After chairing the 2023 Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary Dallas' Fashion Show this past spring with all its working parts, Kim Quinn has shifted directions to juggling 2024 La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas. And, boy, does it have a lot of committees, families and events leading up to the “Celebración De La Costa De España” black-tie presentation at the Hilton Anatole on Saturday, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2024 La Fiesta De Las Banderas To Provide $380,445 For 18 Area Beneficiaries
Highland Park Education Foundation
“Lead For Tomorrow” Endowment Campaign Kicks Off With Belles, Drums And $17M For Its $40M Goal
Tuesday afternoon the Highland Park Education Foundation held a pep rally at a local country club, complete with a lineup of HP Pipe and Drum Corps on the steps in the driveway and cheerleaders and Belles in the lobby. It was so loud that sign language was almost necessary. But all the fanfare was right in tune for the afternoon’s program about the official launch of the … [Read more...] about “Lead For Tomorrow” Endowment Campaign Kicks Off With Belles, Drums And $17M For Its $40M Goal
2021-2022 La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Presents More Than $459,000 To Area Non-Profits
Before the 2022-2023 La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas team takes over, 2021-2022 La Fiesta Co-Chairs Kasey Bevans and Melissa Rieman were recently celebrating the success of their team's efforts at Highland Park Village's Mockingbird Room. Instead of popping champagne corks and fireworks, they opted to hand out checks amounting to $459,861 to area non-profits. The lucky … [Read more...] about 2021-2022 La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Presents More Than $459,000 To Area Non-Profits
2021 La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Resulted In $348,000 For 17 Beneficiaries
Last night seemed like Christmas in the Mockingbird Room of Highland Park Village. There was no decorated fir tree or elves, but there was lots of good cheer. It was all due to 2021 La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Co-Chairs Michaela Dyer and Kim Quinn, who presented a $348,000 check to La Fiesta's 2021 beneficiaries. Here's a breakdown of the recipients, with the Highland … [Read more...] about 2021 La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Resulted In $348,000 For 17 Beneficiaries
JUST IN: 2020 La Fiesta Co-Chairs Reveal Over-The-Top Efforts Resulted In A Legacy Fund
2020 La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Co-Chairs Mary Deaver and Fran Matise had spent the past two years working on the annual fundraiser. That was no different than any of their predecessors— a year to prepare plans and a year to execute. The difference was the epic pandemic hit. But the two blondes, who had bravely looked so hopeful in the early days of the 2020 pandemic, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 La Fiesta Co-Chairs Reveal Over-The-Top Efforts Resulted In A Legacy Fund
JUST IN: Janelle And Adam Hickey Donate $100,000 To Establish Endowment For HPISD’s Special Education Department
This story starts back in 2018, when Janelle and Adam Hickey moved to the Park Cities with their two kids. They immediately got involved in the community, with Adam serving as a volunteer on the Highland Park Education Foundation’s (HPEF) Finance Committee and eventually joining the HPEF Board of Directors for the 2020-2021 school year. Having a child receiving services from … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Janelle And Adam Hickey Donate $100,000 To Establish Endowment For HPISD’s Special Education Department
Highland Park High School’s New Gymnastic Center Honors Hegi Family Foundation’s Support
When Jan (Vestal) and Fred Hegi met the first week of their freshman year at SMU, they probably had no idea that their meeting would lead to a marriage of more than 50 years, two remarkable sons and daughters-in-law (Amy and Peter Hegi and Libby and Brian Hegi), as well as a flock of adorable grandchildren. Over the years the Hegi union has not only provided a wealth of … [Read more...] about Highland Park High School’s New Gymnastic Center Honors Hegi Family Foundation’s Support
La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Provides $14,802 For Highland Park Education Foundation’s Teacher Innovation Program
Despite having to postpone its annual La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas to the fall, 2020 Co-Chairs Mary Deaver and Fran Matise and their committee have moved ahead to support the Highland Park Education Foundation (HPEF). They have provided $14,802 in grants for Highland Park Independent School District's (HPISD) Teacher Innovation Program. HPEF Executive Director Lauren Holloway … [Read more...] about La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Provides $14,802 For Highland Park Education Foundation’s Teacher Innovation Program
2017 La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Came Off Flawlessly Despite Some Behind-The-Scenes Hiccups
There was the most glorious, huge orange sphere hovering over North Texas on Saturday, June 10. After days of drizzle, lighting and thunder, the skies were pristine. And this was summer! Over at The Fairmont Dallas, it was equally perfect for the 31st Annual La Fiesta de Las Seis Banderas … except for a needle and thread situation and too many toasts. But first … [Read more...] about 2017 La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Came Off Flawlessly Despite Some Behind-The-Scenes Hiccups