A timetable has not been announced for North Dallas’ renovations to begin but there’s hope it will be completed by 2022. When Katherine Eska interviewed for the North Dallas principal position, she remembered a conversation that she had with Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa. “I remember vividly in my interview with the superintendent, he stated this can
North Dallas senior SaNiya Lampkin poses with Coaches John Edwards (back, left) and Natoscha Golightly (right) and her North Dallas teammates. (Photos by Ernest Cerda) North Dallas Principal Katherine Eska and Athletic Coordinator Brian Barnett stand with SaNiya Lampkin. North Dallas senior SaNiya Lampkin will be taking her basketball talents to Grayson College this fall,
New head football coach Bobby Estes led Woodrow Wilson to eight district championships and is the second winningest coach in the Dallas ISD. Football coach Bobby Estes left Woodrow Wilson in December after 21 years at the East Dallas high school. He wasn’t out of a job very long. On Friday, Estes was introduced
The North Dallas swim team includes (back, from left) Coach Stephanie Page, Noel Lopez, Carlos Lopez, Modesto Ottenwarden, Marco Garcia and Heath Waffer; (front, from left) Lauren Garcia, Marielena Garcia, Emily Arenas and Alicia Garcia. North Dallas swim coach Stephanie Page was ready to leave Loos Natatorium Friday, but her boys and girls had
Noel Lopez and his family, Dad David Lopez and Mom Eve Lopez and sister Elena Lopez and brother Leo Lopez. North Dallas senior Noel Lopez signed a letter of intent Tuesday to play baseball at Dallas Christian College, a private four-year college in Farmers Branch. “I feel pretty good. It’s a big accomplishment,” said
With the start of 2019, we’re counting down and looking back at the Top 10 events in 2018 at North Dallas High School. North Dallas Athletic Coordinator Brian Barnett, who received the Dallas ISD co-athletic coordinator award in May, assisted in the order of events. This includes events from the 2017-18 and 2018-19 school years.
The renovations at North Dallas will include the closing of Haskell Avenue and the addition of a courtyard. Christmas came early to North Dallas High School. The Dallas ISD school board gave the school a huge present, approving $46.5 million in renovations at its December meeting. The renovations will include the closing of Haskell
Last spring, Christina Herrera, who teaches US History/ APUSH and AVID IV at North Dallas, had a heart attack at the school. She underwent triple bypass surgery, and then began a long recovery program. Thanks to support and strength from her former North Dallas classmates Juanita Cano and Rey Alvarez, Herrera is fighting back. She was
North Dallas senior Marielena Garcia was named to the Texas Girls Coaches Association Academic All-State Cross Country Team. North Dallas senior Marielena Garcia didn’t expect this accomplishment but she’ll take it. Mari was named to the Texas Girls Coaches Association Academic All-State Cross Country Team on Wednesday. “It’s not something I ever thought I would
On early signing day, Xya Balderas is surrounded by her coaches and family. Xya signed a letter of intent with Houston Baptist University. On early signing day, North Dallas star athlete Xya Balderas’ hard work has paid off. She signed a letter of intent to play soccer at Houston Baptist University next year.
Homecoming King Modesto Ottenwarden and Queen Xya Balderas were named Saturday night at the Homecoming dance in the girls gym at North Dallas High School. (Photo by Ray Salinas)
North Dallas coaches Leon Brigham (from left), Fred Johnson and Matthew Clay, along with teammates J’Vonn Hanson, and Trent Heard were among the visitors at Luis Rayas’ home. Luis was injured Sept. 27 against Carter. Freshman Luis Rayas is wearing his No. 31 jersey at the North Dallas football games. He can be seen
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
Aug 24 Boys Varsity Cross Country at Luke’s Locker 6 Mile Relay 7:00 am | Norbuck Park Aug 24 Boys Junior Varsity Cross Country at Luke’s Locker 6 Mile Relay 7:00 am | Norbuck Park Aug 24 Girls Varsity Cross Country at Luke’s Locker 6 Mile Relay 7:00 am | Norbuck Park Aug 24 Girls
The North DallasBulldogs, under new Head Coach Bobby Estes, scrimmaged Adamson on Friday at Franklin Field. Here are some of the photos, taken by ND alum Ernest Cerda, from the scrimmage. “We’re game-planning for the season,” Estes said Thursday. “I’m not worried about assignment football so much as I am about aggressive football. I don’t
North Dallas High School Principal Katherine Eska welcomes parents to Meet the Teacher night on Thursday. (Photos by Ernest Cerda) The library is set up for registration/enrollment on Thursday. Counselor Dr. Leslie Laws works to enroll students for the new school year. Mr. Whitaker, ND assistant principal, oversees the enrollment in the
Gabriel Chavez heads toward the finish line in the two-mile run at Lynn Creek Park. Gabriel appears to be screaming as he nears the finish line. Gabriel had the boys’ best time in 12 minutes, 20 seconds. When Gabriel Chavez turned the corner and headed down the final stretch, he seemed
The Bulldogs go through drills to start the day. North Dallas Coach Bobby Estes and his Bulldogs will scrimmage the Adamson Leopards at 9 a.m. Friday at Franklin Field. After two weeks of drills and workouts, the North Dallas coaches will get to see the players play and what they need to work on. “I
North Dallas defensive coordinator Carlos Perez leads the players through drills. Defensive coordinator Carlos Perez is bringing eight years of college experience and tons of energy with him to the North Dallas football program. He’s ready to turn the program around and he’s “excited to be here.” “We want to play fast and physical and
Thursday, Aug. 15 — Meet the Teacher from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15 — North Dallas cross country team at Lynn Creek Park, 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 — 2019 Community Health Fair from 1 to 3 p.m. at Great Hall at The Church of the Incarnation Aug. 19 — School starts. School hours:
Daniel Galindez leads the runners around Cole Park at practice Thursday morning. With the first meet coming up on Thursday, North Dallas cross country coach Troy Power says he may let the new runners compete in this one. Normally, he says he lets them watch the first meet. But he wants the new ones to gain
Aug 15 Boys Varsity Cross Country at 2 Mile Cross Country Invitational 4:30 pm Aug 15 Boys Junior Varsity Cross Country at 2 Mile Cross Country Invitational 4:30 pm Aug 15 Girls Varsity Cross Country at 2 Mile Cross Country Invitational 4:30 pm Aug 15 Girls Junior Varsity Cross Country at 2
With the hot weather, the players take breaks during the workouts. (Photos by Danny Linn) Nearing the end of the first week of workouts, North Dallas head football Coach Bobby Estes says his players are putting in the “hard work” for the upcoming season. “I wish our numbers were a little better. We have 40 kids. Today,
