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Building leaders, one habit at a time
0For Mariele M., leadership is all about being a role model. “It means always doing the right thing, even when no one is watching. It means helping others and showing kindness to everyone, even if you don’t know them.” A sixth grader at George H.W. Bush Elementary School, Mariele’s voice can be heard during the morning announcements, a task she takes seriously. “I notify everyone about what they need to know in the morning,” she said. Morning announcements are just one of the responsibilities students at Bush Elementary take on throughout the day. Every classroom has a chart with different…
Dallas ISD names finalists in annual MLK Jr. oratory competition
0Dallas ISD students will once again take center stage in the annual MLK Jr. Oratory Competition, presented by Foley & Lardner LLP. The competition, which celebrates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., invites fourth- and fifth-grade students to showcase their writing and public speaking skills through original speeches inspired by King’s teachings. Each year, students craft and perform three- to five-minute speeches based on a selected prompt. This year’s topic asks competitors to reflect on King’s continued relevance. The prompt is: “As a student of Dr. King’s life, what message of hope do you think he would have…
SOC makes history with fifth straight season to state championship
0South Oak Cliff High School is headed back to the UIL state championship for the fifth straight season, making the Golden Bears one of only eight schools in Texas UIL history to accomplish this rare feat. But for SOC, the milestone is only part of the story. This year, they face the Lions, the same opponent that denied them a win last season, and the Golden Bears are determined to write a different ending. “When it’s five in a row, you don’t really think about how long it’s been,” said Jason Todd, head coach. “It just feels like part of…
Celebrating a banner year of student accomplishments
0Written by Student Activities Department Student Activities achieved a year of remarkable success, with students demonstrating exceptional talent and dedication across a wide array of competitive events. Participants excelled in academic, debate, and various scholastic competitions, securing top placements, scholarships, and national recognition. These outstanding accomplishments highlight the department’s commitment to fostering student growth and preparing them for future success. Schools that advanced to the UIL Academic State Meet: School for the Talented and Gifted at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center School of Science and Engineering at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center Hillcrest High School School of Science and Engineering…