News Briefs

The African American Success Initiative partnered with Southern Methodist University Athletics and Physics Department to provide an exciting STEM experience to students. Over 25 schools were invited to participate and approximately 1,000 Dallas ISD elementary and middle school students had the opportunity to see an exciting women’s basketball game between SMU and Texas State. In preparation for the event, students were encouraged to create their own fun STEM related posters to encourage the women’s basketball team to win; SMU won the game! Students participated in a creative half time show that exposed them to the world of STEM. Dr. Fred Olness…

It’s not up for argument: the Skyline High School mock trial team is really good. Skyline took second place in the Texas High School Mock Trial Competition held earlier this month. Skyline was one of four Dallas ISD teams that advanced out of the Dallas Regional Mock Trial competition to participate in the state competition. Hillcrest High School, Woodrow Wilson High School, and the Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet also had mock trial teams advance to the state competition. The Dallas Bar and Dallas ISD Social Studies Department sponsor the Mock Trial Program.

The National Junior Honor Society has returned to Boude Storey Middle School, and Fox 4 has the full story. English teacher Felicia Daniels brought the school chapter of the National Junior Honor Society back to the school at a recent ceremony. Teachers believe the school chapter closed about 10 years ago. At the ceremony celebrating the return of the National Junior Honor Scoiety, Fox 4 Reporter Shaun Rabb served as the keynote speaker. Go here to see the full story from Fox 4.

The Pegasus Film Festival is seeking talented Texas high school filmmakers to submit original films by April 23 for its annual competition, which is open to high school students all over North Texas. This year’s festival is set for Sunday, May 21, at Studio Movie Grill in Dallas, and promises a classic film festival experience with the top submissions being screened for the audience. Scholarships and cash prizes will be awarded to the best films, according to a panel judges. Entries will be accepted until May 3. The promotional video for last year’s event on the festival’s website features students at…