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February 24, 2007
Richland Collegiate High School of Mathematics, Science and Engineering will accept applications through March 9 for students entering the eleventh grade in the fall. The school will hold a town hall meeting for interested parents 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, in room C-140 at Richland College, 12800 Abrams Road in North Dallas.
Graduates receive a high school degree while earning college credits. Students also can graduate with an associate’s of arts degree from Richland, ready to transfer to a four-year university.
The high school is tuition free and includes laptop use.
Students may join the Richland College choir, bands, orchestras, theater productions, student newspaper, intramurals, athletics and student government.
For applications, visit For more information, visit www.richlandcollege.edu/rchs or call 972-761-6888
Posted by Mark Macesich 
at 11:57 AM (E-mail this entry)
The Two Tenors, Barry Craft and Austin Engel, will sing at the Park Central Baptist Church Sunday services 10:50 a.m. and 6 p.m. Feb. 25. Each accompanies the other using both piano and guitar. Austin is a Lake Highlands High School alumnus and University of North Texas student. A love offering will be taken.
The church is located at 7777 LBJ Freeway in Far North Dallas. For more information, call 972-661-8888 or visit www.parkcentralbaptist.org.
Posted by Angela Chambers at 9:50 AM (E-mail this entry)
Members of the Friendship Force in the city of Medicine Hat in Alberta, Canada, will be guests at the Friendship Force of Dallas meeting 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25, at Blue Mesa Restaurant, 8200 Dallas Parkway in Plano.
The Friendship Force accepts member from the Richardson, Lake Highlands and Far North Dallas areas.
The Medicine Hat Friendship Force will be in Dallas through Monday, Feb. 26.
Dinner is available for $19.50 with reservations. To make reservations, call 214-553-4547 by Thursday, Feb. 22. For more information, visit www.friendshipforcedallas.org.
Posted by Angela Chambers at 8:42 AM (E-mail this entry)
The Richardson High School 5K run to benefit the RHS Excellence in Education Fund will be on the streets around the high school, 1250 W. Belt Line Road, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 3.
Cost is $20 in advance or $25 on the race day. Students pay $10.
To register, visit www.runontexas.com. For more information, visit www.rhs5K.com.
Here's a submission from run organizers:
RHS 5K
Excellence In Education
Saturday, March 3rd
What is the RHS 5K?
The RHS 5K is a certified 5K (approx. 3.3 miles) run/walk that directly benefits each student's academic experience at Richardson High School. Proceeds from the race are utilized to enhance our academic course offerings through tutoring, purchase on instructional materials and extended library hours.
Where and when is the RHS 5K?
Saturday, March 3rd from 8:30 am until 11:00 am at Richardson High School's Eagle Stadium. The course begins at the stadium, winds its way through neighborhood streets and back to Eagle Stadium.
How can my child participate?
Students may also register on line at www.runontexas.com through February 27th.
For those who do not wish to run or walk - but want to volunteer - please contact Mr. Hall, the senior principal, at henry.hall@risd.org.
Why should my child participate?
In addition to the obvious health, recreational and social benefits - each of the classes - Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen have been challenged to have the highest participation rate. The class with the highest participation will be named the winner and have their class's name inscribed on the RHS 5K Trophy to be displayed prominently at the school.
How can I participate?
There are many way to participate in the 5K - register and run; donate directly to the Excellence in Education Fund or volunteer to work the race. For more information on how to donate or volunteer - contact Seana Vissotsky at seanviss@sbcglobal.net.
Posted by Mark Macesich at 6:40 AM (E-mail this entry)
