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How the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade became Woodrow Dancers’ stage
0Twenty-two Woodrow Wilson dancers will be among thousands of students across the nation flying out on Nov. 18 for the trip of a lifetime – to perform at the 97th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. For Alberto P., a self-proclaimed Swiftie, yearbook club editor in chief, and musical theater enthusiast, it’s a dream come true. He surprised everyone by making all three of Woodrow’s dance teams this school year, entirely self-taught. Every day, hours before getting ready for school, Alberto’s house has been his own personal dance floor. Spaces like the living room and backyard were fair game, and his family…
Dallas ISD is ‘back in the zone’
0“School Zone Dallas,” the district’s student-hosted television program, is returning after almost a decade, and high school students can audition for their chance to be a part of the award-winning television show on Nov. 11. Students who make it past the audition process will gain several employable skills beyond a career in journalism. School Zone Dallas hosts also learn to become strong communicators and leaders. Previously on KERA-TV (channel 13) and WFAA-TV (channel 8), “School Zone Dallas” featured teachers and students across the district in a 30-minute, magazine-style segment. The show’s premiere in October 2002 garnered more than 10,000 views…
For New Tech High School’s esports captains, gaming is a lifelong passion
0Gaming has been a part of Antonio B.’s life since he and his siblings played “Just Dance” as kids. Today, he is an esports team captain at New Tech High School at B.F. Darell. After three years of being a club member, Antonio has made several friends and gotten out of his comfort zone. “At first I was super quiet. I found a senior who helped me be more outgoing. Then, last year I became captain of the team. It helped me learn how to lead a team and eventually I made friends at other schools. It’s comforting knowing someone…
Dallas ISD to hold first-ever “gaming expo”
0More than just a pastime, esports can be a promising career path for students with the potential to earn a living. Dallas ISD’s aspiring young gamers will get their chance to turn passion into profession at the district’s first “Careers in Gaming Expo” at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 29 at New Tech High School at B.F. Darrell. “This can definitely be a primary job, we want to show them this doesn’t have to be a side job, it can be a hobby or you can go 110% into it and still make a living. It’s not relatively brand new anymore,”…