce recidivism, or a victim because they commit- our words.”

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III of Highland Park. John is the grandson of Dr. and Mrs. William Jenson and the late Mr. James W. Sargent II of Wichita, Kan. and the late Mr. Sydney E. Cook and the late Mrs. Martha Curtis Cook of Shreveport, La. The bride was presented in marriage by her parents. She was escorted down the aisle on the arm of her father. Nardos Imam designed a gown specif-

ically for Brittany with flowing movement from the A-line waist down. It featured a structured lace bodice with an illusion-V neckline. The bodice had hand-stitched glass beads, and the gown’s double-layer train was edged with the same delicate lace as the bodice. The veil and train were both cathedral-length. In her hair Brittany wore a crystal wedding hair

comb that was a gift from John. She carried a bridal bouquet of white peonies and roses. Bridesmaids’ dresses were a light blue by Watters from Stanley Korshak and groomsmen’s tuxedos from Culwell & Son. The groom’s tuxedo was Hickey Freeman made-to-measure, with a white dinner jacket and black shawl lapel, also from Stanley Korshak. Assisting the bride as maids of honor were her sister, Caroline Blum, and close friend Shallon Hunter. Bridesmaids included Melissa Lacy Welker, Julieanne Taylor, Caroline Fair, Jeane Arnold, Lexi Alexander, Frances Jackson, Caroline Rader, Caroline Drinkwater, and Sarah Johnson. Among the members of the house party were Sadie Morgan, Jennifer Andrew, Emily Poe, Brittany Matthews, Michelle Hofer, Mallory Broaddus, and Pippin Hinton. The groom’s sisters-inlaw read scriptures from Psalm 93 and Matthew 19. Bridesmaids Sarah Johnson and Caroline Rader sang a duet for the couple, “Called Me Higher,” by All Sons and Daughters. Attending the groom as best man was his brother James Wirth Sargent IV. His groomsmen included Ross Sargent, Ryan O’Dwyer, Matt Owen, Chase Fondren, Jacob Robinson, Ryan Byrne, James Blair, Robert Ryan, Matthew Rother, and Jake Blum. The bridemaids and groomsmen entered the ceremony to ‘The Ludlows’ by JL Horner. The bride entered the ceremony to a ‘Trumpet Voluntary’ following a call

to worship around the anticipation of her entry. The bride is a graduate of Vanguard College Preparatory School. She received a Bachelor of Business Administration in sports sponsorships and sales from the Hankamer School of Business at Baylor University where Brittany was also a member of Delta Delta Delta. She works side by side with John at John Cain Photography. The groom is a graduate of Highland Park High School. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and a Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing from Texas A & M University, where he was also a member of the Aggie Men’s Club. John is the owner of John Cain Photography. Details of this tropic island wedding were designed by Emily Clarke Events, Jackson Durham carried out a ‘Passion for Blue and White’ in all the event’s floral design, and DFW Events saw to the execution of the weekend’s activities. The delicious wedding cakes were created by Lady Cakes. Wedding invitations were from Southern Fried Paper and Bell’Invito with calligraphy by Susie-Melissa Cherry. Tanya and Cesar Perez of Perez Photography and Sarah Kate Barger from Sarah Kate Photography were on hand to capture all the magical moments of John and Brittany’s special day. Candlelight Films handled the videography. Following their romantic island wedding in Sanibel, the couple honeymooned in the Virgin Islands and returned to Texas to make Dallas their home.

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rittany Elizabeth Blum and John Cain Sargent were united in holy matrimony Nov. 22 at Sunset Cove on the northernmost point of Sanibel-Captiva Island, Fla. Their afternoon ceremony was officiated by Brent Baker, assistant pastor from Park Cities Presbyterian Church. A black tie reception of dinner and dancing followed at King’s Crown, South Seas Island Resort, with music by the CTOHigh Voltage band. Guests arriving at the reception were greeted with escort cards hanging from ribbons in a tunnel of trees at the entrance to the outdoor cocktail hour. Drinks and butler-passed hors d’oeuvres were served beneath a canopy of palm trees and café lights at sunset. The seated dinner was served in four courses as an elevated brunch menu complete with a fruit carpaccio, blackened jumbo shrimp with cheese grits, and a jerkbraised flat iron steak. A bride’s and groom’s cake were cut and served for dessert. The couple’s first dance together was to “Stand by Me” by Ben E. King. A rehearsal dinner on the eve of the wedding was hosted by the parents of the groom in the Auger Room, also on the South Seas Island Resort property. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brady Alan Blum of Waco, Texas. Brittany is the granddaughter of Mrs. Lawrence A. Jacobson and the late Mr. Lawrence A. “Jake” Jacobson of Waco and Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Blum of Crawford, Texas. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Wirth Sargent

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HPHS junior Allison Schultz, along with her father Chris, performed together at the world renowned Carnegie Hall last summer.

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People Newspapers Sixteen-year-old Allison Schultz can’t forget stepping onto the stage that day in June. The house lights were on, but the only people inside the auditorium were her and the First Baptist Dallas Celebration Choir and Orchestra. “It was amazing,” Schultz said. “Nobody was there, so it’s just you on the stage.” On June 8, Schultz and the rest of the group performed at Carnegie Hall with acclaimed vocal soloist Sandi Patty. For the Highland Park High School junior, being able to play violin on the illustrious stage was an experience beyond words. While spending five days in New York City was a memorable experience, her time at famous venue was the climax of the trip. Even the several hours spent in rehearsals on the day of the concert were special to the young musician. “We got there, and noon was our call time, and the performance didn’t start until 8 p.m.,” Schultz said. “So all that day, we were basically locked inside Carnegie Hall, rehearsing.” The program consisted of 21 pieces with different accompanying soloists, including Patty. While she didn’t let her academics suf-

Flashback: Allison Schultz at age 5 with her teacher, Joy Wilson. fer, Schultz put much of her free time into preparations. She attended weekly sectionals and additional rehearsals leading up to the trip. To Schultz, the concert was a testament to all the hard work she and the orchestra put into it. “[My friends] knew just how many sectionals I was putting in,” Schultz said, “and when I had group projects, I would have to work it around my rehearsal schedules.” The event also was a family affair, as her father, Chris Schultz, shared the stage as a tenor in the choir.

“We’re a bit of a musical family,” Chris said. “So when she was old enough we put a violin in her hands. It was a real blessing because we’re on stage every Sunday together.” Allison has been playing the violin since she was 4 years old. For the past 12 years, she has spent countless hours in rehearsals, private lessons, and performances. Along with the First Baptist Dallas orchestra, she is a member of the HPHS honors orchestra. Despite living in University Park, the Schultzes have been attending First Baptist Dallas since 2010, when they moved to the Park Cities from Phoenix. In August 2014, Schultz decided she would see if her musical abilities were enough to earn her a spot in the orchestra she had seen play each Sunday for the past four years. “Before I auditioned, I went during an entire rehearsal with them, and it kind of just hit me how hard their music was and how fast they’re learning it,” Schultz said. “There’s definitely been a learning curve.” As the junior looks ahead, with college quickly approaching, she says that music will definitely be a part of her future. “I’m always going to continue playing,” Schultz said, “and probably in a church setting.” Email britt.stafford@ peoplenewspapers.com

Like many women, Amy Graham knows the difficulty of trying to find the “perfect tee.” When she finally left her career in corporate marketing after more than two decades, she began looking for a niche she could fill. When the need for a decent T-shirt line dawned on her, she decided it was the perfect platform to launch her first entrepreneurial endeavor. Southcott Threads combines the qualities Graham, 49, identified as those most women look for in a shirt — comfort, fabric, and fit — in an effort to create a luxury tee that can be worn by any woman. “My target audience became obvious,” Graham said. “Women over 40 who had money to spend on clothes who didn’t really find it easy to find a great T-shirt. After I decided there was a niche opportunity, I jumped two feet in.” With extensive research on women’s consumer behaviors when shopping for T-shirts, Graham found one thing in common — women with similar body types want the same type of top. Despite having no prior designing experience, Graham put pencil to paper and started sketching.

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C O MMUN I T Y CONTINUED FROM 1 have imagined, but it was worth it,” said committee member Maryjane Bonfield. “There was an incentive because we felt so strongly about having a longterm impact.” The needs were based on unprecedented enrollment growth within the district’s boundaries, and the solutions were audacious — build a fifth elementary school while tearing down and rebuilding three others that dated back more than 60 years. Toss in some extensive renovations to the middle-school and high-school campuses. “Everyone in this community cares about the schools. We were very united from the beginning in realizing that we wanted to have a long-term approach and be strategic in our planning,” Koch said. “We studied a lot of different options. We wanted to see that come to fruition.” A number of factors led to the big-picture mentality, from low interest rates to demographic projections to the rare availability of sufficient land for a new school through discussions with Northway Christian Church. “That changed the whole picture,” said FAC co-chairman Gage Prichard. “What a blessing to the community. Had the church not stepped up, we might

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Documentaries Aim to Preserve Military Legacy at HPHS By Todd Jorgenson

People Newspapers Albert Huddleston’s military appreciation didn’t start in the Park Cities, but that’s certainly where it manifested. The developer is responsible for a giant plaque at Highland Park High School and three full-length documentaries specifically saluting veterans with local ties, but he traces his passion back to his boyhood roots in Tennessee. That’s where Huddleston attended the same military boarding school as his father,

who enlisted after Pearl Harbor and was later killed during World War II. The campus featured a Albert c h e c kerboard Huddleston display listing the names of all former students who went to war, separated into those who survived and those who were killed. He came across his father’s name. “That was the most impactful thing that I had ever witnessed, that all those people stood where I stood,” Hud-

dleston said. His wife, Mary, graduated from HPHS and met Huddleston in college. They moved back to the Park Cities in 1981 and started a family. As three of his children also attended HPHS, his thoughts on saluting veterans remained steadfast, leading to his local efforts to generate recognition. He began by compiling a database of veterans who had graduated from the school, then hired architect Bill Booziotis to design a large plaque with their names that still resides in the foyer.

During a dedication ceremony for the plaque, Huddleston was moved by a handful of poignant memories from family members of those who had died while at war. That hatched another idea. “The plaque was important, but we needed to capture these stories,” Huddleston said. “It’s amazing how much DNA still resides here associated with those people.” So Huddleston hired a film crew that brought together veterans from a 40-year period ranging from WWII to the Vietnam War, and combined

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those interviews with archival footage. The process took several years during the early 2000s. Some interviewees were skeptical at first, while others found the experience cathartic. “[Huddleston] did a firstclass job,” said Syd Carter, who was part of a Marine fighter squadron on an aircraft carrier in the Pacific during the late 1950s. He later spent 31 years as a commercial airline pilot. “The camaraderie is as tight as you’ll find anywhere. All these memories came flooding back.” Most recently, the second film in the series was screened as part of the Stars & Stripes Film Festival in November at the Angelika Film Center, for which Carter was the honorary chair. That festival included a showing of The Bridges at Toko-Ri, the 1954 romantic drama that first spurred Carter’s interest in flying.

" I D ON ' T L I K E R E V I S I ON I ST HI STORY. I WA N T E D T HE ST U D E N TS TO S E E I T, TO HE A R T HE WOR D S FROM T HO S E W HO W E R E T HE R E . ” ALB E RT H U D D LE STO N During the past several years, the films have been shown periodically on public television and screened for students at the high school. The DVDs also have been sold, with proceeds benefiting the Highland Park Education Foundation. Huddleston would like to see it become a regular part of the curriculum to connect current students to the past. “I don’t like revisionist history. I wanted the students to see it, to hear the words from those who were there. These men had sat in some of the same chairs they were sitting in,” he said. “We want them to understand this legacy of service.” Email todd.jorgenson@ peoplenewspapers.com

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The Armstrong-Bradfield Preschool Association hosted its 17th annual home tour on Dec. 4. Homes for the Holidays featured various homes across Highland Park, with proceeds benefiting kindergarten and first-grade classes at Armstrong and Bradfield.

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Ex-Smoker Still Smokes the Competition Tutterow still racing at age 77 By Britt E. Stafford

People Newspapers Running has taken Jack Tutterow all over the world. He has run along the canals of Venice. He ran the same route in Athens, Greece, as the messenger who brought news of victory from Marathon more than 2,500 years ago. He raced past the famous stone statues on Easter Island. At 77 years old, Tutterow, an Edgemere resident, continues to run with the same drive and endurance he puts into most aspects of his life. Since beginning his marathon trek at 43 years old, Tutterow has participated in more than 30 races. While running has become an international endeavor, Tutterow will never forget the Chicago Marathon, where he set his personal record of 3 hours, 2 minutes, with a 6:57 per-mile pace. Originally from Tennessee, Tutterow and his wife moved to University Park in 1988, when Tutterow left the corporate world to start a small business. Considering work was a major

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Jack Tutterow has run more than 30 marathons all over the world, and he’s not done yet. reason he started to run, it only made sense to continue the tradition, which has brought him solace from his hectic professional life. “I got started at a … very difficult time,” Tutterow said. “It helped me process a lot of issues with that very difficult work environment at that time. I kind of got hooked and started running [marathons]. When you have a lot of things going on, it’s easy to

get out of focus. Running kind of keeps me centered.” Running was already a part of Tutterow’s life, but only in short distances. He had never considered going 26.2 miles until a friend pushed him to train for the Marine Corps Marathon in 1981. As Tutterow became more serious about long-distance races, he realized one aspect of his life had to go — smoking. A

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The YW Women’s Center at Ebby’s Place is a gathering spot where women come to be mentored, coached and encouraged by their peers. The YW Women’s Center at Ebby’s Place, named for Ebby Halliday Acers, the founder of Dallas-based Ebby Halliday Realtors who recently passed away at the age of 104, helps lift economically challenged working women out of poverty. The center focuses on delivering a variety of financial-empowerment programs, including small business/ entrepreneurial and job training courses, as well educational programs around childbirth and parenting, nutrition and preventive healthcare. YW CEO Jennifer M. Ware says the need is tremendous. “The stats are heartbreaking,” Ware says. “In Dallas County one in three single-female-led households lives below the federal poverty line. The mission of Ebby’s Place is to begin changing those stats by helping women gain financial independence.” Mary Frances Burleson, who began in 1958 working with Halliday as a temporary receptionist and now is president and CEO of Ebby Halliday Realtors, says, “YW goes above and beyond to help women get back on their feet. Its goals and our company’s mission of service align perfectly, and we’re proud to support the YW Women’s Center at Ebby’s Place.” Founded 106 years ago, the YWCA has evolved to meet the changing needs of women. The organization today provides the tools and resources for women to move toward financial independence, learn workplace skills, build strong businesses, become strong mothers, and advocate for their own health. If you are interested in making a donation to the YW Women’s Center at Ebby’s Place, please contact Janiece Upshaw at 214-584-2321. To learn more, visit ywcadallas.org.

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The newly-reduced home at 4632 Southern Avenue in Highland Park is listed by Will Seale for $750,000. Price reductions are happening now, and they could not come at a better time. According to D.W. Skelton, local Dallas real estate appraiser, there is a high demand for homes that fall below the $1 million price point. It is an appealing price for all lifestyles, from move-up buyers, to downsizers, to buyers that are relocating. At Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty, the inhouse relocation team introduces newcomers to neighborhoods and homes in DFW, while assisting sellers moving out of North Texas. These leading agents know the neighborhood data that impacts the pricing and marketing of your investment. With no slowdown in sight, the time is now to find exceptional values on great homes throughout Dallas. To see more newly reduced homes, visit briggsfreeman.com. 4506 Normandy Avenue | Courtyards of Normandy This four-bedroom refuge in the Park Cities offers a low maintenance lifestyle and walkability to Bradfield Elementary, Germany Park and Highland Park Village, all at an attractive price point. Listed by Christopher McGuire for $999,000. 4632 Southern Avenue | Highland Park After a complete renovation in 2008 and additional updates completed in 2015, this three-bedroom home in West Highland Park is move-in ready. Listed by Will Seale for $750,000. President and CEO Robbie Briggs independently owns and operates Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty. For

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Thoughtfully designed with sophisticated finishes and clean lines, this University Park traditional at 4437 Glenwick (4437glenwick.daveperrymiller.com) has recently been transformed. The 2,389 square-foot home is offered by Forrest Gregg of Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate for $1,050,000. The reimagined downstairs is an open concept design with the living room, dining and kitchen integrated to create ease of use and to maximize flow. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, which include two dishwashers, gas cooktop, wine refrigerator, and custom-built millwork throughout. The downstairs master suite includes French doors overlooking the outdoor living space and its stone surround fireplace. The master bath has two large vanities, honed carrara marble counters and a large walk-in shower. The master closet features a custom-designed dressing island and generous amounts of storage. The three bedrooms upstairs, all with large picture frame windows, have generous closets and gleaming hardwood floors. French doors from the kitchen lead to the outdoor living space with custom shades and localized heating and cooling. Other outdoor features include a gated pool and spa, lots of green space and a detached two-car garage. For additional information on 4437 Glenwick, contact Forrest Gregg at 214-923-4668 or forrestgregg@daveperrymiller.com. Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate (daveperrymiller.com) is an Ebby Halliday Company with five locations that specialize in marketing the key areas of the Park Cities, Preston Hollow, North Dallas, Lakewood, East Dallas, Uptown, and Kessler Park. Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate is a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World and Luxury Portfolio International (luxuryportfolio.com).

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Old PH Hip-Pocket Listing 9642 Hathaway is offered by Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate’s Mary Lou Mercer and Mark Cain for $1,995,000.

6822 Deloache Ave. | 5 Beds / 4.1 Baths / 5,789 Sq.Ft. | Offered at $1,399,000. Looking for a brand new family home with all the amenities and room to grow? This custom-built masterpiece from Douglas Signature Homes may be the perfect fit. Make a grand entry into the light-filled, double height foyer. Beyond French doors is a living room/library with custom built-in bookshelves. The formal dining room features herringbone hardwoods with a rich dark finish that flows throughout the main floor. Straight ahead is a spacious family room with beamed ceiling, stone fireplace and media built-ins. The adjoining kitchen is the envy of any 5-star chef. Complete with marble countertops and Thermador stainless appliances, it includes a large breakfast bar and wet bar with wine cooler and ice maker. Just off the kitchen is a home office that’s perfect for kids’ homework – while you prepare the snacks! The main floor master is luxurious and inviting, with a full-sized laundry and gorgeous ensuite bath with soaking tub, seamless glass shower and well-appointed closet/ dressing area. Upstairs are four additional bedrooms, a full-sized utility room, plus a spacious media/game room over the attached 2-car garage. With a covered patio, built-in grill and expansive back yard, there’s plenty of room for a swimming pool the entire family will enjoy. Why not see it today? View this property at alliebeth.com Or, for more information, call: Meg Beaird Allie Beth Allman & Associates 214-236-5008 megbeaird@sbcglobal.net

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Homebuyers throughout the country are choosing to leave single-family homes behind for the low maintenance lifestyle of urban living. And a new report from Zillow finds that there has never been a better time to invest in this increasingly desirable lifestyle. At the top of this list, Dallas-Fort Worth leads with a staggering 20 percent growth in condo values since this time last year, says the Zillow report. In Uptown, homes listed with Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty sell at an average of $992,000 – leading in list price when compared to closest competitors. Becky Frey recently listed the luxury high-rise at 2900 McKinnon Street #2305 for $1,690,000. In the heart of Uptown with an elegant floor plan and stunning views of Uptown, Downtown and Victory Park, this three-bedroom Azure condo offers a rare opportunity to live in luxury. 2555 N Pearl Street #1505 In the elegant Ritz-Carlton Dallas, this abundantly upgraded home offers a premier Uptown location within walking distance to American Airlines Center, Klyde Warren Park, Katy Trail, Crescent Court and more. Listed by Ilene Christ and Missy Woehr for $1,175,000. See more incredible high-rise homes that are available in Uptown at visit briggsfreeman.com. President and CEO Robbie Briggs independently owns and operates Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty. For more information see briggsfreeman.com.

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Real Estate’s Mary Lou Mercer and Mark Cain at $1,995,000. The open floor plan has high ceilings, crown moldings, entry with sweeping staircase opens to formals with attached butler’s pantry, and a family room with fireplace. A game room and study offer additional living opportunities. The fully-equipped eat-in island kitchen has custom cabinetry, granite counters, and high-end stainless steel appliances. On the first level, there’s also a bedroom/fitness room with bath, mud room, a rear staircase, and entrances to the attached 2- and 1-car garages. The second-level master suite has a sitting area with fireplace and built-ins, and bath with dual vanities, separate shower, and two walk-in closets. Three more bedrooms with built-ins, two full baths, a laundry room and storage complete the upstairs. The back yard has a large covered living area with ceiling fans, built-in grill, and pool and spa. For showings, contact Mary Lou Mercer at 214-502-4332 or mlm@daveperrymiller.com or Mark Cain at 214-6426516 or mark@daveperrymiller.com. Visit 9642hathaway. daveperrymiller.com for details. Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate (daveperrymiller.com) is an Ebby Halliday Company with five locations that specialize in marketing the key areas of the Park Cities, Preston Hollow, North Dallas, Lakewood, East Dallas, Uptown, and Kessler Park. Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate is a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World and Luxury Portfolio International (luxuryportfolio.com).

This sophisticated French manor at 5818 Lakehurst Avenue in Preston Hollow is listed by Amy Detwiler for $2,445,000. From lavish estate seekers to move-up buyers, downsizers, first time buyers and those relocating to the area, agents at Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty assist clients with finding the right property in the perfect neighborhood. “To me, luxury has never been about exclusivity. It’s really about heart. And nowhere is luxury more important than at home,” says Robbie Briggs, President and CEO of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty. “A buyer I worked with told me that he knew a property was going to be exceptional, simply because it had a Sotheby’s International Realty sign in the yard,” said one agent who recently sold a property in three days. For these and other outstanding homes in every price point and every neighborhood, visit briggsfreeman.com 5818 Lakehurst Avenue, Preston Hollow This sophisticated French manor with stucco exterior is defined by exceptional architecture and superb custom details. This spacious home, on a corner lot with lush manicured grounds, is situated on a quiet cul de sac in Preston Hollow and features over 8,000 square feet of living and entertaining space. Listed by Amy Detwiler for $2,445,000 3704 Cragmont Avenue, Northern Hills This is a house that many are looking for. A single-family modern with great architecture, quality and light is located near the great houses of Highland Park and a block from the Katy Trail. Listed by Nancy Dunning for $1,659,000 President and CEO Robbie Briggs independently owns and operates Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty. For more information see briggsfreeman.com.

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Looking Back on Record Setting 2015 Bill Griffin Real Estate (BGRE), a boutique brokerage whose office is located in Snider Plaza by the fountain, has concluded a record setting year with many of its agents enjoying their best year ever. Top producers include Lisa Lozelle, Michelle Hefner and Susan Griffin. Lozelle and Hefner sold multiple million dollar properties in the Park Cities and Lakewood while Susan Griffin sold a number of architecturally interesting contemporary properties as well as multi-family new construction. Honorable mention goes to Clayton Arhelger and newcomer Amy Hunniford. Arhelger sold primarily in North Dallas, where he lives near Midway and Royal, and in Greenway Crest. Hunniford hit the ground running working with local builders and investors. Other notable producers include newcomer Jalin Wood who sold several homes in East Dallas and Midway Hollow along with doing a commercial lease for a film production company. Jennifer Long continued her excellent production with sales in Greenway Park and Uptown while Melissa Benson sold several homes in the Park Cities and East Dallas. Broker Bill Griffin was very active selling property this year with multiple million dollars sales in the Park Cities and Preston Hollow along with a number of commercial buildings and commercial leases. BGRE just launched a new iteration of its award winning website that allows buyers to search for, store and evaluate properties with ease. Visit www. billgriffinrealestate.com to stay informed about what is going on in your local market.

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CONTINUED FROM 31 Graham chose to base her designs off the measurements of four close friends, each a different body shape. The four fit models became Graham’s sounding board to ensure her patterns and materials were perfect. “She basically started asking us what are some of the things we liked and didn’t like about T-shirts out there in the market,” said LeeAnn Tatum, one of Graham’s fit models. “A lot of times, shirts are too long, too short. We talked about which part of our figure we like to hide.” To celebrate the uniqueness of every woman’s body, Graham’s four shapes are named after different cuts of diamonds: the asscher, the emerald, the trillion, and the oval. Each cut correlates with a specific body shape to help women identify which shirt flatters their physique. “Diamonds are all spectacular no matter what their shape,” Graham said,” and they’re all unique, which I just thought

was a great correlation with women.” While the shirts range from $85 to $95, Graham says the prices have not been a deterrent. “The people that I’m selling to, nobody isn’t buying because of price,” she said. “I’m trying to compete with brands like Vince and Rag & Bone … and I’m well under a lot of them.” Tatum, a Highland Park resident, says the shirts are now some of her go-to picks. “I love that I have a T-shirt I love to wear now,” she said. Graham, who lives in University Park, first featured her products at various home and trade shows across the Dallas area. Southcott Threads, which launched in early September, will soon be available at St. Bernard Sports and Mary Beth. “What I really see for my company, I want to stick to women’s T-shirts,” Graham said. “I see myself trying to hone in on body styles that people love, and tweaking them with fresh new colors.” Email britt.stafford@ peoplenewspapers.com

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t’s 2016 and I’m a little bummed. 2015 was my Year of Adventure when I crossed off of my bucket list one of my dreams. I went to the region of south Africa, traveling by plane, train, bus, and boat. To go to Africa at my age, you have to really want to get there and save up a pretty penny. This was an action/adventure travelogue with my university alumni travel program. Now I’ve parked my passport. Was it dangerous? Absolutely. Was it the bugs and diseases? There was mosquito netting on the lovely beds in the two old colonial hotels and at the game preserves where we stayed. I had brought pre-treated tropical-weight clothing but still made daily repellent applications on the sweltering days when even the hippos stayed submerged in the Chobe River and the hundreds of elephants were crossing over to an island that separated Botswana from Namibia where they could slather on mud as their own mosquito repellent. I kept my mouth closed so as not to inhale gnats or whatever was swarming in the heat as we descended our flight from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls, ran the bug gauntlet to check through customs, and I was popping my malaria meds. I was not pawed by a lion by rolling my window down and leaning out to get a better photo like some woman did somewhere. In fact, we tracked in open air vehicles in the bush, where our guide and Zulu tracker got us within 10 yards of a satiated male lion who had been feasting all night, and we were told not to make noise or sudden movements. That was also the case when we got that close to hyenas feasting on a water buffalo

LEN BOURLAND carcass after the pride of lions had its fill and was lolling nearby. We headed away from the giant bull male elephant in musk thrashing through the bush and found the more peaceful rhinos and giraffes, and on our last day finally found the elusive leopard we tracked for three days. It’s impossible to describe how close we were to zoo animals. Was I on edge when an armed military escort took me by flashlight at night to my cabin lest the baboons or worse came along for the stroll? Not really. Nor did I get food poisoning from eating ostrich (like gamey flank steak) or impala, or the favorite South African dish of baboutrie (don’t ask). I tiptoed through a rancid footbath of nasty chemicals crossing into the not-so-friendly border from Zimbabwe into Botswana where there were dire warnings of “foot-and-mouth disease.” Was I afraid of the locals? Everyone was incredibly friendly, and the only place we were warned to not wander was in Johannesburg. Even when touring a desperately poor part of a township in Soweto outside of Joberg, we used a lot of hand sanitizer but no illness ensued. Despite allegedly corrupt governments, especially in Zimbabwe, we had no incidents, and it was a week before Paris. So this danger? It is crucial today to travel with a good cell phone for more than just photographs. Even in the slums of Africa, people have phones. De-

spite having two numbers to call in case of overseas problems, I was put in danger by my provider. I traveled by myself using miles to get back to Dallas, leaving from a different airport than my group. I had four segments to my journey, and unsurprisingly some flights were being canceled and rescheduled while I was sitting in the overheated Zimbabwe airport when my charged-up phone locked up. The error message said I needed a PUK code for my SIM card. This can happen if you enter your code incorrectly too may times “for security,” I was told much later. But I don’t have a code for that very reason. I used my tablet to get Internet directions on how to unlock. Which didn’t work. Neither did any of the numbers I’d been given or found online once I got to an Admiral’s Club in London three flights later for a very few minutes. I almost missed my connection in Cape Town due to a lack of an electronic device, and my bag got rerouted for the same reason, as I had very tight connections. Upon landing at DFW, I had to borrow a kid’s phone to call my ride. I was incommunicado for two days and my family was worried. “We don’t know how that happened, but we have a different phone number for that problem overseas, but it could happen to anyone anywhere, anytime,” an apologetic guy told me once I got home. That’s not a disclaimer you will ever hear when signing up for your international plan. Plus it’s not on their website. The most dangerous part of my international trip to Africa was relying on AT&T. Gut-wrenching. Len Bourland can be reached at len@lenbourland.com.

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he New Year is the perfect time to shine the light on many of the servant leaders making our community better and stronger. And we do this not just to thank them but to inspire others to roll up their sleeves and help in some way. The Gift of Service Virginia Baird wrapped gifts at the St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange until “her poor little fingers got tired.” But her weary fingers didn’t slow her generous spirit: she simply found a different capacity in which to serve. Baird has managed schedules and acted as department head (for three different departments), chairman, treasurer and head treasurer, and now works for the paper department handling invoices. The St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange is a charming gift shop located in Highland Park Village operated solely by volunteers. All proceeds are donated to charity, and since opening in 1958, the shop has donated over $4 million. st-michaels-womans-exchange.com Sock it to the Homeless When Tia Gibson and her niece Kate Garrett sent out an email in 2007, they never imagined their simple sock drive would eventually donate 24,687 socks to Dallas’ homeless in just nine years. The “Sock it To the Homeless” Drive runs throughout the month of October and invites people to drop off socks at five donation boxes scattered throughout the Park Cities.

4360 Livingston Avenue $3,395,000 ANNE GOYER | 214.457.0417 agoyer@briggsfreeman.com (clockwise from top left) Meredith Burke, Virginia Baird and Tia Gibson and Kate Garrett make the community stronger by serving.

Eco-Ambassador Hockaday graduate Meredith Burke, Troop #603, spent two years working with the Connemara Conservancy to preserve the Blackland Prairie. Concerned that only 1 percent of the original ecoregion remains, Meredith developed a system for removing invasive grasses and reseeding native plants and flowers. The Conservancy is now duplicating her method across 72 acres. Thanks to dedicated women like Meredith, communities are truly being enriched. Two years later, the Blackland Prairie is blooming once again.

Gibson and Garrett’s annual email reminds Dallasites that a homeless person’s feet are his main vehicle of transportation and that the most basic way to keep feet healthy is by wearing clean, dry socks. AustinStreet.org

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ighland Park has been a regular at the girls state soccer tournament, having made three appearances in the past four years. Getting back there won’t be as easy as it sounds, even with a deep and talented roster that’s motivated following a heartbreaking loss — the team’s only defeat in 28 games — in the Class 6A title game last spring. Still, that’s the goal for players and coaches, to make amends for that 3-0 loss to Coppell and bring home the program’s first championship since 2011. “I think with the personnel we have, I think we have the chance to go far,” said senior midfielder Savanna Jones. “We have a pretty well-rounded team.” HP head coach Stewart Brown said the Lady Scots have a nice mix of youth and experience that not only has the physical tools to score and defend, but perhaps most importantly, is mentally equipped to handle high expectations. “They’ve set their goals on getting back to the state championship,” Brown said. “We have the players to do it and the attitude to do it. We’re very fast and very skilled.” Jones will lead an experienced group of strikers and midfielders, but the defense must replace three of four starters in front of sophomore goalkeeper Ginny Hoy. With the newcomers in the back line, Jones said of-

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100 goals for the year. “I think we’ll score more than we scored last year,” Jones said. “We have a lot of new offensive players com-

ing in, and we’re really close already.” The regular season starts on Jan. 7, when HP opens its annual tournament against Lake Travis. District 106A play begins on Jan. 26 against North Mesquite, when the Lady Scots will be favored to defend their title. Then comes the playoffs, when Brown hopes that his team’s attention to work ethic and team chemistry will pay dividends with a return trip to Georgetown. “We understand what it takes outside of the games to make that happen,” he said. “They’ve set realistic targets. They want to be challenged. They want to do it for themselves as much as for each other.”

Highland Park’s two seasons at the Class 6A level ended in roughly the same way — with a 10-2 record and a loss to Waco Midway in the second round of the playoffs. But how the two squads got to that point is distinctive, and in the case of the Scots in 2015, it required plenty of resilience and perseverance. “They made as much improvement from the beginning of the season to the end of the season as any team I’ve had,” said HP head coach Randy Allen. “They really got better from week to week.” Indeed, the start was somewhat rocky for HP, including a lopsided 40-13 loss to Arkansas private-school power Pulaski Academy that snapped an 84game home winning streak that dated back to 1998. Allen admits ending the long home winning streak might have been a blessing in disguise for the Scots because of the pressure that came along with it. “It was almost like getting a weight off our shoulders,” he said. The Scots, with just three returning starters entering the season, rebounded

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to win a District 10-6A title — HP’s first crown in the state’s top classification. “We had some close games early in the season, and the loss probably helped us get our eyes on the district race,” Allen said. “It takes a while for guys to play together and for us to get them in the right spots.” The highlights included a 2827 comeback win over North Mesquite, which wound up advancing three rounds deep in the postseason, and a gritty 24-17 triumph over defending league champion Mesquite Horn. “There were some big games that we won,” Allen said. “Our guys made plays at critical times of the game.” Perhaps the most impactful player for the Scots this season was Stephen Dieb, the diminutive but powerful running back who finished with 1,147 rushing yards and 20 total touchdowns to earn district MVP honors. The season and the ensuing nine-game winning streak ended with that 50-31 defeat against Midway at AT&T Stadium. And HP won’t get another chance to

New Year in a Park Cities Address The custom Country French home at 3208 Marquette Street in HPISD is listed by Tom Hughes for $2,399,000. So far this year, more than 100 people have listed and sold their Park Cities properties with Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty. These homes have attained an average 96.80% of their list price, proof that strategic pricing and cutting edge marketing are a seller’s best asset. Recent significant sales in the Park Cities include the timeless home at 4408 Fairfax Avenue, which was listed by Susie and Pete Ryan for $1,200,000. The homes listed below, and many more at briggsfreeman.com, are ready to welcome new owners. 3208 Marquette Street An exceptional custom Country French home in HPISD with great attention to detail and quality finishes includes light, bright living and dining areas, a culinary kitchen with marble-top island and Viking appliances and a generous master

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Brotherhood Takes On New Meaning for Scots By Todd Jorgenson

People Newspapers When you think about it, the chance for two siblings — unless they are twins — to play together on the same team growing up is pretty rare. Most often, when the older brother or sister moves up to the next age group in elementary or middle school, the younger one takes his place in a year or two. They don’t cross paths, perhaps until they get to the varsity level, if they make it that far. Such is the case for two sets of brothers this season on the varsity squad at Highland Park, who hope to take advantage of the unique opportunity. Ben Reichert is a senior and the team’s starting center, and his sophomore brother Will is a guard who made the varsity team this year. Their father also played basketball for the Scots. “We played in the backyard a lot,” Will Reichert said. “We expected to play on the same team eventually. It was kind of a goal growing up.” The story of the Enzor siblings is a little different. Younger brother Will played as a reserve on the HP varsity

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The Reichert brothers and Enzor brothers shared the court against Grapevine. team last season, while his older brother Andrew, who’s a senior this year, is making his debut this year. “For some reason, I think we’re a

good combination,” Andrew said. “He helps me and I help him.” Andrew has battled injury issues and transferred to ESD for the first se-

mester of his junior year before returning to play a key role so far this season. However, Will has been banged up, which has limited the duo’s shared court time thus far. “Andrew brings some toughness. He’s more blue-collar, but he can hit the open shot. He does a lot of the things that people don’t notice,” said HP head coach David Piehler. “Will is more of an offensive threat. They both provide a lot of positive things for our team.” Piehler said having brothers play together can have some added benefits beyond the usual chemistry between teammates. “The elder siblings can provide some leadership, and the younger ones can learn some stuff not just on the court, but off the court,” Piehler said. Plus, friends and family members can watch both of them play in a single game, rather than worrying about different tipoff times at various locations. “It’s definitely easier to watch one game instead of two,” Will Reichert said. Email todd.jorgenson@ peoplenewspapers.com

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