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
Kamiyah Johnson, Jedoria Richards, Trinity Washington, Ava Gonzalez, Payton Andrews, Isabella Scarfone, Paris Williams, and Daiyanna Timms. On Nov. 2, the North Dallas girls basketball players assisted with setting up the fall festival and haunted house at Spence Middle School. Assisting with the project were Kamiyah Johnson (12), Jedoria Richards (9), Trinity Washington (11), Ava
Nov 21 Boys Varsity Swimming at North Dallas Adventist Academy Dallas 6:30 pm | White Rock Pool Nov 21 Girls Varsity Swimming at North Dallas Adventist Academy Dallas 6:30 pm | White Rock Pool
In VNN’s latest Texas rankings, the North Dallas High School Booster Club website is ranked No. 4 for the month of October and No. 5 in September. The Booster Club also has 1,606 “likes” on our Facebook page. (Go like us if you haven’t already done so.) The monthly numbers for the North Dallas website —
Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa was on hand for the games in Woodrow’s brand-new gym Friday. Matthew Wilson (4) goes up for a shot against Woodrow. The Bulldogs’ Ronald Davis takes an outside shot. Jamarlin Buchanan (20) goes up for a layup. Sean Tremble passes off to a teammate. Drexal
The Bulldogs had a definite height disadvantage against Woodrow. Woodrow Wilson won the opening tip and scored its first basket in its brand-new gym in three seconds. The Wildcats took control early en route to an 80-34 win over the North Dallas Bulldogs on Friday playing in front of big crowd. Woodrow scored the
Point guard Quincy Smith will be directing the Bulldogs’ offense. North Dallas Coach Jeremy Mason likes his basketball team. He really likes this year’s group of Bulldogs. Asked to describe this year’s team, he said, “Fun, fast, exciting to watch, defend, get out and try to get as many layups as we can. I really
Senior Terri Jeffery steals the ball away from Conrad. In 2017, North Dallas’ Lady Bulldogs lost to Conrad in a Class 5A playoff game at Conrad. But times have changed. In 2019, the Lady Bulldogs rolled to a 33-22 win over host Conrad on Tuesday in the season opener for two young teams. The nondistrict
Julian Canales, Christian Orozco, Daisy Hernandez and Lauren Garcia competed in the swim meet last week at Sprague Natatorium North Dallas’ swimming team will be competing in its third meet this season on Thursday at the Sprague Natatorium. Head Coach Stephanie Page says she has about 10 swimmers so far and is looking for
Joseph Oluwayemi (25) looks to pass on the offensive end in a scrimmage against Molina. The North Dallas boys basketball team played well in a scrimmage game Monday night at Molina High School. North Dallas Coach Jeremy Mason ran several lineups during the scrimmage against Molina. The Bulldogs’ defense played well making steals and stops.
Head Coach Eric Gracia talks to the team after practice last week. North Dallas’ Lady Bulldogs open the basketball season with a new coach and a new team on Tuesday at Conrad High School. Eric Gracia, who takes the reins after four seasons with the boys’ teams, does not have any returning players from
