THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN
s the final school bell rings and hallways echo with the last bursts of end-ofyear excitement, there’s a subtle shift in the air. Papers are graded, lockers are cleared, and classrooms fall quiet.
There’s something almost sacred about this transition — a collective exhale after months of routine, deadlines, and structure. The end of the school year is more than a marker on the calendar; it’s a shift in tempo. A slowing down. A change of pace that invites both rest and reflection.
For students, it’s a well-earned break from early alarms and homework, replaced with later mornings, bike rides, camps, or aimless afternoons. For teachers, it’s a moment to step off the treadmill and rediscover the part of themselves not bound to a syllabus or a bell schedule. And for parents, it’s a mix of relief and chaos, balancing the freedom of summer with the logistics of unstructured time.
But more than anything, for everyone, summer is possibility. It’s the season that gently insists
there’s more to life than the rush. More than to-do lists and tightly packed schedules. It reminds us to slow down, to wander a little, to spend time outside without looking at the clock. To embrace the messiness of time off.
That often includes boredom — and that’s not a bad thing. In fact, boredom can be a gift. It creates space for curiosity to creep in, for creativity to stretch its legs. When there’s nothing scheduled, the mind begins to wander, and from that wandering, new ideas are born. Kids find new hobbies, build forts, invent games. Adults rediscover interests long shelved or simply find a moment to sit with their thoughts. In boredom, there’s room to imagine.
This doesn’t mean summer is without its rhythms. There are family vacations and part-time jobs, summer reading, and closet cleaning. But even within those, there’s a looseness. And a chance to reset. There’s a nostalgia that tags along with the season, the way warm air carries memories of childhood, with popsicles on porches, and summer nights that stretch longer than they should. Summer has a way of making even the ordinary feel golden.
So, whether your summer is packed with plans or blissfully unscheduled, may it offer what
the rest of the year so rarely does: time to breathe, to stretch, and yes, to hopefully get a little bored. Because sometimes, in the stillness of summer, we remember who we are beyond the race, we soak in the laughter of the loved ones surrounding us, and we prepare for what comes next.
Spaces for Those Who Expect More
For this empty nester whose college-age boys are back in town (for at least part of the summer), there’s a happy camper bursting at the seams.
Alex Habeeb, Betsy Johnson, Price Johnson, and Zac Habeeb on the 30A coast in Florida.
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Crime Reports April 8 – May 11
April 8
A theft occurred in an exterior area of a property in the 6400 block of Stefani Drive.
A vehicle’s window was damaged, and property was stolen in the 12000 block of Preston Road.
April 9
An individual was assaulted at an ATM in the 5900 block of Forest Lane.
April 10
A theft occurred inside a retail store in the 5500 block of West Lovers Lane.
April 11
A motor vehicle was stolen from a family residence in the 7000 block of Yamini Drive.
April 12
An individual was assaulted in a business parking lot in the 11000 block of Preston Road.
Property was stolen from a motor vehicle in the 11700 block of Preston Road.
April 15
Theft of property occurred in the 5900 block of Royal Lane.
An individual was reported breaking and entering a residence in the 113300 block of Park Central Place.
A motor vehicle’s rear window was damaged, and property was stolen in a shopping area located in the 10700 block of Preston Road.
The keys to a motor vehicle were stolen in the 5300 block of Nakoma Drive.
April 16
A package was stolen from the front porch of a residence in the 5500 block of Wateka Drive.
A motor vehicle was burglarized at a retail parking lot in the 11700 block of Preston Road.
Property was stolen from a residence in the 8100 block of Douglas Avenue.
April 17
A burglar entered a residence through an unlocked door in the 3800 block of Shorecrest Drive and stole property.
An assault causing pain and bruising occurred at a retail shopping center in the 11600 block of Preston Road.
A van was reported stolen from a residence in the 4600 block of Stanford Avenue.
April 18
A motor vehicle was stolen from a residence in the 6400 block of Royal Lane.
April 19
A motor vehicle theft occurred at a residence in the 4400 block of West University Boulevard.
April 22
Property was stolen from an individual at a park located in the 3900 block of Shorecrest Drive.
A theft occurred at a retail store located in the 7700 block of West Northwest Highway.
April 23
A motor vehicle was stolen from the Village of Preston Hollow shopping center.
A motor vehicle was stolen from a restaurant parking lot in the 11900 block of Preston Road.
A motor vehicle was stolen from a shopping center located in the 13000 block of Midway Road.
A theft occurred at a retail store in the 11700 block of Preston Road.
April 24
A motor vehicle was broken into, and property was stolen in the 8300 block of Westchester Road.
April 25
A weapons violation occurred at a TSA checkpoint at Love Field Airport.
An individual entered a residence without consent in the 5800 block of Boca Raton Drive.
A driver fled the scene of a major accident in the 9100 block of Inwood Road.
The front license plate was stolen from a vehicle in the 3800 block of West Northwest Highway.
April 26
A motor vehicle was stolen from a parking lot at NorthPark Center.
April 29
A residence was broken into and burglarized in the 6900 block of Northaven Road.
Property was stolen from a vehicle parked at Preston Hollow Village.
A theft occurred at a vacant residence located in the 7100 block of Blair Road.
A gun was shot at a glass door in the 10600 block of Steppington Drive.
April 30
Property was taken without consent from a retail store in the 11900 block of Inwood Road.
May 1
An individual was recklessly displaying a handgun at a retail establishment in the 12900 block of Preston Road.
A motor vehicle was stolen from a retail shopping center in the 7500 block of West Northwest Highway.
A motor vehicle was stolen from NorthPark Center.
May 2
Property was stolen from a residence in the 7100 block of Lakehurst Drive.
An aggravated assault occurred in the 3900 block of Hawick Lane.
A theft offense occurred at a pharmacy in the 5300 block of West Lovers Lane.
A burglary occurred after the garage of a residence was broken into in the 6700 block of Lupton Drive.
May 3
An individual entered a residence without consent in the 6700 block of Prestonshire Lane.
May 4
A motor vehicle was stolen from NorthPark Center.
May 6
A theft occurred at a residence in the 5800 block of Meaders Lane.
May 7
Property was abandoned in the 6100 block of Stefani Drive.
A firearm was taken without consent in the 6500 block of Dykes Way.
A storage unit in the 8600 block of Thackery Road was broken into and property was stolen.
May 9
Property was stolen in the 5000 block of Wateka Drive after the residence was broken into.
May 10
An assault occurred at a construction site in the 6700 block of Park Lane.
May 11
A vehicle was taken without the owner’s consent in the 5500 block of West Lovers Lane.
Detectives stopped a passenger from flying with a stockpile of cash, seizing the U.S. currency on April 30, and relinquishing it to Homeland Security Investigations at an airport hangar in the 7200 block of Lemmon Avenue.
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Finishing on fire
Talk about going out on top. R. Gerald Turner's tenure as SMU’s president concludes as the university wraps up its ambitious SMU Ignited: Boldly Shaping Tomorrow capital campaign three years ahead of schedule.
With more than 67,500 donors, volunteers and supporters, the campaign exceeded its $1.5 billion goal with more than $1.64 billion raised.
“Since launching in 2021, the SMU Ignited campaign for impact has promoted pioneering research and teaching, support for outstanding students, and the enhancement of our campus and community,” Turner said.
Donors provided 554 new endowed scholarships and fellowships, 37 new endowed academic positions, 23 major new and renovated facilities, and 20 major academic initiatives and institutes – plus contributed to a 59% increase in research expenditures.
ted $30 million to the construction and endowment of the Rees-Jones Library of the American West, plus the gift of the Rees-Jones Collection valued at over $100 million, then continued to make significant contributions for collection enhancement and expenses related to the incorporation of the collection into the SMU library system.
Board of Trustees chair David B. Miller credited the campaign with attracting gifted students and exceptional faculty, supporting bold research, and enhancing academic and athletic facilities.
“As a result of those collective achievements,” he said, “SMU has never had greater momentum, and we are poised to take the University to even higher levels of national prominence.”
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The Moody Foundation gave $100 million – the largest gift in SMU history – to create the Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.
Carolyn and David B. Miller committed $50 million – the largest contribution in SMU history from an alumni family – to support the Cox School of Business.
The Garry Weber Foundation made the largest gift ever to SMU Athletics – $50 million for the Garry Weber End Zone Complex at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.
William S. Spears contributed the largest gift by a non-alum to establish the William S. Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership in the Cox School of Business.
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The Rees-Jones Collection of Western Americana, formed over the past 20 years, consists of thousands of rare books, manuscripts, photographs, maps, and other artifacts dating from the late 17th-century to the mid-20th century.
Construction of the space that will hold it as well as the holdings of SMU’s DeGolyer Library and its complementary special collections broke ground on May 1.
The Rees-Jones Library of the American West will also feature study areas, reading nooks, and a grand reading room. A digitization and conservation lab will preserve rare materials, while a map room and gallery will support hands-on learning. Exhibition and seminar rooms will bring history to life for scholars and visitors.
– Compiled by William Taylor
TOP: A realistic rendering imagines how the future Trevor Rees-Jones Library of the American West might look. BOTTOM. FROM LEFT: Holly Jeffcoat, Elizabeth Loboa, R. Gerald Turner, Trevor Rees-Jones (son); Trevor Rees-Jones, Jan Rees-Jones; David Rees-Jones, David Miller, Brad Cheves, and Russell Martin at the May 1 groundbreaking.. COURTESY SMU
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Hockaday Senior’s Research Makes Detecting Microplastics Easier
Madalena Ritz-Meuret hopes her methods will promote awareness, cooperation
By Isabella Castillo
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Bottles, bags, and other debris — it’s not uncommon nowadays to walk alongside the bank of a river or lake and see piles of trash accumulating.
As these plastics slowly decompose, they have destructive effects on the environment, gradually transforming once pristine urban oases into makeshift landfills.
Sights like those inspired research by Hockaday senior Madalena Ritz-Meuret — research that led to a ground-breaking low-cost method for detecting microplastic particles.
“I noticed that the research around (microplastic pollution) in terrestrial environments had been lagging behind in comparison to aquatic or atmospheric environments,” Ritz-Meuret said. “So, I decided to focus on (soil) for my project.”
Previous methods for detecting microplastics in dirt have been proposed, but often are not publicly accessible, and require costly laboratory equipment and labor-intensive procedures.
However, Ritz-Meuret’s new method can be readily used in educational and daily life settings to raise awareness about plastic pollution.
“My detection method relies on fluorescent analysis with Nile Red dye,” Ritz-Meuret said. “In this type of analysis, Nile Red binds preferentially to the plastics’ surfaces, making them fluoresce or glow when excited by blue light and viewed under an orange filter lens.”
Ritz-Meuret’s method requires very little investment upfront, around $250 or less, and is simple and portable, ideal for field assessments. The method takes approximately 30 minutes for the soil sample to incubate and a few hours for drying the filter paper.
More recently, Ritz-Meuret was able to verify that microplastic particles can also be detected in wet samples, bringing the total detection time down to 30 minutes.
“My technique is most useful when (researchers) are out in the field and want to get a quick and reliable representative view of microplastic pollution in a specific geographic area,” Ritz-Meuret said. “Since it’s inexpensive and easy to handle, it can also be used in large scale citizen projects … it’s an effective way of joining researchers and people in a common cause while informing the public about (microplastic pollution.)”
Ritz-Meuret’s technique was tested thoroughly with soil and lake sediment samples. Her methodology and findings have since been included in Analytical Methods , a lead scientific journal published by the Royal Society of Chemistry.
As part of her independent study project at Hockaday, and with a grant from the Dallas Environmental Education Initiative, Ritz-Meuret has been further investigating her new methodology in wastewater and will be presenting her findings at the 2025 Dallas Water Conservation Environmental Summit.
Madalena Ritz-Meuret uses Nile Red dye, blue light, and an orange filter lens to detect microplastics with fluorescent analysis. COURTESY MADALENA RITZ-MEURET
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By Josh Hickman Special Contributor
The 17th annual Dallas Art Fair brought 93 international exhibitors to the Fashion Industry Gallery in the Arts District and a bold assessment from founder John Sughrue.
The Preston Hollow resident dubbed it an enthusiastic triumph of attendance, sales, and optimism.
“We sold a lot of art, and that’s the hallmark of the Dallas Art Fair,” said Sughrue, who also is CEO of Brook Partners. “We have an incredible collector base that’s getting stronger, wid-
ways it’s the story of the city in the last 20 years.”
The glitzy April 10 VIP Preview hosted by the Dallas Art Fair Foundation benefited the Dallas Museum of Art, Nasher Sculpture Center, and Dallas Contemporary. The foundation’s acquisition program added seven works by six artists from this year’s fair to the DMA’s permanent collection.
“We’re involved in a process of becoming an important international city, and I think that’s about culture,” Sughrue said. “It’s always been a commercial juggernaut here, and at this point in time we
support culture at a rarified level. I see that continuing. Some of these other cities — New York, Chicago, L.A. — they’re in the process of some level of civic suicide.”
Sughrue chuckles now about DAF’s simple beginnings as a desire of his.
“I wanted to go to an art fair,” he recalled. “I found myself in Dallas redeveloping 1807 Ross, where the Art Fair now takes place, and through a friendship with Chris Byrne, who was a gal lerist and art consultant based here, we were naïve enough to try to have an art fair.”
Over the intervening 17 years,
the initial 30 dealers have increased to more than 90, and the fair has grown from its second-floor perch to encompass the entire Fashion Industry Gallery.
“Personally, I love walking around with the DMA curators,” he said of the foundation’s acquisition work. “Over nine years, we’ve probably acquired 60 or 70 pieces. It has added significantly to their permanent collection.”
bring their best work because they want it acquired by the DMA.”
Top international dealers such as Kerlin of Dublin, Perrotin of Paris & Hong Kong, Blouin of Montreal all celebrated 10 years with the fair this year. Also this year, dealers from Australia and South Africa were added to the roster, which only highlights how well-known the DAF is internationally now.
“We have dealers, collectors, and museum professionals who travel to Dallas from six continents,” Sughrue said, noting how after COVID, Dallas didn’t hold a “full-fledged art fair” until 2023. “We’re hitting our stride again.”
FROM LEFT: Visitors take in exhibits during the Dallas Arts Fair. John Sughrue is the fair’s founder. Stephen Abernathy explores one of the exhibits during the VIP Preview on April 10. JOSH HICKMAN, COURTESY, AND EXPLOREDINARY
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4425 Lorraine Avenue in Highland Park offers the best of both worlds. A perfect blend of classic 1939 elegance updated to include all of the modern amenities of today’s high standards of living in perfect harmony with its original design. Steeped in Highland Park architectural history this home comes with the footprints of two prestigious architects, Harwood K. Smith, its original designer and founder of the world renowned firm HKS. HKS now has offices in nine countries and 29 cities performing a wide, comprehensive array of design services. At the time of the design of the 4425 Lorraine Avenue home Mr. Smith lived and worked close by with offices in Highland Park Village and his personal home in the French Streets. His best friend and business partner Harold G. Weil built this home as well as many other homes in the Park Cities. The second important architect to put his mark on 4425 Lorraine Avenue was Pat Spillman who lived in the home with his family for almost 50 years before the current family bought it. Spillman first trained in Chicago under noted modernist architect Harry Weese before opening his Dallas practice designing the J. Erik Jonnson Central Library and UT Southwestern Medical School amongst many other important buildings throughout Texas. This masterpiece, 4425 Lorraine offers 5200
square feet of very livable space flooded with natural light and tasteful pops of color. Significant Interior designers have left their touch on the home in the form of custom designer draperies, wall coverings, carpets, paint, and vintage and new lighting. Every detail of this home has been lovingly curated by the best in the design business. This magically all comes together making it a truly inviting space for relaxation, entertainment and everyday living. Every square inch of this immaculate space is usable. With a total of 5 bedrooms and 5 baths plus extensive family and guest living spaces you will want to experience the delight of every room upon your visit. Each bedroom is of good size and ensuite. In addition to the expansive living and entertainment spaces there is also an abundance of storage. The well thought out kitchen down to the details of a reverse osmosis water system features sleek countertops and top of the line appliances. There is also a whole house water purifier and softener system in place. The expansive formal living room flows seamlessly into the family, kitchen and dining spaces creating an ideal setting for gatherings with family and friends. Formal dining with Gracie wallpaper, antique lighting and custom paint color provides you with a touch of elegant dining before continuing on to the Indoor/outdoor living spaces which create ideal settings for lively summer barbecues and year-round game day parties. Built in grill, pizza oven, heaters, drop down screens and wood burning fireplace are just some of the features of this space added in 2017. Added at the same time, the expansive carriage house and guest quarters are another highlight of the property. The oversized carriage house features a generous amount of storage as well as climate-controlled wine cooler for 300+ bottles. Once again flooded with light the inviting guest house offers over 1200 square feet of living/office space as well as a walk-in cedar closet, plentiful storage and a beautiful bath, beverage fridge and coffee bar. Bespoke impeccable landscaping completes this stunning property. The backyard is turfed and features tailor made raised organic growing beds as well as a custom play structure both to stay or not to your choosing. The custom electric drive gate provides both security and a safe play space. Prominent home blogger The Potted Boxwood recognized the
enchanting endurance of 4425 Lorraine and have featured it on their You Tube and Instagram channels.
4425 Lorraine provides a vibrant community lifestyle unmatched in any other. Highland Park has always been known for its top-drawer police, fire, school and city services. With easy access to airports, the Dallas Arts District and all other prominent points of the metroplex and within walking distance to tony Highland Park village featuring world class shopping and dining experiences. Its a neighborhood where children can walk or bike to Bradfield elementary, several local parks, to Highland Park Village for a cupcake at Bird Bakery, to the city swimming pool and spend the day with friends, pick up a game of basketball at one of the nearby parks or schools, fish in the local streams or walk to Whole foods, the location is unparalleled.
Property values have historically in Highland Park held their own in up and down markets and surpassed those of most other neighborhoods in solid markets. I purchased my first home in Park Cities in the mid 1970’s for $42,000. The lot value of that location is now close to $2,000,000.
Residential real estate here is still very strong. Our firm just experienced their best month ever in April with sales of $468,000,000. Each of my recent listings have sold at or above list with the most recent going well above list immediately with 6 Offers. Another of my recent sales that surpassed its list price was designed by another of our eminent architects, Bud Oglesby. It stayed on the market for several months until several wise buyers recognized its prominence and bid the price over list.
We are a market of limited inventory in a city with tight boundaries. Once these prominent properties are recognized they are snatched up quite quickly at exceptional prices. Having lived and worked in this community for 52 years I have seen remarkable growth and progress. We are a city of unmatched location steeped in architectural history and that is extraordinary. In keeping with the number one rule in residential real estate, location, let 4425 Lorraine be yours at this exceptional price! I welcome an opportunity to show you this enchanting home. Please contact me via text or phone at 214-392-4000 for your private showing.
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FILM TAKES AUDIENCES BACK TO ‘WHEN DALLAS ROCKED’
Kirby Warnock will screen his documentary at The Texas Theatre
By Josh Hickman Special Contributor
Anew documentary prompts a welcome time warp for baby boomers and an eye-opening revelation for millennials and Gen Zers who think nothing cool ever happened in Dallas.
Written, produced, and edited by former Buddy magazine editor Kirby Warnock, When Dallas Rocked is an affectionate tribute to oft-neglected Dallas music history, one just as vibrant as Austin’s, if not more so.
“I am certain there are boomers living in the Park Cities and Preston Hollow who went to concerts in Dallas back in the '70s and would love to hear about this,” he said.
“Kids today probably have no idea how cool their grandparents were in the ‘70s.” Kirby Warnock
Warnock, who was a member of the Rotary Club of the Park Cities for nearly 20 years, served as the PTA president for Hillcrest High School where his children graduated.
COMING SOON
What: a screening of the documentary When Dallas Rocked When: 4 p.m. June 14
Where: The Texas Theatre, 231 W. Jefferson Blvd Online: thetexastheatre.com
Warnock highlights the importance of the emergence of radio station KZEW 98FM in 1973 with John Rody, Ira Lipson, and Jon Dillon.
“When the Zoo came on the air, it was like nothing any of us had heard before,” Warnock recalled. “We just left it on all the time, and they told us where the neat things were happening — a concert coming up or an in-store at Peaches Records. That was pretty much the soundtrack of our lives.”
Warnock chucked at another favorite filmmaking moment.
“I liked Jimmie Vaugn talking about his first gig at the Hob Nob when he’s 13 years old, and they had to plug into the jukebox for a PA system,” Warnock said. “People today have no idea what it was like to perform live back then.”
Since little video or movie film was taken back in the day, much of the history is preserved in the oral tradition and via a plethora of photographs and audio recordings.
‘Do Butterflies Make Butter?’
By Brandall Laughlin
$25.99 (also available in paperback and digital formats) archwaypublishing.com
The author illustrator of this children’s book lives in Oxford, Mississippi, but her parents still live in the Park Cities. Laughlin, graduated from Highland Park High School in 1989 and SMU in 1993. The book was inspired by a question the youngest of her four sons asked in 2005 (He died in a car wreck in 2016). Laughlin will do a book reading and craft program for children ages 18 months and older from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. May 28 at the University Public Park Library.
“Back in the '70s, Dallas was a bigger music town than Austin was, not only because of all the national music acts that came here and hung out, but we had tons of na-
“We had a huge music scene here, and I felt compelled to tell that story while some people were still alive,” Warnock said, explaining the inspiration for the film.
tional record launches here.”
Other area luminaries featured in the film include Stoney Burns (real name Brent Stein), Willis Alan Ramsey, and Angus Wynne.
“One of the things about the music scene back then was you had
‘Nothing But Courage: The 82nd Airborne’s Daring D-Day Mission — and Their Heroic Charge Across the La Fière Bridge’
By James Donovan
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To tell this World War II saga, the critically acclaimed bestselling Dallas author, who’s married to a University Park woman, visited every step of the mission in France, interviewed a dozen 82nd veterans who were there, and tracked down more than a hundred relatives of other 82nd vets for more personal stories and information. Learn more about him at jamesdonovan.net.
‘Joy Prescriptions: How I Learned to Stop Chasing Perfection and Embrace Connection’
By Dr. Tiffany Moon
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Moon, a board-certified anesthesiologist, Bravo’s Real Housewives of Dallas cast member, entrepreneur, and mom of twins first got People
to be there in person to experience it. It was a collective experience,” Warnock noted. “I’m trying to get that to happen again at the Texas Theatre. Pull out your old T-shirts, everybody had T-shirts back then. Hopefully, we’ll see some retro T-shirts.”
Newspapers editors’ attention 2020 with the ways she and her family used TikTok to decompress during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, she claimed her spot among the young adults profiled in that year’s 20 Under 40 section.
In her new book, she explores the pressures of growing up as a Chinese-American overachiever and the deeply personal journey to redefine success — not as a checklist, but as a feeling.
‘The Southwestern Medical District: Prehistory to the Future of Medicine’
Dr. Evelyn Montgomery (with contributions from Robert Prejean) $25
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This history of the Southwestern Medical District of Dallas traces the area’s story from prehistory to the modern world, exploring its development and environmental impact.
– Compiled by William Taylor
“Kids today probably have no idea how cool their grandparents were in the '70s,” Warnock said. “And because our target demographic is like me, 73 years old, we’re screening at 4 p.m. so it will still be daylight when we all drive home.”
CLOCKWISE, FROM TOP: Highland Park’s Willis Alan Ramsey (second from left), who wrote “Muskrat Love,” and others hang out at Mother Blues with John Nitzinger, who is hugging Freddy King. Elvis Costello jams with Delbert McClinton at the Old Warehouse. Jimmie Vaughan and Bugs Henderson perform at Sneaky Pete’s. COURTESY KIRBY WARNOCK
‘Preston
Hollow People’ Applauds
• The 2025 George W. Bush Institute Trailblazer Citation Recipient Tom Luce, founder and chairman emeritus George W. Bush Institute, Texas 2026. Luce’s public service in Texas was distinguished by gubernatorial and legislative appointments to major state positions including Chief Justice of the Supreme Court pro tempore, Sunset Commission, Cancer Prevention and Research Institute, Texas Commission on Judiciary, Chief of Staff of the Select Committee on Public Education, and the Superconducting Super Collider. On the national level, Luce was appointed as Assistant Secretary of Education by President George W. Bush, confirmed by the United States Senate and appointed to The Library of Congress Board by the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.
• Oliver Burke, a student at Greenhill School, for receiving the Washington Crossing Foundation’s Henry M. Rowan Family Foundation Scholarship. The award is presented annually to patriotic high school seniors who are planning careers in government service and are dedicated to serving their school, community, and country. Burke is actively involved with his school community and encourages his peers in academics and extra-curricular activities.
• Lorreine Govea ($1,000), Maria Hernandez ($10,000), Lucero Sanchez ($1,000), and Diana Torres ($3,000), of Thomas Jefferson High School, as finalists and scholarship winners in the Junior League of Dallas’ 12th annual Women LEAD Speech Competition and Awards Ceremony held March 29 at JLD Headquarters. Founded in 2013 by JLD, the Women LEAD (Learn. Excel. Achieve. Dream.) scholarship program was created to assist female high school students in pursuing their dreams of higher education and to create opportunities for future women leaders. Since the program began, the League has awarded 82 scholarships totaling $385,000 to female seniors from three area high schools. The top nine ranked finalists were selected from a highly competitive set of 29 applicants.
— Compiled by Claudia Carson-Habeeb
University of Dallas Brings Chamber Music to Museum of Biblical Art
I have recently become enchanted by concerts of chamber music by the University of Dallas’s Crowley Chamber Trio at the Museum of Biblical Art in Preston Hollow.
On the recommendation of a neighbor, I discovered these convenient, free spring and fall concerts performed by music professors and teachers and followed by a reception with light refreshments, perfect for families, music lovers, or even for a sophisticated date night.
“It’s a little more intimate than a symphonic concert.”
Kristin Van Cleve
Lilting works by the likes of Claude Debussy and Ernst von Dohnànyi are beautifully played by Kristin Van Cleve, violin, Marie-Thaïs Oliver, cello, and Andrey Ponochevny, piano.
“This whole idea was the idea of Marylin Walker,” Van Cleve
said. “Before she retired, she was the director of the music program here for many years. She taught choir, but she loves chamber music. She really wanted us to form this group and promote the university.”
Van Cleve now directs the music program and teaches music history, music theory, and violin as well as directs the chamber ensemble program at UD.
“One of the things that the university doesn’t have, and it really
needs, is a dedicated performing venue,” she noted. “Performing this kind of music, you need a place that had favorable acoustics, and there’s not really a place on campus.”
The Museum of Biblical Art was suggested, and they thought attendees might be interested due to its great art collection and nice performance space.
“We would love to perform at UD,” she added. “The idea was to raise the level of visibility of the program, get people interested,
then maybe we’ll get a performance center someday.”
Starting pre-Covid, the trio has been playing bi-annual concerts at the museum for years now, with preview shows at UD presented beforehand for the students.
“I think chamber music is something people can really relate to,” Van Cleve said. “It’s a little more intimate than a symphonic concert. People can sit fairly close and feel like they’re really almost part of the perfor -
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mance. That’s something that’s really compelling about chamber music and something that our audience really enjoys.”
“We try to perform music that we think people are going to like – music that’s interesting and that we like,” she said. “We’re always trying to reach more people.”
Van Cleve elaborated on a piece by Dohnànyi.
“It’s just the most incredible, passionate, rich music,” she said. “It’s one of my favorite pieces. But I don’t have a favorite. There are so many great works.”
And the trio will get to more of those as it continues bringing attention to UD and its music department.
“The plan is to keep bringing great music to the community,” Van Cleve said. “It’s all about connections and people. Hopefully, we’ll be able to open a performing arts venue, because we have really great student musicians here, and they need a place to perform that reflects what we’re doing here musically and the high level of it.”
Josh Hickman, a Park Cities musician, artist, and author of such humorous novels as “I Am Luney: The Untold Story of The World’s Naughtiest Man,” is a frequent contributor to People Newspapers. Visit joshhickmanbooks.com.
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FROM LEFT: Kristin Van Cleve on violin, Andrey Ponochevny on piano, and Marie-Thaïs Oliver on cello prepare pieces to perform as the Crowley Chamber Trio. COURTESY
LEFT TO RIGHT: Alexandra Billmyre, Austin Holmes, Amy Ford, Ryan Nordhaus*, Rob McAngus*+†, George Parker*, Jim Mueller*•+†, Charlie Hodges*•+†, Abby M. Foster*+, Shane Landers, Kim Meaders, Ravi Mohan, and Maddison Clark
DALLAS GOLFERS HELP SOUTH KOREA GROW PGA PRESENCE
Si Woo Kim, Tom Kim enjoy homecoming at the Byron Nelson
By Todd Jorgenson People newspapers
When Scottie Scheffler and Jordan Spieth were grouped together during the first two rounds of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson in early May, huge galleries watched every shot.
Both PGA Tour stars have been crowd favorites since debuting at the tournament while still in high school — Scheffler at Highland Park and Spieth at Jesuit Dallas.
But a sizable contingent of fans also took a rooting interest in their other playing partner, Si Woo Kim, a South Korea native and Tour veteran who now lives in Preston Hollow.
“Excited for here and excited to play,” Kim said prior to this year’s tournament. “I’m not playing all the time (at TPC Craig Ranch), but I’ve come here like twice a year maybe. It’s close to home.”
Kim, 29, has four wins in more than a decade on the PGA Tour. None have come at the Nelson, although he tied for the runner-up spot behind Jason Day in 2023. He was 15th in this year’s event.
Kim shares a home course with Scheffler at Royal Oaks Country Club, where the two have become friends while playing practice rounds.
“We play in the same money games on weekends. He’s a lot of fun to be around,” Scheffler said. “People don’t realize he is probably one of the funniest guys we have on Tour. Just has really good comedic timing and he is the best.”
There are more Korean golfers on Tour
St. Mark’s, Ursuline, Covenant
with Seoul-based conglomerate CJ Group as the title sponsor last year.
Korea natives have won the tournament four times in the past 12 years, including K.H. Lee back-to-back in 2021 and 2022, and Coppell’s Sung Kang in 2019.
“It’s a home week. That’s always really nice.”
Tom Kim
than ever before and nowhere is that evident more than at the Nelson, which rebranded
Golfers Stay
on
Hoping to join them in the future is Joo-hyung “Tom” Kim, 22, who also recently relocated to Preston Hollow and has played the Nelson in each of the past four years.
His first appearance came in 2022, shortly before he broke through with his first two Tour victories. He finished 17th in that debut and missed the cut this year.
“It’s a home week. That’s always really nice. I have good memories here,” Tom Kim said. “I haven’t really played the best that I could have the last few years, but this was my first appearance before my really big run in ’22, and I think every time I come back I kind of just reflect to those moments — the emotion, the excitement I felt coming in here and playing here.”
Course
Lions upset Kinkaid for SPC title, Bears earn seventh straight TAPPS crown
By Todd Jorgenson People newspapers
Between dynamic drives and precise putting, golfers from private schools in the Preston Hollow area had a stellar season on the links.
Duff McKay led St. Mark’s to a 4A team championship at the SPC boys golf tournament on April 30 at the Golf Club of Houston.
McKay, an Indiana commit, survived a three-hole playoff to earn the individual gold medal for the Lions. Two teammates, Sam Merryman and James Hoak, also finished in the top 10.
St. Mark’s rallied from a fivestroke deficit in the final round to surpass runner-up Houston Kinkaid, finishing with a team score of 305-303—608, or 21 shots better than a year ago at the conference tournament.
Kinkaid was the eight-time defending champion and had won 11 of 12 crowns since the Lions last brought home the trophy in 2011.
Meanwhile, Ursuline prevailed in challenging weather conditions on May 6 to keep its
TAPPS
Ursuline
Scucchi was in third place after the first round but rallied by firing a 34 over nine holes on Tuesday. Scucchi carded a personal best
round of 63 earlier this season on the same course during the Dinosaur Classic, an event that Ursuline won by 20 strokes against public-school competition.
In fact, the state trophy caps a season in which the Bears captured four team titles and finished on the podium in every major tournament this spring.
Other medalists for Ursuline in various tournaments this spring included Heidi Chen, Chloe Rice, and Blayne Harlan. The team is coached by former pro golfer Amy Ruengmateekhun-Mullins.
Also at the TAPPS state tournament, Covenant claimed its third straight 4A boys crown behind a stellar performance by senior Luke Harper. He fired a tournament-best 64 in the first round and held on to win the individual gold medal by three strokes.
Harper (64-71—135) was joined in the top 10 by teammates Pearson Kronbach and his younger brother Brooks Harper. The Knights are coached by Matthew Graham.
golf dynasty intact. The Bears clinched their seventh consecutive 6A state championship after the state tournament in Glen Rose was
shortened to 27 holes because of inclement weather.
senior Bella Scucchi claimed the individual title by shooting 1-under par over two
days at Squaw Valley Golf Course.
St. Mark’s and Ursuline capped their respective golf seasons with team championships. COURTESY
Preston Hollow residents Si Woo Kim (top and bottom left) and Tom Kim are among a growing contingent of South Korea natives finding success on the PGA Tour. CHRIS MCGATHEY
Home & Business
‘FUTURISTIC VERSACE MANSION’
Tron-inspired Bird Streets estate features Ferrari centerpiece
By Claudia Carson-Habeeb claudia.carson-habeeb@peoplenewspapers.com
In a neighborhood where four-car garages are hardly news, a Preston Hollow estate is turning heads with a Ferrari parked, not in the driveway, but in the living room.
The home, inspired by the film TRON: Legacy, was created by Michael Shaun Jackson of Acquiesce Design. Perched in the Bird Streets, the residence delivers a sense of life in an alternate — and over-the-top — reality.
Beyond the ability to display an automotive showpiece, the $4 million home at 5025 Wateka Drive features a dramatic flex space garage showroom, a 1980s-inspired speak-
easy with turquoise tufted fabric walls and zebra carpet, and an outdoor modern oasis. With rounded edge windows and stateof-the-art lighting, the TRON: Legacy influence is felt throughout the home.
And the cultural influences don’t stop with the movie. The study is an homage to Ferrari Formula 1 racing with a photo mural of a dramatic crash covering an entire wall.
“It’s very much a living piece of art. It’s a house that really gets your senses.”
Italian porcelain floors run throughout the home with pops of color contrasting with the bright white floors and museum finish walls.
Pogir Pogir
The living room fireplace showcases white and black granite that stretches to the ceiling and calls to mind Warhol’s amorphous Rorschach inkblot.
Briggs Freeman
Sotheby Listing agent Pogir Pogir, who has a degree in architecture, describes the
home as a “futuristic Versace Mansion.”
While he admits the home is a little on the wild side, Pogir implores house hunters to take a deeper look at the home before rushing to judgment.
“When I look at the architecture of it, the way the house flows and feels altogether, it’s just an interesting experience,” Pogir said.
For future homeowners who may not have a metallic candy-apple-red Ferrari to park in the living room, Pogir suggests the bay can be used as a flex space where kids can play and easily be seen.
“It’s very much a living piece of art,” Pogir said of the home. “It’s a house that really gets your senses.”
Don’t Sell Your Stocks Says SMU Investment Law Expert
The Trump administration’s tariffs on global markets are turning the U.S. bull market into a bear market faster than at any point in modern history.
Despite that observation, Christina Sautter, an investment law expert at SMU’s Dedman School of Law, recommends a patient approach in the unprecedented moment.
“My advice would be to not sell your existing stocks and if possible, buy the dip,” she said.
“We’ve seen over time that markets go up — obviously not steadily but they do go up — so if a retail investor is at the point in their life where they can stay in and they have extra cash to buy, I would buy.”
Sautter, whose research interests lie in corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and technology-powered investing that explores the relationship between markets and corporations, offered guidance for those looking to navigate the current stock trading landscape.
“I’d also consider dollar cost averaging,” she said.
Sautter focuses on new generations of investors’ power to transform corporate governance, analyzing the role of technology and online communications and generational features and affinities.
She has co-authored Mergers and Acquisitions Law , a hornbook published by West Academic Publishing. She also authored chapters in the Research Handbook on Mergers & Acquisitions, Feminist Judgments: Corporate Law Rewritten , and A Research Agenda for Corporate Law
Her M&A scholarship is focused on the sale process of publicly traded companies and the intersection of fiduciary duties and deal terms.
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Claudia Carson-Habeeb
CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: The $4 million home on Wateka Drive features a flex space garage showroom, a speakeasy with turquoise tufted fabric walls and zebra carpet, and a modern outdoor
Christina Sautter. COURTESY
Window Treatments, Part 2
Consider hard options: shades, blinds, shutters
If you’re trying to decide between hard and soft window treatments, consider the following. Do you need to protect your colorful furnishings from the sun? Will glare make it difficult for you to watch TV? Do you want to lower heating costs by insulating your windows? If the answer to any of these questions is “yes,” you may want to install hard window treatments, like blinds, shades, or shutters, rather than drapes or curtains.
Shades
Shades offer privacy, light control, and a clean-cut look. Roller shades are a good choice for contemporary homes because of their minimalist appearance; meanwhile, woven and wood shades fit
with casual chic and rustic rooms. Cloth shades, such as Roman shades or balloon shades, feature the patterns and soft look you normally get with drapery. One brand of grass cloth shades, Conrad Shades, is only available through interior designers. These shades are custom-woven to fit the size of your window.
Blinds
Unlike shades, blinds can be tilted with louvers to let in light at an angle. Blinds are usually made of either aluminum, wood, or fauxwood. Wood blinds are classic and suit many different decorating styles. Faux wood blinds will not warp over time, so they are a smart choice for people living in high humidity climates. A good rule of thumb is that the slat size should match the size of your window: large slats for large windows, and small slats for small windows. Two-inch slats are suitable for medium-size windows.
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Shutters
Shutters are made of either wood or vinyl. They’re more of an expensive, long-term option. Unlike blinds and shades, they don’t lift to reveal the view but can be opened out at the hinges from within the window frame. Shutters add sophistication and architectural detail to your windows. Regular shutters and blinds have one inch of space between louvers. Plantation shutters have two to three inches of space, which lets you see more of the view. Taking time to study your options is always worth the effort. A well-dressed window makes a world of difference for your room.
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.
Real Talk: Harrison Polsky
Harrison Polsky began his career as a commercial real estate analyst before transitioning into residential sales, where he discovered his passion for development, new construction, and resales.
“I love being hands-on — creating exceptional spaces from the ground up, while also helping clients navigate the buying and selling process with a strategic lens,” he said.
Today as the principal of Catēna Homes and founder of The Polsky Team at Douglas Elliman, Polsky is leveraging his experience in luxury real estate and development as an emerging industry voice on social media.
transactions, but building homes and guiding clients through the full lifecycle — from concept to closing — has been incredibly rewarding. I would also remind myself that the strongest deals are built on relationships, not just numbers.
He enjoys mentoring aspiring professionals and guiding seasoned developers, investors, and agents.
The Highland Park High School graduate went to SMU, where he earned dual bachelor’s degrees in international economics and philosophy, completed the Cox School of Business Graduate Marketing Certificate Program, and later obtained a master’s in management and strategy.
How did you get into real estate?
Real estate has always been part of my DNA. I started on the commercial side as an analyst, but it wasn’t long before I was drawn into residential, where I could have a more personal impact.
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?
Trust your instincts and lean into your entrepreneurial side earlier.
Early on, I was focused on
Experience a level of luxury living in one of Dallas’ most desired neighborhoods. This is more than a homeit’s a lifestyle. Regal and majestic, this custom beauty situated on over 1.13 acres in Lobello Estates of Preston Hollow is unmatched. Notable elegance defined by its stunning architecture, this 6 bedroom encompasses it all. A grand two level foyer with floor to ceiling glass flanked by the library and formal living. The downstairs master designed for tranquility with
What is the best thing about working in real estate?
It’s the perfect mix of vision, creativity, and execution. Whether I’m developing a luxury home through Catēna or advising a client on a resale, there’s nothing like seeing a vision come to life. I get to help shape communities, solve complex challenges, and deliver value in ways that are both tangible and lasting.
What is your outlook on the Dallas market?
Dallas is on a strong trajectory. The city continues to attract major employers and highnet-worth individuals, which fuels demand for thoughtfully designed, high-end residences. As both a broker and developer, I see the market from multiple angles, and I believe well-located, well-built homes will continue to outperform. We’re investing heavily in Dallas through Catēna Homes because we believe in the long-term fundamentals of this market.
What’s a fun fact about yourself?
I’m a certified rescue diver and have completed five HALO (High Altitude, Low Opening) jumps — an adrenaline-filled experience that definitely keeps you present in the moment.
– William Taylor
a spa-like bathroom features an exquisite soaking tub, shower, 2 large custom walkin closets, vanity area, a private gym, laundry, coffee bar & fridge. Oversized eat-in kitchen island with custom European cabinetry, Miele appliances, two dishwashers, & Miele built-in coffee maker all seamlessly blend for a well appointed sleek design. Outdoor living speaks for itself with expansive greenscape of turf, natural grass, trees and pool offering endless possibilities for relaxation and entertainment.
Harrison Polsky. COURTESY
LEFT: Combining hard and soft window treatments, Conrad shades are framed with patterned drapery fabric. RIGHT: The colors of a patterned. Roman shade match with the grays and blues throughout the house. MICHAEL HUNTER AND NATHAN SCHRODER WITH DESIGN BY MARGARET CHAMBERS
Schools
GRACE ACADEMY DELIVERS
‘SUPERCALIFRAGILISTICEXPIALIDOCIOUS’ SHOW
Less than 12 miles separate
Grace Academy of Dallas and the Granville Arts Center in Garland — far enough for young performers to chimney sweep audiences away to Edwardian London.
Grace Academy music and drama teacher Vickie Smolek directed the production of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins Jr. with choreography by Jamie Leneau and music direction by Jaime Wentz.
With Ellen Jayroe in the title role, the March 20 and 21
performances showcased the acting, singing, and dancing talents of 41 elementary and middle school students. Parents designed costumes, curated props, and created sets.
Other prominent cast members included Andrew Thieme as Bert, Liam Oliver and Mackenzie Pridgen as Michael and Jane Banks, Santiago Garcia and Haylee Jorgensen as George and Winifred Banks, Sawyer Mayya as Mr. Bank’s boss, and Hilton Clarke as The Bird Woman. – Compiled by staff
Good Shepherd’s Young Poets Triumph With ‘Their Expectations’
To rhyme or speak in free verse, that was the challenge.
Either way, eighth graders competing in the fourth annual Good Shepherd Episcopal School Poetry Slam needed to present on a topic important to them for 90 to 180 seconds and employ at least three different literary devices such as similes, metaphors, or alliteration. After two weeks of prepara -
tion, the top poets from each of Elizabeth Schmitt’s English classes advanced to the final round on April 16 with 10 community leaders serving as judges.
“The poets who advanced to the finals worked in and out of class to prepare and polish their performances,” Schmitt said. “Their dedication, creativity, and courage to perform in front of
the judges and their peers truly shone through. I am incredibly proud of each of them.”
Avery Long and Charlotte Williams won with “Their Expectations,” followed by Harper Dickson and Yvie Lampl with “Teachers’ Kids.” Third place went to Stella McClatchy for “Turn, Flip”, and fourth to Caroline McAfee and Cisy Oishei for “Sea Turtles.”
The judges: Dolf Berle, CEO, Nothing Bundt Cakes; Marissa Chaney, executive director-Texas Chapter, Speedway Children’s Charities; Rosaura Cruz, executive director, Junior Players; Laura Rea Dickey, CEO, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit: Dr. Shawnda Floyd, provost/vice chancellor of workforce education, Dallas College; Jenn Hunter, chief im -
pact officer, Big 12 Conference; Kristina Kirkenaer-Hart, director of cultural tourism, Visit Dallas; Molly Mehle, account manager, brand experience and social, LST Marketing; Crystal R. Ross, deputy director, Dallas Park and Recreation; and Kit Sawers, president and CEO, Klyde Warren Park.
– Compiled by staff
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: The Grace Academy cast of Mary Poppins Jr. Ellen Jayroe stars as Mary Poppins. Liam Oliver with The Honeybees SARAH HODGES
KNEELING, FROM LEFT: Avery Long, Charlotte Williams, Caroline McAfee, Cisy Oishei, Stella McClatchy, Yvie Lampl, and Harper Dickson. STANDING: John Holt, Crystal R. Ross, Kit Sawers, Molly Mehle, Dr. Shawnda Floyd, Kristina Kirkenaer-Hart, Elizabeth Schmitt, Laura Rea Dickey, Marissa Chaney, Jenn Hunter, Dolf Berle, and Rosaura Cruz. Judges Panel at the fourth annual Good Shepherd Episcopal School Poetry Slam. COURTESY
Congratulations to the 109 members of Parish’s 19th 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 2025!
College Acceptance List from our Class of 2025
Abilene Christian University
Adelphi University
American University
Arizona State University
Auburn University
Austin College
Austin Community College
Babson College
Barnard College
Baylor University
Belmont University
Boston University
Bryant University
Bucknell University
Butler University
California Polytechnic State University
California Northstate University
California State University, Bakersfield
Carnegie Mellon University
Case Western Reserve University
Chapman University
Clark University
Clemson University
Colgate University
College of Charleston
Colorado College
Colorado School of Mines
Colorado State University
Columbia College Chicago
Columbia University
Concordia University Texas
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas College
Denison University
Drexel University
Duke University
East Texas A&M University
Elon University
Emory University
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Florida Atlantic University
Florida Gulf Coast University
Florida International University
Florida State University
Fordham University
Franklin and Marshall College
Furman University
Gettysburg College
Grand Canyon University
Hampden-Sydney College
Hendrix College
Hofstra University
Houston Community College
Howard University
Indiana University, Bloomington
Kansas State University
Kenyon College
Lake Forest College
Jewish Theological Seminary-List College
Louisiana State University
Louisiana State University, Shreveport
Loyola Marymount University
Loyola University New Orleans
McMurry University
McPherson College
Miami University
Michigan State University
Mississippi State University
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Montana State University
Morehead State University
Morehouse College
New York University
Newman University
Northeastern University
Nova Southeastern University
Oberlin College
Oklahoma State University
Oregon State University
Ouachita Baptist University
Paul Quinn College
Pennsylvania State University
Pepperdine University
Point Park University
Prairie View A & M University
Purdue University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rhodes College
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Rutgers University
San Diego State University
San Francisco State University
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Clara University
Sarah Lawrence College
SCAD: Savannah College of Art & Design
Schreiner University
Southern Maine Community College
Southern Methodist University
Southwestern College
Southwestern University
St. Edward’s University
St. John’s University
St. Lawrence University
Stephen F. Austin State University
Stetson University
Stony Brook University
Sul Ross State University
Syracuse University
Tarleton State University
Temple University
Texas A & M University
Texas Christian University
Texas State University
Texas Tech University
Texas Woman’s University
The Catholic University of America
Tougaloo College
Trinity University
Tufts University
Tulane University
The University of Alabama
The University of Arizona
University of Arkansas
University at Buffalo
University of California, Davis
University of California, Irvine
University of California, Riverside
University of California, San Diego
University of California, Santa Barbara
University of California, Santa Cruz
University of Central Florida
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
University of Colorado Denver
University of Connecticut
University of Denver
University of Florida
University of Georgia
University of Hawaii at Manoa
University of Houston
University of Iowa
University of the Incarnate Word
University of Kansas
University of Kentucky
University of Maryland
University of Miami
University of Michigan
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
University of Mississippi
University of Missouri
University of Nebraska
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
The University of New Mexico
University of North Texas
The University of Oklahoma
University of Oregon
The University of Rhode Island
University of Rochester
University of San Francisco
The University of the South
University of South Carolina
University of South Florida
University of St Andrews
The University of Tampa
The University of Tennessee
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Dallas
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
The University of Texas at San Antonio
University of Toledo
University of Utah
University of Vermont
University of Washington
University of Wyoming
Virginia Commonwealth University
Washington State University
Wayne State University
Wofford College
Xavier University of Louisiana
Youngstown State University
Parish Art Students Spark the Imagination
Origami-themed immersive experience will take visitors under the sea
By Claudia Carson-Habeeb claudia.carson-habeeb@peoplenewspapers.com
Parish Episcopal juniors Elliott Lewis, Marley Martinez, and Sahara Tran were eager to inspire the younger students who would experience their SPARK Art Pop-up exhibit but didn’t realize how much they’d learn about themselves in the process.
The trio, who were selected to participate in the second annual installment of the exhibit, set out to create an origami-themed underwater forest, merging land and water, reality and imagination.
And when they came up with the perfect therianthrope — a “Merdeer,” half mermaid half deer — their creative juices started to flow.
“We didn’t realize how many variables we’d have to consider, including different hues, textures, lighting, and sound,” Sahara said.
After several weekends spent at Meow Wolf, the colorful exhibition came together as an immersive experience that the artists think stretches the imagination into a fantasy land while showcasing their creativity through an area imagined, designed, and built in a single color and theme.
“We included elements like origami fish suspended from the ceiling to give the visitor an enveloping experience,” Elliott explained. “I wanted the kids that come through to realize that art can be greater than a piece of paper, and as it comes alive it can have greater meaning than what first meets the eye.”
Marley, whose dad is an art teacher at Greenhill School, has grown up with art.
“I wanted the kids that come through to realize that art can be greater than a piece of paper...”
Elliott Lewis
“I wanted to create a room I would have been awestruck by when I was a kid,” she said, adding that her love of architecture played a big role in planning out the space.
Classmate Sahara also wanted the room to inspire wonderment.
“At this point, my whole life is consumed in art, and I want people to feel like they are literally in another dimension, truly immersive,” she said.
Encouraged by their teacher, Beka Johnson’s account of reigniting her love of art long after a middle school art instructor had discouraged her pursuit of the medium as a career, the three high schoolers pledged to continue incorporating their passion in future endeavors.
“What I want my students to get out of this, is the pure joy of the process of creating with each other,” Johnson said. “I love watching them collaborate.”
The girls, who showed up on the weekends at 10 a.m. and often worked until 4 p.m., said the time flew when they were working on the project together. Each added to the bigger picture, constantly thinking out loud, and asking themselves, “Is this the right shade? Is this the right material?” Elliott said.
“SPARK! has taught me a lot more than how to expand my artistic talents. I really want to get into advertising and public relations and while we’re creating art, I’m also thinking about what might appeal to the visitor, what elements should we include to
AT A GLANCE
What: SPARK! Dallas partnered with arts and entertainment company Meow Wolf to host SPARK! PRISMATIC: Fantastical Realms Art
Pop-up Experience featuring the creations of students from six area high schools.
When: open weekends from May 31-Sept. 7 https://sparkdallas.org/prismatic/
Participants: Emmett J. Conrad High School
help make our exhibit stand out,” she said.
For Sahara, following the career path of family members had always been in the cards. She is now inspired to add another dimension to that path.
“Everyone in my family does medicine. But lately I’ve been doing a lot of chemistry, and I cannot fathom doing that fulltime … let’s just say I dislike chem a lot but can do art for hours, so I’m hoping to find something that combines my brain and my artistic talents,” she said.
The high schoolers agreed that the project had already been worthwhile as they each experienced personal growth from their participation in it.
“We are now really excited to share our journey into the imagination with budding young artists in the community,” Marley said.
Alice & The Wonderland, Greenhill School
Atlantis, Hillcrest High School
Ethereal Sky, Parish Episcopal School – Underwater Origami Forest, Richardson High School –Purple Quartz Cavern, and Williams High School – Whispers Along the Hollow.
Parish Episcopal School students Marley Martinez, Elliott Lewis, and Sahara Tran with their art teacher Beka Johnson.
COURTESY BEKA JOHNSON
$11.3M
442 acceptances to 118 colleges and universities earned in merit scholarship offers by the 100 member class as self-reported by May 9
college-bound student-athletes AP artists presented hours of community service collectively performed by 100% of class in high school 11,224
10 17 of the class completed AP exams from 32 AP courses 100% of the class members were accepted to four-year colleges 100% chapel services attended by each member of the class over four years 600+
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Volunteers Bring Interactive Spaces to Local Elementary Schools
United to Learn Community Campus Day inspires collaboration and teamwork
By Claudia Carson-Habeeb
claudia.carson-habeeb@peoplenewspapers.com
Colorful paint strokes brought four-square, tic-tac-toe, and checkerboard games to life at Preston Hollow Elementary School’s new interactive playground.
On April 11, as part of United to Learn’s annual Community Campus
Day Project, volunteers assembled at three Preston Hollow-area campuses to create innovative learning spaces and campus upgrades.
After careful planning, students from The Lamplighter School joined volunteers from project sponsors Cresta Fund Management and Lapis Carbon Solutions to help bring the Preston Hollow Elementary space, designed
to support reading, collaboration, and social-emotional wellness, to fruition. Picnic tables and a story walk were also added to the new outdoor social learning area.
Across town, a second group of volunteers, busied with shovels, rakes, and wrenches, created a new outdoor space with raised garden beds, picnic tables, and a sensory board at Gooch Elementary.
Volunteers from Options Clearing Corporation raised company-matched funds while teams of employees collaborated to create a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) classroom to engage students with the outdoors and science.
At DeGolyer Elementary, volunteers created a spirit store featuring school-branded merchandise and
fun incentives designed to encourage success and build school pride. Books and bikes were among the items brought in by project sponsor Comerica and its employees for students to redeem as reward for academic achievement.
Eight additional Dallas ISD elementary schools received upgrades during United to Learn’s Community Campus Program weekend.
CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Volunteers team up to create a spirit store at DeGolyer Elementary. Student volunteers from The Lamplighter School paint game boards at Preston Hollow Elementary. Volunteers build a storage shed to house supplies for an outdoor learning space at Preston Hollow Elementary. SIMON LUNA AND UNITED TO LEARN
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RAIN OR SHINE, CAMP SCORES
HPHS junior teaches youngsters
By Sarah Hodges sarah.hodges@peoplenewspapers.com
Highland Park High School student
Charlton Bradford hopes his basketball camp from May 26 to 29 will be a slam dunk with young players.
“It’s a great, energetic, fun environment to be around,” Charlton said. “And it gets even more fun if you bring friends.”
This will be Charlton’s fourth year hosting the camp that he started with his older brother, Harrison. Harrison is now a student at Texas A&M University, and Charlton is running the camp by himself for the second time.
“It’s really something that I look forward to every year,” he said. “I love getting to know a lot of younger kids in my area, as well as introduce as many people as I can to the game of basketball.”
Charlton aims to make sure campers stay active and have fun. He gives out rewards to keep the campers engaged and
tries to give at least one prize to every child.
Inclement weather doesn’t mean camp will be cancelled. If it rains, campers can work out in an indoor gym. And on hot sunny days, they move their dunks from the court to the pool, where Charlton’s dad helps with supervision.
Last year, the camp’s pool basketball 3-on3 tournament was a hit with young players.
“The goal’s really set low so you can dunk on the rim,” Charlton said. “It was a lot of fun splashing, and swimming, and cooling off in the heat.”
During their morning at camp, young players take breaks from basketball drills and games to enjoy drinks, snacks, and popsicles.
Charlton has been playing basketball for about a decade. He was a shooting guard on the junior varsity A team at Highland Park High School this year and will play varsity basketball as a senior.
“Basketball is a sport that I really love,” he said. “I think that I can do my part for the future of it, to get kids playing.”
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Play ball – Charlton Bradford’s summer basketball camp is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon May 26 to 29 at 3500 Colgate Ave. The camp is open to any incoming fourth through eighth graders, and costs $40 per day, or $160 for the entire session. Charlton also offers private basketball lessons throughout the summer.To find out more, email charlton. bradford22@gmail.com, or text Charlton at 469-766-7630.
Or fish – When you talk about baskets, does your camper think of fish?
Highland Park High School senior Cullum Brown will host morning and afternoon sessions of his fifth-annual fishing camp for any students in kindergarten through fourth grade from June 9 to 12, and June 16 to 19 at Williams Park, 3800 University Blvd. The $150 cost includes rods and bait. Email cullumtbrown@gmail.com to register.
Cullum and partner Dylan Sorrells have racked up three Metroplex Division Angler of the Year wins in the Texas High School Bass Association tournament series, along with the 2021 The Bass Federation Junior World Championship.
summer plans include training with the FBI
By Isabella Castillo People newspapers
A tour of FBI headquarters in Washington, D.C. inspired the summer plans for a University Park teen with an interest in government and law enforcement.
Eric Weinberg, a ninth grader at Highland Park High School, is one of two Texas students selected for the highly competitive 2025 FBI National Academy Associates Inc. Youth Leadership Summer Program.
“One of the agents doing the tour mentioned (the program),” Eric recalled. “It sounded like a
cool opportunity, so I got back home, did some research, and began the application process.”
The immersive eight-day program, held in Quantico, Virginia, brings together 62 standout high school students from across the country.
Participants engage in hands-on training, leadership development, and real-world problem-solving exercises, all led by experienced
law enforcement professionals. Eric’s selection comes as no surprise to those who know him.
He’s actively involved in public service and leadership through his roles in the University Park Youth Advisory Commission and the Highland Park Congressional Youth Advisory Council.
“These clubs are filled with older kids,” Eric said. “Maturity is a big part of leadership,
Letters from Home: A Tradition That Lasts
When my kids were going to summer camp, I always made sure a letter was waiting for them when they arrived.
I would send it a week before camp began. I made it upbeat and encouraging, cheering them on to try new activities, make new friends, and take full advantage of everything camp had to offer.
There’s something uniquely powerful about receiving a letter — especially when you’re away from home, surrounded by new experiences, unfamiliar faces, and exciting challenges.
Writing those letters became part of my daily rhythm. I’d sit down with my coffee, think about what they might be doing that day, and put my thoughts on paper.
I filled my notes with little anecdotes, funny observations, and simple updates, keeping my messages light and cheerful, while avoiding details that might make them feel like they were missing something important at home.
I never mentioned how much I missed them, even though I did.
Then, off to the post office I’d go, determined to make sure my child heard from me as often as possible. Even if they didn’t write back (and often, they didn’t), I knew my letters mattered.
Today, many camps offer digital platforms that allow you to email your camper, with letters printed and delivered daily or the next morning. Some camps even let campers reply through scanned handwritten notes. It’s a gift of convenience that many parents appreciate — but I still strongly encourage mixing in a good old-fashioned handwritten letter.
Handwritten letters often become keepsakes. Someday, your children will look back on those notes and remember not just what you said, but how you said it — your handwriting, your humor, your heart.
and it’s an opportunity to learn from them and even the people running the club.”
Eric is proud to be representing University Park during his time in the program and looks forward to applying what he learns to his everyday life.
“It’s hard to know where I’ll end up in (the future), but I know I’ll be able to take this experience and translate it into being a better leader,” Eric said. “Law enforcement is very applicable in a lot of different areas of life… and I know that kind of knowledge is important and will continue to help me.”
Get creative. Slip in a joke, a riddle, a funny memory, or a doodle. Write from the perspective of the family dog. Even the smallest things can bring joy and spark a smile.
In a world dominated by screens and instant messages, letters are more important than ever. They ask us to slow down, reflect, and connect with real intention. That’s a beautiful gift to give your child — and to yourself.
So, embrace this timeless tradition. Your child will carry your words with them — at camp, and long after.
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.
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Campers practice their skills on the court at last year’s basketball camp. STEVEN BRADFORD
‘Ultimate’ North Texas Camp Guide Includes Many Nearby Options
S. Holland Murphy and Jessica Otte, colleagues at our sister publications D Magazine and D Home, worked their networks of Dallas parents, did a little digging, and came up with what they call the “Ultimate Guide to Camps for Kids” on dmagazine.com.
Several of their picks involve camp operators in or near People Newspapers’ markets. Check them out below. Most of the listings come with added intel from the D editors.
Apex Summer Dance Camps – June 9 – 13, July 14 –18, July 21 – 25 at Apex Dance & Performing Arts, 5706 E. Mockingbird Lane, Suite 240 – apexdanceclasses.com – “(A Lakewood) mom’s daughter loved summer camp at Apex so much, she signed up for year-round hip-hop classes.”
Art Camp at Zhen Music & Arts Institute – weeks starting June 2, June 9, July 14, July 21, and Aug. 4 at Zhen Music and Arts Institute, 4901 W. Lovers Lane –zmaai.com – “The week starts with drawing then moves into 3D sculpture and ends with kids putting brushes to canvas. ‘The projects are just very thoughtful,’ says a Bluffview mom who recommends Zhen.”
Cooper Fit & Fun Camp – June 2 –Aug. 8 at Cooper Fitness Center, 12100 Preston Road – cooperaerobics.com –“They play every sport under the sun, which is manageable in the Texas heat, one East Dallas mom tells us, thanks to the campus’ shady trees and periodic indoor sessions for activities like martial arts.”
Power Up: Robotics Camp! – June 9 –Aug. 1 at the Frontiers of Flight Museum, 6911 Lemmon Ave. – flightmuseum.com.
Hilltop Sports Camp at SMU – June 2 –
July 3 at SMU Dedman Center for Lifetime Sports, 6000 Bush Ave. – smu.edu – “Car lines move slowly, but a University Park mom tells us it’s worth it since the camp is affordable and kids come home thoroughly wiped after having such a blast.”
J Dallas Camps at the JCC – June 9 –Aug. 8 at the Jewish Community Center, 7900 Northaven Road – jdallascamps.org – “Kids love it because they get to swim every day — plus counselors are young, fun, and plentiful. Parents love it because most camps here are offered in three-week blocks, meaning fewer pieces in the summer puzzle.”
Jesuit Summer – June 2 – July 25 at Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas, 12345 Inwood Road – jesuitdallas.org – “In the summer, girls are welcome at the all-
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boys high school, though the most interesting part of Jesuit’s programming is the sports offerings. You’ll find sessions for diving, water polo, indoor rowing, lacrosse, and specialized baseball sessions focused on either pitching, hitting, or catching.”
Kid Art Summer Camp – June 2 – Aug. 22 at Kid Art Dallas, 6705 Hillcrest Ave. –kidartdallas.com – “This is another of the Bluffview mom’s beloved arts camps. For more than three decades, this Snider Plaza studio has been guiding students in their artistic journeys.”
NTPA’s theater and film camps – June 2 – Aug. 8 at North Texas Performing Arts, 12300 Inwood Road, No. 112; ntpa.org.
Parish Summer – May 27 – Aug. 8 at Parish Episcopal School, 4101 Sigma Road – parishplus.org – “Have you
ever read a camp’s offerings and wished they accepted 40-somethings? Alas, you’ll just have to live vicariously through your camper as they try their hand at sketch comedy, upcycled fashion design, and French cooking — just a few of the extensive (and stackable) half-day options.”
Summer at Hockaday – June 2 – Aug. 8 at The Hockaday School, 11600 Welch Road – hockadaysummers.org.
Summer at Lakehill – June 2 – July 25 at Lakehill Preparatory School, 2720 Hillside Drive – lakehillprep.org – “Experienced Dungeons and Dragons adventurers can work on rolling high-level characters, crafty types can go crazy in Duct Tape Madness, and a fishing camp takes kids to the pond at the school’s Environment Science campus.”
Summer on the Hill – May 27 – Aug. 8 at the Greenhill School, 4141 Spring Valley Road, Addison – greenhill.org – “Kids can work on their French, play Barbies, or make stuff on a 3D printer. And while it can be hard to find Dallas summer programs for teens, this camp has many, including photography and UX design.”
Summer the Shelton Way – June 2 –Aug. 1 at the Shelton School and Evaluation Center, 17301 Preston Road – shelton.org – “An Oak Cliff mom says her dyslexic kid loved spending a week studying theater at Dallas’ premiere school for learning differences.”
Ursuline Academy of Dallas – June 2 – Aug. 1 at 4900 Walnut Hill Lane –ursulinedallas.org.
– Compiled by Staff
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COOPER FITNESS INTRODUCES AN ACCELERATED WORKOUT
By Claudia Carson-Habeeb claudia.carson-habeeb@peoplenewspapers.com
When Heather Dubrow, wife of plastic surgeon and television personality, Terry Dubrow, tried Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) during an episode of The Real Housewives of Orange County, I thought it was likely just another “best kept secret” gimmick.
I enjoy staying active, but am not an exercise junkie, and the thought of accelerating the benefits of a workout piqued my interest. So, when the fitness professionals at Cooper Fitness Center invited me to take part in an EMS demonstration session, I thought, why not?
I met with Mary Edwards, Cooper Clinic’s director of fitness, and Dave McGarry, EMS lead fitness trainer. McGarry explained the benefits of EMS, including increasing strength and endurance, increasing energy expenditure during and after a workout due to full engagement of major muscle groups, and accelerating metabolism by adding lean mass and improving body composition.
According to McGarry, EMS uses electrical impulses to stimulate the contraction of the muscles. In the time-efficient 20-minute workout, electrodes are strategically placed within a training suit over all major muscle groups, and the external stimulation, coupled with simple voluntary movement, causes intensified muscle contractions.
“EMS can help engage muscles beyond human capacity and motivation because it
stimulates both fast-and slow-twitch muscles simultaneously,” explained Edwards — the added description of the low-impact workout being “joint-friendly” was music to my ears, and my achy joints.
After squeezing into a dampened garment resembling a wetsuit (McGarry explained that the water in the EMS training suit acts as a conductor, helping electrical impulses reach muscles more effectively),
Father’s Day and Grilling: A Match Made in June
As I think back to Father’s Day when I was growing up, gifts to my dad always involved shirts, ties, and grilling in the backyard.
My husband Randy’s gifts are much more likely to include renewal of his ski pass for the upcoming winter season plus a casual shirt to wear while he enjoys something tasty from the grill.
Dads are fortunate that the day set aside to celebrate their role as fathers coincides with early summer. School is out, the weather is warm and ideal for lounging, trips to the park or a hike, pools are open, and grilling
season is in full swing.
Whether Dad is the grill master or that task falls to another, the options for mouthwatering meals from the grill are almost limitless. Burgers — you bet! Thick, juicy steaks or slowsmoked brisket — definitely! Lemon chicken or seafood — yum!
Instead of heading to the mountains in early June, we’ll celebrate this Father’s Day in Dallas with one of our sons and his sweetheart.
After a busy month of international travel, Randy and I are looking forward to a relaxing day by the pool.
The secret to a truly enjoyable day for both of us is a menu that makes the most of advance preparation, so my side dishes will feature a variety of chilled salads assembled the day before.
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the straps of my suit were tightened — the preparation reminiscent of being secured in a life vest before water skiing.
McGarry explained how the workouts can be customized for each client and can include concentration on a specific area of the body, offering an increased focus on muscle development or on endurance as options for my workout.
After pairing the EMS suit with the app
and entering a few personal questions, including date of birth, height, weight, and current activity level, McGarry adjusted various degrees of impulse intensities to my quads, hamstrings, glutes, abs, back, chest, and arms. The virtual trainer provided prompts for inhaling and exhaling, functional core movements, and common strength exercises including biceps curls, standing crunches, and squats.
My anticipation of the technology doing most of the workout for me while I barely broke a sweat or intensified my breathing was fleeting as McGarry encouraged me to complete my fourth arm set of “water splashing.”
“You’re getting an efficient, low-impact, joint-friendly workout while getting more out of your workout in less time,” explained McGarry, who also cautioned that EMS is no magic bullet and should not be substituted for regular exercise and a healthy diet.
In other words, there’s no putting on the suit, turning on the electric impulses, taking a nap, and waking up looking like Jillian Michaels.
McGarry prepared me for some post-workout soreness, which intensified on day two, but resembled the amount of soreness I’d have after a good leg day.
I’d recommend EMS to anyone wanting to add to the benefits of a workout in a shorter amount of time, who is up to incorporating innovative technology into their fitness routine, or to anyone who just needs some extra motivation — or electrical stimulation — to up their exercise routine.
Grilled Ginger and Lemongrass Pork Loin Chops
4 1-inch thick center cut bone-in pork chops
¼ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon canola oil, plus additional for peppers
1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
1 stalk fresh lemongrass, stem trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
½ inch slice fresh ginger, peeled
1 large clove garlic, peeled and smashed ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Mini sweet peppers (optional)
1 bunch arugula, rinsed and spun dry (optional)
Directions:
Prepare the marinade two hours before grilling. In a shallow dish large enough to
hold the chops, stir together soy sauce, oil, and brown sugar until well combined. Add lemongrass, ginger, black pepper, and stir.
Place the chops in the marinade, turn them over to coat both sides, cover the dish, and chill until ready to cook.
Preheat the grill. When it is hot, remove the chops from the marinade, reserving it for later, and blot the meat with paper towels.
Place the chops on the grill and cook 4 to 5 minutes until they are well seared. Turn them over and cook 4 to 5 minutes more. Flip the chops again and cook 3 to 4 additional minutes on each side, or until an instant read
dads with a recipe I cre ated just for them — bar becued ginger and lemon grass pork loin chops. Thick center cut bone-in pork loin chops are marinated for at least two hours in soy sauce infused with fresh ginger, lemongrass, garlic, and brown sugar. Once grilled, I serve the chops with charred sweet peppers and fresh arugula, providing a color ful, delightful, sweet and spicy backdrop for the savory grilled pork. Arranged on a platter, this dish makes an easy and impressive gift for Dad.
thermometer registers 145 degrees when inserted into the meat.
If desired, slice mini sweet peppers in half lengthwise, remove seeds, and transfer the peppers to a plastic zipper bag. Add 1 tablespoon canola oil, seal the bag, and rub the oil over the peppers. Place them on the grill and cook 6 to 8 minutes until they are soft and charred.
Pour the marinade into a small saucepan and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer 10 minutes so the meat juices in the marinade are thoroughly cooked. To serve, place the chops on a platter, garnish with arugula and charred peppers, and drizzle the meat with the cooked marinade.
4 servings
Christy Rost is a cookbook author, host of ‘Celebrating Home’ cooking videos, and longtime Park Cities and Preston Hollow resident. Her ‘At Home with Christy Rost’ cooking series for Eat This TV Network airs on AmazonFire, AppleTV+, Roku, Samsung TV, and YouTube. Visit christyrost.com for details and recipes.
Guided by Cooper Clinic staffers Mary Edwards and Dave McGarry, Claudia Carson-Habeeb tries out an Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) workout. PAM CZERLINSKY/COOPER FITNESS
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Grandmotherly Guidance Gets Girls Published
Fifth graders Juliana Fresch, Emory Wardlaw author tale of remarkable canine exploits
By Josh Hickman Special Contributor
With the children’s books authored by children on the rise, Preston Hollow fifth graders Juliana Fresch and Emory Wardlaw enjoyed their 2-year co-authoring and publishing project with a little help from Emory’s grandmother.
Now for sale on Amazon, Dogs To The Rescue, is the story of best friends Emma and Angel, whose dog, Sniffer, alerts people at a seaside park of an impending earthquake.
“We were playing with Bear,” Juliana said of Emory’s inspirational new dog. “We were just obsessed with him. That’s kind of what made the story happen.”
The girls, then students at The Lamplighter School, were also inspired by one of Grandma Lavelle Carlson’s children’s books.
“We were bored and playing on this app, Book Creator, and we wrote this little story,” Juliana recalled. “And I thought why don’t we send it to your grandma?”
Carlson came over on Thursdays and Fridays after school to mentor the aspiring authors.
“It was a very nice experience for me,” Carlson said. “My whole world has been built around young children and observing what they can and cannot do. It has been great to go beyond what I normally do to watch young girls take words and work with them.”
Emory noted, “Our art teacher from our old school, Lizzie Bumpas, helped us through half of it, but then she had to focus on just
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“We sat here and talked and made notes,” Emory explained. “The illustrator would draw, and we would color it in, decide what colors we liked and what words we decided
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To be honest, I had nothing to do with it. It’s just a work of love between them and their art teacher.”
Juliana’s mom said to the girls, “I think it taught y’all a lot about trial and error.”
“My whole world has been built around young children and observing what they can and cannot do.”
Lavelle Carlson
we wanted. We took pictures of us in some areas, doing what we wanted it to do.”
Juliana now attends The Hockaday School, and Emory, Episcopal School of Dallas.
“I felt like we were really hands-off,” mother Lisa Wardlaw said, laughing over the moms’ roles. “There was a period where they were meeting every week here to work on it.
“You invest all this time to try to make one thing perfect, and maybe it ends up being more perfect but in a different way,” Jessica Fresch said. “I was shocked when I could go on Amazon and press ‘order.’ Oh, my god, it’s real!”
Carlson still has lessons for her mentees.
“One of the things I haven’t discussed with them a whole lot is marketing,” she said. “You write a book, but you still have to sell it.”
Carlson is encouraging them to do a book signing, which she would attend.
“We talked about what we should do with the money we earn,” Emory said, adding she hopes some book sales might support a dog adoption event. “Because we’re both 11, we don’t need that much money, besides college funds.”
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TOP, FROM LEFT: Juliana Fresch, Emory Wardlaw, and Lavelle Carlson. BOTTOM: Juliana Fresch reads Dogs to the Rescue to a local shelter dog. JOSH HICKMAN/COURTESY
Mourning Comes Early as Caregivers Face Anticipatory Grief
The term “anticipatory grief” may be new to you. However, if you or someone you know is a caregiver, you may be dealing with it without realizing it.
In my role at The Senior Source, I work with a lot of caregivers and see it frequently. In fact, I’ve dealt with it myself, particularly this year as my family has experienced significant losses.
So, what is it, and what are some healthy ways to deal with it?
Anticipatory grief is when we know a loss is coming and we start mourning long before the loss occurs. This anticipation of a loss can be just as real and painful as the grief that follows a loss. This type of grief can particularly impact caregivers as they watch the slow decline of a loved one.
This can show up in thoughts like, “They may never enjoy their favorite meal again,” or “We won’t be able to take that dream vacation together,” or the heartbreaking realization, “They no longer recognize me.”
What can we do about anticipatory grief? Here are six tips that have
helped me, and might help you, too:
Acknowledge it. The first step is recognizing that anticipatory grief is real and valid. Don’t dismiss your feelings or tell yourself you shouldn’t be grieving before the actual loss occurs.
Talk about it. Even if you’re an introvert like me, find someone you trust to talk to. Sharing your feelings can lighten the load and help you process what you’re going through.
Find healthy outlets. Wine
and whiskey are not it. Grief needs an outlet. Find healthy ways to express your emotions through journaling, art, music, exercise, or spending time in nature. Find what works for you and make it a regular practice.
Focus on the present. While it’s natural to mourn the future, try to focus on the present moment. Savor the time you have with your loved one and find joy in small things. Practice self-compassion.
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Be kind to yourself. Grief is a process, and there’s no right or wrong way to feel. Allow yourself to grieve at your own pace.
Seek professional help. If you’re struggling to cope with anticipatory grief, don’t hesitate to seek professional help. Your primary care doctor or therapist can provide support and guidance as you navigate this difficult time.
Holding space for grief is an important part of the caregiving
journey, but it doesn’t have to define it. By acknowledging your feelings, finding healthy outlets, and practicing self-compassion, you can navigate this quiet grief and find moments of peace and connection amidst the sadness.
“This anticipation of a loss can be just as real and painful as the grief that follows a loss.”
If you are a caregiver and need support or have questions, contact The Senior Source’s Caregiver Support Program at 214-823-5700 or csp@theseniorsource.org.
Kimberly Knight, a Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT) and Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), is the caregiver support program director at The Senior Source. The Dallas nonprofit, aiming to enhance the quality of life for older adults in North Texas, helps more than 25,000 seniors and their families annually.
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NorTex Greenscapes
After 11 years of creating and maintaining beautiful landscapes all across Dallas, it’s no wonder that Nor-Tex Greenscapes is one of the most trusted and beloved high-end landscape businesses within the Park Cities and Preston Hollow communities.
Whether it’s a University Park church or an SMU sorority house, owners Nick Sowell and Drew Shafer take great pride in each project they take on and always aim to exceed clients’ expectations.
“First and foremost, we love helping people,” Sowell said. “There is nothing better than getting a call or email from a happy customer letting us know how much they enjoy the look of their landscape.”
Of course, a company is only as good as its people. This is why Sowell and Shafer have meticulously cultivated a well-trained team of employees who are passionate about their work. They’ve seen many employees grow and evolve with the company, and they love tackling new projects together and seeing what else they’re capable of.
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Sowell and Shafer grew up in the Park Cities and are incredibly grateful they now get to serve the neighborhoods they’ve always called home. They maintain their strong ties to the area through support of events such as the Park Cities Fourth of July Parade and the University Park Tree Lighting, as well as charitable events for The Compass School, Hyer Elementary, University Park Elementary, Boone Elementary and Highland Park Presbyterian Day School. They see all of this as a way to give back to the communities that have given them so much.
“We’ve come full circle,” Shafer said. “It’s so fun to now be able to work for and with some of the folks that we went to school with years ago. Our goal is to serve and support this community that we call home.”
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Challah braiding at The Legacy Midtown Park Retirement community resident Lorraine Luskey takes a selfie with Akiba Yavneh Academy seventh graders who spent part of May 8 with the seniors preparing traditional bread in honor of Shabbat, the Jewish day of rest. The Modern Jewish Orthodox school and the retirement community share a longstanding partnership.
Legendary broadcaster visits CC Young Former WSB-TV (ABC Atlanta) anchor Jocelyn Dorsey stood with Korinne Hearn, who once anchored CC Young’s community television program,
during a visit to Dallas on March 24. In recalling her life story, Dorsey told residents about being recruited from Cincinnati to Atlanta, where she became the South’s first Black female news anchor in 1973.
Multicultural Day at The Preston of the Park Cities
Patricia Jones, a resident, and Theodora Quansah, an associate at the Watermark Retirement Community, shared a moment in the photo booth. Residents on March 21 also tried international cuisines and watched about 70 Richardson High School students perform Asian, Hip-hop, Folklorico, West African, and Western dances.
Parkinson’s Walk at Edgemere
Nearly 400 people (and many four-legged friends) turned out on April 12, nearly doubling organizers’ expectations. The event featured a live band, activities and games for children, several vendors, and healthy post-walk snacks and drinks.
– Compiled by William Taylor
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Parkinson’s Walk at Edgemere. CHRIS MCGATHEY
Challah braiding at The Legacy Midtown Park. BROOKE BRYANT
Legendary broadcaster visits CC Young. COURTESY CC YOUNG
Multicultural Day at The Preston of the Park Cities. COURTESY THE PRESTON OF THE PARK CITIES
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APRIL 4
DIFFA Dallas annual Patron Preview Party, Warwick Melrose Hotel. Mita Kher, Navya Jain, and Preethi Elango.
DANNY CAMPBELL
APRIL 8
Texas Woman’s University Dallas Reception, Catherine and Sam Susser’s Preston Hollow home. Brooke Bailey, Stephanie Wilcox, Vickie Yakunin, and Neena Newberry. ANDY PALOS/TEXAS WOMAN’S UNIVERSITY
APRIL 26
Dallas Cotillion Club’s 81st annual Gala and Silent Auction, The Drey Hotel. Shannon Cunningham, Abby Turner, Aly Stokes, Ali Abramson, Elle Grunwald, Logan Angel, and Luciana Prifti.
ANDREW ADAMS
FEB 27
Dallas Historical Society’s Director’s Inner Circle special membership event, the Preston Hollow home of Greg Nieberding and Eddie Ortega. Former First Lady Laura Bush and Karl Chiao.
ROB WYTHE/WYTHE PORTRAIT STUDIO
MARCH 19
Mad Hatter’s Luncheon Judges Reveal Party, ME+EM in NorthPark Center. Therese Rourk and Sara Friedman.
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FEB. 1
Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Junior Symphony Ball “Party With a Purpose,” Gilley’s Dallas. J. Denton Bricker, Kate Davidson, Tanner Krug, Gracelyn Nix, Michelle Miller Burns, Emerson Mayes, and Jack Steed.
JONIKA NIX
APRIL 20
Mad Hatter’s ‘Celebrating Spring in the South’ Luncheon, Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. Jennifer Bridges, Maile Shea, and Monique Callagy.
THOMAS GARZA
APRIL 1
Dallas Service Forum Deep In the Heart of Service Luncheon and Auction, Northwood Club. Bonnie Cameron, Sheree Wilson, Irish Burch, and Carla Austin.
CASH ANGLIN PHOTOGRAPHY
APRIL 11
Junior League of Dallas 2025 Milestones Luncheon, Omni Dallas Hotel. Tandra Allen, Debbie Oates, Peggy Sewell, Alex Snodgrass, Lauren Combest, and Sally Dutter.
TAMYTHA CAMERON
APRIL 4
Women’s Auxiliary to Children’s Medical Center Dallas’ Family Night at Six Flags, Arlington. Claire Arnot, Sarita Francis, Brent Christopher, Meredith Baird, Wynne Brown, and Bessie Doffermyre.
COURTESY CHILDREN’S MEDICAL CENTER
3 Bed | 2 Bath | 3,107 SF Listed for $1,399,000
Rarely available, completely renovated 3 bedroom, 2 bath luxury loft residence with exquisite designer features throughout including Oak flooring on first and
Find a home in beautiful University Park
If University Park is your dream, trust the Allie Beth Allman & Associates team, which year after year has been a leader in finding impressive homes for buyers in University Park. Here are some homes to consider.
The six-bedroom, Mediterranean-inspired estate on a corner lot at 3636 Amherst Ave. has a primary suite is on the first level that opens directly to the pool in a tropical setting. The family living area, adjacent to the kitchen, has a vaulted ceiling and a wood-burning fireplace, and the living room, with a wood-burning fireplace, is ideal for parties.
The five-bedroom home at 4012 Colgate Ave. features a home theater and a wood-paneled office with French doors. The kitchen, which has Viking appliances, opens to the family room, which has wood beams and a fireplace.
Some happy buyers are just about to move into 3625 Caruth Blvd., sold by Allie Beth Allman & Associates on one of the most prestigious streets in University Park.
Allie Beth Allman & Associates agents recently closed on two other exceptional homes in University Park: a fivebedroom home at 3836 Villanova St. and a four-bedroom home at 4029 Southwestern Blvd.
DAVE PERRY-MILLER REAL ESTATE Refined Spaces, Exceptional Details
This stunning Ellen Grasso Homes stone Colonial at 7820 Bryn Mawr Drive (7820brynmawr.daveperrymiller.com) is set on a 70-by-160-foot lot. It is listed by Elliott & Elliott Real Estate Group for $3,775,000.
Zoned to Boone Elementary in HPISD, this beautifully updated 6-bedroom, 6.1-bath home features an openconcept floor plan. Highlights include formal living and dining rooms, a wet bar with wine cooler and ice maker, and a chef’s kitchen with marble counters, double ovens and 6-burner gas cooktop.
The light-filled family room overlooks a private backyard oasis with pool, spa, fireplace, pergola, built-in grill, and turfed yard. Downstairs offers an ensuite guest room, office with private entry, and powder bath. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite includes a sitting area, jetted tub, dual vanities, and walk-in closet, along with a game room and full laundry.
Smart home features, whole-home water purifier, generator, and app-controlled appliances complete this exceptional home.
To schedule a showing, contact Paige Elliott at 214-4789544 | elliott@dpmre.com.
Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate (dpmre.com) is a division of the Ebby Halliday Companies, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, specializing in Preston Hollow, Park Cities, North Dallas, Lakewood, East Dallas, Uptown, Kessler Park, and Farm & Ranch properties.
second levels, custom metal stairway with wood step covers and an etched glass flooring insert. A spacious covered balcony with deck flooring affords stunning views of Uptown and Downtown Dallas. Open kitchen features custom cabinetry, Agate granite countertops and backsplash. A Subzero refrigerator and an 86 bottle wine storage unit, Thermador Over, microwave and warming drawer along Fisher Pykel double dishwasher drawers, make this sophisticated high rise home ideal for entertaining. A first floor guest bedroom with ensuite bath is adjacent to third bedroom currently used as private exercise room fitted with European glass sliding doors. The second level primary room is adjacent to a loft office overlooking the first floor living space. A fully renovated spa-like primary bath features floating custom cabinets with Princess White Quartzite counter tops, an all glass shower and a free standing Cinderella tub. Building amenities include 24-hour front desk staffing, a fitness center and a resort style pool and outdoor cooking area. Two in-garage parking spaces convey with the residence. For more information contact Ani Nosnik.
THE PERRY-MILLER STREIFF GROUP Custom-Built Estate on Over Half an Acre
4529 Crooked is currently being offered for $3,695,000
This sterling location near the top private schools in Dallas offers unmatched luxury in this exquisite Edinburgh custom-built estate, nestled on over half an acre in one of Preston Hollow’s hottest neighborhoods near Strait Lane. A stately setback and striking Lueders limestone façade create an unforgettable first impression.
The home boasts five bedrooms, including a downstairs primary and guest suite ensuring comfort for visitors. Upstairs, three additional ensuite bedrooms accompany a game room with a wet bar, state-of-the-art media room, and a dedicated exercise studio with full-length mirrors. At the heart of the home, the gourmet chef’s kitchen is a culinary masterpiece, featuring Miele, Wolf, and SubZero appliances.
Step outside to your private backyard retreat, where an outdoor grilling station, sparkling pool, spa, and tranquil water features are surrounded by lush turfed and grassy areas. A swing drive to three EV-ready garage bays creates a terrific hard surface play area equipped with basketball goal, completing this stunning estate. Just steps from the Northaven Trail and minutes from top private schools, world-class shopping, dining, and airports, this home offers the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and convenience.
Contact Ryan Streiff (469.371.3008) or Jason Bates (214.673.4268) for more information or visit www. DPMFineHomes.com
EBBY HALLIDAY
EHC Summit 2025 to Take Place at Winspear
Opera House
President of the Ebby Halliday Companies Betsy Cameron, third from left, is shown with EHC Summit 2024 agent panelists Craig Browning of Phyllis Browning Company, Gay Puckett of JBGoodwin Realtors, and Jeremy Fain of Greenwood King Properties.
The Ebby Halliday Companies will once again host its industry-leading, annual EHC Summit at the stunning Winspear Opera House in downtown Dallas.
The exclusive, agent-only event takes place September 10 and brings together professionals from Ebby Halliday Realtors, Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate, and Williams Trew for a day of inspiration, learning, and networking. It’s anticipated that more than 1,000 agents from the three brands will take advantage of this free opportunity to hear from an impressive lineup of nationally renowned speakers.
Last year’s keynote address was delivered by internationally renowned speaker Sylvie di Giusto, who captivated the audience with her talk, “You Have Seven Seconds, Make Them Count.” Di Giusto’s insights into personal branding and first impressions resonated with agents, inspiring them to elevate their approach to every client interaction.
“This exclusive in-house event at a world-class arts venue will once again deliver on its promise to be an inspiring day, and our agents will walk away more empowered and more connected than ever,” says Betsy Cameron, president of the Ebby Halliday Companies. “We are committed to the development of each of our agents and to providing them with what they need to prosper in a competitive marketplace.”
ALLIE BETH ALLMAN
Ultimate Dallas luxury: Incredible estates available now
Allie Beth Allman & Associates agents have been leaders in marketing and selling luxury homes year after year, according to Multiple Listing Service statistics.
The agents of Allie Beth Allman & Associates are there to guide prospective buyers through the market and show them all the dreamiest homes for sale. Here are just three examples of impeccable estates the brokerage represents now.
In the heart of Preston Hollow, a 2021-built masterpiece set on a verdant one-acre lot awaits at 5414 Edlen Drive. Designed by renowned architect Richard Drummond Davis and crafted by Colby Craig Homes, the 13,000-square-foot manor displays timeless elegance with its landscaping and stone exterior, while the transitional interiors feel fashionable and fresh.
For buyers looking in University Park, 3537 Wentwood Drive is a striking property. Brought to life in 2023, the 7,533-square-foot beauty is brimming with enticing designer finishes that elevate everyday moments and special occasions. Just imagine catching up with loved ones around the living room’s fireplace or waking up in your primary suite under a coral-like chandelier.
Want to be the first person to live in a spectacular Preston Hollow home? Perhaps the eye-catching new build unfolding at 4259 Park Lane is for you. Besides providing great privacy, the estate will offer a bright and sleek home spanning 9,115 square feet.
Connect with an agent: https://www.alliebeth. com/roster/Agents
How to live graciously in Highland Park
Find your new home in Highland Park with the Park Cities experts at Allie Beth Allman & Associates.
Trust the experts at Allie Beth Allman & Associates to find you the perfect home in Highland Park. Here are some to consider.
The elegant estate at 3605 Beverly Drive, probably the town’s most prestigious avenue, greets guests with a circular drive behind an electric gate. This Mediterranean-style home with a stucco exterior features a well-designed floor.
On the corner of Beverly Drive and Armstrong Avenue is a French-inspired limestone masterpiece that combines timeless elegance and modern conveniences. The four-bedroom showplace at 4400 Beverly Drive has a grand foyer that leads to an open floor plan.
In a convenient location close to schools and Rodeo Drive-quality shopping at Highland Park Village is the four-bedroom home at 4517 N. Versailles Ave., one of the famed French streets. Relax in the large family room, which has a fireplace, or beside the pool and spa.
A timeless home at 3504 Cornell Ave. has a beautiful entry that will impress, and after dinner, you and your guests can relax in the large family room, featuring a fireplace. The large primary suite has two baths.
Connect with and Allie Beth Allman & Associates expert: https://www.alliebeth.com/roster/Agents
ALLIE BETH ALLMAN
Three ultra-luxury Dallas estates hit the market
With a proven track record for marketing and selling estate-level homes in Dallas, Allie Beth Allman & Associates agents currently are representing several ultra-luxury listings.
DFW area homeowners looking to place their ultra-luxury estates on the market know that Allie Beth Allman & Associates agents are the ones to call. Their sales speak for themselves, and they excel at marketing properties of the highest caliber.
Here are three examples of exceptional addresses they currently represent, all priced at $13 million or above.
Driving past the gates and stepping into the custom-built home at 10331 Strait Lane, crafted by architect Larry Boerder and the builders at Buford Hawthorne, vast yet livable spaces abound across 17,953 square feet. Thanks to the thoughtful use of wood, stone and custom tiles, the rooms wrap you in charm while being impeccably fashionable.
In Old Preston Hollow, 9520 Hathaway St. is a dream whether you want a calming, resortlike lifestyle or to be the favorite hang-out house for your kids and their friends. Award-winning architect Richard Drummond Davis designed the timeless manor, which boasts 16,000 square feet of stylish interiors and sits on almost 1.5 acres. Design enthusiasts can also swoon over 3609 Gillon Ave. in Highland Park. The chic, 8,513-square-foot home gracefully blends classical European sensibilities with modern sophistication. Exquisite fireplaces, arched doorways and vaulted ceilings all invite awe.
New listings and sales in Preston Hollow for 2025
to the luxury agents at Allie Beth Allman & Associates.
If you’re interested in buying or selling a Preston Hollow home, it’s wise to work with experts who specialize in the area. With their proven record and expansive network, Allie Beth Allman & Associates agents are always there to help buyers achieve their goals in this prestigious neighborhood. Discover some of their latest Preston Hollow offerings and sales. Crafted in 2016 and designed by a builder and interior designer for their own family, every detail within 6306 Royalton Drive is meticulous and highend. For avid hosts, the timelessly stylish gourmet kitchen and elegant butler’s pantry are sure to immediately impress.
Traditional architecture and refreshed style merges at 6428 Tulip Lane, where a five-bedroom Tudor has been reimagined impeccably. Still offering character that harkens to a bygone era, the exterior presents inviting grandeur.
Nearby, 6932 Meadowbriar Lane now has new owners to enjoy it. The home, which delightfully unfolds with five bedrooms across 3,670 square feet, is completely updated—making it a move-inready paradise.
The home at 6804 Woodland Drive also has its next stewards, thanks to Allie Beth Allman & Associates. There’s plenty to love about this fourbedroom home, starting with its sophisticated and inspiring interiors.
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Finding the perfect home in Preston Hollow requires the right guide, as many homes there are offered for sale off market, according
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Allie Beth Allman & Associates agents specialize in marketing and selling homes in University Park.
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Luxury Uptown Loft
