En Skyline, en un rinconcito del plantel, se encuentran los estudiantes del único programa de moda de cuatro años de preparatoria en Texas. Sobre las mesas descansan máquinas de coser y los maniquíes visten los últimos diseños creados por los estudiantes. Este año, cuando la colección “All Dolled Up” de Skyline pise la pasarela, se ofrecerá un vistazo a prendas inspiradas por las muñecas infantiles favoritas de los próximos graduados. Así, los estudiantes perpetuarán un legado de décadas una puntada a la vez. “Siempre me gustó dibujar así que se me ocurrió que esta especialización me iría bien. Yo me…
Author: Molly Schrader
Tucked into its own corner, Skyline’s fashion wing is the only four-year high school fashion program in Texas. Sewing machines line open worktables and mannequins stand dressed in the latest student designs. This year, when Skyline’s “All Dolled Up” collection hits the runway, it will showcase clothes inspired by the senior class’s favorite childhood dolls. In doing so, they are carrying forward a decades-long legacy one stitch at a time. “I’ve always liked drawing so I thought this pathway would be a really good fit. My role is sewing the clothes and making sure everything fits well on our models,”…
Before Bambata Tyehimba was designing jackets, shorts, and custom apparel seen across Dallas, he was a student-athlete walking the halls of David W. Carter High School. Growing up in Oak Cliff, Tyehimba attended W.H. Atwell Middle School (now known as Judge Louis A. Bedford, Jr. Law Academy) before choosing Carter for its legacy and strong sense of tradition. “There’s a lot of tradition at Carter, and that was part of my reason for wanting to go,” he said. “It made me who I am today. Life is real, and Carter prepared me for the real world.” A multi-sport athlete in…
Cuando seis estudiantes entraron por primera vez en Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School, no sospechaban que el camino delante las llevaría a algunas de las universidades más selectivas del país. Keyri B., Sofía D., Aida F., Princess T., Cecilia S. y Marisol M. convirtieron siete años de esfuerzo, perseverancia y ayuda de sus mentores en becas completas para estudiar en las universidades de sus sueños. Las seis estudiantes obtuvieron una beca de cuatro años otorgada por QuestBridge, un programa nacional competitivo que ayuda a los estudiantes de alto rendimiento a ir a las mejores universidades, y serán las…
When six new students first walked through the doors of Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School, they couldn’t have known the path would lead them to some of the nation’s most selective colleges. Students Keyri B., Sofia D., Aida F., Princess T., Cecilia S., and Marisol M. turned seven years of hard work, perseverance, and mentorship into full-ride scholarships at their dream schools. Each senior, a first-generation college student, earned a full four-year scholarship through QuestBridge, a highly competitive national program that connects high-achieving students with top universities. They will attend Wellesley College, Boston College, Washington University in St.…
Lo que comenzó como una pequeña línea de cosméticos caseros de Willo S. ahora se está perfeccionando en el salón de clases. A los 11 años, para combatir el aburrimiento durante el 2020, Willo y su mamá comenzaron a investigar cómo hacer brillos de labios desde cero. Juntas ordenaron bases para brillos y aceites, y experimentaron con diferentes fórmulas para crear un producto seguro y de origen natural. “Empezamos a mezclar ingredientes para ver qué funcionaba mejor, y eso tomó mucho tiempo antes de que realmente lanzáramos el producto”, dijo Willo. “Pero tan pronto como comenzamos, sentí que nació una…
What began as Willo S.’s small, homemade cosmetics line is now being refined in the classroom. At 11-years-old, to stave off boredom during 2020, Willo and her mom began researching how to make lip glosses from scratch. Together, they ordered lip gloss bases and oils and experimented with different formulas to create a product that was safe and naturally derived. “We started mixing things around to see what would be best, and that took a long time to do before we actually launched,” Willo said. “But as soon as we started, I felt like I gained a passion for having…
Rodeadas de sus compañeros, Evelyn W. y Anya H. hicieron historia en Dallas ISD al ser incorporadas en la recién establecida sociedad de honor artística de Jesús Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard. La ceremonia de incorporación marcó el lanzamiento del nuevo programa de la Sociedad Nacional de Honor de Arte de Primaria, haciendo de Moroles la primera escuela del distrito en participar. La sociedad, que cuenta con 16 miembros, se yergue sobre tres pilares: estudio de arte, carácter y servicio. Los estudiantes recibieron de recuerdo un pin de membresía y una camiseta. “Me siento muy orgullosa de mí misma”, dijo Anya.…
Surrounded by their peers, Evelyn W. and Anya H. made Dallas ISD history as they were inducted into Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard’s newly established art honor society. The induction ceremony marked the launch of the National Elementary Art Honor Society pilot, making it the first school in the district to participate in the program. The society, which includes 16 members, is built on three pillars: art scholarship, character, and service. As a keepsake of the occasion, each student received a membership pin and a T-shirt. “I was proud of myself,” Anya said. “As someone in theater, you have a…
January is School Board Recognition Month, and Dallas ISD is honoring our nine trustees for their dedication and commitment to the district and its students. The theme this year is “Our Future Is Public,” which exemplifies the critical role our school trustees have in shaping the future of our communities. School board members help connect educational opportunities for our students and the state’s future workforce. Under Dallas ISD Board of Trustee leadership, district elementary and middle schools received top rankings in recent reports from the U.S. News & World Report, received the highest bond rating of a AAA from Kroll…