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McKinney, TX, is set to come alive with the electrifying sounds of Africa at the upcoming African Vibration Music Festival on Saturday, June 29th. This exciting event, presented by Yolk Magic, promises an unforgettable journey into the rich tapestry of African music and culture.

The festival kicks off at 2 pm and continues until 11 pm CDT at District 121 (6731 Alma Road, McKinney, TX). Music lovers can expect a captivating blend of traditional African rhythms with modern influences, creating a unique soundscape that transcends borders and unites the community.

"The African Vibration Music Festival is more than just a concert," enthuses the event organizer, Yolk Magic. "It's a celebration of community, diversity, and the undeniable power of music to connect us all."

Imagine yourself swaying under the summer sky, surrounded by a vibrant crowd grooving to the infectious rhythms of Africa. This is your chance to shed the ordinary and embrace an extraordinary cultural experience. Don't miss this opportunity to create lasting memories!

The festival boasts a stellar lineup featuring some of Africa's most talented artists, including:

  • Thomas Mapfumo
  • Sulu Chimbetu
  • Mokoomba
  • Nsibo
  • Sakidi
  • Tina
  • Niina

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For those seeking a taste of African culture and a night filled with electrifying music, the African Vibration Music Festival is a must-attend event. Grab your tickets, gather your loved ones, and prepare to experience the vibrant energy of Africa right here in McKinney!

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Aguirre Medical Group (AMG), a management services organization (MSO), aims to preserve independent private practice medicine with its proven strategies and solutions that transform business operations and promote sustainable growth and profitability for physicians, enabling doctors to fully focus on what matters most – providing high-quality, patient-first care.  Amidst soaring costs and a national healthcare industry largely dominated by corporations and private investors, AMG establishes partnerships with primary care practices and small provider groups. Its seasoned team creates innovative, scalable and customized solutions tailored to meet individual partners needs and is poised to manage everything from administrative services to the employment and orchestration of non-medical and clinical staff.

“We are not just a service provider, but rather a trusted partner committed to nurturing your practice’s growth and success through efficient practice management. Our collaboration allows physicians to devote themselves entirely to delivering outstanding patient care without the distraction of day-to-day business responsibilities,” said Aguirre Medical Group Founder AJ Aguirre.  “We strive to safeguard the well-being of your patients without compromise, all the while enhancing profitability, optimizing cash flow, and solidifying the foundation of your practice for ultimate success.”

AMG offers a comprehensive suite of support services from sharing lease obligations and adopting non-medical employees to absorbing losses. The team also assists with overseeing the day-to-day management of the clinic and administrative work, including managing the daily workings of the practice, employee timekeeping, answering phones, sending referrals, pulling medical records for providers and trading paperwork between the front office and biller. Administrative services include handling employee payroll and payroll taxes, accounts payable, as well as tracking inventory and ordering vaccines, medical supplies and office supplies.

To learn more, visit www.aguirremed.com, or for more information, email info@aguirremed.com.

 

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Shelton Lower School teacher Jennifer Drake is known as a "team player willing to help in any situation."

Three Shelton teachers and a coach received the 2023-2024 Shelton Parents' Association Recognition Kudos (SPARK) Award at the May 30 Shelton End-of-the-Year Staff Appreciation Luncheon. This is the ninth year that SPA presented the recognition. Awards are based on comments received in the spring parent survey. Each winner will receive a SPARK crystal statue and a check for $500. 

Lower School: Jennifer Drake

Shelton Head of Lower School Christine Davis described Shelton Lower School teacher Jennifer Drake as a team player willing to help in any situation. "Jennifer is always cheerful and flexible, and our division is better for it," Davis said. One Shelton parent commended Drake for being welcoming and encouraging. "She walked alongside us as we transitioned into a new school and environment. She was always accessible to calm any of my fears or my daughter's fears." Another parent said, "Mrs. Drake has a calm demeanor and is patient and kind. She challenged our son unlike any teacher has before."

Middle School: Maria Nikolopoulos

Middle School Head of School Patricia Gallaher described Shelton Middle School teacher Maria Nikolopoulos as a teacher who builds and maintains a solid, meaningful rapport with her students because she takes time to understand their interests and struggles. "She makes students feel seen, heard and valued," Gallaher said. "Some students come to her feeling beaten down, and by the time they leave her room, they begin to believe in themselves. She has warmth, compassion and a sense of humor in the classroom, with high expectations of her students to engage, question and learn from her. She's a team player and is respected by her students and colleagues."

Upper School: Dr. Samantha Cason

Shelton Head of Upper School Jenny Cheatham called Shelton Upper School teacher Dr. Samantha Cason an exceptional teacher and colleague. "Her intelligence and passion for science shine through, and her students truly recognize and appreciate these qualities," Cheatham said. "She's also willing to lend a hand, whether it is to help a student, a fellow teacher or the school community as a whole. We are lucky to have Samantha in our science department."

All Around: Taiesha Olden

Shelton Athletic Director Alan Burt said Shelton coach Taiesha Olden is an organized, dedicated team player. "As the head coach for Cross Country and Track & Field, she is reliable, conscientious, professional and committed," Burt said. "She is also known for her adaptability, cheerful demeanor and her zest for life."

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McRae’s American Bistro & Cocktails serving casual, sophisticated brunch and dinner specials for Father’s Day weekend

McRae’s American Bistro, winner of Culture Map Tastemaker 2024 Best New Restaurant, features Debonair Dads Father’s Day menu specials all weekend long. No matter what day or time you celebrate Dad on his weekend of honor, McRae’s has a menu to tempt all.

Our chef-inspired Father’s Day weekend dinner specials are available Friday, June 14 – Sunday, June16. In addition to our regular menu, we will feature Chicken Fried Venison with goat cheese mashed potatoes and green beans or Lobster & Crab Fusilli.

Celebrating a Father’s Day brunch? McRae’s is the place to be with a weekend brunch special offered on Saturday, June 15 and Sunday June 16. Ribeye Milanese, a Swiss cheese and black forest ham stuffed ribeye, with jalapeno gravy, gouda grits and fruit medley, or Cilantro Avocado Salmon with a fried egg and gouda grits will stand out to the most discerning of dads.

McRae’s also offers a host of unique cocktails specially created for brunch dining or dinner. From House Made Sangria to a Smoked Rum Old Fashioned, our bartenders carefully and expertly create a cocktail to complement each menu selection. We also feature a selection of popular beers and wines.

Our regular menu offerings include savory sandwiches, crafted pizza, and entrees of salmon, chicken, and pork chop options amongst others. See the full menu details online https://mcraesamericanbistro.com/fathers-day/

McRae’s American Bistro with intimate indoor seating as well as a comfortable and inviting patio, makes its home in the eclectic East Dallas neighborhood at 9913 Garland Road, Dallas. Reservations are highly encouraged and can be made online at McRaesAmericanBistro.com. For more information visit us online or call 214-792-9944. Additional parking is available behind the restaurant.

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When the U.S. Open tees up on Thursday, June 13, the perfect place to catch all the action from Pinehurst is Scout, the acclaimed eatertainment destination located at The Statler in Downtown Dallas. With more than a dozen screens, Dallas’ destination for fun guarantees guests the best viewing opportunities.

 

Plus, throughout the Open, from June 13-16, Scout will offer a perfect golf-themed drink special. Each day of the tourney, visitors can enjoy a John Daly for just $10.

 

 

 

The John Daly at Scout features Ketel One vodka with the summery flavors of lemonade and iced tea. It’s the perfect summer sipper for a hot Texas day.

 

During the U.S. Open, guests can enjoy the fun weekly entertainment at Scout as well. On Thursday, June 13, after the tournament ends, guests can participate in Sing it Out Loud Thursday from 8 to 11 p.m. As the tournament wraps on Sunday, visitors can bowl for free and find $2 slices all day!

 

 

Scout

1914 Commerce St.

Dallas, TX 75201

(469) 320-8993

ScoutDallas.com

 

About Scout

Scout, an eatertainment venue with bowling, billiards and arcade games, as well as a robust selection of TVs on which the game is always playing, is open 3 to 11 p.m. weekdays, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Reservations at Scout are recommended and are available on OpenTable.

 

About The Statler

The Statler is an award-winning iconic Mid-Century design masterpiece famed as one of America’s first modern hotels. The Statler brought the limelight back to Dallas with the original 1956 opening that attracted elites from coast to coast and hosted legendary performances by Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, The Jackson 5, and others. With the 2017 reawakening, The Statler is now both a hotel and residences, offering retro-forward style and elevated experiences across 159 upscale guest rooms, 219 luxury apartments, and four uniquely concepted dine and drink venues. The Statler Dallas, Curio Collection by Hilton is managed by Aimbridge Hospitality and part of the Historic Hotels of America; The Statler Residences is managed by Cushman & Wakefield. The Statler was redeveloped and is owned by Centurion American. For more on The Statler please visit www.thestatlerdallas.com and connect with us on Instagram and Facebook.

 

About Aimbridge Hospitality
Aimbridge Hospitality is the world’s leading global hospitality management company. A trusted operator of over 80 globally recognized lodging brands and distinctive luxury and lifestyle assets, Aimbridge delivers compelling results for hotel owners by leveraging proprietary data and insights as an authority in key markets and destinations, while creating exceptional guest experiences. Aimbridge continually strives to set the new standard in hospitality excellence, leading the industry into the future through a wealth of unmatched resources and best-in-class supplier agreements, while recruiting and developing top industry talent in all key verticals and geographies. To learn more, visit www.aimbridgehospitality.com. Connect with Aimbridge on LinkedIn.

 

About Curio Collection by Hilton

Curio Collection by Hilton is a global portfolio of more than 100 one-of-a-kind hotels and resorts in nearly 30 countries and territories. Curio Collection properties offer guests authentic, curated experiences through distinctly local offerings and elevated amenities, while providing the benefits of Hilton and its award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors. Experience a positive stay at Curio Collection by Hilton by booking at curiocollection.com or through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about the brand at newsroom.hilton.com/curio, and follow Curio Collection by Hilton on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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Contact:

Sophia Stoller

Jewish Family Service

Marketing Director

Cell 972-977-1111

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE               

 

Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas Provides Emergency Relief for Recent DFW Storms

 

DALLAS, TEXAS – June 4, 2024 – In response to the recent devastating storms in the DFW area, Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas (JFS) is offering comprehensive support and resources to those affected. We hope you and your loved ones are safe during this challenging time.

 

If you have been impacted by the storms, please reach out to us for assistance. Our dedicated team is available to help you navigate the aftermath and provide necessary relief services.

 

Contact Information:

 

Phone: 972-437-9950 X 375

Location: JFS Northpoint Community Health Center, 12606 Greenville Ave, Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75243

 

Storm Relief Assistance Hours:

 

  • This Week: (June 3 - 7): Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Next Week: (June 10 - 14): Monday, Tuesday, Friday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

 

Medical Service Hours:

 

This Week (June 3 - 7):

  • Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

 

Next Week (June 10 - 14):

  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

Services Available:

 

  • Food Pantry and Emergency Food Assistance: Immediate food supplies are available.

 

  • Emergency Financial Aid: Limited Storm Relief Fund to help with insurance deductibles for homes or vehicles damaged by the storm.

 

  • Crisis Support and Ongoing Mental Health Services: Support for children and teens, parents and caregivers, schools and families, businesses/offices, first responders/community helpers and volunteers, adult behavioral health services, and older adult services.

 

We encourage those affected to visit our clinic or contact us for immediate assistance. Additional online resources can be found at jfsdallas.org/dallasstormrelief

 

 

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Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas is a nonprofit organization providing comprehensive health services that address physical, emotional, nutritional, and financial well-being. Their mission is to provide effective and accessible whole-person care that promotes lifelong self-sufficiency and well-being for the Greater Dallas community. JFS Dallas offers programs to the community such as primary medical care, individual age-appropriate counseling and group support, career and financial coaching, a food pantry, support for older adults, and a Clubhouse for adults with mental illness. Since 1950, they have served anyone, regardless of age, race, religion, or ability to pay. The agency’s services impacted over 16,500 lives last year. Jfsdallas.org

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Outstanding Lead PerformerDamson Chola Jr. (Clebur

High school students, teachers, parents, friends, arts advocates, celebrities and city officials celebrated as winners and scholarship recipients were announced at the 13th Annual Broadway Dallas High School Musical Theatre Awards (HSMTA). The ceremony was hosted by Dallas native and two-time HSMTA winner Haley Dortch and took place live at the Music Hall at Fair Park on Friday, May 24, featuring student performances, award presentations including $65,000 in scholarships, and acceptance speeches from the winners.

 

The Broadway Dallas HSMTA aim to inspire and honor excellence in high school musical theater, and to recognize the importance of musical theater and arts education within the North Texas community. This regional program culminates at the Music Hall with an awards ceremony, modeled after the Tony Awards®, to recognize outstanding musical theater productions and students.

 

The 2024 Outstanding Musical Award went to Rowlett High School’s production of Six and the awards for Outstanding Lead Performer were presented to Damson Chola Jr. (Cleburne High School) and Fabiola Caraballo Quijada (Tyler Legacy High School). A list of all 2024 winners, participating high schools, and their productions can be found at https://broadwaydallas.org/education-community/hsmta/.

 

"We say this every year, but it’s true – the Broadway Dallas High School Musical Theatre Awards is the most special night of the year,” said Ken Novice, president and CEO of Broadway Dallas. "We’re beyond proud to celebrate the hard work of these students and witness their talent on stage. Congratulations to all the 2024 nominees and winners!"

 

A total of 79 productions from 73 participating high schools were evaluated by a diverse group of highly qualified judges from the North Texas theater community. Awards were presented in 15 categories and scholarships were awarded to outstanding graduating seniors who apply and selected by the Broadway Dallas scholarship panel. Through funds raised by private donations, Broadway Dallas HSMTA awards $65,000 in scholarships to deserving students. To date, Broadway Dallas HSMTA College Scholarship program has awarded more than $500,000 in cash scholarships to deserving students.

 

The live ceremony was hosted by Dallas native Haley Dortch, who won the Broadway Dallas HSMTA Outstanding Lead Performer two times and is starring as Fantine in the national tour of Les Misérables. 

 

All winners are listed at BroadwayDallas.org/HSMTA.

 

 

2024 BROADWAY DALLAS HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATRE AWARDS WINNERS

 

OUTSTANDING MUSICAL 

Byron Nelson High School- Tuck Everlasting 

Cedar Hill High School- Seussical 

Cleburne High School- Little Shop of Horrors 

Frenship High School- Evita 

Guyer High School- Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 

Liberty Christian School- Singin' in the Rain 

Midlothian High School- Chicago: Teen Edition 

Rowlett High School-SIX 

Tyler Legacy High School- Something Rotten 

 

OUTSTANDING DIRECTION 

Byron Nelson High School- Tuck Everlasting 

Cleburne High School- Little Shop of Horrors 

Frenship High School- Evita 

Grapevine High School- Something Rotten 

Guyer High School- Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 

Highland Park High School- Into the Woods 

Liberty Christian School- Singin' in the Rain 

Midlothian High School- Chicago: Teen Edition 

Prince of Peace Christian School- You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown 

Rowlett High School-SIX 

 

OUTSTANDING CHOREOGRAPHY 

Cedar Hill High School- Seussical 

Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts- Sister Act 

Frisco Centennial High School- May We All 

Grapevine High School- Something Rotten 

Guyer High School- Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 

Hebron High School- Matilda 

Keller Central High School- Mary Poppins 

Liberty Christian School- Singin' in the Rain 

Melissa High School- Tuck Everlasting 

Midlothian Heritage High School- Big Fish: School Edition 

 

OUTSTANDING MUSIC DIRECTION 

A&M Consolidated High School- The Lightning Thief  

Byron Nelson High School- Tuck Everlasting 

Frenship High School- Evita 

Grapevine High School- Something Rotten 

Guyer High School- Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 

Liberty Christian School- Singin' in the Rain 

Memorial High School- Into the Woods 

Rowlett High School-SIX 

The Conservatory at North Texas Performing Arts Academy- The Drowsy Chaperone 

Tyler Legacy High School- Something Rotten 

 

OUTSTANDING ORCHESTRA 

Cedar Hill High School- Seussical 

Cleburne High School- Little Shop of Horrors 

Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy- Anything Goes 

Grapevine High School- Something Rotten 

Rockwall-Heath High School- Carousel 

Keller Central High School- Mary Poppins 

Midlothian High School- Chicago: Teen Edition 

Southwest Christian School- Into the Woods 

Wakeland High School- White Christmas 

 

OUTSTANDING ENSEMBLE 

Cedar Hill High School- Seussical 

Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts- Sister Act 

Frenship High School- Anastasia 

Frisco Memorial High School- Into the Woods 

Guyer High School- Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 

Highland Park High School- Into the Woods 

Keller Central High School- Mary Poppins 

Liberty Christian School-Singin' in the Rain 

 

OUTSTANDING LIGHTING DESIGN 

Braswell High School- Mamma Mia 

Byron Nelson High School- Tuck Everlasting 

Cleburne High School- Little Shop of Horrors 

Coppell High School- 9 to 5 

Frisco High School- Chicago: Teen Edition 

Frisco Memorial High School-Into the Woods 

Guyer High School- Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 

Nolan Catholic High School- The Little Mermaid 

North Forney High School- Little Shop of Horrors 

Southwest Christian School- Into the Woods 

 

OUTSTANDING SET DESIGN 

Braswell High School- Mamma Mia 

Byron Nelson High School- Tuck Everlasting 

Cedar Hill High School- Seussical 

Cleburne High School- Little Shop of Horrors 

Frisco Memorial High School-Into the Woods 

Guyer High School- Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 

Independence High School- The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee 

Keller Central High School- Mary Poppins 

North Forney High School- Little Shop of Horrors 

Rockwall High School- Little Shop of Horrors 

Southwest Christian School- Into the Woods 

 

OUTSTANDING COSTUME DESIGN 

Cedar Hill High School- The Addams Family 

Coppell High School- 9 to 5 

Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts- Sister Act 

Frenship High School- Anastasia 

Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy- Anything Goes 

Grapevine High School- Something Rotten 

Guyer High School- Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 

Independence High School- The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee 

Lake Highlands High School- The Little Mermaid 

Midlothian High School- Chicago: Teen Edition 

Prince of Peace Christian School- You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown 

Southwest Christian School- Into the Woods 

 

OUTSTANDING SOUND DESIGN 

Bowie High School- Beauty & the Beast 

Braswell High School- Mamma Mia 

Byron Nelson High School- Tuck Everlasting 

Guyer High School- Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 

Lake Country Christian School- A Tale of Two Cities: The Musical  

Lakeview Centennial High School- You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown 

Midlothian High School- Chicago: Teen Edition 

Rowlett High School- SIX 

Southwest Christian School-Into the Woods 

Temple High School-Heathers The Musical: Teen Edition 

The Conservatory at North Texas Performing Arts Academy- The Drowsy Chaperone 

 

OUTSTANDING STAGE MANAGEMENT 

Byron Nelson High School- Tuck Everlasting 

Coppell High School- 9 to 5 

Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts- Sister Act 

Frisco Centennial High School- May We All 

Frisco Memorial High School- Into the Woods 

Guyer High School- Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 

Lakeview Centennial High School- You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown 

Permian High School- Chicago: Teen Edition 

Southwest Christian School- Into the Woods 

Temple High School-Heathers The Musical: Teen Edition 

Waxahachie High School- Beauty & the Beast 

 

OUTSTANDING CREW & TECHNICAL EXECUTION  

Byron Nelson High School- Tuck Everlasting 

Cleburne High School- Little Shop of Horrors 

Frisco Centennial High School- May We All 

Guyer High School-Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 

Highland Park High School- Into the Woods 

Midlothian High School- Chicago: Teen Edition 

North Forney High School- Little Shop of Horrors 

Prince of Peace Christian School- You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown 

Southwest Christian School- Into the Woods 

 

OUTSTANDING LEAD PERFORMER 

Bailey Mercer- Guyer High School- Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 

Bailey Thornburg- Melissa High School- Bullets Over Broadway 

Carrington Black- Lake Highlands High School- The Little Mermaid 

Damson Chola Jr.- Cleburne High School- Little Shop of Horrors 

David Trejo- Wakeland High School- White Christmas 

Emma Grace Freeman- Guyer High School- Sweeney Todd 

Ethan Lee- Liberty Christian School- Singin' in the Rain 

Fabiola Caraballo Quijada- Tyler Legacy High School- Something Rotten 

Francine Parcero- Rowlett High School- SIX 

Gabrielle Rollins- Midlothian High School- Chicago: Teen Edition 

Jackson Blanton- Liberty Christian School- Singin' in the Rain 

Jackson Lacefield- Byron Nelson High School- Tuck Everlasting 

Jerard Mosley- Tyler Legacy High School- Something Rotten 

Kai McGhee- Rowlett High School- SIX 

Katelyn Quintanilla- Frenship High School- Evita 

Layla Moore- Rowlett High School- SIX 

Lorenzo Perez- All Saints' Episcopal School- Chicago: Teen Edition 

Max Payne- Tyler Legacy High School- Something Rotten 

Maxwell Nelson- Grapevine High School- Something Rotten 

Presley Anderson- Liberty Christian School- Singin' in the Rain 

Reid Salvador- McKinney Boyd High School- Big Fish 

Rohan Singh- Frisco Centennial High School- May We All 

Shalom Oyawe- Cedar Hill High School- Seussical 

Sydney Haygood- Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy- Anything Goes 

Zach Combs- Tyler Legacy High School- Something Rotten 

Zack Dooley- Guyer High School- Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 

 

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING PERFORMER 

Addie Timmer- Forney High School- Matilda 

Ainsley Smith- Frisco High School- Chicago: Teen Edition 

Amelia Nugent- Plano West Senior High School- Mamma Mia! 

Braedon Carlton- Cleburne High School- Little Shop of Horrors 

Ella Eavenson- Guyer High School- Sweeney Todd 

Ella Karins- Memorial High School- Into the Woods 

Ethan Larriva- McKinney Boyd High School- Big Fish 

Giovanni Cameau- Emerson High School- Once Upon a Mattress 

Ian Cazarin- Timber Creek High School- White Christmas 

Jayden Mays- McKinney Boyd High School- Big Fish 

Jessica Wu- Highland Park High School- Chicago: Teen Edition 

Lathan Kidd- Cedar Hill High School-Seussical  

Mia Jacob- Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts- Sister Act 

Nash Dean- Keller Central High School- Mary Poppins 

Olivia Lewis- Frisco Centennial High School- May We All 

Preference Chola- Cleburne High School- Little Shop of Horrors 

Sarah Espinoza- Memorial High School- Into the Woods 

Trevon Joseph- Frenship High School- Evita 

Tristan Garcia- Midlothian High School- Chicago: Teen Edition 

Tucker Mattison- Highland Park High School- Into the Woods 

Zoe Ford- Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing & Visual Arts- Hairspray 

 

OUTSTANDING FEATURED PERFORMER 

Ava Green- Wakeland High School- White Christmas 

Autumn Micknal- JJ Pearce High School- Between the Lines 

Denali Ramos- Lakeview Centennial High School- You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown 

Ethan Simpson- Frisco High School- Chicago: Teen Edition 

Kara Knight- Frisco Memorial High School- Into the Woods  

Lola Guerrero- North Forney High School- Little Shop of Horrors 

Madelyn Sallee- Frenship High School- Anastasia 

Meredith Martin- Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts- Sister Act 

Maria Luiza Viana- Cedar Hill High School- The Addams Family 

MJ Vinny Worsley- Trinity Valley School- Mean Girls: High School Edition 

Serenity Ferguson- Mansfield High School- Mean Girls: High School Edition 

 

BROADWAY DALLAS SPIRIT AWARD WINNERS:

Emma Grace Freeman- Guyer High School 

Taylor Stephens- Frenship High School

Francine Parcero- Rowlett High School 

Serenity Ferguson- Mansfield High School

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Puttshack, the world’s first and only tech-infused mini golf experience, is cranking up summer vibes to the MAX with exclusive limited-time-only deals, all the ‘90s hip-hop feels – and a special summer drink menu bringing real West Coast cool direct to Puttshack.   

Beginning June 3rd, Puttshack venues will feature Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop – the debut ready-to-drink signature cocktail from Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg’s new premium spirits company – marking the first feature collaboration with a national beverage brand for Puttshack. 

“As a tech-forward company that’s obsessed with creating the best guest experience, we are always innovating our game and finding new programs, new partners, and new ways to welcome everyone in,” says Susan Walmesley, Puttshack COO & CMO. “Puttshack is about bringing everyone in to play, and connecting with Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop – which has just hit the market – is a perfect way to kick off the season for summer fun in our venues.”

Guests can enjoy Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop cans on the course, BOGO mini golf on Mondays, throwback videos on Wednesdays, a “Maxed Out” national sweepstakes, and a limited summer-ready cocktail. Both brands are excited to celebrate summer with such a no-brainer combo of a great game and great beverage to share with friends – leveraging their shared value of “changing the game”: via mini golf and competitive socializing for Puttshack – and of course through the indelible mark that icons Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg have left on music and pop culture. 

"Puttshack and Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop make for a perfect partnership – nothing pairs better with high-tech mini-golf than a sip of a smooth, laid-back all-natural cocktail, courtesy of two groundbreaking icons,” says Rocco Milano, EVP Sales of Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop. 

Any great party needs more than great drinks. Puttshack is amping up the offers to get guests out of the heat and into its indoor tech-forward mini golf experience with a little something for everyone.

MAXED OUT MONDAYS  

This summer, Puttshack is keeping the weekend vibes going with Maxed Out Mondays. We’ll be kicking off each week with our limited-time-only cocktail, The Lowrider, and Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop canned beverages on the course to fuel your game. We are also offering a buy one, get one free mini golf game with code: MAXEDOUT to all Puttshack Perks members for use every Monday throughout the summer. What’s more, we’re rewarding high scores! Any guest who scores 550 or higher on Mondays will be emailed a $50 digital gift card for use toward any Puttshack purchase on a future visit.

WAYBACK WEDNESDAYZ  

We love to dial up the nostalgia with Wayback Wednesdayz at Puttshack, and this summer we’re taking it back to the 90s. Prepare to relive the golden age of hip-hop, as we pump up the jams with music videos featuring icons like Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre.  Also, Puttshack is offering $10 off $50 or more to guests who dine in with the promo code: WAYBACK.

SINGLES NIGHTS

Whether you're looking to find the gin to your juice or just down for a laid-back night of mingling, we’ve got you covered. Select Puttshack venues will host singles mixers and speed-dating events this summer. Sip on our specialty cocktail, The Lowrider, or share a bucket of Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop beverages with your new, or hopeful, boo. Check local Puttshack venue pages for more details.

NATIONAL SWEEPSTAKES

We’re hosting the flyest sweepstakes of the summer...literally! From June 1st to July 31st, we’re giving you the chance to score big with Puttshack Perks. Simply sign up on our website, and we’ll pick one winner at random to win a Maxed Out summer experience in Las Vegas! Find out more at https://www.puttshack.com/summervibes.

Further details and information on signing up for Puttshack Perks to take advantage of our Summer Vibes to the Max offers are available at: https://www.puttshack.com/summervibes.

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Photo Credit: Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas 2024 Girl Scout Gold Award class with Jennifer Batrkowski, CEO of GSNETX, and Donna Epps, Executive Committee Board Chair of GSNETX.

Local high school leaders recognized for tackling societal issues, including gender disparity and mental wellness.

Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas honored 111 members of the 2024 Girl Scout Gold Award class in an inspiring ceremony at the Plano Event Center, making it the council with the third-highest number of Gold Award Girl Scouts in the nation. These exceptional young women achieved the highest honor in Girl Scouting by identifying key community challenges and developing innovative solutions.

Gold Award Girl Scouts emerge as empathetic leaders, confident communicators, innovative problem-solvers, and adept project managers, giving them a personal and professional edge. Utilizing the resourcefulness, tenacity, and decision-making skills honed during their Girl Scouting experience, they navigate complex issues and demonstrate the profound impact that young leaders can make in the world, inspiring others to follow in their trailblazing footsteps.

The 2024 Gold Award Girl Scouts address a range of issues that American teens feel are most prevalent in society today. This year, the prominent focus areas included diversity, equity, inclusion, and racial justice (DEI-RJ), mental and physical well-being, and environmental sustainability. Each project aligns with one or more of the Girl Scout pillars—STEM, Outdoors, Life Skills, and Entrepreneurship—showcasing the comprehensive skills and values that Girl Scouts instills in its members, helping them develop into well-rounded, capable leaders.

Among the impactful initiatives, Zoya Hussain dedicated her project, "Share-Space," towards bridging the gender disparity in STEM fields, where less than 20% of the workforce comprises gender minorities. Zoya collaborated with The Hack Foundation and co-founder Christina Asquith to deliver numerous hackathon events, teaching over 100 students coding skills like website development and video game design. Demonstrating outstanding entrepreneurial spirit through its effective and sustainable workshop model, her project recently secured a grant from SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell to expand its reach to 1,000 students across the nation. Zoya will graduate from Great Hearts Irving Upper School in 2025.

Representing the Girl Scout Pillar of Outdoors, Elizabeth Cater's project, "Red, White, & BBQ," was designed to establish a welcoming outdoor space at CampV, a veterans' campus in East Texas. Motivated by the troubling statistic that 22 veterans commit suicide each day, Elizabeth embarked on a mission to raise awareness and support. She presented at churches and other organizations throughout the community about the mental health challenges and PTSD that veterans face. Her remarkable efforts for CampV, which provided all essential barbecue equipment, including grills, utensils, trash cans, and a drawer storage system, earned her formal recognition from the Smith County Commissioners Court, which declared May 14 as "Elizabeth Cater Day." Elizabeth is set to graduate this year from Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School, where she has distinguished herself as the senior class president and salutatorian.

"These Gold Award Girl Scouts are not just participants in their communities but active architects of change," said Jennifer Bartkowski, CEO of Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas. “Each of their projects proves these young women are well-equipped to lead and innovate in any environment and underscores the powerful impact of the Girl Scout leadership experience.”

Changing the world doesn’t end when a Girl Scout earns her Gold Award. Research indicates that recipients are more likely to assume leadership roles in various capacities throughout their lives and are more civically engaged than their non-Girl Scout peers. The majority of Gold Award Girl Scouts agree that earning their Gold Award gave them skills that help them succeed professionally and credit the Gold Award for helping them get a scholarship, highlighting its substantial benefits beyond community service.

Achieved by less than 6% of Girl Scouts, the Gold Award requires a minimum of 80 hours of leading a team in a community service project and showcases these young women as tomorrow's leaders. Gold Award Girl Scouts embody the spirit and values of Girl Scouts, proving that with courage, confidence, and character, they are indeed the leaders who will shape a better future.

For more information about the Gold Awards, including requirements and deadlines to apply, visit gsnetx.org/goldaward.

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We Are Girl Scouts

Whether they want to climb to the top of a tree or the top of their class, lace up their boots for a hike, advocate for climate justice, or make their first best friends, Girl Scouts of all backgrounds and abilities can be unapologetically themselves as they discover their strengths and rise to meet new challenges. Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas serves girls and adult volunteers across 32 counties. To change the workforce pipeline in STEM and meet the urgent need for female voices, engagement, and leadership, Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas opened the STEM Center of Excellence in 2018. Learn more at gsnetx.org or call 972-349-2400.

Media Contact: Stephanie Horne

Public Relations Manager, GSNETX

469-994-1629 | shijazi@gsnetx.com

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