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AlumNow Spotlight: Maria Garcia
0The AlumNow series showcases former students’ post-graduation successes. We recently caught up with Maria Garcia, the Orchestra & Mariachi Arts Academy director at W.E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy. Read about her educational journey at Dallas ISD and how her teachers impacted her to give back to her community. What high school did you graduate from and what year did you graduate? Moisés E. Molina High School in 2001. What is your current occupation? I am the director for the Head Orchestra and Mariachi at Greiner Middle School Exploratory Arts Academy. What made your Dallas ISD education unique? I had dedicated…
Game on – STAG Pleasant Grove aerial drone team shines on national stage
0Being 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…
Skating for the stars – Dallas ISD team member with Olympic aspirations
0Orlando 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…
CI East students electrify their futures at Excell Electric
0Driving in a Dodge Ram at the crack of dawn, Adolfo C. makes his way to his first job at Excell Electric after graduating just a few weeks ago from Bryan Adams High School. He credits owning the Dodge – his second car – to having the opportunity to explore his talents with the company as an intern. “The pay at my age was really good. I saved money to buy school supplies and even managed to buy a truck,” Adolfo said. “I’m only 17, and the fact that I have all this is incredible. I just work hard for…