Emmett J. Conrad High School JROTC cadets returned to Dallas as history-makers for the district. “It feels amazing that I get to cement my name in the Dallas ISD and Conrad history for student excellence,” said Leonardo H., JROTC member. Recently, the team, also made up of Jordan P., Angel C., and Kyan H., traveled to Washington. D.C. to compete in the 2023-2024 JROTC Leadership & Academic Bowl. “It was great to see my cadets compete with some of the best JROTC cadets in the nation,” said Leon Johnson, JROTC instructor. “It was also a blessing to share a moment…
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Como bailarina de toda la vida que en un momento debió recuperarse luego de una lesión, Riah H. entiende lo que significa volver a empezar. “Pasé mucho tiempo sin bailar así que tuve que empezar a un nivel de principiante”, dijo. “Eso fue una gran lección para mí, y aprendí mucho. Sobresalió mucho en el camino, y tuve que volver a empezar”. La estudiante de último año de North Dallas High School fue una de decenas de estudiantes de Dallas ISD quien pasó sus primeros días de vacaciones de verano participando en un taller de baile en W.T. White High…
A lifelong dancer who bounced back from an injury, Riah H. understands what it’s like to start over. “I never really got back out there, so I had to start from the beginner level,” she said. “That was very humbling for me, and I learned a lot. I exceeded so much in my journey, and I had to come back down and start over.” The rising senior at North Dallas High School was one of the dozens of Dallas ISD students who spent their first few days of summer break participating in a dance intensive at W.T. White High School.…
Ser integrante del equipo de drones en School for the Talented and Gifted at Pleasant Grove es más que una ocasión para volar una aeronave —es una oportunidad de conocer nuevas personas. “Creo que lo más gratificante de ser parte del equipo es la conexión. He aprendido de nuevos conocidos y hablado con ellos sobre las competencias de drones y demás”, dijo Jacob H., integrante del equipo de drones. Su compañera Estrella P. coincide con él. “Conocemos a personas de toda el área y hacemos alianzas y compartimos nuestros pensamientos e ideas”, dijo. El programa de drones se ha vuelto…
Orlando Velázquez tiene dos trabajos de tiempo completo: trabaja en la oficina principal de Anne Frank Elementary School, y compite en patinaje artístico sobre hielo. De niño en Puerto Rico, Velázquez se inspiró en probar patinaje luego de ver una película en que un adolescente llegó al nivel competitivo en el deporte. “No conocía el invierno, así que me quedé asombrado cuando mis padres me llevaron a una pista de hielo por primera vez”, dijo. Le encantó ni bien sus patines tocaron hielo. “Me enamoré del deporte porque es un arte que me permite expresarme, expresar mis sentimientos. Me hace…
Being a member of the aerial drone team at School for Talented and Gifted at Pleasant Grove is more than the opportunity to fly an aircraft – it’s a chance to meet new people. “I think the most rewarding part of joining the team is connections. I’ve been able to learn about new people and talk with them about the drone competitions and more,” said Jacob H., member of the drone team. His teammate, Estrella P., agreed. “We meet people from all around the area and are able to make alliances and share our thoughts and ideas,” she said. A…
Orlando Velazquez has two full-time jobs. He works in the front office at Anne Frank Elementary School. He is also a competitive figure skater. Growing up in Puerto Rico, Velazquez was inspired to try figure skating after watching a movie about a teenager who rose to the competitive level. “I didn’t experience winter weather, so I was amazed when my parents took me to an ice rink for the first time,” he said. He was hooked the second his blades hit the ice. “I fell in love with it because it is like a form of art that allows me…
Cuando empiece a estudiar en la Universidad de Yale este otoño, Sofía R. combinará sus dos pasiones: la neurociencia y el teatro. “Es una experiencia única el poder hacer arte y cursos académicos durante el día a la misma vez”, dijo. “Uno adquiere la capacidad de expresarse creativamente o de cualquier otra manera”. De niña, Sofía mostró un interés en ambas disciplinas, y agradece que en Booker T. Washington High School for Performing and Visual Arts haya podido obtener una educación integral que le ha dado la oportunidad de dar el salto de Dallas, Texas, a New Haven, Connecticut. “Muchos…
When she enters Yale University in the fall, Sofia R. will merge her two passions – neuroscience and theater. “It’s really a unique experience getting to do arts and academics during the day — at the same time,” she said. “You get that ability to express yourself creatively and any way you want.” Having been interested in both subjects since she was a kid, the senior at Booker T. Washington High School for Performing and Visual Arts credits her well-rounded high school experience with giving her the opportunity to take the jump from Dallas, Texas to New Haven, Conn. “A…
Sam Tasby Middle School is being recognized for its efforts to invest in brain health across its campus. “Middle school is a pivotal period for brain development,” said Nesha Maston, Tasby principal. “It is important to prioritize our students’ mental and emotional health.” Tasby Middle School is this year’s winner of the Great Brain Gain Middle School Contest. Made possible by the Center for BrainHealth, Tasby received $10,000 that will be used to implement programs that will focus on the importance of maintaining a healthy brain. A total of 10 schools entered the contest, which aims to promote brain health…