Schools
Congratulations, Thomas Jefferson High School Class of 2024
Adorned in light blue caps and gowns, the Thomas Jefferson High School class of 2024 received their diplomas and turned their tassels on May 25.
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Congratulations, W.T. White High School Class of 2024
Students at W.T. White High School flipped their graduation cap tassels at the 2024 commencement ceremony at Alfred J. Loos Sports Complex.
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MAPS’ Playhouse ‘More Than Just a Jungle Gym’
Yvette Hightower’s Moody Advanced Professional Studies environmental architecture class at Highland Park High School is closing the academic year by building a playhouse for Dallas CASA’s Parade of Playhouses.
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New HP Indoor Drumline Brings Home Championship
Last year, Highland Park didn’t have an indoor drumline. This year, its performers brought home a championship.
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Thomas Jefferson HS Siblings Head to Midwest Universities
Seniors and siblings D’Erik and Dwayne Nelson are both planning to further their education at colleges in the Midwest after graduation.
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Mermaid Out of Water Story Takes Grace Academy Actors to St. Mark’s
Little actors from Grace Academy brought a big show to the Decherd Hall stage at St. Mark’s School of Texas this spring.
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‘Stressed Out’ Young Poets Earn ‘Jackpot’ of Praise
Beaches or mountains? The young poet opened with a question — exploring in her verses such themes as forbidden love, opposite attraction, and gender contrasts.
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Letter to the Editor: Another Bond Election?
When I was getting ready to have repairs done on my college car my grandfather said, “Watch out, you don’t put good money in after bad.” So, I sold my car. It hurt but it saved me from really goofing up.
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Congratulations, HPHS Class of 2024
Highland Park High School celebrated the graduation of 550 students on May 24 at SMU’s Moody Coliseum.
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Seay Tennis Center to Offer Summer Programs
Young tennis aces can have a smashing good time at HPISD’s Seay Tennis Center this summer.
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Congratulations, Hillcrest High School Class of 2024
This year’s class is the second to graduate under principal Terrence Florie, who described the class as “resilient.” The class of 2024 started high school during the COVID-19 pandemic and during senior year suffered the loss of two students and one coach.
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