Building a Better Community
The Preston Hollow Early Childhood PTA donated $5,000 to build a new circular park bench at Preston Hollow Park. The moms group also gave $500 to the Preston Royal Library and another $500 to the Bookmarks Library at NorthPark Center as a thank you for the children’s programs they provide. Pictured: PHECPTA president Jennifer Bryarly and Bookmarks manager Alexandra Burns
One Kid’s Big Idea
Preston Hollow pre-schooler Ava Dahalander, daughter of Jon and Heidi Dahlander, organized a bike rally on her street to help raise money for the American Red Cross. The 5-year-old invited her friends to come over and decorate their bikes and have a parade. The kids raised $76, and an anonymous donor matched the amount, totaling $152 to help victims of recent natural disasters.
At the Car Wash
W.T. White High School students Eloisa Hernandez and Justin Fuentes clown around during a car wash fundraiser for North Dallas Young Life at Forest and Inwood. The event helped raise money for camp.
Principal of the Year
David Peter Chapasko of Preston Hollow Elementary was named Dallas ISD’s Principal of the Year, which included a $2,500 cash award. Chapasko has been an educator for more than 30 years and took the helm at Preston Hollow four years ago. Under his leadership, the school received its first “exemplary” rating from the Texas Education Agency among several other statewide honors.
