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Shelton School Breaks Ground On New 30-Acre Campus Using A Texas-Sized Sandbox

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Earlier today Shelton School had its official groundbreaking activities for the school's new 30-acre campus on Preston Road with a band, cheerleaders and loads of supporters. According to Shelton School Executive Director Suzanne Stell, it will be the eighth campus that the school has had in its 43 years. She laughed as she recalled how their first location was in a strip … [Read more...] about Shelton School Breaks Ground On New 30-Acre Campus Using A Texas-Sized Sandbox

2019 Recess Was Big-Kid Fun And Games And Fundraising For Dallas After School

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While the seated dinner crowd was being wined and dine at the Dallas Arboretum's A Tasteful Place for the 2019 Food and Wine Festival, Dallas After School's Recess guests were channeling their inner child on Friday, March 22.It was hard to imagine that it had been less than eight years since Recess had started at the late Faye Briggs' estate, with the main focus on the … [Read more...] about 2019 Recess Was Big-Kid Fun And Games And Fundraising For Dallas After School

A-Rod Hits It Out Of The Park At Destiny Award Luncheon For St. Philip’s School And Community Center

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Alex Rodriguez, who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball for teams including the Texas Rangers, Seattle Mariners and New York Yankees, is said to be one of MLB's greatest players of all time. But what people remember most about his appearance for Dallas' St. Philip's School and Community Center is what a prince of a fellow he was. "A-Rod came to the patron party at Ashlee … [Read more...] about A-Rod Hits It Out Of The Park At Destiny Award Luncheon For St. Philip’s School And Community Center

Dale Petroskey Is Man Of The Hour At 17th Annual Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award Luncheon

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Now in its 17th year, the Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award luncheon has raised more than $700,000 in scholarships for students at Texas Woman's University. The luncheon held on Wednesday, February 27, at the Belo Mansion bolstered that total, as nearly 300 people turned out to honor Dale Petroskey, this year's Leadership Award winner, and five scholarship award … [Read more...] about Dale Petroskey Is Man Of The Hour At 17th Annual Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award Luncheon

Learn About The Gray Matter Frontier At UT Southwestern Medical Center’s 2019 Carolyn P. Horchow Women’s Health Symposium

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Forget the universe and the deep blue seas. The real unknown world is right on top of you. It’s the brain. Thanks to 2019 Co-chairs Peggy Dear and Betty Regard, UT Southwestern Medical Center’s 2019 Carolyn P. Horchow Women’s Health Symposium will present “Exploring the Ultimate Frontier: Inspired Insights Into The Brain” on Thursday, March 21.Taking place at T. Boone … [Read more...] about Learn About The Gray Matter Frontier At UT Southwestern Medical Center’s 2019 Carolyn P. Horchow Women’s Health Symposium

Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings Stars At ‘Grow The Grove’ Fundraiser For Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep School

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There was a full house at Sixty Five Hundred on Saturday, November 17, when guests turned out to celebrate the Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep school and one of its biggest champions, Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings. The fundraiser, called "Grow The Grove: The Cocktail Party," was an homage not only to the Catholic school in the Pleasant Grove area of southeast Dallas, but to … [Read more...] about Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings Stars At ‘Grow The Grove’ Fundraiser For Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep School

Grow The Grove: The Cocktail Party Guests Ranged From Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings to Cristo Rey Dallas Senior Ryan Olson

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To get the momentum rolling for the Saturday night fundraiser, Cristo Rey Dallas' "Grow the Grove" sponsors got together in the great room of Joyce and Larry Lacerte's home on Wednesday, November 14. Guests included everyone from Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings, new Cristo Rey Development Director Abby Hoak-Morton to Cristo Rey Dallas senior Ryan Olson. Here's a report from the … [Read more...] about Grow The Grove: The Cocktail Party Guests Ranged From Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings to Cristo Rey Dallas Senior Ryan Olson

A Simple Thank You To: Just Say YES

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From Garland ISD’s Lakeview Centennial High School Principal Maresa Bailey,“On behalf of our students, staff and parents at Lakeview Centennial High School in Garland ISD, I am honored to give ‘A Simple Thank You’ to Just Say YES – Youth Equipped to Succeed. Just Say YES has served as a trusted partner for the last nine years, making them of the one of the … [Read more...] about A Simple Thank You To: Just Say YES

MySweetWishList: Cristo Rey Dallas

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According to Cristo Rey Dallas Director of Development Abby Hoak-Morton,“Partner with a Cristo Rey Dallas student.“Do you remember your first job? Lifeguarding at the neighborhood pool? Slinging burgers at a fast food joint? Babysitting every weekend?“And what about your motivation for earning those early paychecks? Date night? Car insurance? Or just the freedom of … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Cristo Rey Dallas

Wesley-Rankin Community Center Served Up “A Taste Of West Dallas” For A Sold-Out Crowd

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Jus before the work week got underway, the cars were headed toward 3015 at Trinity Groves on Sunday, October 21, for "A Taste of West Dallas." With Chef Sharon Van Meter at the helm, the fundraiser for West Dallas' Wesley- Rankin Community Center had already scored a home run with its sold-out status. Here's a report from the field:It was a sold out crowd at World Master … [Read more...] about Wesley-Rankin Community Center Served Up “A Taste Of West Dallas” For A Sold-Out Crowd