community
Dallas Little League, the local affiliate of international Little League Baseball Inc., is currently seeking sponsors to help financially support its annual operating expenses including safe playing equipment, uniforms, umpires, utilities, trophies, publications and insurance for each player. Additionally, many league fields are in need of major renovations. The League, which offers baseball team opportunities to children ages 5 to 16, relies entirely on donor support. To make a tax-deductible contribution, contact Emily Whitzel, 214.328.8215 or ebpepper@sbcglobal.net.
Disabled American Veterans Big D Chapter 57 meets every first Saturday at 1 p.m. at
Teen Community Bible Study meets Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at
The SPCA of Texas runs an injured animal rescue ambulance service to help strays. SPCA will respond to calls in our neighborhood from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Field officers will evaluate injured animals and take them to the SPCA, Highland Park Animal Clinic or an emergency clinic for treatment. 214.651.7387.
schools
Hillcrest High School teacher Loucia Mavrokordatos has been presented with the Texas Exes College of Education Outstanding High School Teacher award. This award recognizes teachers who bring credit to the teaching profession and are highly regarded by their peers, former and current students, administrators, parents and community. Mavrokordatos received $2,250 and a custom-designed bronze sculpture during the Conference on Texas Excellence in Education at The University of Texas.
W.T. White’s Caballeras squad is seeking financial donations to fund 40 members’ tuition to SMU dance camp in June. Members who cannot afford to pay will not be able to attend without assistance. Per person tuition is $240. Any donation is appreciated. Contact Pam Day at 214.317.0378 or pamlo2000@yahoo.com.
T.C. Marsh Middle School is home of the new Junior ROTC National Champions. Thirty-five students participated in the first official middle school national championship recently. Marsh has more than 200 students in its ROTC program, which is directed by David Bates. The program raises more than $10,000 annually to cover equipment and competition expenses. It needs more than $5,000 by Tuesday, May 15. Support funds can be sent to the school at 3838
Hillcrest High School’s UIL One Act Play company advanced to the area competition with its performance of “Paganini;”
students
Members of Hillcrest High School’s Panaders drill team have been named for 2007-08. They are Shamieka Anderson, Elizabeth Cabral, Stephanie Casteneda, Anareli Catalan, Erica Chiles, Priscella Cisneros, Darsheikqua Coleman, Kameshal Cooper, Taylor Cunningham, Lizette Garcia, Nancy Garcia, Stephanie Gore, Ariel Hodge, Turquoise Holt, Jashari Jackson, Rayna Jackson, Karen Montejano, Viviana Munoz, Brooke Pardue, Courtney Pardue, Esmeralda Romero, Rubi Romero, Alex Ruiz, Daniella Samano, Yanemi Sarabia, Melissa Scupham, Madeleine Sherrington, Shannon Speaks, Stephanie Torres, Dulce Velazquez and Alex Villareal.
Several Hillcrest High School students placed in the top rankings at the recent UIL competition, including: Burke Hall: first place for calculator applications, Bea Metitiri: fourth place for calculator applications, Jenny Davenport: second place for editorial writing, Debbi Wolfson: second place for feature writing, Jenny Davenport: third place for feature writing, Ana Olivares: first place of literary criticism, Amanda Goss: second place for literary criticism, Chelsee Cox: fourth place for literary criticism, Ross Shwarts: first place for math, Alex Bauer: second place for math, Bea Metitiri: fourth place for math, Hugo Calderon: fourth place for math, Burke Hall: first place for number sense, Bea Metitiri: fourth place for number sense, Jenny Davenport: third place for news writing, Debbi Wolfson: fifth place for news writing, Chelsee Cox: third place for ready writing, Catalina Cruz: fourth place for ready writing, Burke Hall: second place for science, Nevena Rakonjac: third place for science, Jenn Stein: fourth place for science, Bea Metitiri: fifth place for science, Burke Hall: first place for social studies, Nevena Rakonjac: second place for social studies, Catalina Cruz: third place for social studies, Chelsee Cox: fifth place for social studies, and Catalina Cruz: first place for spelling.
volunteer
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) at the Senior Source is looking for volunteers age 55+ to volunteer with more than 230 non-profit agencies in Dallas and Collin counties. RSVP matches your skills, needs and desires with a volunteer job. Volunteers are generally needed for three hours, one to two days a week. 214.823.5700 or rsvpd@TheSeniorSource.org.
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