Highland High School

Western Sky Community Care Welcomes Pro Football Hall of Famers to New Mexico for Inspiring Youth Summit

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Western Sky Community Care welcomed former Dallas Cowboys Drew Pearson and Tony Dorsett, and former Washington Redskins Darrell Green, Pro Football Hall of Famers, to New Mexico for the Strong Youth, Strong Communities (SYSC) 2023 Youth Summit on June 21 at the University of New Mexico football stadium. Football players from Highland High School spent the afternoon running drills on the UNM college field and participating in leadership activities under the direction of the Hall of Fame players. After the full-day summit, these youth were invited to watch the New Mexico United soccer team battle the Phoenix Rising FC at the Rio Grande Credit Union Field in Isotopes Park. Pearson, Dorsett and Green open the game with the coin toss, the presentation of the game ball and the first kick.

Key Points: 
  • ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Western Sky Community Care welcomed former Dallas Cowboys Drew Pearson and Tony Dorsett, and former Washington Redskins Darrell Green, Pro Football Hall of Famers, to New Mexico for the Strong Youth, Strong Communities (SYSC) 2023 Youth Summit on June 21 at the University of New Mexico football stadium.
  • Strong Youth, Strong Communities is a partnership of Western Sky's parent company Centene Corporation and the Pro Football Hall of Fame, as well as national non-profit organizations and local community service providers.
  • This is the second year Drew Pearson has attended the SYSC Summit in New Mexico, now joined by Tony Dorsett and Darrell Green.
  • Their commitment is not just to the football development of these young men, but also to the community and support of their team beyond football."

Cadence McShane Construction Completes Lake Highlands High School Addition and Multipurpose Activity Center

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Thursday, April 8, 2021

DALLAS, Texas, April 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cadence McShane Construction (CMC) has completed the construction of Lake Highlands High School Addition/Renovation and MAC in Dallas, Texas on behalf of repeat client, Richardson Independent School District (ISD).

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Texas, April 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cadence McShane Construction (CMC) has completed the construction of Lake Highlands High School Addition/Renovation and MAC in Dallas, Texas on behalf of repeat client, Richardson Independent School District (ISD).
  • The project included the construction of a 76,000-square-foot Multi-Purpose Activity Center, a 144,000-square-foot addition to connect the ninth-grade center to the rest of the high school and a two-story storm shelter addition, as well as additional renovations and upgrades to the existing building.
  • Designed by long-time partner HKS, the project includes a multi-story renovation and addition to the existing high school.
  • "Having the opportunity to renovate Lake Highlands High School and be able to give them the facilities that they need to grow was exciting," remarked Will Hodges, President of Cadence McShane Construction.

Vans Selects Semi-Finalists In 'Custom Culture' Art Competition - Vote For Your Favorite Now!

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Monday, April 22, 2019

Votes will help determine the top five finalists who will continue and have a chance to win the grand prize of $75,000 towards their high school art program.

Key Points: 
  • Votes will help determine the top five finalists who will continue and have a chance to win the grand prize of $75,000 towards their high school art program.
  • "Since the competition, students have entered other art competitions and we have noticed a rise in students entering our art class.
  • Vans Custom Culture continues to provide a platform for high school students to embrace their creativity and self-expression.
  • The Top 50 Schools competing for their place in the Top 5:
    Anadarko High School (Oklahoma), Andrew P. Hill High School (California), Atherton High School (Kentucky), Bel Air High School (Texas), Branson High School (Missouri), Bunker Hill High School (Illinois), C. E. King High School (Texas), Cache High School (Oklahoma), Carl Junction High School (Missouri), Central Park East High School (New York), Chicopee Comprehensive High School (Massachusetts), Danville High School (Arkansas), David Brearley High School (New Jersey), Deming High School (New Mexico), Earl Warren High School (Texas), East Central High School (Texas), Elk Grove High School (Illinois), Flagstaff High School (Arizona), Greater Lawrence Technical School (Massachusetts), Harbor High School (California), Harding High - Saint Paul Public Schools (Minnesota), Harrison County High School (Kentucky), Highlands High School (California), Kirby High School (Tennessee), Middle Township High School (New Jersey), Moanalua High School (Hawaii), Monterey High School (Tennessee), Muleshoe High School (Texas), Munster High School (Indiana), New Bedford High School (Massachusetts), North High School (California), Porterville High School (Porterville), Portola Junior Senior High School (California), Ridge Vue High School (Oregon), Ridgeview High School(Oregon), Riverside High School Visual Arts (Texas), Roselle Park High School (New Jersey), Saint Ignatius High School (Montana), Seneca Valley Senior High School (Pennsylvania), Sheboygan South High School (Wisconsin), Sheldon High School (Oregon), Shenandoah High School (Iowa), Sierra Vista High School (California), Thomas Kelly High School (Illinois), Tomah High School (Wisconsin), Vallivue High School (Idaho), Van Weert High School (Ohio), Windham High School (Connecticut), Wright City High School (Missouri), Yuma High School (Colorado).