Park Cities People June 2023

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IS THE AMERICAN DREAM AT RISK?

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

By Rachel Snyder rachel.snyder@peoplenewspapers.com

Panelists 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.

“ e 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

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

“ ese 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.”

Anne Wicks of the Bush Institute moderates a panel discussion with former Sen. Rob Portman and Nicholas Eberstadt of the American Enterprise Institute. GRANT MILLER FOR THE GEORGE W. BUSH PRESIDENTIAL CENTER

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Park Cities Crime Reports April 9 – May 6

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

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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Highland Park ISD Welcomes New Trustees

Blythe Koch and Pete Flowers are joining the Highland Park ISD school board.

Koch, a parent 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

e specimen oak tree at ackery Street and Caruth Boulevard is no more.

e tree was cut down to make way for a new home, neighbor Charles Pollan said. Pollan believes the tree

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.

e former NFL player turned civil rights 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.  e 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. Jordan was the head football coach and athletic coordinator at Lake Highlands High School in Richardson ISD for the past eight years. He also spent one season as the football coach and athletic director at Class 3A Lone Oak near Greenville. 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.

Voters elected two new members to the Highland Park ISD board of trustees. RACHEL SNYDER

The specimen oak tree was previously located at 3546 Caruth Blvd. MARIA LAWSON

Lonnie Jordan COURTESY HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Colin Allred COURTESY OFFICE OF COLIN ALLRED

‘Park Cities People’ Applauds

• 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 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. e Piñon Foundation they founded supports institutions that help children and elderly individuals.

KUNTHEAR MAM-DOUGLAS RETRACES HER ESCAPE Documentary to include sisters’ return trip to native Cambodia

By Rachel Snyder rachel.snyder@peoplenewspapers.com

Kunthear 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.

countryside to refugee camps in ailand. ey applied for refugee status to immigrate to the U.S. and spent nine months in the Philippines awaiting resettlement. ey 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 Mam-Douglas

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.

Kalyanee is an award-winning documentary filmmaker. Her 2013 directo

rial 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. eir trip will be included in a new documentary, but distribution details were uncertain at press time.

• 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 committee in 1986, 1987, and 1990. She is involved with the Foundation for the Callier Center of Communication Disorders, West Dallas Community School Advisory Board, e 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.

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

“ e 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. eir journey took the family of then eight from the Cambodian

“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.

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.

e 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.

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 survivor,” 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.”

• Kevin Lee , who just graduated from SMU’s Dedman School of Law and joined Dallas law firm Haynes and Boone. e formerly unhoused youth was among People Newspapers’ 2022 20 Under 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 exhibited 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.

– Compiled by William Taylor

Amy Mitchell

Pam Busbee

Kevin Lee

Vicki Meek

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

I am a genocide survivor.

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

– Compiled by William Taylor

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

Letter to the Editor

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.

at 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. at’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.

ey 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?

ey 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!

Max Fuqua Plaza Health Foods

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CORRECTION:

Rhodes to nowhere

Last month’s Scrapbook photo column, relying on information provided by Preservation Park Cities, misidentified the ownership for 3517 Drexel Drive – one of four homes landmarked on March 4. Don’t worry, neighbors of Tom and Suzy Rhodes: ey haven’t sold their house and don’t plan to move. Park Cities People regrets the error and confusion it caused.

A proposed paving pattern for Milton Avenue. COURTESY CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK

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.

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.”

“ ere’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.

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

ey 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,

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. eir 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.”

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

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

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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.

e 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.

4. Kate Barry and Sophia Lomelo. 5. Brooks Hawes hoists the Champions Cup for the white team. CHRIS MCGATHEY

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

By Todd Jorgenson People Newspapers

Eight 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.

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

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 Brennan Storer, 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.

“ ey 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 interest 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

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.

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

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

Harrison Frazar

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

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

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 People Newspapers

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.

e 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.

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.”

The Scots wrapped up three

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

ey 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-

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game district slate. at 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

2023 SCHEDULE

Date Opponent

Aug. 25at Flower Mound Marcus

Sept. 1Lewisville

Sept. 8at Lake Highlands*

Sept. 15Irving*

Sept. 29at Jesuit*

Oct. 6Richardson Berkner*

Oct. 12at Irving Nimitz*

Oct. 20Irving MacArthur*

Oct. 26at Richardson*

Nov. 3Richardson Pearce*

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Allen also hopes to utilize fellow senior Parker ompson, 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. ey 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.

“Our players have worked extremely hard,” he said. “From that perspective, the leadership has really been positive.”

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Shoulder pain and injuries

Sports injuries

James Lancaster is one of the promising newcomers looking to make an impact next season for Highland Park. CHRIS MCGATHEY

Our players have worked extremely hard.

Randy Allen

Comings and Goings

NOW OPEN

Creed NorthPark Center

e brand’s only North Texas fragrance boutique recently opened on level one between Neiman Marcus and Dillard’s.

Hästens

4433 McKinney Ave.

In partnership with distributor Madaluxe Group, the Swedish luxury bedmaking company recently opened its first Texas outpost in the Knox/Henderson area.

Kat + Noelle

The Pavilion on Lovers Lane

e recently opened boutique from Clothes Circuit co-owner Shannon Jud offers everything from women’s apparel and accessories to fragrances, home décor, and gifts.

Paloma Snider Plaza

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

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NorthPark Center

NEW TRAVEL OPTIONS ARRIVE AT LOVE FIELD

By Maria Lawson and Rachel Snyder People Newspapers

Summer 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.

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. e 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.”

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. e 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. ere are people that really value the service experience that comes with a higher price.”

e men’s wellness brand, offering activewear apparel, recently opened on level one between Macy’s and Dillard’s.

Sugar & Sage Bakery

4314 Lovers Lane

e bakery and coffee spot recently opened across from Highland Park High School with a menu curated by chef Jill Bates, who spent years alongside Dean Fearing at Fearing’s/ e Ritz-Carlton and at e 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. e shop also has a coffee program created by Dallas-based Noble Coyote Coffee Roasters.

e 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. “ e simplest way to think

e 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

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. e 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. e 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.”

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.

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

Uma Subramanian

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

– Compiled by Rachel Snyder

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Hästens

Kat + Noelle

Sugar & Sage Bakery

TAMYTHA CAMERON MICHAEL LAISKONIS

Real Talk: Cortney Bailey

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.

Now that you’ve been a real estate professional for a while, if you could go back in time and give yourself any advice, what would it be?

I attended Baylor University, and if I could go back in time, I would have gotten

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?

I consider myself an amateur cook. On any given day, you can find me and my 5-pound yorkie, Gus, getting creative with a new recipe — not only do I sell kitchens, I also love to cook in mine.

– Compiled by Rachel Snyder

Designing homes for families that allow them to live their best lives is a privilege for our firm. We take pride in the creation of wonderful

to thrive and grow all over Texas.

Cortney Bailey COURTESY OF MARZIA PRINCE

HOUSE OF THE MONTH

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NEW SUPERINTENDENT WILL HAVE DUAL ROLE Mike Rockwood looks forward to involvement as parent, educator

By Rachel Snyder rachel.snyder@peoplenewspapers.com

Dr. 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.

“When 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

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

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

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.”

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.

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

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

Mike Rockwood

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

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

By Maria Lawson maria.lawson@peoplenewspapers.com

William 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.”

e 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.

“ ere’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.

“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.

Atkinson transitioned from 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

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.

“ ese 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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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

Visit rynham-art.com to view more of William Atkinson’s work.

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 . Fair eld 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: e University of the South . Southern Methodist University St. John’s University-New York . Sta ordshire 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

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

e 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

e 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

e 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

e 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 is 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. ough her five children graduated, Boone still serves on the MIS campus leadership committee.

– Compiled by William Taylor

Foster Poole

Steve Van Amburgh

Donna C. Pierce Cordelia Boone Chris Young

Camps

PRIVATE SCHOOLS OPEN THEIR CAMPUSES FOR SUMMER CAMPS

Fun area programs teach skills, promote learning, help keep children engaged

By Kelly Tran People Newspapers

Many 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.

e 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. e 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. e camp is in session from June 12 through July 21.

“We feel like camp brings together all

different types of kiddos and families and backgrounds,” Curtis said. “ en, 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. “ ey 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, be confident. You wouldn’t have made that decision if you didn’t believe your child was ready for it.

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.

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. at 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 front 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.

During 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 find enriching summer overnight experiences for their children, ages 7-18, at 214-693-9259 or Helene@TipsonTripsandCamps.com.

Ursuline Academy of Dallas will host summer workshops, girls’ athletic camps, and adventure camps from June to August this year. BEN TORRES

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

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2023 COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES

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

S eton 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

MARIE BALDWIN, CORBIN LEE PLAN WEDDING FROM AFAR

Modern ceremony combines Texas flair, university traditions, family ties

By Maria Lawson maria.lawson@peoplenewspapers.com

Marie 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.”

e 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.

eir 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.”

e band, Liquid Pleasure, was on Baldwin’s wedding wish list. ey’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.

e 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.

e 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.

“ ere 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. ey 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.

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

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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

source: Jessica Otte, DWeddings

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

• Fancy Cakes by Lauren

• Cakes by Shannon Star

• Panini Bakery & Cakes

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

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

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

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

I once met with a new couple who had just come to Dallas from California. e woman wanted a beach house (light, 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.

ey 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.

e 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. ese 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.

Ben B. Calvary and Dorothy Robinson were married on June 5, 1948, in Bonham, Texas, with his cousin, Bill Howard, and her sister, Lila (Robinson) Howard, as witnesses before the Presbyterian minister in his parsonage. (The Methodist minister was not available!)

After a celebratory lunch the next day at the Calvary farm in Dodd City, the couple moved to Dallas, where they have lived ever since: first in

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

Oak Cliff, then Urbandale, where they raised their three daughters (Bennie, Brenda, and Kathy), and in Preston Hollow for 38 years now. They are blessed with five grandsons and nine greatgrandchildren who live in Illinois, Colorado, Georgia, and Texas.

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.

at’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.”

eir wedding guests will enjoy the spectrum of their musical tastes at the celebration – everything from e 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.

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

e 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. eir 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.

9 – Sneaker Soirée 2023, benefiting e Family Place, East Quarter, 2200 Main St., familyplace.org.

9-10 – Pride in Bloom, an LGBTQ+ Pride Month celebration, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Road, dallasarboretum.org.

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24 – rift Studio Preview Party, Dwell with Dignity’s new facility at 1833 E. Levee St., dwellwithdignity.org.

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22 – 2023 Dallas Contemporary Gala, at the museum, 161 Glass St., dallascontemporary.org.

28 – Treasure Street, supporting Scottish Rite for Children, in the Blue Crayon parking lot at the Dallas hospital, 2222 Welborn St., treasurestreet.org.

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Enjoy live music at the Signature Event. DANNY CAMPBELL PHOTOGRAPHY

Mary Mendelsohn, Parker Brooks, and Katy Brooks at Sneaker Soirée 2019 COURTESY THE FAMILY PLACE

Pride in Bloom includes artisans, entertainers, and chefs. COURTESY DALLAS ARBORETUM

I think it’s important that the bride and groom really make it their own.

Patrick Means

ABOVE: Shivani Vohra and Srivaths Venkatachari got engaged in San Francisco. TAARINI VOHRA AT RIGHT: Laura Harris and Patrick Means posed for save-the-date photos. GITTINGS

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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

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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 favorites.

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. e 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, and a can of lighter fluid.

at evening, I cooked two pork rib chops that covered the entire rack of my tiny grill. ey were juicy, tender, and flavorful. I was hooked. ese 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.   is 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!

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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

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

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

Weddings typically go vows, kiss, mid-aisledip-andkiss, photos, reception, first dance, meal, mutual cake cutting (with “Don’t You DARE Smoosh It In My Face” feeding), Party! Party! Party!, and finally, sparkler-illuminated departure.

e 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.

at’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

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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.”

at 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!

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On one of Highland Park’s bestknown streets, a French masterpiece designed in 2008 by celebrated architect Lloyd Lumpkins has six bedrooms in more than 12,200 square feet of living space at 3518 Armstrong Ave. features eight fireplaces.

Lakeview lots on the popular Blue

Heron Drive overlooking the Marina Club at Beacon Hill on Cedar Creek Lake are selling at a rapid pace. Only 2 of the 14 lots on this amazing Lakeview roadway remain available. Beacon Hill, only 45 minutes from downtown Dallas, provides Lakefront, Lakeview and Interior Lake lots from some of the highest elevations on the lake. Beacon Hill is a luxury gated community with 102 lots, Private Marina and Aquatic Center with nearly 50% of the lots sold or under contract. Visit www.liveatbeaconhill. com or call to schedule a personal tour at 1-903-498-LAKE (5253).

With the inventory of homes for sale low in Highland Park, it makes sense to tour new listings as soon as possible.

Dreaming of living in Highland Park with its top-rated schools and smalltown atmosphere? Turn to Allie Beth Allman & Associates, the premier broker in this sought-after community in the center of Dallas to find the ideal home for your lifestyle.

The inventory of homes in Highland Park remains low, but in recent days some architecturally significant

If clean, modern lines are more your style, look no further than 3610 Lindenwood Ave. The ceilings soar to 20 feet in the main living area, while the façade’s wall of windows overlooks Lockhart Park.

The stone-clad home at 3603 Harvard Ave. features a wine grotto and wide, arched doorways with handsome millwork. Ideal for guests or a multigenerational family, this home has a fifth bedroom with its own kitchenette.

Allie Beth Allman & Associates agents lead in the sale of homes in Highland Park, University Park and the Park Cities area, according to Multiple Listing Service Statistics.

Cochran Bluff Lane offered

$995,000

Only 2 Lots Remain on the Popular Blue Heron Drive

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Duchesses and Escorts INTRODUCING THE 2023

HISTORY AND PURPOSE

La Fiesta de las Seis Banderas, “The Park Cities Festival Meeting Community Needs,” was founded in 1986 by Lindalyn Adams, 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.

2023 BENEFICIARIES

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

2023 La Fiesta Duchesses

RaeAnne Marie Bradshaw Duchess of Marseilles

Chloe Emmaline Briner Duchess of the Champs-Elysees

Anne Elizabeth Burke Duchess of Fontainebleau

Sydney Harper Chandler Duchess of Monet

Estelle Kristine Cherry Duchess of the Paris Opera

Christina Ann Diehl Duchess of Mont Saint-Michel

Riley Frances Fainter 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 Duchess of Monaco

Mary Frances Anne Jones Duchess of the Republic of Texas

Audrey Downing Leigh Duchess of the Tuileries Garden

Katherine Anne Massey Duchess of Normandy

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 Duchess of Haute Couture

Margaret Grace Morrill Duchess of the Loire Valley

Sarah Cameron Ooley Duchess of the Magnolia

Katherine Clara Owen Duchess of University Park

Frances Evelyn Pierce Duchess of Musée d’Orsay

Riley Preston Rieman Duchess of the United States of America

Courtenay Christianson Sands Duchess of the Arc de Triomphe

Kathryn Bunker Sands Duchess of Provence

Lilly Claire Sealy Duchess of Cannes Film Festival

Mary Margaret Sell Duchess of the Sacré-Couer Basilica

Elizabeth Shea Signor Duchess of Liberte, Egalite, and Fraternite

Alexandra Grace Thomas Duchess of the Eiffel Tower

Sydney English Thomas Duchess of the Notre Dame Cathedral

Katherine Lee Thomason Duchess of Lavender

Mary Margaret Washburne Duchess of the Fleur-de-Lis

Lauren Marie Welp Duchess of the Kingdom of France

Avery Anne White Duchess of the Pris Goncourt

Zoe Renee Wilcox Duchess of Aquitaine

Caroline Sterling Willis Duchess of Paris, the City of Lights

Chloe Faith Wood Duchess of Bastille Day

Photographs by James French Photography

Zachary Anderson

Thomas Ferguson John Kilpatrick David Roberts, Beck Wagoner

La Fiesta Escorts

Frances Fainter of Ellen Jackson of Monaco

McTear Mentzer of Couture

Margaret Washburne of Fleur-de-Lis

Zachary Joseph Anderson Benjamin Thomas Bailey Philip James Beecherl

Blake Winston Bevans

Christian Adams Clark

Robert Hugh Clark III Everett Henry Corson IV

William Matthew Craft Rhodes Chapman Crow Jack Presley Curtis George Cochran Denby II

Alexander Michael Doherty Mack Gray Duvall Philip Hayden Ferguson

Thomas Dewitt Ferguson III

Charles Welling Fielder

John Lawson Florer

Richard Mason Gallas

Grant Gardner Gibson

Erskine McCall Kemp Reid Thornton Kennedy

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

La Fiesta Underwriters

FOUNDER PATRONS

Hilton Anatole Hotel

James French Photography

HERITAGE PATRONS

Judee and Chad Barrett

The Grove Family

Highland Park Village

ARTS PATRONS

Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Burke

Mr. and Mrs. David Alan Hart

The Klesse Foundation

The Saphier Family Foundation

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

CULTURAL PATRONS

Dr. John Burns

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Ooley

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

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

Natalie and Rick Fielder

FTI Consulting

Jennifer Paul and Chuck Higgins

Mr. and Mrs. Clark Hunt

Jaguar Land Rover Dallas

Barbara and Colin Kerwin –Ann Kathryn’s Fund

Dr. Sarah Kong/ Dallas Dental Wellness

Jamie and Jeremy Saylor

Mr. and Mrs. Chad Schieber

Jean and Jason Signor

Tolleson Wealth Management

True North Advisors/

Alicia and Scott Wood

Origin Bank

Allison and Mark Withers/Morgan Stanley

Providence Lane Window Coverings/ Amy Koellner

Christine McKenny of Allie

Beth Allman & Associates

Kim and Greg Miller

Anna and Ryan Moss

Mr. and Mrs. J. Lee Norris

The Pannell Family

Nicole and Stephen Preston

LITERARY PATRONS

Susie and John Adams

Ashley Allen

The Balestri Family

Jean Beasley

Mr. and Mrs.William Beecherl, Jr.

Bibbentuckers Dry Cleaner/

Anna and John Palms

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Patrick Bishop

Cordelia and Tom Boone

Mr. Blake Bozman

Alaina and Jeff Brooks

Mr. Lewis Brown

Lucinda and Barry Buford

Lucinda Buford Real Estate

Leslie and Chuck Carroll

The Casola Family

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Chandler

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

Cheryl and Sam Chantilis

Rita and Cleve Clinton

Shirley Cohn @ Allie Beth Allman

Maura and Tim Costello

Mary Clayton and Russell Crow

Rochelle and Stuart Cullum

Jeannie and Nathan Denton

Lillian and Tony Dona

Berkeley and Jason Downie

Ann and Bob Dyer

Liz and Lane Farley

JoJo and Eric Fleiss

Ellen and Paul Flowers

Mark Freeman

Sara and Daniel Friedman

Jackie and Cole Gahagan

Elizabeth and Eric Gambrell

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

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

FRIEND PATRONS

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.

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

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

Kristen and Whit Roberts

Sealy & Company

The Thurman Family

Mr. and Mrs. Trey Smith TOOTSIES

Tower Street Insurance

Veritex Community Bank

M. White Financial Services, LLC

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

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

Susan Baldwin, Allie Beth Allman & Associates