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Bush panelists examine risks to American dream

Park Cities make long commutes worthwhile

Private schools get ready for summer camps

News .............................................. 2

Real Estate ................................... 26

Society ................................... 39-40

Crime .............................................. 4

Schools ......................................... 28

Classifieds .................................... 42

Community ................................... 10

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TJ hadTJ had certainly resilient staff and And the And the players have responded. coaches and student-athletes. They have conmore than 30 varsity players suited up for the more than 30 varsity players suited up for the coaches and student-athletes. They have continued to open our eyes to how resilient they Wins on the scoreboard are nice, but for season-opening football game against PinkWins on the scoreboard are nice, but for season-opening football game against Pinktinued to open our eyes to how resilient they coaches and athletes at Thomas Jefferson, it’s a are,” said Jones, who has been the athletic co- ston, and despite a 50-2 loss, participation coaches and athletes at Thomas Jefferson, it’s a are,” said Jones, who has been the athletic co- ston, and despite a 50-2 loss, participation victory these days just to keep playing. ordinator at TJ for eight years. “We have concontinues to rise. ordinator at TJ for eight years. “We have con- continues to rise. victory these days just to keep playing.

“We would typically be going and knockAfter all, you could hardly fault anyone at tinued to not make any excuses and move our After all, you could hardly fault anyone at tinued to not make any excuses and move our “We would typically be going and knockTJ for making excuses amid all of the obsta- programs forward.” ing on doors just to get kids to come to pracTJ for making excuses amid all of the obsta- programs forward.” ing on doors just to get kids to come to praccles that have befallen the school the past year.

Jones points to a handful of milestones, tice,” Jones said. “Now we’ve had just as many, cles that have befallen the school the past year.

Jones points to a handful of milestones, tice,” Jones said. “Now we’ve had just as many, A tornado leveled the campus in Octo- such as Lizzet Salazar making the school’s if not more, students showing up.”

A tornado leveled the campus in Octo- such as Lizzet Salazar making the school’s if not more, students showing up.” ber 2019, prompting the relocation of classes first-ever appearance at the girls wrestling state Where coaches at other schools might first-ever appearance at the girls wrestling state Where coaches at other schools might ber 2019, prompting the relocation of classes and athletic programs to an old middle-school tournament last winter. But behind-the-scenes have to manufacture character-building expeand athletic programs to an old middle-school tournament last winter. But behind-the-scenes have to manufacture character-building expebuilding nine miles away. The COVID-19 achievements are just as noteworthy. riences, TJ players live through them every day.

building nine miles away. The COVID-19 achievements are just as noteworthy. riences, TJ players live through them every day. pandemic hindered efforts to regroup teams For example, it’s challenging to keep stu“There are reasons why people could have For example, it’s challenging to keep stu“There are reasons why people could have pandemic hindered efforts to regroup teams dents coming to a school 20 minutes from left, but we’ve had to talk with parents and ask and rebuild morale. and rebuild morale. dents coming to a school 20 minutes from left, but we’ve had to talk with parents and ask The public-health crisis also caused the their neighborhood. Administrators worked them to give us a chance to grow their kids The public-health crisis also caused the their neighborhood. Administrators worked them to give us a chance to grow their kids school’s football coach to leave over the sumout a bus plan to help, but regular practice at- and support their kids. Many of them have out a bus plan to help, but regular practice at- and support their kids. Many of them have school’s football coach to leave over the summer, with boys basketball coach Kenny Jones tendance can be logistically challenging for stayed,” Jones said. “We just try to focus on the mer, with boys basketball coach Kenny Jones tendance can be logistically challenging for stayed,” Jones said. “We just try to focus on the stepping in as a last-minute replacement to athletes. positives. Eventually, we will be back at the TJ positives. Eventually, we will be back at the TJ stepping in as a last-minute replacement to athletes. lead a downtrodden squad with 27 straight we know. It will be built better and stronger.”

“We’ve tried to be really mindful and lead a downtrodden squad with 27 straight “We’ve tried to be really mindful and we know. It will be built better and stronger.”

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IS THE AMERICAN DREAM AT RISK?

Bush Center panelists want U.S. to bridge divides, workforce ‘skills gap’

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By Rachel Snyder

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anelists for the Bush Center’s sixth-annual Forum on Leadership see the troubles threatening the American dream, including challenges in education and workforce readiness.

But former Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and Nicholas Eberstadt of the American Enterprise Institute aren’t ready to abandon American optimism just yet.

“Bet on Americans and our American ideals,” they advised.

Anne Wicks, the Bush Institute Ann Kimball Johnson director of education and opportunity, moderated the panel discussion.

“The American dream is this idea that all Americans have access to opportunity, upward mobility is possible, hard work is rewarded,” she said. “But if you look at the headlines today, sometimes it can seem like the American dream is a little bit more of a myth than reality.

People struggle to save, struggle to pay down debt, (and struggle to) buy a home.”

“At the same time, we know that millions of people around this world are trying to come to this country for their shot at the American dream,” Wicks said.

Portman described the situation this way: “What we face today is that although the rising tide lifts all boats, not everybody’s on the boat, so we do have a challenge.”

“My biggest concern is that in the current environment, not just in politics, but in our society in general, we’re pushing people to the extremes and not recognizing that we as a

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country have this huge opportunity,” Portman said. “So many people want to come to America and to be Americans because they see it.”

The panelists focused on what they see as a “skills gap” preventing some from accessing the dream and the dignity and self-respect gained by working.

“These middle-skills jobs in Texas and Ohio and around the country – people don’t have the skills to access them,” Portman said.

“It’s almost amazing to think that we’ve got this peacetime labor shortage with almost 10 million jobs that are unfilled at the same time that we’ve got millions and millions of working-age men and women sitting on the sidelines still,” Eberstadt added.

“From the end of the Civil War until just a little while ago, the U.S. was number one in education. We had more years of schooling, better schooling … and our educational attainment was growing faster than anywhere else in the world even though we were number one, and that was a big part of America’s global lead and a big part of the foundation for our national prosperity.”

Wicks said she remains optimistic about the state of the nation but advised listeners to be realistic about its challenges: “What I’m going to take away from today is bet on Americans and our American ideals, but be cleareyed about the challenges in front of us and get closer to each other not farther apart.”

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April 10 A jerk took a bicycle from a bike rack outside Bradfield Elementary School in the 4300 block of Southern Avenue before 8 a.m.

April 11 A burglar took a pistol from a Dodge Ram in the 2900 block of Milton Avenue before 5 p.m.

April 13 A pilferer found easy pickings of electronics, $70, credit/debit cards, and more left in an unlocked GMC Sierra in the 3200 block of Westminster Avenue before 2 a.m.

April 15 A presumably five-star-rated Uber driver found a wallet left in the back seat of his car in Highland Park Village and turned it in to authorities at 5:35 p.m.

April 16 A thief made off with Bottega Veneta piece with credit/debit cards and more from a Land Rover that was parked in the 7000 block of Snider Plaza before 7:03 p.m.

April 17 A fraudster scammed a woman from the 4400 block of Druid Lane out of $2,640.25 at 1:18 p.m.

April 19 Reported at 3:11 p.m.: a purse-snatching burglar made off with a $12,000 Hermes handbag from a home in the 4800 block of Abbott Avenue.

April 20 A jerk harassed Preston Road Pharmacy in the 6900 block of Preston Road before 2:24 p.m.

April 21 An intruder was caught going through an Infiniti QX80 parked outside the 4500 block of Belfort Place by the owner before 1:15 a.m. and left the scene, but dropped a bag containing a Dell laptop, a pair of tennis shoes, AirPods, gloves, and a sweater.

A thief took $8,900 from a Mercedes 4D in the 6800 block of Snider Plaza before 12:30 p.m.

April 22 A pilferer picked up a Totguard electric bicycle from the Moody Family YMCA in the 6000 block of Preston Road before 6 p.m.

April 23 A reckless driver hit a Jeep Grand Cherokee that was parked in the 4300 block of Beverly Drive before 3:18 a.m. Officers also found a stop sign knocked down at the corner of Beverly Drive and Douglas Avenue during the investigation of the incident.

April 24 A ne’er do well took three firearms and a PlayStation 5, and tried to take a Samsung TV from a home in the 3500 block of St. Johns Drive before 12:40 p.m., but left the TV leaning against a dumpster after apparently dropping it.

April 25 A burglar found easy pickings of a $2,900 Louis Vuitton bag and card in an unlocked Mercedes GLE in the 4400 block of Lovers Lane before 3:28 p.m.

Double bogey: A thief stole two sets of golf clubs from a garage in the 4000 block of Miramar Avenue before 4:30 p.m.

April 26 Reported at 9:15 a.m.: a fraudster used the information of a woman from the 3700 block of Stratford Avenue to make $6,250.57 in charges from a company bank account.

April 27 A crook took various tools from a contractor’s truck at a home in the 3500 block of Greenbrier Drive at 2:11 p.m.

April 28 A prowler picked up a duffel bag, a dress and shawl, a pair of Steve Madden boots, and a makeup bag with makeup worth $300, and more from a vehicle in the 4200 block of Mockingbird Lane at 9:45 p.m.

April 29 A mischief maker damaged a GMC Sierra and various sports equipment with paint at a home in the 3900 block of Southwestern

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Boulevard before 11:45 a.m.

April 30 Reported at 12:55 p.m.: a scammer used the information of a woman from the 3600 block of Normandy Avenue to transfer money from her bank account, make charges with Lyft, and make ATM withdrawals.

May 2 Reported at 9:39 a.m.: a thief found easy pickings of an Audi Q3 parked in the 3500 block of Lindenwood Avenue that was likely left with the keys inside.

Reported at 4:26 p.m.: a scammer altered and cashed a $23,429.13 check from a woman from the 3200 block of Wentwood Drive.

May 3 A burglar took a Tom Ford backpack, a $15,000 pistol, and $10,000 from a Bentley Continental that was parked near the valet stand in Highland Park Village before 2:15 p.m.

May 4 A ne’er do well suspected of a burglary in Preston Center fled when Highland Park officers tried to initiate a traffic stop in the 4200 block of Oak Lawn Avenue, leading officers on a brief pursuit before they lost sight of the vehicle near the Dallas North Tollway at 1:55 p.m.

May 5 Crooks tried to use stolen cards to buy items from the Celine store in Highland Park Village at 11:14 a.m. One of the cards had also been used for charges of $804.46 and $1,288.18 at the downtown Neiman Marcus.

Reported at 3:34 p.m.: a pilferer drove off in a Jeep Wrangler that was parked in the rear carport of an apartment complex in the 3500 block of Normandy Avenue.

May 6 A careless driver rear-ended a GMC Yukon at the intersection of Preston Road and Mockingbird Lane and continued driving southbound on Preston Road without stopping to leave information before 1:10 p.m.

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BENTLEY BE GONE A burglar drove off in a Bentley Bentayga left unlocked with the keys inside and parked in an open garage in the 2900 block of Bryn Mawr before 7:52 a.m.

April 29.

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Park Cities Crime Reports April 9 – May 6

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CRIME STATS Property Crimes UNIVERSITY PARK

29 March 2023 21 March 2022

HIGHLAND PARK

16 March 2023

10 March 2022

Violent Crimes UNIVERSITY PARK

1 March 2023 0 March 2022

HIGHLAND PARK 1 March 2023

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0 March 2022

Property crimes include burglaries, thefts, and vehicle thefts. Violent crimes include assaults and robberies.

Sources: Highland Park Department of Public Safety, University Park Police Department.

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News Digest

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Highland Park ISD Welcomes New Trustees Blythe Koch and Pete Flowers are joining the Highland Park Voters elected two new members ISD school board. to the Highland Park ISD board of Koch, a parent trustees. RACHEL SNYDER and volunteer in the district, replaces former trustee Stacy Kelly after receiving 81% of the vote (3,034 votes) in the May 6 election for the Place 6 seat, according to complete but unofficial results. Entrepreneur Paul Calce got 18% (656 votes), while social media provocateur Alexander Stein eked out a tad more than 1% (47 votes).

Flowers, who works in commercial real estate and is a Highland Park Education Foundation board member and Park Cities Dads Club executive board member, ran unopposed for the Place 7 seat previously held by former board president Tom Sharpe.

UP Specimen Oak Tree Comes Down The specimen oak tree at Thackery Street and Caruth Boulevard is no more.

The tree was cut down to make way for a new home, neighbor Charles Pollan The specimen oak tree was said. Pollan be- previously located at 3546 Caruth lieves the tree Blvd. MARIA LAWSON

is 80 years old and says it was the largest low-hanging live oak tree he’s seen.

Colin Allred Launches Senate Bid Against Ted Cruz U.S. Rep. Colin Allred (D-Dallas) recently launched his campaign to challenge incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz.

The former NFL player turned civil rights Colin Allred COURTESY OFFICE OF COLIN ALLRED attorney was elected to his third term representing District 32, which includes parts of North Dallas and surrounding suburbs, in 2022. Allred’s district previously included the Park Cities before congressional districts were redrawn.

The party primary elections are March 5, 2024, and election day is Nov. 5, 2024.

Jordan Hired as HPISD Athletic Director Lonnie Jordan was approved as Highland Park ISD’s new athletic director at a May 2 school board meeting.

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He begins his new role this spring and replaces Rodney Webb, who served as AD for less than a year before returning to the sidelines as football coach at Rockwall-Heath.

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Community

By Rachel Snyder

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K

unthear Mam-Douglas of University Park traveled to her birth country, Cambodia, last year to retrace the journey her family and many others took to escape after the Khmer Rouge regime seized power in the 1970s.

An estimated 2 million people – about a quarter of the country’s population – were killed during the Khmer Rouge occupation from 1975 to 1979, according to the USC (University of Southern California) Shoah Foundation.

Mam-Douglas came from a well-todo family in Cambodia before the regime took power. Her father was an educator and a gemologist.

“The Khmer Rouge – they wiped out everything … to the agricultural base. Banks gone, stores gone, theaters gone,” she said.

As the educated in the country were targeted, her family was forced out of their home. Their journey took the family of then eight from the Cambodian

countryside to refugee camps in Thailand. They applied for refugee status to immigrate to the U.S. and spent nine months in the Philippines awaiting resettlement. They eventually settled in the Houston area with the help of the International Rescue Committee.

Her father got a job with a mapping company before they were encouraged to move to California for more opportunities.

Kunthear said her father still struggled to find work that would use his education and language skills from Cambodia, so he went back to school.

“It was very hard for my dad to adapt,” she said.

Mam-Douglas attended the University of California Berkeley and met her future husband, Scott, while she was there and he was at Stanford. Much of her family still lives in California, but she and Scott ended up in Dallas, where he teaches at SMU. Late last year, Mam-Douglas met her sister, Kalyanee, in California, and they traveled to Cambodia together.

I am a genocide survivor.

Kunthear Mam-Douglas

Shadow lingers With summer arriving, the Meadows Museum is extending “In the Shadow of Dictatorship: Creating the Museum of Spanish Abstract Art” through July 30 in hopes more people will experience the celebrated exhibition before it returns to Spain.

The first major exhibition of Spanish abstract paintings and sculptures in the United States since the 1970s presents a comprehensive selection of highlights from the eponymous museum (Museo de Arte Abstracto Español) while the historic building in Cuenca, Spain, undergoes renovations.

Kalyanee is an award-winning documentary filmmaker. Her 2013 directorial debut A River Changes Course captures the stories of three Cambodians struggling to maintain their way of life amid development.

“My sister and I tried to retrace, based on my memories,” Mam-Douglas said.

Beyond retracing their journey, Mam-Douglas said she and her sister focused on the impact of the genocide on Cambodian society. Their trip will be included in a new documentary, but distribution details were uncertain at press time.

Recently, Mam-Douglas, known for her involvement with the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and elaborate hats, arrived at the 2023 Mad Hatter’s Tea on April 20 in an ornate crown, dress, and train decorated with photos, including from Cambodia, and told the crowd about her experience as she received a Lifetime Achievement Award.

“I am a genocide sur vivor,” Mam-Douglas said. “I came to America almost 47 years ago, and just last year, I went back. … I retraced my path, but yet, I retraced … millions of Cambodians, the lives that they lived, the struggles that they endured, the separation of family.”

The Meadows Museum will offer free admission June 20-July 30. GUY ROGERS III

The Dallas presentation is the only American venue for this multiyear touring exhibition, which includes stops in Spain and Germany.

– Compiled by William Taylor

– Compiled by William Taylor

COURTESY JUNIOR LEAGUE OF DALLAS

Documentary to include sisters’ return trip to native Cambodia

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ABOVE: Kunthear Mam-Douglas received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Mad Hatter’s Tea at the Dallas Arboretum on April 20 and told the crowd about her recent trip back to Cambodia. LEFT: In August 2022, she invited friends in Dallas to write messages for her to take to Cambodia. RACHEL SNYDER

• Amy Mitchell, the newest Oklahoma State University College of Education and Human Sciences Hall of Fame member. While some know her as the owner-operator of the Forget Me Not gift Amy Mitchell shop, bakery, and catering business in Highland Park, she is also a partner and managing member for Riata Corporate Group. She and her husband, Malone, donated $57 million to OSU in 2008, making them the second largest donors behind T. Boone Pickens. The Piñon Foundation they founded supports institutions that help children and elderly individuals.

• Pam Busbee, who the Junior League of Dallas celebrated in April as the 2023 Sustainer of the Year. Busbee, the Sustainer membership co-chair, served on the JLD Ball special sponsor commitPam Busbee tee in 1986, 1987, and 1990. She is involved with the Foundation for the Callier Center of Communication Disorders, West Dallas Community School Advisory Board, The Senior Source Board, St. Michaels and All Angels Altar Guild, Crystal Charity Ball, Dallas Woman’s Club, Marianna Scruggs Garden Club, and Dallas Knife and Fork.

• Kevin Lee, who just graduated from SMU’s Dedman School of Law and joined Dallas law firm Haynes and Boone. The formerly unhoused youth was among People Newspapers’ 2022 20 Under Kevin Lee 40 honorees. He plans to remain involved with nonprofits such as After8toEducate, One Community USA, and CoAct North Texas.

• Vicki Meek, winner of the 2023 Moss/Chumley North Texas Artist Award, given annually by SMU’s Meadows Museum to an outstanding North Texas artist who has exhibitVicki Meek ed professionally for at least 10 years and has established a proven track record as a community advocate for the visual arts. Meek, a multimedia artist/curator, explores her African heritage, gaining insight into how her ancestors fostered a spiritual and collaborative community and society. She has curated more than 125 Texas exhibitions, mentored numerous local artists, and served on the advisory boards of Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing & Visual Arts and Teatro Dallas.

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Letter to the Editor

SELLING PREMIER URBAN NEIGHBORHOODS Meet the experts in Park Cities & Preston Hollow.

A proposed paving pattern for Milton Avenue.

COURTESY CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK

Parks vs. parking It’s déjà vu all over again.

In 2007, UP citizens, Snider Plaza merchants, and commercial property owners stood up to our City Council and defeated the ill-advised Townscape Master Plan for Snider Plaza.

That plan proposed removing valuable surface parking spaces and replacing them with parks and “green spaces.”

Fast forward to 2023, and the council is still proposing replacing parking spaces with green spaces.

While adding a few off-site parking spaces, the current plan for Snider Plaza will eliminate close to 65 surface parking spaces. That’s over 15% of the currently inadequate inventory of surface parking spaces.

Everyone knows you can’t find customer parking in Snider Plaza, and our council proposes making it even harder!

To make matters worse, the council has gone against the advice of their parking experts by allowing multiple new restaurants to open up, bringing even more workers to the Plaza.

They talk about getting employees to park off-site but have never disclosed their plan to force workers into a parking garage or an adjacent parking lot.

How is that going to work – by magic?

They owe it to merchants and citizens to show us how their enforcement plan will work.

In the end, the proposed improvements to Snider Plaza will cost the taxpayers more than $23 million, and we will end up with less customer parking.

We need more customer parking, not parks!

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Long Commute? No Problem

Park Cities life makes lengthy travel times worth it, Caveys, Ungermans say

By Josh Hickman

Special Contributor Some working couples commute surprising distances while maintaining their Park Cities homes.

It’s worth it for so many reasons, explained Dr. Matthew and Sara Cavey, who run a medical practice 38 miles away but value what University Park offers their family.

In Fort Worth, everybody goes to private schools, where your friends could be all over the place as opposed to down the street.

Dr. Matthew Cavey “There’s lots to do here no matter what age you are, and it’s very community-based,” noted Sara, who met Matthew at SMU. “One thing I like is everybody bikes here,” he said. “It’s not transient like a lot of communities. Here, it’s multigenerational families.”

However, Matthew, a radiation oncologist, took a job in Fort Worth after completing his residency in 2006 and has practiced there ever since.

They lived in Southlake for a dozen years before moving east,

but Matthew felt he needed to keep working in Fort Worth, even when they opened Texas Radiotherapy in 2021.

“Once you have a referral base in a town, you’ve got to stick to the town,” Matthew explained.

Launching a practice is a massive undertaking, he said. “Sara, being a consultant and having experience in various sectors, I asked her to…”

“Help him,” she interrupted, chuckling. “So we went into practice together.”

She handles the business side and the technology.

“We know all of our patients and their families by name and face,” he said. But their neighbors are the Park Cities.

“We like the schools, the accessibility to everything in town, the restaurants,” Sara said. “Most people here just stay in the neighborhood. You don’t have to travel far to do anything. You can do it all right here.”

They have a sophomore and senior at Highland Park High School.

“I’ve always wanted the kids to go to public schools for the sense of community,” Matthew said. “In Fort Worth, everybody goes to private schools, where your friends could be all over the place as opposed to down the street.”

As for that commute: “We’re used to it,” Matthew said, “but we’ll be happy when the Arlington express lanes project is done.”

For another Park Cities couple,

TOP, FROM LEFT: Dr. Matthew and Sara Cavey with son, William. Not pictured: daughter, Sara Elizabeth. COURTESY SARA CAVEY BOTTOM RIGHT, FROM LEFT: Drew, Max, Maya, and Kelly Ungerman. COURTESY KELLY UNGERMAN

Drew and Kelly Ungerman, the challenge isn’t a commute: It’s constant travel, a requirement of their work as management consultants for McKinsey & Company.

He specializes in health care while she focuses on consumer digital and leading the Dallas office.

“We both have in-town and out-of-town clients,” Kelly said.

Their schedule is back to around 80% travel after COVID, making proximity to relatives and having community connections critical.

“When our twins reached kindergarten age, we decided to move

from North Dallas to Highland Park for the schools,” Drew recalled.

“We love the community, the proximity to our office, the schools, and the lifestyle around

here,” she said.

“What’s funny is, when we’re not traveling, we like to stay close to home,” he said. “We love walking around Highland Park, all the trails and parks.”

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Soccer and Smiles Each spring, the Highland Park Buddy Bowl pairs football players with special athletes, who get to hit the gridiron and score touchdowns while cheers rain down from the stands in Highlander Stadium.

Expanding on that tradition, Kate Krejs wanted to see the special athletes enjoying fútbol, too, so with other Lady Scots soccer players formed the Champions Cup. The inaugural event, held April 30 at Highlander Stadium, paired the high school athletes with Special Olympics partners in a blue vs. white soccer match, drawing vocal support from Highland Park cheerleaders and others.

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1. RH Bennett gets a hug after scoring a goal during the inaugural Champions Cup on April 30. 2. Caroline Beverly celebrates a goal. 3. Sophia Lamelo and Emily Morrow.

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Sports

FRAZAR REDISCOVERS SUCCESS AS CHAMPIONS TOUR NEWCOMER Former HP standout hopes for major breakthrough at Senior PGA

By Todd Jorgenson People Newspapers

E

ight years ago, a whole golf career’s worth of injuries had finally caught up to Harrison Frazar. He was ready to walk away for good.

“I just couldn’t get my body to do what I needed it to do, so I swore I’d never play again,” he said.

These days, however, the Park Cities resident has restarted his competitive juices and regained his form on the PGA Tour Champions.

Out here it’s so much more relaxed and fun.

Harrison Frazar He hopes to make a breakthrough during the Senior PGA Championship on May 25-28 at the new Fields Ranch East course at PGA Frisco.

He’s in a good position to earn a spot in the field for the major event, which would be his second chance this spring to compete close to home.

He was encouraged by an

Park Cities resident Harrison Frazar has found his form again on the PGA Tour Champions. CHRIS MCGATHEY

opening round of 68 at the Invited Celebrity Classic in April at Las Colinas Country Club in Irving, although he faded over the

weekend to finish in 33rd place.

Still, Frazar — whose lone PGA Tour win came in 2011 at the St. Jude Classic in Memphis,

Tennessee — feels invigorated despite having to start over as a rookie of sorts on the tour for players 50 and over.

“Out here, it’s so much more relaxed and fun,” Frazar said.

“We want to play well, and we’re competitive, but at the same time, we’re laughing and trying to enjoy the moment.”

Despite the persistent injuries that derailed his PGA Tour career, the former Highland Park standout became intrigued by

the Champions tour as his 50th birthday approached in July 2021.

‘This is where my friends are now,” Frazar said. “These are people who we went through the battles with. They’re like family.

It started to look really appealing to me.”

There have been positive signs, most notably a runner-up finish at a tournament in Florida in October and a top-10 showing at an event in Morocco in February.

Frazar hopes to earn exempt status so he can compete more regularly. He would like to play in 20 or so tournaments a year while continuing to work for a Dallas bank. But more importantly, he’s healthier and more confident on the course than he’s been in years.

“I have to make the most of the opportunities that I have and play well enough to earn my stripes,” Frazar said. “I feel like I still hit the ball really well. I’ve got to work my short game and get tidier around the greens and better with the wedges. These guys out here are so good with their wedges. I’ve got to keep up with them, but I’m excited about the opportunity.”

Trio of HP Athletes Ready to Anchor Down at Vanderbilt

Longtime friends Heis, Messer, Storer hope to make college experience feel like home

By Todd Jorgenson People Newspapers

More than 650 miles separate the Park Cities from Nashville, Tennessee, but a trio of Highland Park athletes will feel right at home.

Senior classmates B r e n n a n S t o r e r, Coleson Messer, and Jackson Heis have shared a bond on the football field and the basketball court since middle school.

Now all three will be preferred walk-ons at Vanderbilt University.

Storer, a two-year starter at quarterback for the Scots, committed to the Commodores in February. Messer and Heis announced this spring they will join him — Messer in basketball and Heis in football.

“Going to the same school as them really means a lot,” Heis said. “We always hang out on the weekends and have a lot of memories both in sports and outside of sports. Now we can continue making memories.”

Heis was a primary deep threat at receiver for Storer during the past two years, averaging more than 26 yards on his 25 catches in 2022. His six touchdowns tied for second on the team.

He applied and was accepted to Vanderbilt for academics before reaching out to the football coaching staff about walkon opportunities, and they were receptive.

“It’s very career-focused and academically driven,” he said. In football, the Commodores have struggled in recent seasons competing in the elite Southeastern Conference.

They finished 5-7 last year and haven’t posted a winning season since 2013.

“They have a lot of good momentum going,” Heis said. “I’m excited to get started and be a part of it.”

Heis was a two-sport athlete at HP. He also played basketball alongside Messer, who at 6-foot-5 was among the top scorers and rebounders for the Scots during the past two seasons.

Messer attended a basketball camp last summer at Vanderbilt and drew in-terest from the coaching staff, who continued to follow him during the summer tournament season and beyond. Meanwhile, the Commodores finished 19-17 this season and have improved their winning percentage in four straight years.

“I’m super excited about the opportunity,” said Messer, who also played football with Heis and Storer when he was

Going to the same school as them really means a lot.

Jackson Heis

FROM LEFT: Highland Park seniors Coleson Messer (basketball), Brennan Storer (football), and Jackson Heis (football) will play next season at Vanderbilt. MELISSA MACATEE

younger. “It will be nice to have some familiar faces there.”

Although Heis will be playing football exclusively in college, that doesn’t

mean his days on the hardwood are completely behind him.

“I’ll definitely still play intramurals,” he said.

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Scots Confident That Spring Work Ethic Will Fuel Fall Success

HP looks to new senior leaders as fresh faces aim to keep momentum in Class 6A

By Todd Jorgenson

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As it enters the second season of a two-year stint in District 7-6A, Highland Park hopes a repeat of its regular-season success can translate into a deeper postseason run.

The Scots have been motivated by those and other goals since the 2022 season ended with a loss to Denton Guyer in the Region I area round of the Class 6A Division II playoffs in November.

Note: All games begin at 7 p.m. * — District 7-6A game

Our players have worked extremely hard.

Randy Allen Before that, HP’s transition to the state’s largest classification resulted in a perfect regular season while playing perhaps its toughest schedule in years.

“It makes our team tougher when you play people that have more depth and more athletic ability than the teams we’ve played in the past,” longtime HP head coach Randy Allen said. “You have to play hard because it’s a lot closer talent-wise.”

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weeks of spring practice in May with an annual intrasquad game.

They will return to the field on Aug. 7 in preparation for the regular-season opener on Aug. 25 at Flower Mound Marcus.

As was the case a year ago, HP will have just two games to prepare for the start of the eight-

game district slate. That means the customary abundance of new starters on both sides of scrimmage will be tested immediately.

“We’ve got to get better, and our guys are going to have to grow up in a hurry,” Allen said.

Warren Peck will likely take over as the starting quarterback

this season after serving as the backup last year, throwing for 273 yards in limited action.

“He studies hard, and he’s a very accurate passer,” Allen said.

“He’s improved his speed. He’s really competing well.”

Peck has taken a majority of the first-team repetitions in practice, but

Allen also hopes to utilize fellow senior Parker Thompson, a dual-threat quarterback whose strengths complement those of Peck, a more traditional pocket passer.

“Nowadays, you need two guys,” Allen said. “Both of them have a unique talent, so I’ll probably have packages for both players.

They both help our team and will give us a depth that sometimes you don’t have.”

Allen is optimistic about the upcoming season in part because offseason participation in early-morning strength and conditioning sessions has been higher than ever.

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Business

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Kat + Noelle The Pavilion on Lovers Lane The recently opened boutique from Clothes Circuit co-owner Shannon Jud offers everything Kat + Noelle from women’s apparel and accessories to fragrances, home décor, and gifts.

NEW TRAVEL OPTIONS ARRIVE AT LOVE FIELD

By Maria Lawson and Rachel Snyder People Newspapers

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ummer travelers looking to skip the airport lines with an elevated flight experience have new options at Dallas Love Field.

Dallas-based semi-private jet service JSX will introduce flights to Nashville and bring back trips to Taos and Cabo San Lucas as summer and winter routes starting in late June.

There are people that really value the service experience that comes with a higher price.

Uma Subramanian The carrier has a 30-seat, semi-private jet experience and free Starlink Wi-Fi in flight.

“JSX, at its core, is about returning simplicity to air travel,” said Ben Kaufman, director of marketing and communications at JSX. “The simplest way to think

about JSX is that it brings the perks that were once reserved for private jets to the public in an attainable and accessible way, without the barrier to entry that many private jet operators charge.”

The seasonal destinations returned after a strong demand last summer for flights to Taos and Cabo San Lucas. The Nashville destination came from JSX’s “very active and vocal group of customers that tell us where they want to go,” Kaufman said.

Guests can also check in 20 minutes before departure (or 40 minutes for international flights) for a check-in experience free of lines and invasive security checks.

“We eliminate all of the hassle and all of the stress on the ground, and that’s really important not just for business travelers or weekend warriors,” Kaufman said.

“We’ve noticed a lot too that it really helps take the stress out of travel for families.”

The airline also has consistent flights to Gunnison/Crested Butte, Colorado; Miami, Florida; Westchester County/New York City, New York; and other destinations.

California-based semi-private jet service Aero recently opened a hub at Love Field with introductory rates starting at $1,000 one-way. The first flight out of

Dallas took off on April 21 to Los Cabos, and they’ll launch services to Aspen on May 25.

In contrast to typical commercial flights, flyers on Aero need only arrive 30 minutes before their scheduled flights, and pets are welcome. The company offers inflight services, including food, snack, and drink options, and a dedicated concierge team. Aero plans to offer Starlink Wi-Fi this summer.

“In aviation, you’ve got ultra-low-cost carriers, low-cost carriers, the mainline carriers,” Aero Technologies CEO Uma Subramanian told the Dallas Morning News.

“And then it’s a big white space. There are people that really value the service experience that comes with a higher price.”

Aero has a fleet with six Embraer jets – five Embraer 135 jets that seat 16 guests and one Embraer Legacy 600 that seats 10 to 13. The carrier is starting with one jet at the Love Field hub at 8321 Lemmon Ave. so far.

“Aero is looking forward to expanding its services. The company is continually evaluating growth opportunities with input from guests,” a spokesperson said. “Aero has no intention of slowing down as Dallas offers a favorable competitive landscape.”

Paloma Snider Plaza The “clean beauty destination” nail salon recently opened next to Festive Kitchen in the University Park shopping center.

Rhone NorthPark Center The men’s wellness brand, offering activewear apparel, recently opened on level one between Macy’s and Dillard’s.

Sugar & Sage Bakery 4314 Lovers Lane The bakery and coffee spot recently opened across from Highland Park High School with a menu curated by chef Jill Bates, who spent Sugar & Sage Bakery years alongside Dean Fearing at Fearing’s/The Ritz-Carlton and at The Mansion on Turtle Creek and James Beard Award-winning Chef Michael Laiskonis, who led the pastry program at New York’s 3-Michelin-starred Le Bernardin. The shop also has a coffee program created by Dallas-based Noble Coyote Coffee Roasters.

REOPENED Barsotti’s Fine Foods and Liqueurs The Shops of Highland Park Formerly known as Carbone’s Fine Food and Wine, the eatery recently reopened with a new name and décor, a more extensive menu, and a focal-point 16-seat bar.

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CLOCKWISE: Dallas-based JSX, which flies out of Dallas Love Field, is expanding its travel network this summer. COURTESY JSX California-based semi-private jet service Aero recently opened a hub at Love Field. The first flight out of Dallas took off April 21 to Los Cabos with service to Aspen set to begin May 25. RACHEL SNYDER

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Creed NorthPark Center The brand’s only North Texas fragrance boutique recently opened on level one between Neiman Marcus and Dillard’s.

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Sold in Old Preston Hollow 4342 Margate Drive SOLD | $2,495,000 4 Bed / Pool / .445 Acre

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Where Tranquility Abounds Preston Hollow $2,995,000 5 Bed / 5.2 Bath / 6,445 Sq.Ft.

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Highland Park Transitional 3603 Harvard Avenue $4,700,000 5 Bed / 3 Living / 5,513 Sq.Ft.

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Cortney Bailey has spent more than 15 years in real estate but didn’t start in the field.

“After pursuing a career in broadcasting, I began taking classes from UCLA’s Architecture and Design School and fell in love with learning about the various types of homes and the building process,” the Dallas native said.

Her real estate career began in Los Angeles in 2008 at a boutique-style high-rise still in the hardhat stage.

“I was able to watch the high rise being built from ground up and worked alongside the design team as we sold the building,” she said.

With Douglas Elliman Real Estate, she aims to provide a “personalized concierge experience” to ensure the process goes as smoothly as possible for clients.

my real estate license at 18 and started selling condos to my fellow classmates to begin my career earlier.

What is the best thing about being a real estate agent?

Handing over the keys to my clients as they step into the next chapter of their lives brings me joy.

What is your outlook on the Dallas market?

I was born and raised in Dallas and have watched it grow into the vibrant, bustling, and incredible city it has become. I see Dallas thriving even more in the next decade as people continue to move here.

Can you give us a fun fact about yourself?

Cortney Bailey COURTESY OF MARZIA PRINCE I consider myself Now that you’ve an amateur cook. On any given day, you can been a real estate professional find me and my 5-pound yorkie, Gus, getting for a while, if you could go back in creative with a new recipe — not only do I time and give yourself any advice, sell kitchens, I also love to cook in mine. what would it be?

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Schools

NEW SUPERINTENDENT WILL HAVE DUAL ROLE

Mike Rockwood looks forward to involvement as parent, educator

By Rachel Snyder

Dads Club and PTA. “I’m looking forward to not just being the superintendent … but also being a parent here,” he said.

“I think it gives you a really good idea of what’s happening day to day as you implement plans.”

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r. Mike Rockwood has kept a busy schedule of community events and meetings with groups like the Highland Park Education Foundation, PTAs, Dads Clubs, and more since being named Highland Park ISD’s next superintendent.

Trustees named Rockwood the lone finalist for the district’s top job on March 27, and he signed his contract during the April 18 school board meeting.

His first day as acting superintendent will be May 27. “ W hen you think about Highland Park, you think about an area that is committed to excellence and student success,” Rockwood said, explaining what attracted him to the district.

“Since I’ve been in the community a very brief time, it’s been amazing to see the relationships, the connections, and the value everyone has on service.”

He said he’s focused on getting to know district stakeholders in the short term and will continue the work on issues like the literacy and math curriculum frameworks going forward.

“Ever since I was named the lone finalist and then named the (district’s) ninth superintendent, I’ve devoted all my time trying to get around to just about every

When you think about Highland Park, you think about an area that is committed to excellence and student success.

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Dr. Mike Rockwood signed his contract as Highland Park ISD’s ninth superintendent at the April 18 school board meeting. RACHEL SNYDER

event possible,” Rockwood said.

He said he valued hearing from district staff, students, parents, and community and business leaders about what they enjoy about HPISD, what they want to preserve and protect, and what the HPISD can improve.

Rockwood will earn $315,000

annually, including a $5,000 annual stipend for a doctoral degree.

He’ll also receive a technology allowance of $150 per month.

Highland Park ISD will also pay Rockwood up to $10,000 for relocation expenses to a home in the district.

Rockwood must live in the

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district as a condition of his contract. During his tenure, he will be allowed to live rent-free in a designated home owned by the district.

Rockwood said he and his wife, Jené, will have two children at Hyer Elementary – Luke and Lauren – and he and his wife intend to get involved with the

Before joining HPISD, Rockwood served as superintendent in Lake Dallas ISD since 2021. Before that, he was the deputy superintendent at Lamar CISD, a 6A school district near Houston.

Over the years, Rockwood also served in central office roles in Lamar CISD and Sheldon ISD, including chief of staff, executive director, and communications and public information officer.

He holds a doctorate in educational leadership from Baylor University, a master’s degree in strategic public relations from George Washington University, and a bachelor’s degree in communications from Texas A&M.

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Congratulations to the 110 members of Parish’s 17th graduating class on their college acceptances. We celebrate our graduates, who have grown in Wisdom, Honor and Service, as they look toward the future as bold leaders and creative learners set to impact our complex global society.

Congratulations, Class of 2023!

College Acceptance List from our Class of 2023 American University Appalachian State University Arizona State University Auburn University Baylor University Belmont University Blinn College Butler University Carnegie Mellon University Case Western Reserve University Centre College Chapman University Clemson University Colgate University College of Charleston Colorado School of Mines Colorado State University Dartmouth College Denison University DePaul University Drexel University Duke University Eckerd College Elon University Emory & Henry College Florida Gulf Coast University Florida Southern College Florida State University Fordham University Furman University The George Washington University Grayson College Greensboro College Hardin-Simmons University Hendrix College High Point University Hobart and William Smith Colleges Howard University Illinois Institute of Technology Indiana University Bloomington

Iowa State University Ithaca College Jackson State University Kansas State University Lake Forest College Lewis & Clark College Lipscomb University Louisiana State University Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Chicago Loyola University Maryland Loyola University New Orleans Macalester College Marquette University McMurry University Metropolitan State University of Denver Miami University Michigan State University New York University Newberry College North Carolina State University Northeastern University Oberlin College Occidental College The Ohio State University Ohio University Oklahoma State University Oregon State University Pace University Paul Quinn College The Pennsylvania State University Portland State University Purdue University Queens University of Charlotte Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rhodes College Rochester Institute of Technology San Diego State University Santa Clara University

Sarah Lawrence College SCAD: Savannah College of Art & Design Sewanee: The University of the South Southern Methodist University Southern Oregon University Southwestern College Southwestern Oklahoma State University Southwestern University St. Edward’s University Stanford University Stephen F. Austin State University Stetson University Syracuse University Texas A & M University Texas A & M University-Commerce Texas Christian University Texas State University Texas Tech University Texas Wesleyan University Trinity College Dublin Tulane University Union College The University of Alabama University of Arizona University of Arkansas University of California, Los Angeles University of California, Santa Cruz University of Colorado Boulder University of Connecticut University of Denver University of Georgia University of Glasgow University of Houston University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign University of Wisconsin-Madison The University of Kansas University of Kentucky University of Louisville

University of Maine University of Maryland University of Miami The University of Mississippi University of Missouri University of Montana University of Mount Union University of Nebraska-Lincoln The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University of North Texas University of Notre Dame The University of Oklahoma University of Oregon University of Pittsburgh University of Portland University of Puget Sound The University of Rhode Island University of South Carolina University of South Florida University of Southern California The University of Tennessee, Knoxville The University of Texas The University of Texas at Arlington The University of Texas at Dallas The University of Tulsa The University of Vermont University of Wyoming Villanova University Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Wake Forest University Washington State University Washington University in St. Louis Western Oregon University Westminster College Wilberforce University Wofford College Xavier University Yale University

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Artistic St. Mark’s Teacher Shifts From Graffiti to Gallery Work

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illiam Atkinson creates contemporary art when he’s not teaching sixthgrade humanities at St. Mark’s School of Texas.

He describes his style as “abstract expressionism with a healthy dose of street art graffiti, some type of reappropriation of imagery, and then possibly text or typography on top of that.”

The Park Cities-based painter started as a graffiti artist under a pseudonym in Los Angeles in 2007 as a counterbalance to his professional life. He later graduated to formal galleries but aims to keep the loud and subversive feeling that street art provided him.

“There’s a lot of reappropriation of imagery or typography or specific words in my pieces (to gather) attention,” Atkinson said. “As I moved into fine art, I wanted to keep some of those visual elements … (and) words and language were a natural element.”

Atkinson also sticks to his street-art roots by making pieces in one creative movement.

Once complete, he doesn’t edit it to conserve the original artistic idea.

He leaves his work’s meaning up to the viewer’s interpretation.

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William Atkinson sees a “natural synergy or connection between abstract expressionism and graffiti when it comes to the energy and the feeling of the piece.” STEPHEN KARLISCH AND TIMOR RAZ

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“I think it’s more important for that person to have a connection in the moment and have some type of visceral reaction to something that’s real and genuine and maybe a little bit of a transfer of the energy between myself and the painting and them and the painting,” Atkinson said.

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Atkinson transitioned f rom using a pseudonym to his real name, and his work reflects it.

“When I was doing street art, that’s a very external discussion, like speaking outwardly and outward expression,” Atkinson said.

“I think the switch to using my name is when it became more of an internal introspection and an

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inward examination more of my thoughts and feelings.”

Atkinson says he has five- and 10-year plans for his professional life, but his art goals are more fluid. However, he has reached some proud turning points, including a piece on display in the Wichita Falls Museum of Art and artist representation in Dallas

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and New York.

“These are just milestones that I never thought were attainable,” Atkinson said. “It’s just so humbling that I’ve had the opportunity to achieve them, so now it’s creating a lasting body of work that has impact or sway with the intended audience, and that can change (depending on the exhibit).”

COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES FOR THE CLASS OF 2023 Adams State University Adelphi University Austin College Collin College Cornell College Dallas College Flagler College Florida Southern College Hendrix College High Point University Limestone University Lynn University Metropolitan State University of Denver Midwestern State University Northeastern University (Riverhawks Program) Nova Southeastern University Rollins College Sam Houston State University Samford University Southern Methodist University Schreiner University Southwestern University Tarleton State University Tyler Junior College University of Arkansas University of Dallas University of Denver University of the Incarnate Word University of North Texas University of Oklahoma (OU – Sooner Works Program) University of the Ozarks University of St. Thomas University of Texas at Dallas University of Texas at Tyler Wofford College

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G R AT U L AT I O N S

class of 2023 $10,810,436 earned in merit scholarship offers by 104-member class

600+ chapel services attended by each member of the class over four years

as self-reported

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100% performed community service in high school, collectively totaling

100% of the class

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15,308 HOURS of the class was accepted to four-year colleges

completed a total of 700+ AP exams from 32 AP courses

college-bound student-athletes

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AP artists presented

440 acceptances to 147 colleges and universities Abertay University . Abilene Christian University . Albright College . American University . Appalachian State University . Arizona State University . Auburn University . Austin College . Austin Community College . Baldwin Wallace University . Barnard College . Bates College . Baylor University . Belmont University . Bentley University . Berklee College of Music . Boston University . Carnegie Mellon University . Case Western Reserve University . Chapman University . Clemson University . Colgate University . College of Charleston . College of William & Mary . Colorado College . Colorado School of Mines . Cornell University . Cornish College of the Arts . Dallas College . Davidson College . Denison University . Drexel University . East Central University . Eckerd College . Elon University . Emerson College . Fairfield University . Fordham University . Furman University . Georgia Institute of Technology . Gettysburg College . Gordon College . Hamilton College . Hampden-Sydney College . Hofstra University . Houston Community College . Howard University . Indiana University-Bloomington . Lafayette College . Laguna College of Art and Design . Lancaster Bible College . Louisiana State University . Manhattan School of Music . Massachusetts College of Art and Design . Miami University, Oxford . Michigan State University . Mississippi State University . Montclair State University . New York Institute of Technology . New York University . Northeastern University . Northwestern University . Oberlin College . Pace University . Pennsylvania State University . Point Park University . Pratt Institute-Main . Presbyterian College . Purdue University . Radford University . Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute . Rhodes College . Rice University . Rider University . Rochester Institute of Technology . Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology . Saint Edward’s University . Sam Houston State University . Santa Clara University . Savannah College of Art & Design . School of Visual Arts . Sewanee:The University of the South . Southern Methodist University . St. John’s University-New York . Staffordshire University . Stanford University . Stetson University . Syracuse University . Tarrant County College . Texas A & M University-College Station . Texas A & M University-Commerce . Texas A&M University-Galveston . Texas Christian University . Texas Lutheran University . Texas State University . Texas Tech University . The City University of New York .

The George Washington University . The New School . The University of Alabama . The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill . The University of Tennessee-Knoxville . The University of Texas at Arlington . The University of Texas at Austin . The University of Texas at Dallas . The University of Texas at San Antonio . Trinity College . Trinity University . Tulane University . United States Naval Academy . University of Arizona . University of Arkansas . University of California-Davis . University of California-Irvine . University of California-Los Angeles . University of California-San Diego . University of Colorado Boulder . University of Delaware . University of Denver . University of Georgia . University of Idaho . University of Miami . University of Michigan-Ann Arbor . University of Mississippi . University of Missouri-Columbia . University of Nevada-Las Vegas . University of New Mexico . University of North Georgia . University of North Texas . University of Oklahoma . University of Oregon . University of Pittsburgh . University of Richmond . University of South Carolina . University of Southern California . University of St Andrews . University of Tulsa . University of Virginia . University of Wisconsin-Madison . University of Wyoming . Villanova University . Wake Forest University . Washington and Lee University . Washington University in St Louis . Wesleyan University . Wheaton College . Yale University

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Foster Poole

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Cordelia Boone

Donna C. Pierce

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Alumni Association Celebrates Poole, Van Amburgh, Young, Pierce, Boone A cheerleader, a football player, and a dual-sport star walked the halls of Highland Park High School before earning recognition as 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award honorees.

More than 330 people attended the Alumni Awards Dinner on April 27 at the Dallas Country Club, where the Highland Park Education Foundation and the HPHS Alumni Association also honored a retired “Star Lady” with the Distinguished Service Award for faculty members and a community volunteer with the Highlander Award.

Foster Poole, class of 1950 The former head cheerleader with wife Nancy Jane Poole (class of 1952) returned in 1956 to the Park Cities, where he launched a store selling “things nobody needed.” Over six decades, his Sample House grew into

a multimillion-dollar operation with six North Texas stores.

He helped found the Park Cities YMCA and led with the Boy Scouts of America and Texas Delta Investment Club and as a deacon, elder, and elder emeritus at Highland Park Presbyterian Church, where the namesake Bible study he launched still meets 30 years later. He died on March 19, 2019.

Steve Van Amburgh, class of 1971 The former Scots football player has served since 2004 as CEO of KDC, one of the nation’s top office developers, where he has championed the “KDC Way” – giving back “as much has been given to each of us.” Over the past 60 months, KDC has completed seven-plus not-for-profit projects totaling over 150,000 square feet and $50 million.

Chris Young, class of 1998 The 6-foot-10-inch athlete earned AllState honors in basketball and baseball and led the Scots to the Class 4A state baseball championship in 1998.

He began his 13-season MLB playing career with the Texas Rangers, returned in 2020 as executive vice president and general manager, and at only 43 years old, assumed leadership of the team’s entire baseball operations group in 2022. He donates MLB-signed products to school auctions, and with Hyer alum, parent, and MLB star Clayton Kershaw, has hosted a “Hyer Heroes” benefit baseball game.

Donna C. Pierce The grand marshal of the 2022 Park Cities Fourth of July parade served as HPISD’s planetarium director for four-plus decades, retiring in 2021.

She didn’t even play golf when she started

coaching girls golf but led the team for a decade, guiding the Scots to state championships in 1998, 1999, and 2000, earning the National Women’s High School Coach of the Year award in 2000.

Cordelia Boone This community volunteer from Alabama met Tom Boone, HPHS class of 1968, at Emory University.

From the moment she walked her first child through the doors of Bradfield, she volunteered with the PTA. She was HPMS PTA president, chair of one of the first Mad for Plaid campaigns, La Fiesta Gala chair and board president, and board member of the Highland Park Education Foundation. Though her five children graduated, Boone still serves on the MIS campus leadership committee.

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G O O D S H E P H E R D E P I S C O PA L S C H O O L

Congratulations Class of 2023!

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PROUDLY ACCEPTED TO THE FOLLOWING HIGH SCHOOLS Culver Girls Academy The Episcopal School of Dallas Greenhill School

The Hockaday School Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas Parish Episcopal School

St. Mark’s School of Texas Trinity Christian Academy Ursuline Academy Village Tech

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Camps

PRIVATE SCHOOLS OPEN THEIR CAMPUSES FOR SUMMER CAMPS Fun area programs teach skills, promote learning, help keep children engaged

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any private schools offer summer camps each year to encourage students to keep learning, develop new skills, and have fun.

“I think (kids) experience emotional (and) social growth … while they’re here — whether it’s making new friends, or learning how to make new friends, or learning a new skill,” said Mike Schneider, the Episcopal School of Dallas summer program director.

The Episcopal School’s Summer at ESD program, a series of one-week sessions, begins May 30 with options focused on art, sports, STEM, and personal growth.

Whether it’s one week or the whole summer, families, who are a part of the school or not, can choose which programs to register for.

Many schools, like the Episcopal School, have offered summer camps for decades. The Hockaday School has seen previous campers return to enroll their children in the summer program, which has been around for over 40 years.

“It’s kind of neat to see generations coming through,” Hockaday auxiliary programs director Melissa Curtis said. “We send surveys every summer, and we always get some really positive feedback from families.”

Kaleidoscope Day Camp, Hockaday’s bestseller, opens up campers, ages 3 to second graders, to different experiences and activities similar to the variety of colors and shapes you see through a kaleidoscope. The camp is in session from June 12 through July 21.

“We feel like camp brings together all

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different types of kiddos and families and backgrounds,” Curtis said. “Then, while they’re here, we want them to also have a variety of experiences and activities that they participate in.”

In addition to student enrichment, private schools use the camps to generate more revenue, connect to their communities, and welcome new faces to their campus, as many programs are open to all children, whether they attend the schools or not. “(Our program) allows us to connect with (and) to extend our reach beyond just

our students,” said Amy Gilcrest, auxiliary programs director at the Ursuline Academy of Dallas. “A lot of (students) bring their younger siblings to our camps …, so it lets us connect with the entire family. … Last year, (we) had students coming in from 30 different ZIP codes in the Dallas area.”

Ursuline offers three different camps: summer workshops where Ursuline ninth through 12th graders can take non-credit courses to keep their brains engaged, athletic camps for all girls entering fifth grade and up to try new sports and improve their

overall athletic performance, and adventure camps for all kids entering third grade and up to explore new interests and skills.

“We really consider our camps to be an extension of our Ursuline mission,” Gilcrest said. “They are serving and meeting the individuals where they are and giving them great opportunities for growth.”

From Montessori programs, to imaginative and adventurous, to athletic or academic, the private schools of Dallas have a lot to offer that will keep kids active and engaged this summer.

Picked a Camp? Try These Tips for a Successful Summer Experience Now that you (hopefully) have chosen a camp for your child, HELENE be confiABRAMS dent. You wouldn’t have made that decision if you didn’t believe your child was ready for it.

Your child will enjoy hearing their name called out when the mail arrives.

Let your child know you are confident they will adjust well to camp life. Refer to positive experiences when they’ve been away from home overnight with friends, relatives, or a Scouting group. And heighten your child’s interest by pointing out exciting things you remember about going to camp.

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It’s OK to let your child know that they might experience homesickness and that it is normal and natural. But avoid statements like “I’m going to miss you terribly.”

You don’t want your child to feel guilty about leaving you.

If your child is still attached to their “blankie” or a stuffed animal but hesitant to take it with

them, pack it in the zipper of their pillowcase. That way, they can have the security of having it without “going public.”

Open communication with the camp director is key.

If your child may be predisposed to homesickness due to circumstances at home (e.g., a pending divorce or a severe illness in the family), sharing this information up f ront prepares camp leaders to take a little extra care should your child need it.

Find out how parents and children keep in touch at your child’s camp. Camps’ policies about emails, letters, and phone calls vary. Review these with your child in advance.

D uring camp, write often. Your child will enjoy hearing their name called out when the mail arrives. But don’t provide so much detail about life at home that it could make your child feel they’re missing out on something.

Care packages and spending money can be a real treat if the

camp allows them.

Don’t overreact to initial reports of homesickness, and don’t offer to pick your child up early. Almost all campers experience it at some point, but it typically passes in one to two days.

If you receive an unhappy letter that makes you uncomfortable about some aspect of camp, call the camp director to discuss it.

Enjoy your time while your child is at camp.

It may give you alone time with one of your other children or opportunities to enjoy time to yourself and with your spouse, significant other, or friends.

Make this a memorable experience for you in addition to the one you’re giving your child.

Happy camping!

Reach Helene Abrams with Tips on Trips and Camps, a free advisory service that helps parents f ind enriching summer overnight experiences for their children, ages 7-18, at 214-693-9259 or Helene@TipsonTripsandCamps.com.

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LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! SUMMER ACTING CAMP KD Conservatory Theatre

Get ready for stage and film basics!

Students will practice monologues, scenes, commercials and improvisation using exercises and audition techniques designed by our faculty of professionals.

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Congratulations Class of 2023!

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Celebrating Bright Students Who Learn Differently • College Preparatory School

Allegheny College Arcadia University Austin College Baylor University Beloit College Bentley University College of Charleston Colorado College Colorado State University Delaware State University DePaul University Dillard University Drexel University Florida A&M University Franklin College Hampton University Hendrix College Hood College Howard University Illinois College Jackson State University Kansas City Art Institute Loyola University Chicago Loyola University Maryland Luther College Marist College McPherson College Miami University, Oxford Morgan State University North Carolina A&T State Uni. Northern Illinois University Prairie View A&M University Providence College Rhodes College Rutgers University-Newark

Saint Edward's University Saint Louis University Savannah College of Art & Design Seton Hall University Southern Methodist University Southern University & A&M College Stony Brook University Texas A&M University Texas Christian University Texas Tech University Trinity University The College of Wooster University of Arizona University of Cincinnati University of Colorado University of Colorado, Denver University of Denver University of Idaho University of Kansas University of Missouri University of Nebraska University of Nebraska, Lincoln University of New Mexico University of North Texas University of Oklahoma University of Oregon University of Portland University of Puget Sound University of St. Francis University of Texas at Arlington University of Texas at Dallas Webster University Western New England University Willamette University Xavier University of Louisiana

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Living BRIDAL

MARIE BALDWIN, CORBIN LEE PLAN WEDDING FROM AFAR Modern ceremony combines Texas flair, university traditions, family ties

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arie Baldwin, 27, and Corbin Lee, 28, got engaged at Highland Park’s Lakeside Park in October 2021 — the same place Baldwin’s parents got engaged 32 years prior.

Fourteen months later, Baldwin and Lee married at Highland Park Presbyterian Church, with the reception at Brook Hollow Country Club. Baldwin’s grandparents had the same wedding venue lineup, as did a few of her cousins.

“It’s kind of like a family connection,” Baldwin said. “We also wanted to have a big wedding, so being from here, it just sort of made sense.”

The couple met in Washington, D.C., as they were both navigating post-grad life.

Baldwin graduated from Washington and Lee University and Lee from Clemson.

Their wedding coordinator, Kristin Butler, had the idea to incorporate Lee’s undergraduate years by creating a replica of Tiger Town Tavern, what Lee calls an iconic Clemson bar where his parents met.

“I had a ton of friends from Clemson in for the wedding, and so it felt like a bar,” Lee said. “At the reception, you go in there, and we had a football game on.”

The band, Liquid Pleasure, was on Baldwin’s wedding wish list. They’ve been performing at Washington and Lee since the ‘70s.

Baldwin and Lee wanted a modern wedding.

“A lot of receptions at Brook Hollow tend to be more traditional, and so we wanted it to be kind of clubby,” Baldwin said.

The two are about to enter their last year of graduate school at the University of Texas at Austin — law school for Baldwin and an MBA for Lee — before they return to Dallas.

The three- to- four-hour commute to Dallas made the planning process unlike most.

For example, Baldwin’s parents did the cake tasting and FaceTimed Lee and Baldwin to participate remotely.

“There were some things we had to be flexible on, but we would come in town maybe like once a month or once every other month for big appointments like the wedding dress,” Baldwin said.

Baldwin grew up in University Park, but Lee’s roots are in South Carolina. They added such touches as honey butter chicken biscuits (an iconic Whataburger snack) and light-up cowboy hats for guests to indulge in Lone Star State-inspired traditions.

“We didn’t want it to be overly western, but we thought it would be kind of fun to make it like a big Texas wedding for people who had never been here before,” Baldwin said.

The couple took a quick “mini-moon” to Colorado following the wedding before returning to Austin to start the spring semester. They plan on taking a 10-day, delayed honeymoon this December to Hawaii to celebrate.

Venue: The wedding was at Highland Park Presbyterian Church with a Brook Hollow Golf Club reception, but Dallasites also enjoy weddings at: • Arlington Hall • Rosewood Mansion at Turtle Creek • The Adolphus

Cake: The couple’s cake came from Dallas Affaires Cake Co. Looking for more spots to get a wedding cake?

• Fancy Cakes by Lauren • Cakes by Shannon Star • Panini Bakery & Cakes

Dress: Baldwin got her dress at Warren Barron Bridal.

Here are some other local spots to get your dress: • Stanley Korshak • Patsy’s, A Bridal Boutique • StarDust Celebrations Information source: Jessica Otte, D Weddings

Marie Baldwin and Corbin Lee wed Jan. 7 at Highland Park Presbyterian Church, followed by a reception at Brook Hollow Golf Club. They also held a rehearsal dinner at Dallas Country Club and a welcome party at Park House. JOHN CAIN PHOTOGRAPHY

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Marrying Styles: How Newlyweds Can Design a Home They Both Love

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The dark, moody colors in the art collection on this den’s wall are usually associated with masculine rooms, while the floral prints and pastel colors on the seating area below are associated with femininity. To bridge the gap between a husband’s preference for modern style and the wife’s for antiques, designers complemented multicultural antiques with updated colors and patterns in this living room. Both loved the barrel-back zebrawood chairs. MICHAEL HUNTER WITH DESIGN BY MARGARET CHAMBERS

I once met with a new couple who had just come to DalDal las from California.

The woman wanted a beach house (light, MARGARET C H A M B E R S airy, and a little feminine), but the man wanted a home that looked like the bar at the Mansion on Turtle Creek: dark, rich, and very masculine.

Designing a beautiful living space for yourself is challenging enough. When you need to accommodate a significant other, it’s doubly difficult.

But don’t be discouraged if you and your partner like entirely different things.

Even professional interior designers like myself rarely decorate a whole home in a single style.

Working with that couple from California, I suggested that they shop together for an interior design book they both liked.

They eventually found a book with “beachy” homes and marked many pages to share with me for inspiration. I advise most couples moving in together for the first time to look through interior design books and magazines separately to see what catches their eye.

The next step is to look at each other’s selections to see where you agree on colors, styles, and art. Pick one main color and two accent colors together to build a complementary color palette. Having an intentional color scheme makes it easier to decide what stays

in and what goes out.

Before purging anything, speak up if an item contains a lot of sentimental value for you, and encourage your partner to do the same. Kindness and compromise are key to the process. When helping my clients, I pick the best pieces from everything they own rather than trying to use all they have. Leaving “breathing room” around your furnishings and art will make the mixing and matching feel intentional rather than chaotic.

Identify different rooms that can belong to just you or just your partner. For example, maybe one of you wants a man cave, a craft room, or a home office. These spaces should reflect the preferences of the person who will spend the most time in them.

Merging styles with your partner becomes easier when you have a shared vision you can both get excited about. However, bringing in an interior designer could also save you hours of discussion (and possibly prevent arguments).

When I work with couples and families, it’s important to me that everyone who lives in the home is happy and sees themselves reflected in the space.

Margaret Chambers, a registered interior designer (RID) and American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) member, leads Chambers Interiors and Associates. Her colleague Caitlin Crowley helped edit this column. Visit chambersinteriors.com/blog for more design advice.

Before purging anything, speak up if an item contains a lot of sentimental value for you, and encourage your partner to do the same. Kindness and compromise are key to the process.

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Southern Sophistication, Endless Eats Lure Luxe Bridal Parties to Charleston

By Diana Oates

Special Contributor As a Carolina girl born and bred, my love for Charleston runs deep.

This coastal gem, dubbed the Holy City, is great for a quick getaway or a summer beach trip with the family.

And planning a bachelorette party here is a sure way to leave the bride-to-be just as smitten as she is with her future mister.

Travel: Getting to Charleston, South Carolina, has never been easier. Book the nonstop Southwest flight from Love Field and get there in two hours flat. American Airlines also offers nonstop options out of DFW if that is your preferred airline or the times work better for your party.

Stay: Depending on the vibe of your tribe, decide if you will rent a house or stay in a hotel.

I am partial to being spoiled at a luxurious boutique hotel. The Dewberry, located just a stone’s throw from Kings Street just off Marion Square, offers amenities such as morning coffee and newspapers, a Volvo house car, and beach towels and totes if you decide to head to the beach. It is simply Southern hospitality as it should be. Rooms start at $550.

Activities: In addition to having the girls pampered on property at The Dewberry Spa, devote time to strolling the lovely cobblestone streets weaved in and out of Rainbow Row and eventually end at the sophisticated shops along Kings Street. From

the lovely Lake Pajamas to the hip Hampden boutique, there is something for everyone. Those groups that want to explore the city via electric bike would be wise to book a fun fleet of cruisers from Rebellion Roads. Want a “pinch me” moment for the bride and her maids? Pick an evening at sunset for a bespoke sail on a Beneteau First 36.7 via Blueprint Yachting.

Eat: Pick a pretty day to head to Sullivan’s Island for a mid-morning brunch at The Longboard, followed by a wonderful walk and talk on the beach. Consider evening reservations at Charleston staple stops like The Darling Oyster Bar and The Grocery, with a hip spot thrown in the mix. Think Vern’s or Sorelle. Groups wanting to test their luck should head to 167 Raw for the best seafood sitdown in the city. However, securing a large table could be the biggest and best weekend catch due to the no-reservation policy.

Drink: Start the weekend with a celebratory toast atop the city at Citrus Club, which boasts the best views of Charleston, hands down. The new hot spot for sophisticated cocktails in an upscale vibe is The Quinte Oyster Bar. However, you know your group better than most, so if you need a more laid-back option, head to The Rooftop at The Vendue for judgment-free shenanigans and views to boot.

Don’t delay in saying “I do” to this gem of a girl’s getaway destination.

CLOCKWISE: The Citrus Club offers expansive views of Charleston. 167 Raw doesn’t take reservations, so securing a large table could be the weekend’s biggest and best catch. Enjoy mid-morning brunch at The Longboard before walking on the beach at Sullivan’s Island. The Dewberry, just off Marion Square, provides plenty of amenities, plus a spa for added pampering. ANDREW CEBULKA, COURTESY 167 RAW, AND COURTESY THE LONGBOARD

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Ben’s career as a lumberman began before their marriage and culminated with owning Architectural Carpentry Materials (ACM) for nearly 50 years before selling it in 2021. Dorothy, too, played a vital role in the business’s success with her administrative and financial acumen. They were solid business partners and remain solid partners in this marriage of 75 years.

The couple will celebrate this major milestone quietly with a family gathering.

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Wedding plans can reveal couples’ unique stories, relationships, and the lives they plan to build together.

That’s true of NBC 5 Today co-anchor Laura Harris and fiancé Patrick Means, who are planning a December wedding.

Harris and Means, who runs the Park Cities branch of Charles Schwab, were introduced by a real estate professional when he moved into the neighborhood in 2021.

“We had a lot of stuff in common,” Harris said. “We really liked sports; we really like live music; we like the same kind of music; we were both family-oriented.”

Their wedding guests will enjoy the spectrum of their musical tastes at the celebration – everything from The Temptations to Jay Z, Busta Rhymes, and Mary J. Blige. DJ Endolena will entertain at their reception.

“I think it’s important that the bride and groom really make it their own,” Means said.

Swan Lee is planning the black-andwhite-themed affair for 285 guests.

“What Laura and I are also trying to do is be there, enjoy our family, enjoy our company, but also stay connected,” Means said.

Both will have family and friends coming from out of state. Harris hails from Atlanta and Means from North Carolina.

The couple’s interest in fashion will also be evident. The bride opted for a dress and shoes from Neiman Marcus downtown, and the groom a tuxedo from Don Murphy.

The wedding cake from Designs by Cake Daddy will be 4 feet tall.

Shivani Vohra grew up in the Park Cities area, and her family still lives there.

She and fiancé Srivaths Venkatachari will incorporate Indian tradition, their love of dogs, and lots of color in their November wedding at Arlington Hall at Turtle Creek Park.

Venkatachari popped the question across from the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. “(We) had both sets of parents, and all the dogs, and my sister in town as well, so it was a full family affair,” he said.

Their festivities will start with a Sangeet,

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a welcome event with dancing traditional in North Indian culture, at the Dallas Museum of Art on Nov. 10, continue with the ceremony and reception on Nov. 11, and end with a Diwali brunch on Nov. 12.

“Dallas is so central, so convenient, and it’s just so incredible having my parents on the ground being able to really help with a lot of the planning,” Vohra said. “I figured there was no place better than home. “ Vohra’s dog, plus her sister’s and parents’ dogs, will participate in flower collars.

“It will be floral heavy, probably brighter colors and more jewel tones to go with some of the Indian clothing and the style,” she said.

In another nod to Indian tradition, Venkatachari will make his wedding entrance on a white horse.

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Rain threatened on April 20, but with “Majestic Mad Hatter’s – A Celebration of English Elegance” as the theme, organizers of the 35th-annual affair insisted, “Here Comes the Sun.” Anne Stodghill and Kristina Wrenn chaired the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum-sponsored luncheon benefiting A Woman’s Garden.

Attendees arrived midmorning at the

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden in headgear adorned with teacups, tiaras, Acot-worthy horse dolls and race flags, and elaborate fascinators. There were also hats themed around Beatles songs.

Some wore outfits with nods to the Regency era depicted in the TV series Bridgerton, while one drew inspiration from Princess Diana’s “revenge” dress.

Still, another commemorated the date of the affair with a provocative weed design (420 is cannabis culture slang for marijuana).

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The Ultimate Father’s Day Menu For the Master of the Grill My dad was a meat-and-potatoes kind of guy. When I think back to Father’s Days while I was growing up, I can still picture my dad standing at the grill cooking steaks or burgers – his two faCHRISTY ROST vorites.

Mom would have a large dish of tangy German potato salad chilling in the fridge – also his favorite – and a green salad since vegetables were never tops on Dad’s list.

Dad was always master of the grill, so I suppose it was inevitable my passion for cooking would one day lead to a love of grilling.

I still remember my first attempt.

I lived in an Austin apartment overlooking Town Lake during my final year of nursing school. The wooden building was old even then, but each apartment was spacious and featured a covered porch large enough for a couple of chairs.

Hibachi grills were popular in those days because they were small, easy to transport, and inexpensive, so as the semester began, I purchased my first grill, a bag of charcoal, andPMa 2lots-ad.pdf 1 3/6/2023 4:35:56 can of lighter fluid.

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That evening, I cooked two pork rib chops that covered the entire rack of my tiny grill. They were juicy, tender, and flavorful. I was hooked.

These days, my husband Randy and I split the role of grill master. We cook steaks, chicken, pork and lamb chops, fish, pizzas, vegetables, and even fruit, but my favorite is ribs.

If I’m grilling over charcoal, I cook ribs using indirect heat by piling mounds of charcoal on either side of the grill and placing the ribs in the middle. As they cook, the collagen breaks down, so the meat becomes fall-off-thebone tender.

If I’m grilling over gas heat, I prefer to braise them in the oven at low heat and finish them on the grill during the final 30 minutes.

This year, smoky soy lacquered ribs, picnic potato salad, grilled corn, and a fruit salad are on my menu for an ultimate Father’s Day celebration. Happy Father’s Day! Cookbook author Christy Rost, a longtime Park Cities and Preston Hollow resident and host of her Celebrating Home cooking videos, has a new ‘At Home with Christy Rost’ cooking series for Eat This TV Network launched March 2023 on AmazonFire, AppleTV+, Roku, Samsung TV, and YouTube. Visit christyrost. com for details and recipes.

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SMOKY SOY LACQUERED RIBS Dry Rub Ingredients:

2 racks St. Louis-style pork ribs 2 ½ teaspoons coarse kosher salt 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon smoked paprika ½ teaspoon Saigon cinnamon 1 ½ cups apple cider or beer

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 275 degrees.

Loosen the cartilage at one end on the back of the ribs and use a paper towel to grasp the cartilage. Pull, strip it from the ribs, and discard. In a small bowl, stir together salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, paprika, smoked paprika, and cinnamon. Rub both sides of the ribs with

the spice mixture, transfer them to a large roasting pan, and pour the cider around the ribs. Cover the pan tightly with foil and braise them 1 ½ to 2 hours until the meat is tender and begins to shrink back from the tips of the ribs. Transfer the ribs to the grill, reserving 1 cup of the braising liquid.

SMOKY SOY BBQ SAUCE Ingredients:

1 tablespoon canola oil 3 large cloves garlic, peeled and minced 1 ½ cups ketchup ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar or rice vinegar ½ teaspoon fresh ginger, minced ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire ¼ teaspoon Liquid Smoke ¼ teaspoon dry mustard

Directions:

While the meat is in the oven, make the sauce. Preheat a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, add oil, and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan. Add garlic, sauté 30 seconds, then stir in ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, ginger, Worcestershire, liquid smoke, and dry mustard, stirring well to mix. Simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. The sauce may be made several days ahead, covered, and chilled.

Preheat the gas grill. When it is hot, turn the heat off on half of the grill and place the ribs, meat side down, on the side where the fire is turned off. Close the lid and cook 20 minutes, mopping the meat every 5 minutes with some of the braising liquid. Turn the ribs over and cook 15 minutes more, mopping occasionally with smoky soy BBQ sauce.

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Spice Up Your Celebration We d dings typically go vows, kiss, mid-aisledip-andKERSTEN RETTIG kiss, photos, reception, first dance, meal, mutumutu al cake cutting (with “Don’t You DARE Smoosh It In My Face” feeding), Party! Party! Party!, and finally, sparkler-illuminated departure.

The couple has fun, the guests have fun, and the photographer

gets their shot list.

I thought it would be fun to explore unique ways couples incorporate food into their celebrations.

I spoke to Judy Sillers, co-founder of Park Cities Events, who had a groom who so loved Blue Bell ice cream, his cake was a replica of a tub of Homemade Vanilla. It was served with three additional flavors.

Another couple had “tailgate” stations featuring fare from their favorite college-town restaurants.

My wedding took place at SMU’s Meadows Museum of Art, filled with spectacular Spanish art.

George Catering provided a classical Spanish feast.

We are neither Spanish nor particularly artistic, but it was

lovely and thematic.

My son and his bride served Roux on the Rocks, an old-fashioned-style cocktail named for their beloved Boykin Spaniel who enjoys ice baths.

Last month I attended a wedding in Rancho Mirando in Fischer.

There, Jessica and Zach Bibb from Dallas eschewed cake cutting and replaced it with salsa making.

That’s right, instead of having a wedding cake, they made salsa and fed it to each other on chips.

“Cake just isn’t our speed,” Jessica said. “Spicy food is our speed. When I was thinking about which flavor of cake to get, I joked about doing something we actually loved: salsa.”

Zach added, “We got engaged in Taos, New Mexico, the home of

the hatch.”

Hatch chilis are the de facto symbol of their love for each other.

But what if you spill salsa verde on your white dress?

“I wasn’t worried one bit,” Jessica said. “Zach was a little worried about it, though. He BIT MY FINGER when I put the chip in his mouth.”

That will be a fun story for the kids.

From cocktails to grandfather’s “famous” barbecue sauce, there are plenty of ways to make wedding food memorable.

Just remember: the marriage is more important than the wedding or the food.

Cheers!

Who needs wedding cake cutting? Jessica and Zach Bibb served each other salsa.

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La Fiesta de las Seis Banderas, “The Park Cities Festival Meeting

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Community Needs,” was founded in 1986 by Lindalyn Adams,

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas Care Dallas Connecting Point of Park Cities Friends of the Highland Park Library Friends of the University Park Public Library Highland Park Education Foundation Highland Park Literary Festival HP Arts HPHS Community Service Council HPHS Science and Technology Festival HPHS Special Olympics HPHS Student Council HPHS Student Emergency Fund MIS/HPMS Raider Assistance Fund MIS Mental Health Program Moody Family YMCA/ The Ashford Rise School of Dallas Park Cities Heritage House at Old City Park To Be Like Me

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Jennie Reeves, and Pierce Allman. It was established to provide for educational, charitable, and civic needs by receiving, investing, and disbursing funds to carry out the preservation and/or development of cultural and historic attributes of the Town of Highland Park and the City of University Park, and to promote neighborhood spirit by observing special events designed to celebrate traditions, bring citizens together, and honor young people, thereby recognizing the unique heritage of the community.

La Fiesta is a non-profit organization supporting various community beneficiaries and providing ongoing maintenance for the Park Cities Heritage House located at Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park. The Allocations Committee, with representatives from both municipalities, considers applications for projects within the Park Cities of an educational, charitable, and civic nature. Since 1986 over $10.2 million has been returned to our community.

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La Fiesta Duchesses

Photographs by James French Photography

Duchess of Marseilles

Chloe Emmaline Briner

Duchess of the Champs-Elysees

Anne Elizabeth Burke

Sydney Harper Chandler

Estelle Kristine Cherry Duchess of the Paris Opera

Duchess of Mont Saint-Michel

Duchess of the Moulin Rouge

Mary Katherine Ferguson

Duchess of the French Riviera

Sarah Rose Gambrell

Duchess of Highland Park

Dorothy Grace Griswold Duchess of Coté de Azur

Ava Caroline Haberer

Duchess of the Château de Bagatelle

Caroline Parker Hart

Duchess of the Mexican Federal Republic

Rachel Gayle Hickman

Duchess of the Place Bellecour

Grace Ellen Jackson

Mary Frances Anne Jones Duchess of the Republic of Texas

Audrey Downing Leigh

Duchess of the Tuileries Garden

Katherine Anne Massey

Maura Grace McDowell Duchess of Champagne

Jordan Elaine McGinley

Duchess of the Kingdom of Spain

Lyla Joy Meece

Duchess of the Louvre Museum

Victoria McTear Mentzer

Thom Fer

Margaret Grace Morrill

Sarah Cameron Ooley

Katherine Clara Owen

Frances Evelyn Pierce Duchess of Musée d’Orsay

Riley Preston Rieman

Duchess of the United States of America

Courtenay Christianson Sands

Kathryn Bunker Sands

John Ki

Lilly Claire Sealy

Mary Margaret Sell

Elizabeth Shea Signor

Alexandra Grace Thomas Duchess of the Eiffel Tower

Sydney English Thomas

Duchess of the Notre Dame Cathedral

Katherine Lee Thomason

Mary Margaret Washburne

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Caroline Sterling Willis

Chloe Faith Wood

Duchess of the Loire Valley

Duchess of the Magnolia

Duchess of Fontainebleau

Duchess of Normandy

Duchess of University Park

Duchess of Cannes Film Festival

Duchess of the Sacré-Couer Basilica

Duchess of Liberte, Egalite, and Fraternite

Lauren Marie Welp

Avery Anne White

Zoe Renee Wilcox

Duchess of the Kingdom of France

Duchess of the Pris Goncourt

Duchess of Aquitaine

Duchess of Monet

Duchess of Paris, the City of Lights

Duchess of Bastille Day

Christina Ann Diehl

Duchess of the Arc de Triomphe

Duchess of Lavender

Riley Frances Fainter

Zacha An

Duchess of Monaco

Duchess of Haute Couture

Duchess of Provence

Duchess of the Fleur-de-Lis

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Benjamin Thomas Bailey

Philip James Beecherl

Blake Winston Bevans

Christian Adams Clark

Robert Hugh Clark III

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Rhodes Chapman Crow

Jack Presley Curtis

George Cochran Denby II

Alexander Michael Doherty

Mack Gray Duvall

Philip Hayden Ferguson

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Thomas Dewitt Ferguson III

Charles Welling Fielder

John Lawson Florer

Richard Mason Gallas

Grant Gardner Gibson

Erskine McCall Kemp

Reid Thornton Kennedy

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John Humann Kilpatrick

Charles Lynch Lancaster

David Allan McBee III

Hudson Stephen Miller

Paul Brettell Nelson, Jr.

Thomas William Oliver III

Charles Grier Reynolds

David Wilson Roberts, Jr.

Charles Rainer Stephens

John Paul Tatum III

Preston Ross Taylor

Jonathan Andrew Thomas, Jr.

Rhett William Trusler

Lee Daniel Vendig III

Beck Wyatt Wagoner

Gantt Harrison Walton, Jr.

Henry William Westphal

John Tatum Withers

Dylan Kiser Woodward

George Nicholas Wright

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La Fiesta Underwriters FOUNDER PATRONS Hilton Anatole Hotel James French Photography

HERITAGE PATRONS Judee and Chad Barrett The Grove Family

The Klesse Foundation The Saphier Family Foundation

Highland Park Village

ARTS PATRONS Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Burke Mr. and Mrs. David Alan Hart

LFI Management RoseanneBECK Collections

EDUCATION PATRONS Anonymous Ms. Nancy Seay Anderson and Mr. John B. Anderson Bachendorf’s Baker Botts LLP Ben E. Keith Company

Kasey and Mark Bevans Suzanne and Ken Brown Mary C and Bill Corrigan EpiCentre Skin Care & Laser Center The Garden Gate Creative

Lincoln Property Company David McBee, Wealth Partners Alliance Mesero Restaurants O’Melveny & Myers LLP

Jacqueline and Josh Pack PlainsCapital Bank Jennie and Stuart Reeves The Rosewood Corporation Patrick Sands

Jamie and Jeremy Saylor Mr. and Mrs. Chad Schieber Jean and Jason Signor Tolleson Wealth Management True North Advisors/ Alicia and Scott Wood

CULTURAL PATRONS Susan Baldwin, Allie Beth Allman & Associates

Dr. John Burns Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Ooley

Origin Bank Allison and Mark Withers/Morgan Stanley

PRESERVATION PATRONS Akerman LLP Dr. and Mrs. Ford Albritton IV Laurie and Mark Aldredge Alicia Wood Lifestyle Allie Beth Allman & Associates The Bebee Family Dr. and Mrs. Colin S. Bell Benchmark

Natalie and Rick Fielder Kristen and Whit Roberts Providence Lane Window Coverings/ Amy Koellner FTI Consulting Sealy & Company Christine McKenny of Jennifer Paul and Chuck Higgins The Thurman Family Allie Beth Allman & Associates Mr. and Mrs. Clark Hunt Mr. and Mrs. Trey Smith Kim and Greg Miller Jaguar Land Rover Dallas TOOTSIES Anna and Ryan Moss Barbara and Colin Kerwin – Tower Street Insurance Mr. and Mrs. J. Lee Norris Ann Kathryn’s Fund Veritex Community Bank The Pannell Family Dr. Sarah Kong/ M. White Financial Services, LLC Nicole and Stephen Preston Dallas Dental Wellness

The Cejka Family Cherry Petersen Albert LLP Carrie and Dallas Cothrum Kathy and Harlan Crow Culwell & Son Curtis Law P.C. Dexter & Company Insurance The Dugas Family

LITERARY PATRONS Cheryl and Sam Chantilis Susie and John Adams Rita and Cleve Clinton Ashley Allen Shirley Cohn @ Allie Beth Allman The Balestri Family Maura and Tim Costello Jean Beasley Mr. and Mrs.William Beecherl, Jr. Mary Clayton and Russell Crow Rochelle and Stuart Cullum Bibbentuckers Dry Cleaner/ Anna and John Palms Jeannie and Nathan Denton Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Patrick Lillian and Tony Dona Bishop Berkeley and Jason Downie Cordelia and Tom Boone Ann and Bob Dyer Mr. Blake Bozman Liz and Lane Farley Alaina and Jeff Brooks JoJo and Eric Fleiss Mr. Lewis Brown Ellen and Paul Flowers Lucinda and Barry Buford Mark Freeman Lucinda Buford Real Estate Sara and Daniel Friedman Leslie and Chuck Carroll Jackie and Cole Gahagan The Casola Family Elizabeth and Eric Gambrell Mr. and Mrs. Scott Chandler

Judy and Jim Gibbs Susan and Michael Glassmoyer The Joe Gould Family Shelley McCarthy Gregg Gina and Scott Gregory Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Gregory Nicole and Dallas Groth Sally and Steve Hanna Mr. and Mrs. John Hedrick Highland Park Housekeeping Laurie and Jim Hitzelberger Michelle and Austin Hopper Kristi and Ron Hoyl Mrs. Caroline L. Hunt Elizabeth and Taylor Hunt Heidi and Todd Imhof Jackson Walker

Teresa and Luther King Sally and Olin Lane Ellen and Paul Lee Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Leinart Lori and Cory Martin The McArtor Family Pleasant and Todd McCulloch Mister Tuxedo Lanier and Ken Monk George Morgan The O’Brien Family Sherri Hewett Owen Jacqueline Pack Susan and Brody Pettit Jessica Bateman Pulliam Kim and Terry Quinn Republic National Distributing Company

Debra and Lewis Ropp Jean and Matthew Schendle Mr. and Mrs. Scott Sealy Mr. and Mrs. Scott P. Sealy, Jr. Mrs. Gretchen Frary Seay The Shults Family Elizabeth and Drew Speicher Lara and Robert Tafel Jill E. Tananbaum Attorney & Counselor Courtney Teesdale Photography Texas Instruments Foundation Alexis and Scott Wagoner Beth and Hunter Williams The Doug Woodward Family Carrie and Richard Woodward Mrs. Claire York

Randi and Peter McParlin Eloise and Robert Meachum Elizabeth and Stephen Miller Mary Lee Miller Dr. and Mrs. Jim Moody Sandy and Barry Moore Mr. and Mrs. Will Mundinger Robin and Matt Nowak Mr. and Mrs. Brett Owens

Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Peters Loyd and Jamie Pope Linda Shirley Zora and Bill Skelton Mr. and Mrs. Michael Smythe Christine Palmer and Terry Steger Mindy Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Allan R. Toole Mr. and Mrs. Worthey Wiles

FRIEND PATRONS Allie Beth Allman Real Estate Mr. Matt Ayres Margie and Phillip Bankhead Gayle and Jeff Barnes Cynthia and Louis Beecherl Heather Behrens Laura and Jay Boynton Mr. and Mrs. Carter Butler Lori and John Collins

DoSayGive Melissa and Matt Duffey Angela L. Fontana Christine and James Frary Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Greenfield Mike and Paulette Haggerty Lance Hardenburg Beth Ann and Ben Harper Libby and Brian Hegi Sunny Hodge-Campbell

Mr. and Mrs. John Howie, Jr. Carrie and Lance Johnson Chantel and Grant Johnson Laura and Guy Kellogg Drs. Anita and Rainer Khetan Renne and Bill Lokey Mr. and Mrs. Peter Marquis Leslie and Rick McCall Arthur E. McLean

*Underwriters as of print deadline.