El legado de la banda de marcha de South Oak Cliff, Nu Soul of the South, siempre fue más grande que la música. Este año, 12 estudiantes de último año sumaron a ese legado, pues obtuvieron $2 millones en becas y demostraron que el impacto de la banda va mucho más allá del campo de práctica. Para Mark N., quien irá a South University and A&M College con una beca de $30,000, poder estudiar música después de graduarse es un sueño hecho realidad. “A lo largo de los años, sabía adónde me podía llevar la banda. He visto a muchos…
Author: Molly Schrader
Growing up tossing footballs with her dad and cheering for the San Francisco 49ers, Alyson R. was elated to make her debut on Bryan Adams High School’s inaugural flag football team, only for it to be stolen in an instant. “I was rushing the quarterback and tore my ACL. I heard the pop, fell to the ground, and knew exactly what it was,” she said. “I was bawling and could not walk. It was terrifying because it happened in a second.” After years in soccer, track, and cross country, the senior had finally landed on a sport that felt like…
At Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy at A. Maceo Smith, the Class of 2026, which is made of 54 “brothers,” achieved a 100% college acceptance rate, with $15.4 million in scholarships. The multimillion-dollar total marks the second-highest scholarship amount awarded, paving the way for graduates, including several first-generation students, to attend elite universities like Princeton and Columbia to major in fields ranging from theater and finance to mechanical engineering and nursing. The all-male Dallas ISD magnet school, which focuses on leadership development and academic achievement for young men, is led by Derek Thomas, principal. “Even though I am proud of…
The legacy of South Oak Cliff’s Nu Soul of the South marching band has always been bigger than music. This year, 12 seniors turned that legacy into history, earning $2 million in scholarships and proving the band’s impact reaches far beyond the field. For Mark N., who is headed to Southern University and A&M College on a $30,000 scholarship, pursuing music beyond high school graduation is a dream come true. “Over the years, we’ve known where band could lead you. We’ve seen a lot of upperclassmen get a lot of money,” Mark said. “Quincy Jones went to school for music…
John M., el estudiante clasificado número uno de la generación 2026 de Woodrow Wilson High School, pasó los primeros días de noveno grado sintiendo que tenía muchísimo que aprender. Hoy, cuatro años después, el ganador de la beca Morehead-Cain dice que el éxito se trata de más que solo ser el más inteligente del salón: hay que tener curiosidad también. “Pienso que la curiosidad es lo que me hace quien soy, sea hacer preguntas profundas en clase o hacer investigación fuera de la escuela”, dijo John. “Mis padres y mi familia siempre me alentaron, aun cuando era difícil en primaria…
Class of 2026 valedictorian John M., of Woodrow Wilson High School, spent his first days of ninth grade feeling like he was walking in the footsteps of giants. Four years later, the Morehead-Cain Scholarship winner says success is more than being the smartest person in the room; it’s about being the most curious. “I like to think curiosity is what makes me me, whether asking deeper questions in class or doing research outside of school,” John said. “My parents and family always encouraged me, even if it was a challenge in elementary school when I had to learn how to…
Volvieron a Dallas ISD cuatro estrellas de fútbol americano exalumnos de South Oak Cliff High School, e hicieron de un desayuno en Wilmer-Hutchins Elementary School una poderosa demostración de legado de Dallas ISD. El evento, titulado Más que un momento: la paternidad, el fútbol americano y el poder de la contribución a la comunidad, se realizó en conjunción con All Pro Dad, un programa centrado en el impacto de la participación de los hombres en las escuelas. El jugador Jayvon “JT” Thomas encabezó el evento junto con tres de sus compañeros: Jimmy Wyrick, Abdul Muhammad y Trey Jackson. Los deportistas,…
En William Lipscomb Elementary School, en vez de “buenos días”, los estudiantes de primer grado saludan con un feliz “bonjour”. Estos estudiantes amplían su perspectiva del mundo aprendiendo un segundo idioma y sumergiéndose en la cultura de los países de habla francesa. “Me encanta enseñar en una primaria porque ellos son el futuro, y es importante a su edad ver que la gente en diferentes partes del mundo hacen las cosas de manera distinta”, dijo Kathy Miller, maestra de francés. “No les molesta cometer errores y están muy emocionados por aprender”. Conocida cariñosamente como Madame Miller, a sus clases les…
At William Lipscomb Elementary School, first graders are trading “hello” for “bonjour.” In taking French lessons, students are broadening their worldview by learning a second language and immersing themselves into the cultures of the countries where it is spoken. “I love teaching elementary because they are the future, and it is important at their ages to see that people all across the world do things differently,” said Kathy Miller, French teacher. “They don’t mind making mistakes and are so excited about learning.” Affectionately known as Madame Miller, she brings a rare level of authenticity to her classes. Miller lived in…
Former South Oak Cliff football stars returned to Dallas ISD, turning an early morning breakfast at Wilmer-Hutchins Elementary School into a powerful demonstration of a Dallas ISD legacy. The event, More Than a Moment: Fatherhood, Football, and the Power of Giving Back, was held in partnership with All Pro Dad, a program centered on the impact of male engagement in schools. The morning was headlined by Southern Methodist University cornerback Jayvon “JT” Thomas and three of his fellow Mustangs: Jimmy Wyrick, Abdul Muhammad, and Trey Jackson. The athletes, who led South Oak Cliff to back-to-back state titles, returned to share a…