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Parents and students will have an opportunity to talk to representatives from various colleges at a college fair on April 7. Parents and students can meet one-on-one with representatives from colleges and universities to discuss admission and financial aid opportunities at their respective institutions.   Register before the fair to make the most of your time onsite and ensure that colleges can follow up with you. Review the list of colleges that will be at the fair. Upon arrival at the fair, pick up a map to find your best-fitting colleges. Counselors will be available onsite to help you determine the colleges that…

The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum will accept applications from 2016, 2017, and 2018 high school graduates for “Camp 43: Leader of One, Leader of Many” now until April 29, 2016. “Understanding the concepts of personal values, principle-based decision making, leadership, and planning for the future are critical for a young person’s success, both professionally and personally,” said Alan C. Lowe, director of the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum. “I think we’ve done an excellent job this year filling Camp 43’s itinerary with wonderful, unique experiences for our students.” Held June 15-17, 2016, 25 high school…

Four Dallas Independent School District high school seniors have been named, by Mary Kay Inc. and the Junior League of Dallas (JLD), recipients of the third annual Women LEAD (Learn/Excel/Achieve Dream) Scholarship Program. The women’s organizations partnered to award $25,000 in scholarships to the female students last month. The 10 finalists from Emmett J. Conrad High School, South Oak Cliff High School, and Thomas Jefferson High School prepared a short speech based on the founding principles of Mary Kay Ash and the essay topic, “How do you make a difference in your community and what drives you to give back?”…

Texans are asked to do four things this week: sweat more, shop healthy, serve their communities and pledge to support a healthier Texas. A kickoff event on Monday, April 4, at Dallas ISD’s Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson Elementary School fulfilled at least the first directive. The initiative is coordinated by nonprofit organization IT’S TIME TEXAS, which focuses on making a healthy lifestyle easier in the state. Students from the school and from campuses in Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD and DeSoto ISD also participated in the kickoff. All the students were encouraged by Baker Harrell, founder/CEO of IT’S TIME TEXAS, and also Michelle Riddell,…