George Cole’s parents kept a scrapbook of his playing days at North Dallas High School from 1951 to 1953. At 83, George Cole has plenty of stories about his playing days at North Dallas High School in the early 1950s. Cole played running back and safety on the 1952 playoff team — the last year that
Wannie Neal Dillon visited North Dallas recently. The top female athlete of the year award is named after Wannie, a 2004 graduate. At the annual North Dallas High School Athletic Banquet in May, the top female athlete of the year receives the Wannie Neal award. Wannie, a 2004 graduate, is recognized as one of the top female athletes
Mary Ann Naig, who teaches Pre-calculus and Algebra 2, has been at North Dallas for 12 years. [Update: Ms. Naig is teacher of the year for the 2018-19 school year. ] In early June, North Dallas named Mary Ann Naig as the 2018-19 Teacher of the Year, and Scotty Martin was named Support Staff of the
At the end of Undercover Boss: Celebrity Edition, North Dallas Coach Desiree Allen meets Deion “Prime Time” Sanders. (Image source: CBS-TV screenshot) Desireé Allen, meet Willy Capel. Willy is an older gentleman, and he wants to learn about coaching. As he’s driving to North Dallas High, Willy says he wants to meet an intercity
Senior Steven Do begins the graduation celebration on Saturday. After the speeches were done, North Dallas Principal Katherine Eska addressed the 2018 Senior Class on Saturday at Loos Field House. “Will the Class of 2018 of North Dallas High School please stand?” she said to the 209 students in front of her. And the
Advisor Rebecca Burns is in the Education is Freedom room on the first floor at North Dallas. “I can give you resources and encouragement all day long,” she said, but it’s still up to the student to fill out the application and apply for scholarships. Last month, 25 North Dallas High School students won the
North Dallas High Athletic Coordinator Brian Barnett is excited about North Dallas’ placement in the recent UIL realignment for the next two years. On Feb. 1, the UIL announced that the Bulldogs will drop to Class 4A, based on its enrollment. In football, the Bulldogs will be in a new District 8-4A Division I and
In the new UIL realignment released Thursday, North Dallas High School will join four other Dallas ISD teams, and two new teams in District 8-4A, Division I, for football only for the next two seasons. In volleyball, basketball, and the other sports, North Dallas will play in a Dallas ISD district with other 4A teams. The new
With the first two weeks behind her, North Dallas High School Principal, Katherine Eska, continues to set her sights on the first day of school on Aug. 28. She’s getting to know the building, the teachers, and the staff, as well as holding meetings, planning Teacher Professional Development, and setting the master schedule — all the same
Quarterback Trent Heard is dropped for a short gain against Wilmer-Hutchins. After Thursday’s loss, North Dallas Coach Fred Johnson has one thing on his mind: “On Monday, we’re getting ready for Pinkston and Homecoming.” The Bulldogs (2-5, 0-4) will play the Pinkston Vikings (3-4, 1-2) at 7:30 p.m. Friday in a District 8-4A Div. 1
Jayla McIntosh gets ready to hit the ball back over the net. North Dallas coach Alana Cummings didn’t expect the Lady Bulldogs to compete for a playoff berth this season. With seven new players this season, she probably didn’t expect to compete for a playoff spot. But the Lady Bulldogs have found a winning combination at the
North Dallas recognized the seniors in the Cheerleaders on Senior Night on Oct. 12. Cheerleader captain India Dennis, with Matthew Baker (left) and Minisha Mitchell Cheerleader Na’Keisha Alridge and family Cheerleader Norma Andrade and family Cheerleader Angie Armendariz and family Cheerleaders Emily Cob and India Dennis Cheerleader Alyssa Estrada and family
Jakolby Flemings (left) and Ashley Poole help out with the girls volleyball team. Basketball practice begins Thursday for the North Dallas Lady Bulldogs. The big three is together again. Playing together since they were freshmen, the trio of Ashley Poole, Jakolby Flemings and SaNiya Lampkin are now preparing for their senior season. Last season wasn’t the
Quarterback Trent Heard follows the blocking of the offensive line en route to the end zone. After having a big game last week, North Dallas quarterback Travis Wilson gave credit to his teammates. “I couldn’t have done it without the line,” he said, after rushing for 216 yards, passing for 135 yards and scoring
Facing fourth-and-28 and less than a minute to play, North Dallas quarterback Travis Wilson took off around right end and went down the sidelines toward the end zone. He appeared to score but the officials ruled he went out of bounds at the 12. The ball went over to Hillcrest, and the Bulldogs lost 62-58.
North Dallas recognized the seniors in the Vikingettes drill team on Senior Night on Oct. 12. Vikingettes captain Carolina Gonzalez and family Vikingettes co-captain Tamar Ambers and family Omar Medel and family Kaylyn Zavala and family Carmen Cardenas and family
Xya Balderas makes the return in front of teammate Jennifer Peralta. North Dallas wasn’t expected to beat Lincoln Tuesday night but the Lady Bulldogs pulled off a huge upset in taking a 3-0 District 12-4A victory at Lincoln’s home gym. The Lady Bulldogs’ win was apparently upsetting to the Lincoln girls coach, who wouldn’t allow
North Dallas recognized the seniors in the marching band on Senior Night on Oct. 12. Band director Jesse Warmanen and Alexis Claudio Band member Catherine Cruz and family Band member Jaime Cuadra and family Band member Alexis Galindo and his brother Lorenzo Band member Jose Lopez (right) and junior Alan Montemayor
Sergio Cibrian and Sonnie Mathis After finishing sixth in the District 12-4A cross country meet, North Dallas runner Sergio Cibrian said he dedicated his race to his coach, Troy Power, because of his coach’s support and faith this season. “I’m doing this for him because he supported me every day to do this,”
