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Regents School of Austin Earns TAPPS 5A Henderson Cup

Published on June 26, 2024

Head of School of Grammar Ronnie Long, Director of Athletics Sheila Henderson, Director of Athletics Kyle Shotwell, Head of School Dan Peterson, Director of Fine Arts Dane Bundy, Assistant Director of Fine Arts Denise James, Associate Head of School of Grammar Jen Bryce

Regents School of Austin has secured the prestigious Henderson Cup title for the 2023-24 school year, emerging as the top private school

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Tracy Letzerich, Marisol “Madi” Rawlins, Van Vo, Amy Wyk, and Zeena Querbach

Events

Any Baby Can Highlights the Impact of Therapies for Kids with Special Medical Needs at One Stellar Night

by hrdev

June 25, 2024

Any Baby Can supporters gathered at The Mansion (TFWC) for One Stellar Night to celebrate the 45th anniversary.

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Events

MJ&M Fundraiser Generates $16 million for Children’s Education, Health, and Wellness Charities

by hrdev

June 25, 2024

Mack, Jack & McConaughey (MJ&M), the annual joint fundraising effort of Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey, ACM Award-winning recording artist Jack Ingram,

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Visiting the National Archives Museum in Washington, D.C. (Standing Back Row, L to R): Alex C., Riji C., Malcolm R., Elijah A., Rishaan M., Jeremy U., Jia S., Eveline N., Sam M., Carina A. (Kneeling/Sitting Middle Row, L to R): Sebastian C., Asher B., Corie H., Nathan U. (blue hat), Brydon D. (holding the "Claim the World for Paragon" Flag), Sonia A. (giving the peace sign), Tenley G., Ella G. (Front Row Lying Down, L to R): Reena D., Violet N., Olivia N. (far right, sitting)

Community

Paragon Prep Students Travel to Washington, D.C.

by hrdev

June 25, 2024

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St. Theresa Catholic School in Northwest Hills

Community

St. Theresa Catholic School Honored as a Blue Ribbon School

by hrdev

June 25, 2024

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Forrest Profiles

Westside Stories: Sharon Watkins

by hrdev

June 25, 2024

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Ruth Pennebaker Photo credit: Elizabeth McGuire

Community

A Vacation Story

by hrdev

June 25, 2024

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Reagan Nash, board chair of Greater Austin YMCA

Community

Reagan Nash of UBS Financial Services Named Austin YMCA Board Chair

by hrdev

June 25, 2024

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Owen Almy of St. Andrew’s Episcopal School

Community

College-sponsored National Merit Scholarships go to area seniors

by hrdev

June 25, 2024

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Events

Epilepsy Foundation Central & South Texas Celebrates 30 Years of Life Changing Work

by hrdev

June 25, 2024

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Pi Beta Phi alumnae Kyle Zimmer, President, Co-Founder and CEO of First Book; Libby Doggett, former Deputy Assistant Secretary at the US Department of Education and First Book Board Member; and Katie Hallberg, Pi Beta Phi Austin Alumnae Club Philanthropy, Co-Chair Pi Beta Phi Fraternity Day of Service Signature Event

Community

Pi Beta Phi gives 45,000 books to Austin children in signature day of service

by hrdev

June 25, 2024

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Community

Around the Neighborhood: June

by West Austin Editor

June 25, 2024

Howson Library hosts Tuneful Tales on July 24 with a Wind Quintet from Austin Symphony Orchestra. “Hi, Pizza Man” music and story

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Ted Siff, Shoal Creek Conservancy founder

Community

Shoal Creek Conservancy celebrates 10 years of stewardship

by hrdev

May 27, 2024

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Community

Congratulations to National Merit Scholarship Winners

by hrdev

May 27, 2024

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Troop 5 Eagle Scouts Hudson Hawes, Zack Ellington, Owen Miller, Griffin Meroney and Griffin Moore; and Troop 50 Eagle Scouts Fiona Kleeman, Skylar Moore, Farrah Kleeman, Ali Reichenberg, Lyla Macon and Rylie Shieh.

Community

Troops 5 & 50 Award Eagle Scout Rank to Eleven Scouts

by hrdev

May 27, 2024

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Coaches Andrew Stephens and Katie Edge; coach Marisa Mery not pictured; maroon shirts grades 3-4 players. Anne Rees Tipton, Ivey Brice, Quinn Pomeroy, Adajane Haga, Isla Faul, Mia Dyson, Freya Beal, Fig Heatherington, Frances Hargrove, Mary Caroline Stephens, Harper Zeiler, Kelly Laguarta, Ellie Blodgett; and white shirts grades 1-2 players Caroline Scheffler, Margot Stephens, Margot Hill, Claire Slorp, Penny Hilliard, Alexa Drake, Annie Cardillo. Not pictured are Mackenzie Marshall, Varenna Washburn, Lyla Cohen, Jane Keller, and Emma Mery

Community

Austin Youth Girls Lacrosse Champions

by hrdev

May 27, 2024

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Amanda Eyre Ward. Photo credit: Cory Ryan

Community

Book review by Forrest Preece

by hrdev

May 27, 2024

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BiG: Redefining What’s Possible for Adults with DisAbilities

St. Michael’s Students Honor Veterans at Honor Flight Austin

Muny’s 19th Hole: A Day and Night on the Greens

Around the Neighborhood: July

Regents School of Austin Earns TAPPS 5A Henderson Cup

Any Baby Can Highlights the Impact of Therapies for Kids with Special Medical Needs at One Stellar Night

MJ&M Fundraiser Generates $16 million for Children’s Education, Health, and Wellness Charities

Paragon Prep Students Travel to Washington, D.C.

St. Theresa Catholic School Honored as a Blue Ribbon School

Westside Stories: Sharon Watkins

A Vacation Story

Reagan Nash of UBS Financial Services Named Austin YMCA Board Chair

College-sponsored National Merit Scholarships go to area seniors

Epilepsy Foundation Central & South Texas Celebrates 30 Years of Life Changing Work

Pi Beta Phi gives 45,000 books to Austin children in signature day of service

Around the Neighborhood: June

Shoal Creek Conservancy celebrates 10 years of stewardship

Congratulations to National Merit Scholarship Winners

Troops 5 & 50 Award Eagle Scout Rank to Eleven Scouts

Austin Youth Girls Lacrosse Champions

Book review by Forrest Preece