It was one of the first signs of a change in protocol for fundraising activities. When Retina Foundation of the Southwest held its Visionary Luncheon at the Omni Dallas Hotel on Wednesday, March 4, there was a table at each of the entrances inside the Dallas Ballroom. On the table was a jumbo size pump container of hand sanitizer. Not everyone took advantage of the offer, but … [Read more...] about Saint QB Drew Brees Scored A Touchdown At Retina Foundation’s Visionary Luncheon
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Nancy Strauss Halbreich Accepts 2019 J. Erik Jonsson Ethic Award With A World-Class Grace
As the Texas Rangers were kicking off the last season at Globe Life Park against Chicago Cubs on Thursday, March 28, the SMU campus was filling with Lexuses, Mercedes and all types of high brows. It’s too bad the Rangers didn’t have Nancy Strauss Halbreich batting. In addition to being SMU’s 2019 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Awardee, she literally proved to be the MVP at the annual … [Read more...] about Nancy Strauss Halbreich Accepts 2019 J. Erik Jonsson Ethic Award With A World-Class Grace
A-Rod Hits It Out Of The Park At Destiny Award Luncheon For St. Philip’s School And Community Center
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
Nancy Ann And Ray Hunt Family Foundation Gifted St. Philip’s School And Community Center With $2M
What a simply marvelous way to end the year. The Nancy Ann and Ray Hunt Family Foundation has played Santa Claus big-time for St. Philip’s School and Community Center with a $2M contribution for its “We Believe Campaign.” According to Hunt matriarch Nancy Ann and patriarch Ray Hunt, “Our gift will endow the School’s Early Childhood Director position and support the expansion … [Read more...] about Nancy Ann And Ray Hunt Family Foundation Gifted St. Philip’s School And Community Center With $2M
Moody Coliseum Scores High Marks As The Setting For Bobby Lyle’s Receiving The J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award
When the announcement was made that the J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Luncheon was being moved from SMU’s grand ballroom to Moody Coliseum a couple of weeks before the presentation to Bobby Lyle on Thursday, March 29, a few eyebrows were raised. Perhaps it was long ago memories of proms being held in high school gyms that triggered images of metal folding chairs around bare … [Read more...] about Moody Coliseum Scores High Marks As The Setting For Bobby Lyle’s Receiving The J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award
In Accepting The J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award, St. Philip’s School Headmaster Terry Flowers Thanked The Four “G’s” In His Life
The J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Luncheon presented by the Cary M. Maguire Center for Ethics and Publicon Wednesday, March 23, at Belo Mansion was a bit of a surprising event. Filled to the max with friends, family and fans of honoree Terry Flowers, many just thought they knew the man, who as headmaster has led the development of one of South Dallas’ shining stars — St. Philips … [Read more...] about In Accepting The J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award, St. Philip’s School Headmaster Terry Flowers Thanked The Four “G’s” In His Life
St. Philip’s School And Community Center’s Terry Flowers To Receive The J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award On March 23
Dr. Terry Flowers has become legendary within the Dallas education community for his tenure as headmaster and executive director of St. Philip’s School and Community Center. Since 1983, Terry has not only instilled the importance of education with the South Dallas community, he has “guided St. Philip’s to offering a variety of services beyond education, including a children’s … [Read more...] about St. Philip’s School And Community Center’s Terry Flowers To Receive The J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award On March 23