Lakita Dockery recuerda cuando era adolescente y caminaba por los pasillos de W.T. White como capitana del equipo de voleibol. Hoy, 15 años después, es la entrenadora de ese equipo y está maravillada por lo mucho que ha evolucionado la escuela. Las palabras “Longhorn Pride” están pintadas en varias paredes, lo que le recuerda el inmenso honor que tiene de llevar al equipo de voleibol varsity a la victoria en la eliminatoria estatal el próximo mes. Es la primera vez desde 2007 que el programa llega a la eliminatoria por dos años consecutivos. Antes de la última temporada, las Lady…
Author: Molly Schrader
Lakita Dockery remembers being in her teens walking the hallways of W.T. White as captain of the volleyball team. Fifteen years later, she’s now Coach Dockery and is in awe of how the school has evolved. The words “Longhorn Pride” are painted on several walls, reminding her of the immense honor it will be to lead the varsity volleyball team to victory at the state playoffs next month. This is the first time since 2007 that the program has made it to the playoffs for two consecutive years. Before last season, the Lady Longhorns had not made it to the…
When Erik G., a senior at the School of Health Professions at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center, gathered with classmates Monday for a school assembly, he was totally unaware that he would be surprised with a $40,000 BigFuture Scholarship from the College Board. To be eligible for the scholarship, students must prove they have “big future” plans post-graduation. The more steps students take toward exploring their options and planning ahead, the more likely it is that the College Board will consider them to win the scholarship. Erik hopes to major in business and minor in science so that he can…
A lo largo de sus estudios, los alumnos se enfrentan a un sinfín de decisiones sobre qué camino seguir y, muchas veces, no conocen a fondo lo que requiere una profesión, ya sea como de empresario, productor ejecutivo o, incluso, funcionario electo. Este pasado martes, por 23.ᵉʳ año consecutivo, el programa nacionalmente reconocido Director por un Día inspiró nuevamente a los estudiantes, cuando recibieron una perspectiva del mundo real sobre sus futuros proyectos. Más de 200 líderes cívicos arribaron a varias escuelas de Dallas ISD para interactuar con estudiantes ansiosos por aprender sobre el mundo profesional. Estos líderes pusieron pausa…
Throughout their school years, students are faced with countless paths to take and are often unsure of the ins and outs of any given profession—be it business leader, executive producer, or even elected official. For the twenty-third consecutive year, the nationally recognized program known as “Principal For a Day” continued to inspire students on Tuesday, providing a real-world perspective for their future endeavors. More than 200 civic leaders were on the ground at several Dallas ISD campuses to interact with students eager to learn about the professional world. Leaders in the Dallas workforce stepped out of their day-to-day routines to…
When Ambryia G. stepped into her South Oak Cliff classroom Tuesday for a group project, she had no reason to expect a high-tech experience that would take her out of her world. Ambryia, an aspiring criminal defense attorney, quickly learned that her school was being gifted with Inspirit Virtual Reality headsets from the College Football Playoff Foundation. “It’s very high tech,” she said. “I thought I was in space. Then I jumped from space to Alaska. And I was sitting in a chair the whole time. You know no one’s going to miss class if they have a VR headset…
Savannah V., deportista de 13 años y estudiante de Rosemont desde kindergarten, mostrará su excepcional talento y su profunda conexión con su herencia hispana en el campo en octubre cuando represente a México en la Copa Mundial de Softbol Femenino Sub-15 de la WBSC en Tokio, Japón. La pasión de Savannah por el softbol se desarrolló en una familia en la que el deporte corre por sus venas. “Mi papá jugaba béisbol, y mi tío también. Es algo que viene de familia”, explica. “Mis hermanos me admiran mucho; mi hermana quiere ser ‘como Savannah'”. Su prima, Aaliyah H., también juega…
Savannah V., 13-year-old athlete and a Rosemont student since kindergarten, will be showing her exceptional talent and deep-rooted connection to her Hispanic heritage on the field in October when she represents Mexico at the WBSC U-15 Women’s Softball World Cup in Tokyo, Japan. Savannah’s passion for softball was nurtured in a family where the game runs in the bloodline. “My dad used to play baseball, and so did my uncle. It kind of runs in the family,” she said. “My siblings really look up to me; my sister wants to be ‘just like Savannah.’” Her cousin, Aaliyah H., even plays…
En una escuela de más de mil estudiantes, es fácil abrumarse y no encontrar el camino. En Seagoville High School, el programa Link Crew pone manos a la obra para moldear la experiencia de preparatoria de los alumnos entrantes a noveno grado. Con el fin de que tomen los primeros pasos con confianza y éxito, el Link Crew, compuesto por estudiantes de último y penúltimo año, da la bienvenida cada año a los nuevos “dragones”, simbolizando así el espíritu de un mentor. Mientras que los adultos desempeñan un papel vital en el fomento de la colaboración con los estudiantes y…
With over 1,000 students, it can be difficult to find your way in a large school. At Seagoville High School, the Link Crew program is shaping the high school experience for freshmen. To ensure their initial steps are met with confidence and success, dedicated junior and senior “Link Crew Leaders” welcome new “Dragons” every year while embodying the spirit of mentorship. While adults serve a vital role in creating relationships with students and a sense of belonging, Marissa Romer, Theater Arts director, believes it is powerful for students to have peers as mentors. “Starting high school is terrifying, but freshmen…