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A legacy of empathy painted at Molina High School
0Brush in hand, Kevin C. is leaving a message on the wall outside Moisés E. Molina High School’s library. Earlier this school year, he began working on a mural, reflecting a sense of hope and identity. “I wanted to give back to my community and giving them hope was the best way to do it,” he said. Through the mural, which is now complete, Kevin hopes his classmates see themselves and are encouraged to embrace who they are. “Students should feel proud of who they are and their heritage,” he said. The mural came together the same way Kevin’s high…
South Oak Cliff marching band seniors earn $2M in Scholarships
0The legacy of South Oak Cliff’s Nu Soul of the South marching band has always been bigger than music. This year, 12 seniors turned that legacy into history, earning $2 million in scholarships and proving the band’s impact reaches far beyond the field. For Mark N., who is headed to Southern University and A&M College on a $30,000 scholarship, pursuing music beyond high school graduation is a dream come true. “Over the years, we’ve known where band could lead you. We’ve seen a lot of upperclassmen get a lot of money,” Mark said. “Quincy Jones went to school for music…
Built different: Juston P.’s legacy at CityLab High School
0“It’s okay to be different because imperfections are the perfections of life,” says CityLab High School, senior Juston P. For him, that belief is more than a quote. It is how he learned to navigate a world that has not always been built with him in mind. In a school defined by individuality and innovation, Juston is leaving a legacy rooted in both. “I hope the legacy I left on this school, and district is that you can be on the spectrum and do what I did or even more,” Juston said. That legacy is already taking shape. Juston is…
Woodrow senior embraces the next chapter
0Class of 2026 valedictorian John M., of Woodrow Wilson High School, spent his first days of ninth grade feeling like he was walking in the footsteps of giants. Four years later, the Morehead-Cain Scholarship winner says success is more than being the smartest person in the room; it’s about being the most curious. “I like to think curiosity is what makes me me, whether asking deeper questions in class or doing research outside of school,” John said. “My parents and family always encouraged me, even if it was a challenge in elementary school when I had to learn how to…