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MAKING A DIFFERENCE

A TEXAN OUTSIDER, I’m always leery of had no small task in whittling down more create a gala with a twist, or cha cha, or

that old saying “Everything’s bigger in than 75 ideas to just one project that would maybe even an electric slide. Therefore,

Texas.” However, the longer I live in Frisco create an impression on the community. Dancing with the North Texas Stars two-

the more I believe this community has not You can tell Mr. Burden is no stranger stepped into existence. This event, set

only big dreams and big pocketbooks, it to the world of nonprofits. Raised as a for February 9 at the Westin, will highlight

has a big heart. People want to be part preacher’s kid and ordained at age 18, he two important charities, ManeGait

of the solution to the growing needs of always knew he wanted to help others. A Therapeutic Horsemanship and the North

our community. Frisco Charity Partners is natural salesperson, I felt the pull on my Texas Military Association.

putting that desire into action. own heartstrings to get up and serve as he The story behind the upcoming event

Frisco Charity Partners (FCP) is described the first session of Leadership outlines the way FCP hopes to collaborate

an innovative with organizations in

501(c)3 foundation the future. As members

established to give discussed possible

startup non-profits inaugural events, the

and existing charities group connected with

the ability to impact Bravo, a small group

Frisco through com- with a big vision, for a

munication, fund- fun evening benefiting

raising, leadership others, but little means

and networking. for making it happen. The

The foundation foundation’s collection

is the creation of leaders with resources

of Leadership at the ready, jumped at

Frisco Class XVI, a the chance to partner

leadership program with Roxanne Barton,

sponsored by the Steve Zeigler and Debby

Frisco Chamber of Clark, the individuals

Commerce, committ- behind Bravo. In doing

ed to developing To kick things off, Frisco Charity Partners will host Dancing with the North Texas Stars in so FCP now has an
February, benefiting ManeGait Therapeutic Horsemanship and the North Texas Military
well-informed, extraordinary event lined
ambitious citizens Big Dreams,Association. up to bring exposure to
capable of leading two worthwhile charities,
the community. As and Bravo has the means
part of the nine- for pulling off an amazing

month program Big Hearts night.

participants create Learning about

a class project that Dancing with the North

benefits the city. BY NATALIE ELLIOT Texas Stars made me
Previous projects want to pull out my

include Mindbenders Academy, Frisco Frisco, Social Services Day. On this day, dancing shoes, but I decided it would be

Cares Clinic, Frisco Senior Center and local organizations are given a chance much better for all involved if I just wrote

Youth Leadership Frisco. As with other to present their needs, and the needs of a check instead. However, monetary

projects, the effects of Frisco Charity the community, to the group, in hopes of donations are not the only or necessarily

Partners will be far reaching. Peter Burns, becoming a beneficiary of the class project. the most pressing need for charities.

Chairman of the Leadership Frisco As Mr. Burden and his fellow classmates With more than 100 charities in and

Advisory Council commented, “I am learned of the vast needs in Frisco, they around Frisco, breaking into the nonprofit

impressed with the vision, imagination and became more and more convinced their arena has become difficult. The day-to-

actions of the leaders in this class. They project must be far reaching. So as the day struggle many charities face can be

have tackled this huge endeavor through sweet sixteen class members deliberated, daunting to say the least. Organizations

months of creative thinking and dedicated they began to dream big, deciding they need help with correspondence and

teamwork.” would do it all. “There are unmet needs publicity. Many nonprofits are volunteer-

Brandon Burden, newly elected in Frisco,” stated Mr. Burden. “We want based and need assistance with events.

president of the foundation, comments to be a resource to meet needs in Frisco, Sometimes organizations need legal

on the difficult process Leadership Frisco bringing awareness, champion issues or accounting support or help with

Class XVI went through to develop FCP, and partner with others to help. We want infrastructure. Although fundraising is

“We went outside the mold of traditional something that will outlive us.” always important, it is not necessarily the

class projects,” he said. The twenty highly- In order to have a sensational start, primary struggle charities face.

talented, highly-passionate individuals Frisco Charity Partners wanted to Cliff Sosamon, president of the North

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Texas Military Association, expressed the business process forward with the end leadership class is probably one of the best
number one struggle their organization goal of creating something that would last. things I’ve ever done. It was an experience
experiences is “finding people who want The 20 members of Leadership Class XVI like no other (but) it was a process to get
to and have the ability to give time.” He serve as the inaugural board for the FCP to this.” Ms. Crow, self-proclaimed jack-
thinks the publicity garnered through foundation. of-all-trades for the foundation, discussed
partnering with FCP will bring in not just upcoming projects such as the Restaurant
monetary contributions, which are greatly ... each member has not Crawl, which will occur in the fall. Since my
appreciated, but also people, people idea of cooking is arranging the takeout
who can volunteer within the organization only given tremendous on pretty platters, I was ecstatic about the
as well as people who will benefit from chance to dine at local establishments for a
their programs. ManeGait Director time and energy to good cause. FCP also plans to participate
Patricia Nelson is also excited to have the in the annual Merry Main Street festivities.
opportunity to partner with FCP, looking bring the foundation to Ms. Crow, who recently moved to Frisco
forward to having help diversifying their herself, commented that while Frisco is
donor base and receiving exposure and fruition; everyone has also becoming a big city, it has that small city
recognition for their organization. atmosphere. “It feels like you’re a part of
contributed financially ... it,” she said. “Something’s special about
This is exactly what FCP Vice President Frisco, something’s special about this.”
Shona Huffman hopes will happen as According to Ms. Huffman, each
the foundation partners with others. As a member has not only given tremendous Mr. Burden agreed, “Frisco residents
former teacher, Ms. Huffman fit perfectly time and energy to bring the foundation have the biggest hearts of any town in
into her role as Leadership Class XVI to fruition; everyone has also contributed Texas. We want Frisco to remain great,
president. It was her task to keep this group financially to fund the 501(c)3 nonprofit. and the way to remain great is to have
of leaders on track. “Herding cats” is how “We are such a varied group of individuals great people. This is the spirit of Frisco,
she described it, smiling as she reminisced and to be cohesive it was very daunting connecting people.”
about the project planning sessions. She but exciting,” said Ms. Huffman.
reflected that she never felt as if she was Natalie Elliott lives in Frisco and
in charge but rather she was charged Laura Crow, chair of fundraising and wants to be a writer if she ever
with the job of pushing the creative and sponsorships, echoed this sentiment. “The grows up.

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ARTS & CULTURE

Do You Comic Con?
BY JEREMY NALL

I HAD BEEN SAVING for weeks. Mowing mornings to watch super heroes battle the special event for the Dallas/Ft. Worth area.

yards, trying to stay out of trouble, helping most despicable super villains? Are you “Through the years, we’ve faced some

dad around the house, you know, kid stuff. taken back in time to when you couldn’t obstacles and challenges, including larger

Finally, I mowed my last yard on that warm wait to purchase the latest comic book? competing events, but we endured and

summer day. I ran to the neighbor lady’s What about saving your money for the made ours bigger and better,” said Mr.

door and, as patiently as I could, waited latest limited edition action figure? For Walters. “The smartest and boldest move

for her to answer so I could collect my many, these memories are so fond, they we’ve made so far was becoming one of

pay. She opened the door and took a look do not hesitate to wiggle into green tights, the first large events to be held in the new

at the yard. “It looks great as usual,” she spend hours on intricate makeup and tie Irving Convention Center.” Since moving

said, handing me the final $15 I needed. I on a cape to show their love for comic to the convention center in 2011, the event

thanked her and wheeled the mower to the heroes each year in May. has quadrupled in attendance, becoming

garage. Without missing a beat I hopped Mark Walters, co-founder and event a destination for comic and sci-fi fans

on my bike and rode as fast as I could to manager of Dallas Comic Con, admits his around the world. “It amazes me how

the local K-Mart. It was a long ride but the involvement in the comic book convention far some people travel to attend these

air conditioning would feel good when I scene dates back to his teenage years. things,” said Mr. Walters. “We’ve had folks

strolled to the toy isle to pick up my very “My involvement is part of what helped me from the UK, Brazil and even China hop on

own Matchbox Voltron III Deluxe Lion Set. I become a big fan of the genre,” said Mr. a plane to come see what we do.”

had saved more than $70 for it. My buddies Walters. “I ran comic book shows on my Arriving around 10 a.m. on the second

were sure to think it was rad. Suddenly, I own from 2000 to 2002. During that time, I day of the May DCC, I was taken aback by

was released from my daydream and jolted became friends with Ben Stevens, who was the staggering crowd that had gathered

back to the year 2013. Standing in front promoting sci-fi cons in the Dallas area. outside of the convention center, the

of a shelf lined with 1970s action figures, We ultimately decided that collaborating line wrapping around the building. From

I started to see why hundreds of people to do one big event made the most sense Spiderman to Thor to Battlestar Galactica,

flock to the Irving Convention Center each for both of us, thus the Dallas Comic Con people young and old were dressed to

year to enjoy the Dallas Comic Con. was born.” The first Dallas Comic Con impress. Standing in line, I met Lauren Hill-

What comes to mind when the words (DCC) took place in October 2002, which Baughman from Denton. Dressed as Pinkie

“comic con” rattle around in your cerebral was a big success. Mr. Walters and Mr. Pie from My Little Pony, she introduced

cortex? Are you whisked away to your Stevens both realized this was something me to her husband, Graham (dressed as

childhood, waking up early on Saturday they could cultivate and transform into a Big Mac from My Little Pony), and their

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son, Aiden (dressed as Finn from the show greets, but it was where the vendors Matt Houk, freelance comic book writer

Adventure Time). “I’ve always been into peddled their wares. They offered vintage and artist, expressed satisfaction with the

the [comic] scene, especially as a teenager dolls and action figures, reproductions of event as well, “This event was hands down

when I was crazy about anime,” said Mrs. weapons and hard-to-find comic books the best I have been part of. I was a little

Hill-Baughman, turning to her husband. and movies to dig through. The crowd worried with them putting all artists in such

Her husband smiled and said, “I’ve been was almost shoulder-to-shoulder, milling a small room, but it turned out to be great.

into comics since I was a kid, but I’d never around on the main floor. Despite the Many fans were genuinely interested in art

really started looking into “cons” until mass of humanity, costume enthusiasts and comics.”

about six or seven years ago. My son has would often stop and pose for pictures. Dallas Comic Con continues to outdo

enjoyed Star Wars and Avengers since he Even if they were eating a hot dog, they’d itself year after year. This year’s high-profile

was fairly young.” quickly jump into character for the shot. guests included newcomers Brandon

Entering the convention, there was much I could have spent all day wandering Routh (the Man of Steel in Superman

to see. Taking it all in, I decided to sit in on around on the first floor, looking at vehicles Returns), Ioann Gruffold (Mr. Fantastic

a Q&A with Fringe stars John Noble and from TV shows and a cool memorabilia. I in the Fantastic Four films), Natasha

Jasika Nicole. Being a huge fan and having could have stood in lines all day meeting Henstridge (the lovely-yet-deadly creature

watched every episode, it was exciting. with celebrities such as Richard Dean in Species), LeVar Burton (Geordi in Star

Mr. Walters introduced the stars and the Anderson, William Shatner and Ernie Trek: The Next Generation) and 1980s

moderator for the Q&A, but it was the fans Hudson, but I wanted to get upstairs to the heartthrob Andrew McCarthy (Pretty in

that stole the show. Their enthusiasm and artist floor. In one room on the third floor, Pink). Returning guests included William

fascination with the show really embodied were all the local artists. Cal Slayton, local Shatner, Kevin Conroy (the voice of the Dark

what this event was about. One fan even illustrator, graphic designer and comic Knight in everything from Batman: The

brought John Noble a handmade gift. book artist, shared his thoughts on this Animated Series to Batman: Arkham City),

The Q&A was fantastic, but I wanted year’s DCC, “It was by far my best show. Brent Spiner (Data in Star Trek: The Next

to see the event floor. Not only was this I was drawing the entire three days. It was Generation), Ernie Hudson (Ghostbusters)

where the celebrities did their meet and incredible!” and many more. Each of these celebrities

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From comic books to celebrity autographs to
over-the-top costumes, the Dallas Comic Con
is a sci-fi lovers dream.

greeted fans, signed autographs, and took

what is the equivalent of family portraits

with anyone willing to pay the price.

So there you have it. Celebrities, fans,

toys, artists and much more, all under one

roof, at Dallas Comic Con. It’s complete

escapism for all walks of life, appealing to

the masses. At DCC, you can be yourself

(or whoever you want to be).

If you missed this family-friendly event, Robert P. Taylor, DPM
you can always catch Fan Days, October Fellow, American College of Foot &
4-6, and the Sci-fi Expo, February 8-9, both Ankle Surgeons, Board Certified

events coordinated by the same great FRISCO
people of Dallas Comic Con. For more
information, please visit scifiexpo.com. 972-712-4161
Don’t forget your cape!
5575 Warren Parkway, Ste. 101
Jeremy Nall is a former ice
Frisco, Texas 75034

(Baylor Medical Center of Frisco)

hockey goalie, now family man www.stonebriarfootankle.com
and worst hockey referee ever.

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DINING

ABC Burger, left; Berry Shake and the Reese’s
Peanut Butter Shake, right.

fusion of brick, tile and wood slats that

are a little reminiscent of shipping pallets.

The overall effect is a modern-industrial-

meets-homespun vibe that brings to mind

Plano eatery Whiskey Cake (a favorable

comparison by almost any measure).

As we glanced over the menu, it was

clear Three Squares is not just a glorified

burger joint with the usual sandwich, salad

and entrée selections. Cleverly divided

FOOD TO FUEL your life; morning, noon As we stood at the table with our into sections including “Quick Fix”

and night. That’s the premise behind menus, I glance around and noted the (appetizers), “A Lil Something Something”

Three Squares, one of Frisco’s newest eclectic decor. Books lining the shelves (sides) and “Sammys” (sandwiches), there

eateries. Located at 5680 Frisco Square on the back wall were cleverly arranged so is much on the menu that caught our

Boulevard, directly across from the front that dark spines contrast with white pages eye, and (with some difficulty) we finally

entrance to Cinemark Frisco Square and to spell out “THREE SQUARES.” Bare, decided on our order: Texas Goat Cheese

XD, Three Squares is open daily from incandescent and Tomato

8 a.m. “until late” and, just as the name bulb A New Frisco Bruschetta,
implies, serves up breakfast, lunch and
dinner. pendants followed by
hung over the the Potato
My husband and I decide to sample
Three Squares for the first time on a Family Favoritedining area, Chip Crusted
recent summer evening. As we entered Mahi Mahi
and colorfully for me and
decorated
the restaurant, we were warmly greeted chalkboards BY ALLISON HARRELL the ABC
by a server behind the full bar to our left, behind the Burger for

who asked if it was our first time in. As he c o u n t e r my husband.

stepped away from his post to explain featured offerings such as milkshakes, We order a couple of yummy-sounding

Three Squares’ system of ordering, I noted soups of the day and the “B.F.D.” sides, as well: the Tots with Horseradish

the entry area in which we stood included (Breakfast For Dinner). A metal feed Aioli and Stan’s Cheddar Mac & Cheez-

comfortable seating and a large, high- shop sign and a cow-crossing traffic sign itz. Prices for burgers and sandwiches

topped, round table. The server handed adorned the walls and added a rural ranged from $7 to $12, while “Big Plates”

us a couple of menus and encouraged us flair nicely contrasted by the urban feel (such as my Mahi Mahi) ranged from $9 to

to take our time to peruse and then make of subway tile covering the restaurant’s $15. In addition to the full bar, soft drinks

our way to the counter at the far end of west wall. Indeed, the walls and ceilings such as soda and tea were self-serve, with

the room to order when we’re ready. of Three Squares are a fun, mixed-media one of those newfangled soda dispensers

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that feature a touch screen and a gazillion me to one important note: if you’re like bun that has been whimsically branded

options for customizable sodas. Along me and generally never have cash on with the Three Squares logo. He reports

with our receipt, we’re handed a plastic hand, you might want to make sure you that while it was disappointingly light

card with our order number to display at have a few dollars to tip your server at the on the avocado, the patty had a great

our table. end of the night. True, he didn’t take our flavor and was properly sized for the

We took our seat in a comfortable order, but he was attentive and friendly accompanying bun. The Tots are pretty

booth, opting to sit inside but noting throughout the evening and definitely much what you’d expect from tater tots,

that a large, covered patio offered ample enhanced the enjoyment of our Three but the horseradish aioli added a yummy

al fresco seating zing that took them to

options. Because the next level. The only

the patio runs along disappointment was the

the east side of the Mac & Cheez-itz, a mac

restaurant, dinnertime and cheese dish featuring

patio diners are nicely mozzarella, provolone

shaded from the and smoky cheddar

unforgiving summer topped with crumbled

sun (breakfast might cheez-itz crackers. The

be a different story, flavor of the Cheez-itz is a

however). I noted the bit overpowering, making

coasters at our table, the dish too salty for our

fashioned from small taste.

squares of corrugated Stuffed to the brim but

cardboard branded not wanting to miss the

with the Three Squares opportunity to sample

logo, are identical in Three Squares’ dessert

nature to those found offerings, we opted for

at Whiskey Cake-- two: the Whiskey Bread

confirmation that my Pudding (there’s that

initial impression of Whiskey Cake vibe again),

a similarity in vibe a dish that featured

wasn’t too far off the caramel sauce, vanilla ice

mark. I also noticed cream and a fresh berry

the plastic card with blend, and the Belgian

our order number also Waffle Sundae, which is

included a bit of movie Clockwise from top left, Stan’s Cheddar Mac & Cheez-itz; Tomato Bruschetta; Potato pretty much exactly what
trivia, which I imagine Chip Crusted Mahi Mahi; Whiskey Bread Pudding. it sounds like: a giant
would be helpful to fill waffle topped with vanilla

any uncomfortable pauses in a first-date Squares experience. Since we ordered ice cream, drizzled with chocolate and

dinner scenario: dessert after our meal, we were able to caramel sauces. Have mercy. Both are

simply add a tip to the additional receipt. delicious in the most decadent of ways.

“Did you know that although Bruce Otherwise, we wouldn’t have had many As we eased carefully out of our booth,

Willis and Samuel L. Jackson have both options and would have felt like big jerks both of us a pound or two heavier than

appeared in Loaded Weapon 1 and Pulp to leave with no tip on the table. we arrived, I realized that Three Squares

Fiction, 1995’s Die Hard With a Vengeance As the bruschetta arrived, I decided if has created a unique environment that

is the first movie where they appear on- it tasted half as good as it looks, we were offers something special in an utterly

screen together?” in for a treat. I was not disappointed— comfortable environment. It’s like

“Why, no. I didn’t.” vine-ripe tomatoes and mild goat cheese showing up for dinner at your best friend’s

“Well, now you do.” mingled perfectly with the salty tang of house, if your best friend is a skilled chef

“Oh. That’s nice.” bacon crumbles and caramelized onions. with a remarkable flair for hospitality

The rest of our meal showed up soon after, and great style. By successfully merging

Armed with the fresh awareness that with an equally impressive presentation. outstanding food with a warm and casual

even my imagined first-date dinner The Potato Chip Crusted Mahi Mahi atmosphere, Three Squares is sure to be

conversations are awkward, I turned my featured two large filets positioned atop a Frisco favorite with families for years to

attention to our server, who had checked a generous bed of jalapeno cheddar come.

in at our table to see if we are in need of grits with a cilantro lime butter sauce. My

anything. Service is better than it needs to husband’s ABC burger featured avocado, Allison Harrell is a staff writer of Frisco

be for an order-at-the-counter, dispense- bacon, provolone, lettuce, tomato and STYLE Magazine, mom of four and an

your-own-soda kind of place, which leads mustard seed ketchup with a brioche aspiring blogger.

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SMALL BITES

JET’S PIZZA
7151 Preston Rd., #331, Frisco
972.377.9700 • www.jetspizza.com
Jet’s Pizza has rapidly risen through
the ranks to become the twelfth
largest pizza chain in the nation, with
high-quality ingredients and a fun
atmosphere.

MELLOW MUSHROOM
2809 Preston Rd., Frisco
214.494.4355
www.mellowmushroom.com
Mellow Mushroom’s mission is to
provide delicious food in a fun and
creative environment. They are the
proud originators of the Classic
Southern Pizza.

PIE FIVE PIZZA CO.
5110 Main St., Frisco
214.705.6335
www.piefivepizza.com
At Pie Five Pizza, every pizza lover
is a creative genius. You design your
pie with countless options, fresh
ingredients and short baking times.

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RECIPE

Fan Food

FROM FRISCO FOOTBALL LEAGUE MOMS

CHEESY POTATO CASSEROLE HOLLY’S SHREDDED
CHICKEN NACHOS
by Kim Deal

Ingredients: by Holly Landry

1 pkg. frozen hash brown potatoes Ingredients:

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breast

1 can cream of chicken soup 1 can of Rotel

1 container (16oz) sour cream 1 packet of taco seasoning

1/2 cup butter 1 cup of water

1/2 cup condensed milk Market Street tortilla chips

1 tsp. salt Your favorite shredded cheese

1 tsp. pepper

Combine all ingredients in 9x13 baking Set crockpot to low. Pour in one can of

dish. Bake at 350 uncovered for 1 hour. Rotel then fill the can with water and

pour in as well. Add taco seasoning

PINEAPPLE DIP packet and stir. Evenly place in chicken
breast. Cook on low 4-5 hours. When

by Carole Griffin fully cooked, shred with two forks. Most consistency. Test with tortilla chip for
of the juices will absorb in the chicken consistency and if you want more spice,

Ingredients: for lots of flavor. Top Market Street add another half jalapeño. Refrigerate

1 can pineapple tidbits tortilla chips with shredded chicken and one hour before serving. Enjoy!

1 jar pineapple preserves your favorite shredded cheese. Melt
2 tbsp. horseradish
cheese 20 seconds in the microwave. MARINATED CHEESE
2 tbsp. dry mustard Other suggested toppings: sour cream,
1 block cream cheese chopped green onions, salsa (see salsa by Jil Yates

recipe) Ingredients:

Mix together all ingredients. Core a 1 envelope Italian dressing mix

pineapple to use as the serving bowl for BEST SALSA EVER! ½ cup vegetable oil
2 tbsp. minced green onion
the dip. Serve with Frito scoops.

by Holly Landry 2 tbsp. water
1 ½ tsp sugar

Ingredients: 1 (8oz ) block Monterey Jack Cheese

1 (28oz) can whole tomatoes w/ juice 1 (8oz) Cream cheese

2 (10oz) cans Rotel 1 (8oz) block cheddar cheese

1/4 cup chopped onion 1 4oz chopped pimento – drained

1 garlic clove minced

1 jalapeño, finely chopped Whisk together first six ingredients. Set

1/4 tsp. sugar aside. Cut Monterey Jack cheese in half

1/4 tsp. salt lengthwise. Cut each half crosswise into

1/4 tsp. ground cumin ¼ inch thick slices. Repeat with Cheddar

1/2 cup cilantro, Cheese and cream cheese. Arrange

chopped cheese in four rows in a shallow (9x13)

1/2 of a lime juiced baking dish, alternating Monterey Jack

This is a large batch. cheese, Cheddar Cheese and cream

You will need at least cheese. Pour marinade over cheese.

a 12 cup blender/ Cover and chill at least 8 hours. Drain

food processor. Throw marinade, arrange cheese on platter in

everything in and pulse rows. Top with pimento and serve with

10-15 times until desired crackers.

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2013 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULES

CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL FRISCO HIGH SCHOOL

DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME

9/6 Lake Dallas Lake Dallas 7:00 pm 9/6 Byron Nelson Memorial Stadium 7:00 pm

9/13 McKinney North Memorial Stadium 7:00 pm 9/12 Lovejoy Memorial Stadium 7:00 pm

9/27 Little Elm Little Elm 7:00 pm 9/27 Wakeland FC Dallas 7:00 pm

10/3 Prosper FC Dallas 7:00 pm 10/3 The Colony Memorial Stadium 7:00 pm

10/11 Liberty FC Dallas 7:00 pm 10/11 Little Elm Little Elm 7:00 pm

10/17 Wakeland FC Dallas 7:00 pm 10/18 Liberty FC Dallas 7:00 pm

10/25 Frisco FC Dallas 7:00 pm 10/25 Centennial FC Dallas 7:00 pm

11/1 The Colony The Colony 7:00 pm 11/1 Heritage FC Dallas 7:00 pm

11/08 Heritage FC Dallas 7:00 pm 11/8 Prosper Memorial Stadium 7:00 pm

COACHING STAFF Head Coach COACHING STAFF Head Coach
Mark Howard DC/Inside Linebackers Vance Gibson Offensive Coordinator
Weldon Swann Safeties Josh Gibson Defensive Coordinator
Justin Merchant Special Teams Coordinator/Corners Jeff Harbert
Terry Grayson Defensive Line
Andrew Keckonen Outside Linebackers Assistants: D avid Carmona, Chris Cox, Justin Gibson
Kevin Hunt Running Backs Bradley Lagrone, Larry Lewin-Epstein, Kyle Patterson
Frank Fernandez Receivers
Zach Howard Offensive Line
Larry Edgemon

LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL LONE STAR HIGH SCHOOL

DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME

9/6 Wylie East FC Dallas 7:30 pm 9/6 Whitesboro Whitesboro 7:30 pm

9/13 Denison Munson Stadium 7:30 pm 9/12 Lake Worth FC Dallas 7:00 pm

9/27 The Colony The Colony 7:00 pm 9/20 Van Alstyne Van Alstyne 7:30 pm

10/4 Little Elm Memorial Stadium 7:00 pm 9/27 Anna Memorial Stadium 7:00 pm

10/11 Frisco Centennial FC Dallas 7:00 pm 10/4 Sanger Sanger 7:30 pm

10/18 Frisco FC Dallas 7:00 pm 10/11 Aubrey Aubrey 7:30 pm

10/25 Frisco Heritage Memorial Stadium 7:00 pm 10/18 Celina Memorial Stadium 7:00 pm

11/1 Prosper Prosper 7:00 pm 10/25 Argyle Argyle 7:30 pm

11/7 Wakeland FC Dallas 7:00 pm 10/31 Ranchview FC Dallas 7:00 pm

COACHING STAFF COACHING STAFF
Galen Zimmerman
Wes Cowling Head Coach/Athletic Coordinator Jeff Rayburn Head Coach/Athletic Coordinator
Devin Lemons Offensive Coordinator
Defensive Coordinator Clint Surratt Offensive Coordinator/QBs

Darren Kight Defensive Coordinator/LBs

Dewayne Nicholson Special Teams/Corners

Assistants: M ark Thomas, Trey Bandy, Brandon Gonzales, Matt Fitzhugh, Safeties • Philip Claunch, Defensive Line
Mario Walker, Greg Harrell, Travis Hooker, Michael
Secord, Matt Smith Brandon Jackson, Receivers • Lance Lemberg, Kickers

Trainers: Kendi Gruben, Joe White Lazerius White & Kevin Wheat Offensive Line

Raul Martinez, Sarah McConnel-Clark Trainers

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HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL LEGACY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME

9/5 McKinney FC Dallas 7:00 pm 9/6 Fort Worth Temple Fort Worth 7:30 pm

9/13 Greenville Greenville 7:30 pm 9/13 Muenster Sacred Heart Muenster 7:30 pm

9/27 Prosper Prosper 7:00 pm 9/20 Fort Worth SW Christian Comstock Fld. 7:30 pm

10/4 Wakeland FC Dallas 7:00 pm 9/27 The Highlands School The Highlands 7:30 pm

10/11 The Colony The Colony 7:00 pm 10/4 Rockwall Christian Rockwall 7:30 pm

10/17 Little Elm Memorial Stadium 7:00 pm 10/11 Coram Deo Academy Coram Deo 7:30 pm

10/25 Liberty Memorial Stadium 7:00 pm 10/18 Gainesville State School Comstock Fld. 7:30 pm

11/1 Frisco FC Dallas 7:00 pm 10/25 McKinney Christian Acad. Comstock Fld. 7:30 pm

11/8 Centennial FC Dallas 7:00 pm 11/8 Covenant Christian-Colleyville Comstock Fld. 7:30 pm

COACHING STAFF COACHING STAFF
Andrew Embry
Che Hendrix Head Football Coach/Athletic Coordinator Doug Pevehouse Head Coach/Running Backs
Barrett Hardage Offensive Coordinator/QBs
Kent Laster Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator Ron Littleton Defensive Coordinator/LBs
Kevin Hatcher Offensive Line/Defensive Line
Daniel Price,DC Anthony Hicks,Defensive Ends Cody Galloway Offensive Line/Defensive Line
Receivers/Defensive Backs
Bruce Gowen, Linebackers Kane Swetnam,Offensive Line

Randy Patzkowski, QBs Casey Rush, Defensive Line

Patrick Villa,Running Backs Jimmy Davis, Wide Receivers

Buddy Priest, Safeties Steve Walker, Outside Linebackers

Mathies Long, Secondary Alan Copeland, Fullbacks/Tight Ends

WAKELAND HIGH SCHOOL

DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME

9/6 Richardson High Richardson 7:30 pm

9/13 Richardson Pearce FC Dallas 7:00 pm

9/20 Trinity Christian Memorial Stadium 7:00 pm

9/27 Frisco FC Dallas 7:00 pm

10/4 Heritage FC Dallas 7:00 pm

10/11 Prosper Memorial Stadium 7:00 pm

10/17 Centennial FC Dallas 7:00 pm

10/25 The Colony The Colony 7:00 pm

11/1 Little Elm Memorial Stadium 7:00 pm

11/7 Liberty FC Dallas 7:00 pm

COACHING STAFF

Marty Secord Head Coach/Athletic Coordinator

Chad Cole Offensive Coordinator

Ken Thorne Defensive Coordinator

Assistant: B ryan Steward, Eric Littleton, Chan Isom, Terry Bolton,
Mark Oglesbee, Marvin Nash

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EDUCATION

Lauren Davidson, Julia VanDuren and Ryan Eldard perform a dramatic scene, left; Della Qu performs the opening song, right.

Unnamed and Unprecedented BY ALLIE
SPLETTER

WHAT IF THERE WERE a classroom where Undeterred, Mr. Bucher told the says of the process. “Mr. Bucher always

the kids had complete and total control kids they were holding auditions for an tells us one thing before each of the

of deciding exactly what they wanted to unnamed play. He explains, “It was the plays, ‘I don’t care how the play turns out

do for their next project? What if there middle of January, and I knew we had as long as you have learned something

were a classroom where the kids were to have auditions for a musical, even if from it. That is my job, to run educational

able to voice their opinions and ideas to we didn’t know which musical we were theatre.’” Nick continues, “I was very

their teacher and have them come to life doing. So, I announced we were going excited to see how this was going to turn

before their very eyes? And, what if there to have auditions for an unnamed (small out, and I was hoping the play would

were a classroom where kids were given “u”) musical. ‘Just come and try out,’ I make sense in the end with so many kids

complete and utter artistic freedom to said, just to see the interest level, ‘and and so many different ideas.”

create their own genius of a masterpiece? then we will see where we actually put Of the auditions, Mr. Bucher was highly

This past spring at Pioneer Heritage you.’ Eighty-three students showed up for impressed with one student in particular.

Middle School (PHMS), there was. those auditions. Moreover, since we really “Wynter was one of our students on the

As history has played out in past didn’t have a script yet, I couldn’t tell PHMS campus who is in the functional

years in theater classrooms around the any of them, ‘There aren’t enough parts. academics class. I got to work with her

country, the theater director picks out So, all the students that came to that and her classmates earlier in the year

the play/production they’re performing first ‘rehearsal’ were cast somehow.” He when they all helped us produce a Panther

next, gives it to the students; characters continues, “My theatre production class TV show; the show turned out great and I

are auditioned for and assigned and — called ReACTion — has the top theatre was so proud she showed up to auditions.

from there it’s lights, camera, action. students of PHMS. They had experience Then, at auditions, I asked the students

Well, things didn’t exactly work this way in performing a jukebox musical, in who wanted to have a lead part to get up

for PHMS Director Anton Bucher. Just developing characters and writing plays, in front of everyone and sing. Wynter got

days before Mr. Bucher was to tell his so they were all included in the process.” up in front of 80-plus kids and sang her

kids about their next undertaking, their “I thought this was a great way to run heart out! She blew everyone away, and I

upcoming production was pulled and educational theatre,” Nick Godfrey, one knew she would get a chance to sing, just

they were left scratching their heads. of the musical’s lead characters (Elliot), her, in the show. She did a great job!

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Mary Rose Foster and Taylor Webb, inset; PHMS Director Anton Bucher addresses the audience, right.

As the theater teacher, specifically class,” says Kailey Rice, who also played mentions that it was quite interesting

for this project, Mr. Bucher’s main goal a lead character (Stacy) in the play. This that the characters in the play began to

was to simply act as the vehicle that put document allowed the kids to get their take on the personalities of the students

together the kids’ thoughts and ideas into ideas on “paper” and bounce them off who portrayed them. For instance, lead

a cohesive play and bring it to life. each other as they developed their vision. character Kailey is really a nice person,

Mr. Bucher knew he wanted certain As the music for the show was being as Stacy is on the stage. In addition, cast

songs in the musical, so that’s where they selected, the plot slowly started to come member Lauren is not as controlling as

started. He knew he wanted to start with together very progressively. “I cannot Victoria, but when she served as stage

the song Welcome to the Jungle and end remember a lot of how we got to where manager last year, she was known as “Ms.

with Dream On. From there, and for all of we arrived -- it was just so fluid. We knew Bossy pants.”

the in-between content, he turned to his it was going to be warfare related. We The students chose a post-apocalyptic

ReACTion kids to give him suggestions, had the idea of a powerful personality direction for the plot and wanted the

and he and the kids started eliminating that really leads the rest of the kids - a girl “stage” and production setting to

songs that wouldn’t work with what who was the leader, and then somehow reflect the direction. Mr. Bucher had

they were going for. While developing kicked out the boys of the group. And for been interested in using the Frisco

their ideas, the students, along with Mr. an entire two weeks, my ReACTion class Discovery Center for some time, but

Bucher, shared a Google Document and I bantered back and forth on how this never knew exactly how to use the space

(Google Doc) with more than 20 (yes 20!) musical would go,” Mr. Bucher says. The for a production. Unnamed presented

tabs that allowed them to brainstorm, ReACTion class spent the week before the perfect opportunity to bring his and

make notes, develop the plot, assign spring break writing the backgrounds for the kids’ vision to life. In going with the

characters, create a running list of songs each of the main characters (if they were post-apocalyptic theme, the “stage” was

to use, etc. “You could see what everyone a main character), and some of the key very organic and straightforward as they

was writing and know your ideas were plot points (if not a main character). The used scaffolding and platforms for the

being shared. You could also give and student’s job was to write the history of characters to stand on and move from

receive input. I went on a trip during the the characters so Mr. Bucher would know and to. Imagine two or three long pieces

writing of the play and I was able to go on what direction to take the characters of scaffolding that create a plus sign

Google Docs and participate like I was in when he wrote the script. Mr. Bucher shape with separate pieces of scaffolding

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Taylor Webb, Kailey Rice, Lauren Davidson, Julia VanDuren, Zee Onorato and Della Qu perform “Welcome to the Jungle,” left; Karen Gearhart,
Julia VanDuren, Nick Godfrey and Stewart Wentz bid farewell to their leader, right.

placed around that plus sign, creating costumes were grimy, dark, somewhat actor and even a writer. He studied the

a circle. This created what is called a tattered and emotional, which fed into character and environment and played

“round” set. The goal in setting the stage their entire concept. the part with more passion than he ever

up this way was to get the audience as In the end, the process has,” Mr. Godfrey adds. He also enjoyed
close as possible, and that they were! proved successful as the the opportunity to write some of the
PHMS theater parent Joe Godfrey kids and Mr. Bucher background and his appreciation of the
explained, “I was amazed how instantly presented a fantastic whole writing process was deepened.
I felt transformed into their world when musical that met their Mr. Bucher has created a tremendous
I first walked into the Discovery Center. goals and made their opportunity for these students to step
I felt very connected with the characters vision come to life. outside of their suburban lives and foster
and actually felt like we were right there creative gifts that they have inside of
with them during each dramatic event.” them.” Mr. Bucher includes, “You have
Audience seating was set in between these moments when you allow kids to
the scaffolding pieces, creating a circle shine and say ‘look what I can do.’ If a
around the middle pieces. Talk about in student wants to be on stage, I’m going
the action! to put them on stage.”

The costumes and set décor were It’s not every day that a teacher comes
also linked to the kids’ post-war/post- in and gives their students full license to

apocalyptic idea, and that’s where In the end, the process proved create exactly what they want, especially

Assistant Director Mrs. Aryanpur played successful as the kids and Mr. Bucher while involving every child that wanted

a huge part in helping them as well. presented a fantastic musical that met to be a part of it, and it’s not every day

The kids had to bring in the clothes for their goals and made their vision come that middle school students are able to

costuming and they had to alter them to life. Kailey says, “The play was worth create and produce a full-scale musical

under her direction. Mr. Bucher says, “It it, I loved being a lead! It was thrilling! production under the direction of their

was unreal that first day that we tried The roar of the audience after you sing teacher. Although the play was called

on the costumes, and how the students and after you bow … its an experience “Unnamed,” these kids truly have made

more and more BECAME the characters I’ll never forget. It’s an experience no a name for themselves as actors, writers,

with them on. I love the look, and I am so actor will forget.” Nick adds, “It was 100 producers, costume designers and

thankful for her artistry. Do you know what percent worth it! I loved the musical and innovators.

it takes to take apart a lot of technology I will remember most of all the fun we

from the 1990s and try to make it look had while putting it together and writing/ Allie Spletter is a freelance writer who

like it came from the 2090s? Mrs. A and plotting the musical.” loves Diet Coke, a good book and great

the techs did all that.” Ultimately, the “My son grew tremendously as an company.

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NOW & THEN BY BOB WARREN

not sure

whether

WE OLD TIMERS, Bumped Up that’s good or
especially those from Against a Stump bad.
the rural South, have used some With the help of friends, I have dug
colorful words and expressions up more than 90 colorful, old sayings.
in the past. Our “sayings” usually Let’s recall, and perhaps recycle,
involved earthy things, such as some of the better ones before they
animals, agriculture or nature. For become completely extinct.

example, if we ran into a problem, BY BOB WARREN Starting with “barnyard” sayings,
we might say, “I’m up the creek we said, “Stubborn as a mule;” “Just

without a paddle;” “I’m caught between to express yourselves when your iPod horsing around;” “He ought to be horse

a rock and a hard place;” or, “I bumped won’t pod or your smart phone suddenly whipped;” “You can lead a horse to water,

up against a stump,” from the days of turns dumb. No, I don’t mean the thumb but you can’t make him drink;” “Meek

following a walking plow pulled by a mule. bashing language like #%@$!, I mean as a lamb;” “A little sheepish;” “He was

However, if things were going well, we what you would say in the presence of cowed;” and, “Work ‘til the cows come

might say, “We’re eating high on the hog;” tender ears. home.”

or, “We’re in tall cotton,” referring to an Many of our old expressions have long While looking in vain for a small object,

especially good crop. since been forgotten, but thankfully, a few we said, “It’s like looking for a needle in

This kind of language originated way have stood the test of time. Just last week, a haystack.” Then, when you finally gave

back in the day, when a “blackberry” I read in the comics one of my favorites, up, you “hollered calf rope.” Nearing the

was only a delicious fruit, a “tablet” was “Cat got your tongue?” and, heard on end of a job, we were “in the short rows,”

something you wrote on in school and TV, “Get your ducks in a row.” A recent as in the corner of a field where the rows

a “lap top” was where you sat when you newspaper review of a concert contained got shorter. When someone almost died,

were a child. Now, those meanings have an expression new to me. It said, “The he “almost bought the farm.” If you were

changed, and I wonder how you young’uns band was tighter than a mouse’s ear.” Since broke and being “hounded” by a debt

of this electronic generation are going I don’t know how tight a mouse’s ear is, I’m collector, you might say, “You can’t get

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blood from a turnip.” called “penny pinchers” or “tighter than
Pigs and hogs fueled a big share of our Dick’s hatband,” or were “so tight they
squeezed a buffalo nickel ‘til the buffalo
sayings. We said, “Fat as a pig;” “Eating squealed.”
like a hog;” “He was hog tied;” “He’s just
a ham” (a poor actor); “Bringing home People with common sense were said
the bacon;” and, the favorite of mothers to have “horse sense,” but those thought
everywhere when they looked in their to be intellectually challenged or a little
children’s room, “This room looks like a different were sometimes called very
cruel names, though hopefully not to their
pig pen!” face. They were “batty,” “loony,” “crazy
Our feathered friends were also the as a loon,” “dumber than a rock,” “three
subjects of many of our expressions. bricks short of a load,” “a little squirrelly,”
We said, ”Fast as a chicken on “nuttier than a fruit cake,” “cranky” (from
a June Bug;” “Too chicken to the days when cars had to be cranked) and
do that;” “Struttin’ like a banty maybe had “bats in their belfry.” Looking
rooster;” “What’s good for the back, I wonder who we were to judge the
goose is good for the gander;” mental capacity of others. Forrest Gump
“That’s just ducky;” and, we kids put it well when he said, “Stupid is as
liked to say, “Amen, brother Ben stupid does.”
– shot a goose and killed a hen.”
Cats and dogs furnished ideas In the depression days, when the word
for our corny sayings. We would was “Waste not – want not,” mothers all
say, “Dog tired;” “I double dog over the land told their children, “Clean
your plate!” If I took more than I could
dare you;” “Happier than a dog force down, my dad said, “Son, looks like
with two tails;” and, “That old dog your eyes were bigger than your stomach.”
won’t hunt” meaning, I don’t buy that. However, when we ate it all, we were “full
We also said, “I don’t have a dog in that as a tick.”
hunt” (of no concern to me); “Raining cats
and dogs;” “Fighting like cats and dogs;” Really old people were said to be
“She’s catty;” “Weak as a kitten;” “Looks “Older’n dirt,” and when forced to retire,
like something the cats drug up;” and, “He they were “put out to pasture.” Some of
let the cat out of the bag.” us were “slow as molasses,” while others
Rats, mice and other “critters” were “faster than lightning” or “fast as the
frequently came into play with our wind.”
expressive language. People were “quiet
as a mouse;” “quick as a rabbit;” “sly as a When advising someone to “stay the
fox;” and, “slick as an eel.” You could also course,” we might use the late Darrell
be “A little fishy;” “Crooked as a snake;” Royal’s favorite expression, “Dance with
“Brave as a lion;” “Mousey;” “Playing who brung you.”
possum” (playing dead); “You’re just
pouring money down a rat hole” (an old It seems like a “month of Sundays”
timer’s advice to one who is renting rather since I’ve heard, “The Lord willing, and
than owning); and, “We got skunked” the creek don’t rise.” This means I’ll do it if
(failed to score even one point in a game). something doesn’t prevent it. But I learned
Even monkeys entered our only recently that the word “creek,” as used
conversations. When we were doing here, is not a stream of water, but referred
nothing in particular, we were “just to the uprising of the Creek Indians. Oh
monkeying around;” and, one of our well, ”never too old to learn.”
favorite tools was a “monkey wrench.” I’ll
never forget how thankful I was when my There are more old sayings on my list,
parents started using Mercurochrome but this article is already “longer than
rather than the fiery iodine on my cuts and a well rope,” so I’ll stop with this plea to
scrapes. We kids soon named the new some of you computer-wise young’uns
medicine “monkey blood” for its red color. with iPads. Please, please, invent an app
There were colorful ways of describing that will readily recall these corny old
those we thought were a little “quirky.” expressions so they will not “die on the
Braggarts and those who were prone to vine.” For that, I’m sure the world will be
stretch the truth were said to be “windy,” grateful. Thank you.
or “full of baloney.” Stingy people were
Bob Warren is a local historian, former
mayor of Frisco and a regular contributor
of Frisco STYLE Magazine.

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PROFILE

Teaching taekwondo is an extremely
rewarding job for Mr. Lacy.

MEETING ROBBY LACY for the first time, He was genuinely happy to have us there. oriented and owned a steel fabrication

it’s hard to imagine this tall, personable After a break in the class, Mr. Hoadley company. In fact, Mr. Lacy worked for the

and polite man, who exudes warmth and asked if we wanted to do more. My cousin company from the age of 18 to 24. With

good humor, at one time experienced said no, but I said yes. Mr. Hoadley and I his parent’s support, it is not surprising to

anger issues. Born in Mobile, Ala., in 1966, went back out and continued. I have been learn Mr. Lacy earned his first black belt at

he was the youngest of three children. At practicing taekwondo since that day.” age 13. However, supportive did not equal

age 9, Mr. Lacy’s two older sisters coddling their son. They were wise

locked him out of the house. He Fight for enough to know he had to learn that
took an axe to the front door and Happiness “if you put forth the effort for a long
chopped his way in. enough period of time, you will be
successful.”
At age 10, Mr. Lacy’s uncle, Clyde,
asked his parents if he would be “To this day, I do not fear failure. I
interested in trying karate with his fear not trying,” Mr. Lacy said. In 1990,
cousin. Mr. Lacy fondly remembers it was this lack of fear that prompted

the first class. “After much BY ELIZABETH COWAN 24-year-old Mr. Lacy to follow his
anticipation, the day finally arrived. dream of owning a taekwondo school,

The taekwondo school (Taekwondo moving 770 miles from home to

is the Korean form of martial arts – Since that first class, Mr. Lacy has never Roanoke, Va., with his wife, Jenny, and their

kickboxing mixed with regular boxing) had been in a fight, and he credits the discipline daughter, Tiffany. On January 21, 1991, his

recently opened, so my cousin and I were and precepts of taekwondo for turning his dream became a reality.

the only two in the class. The instructor life around. When Mr. Lacy was 12-years- In 1993, Mr. Lacy and several of his friends

was huge. I will forever remember the old, his mother asked him what he wanted joined to create a national organization,

first time I shook hands with Mr. Hoadley. to be when he grew up. “I instantly replied Taekwondo America. They started with

My hand literally disappeared, and I kept I wanted to own a taekwondo school.” seven schools and have spread throughout

thinking, ‘This is the strongest man I have His parents were a great influence on the United States.

ever met,’” said Mr. Lacy. “The thing I his life as well. His mother “sees the best Following a visit in 2010, he and Jenny

remember most though was his smile. in everyone.” His father was very detail- “fell in love with Texas.” They returned

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Luke, Robby, Jenny, Tiffany and Bobby Lacy.

home and sold the school he started at age young people. black belt and their son, Bobby (21), a

24 to a student. Then, the Lacys embarked Teaching taekwondo is a very rewarding junior at the University of North Texas, is

on a new phase in their life, moving their job, and Mr. Lacy is very proud of each a fourth degree black belt. Both work with

family to Frisco the same year. At age 44, of his students, past and present. For their mother. Their son Luke (16), a senior

he started from scratch again, opening example, a student who started with at Heritage High, is a third degree black

Lacy’s Elite Taekwondo. him at age 8 is now an Air Force pilot in belt and works with his father.

Even though the sport requires strict Afghanistan. Another started taekwondo Their daily schedule is not that of an

military-style discipline, Mr. Lacy is loved at age 10 and is now a Navy pilot. And yet average family, but works remarkably well

and respected by students and parents another is an Army JAG. for them. They teach six days a week, have

alike. In fact, after watching the class, many lunch at 2 p.m. and dinner at 10 p.m. What
parents opt to take lessons themselves.
other job allows you to be barefoot and
“ Happiness is notSome choose the adult class while others wear pajamas all day?

take classes with their children -- terrific Mr. and Mrs. Lacy met as juniors in
high school, celebrating their twenty-
something that comesway to bring parents and children closer

together. easy. It is something ninth anniversary in October. They go on
In Asian philosophy, teachers are highly you have to fight for; or, dates every week and try to maintain the
balance of parenting and marriage. When
respected. Consequently, taekwondo asked, “Who is Robby Lacy?” He replies,
teaches students courtesy, integrity, “I’m courteous and fun. I like to laugh and
perseverance and indomitable spirit.

Children learn respect for one another enjoy life.”
There is no way to separate the man from
you can kick and punchas well as for adults, and it is a great

form of exercise while learning focus and your way to it like me.” his work. Taekwondo is a way of life for Mr.
self-control. For teens, it is a confidence Lacy and his close-knit family. Someone
builder, teaching proper social behavior, once said, “You are not guaranteed

how to interact with others and how to Students’ ages vary from 5 to 59, forming happiness; you are guaranteed the pursuit

respect one another. For adults, it is deep relationships through taekwondo. of happiness.” According to Mr. Lacy,

fantastic exercise, helping with range of Mr. and Mrs. Lacy have even taken “Happiness is not something that comes

motion, mental and physical challenges vacations with some of their students, their easy. It is something you have to fight for;

to learning patterns and the social aspect. travels taking them to Ireland, Australia, or, you can kick and punch your way to it

Adult students include professionals such New Zealand and Canada. like me.”

as engineers, accountants and business Mrs. Lacy, who is a seventh degree black

owners. Many want to become teachers belt, owns a school in Valley Ranch. Their Elizabeth Cowan is a freelance writer,

in order to have a positive influence on daughter, Tiffany (27) is a second degree humor columnist and author.

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DID YOU KNOW

FRISCO SPORTS
Frisco is committed to attracting and promoting statewide, regional and national sports events and sports-related meetings to the city. To
take matters a step further, Frisco IS Sports has been created. Frisco IS Sports will focus on bringing small to large-scale sporting events to
the city of Frisco in collaboration with local sports leagues, venues and professional teams. Their purpose is to not only provide economic
vitality to the city, but to also provide opportunities for local residents and youth to engage in state, regional and national sporting events,
either as an athlete, spectator or volunteer. Frisco IS Sports will also assist in laying groundwork through local connections for hotels,
meeting space, venues and more! For more information, visit visitfrisco.com.

LOCAL WINS NANCY LIEBERMAN SCHOLARSHIP
Niklas Ax, a 2013 graduate of Frisco High School, has received one of two inaugural Nancy Lieberman Educational Scholarships,
presented by the Joe and Elaine Eazor family and the Gary D. and Christine N. Jones Foundation. He accepted the $10,000 scholarship
and a new laptop computer on July 31 at Dr Pepper Arena. Niklas played on the Frisco High School varsity soccer team and spent
countless hours as a volunteer with Frisco Family Services. He plans to study business this fall at Texas Christian University. Scholarship
recipients were selected based on academic performance, participation in high school athletics, community involvement and financial
need. The scholarships were earmarked for non-athletic scholarship student athletes in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUCCESS
On Saturday, September 14, Frisco area mothers and their teen daughters will learn strategies to prevent and diffuse conflict as well as
how to communicate effectively with Psychologist Dr. Trevicia Williams’ signature mother teen daughter healthy relationship seminar: “I
Love You, But I Can’t Stand You Right Now.” The event will take place at Collin College’s Preston Ridge Conference Center located at
9700 Wade Blvd. Ms. Williams, author of “Pearls in the Pain of Every Experience: Girl Still, Woman Not Quite,” will provide information
and practical tools for dealing with the dynamics of the mother-daughter relationships during girls’ teen years. For more information, visit
mother-teen-daughters-9-14-eorg.eventbrite.com.

BEST PLACES TO WORK IN NORTH TEXAS
The Frisco Independent School District is proud to be among the Dallas Business Journal’s 2013 Best Places to Work. After an extensive
selection process, 58 North Texas companies were selected as part of the annual awards program. Employees from each company were
surveyed by independent research firm Quantum Workplace, with results matched against national standards. The district prides itself
in smaller schools, which allow meaningful relationships to form between teachers and students and contribute to a sense of family and
teamwork. Frisco ISD will be featured in a special publication in the September 27 issue of the Dallas Business Journal. Rankings will be
announced at an awards ceremony on September 26 at the Fairmont Dallas Hotel.

CVB EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HONORED
The Frisco Convention and Visitors Bureau is pleased and proud to announce Marla Roe, executive director, has earned the honor of
Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME) from Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI). Recognized by
the destination marketing industry as its highest educational achievement, the senior level development program focuses on vision,
leadership, productivity and the implementation of business strategies. The program requires completion of five courses and a final exam
over a four-year period. Congrats Marla!

CHAMBERLAIN PERFORMING ARTS
Chamberlain Performing Arts’ 2013-2014 season kicks off Thanksgiving weekend with the annual production of The Nutcracker. Presented
by Texas Instruments Foundation, Chamberlain’s production of The Nutcracker will feature New York City Ballet Principal Dancers Tiler
Peck and Tyler Angle, as well as Chamberlain’s company dancers. The ballet will run November 29 - December 1 at The Eisemann Center
in Richardson. On March 29, for one night only, Chamberlain will present Focal Pointe at The Eisemann Center. Presented by Tiffany &
Co., the cast of Focal Pointe will feature Beckanne Sisk and Tom Mattingly of Ballet West; stars of The CW reality show Breaking Pointe.
Tickets for Chamberlain Performing Arts’ 2013-2014 season are on sale. Season tickets are available through The Eisemann Center at
eisemanncenter.com or 972.744.4650.

FRISCO ISD MIDDLE SCHOOLS HONORED
Frisco ISD is home to two state champions in middle school band and orchestra. The Clark Middle School Symphonic Band is the 2014 Texas
Middle School 2C Honor Band, while the Fowler Middle School Advanced Symphonic Orchestra is the 2014 Texas Middle School Honor
Orchestra. It is the first time two groups from Frisco ISD have been honored by the Texas Music Educators Association in the same year.
They are the highest honors that a middle school band or orchestra can achieve in the state of Texas. The recognitions were announced
in San Antonio during separate conventions held by the Texas Bandmasters Association and Texas Orchestra Directors Association. It is
the first time that a Frisco ISD middle or high school band has won this prestigious award. Both the Clark Symphonic Band and Fowler
Advanced Symphonic Orchestra will play in February 2014 at the Texas Music Educators Association Convention in San Antonio.

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
Library closed, friscolibrary.com LABOR DAY English Conversation Club, 6 p.m., 2013 Texas League Playoffs, Sept. 4-15,
Sculptechular 2013, Sept. 1-28, Frisco Library closed, friscolibrary.com friscolibrary.com Dr Pepper Ballpark, ridersbaseball.com
Discovery Center, 8004 N. Dallas Pkwy., Online Classes Registration Night, 7 p.m.,
friscodiscoverycenter.com friscolibrary.com

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GRANDPARENTS’ DAY Friends of the Library Meeting, 6:45 p.m.; English Conversation Club, 6 p.m.;
Write Club, 7 p.m., friscolibrary.com Undead & Unread Book Club, 7 p.m.,
friscolibrary.com

8 9 10 11

Inner Engineering – Meditation, 4 p.m., eBook Workshop, 7 p.m., friscolibrary. Managing Diabetes, 3 p.m.; English Classic Readers Book Club, 10 a.m.,
friscolibrary.com com Conversation Club, 6 p.m., friscolibrary. friscolibrary.com
com

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27th Annual John Weinberg Golf English Conversation Club, 6 p.m.; Parent Workshops for Special Needs
Tournament, 9 a.m., The Tribute Golf Readers’ Choice Book Club, 7 p.m., Education, 11 a.m., friscolibrary.com
Club, 1000 Boyd Rd., The Colony, friscolibrary.com
friscochamber.com HOPE Resource Center Annual
Excel I, 7 p.m., friscolibrary.com Fundraising Dinner, 7 p.m., Courtyard
Marriott, 210 E. Stacy Rd., Allen

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FC Dallas vs. Columbus Crew, 7:30 p.m., FC Excel II, 7 p.m., friscolibrary.com Major Events Provided by
Dallas Stadium, fcdallas.com

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THURSDAY FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 2013
Stitchers Book Club, 7 p.m., friscolibrary. Fifth Annual Patriots’ Appreciation Day Celebration, Sept. 6-7,
com Lebanon Masonic Lodge #837, 6983 Main St., Frisco SATURDAY

5 6 SATURDAYS, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Frisco Square,
6048 Frisco Square Blvd, friscofarmersmarket.org

FC Dallas vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC, 7:30 p.m., FC Dallas
Stadium, fcdallas.com

Graphic Novels Book Club, 4 p.m., friscolibrary.com

Silver Anniversary Gala benefiting City House, 6 – 11:30 p.m., 7
Embassy Suites Hotel & Convention Center Frisco,
cityhouse.org

WORD OF THE MONTH 13 Mother/teen daughter healthy relationship seminar: “I Love You,
But I Can’t Stand You Right Now,” Collin College Preston Ridge
bricolage Conference Center, 9700 Wade Blvd, 214.699.7646
L.A. Starks author visit, 2 p.m., friscolibrary.com
\bree-koh-LAHZH; brih-\ Rock the Inn 2013 – Party with a Purpose benefiting Samaritan Inn,
Noun: Construction or 7 p.m., FC Dallas Stadium River Club, TheSamaritanInn.org
something constructed by
using whatever materials 14Habitat for Humanity South Collin County fundraiser benefiting
happen to be available
Extreme Build for Youth, 7 p.m., Pack Automotive
19 Museum, 2070 Diplomat Dr., Farmers Branch

Scrapbooking Club, 7 p.m., friscolibrary. Frisco Community Theatre presents Frisco Improv Players’ CLEAN Mother/Son Dance, 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Embassy Suites
com Improv, 8 p.m., Black Box Theatre, Frisco Discovery Center, Ballroom, Frisco Conference Center, 7600 John Q. Hammons,
friscocommunitytheatre.com friscofun.org

20 Breakaway Music Festival, 1 – 10 p.m., FC Dallas Stadium, 9200
World Cup Way, breakawayfestival.com

Children Helping Children Junior Singles Tennis Tourn., 8 a.m.,
Sept. 21-22, High Point Tennis Center, 421 W. Spring Creek Pkwy.
21
Frisco Family Services Miles 4 Meals Motorcycle Poker
Run, 9 a.m., Frisco Resale, 9125 Dogwood St.

Harvest Festival, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Senior Center at Frisco Square,
6670 Moore St., friscofun.org

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Frisco STYLE supports Frisco Humane Society, Adopt a Pet,
972.498.8980, www.friscohumanesociety.com
Lola, who is waiting patiently for her ball to float closer,
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Welcome Home to Grace Avenue

WITH A VISION for making a difference a thousand worshippers congregating on of Grace Avenue’s local missions ministry

through Jesus Christ, Grace Avenue United its sprawling Main Street campus each since 1999. Another local outreach, and

Methodist Church has established itself as weekend for one of six worship services. perhaps the one for which Grace Avenue is

a spiritual home in the community, meeting Ministries to children, youth, adults and best known in the community, is “Pumpkins

the needs of the people of Frisco. Through senior adults welcome people from every on the Prairie,” the annual pumpkin patch

a varied worship schedule, Grace Avenue season of life to find a home at Grace located on the Grace Avenue campus.

inspires and encourages worshippers Avenue. “That has become a wonderful addition to

each weekend from every age and stage As pastor of Grace Avenue since its the community,” says Rev. Echols-Richter

of life. Through a prolific local missions inception, Billy Echols-Richter says being of the pumpkin patch. “A lot of people

ministry, Grace Avenue touches the lives a good neighbor has been a priority for know us for our Pumpkins on the Prairie,

of those who may be counted among the the church from the very beginning. “God but what a lot of people may not know is

last, least, lost or lonely of the community. has planted us in a wonderful community, that we partner with local schools , and

In addition, by offering the newest phase and from the beginning of our church 14 we have about 1600 Kindergarteners who

of its Frisco facility for use by the public, years ago, we knew we wanted to be a come here on field trips each year.”

Grace Avenue hopes to bless countless good neighbor. Part of what that means is One important component of Grace

more neighbors with a beautiful venue for we don’t want to only be concerned about Avenue’s community outreach involves

weddings and other special events. things in our church. We don’t want all of missions to the under-resourced of Frisco.

For 14 years, Grace Avenue UMC has our activities to only revolve around us.” “One of the things that is really important

grown along with Frisco, mirroring the One of the earliest examples of this to us is the belief that the church should

city’s rapid growth. Since its first public commitment to the community, says Rev. be as concerned with going to people as

service in August 1999, Grace Avenue has Echols-Richter, was participation in the we are about people going to church,”

transformed from a small group of people Frisco Relay for Life, a fundraising event for explains Rev. Echols-Richter. “Within the

gathering in a local elementary school to the American Cancer Society and a feature Methodist tradition, all the way back to

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John Wesley in the 1700s, there was a are contemporary worship expressions of worship,” explains Rev. Echols-Richter.

great concern for going out to the people held in the Grace Avenue worship center. “We offer various styles at various times so

who were in need.” These include a Saturday evening service that people living in a community as busy

In that same spirit, local missions at 5:30 p.m. described as a “come-as- as ours have many different options.”

supported by Grace Avenue include a you-are, Sunday alternative,” a Sunday Grace Avenue is able to offer such a

partnership with varied worship

Frisco Family experience thanks

Services in such to construction

endeavors as their of their newest

Christmas tree addition, a 22,000

angels and back-to- square-foot

school backpacks, as facility completed

well as their Summer earlier this year.

Lunch Program. “In this phase

This program, which of construction,

serves families who we were focus-

normally receive ed on building

free or reduced a more formal

school lunches sanctuary as a

during the school space for worship,

year, helps bridge for weddings,

the gap during for community

summer months gatherings,

when resources memorial services

are unavailable to — those kinds of

families in need. things,” explains

Another area of outreach involves a service at 9:30 a.m. described as “a joyful Rev. Echols-Richter. “It really is a beautiful

nearby elderly care facility where Grace praise experience” and an 11 a.m. service spot for formal gatherings, and it was the

Avenue volunteers run a bingo program called “Threshold” that is geared toward centerpiece of this phase of construction.”

every Saturday. Annual Mother’s Day and young adults. In the new Grace Avenue Additionally, a large community room

Father’s Day events -- Mother’s Day Tea sanctuary, meanwhile, three Sunday was added, providing a dedicated space

and Donuts with Dad -- are another service morning services offer more traditional for fourth and fifth graders on weekends

Grace Avenue provides for residents. worship expressions. An 8 a.m. service and gathering space for scout troops and

Senior adults of Grace Avenue lead offers Holy Communion each week, while other community organizations during the

a ministry called “Books ‘n week. Another new feature,

Bags,” providing free children’s the bride’s room, allows

books and snacks to local Grace Avenue to better

children in need. Blood drives serve the local community

are hosted by Grace Avenue in as a premier facility for

partnership with Carter Blood 3521 Main St., Frisco weddings.
Care Center throughout the 972.335.2882 Ultimately, says Rev.
year, and a weekly bread run
by Grace Avenue members Echols-Richter, the heart of
Grace Avenue is the heart

transports donated food www.graceavenue.org of a home. “We spend a lot
to local homeless shelters. of time talking about this

As an outreach to the local being a home. We’re very

Hispanic community, Grace Avenue offers the 9:30 a.m. service is designed as a aware that we live in a community where

weekly classes for English language and family-oriented experience. The 11 a.m. people have moved from all over. If you

citizenship, free of charge. service is “a time-honored experience of come to any of our worship services, one

As a result of their commitment to Wesleyan theology presented through of the first things you will hear someone

effectively serve the people of Frisco, Rev. liturgy, ritual, hymns and choral singing.” say is, ‘Welcome home to Grace Avenue.’

Echols-Richter says, “Once you get the The reason for Grace Avenue’s varied We want people to feel like they’re having

church going out to people, it’s amazing worship schedule stems once again from a bit of homecoming when they come to

how passionate people become about a desire to best serve the needs of the our church.”

going to church.” And as people come community. “One of things we are very To learn more about the ministries of

to Grace Avenue for weekend worship aware of is that we live in a very busy Grace Avenue United Methodist Church,

services, they find six options from which community. Because of that, we can’t just visit graceavenue.org or call the church

to choose. Three of the weekend services offer one time of worship or even one style office at 972.335.2882.

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