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Students create supportive spaces at Townview
0As the school year comes to a close, final exams and AP tests bring a familiar wave of stress. But for Suhita S., Tessa M. and Lily K., students at the School for the Talented and Gifted at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center, that is why their work matters. The juniors lead the school’s Mental Health Awareness Club, creating low-pressure, peer-centered spaces where students can relax, reflect, and talk about their feelings. “We know our school can be stressful,” Suhita said. “This is a space where people can talk about what’s happening and feel like they’re not alone.” Throughout the…
Lincoln soccer standout heads to England for college and semi-pro career
0Soccer has always been part of Joe G.’s family legacy. Now, the Lincoln High School and Humanities/Communications Magnet senior is continuing that legacy as the first student in school history to earn a soccer scholarship, taking him all the way to England this fall. He’ll be studying sports business at the University of Central Lancashire. When he’s not in class, he’ll be playing soccer at the historic Moss Rose stadium for Macclesfield Football Club. “I was actually committed to play soccer at another school here, so when they reached out I wasn’t going to respond,” Joe said. “Once I heard…
Where hard work meets legacy
0Kassandra S. has always been surrounded by construction. Growing up in Oak Cliff, her family’s construction business wasn’t just something she heard about; it was part of daily life. Now, she’s preparing to build on that foundation, carrying forward a legacy shaped at home and strengthened through Dallas ISD. Known as “Kass,” she learned early that hard work wasn’t optional. As the youngest and only girl, she said her parents and older brothers held her to high expectations. “My parents and brothers always pushed me to work for everything,” she said. Those expectations, and the example set by her brothers,…
From translating for family to an Ivy League
0For Alan O., the path to his future began at home. Growing up, the Thomas Jefferson High School senior often served as a translator for his mother helping navigate everyday situations that required English fluency. What started as a responsibility quickly became a purpose. Now, Alan is preparing to attend Brown University on a full-ride scholarship where he will study electrical engineering. “I want to create devices that help break language barriers,” Alan said. “That’s something that has always been part of my life.” At Thomas Jefferson, Alan built a path that will take him across the country and into…