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Parish News, 2007-2008
School’s out for summer
Parish celebrates year’s successes June 2, 2008
Most of Parish Episcopal's kindergartners through the Class of '08 aren't all that familiar with the 1972 Alice Cooper blockbuster song.
But the music was blaring and they were singing the song as they left school for their first day of summer. All of Parish's students were out May 29. The school experienced one of its most successful ever while celebrating only its second graduating class. full story...
Last Call May 28, 2008
This is the final week of school for the 2007-2008 academic year. Classes run through Thursday at noon for most Parish students. The exceptions are 5th through 7th graders, who were dismissed at noon Wednesday.
Among the major ceremonies: 8th Grade Moving Up, Senior Baccalaureate and Commencement. full story...
“Cactus Flowers” Fiber Art Mural Reinstalled at Parish Episcopal School
May 9, 2008
Over a long weekend, a long-lost friend of Parish Episcopal School has returned. In the entrance to the atrium, the “Cactus Flowers” wall hanging was reinstalled Monday, April 28. full story...
Special blessing May 15, 2008
Bishop makes return trip to Parish
With the first pastoral visit by Bishop James Stanton in six years, Parish Episcopal seniors received his blessing at their final Parish community Eucharist. And Parish third- and fourth-graders were left buzzing about who got to wear the mitre and hold the Bishop’s staff. full story...
Relays and individuals shine at TAPPS State Track & Field Championships
Henderson sets new 5A record in 200M May 5, 2008
The Parish Track & Field Team had nine athletes qualify for the TAPPS State Track & Field Championships Saturday, May 3, 2008, in Waco. During the meet, Alex Henderson set the State 5A record in the 200 M Dash (21.88). full story...
College Day 2008 May 6, 2008
Any break from uniform days are happily welcomed at Parish, and May 1 quickly has become one of the school's favorite exemptions. For just its second graduating class, Parish seniors wear college shirts representing their university choice on the first of May, the deadline to inform colleges of a decision after receiving admission notice. Some students still await decision from college admission departments. full story...
We did it! 12,000 jars of peanut butter April 21, 2008
Parish delivered more than 12,000 jars of peanut butter to the North Texas Food Bank on Sunday afternoon. Parish exceeded its goal of 10,000 jars and turned in the highest total of the 10 non-profit organizations. The peanut butter drive was designed by “Oprah’s Big Give”, a nationally televised reality show to encourage sharing resources throughout communities. full story...
Multicultural Food and Dance: A Blast April 11, 2008
The second annual Cultural Blast had dozens of food samples from around the world, a band, a parade, a martial arts demonstration and folk dances. If you ever wanted to see the world, Parish Episcopal was the place to be last Friday (April 4, 2008). full story...
Building the Right Kind of Resume
Community Speakers Forum, April 10, 2008
Popular speaker and author Dr. Ken Ginsburg will be presenting an empowering message at the 2008 Community Speakers Forum, Thursday, April 10. more details...
Parish planting to bring May flowers March 2008
When the roses are blooming for the May grand opening of the Farmers Branch National Earthkind Trial Garden, remember that it was a dozen or so Parish students who planted many of the 700 plants. full story...
Parish Theater history: Student directors Feb 11, 2008
"Steel Magnolias", Parish's first-ever student directed performance, and "Flowers for Algernon" to be staged this Thursday through Saturday. full story with schedules and ticket info...
TAPPS Academic & Speech Competition Feb 7, 2008
Several of our students participated in the TAPPS Academic and Speech District competition, Feb. 6. Parish racked up several victories in numerous categories. The following students have qualified to advance to the State competition slated for April. results...
National Signing Day Parish Style Feb 6, 2008
Parish seniors Lucy Keith, Cecilio Carter and Alex Henderson signed formal athletic scholarships Wednesday on the traditional first day to sign a national letter-of-intent. full story...
TAPPS Swimming & Diving Champs Feb 4, 2008
The girls’ swimming and diving team repeated as TAPPS Division 2 5A/4A state champions with five, first-place finishes. full story...
Parish Forum: Athletic Scholarships Feb 1, 2008
Parish students and parents participated in a forum this week with college coaches and administrators from around the country to discuss basics and nuances of athletic scholarships. full story...
Math, Speech & Debate Results Jan 31, 2008
The Math team represented Parish well at the Cistercian High School math competition on January 19. Parish place fourth place overall in the team sweepstakes trophy. Freshman Andrew Wells placed third in the Individual scoring and third in the Algebra Closed competition and 2nd in the Geometry Closed competition. full story...
That’s Entertainment Jan 22, 2008
Pajama Day Starts MS Spirit Week
Fittingly, the Middle School started Spirit Week with pajama day. The MS students will be in costume for Movie Star Day, Crazy Tie and Hair Day and Parish spirit themes all week. It’s a good way to get prepared for a Visual and Fine Arts extravaganza in February. full story...
Welcome Back! Jan 8, 2008
Parish Legacy Continues
Parish students return from the holiday and prepare for a full schedule of school activities.
The Legacy Program has its second event Jan. 15 as the more than 1,000 Parish students, faculty and staff celebrate the history of the school in honoring those who have helped create Parish’s heritage. full story...
The Holiday Season is Upon Us Dec 4, 2007
Parish will come together, as a community, for our Advent Lessons and Carols service at 8 p.m., Dec. 16, at The Church of the Transfiguration. full story...
More Parish Holiday Happenings Dec 4, 2007
Parish Episcopal students staged the school's first annual Madrigal Dinner on Nov. 30 to begin celebration of the Advent season. The middle school choir sang and students dressed in medieval costumes performed short skits in a dinner theater setting. Parish's school atrium was transformed into a 10th century mead hall. full story...
Parish Live success Nov 14, 2007
Parish Live will contribute toward building two more classrooms in its partnership with Happy Homes Preschool in South Africa. Parish raised approximately $1,100 from its Parish Live at the Prestonwood Barnes & Noble Bookstore. full story...
Congratulations Lady Panthers Nov 9, 2007
Parish came within one game of reaching the TAPPS Class 5A state final before being eliminated Friday at the state tournament at TCU’s Rickel Building. Parish (25-14) lost a back-and-forth match to Houston Second Baptist in the semifinals before the Lady Panthers’ season came to an end. Parish won the third and fourth games after falling behind 0-2. Second Baptist won the fifth game, 15-12. full story...
Parish Students earn AP Scholar Recognition October 2007
Ten Parish Episcopal School students have earned the designation of AP Scholar by the College Board in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the college-level Advanced Placement Program (AP) Exams. full story...
Bel Canto takes off October 2007
Parish has begun a new ensemble of select singers to form the School’s premier singing group, Bel Canto.
Under the direction of Gary Gordon, Director of Upper School Music, about 30 students have taken on the primary responsibility of representing Parish at both internal school events and to the greater community. full story...
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