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Ohlenburg Named Assistant Principal at McCulloch

August 15, 2019November 15, 2019 Staff Report 0 Comments Amanda Ohlenburg, education, Highland Park, Highland Park Independent School District, Highland Park ISD, McCulloch Intermediate School, MIS, Park Cities, University Park

After starting her career in the Katy Independent School District, Ohlenburg came to Highland Park ISD in 2007 as a kindergarten and first-grade teacher at Armstrong Elementary.

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Ursuline Graduate Takes Love of Service to UT, Microsoft

August 9, 2019November 15, 2019 Jaxx Artz 0 Comments Association of Black Computer Scientists, education, First Bytes, Jacqueline Gibson, Microsoft, schools, Technology, University of Texas, Ursuline Academy

Inspired by Ursuline to be a change-maker instead of someone who accepts what’s been dealt to her, Jacqueline created UT’s Association of Black Computer Scientists to offer students mentorship and support.

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SMU Student Shares College Friendship Research

August 8, 2019November 15, 2019 Staff Report 0 Comments education, Friendship, Page Hurley, Research Day Colloquium, schools, SMU, Tips

With the help of Chrystyna Kouros, SMU associate professor of psychology, and her own research, here are Hurley’s five research-based tips for making and keeping friends in college

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College Friendship 101

August 8, 2019 Staff Report 0 Comments education, Friendship, Page Hurley, Research Day Colloquium, schools, SMU, Tips

When SMU senior Page Hurley transferred to SMU in 2015, she didn’t know a soul, but she soon found new friends in her classes.

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University Park’s STEAM Station Blends Learning and Fun

August 1, 2019November 15, 2019 Jaxx Artz 0 Comments Dallas, dallas steam activities, dallas stem activities, education, La Fiesta, La Fiesta de la Seis Banderas, library, STEAM, STEM, University Park, university park activities for children, University Park Library, University Park Public Library, university park steam, university park stem

The interactive STEAM cart is packed with MagnaTiles, TinkerToys, Keva Planks, Zoobs, and Squigz to aid in childhood education and development.

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‘Shark Tank’ for the Homeless

July 1, 2019November 15, 2019 Timothy Glaze 0 Comments After8tEducate, education, schools, The Harris Center, The Hockaday School, Thomas Jefferson High School

The new residential wing of Dallas’ Fannie C. Harris Youth Center is about to receive a total makeover, courtesy of some local students.

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GALLERY: Go 2019 Scots

June 21, 2019November 15, 2019 Staff Report 0 Comments Class of 2019, education, Go Scots, graduation, Highland Park, Highland Park High School, HPISD, Park Cities, schools, Scots, SMU

Highland Park High School celebrated on May 31 the graduation of its 2019 senior class at SMU’s Moody Coliseum. Graduates crossed the stage and received their diplomas clad in traditional Highland Park blue and gold.

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GALLERY: Congratulations Class of 2019

June 21, 2019 Staff Report 0 Comments Alcuin, education, graduation, Greenhill School, Hillcrest High School, Jesuit, Lakehill Prep, Parish Episcopal, preston hollow, schools, Shelton School, St. Mark's, The Hockaday School, Thomas Jefferson, Ursuline Academy, W.T. White

(ABOVE: The Hockaday School)

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Hockaday Graduate Honored at 70th Class Reunion

June 6, 2019November 15, 2019 Timothy Glaze 0 Comments education, Hockaday, Hockaday Alumnae Association, Mary Ann Hyde, preston hollow, Reunion, schools, The Hockaday Medal Award, The Hockaday School

Mary Ann Hyde was the belle of the ball at The Hockaday School reunion – with a caveat attached. This was no ordinary school reunion.

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Troops 70, 125, 577 Introduce New Eagle Scouts

May 30, 2019November 15, 2019 Staff Report 0 Comments Boy Scouts, Eagle Scout, education, Grace Bible Church, schools, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, University Park Elementary School

These area Boy Scouts have earned the Eagle Scout rank, Scouting’s highest. Doing so typically takes several years and requires earning a combination of 21 or more badges plus a special project.

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Academic Decathlon Takes Third Title in Four Years

May 23, 2019November 15, 2019 Timothy Glaze 0 Comments education, Highland Park Academic Decathlon, Highland Park University, HPISD, schools

The Highland Park Academic Decathlon team is accustomed, by now, to winning championships.