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
In VNN’s latest Texas rankings, the North Dallas High School Booster Club website is ranked No. 3 for the month of June. The website was No. 2 in May and No. 3 in April. The Booster Club also has 1,555 “likes” on our Facebook page. (Go like us if you haven’t already done so.) The
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Senior DeShawn Arvie works out on the weights during a recent summer workout. North Dallas senior DeShawn Arvie has high hopes for the offensive line this season. Playing at center, DeShawn wants the O-line to be stronger than last year. He’s been going through summer workouts to reach those goals. “Hopefully, our offensive line
Macie Cisneros, Vikingettes captain Elpidia Nabor, and Marisol Gamboa participated in the Fill the Boot fundraiser. The new captain of the North Dallas Vikingettes is Elpidia Nabor, who is entering her fourth year on the drill team. At a recent fundraiser, Elpidia talked about her hopes for this season. “My hope for this year is
Cross country runners Bilal Rasool, Marlet Santamaria, Alexis Ruiz, and Marleni Murillo start their practice run. During a recent summer workout, North Dallas cross country coach Troy Power was looking ahead at this season’s schedule, which includes three meets at the Jesse Owens Complex. The schedule will help the Bulldogs prepare for the district
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Coach Bobby Estes stands next to Angel Gonzalez during the car wash on June 15. At the recent car wash, North Dallas football coach Bobby Estes was talking about the players and the summer workouts. “Old Angel has been going from 9 to 11,” he said, talking to big Angel Gonzalez, who was standing
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Charlotte Salgado, Valeria DeJesus, director Devondria Robertson and Victoria Hernandez were at McKinney and Fitzhugh streets filling the boot. Watch out for the North Dallas Vikingettes this school year. The girls have big plans for the Uptown area. And if the Uptown area doesn’t know about North Dallas now, they soon will. Coming off drill team
