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CFB Hosts First Annual District Talent Show

Posted/span> on May 16, 2019 in Blalack, District News, Fine Arts, Perry, Smith High School

In January, the CFBISD Educational Foundation had an open call for auditions for CFB students in grades 6-12 for the first-ever district talent show called CFB’s Got Talent. Auditions were held at 3 CFB high schools, and out of 33 entries, 12 acts were chosen to perform at the live show on May 3. Acts in the final show included dance, piano, singing, guitar playing, juggling skills, and Chinese yo-yo.

Panel of judges

Farmers Branch Mayor, Robert Dye, and WNBA Dallas Wings Manager of Social Responsibility, Antoinette Iroko – both CFB alums – were judges for the show. Joining them in the judges panel was Firehouse Theatre Director, David Moore.

Winners

The 3rd place winner is Perry Middle School student Madeleine Birmingham, for her dance entry. Newman Smith High School student Katie Hasty is the runner-up for her soccer juggling skills. The 2019 CFB’s Got Talent Champion is Blalack Middle School student, Danya Pleasant for her singing.

Prizes

Second and 3rd place winners each took home gift cards, a Google Home Mini, and 3 tickets to a show at the Firehouse Theatre. The 1st place winner took home these same prizes in addition to a $500 Impact Now! grant to help them continue in their art.

View more photos from this event in our Flickr Gallery.

Smith Culinary Student Earns Scholarship

Posted/span> on May 15, 2019 in District News, Newsletter, Smith High School

Newman Smith High School culinary student, Justin Brown, has earned a scholarship from the Greater Dallas Restaurant Association (GDRA). Justin says his affinity for eating inspired his interest in cooking. He began with an American staple – the grilled cheese sandwich and his interest grew. He found recipes on YouTube and explored different cooking techniques on his own, preparing meals for his family.

Scholarship

Justin was awarded $2500 from the GDRA which will be used toward his further education in culinary arts at El Centro College. Students from 48 high schools in GDRA’s chapter area applied for the scholarships, with 14 being awarded to applicants that stood out to the Association. GDRA Executive Director, Jerry Walker, stated that one of the factors that stood out in Justin’s application was his essay, in which he explained why he wants to be part of this industry.

Food as an art form

Justin likes to draw and sees plating as an art form unto itself. Justin says, “you have to make it look appetizing, because if it doesn’t look appetizing, no one will want to eat it.” Just states that Culinary Arts director, Martha Dodson, is his favorite teacher because she has helped him develop his cooking skillset.

Culinary Arts at Smith High School

The Culinary Arts program at Newman Smith High School emphasizes the principles of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling the management of a variety of food service operations. The course provides insight into the operation of a well-run restaurant. This laboratory-based course begins with the fundamentals and principles of the art of food preparation and includes management and production skills and techniques. Students in the Culinary Arts program can pursue a national sanitation certification and other industry certifications. The knowledge and skills required for careers in the restaurant, food, and beverage industry are practiced as food is prepared for a campus based restaurant, Café Smith.

NSHS Orchestra Earns Sweepstakes for 33rd Straight Year

Posted/span> on April 24, 2019 in District News, Fine Arts, Fine Arts – State-National, Smith High School

The Newman Smith High School Orchestra has earned Sweepstakes at UIL for the 33rd year in a row. The Sweepstakes designation is the designation for an orchestra that receive a 1^st division in both concert and sight-reading. A 1^st division rating is the best rating that can be received. There is a 3 member panel of judges for both the concert room and the sight-reading room and a at least two of the three have to give a 1^st division to reach that level. In this case, all three judges in both rooms gave the Newman Smith Orchestra a first division.

Among the pieces played was Nocturne by Hofeldt. Fine Arts Director, Brett Farr, stated, “the judge expressed that the Newman Smith Varsity String Orchestra’s performance on that particular song was the best high school orchestra performance that she had ever heard.”

Twenty-nine middle school and high school orchestras from CFB competed at UIL, and an amazing 22 of those orchestras received the Sweepstakes award. Additionally, 11 of CFB’s Middle School Choirs received the Sweepstakes award at their annual UIL contest.

The director of the the Trojan Orchestra is Jessica Milbrandt, who is also an alumna of the school.

Countdown to Graduation at the UNT Coliseum

Posted/span> on April 24, 2019 in Creekview, District News, Newsletter, Ranchview, Smith High School, Turner High School

Graduation ceremonies at the UNT Coliseum are a CFB tradition and a time for life-long memories. As you make your drive to Denton and enjoy visits from out-of-town relatives on this momentous occasion, we want you to be prepared for your arrival. The University of North Texas has implemented new rules this year regarding activities inside and what can be brought into the venue.

When

Graduation will be held on Sunday, Jun. 2, at the UNT Coliseum.
9 AM – Newman Smith Graduation
1 PM – Turner Graduation
4 PM – Creekview Graduation
7 PM – Ranchview Graduation

Parking

Arrive early and carpool as much as possible. Allow for extra time to park and walk some distance from your car to the ceremony.
Don’t rely on your GPS – you will be taking the North Texas Boulevard Exit to access the UNT campus from I-35.
There will be signage and UNT Police officers guiding traffic around the Coliseum.

UNT Coliseum Polices

No seat-saving. This is a policy of the UNT Coliseum. There will be more than enough seating available for all guests. Arriving early is the best way to find the best vantage point for you and your family.
With the exception of seats for graduates, special commencement guests and district personnel, there are no reserved seats.
ALL individual bags will be checked as people enter the Coliseum. Prepare before you arrive. If you don’t need that bag, leave it in the car or at home. 🙂

Tickets

We do not have tickets for graduation and we do not limit the number of seats per student. Got a gigantic entourage? Awesome! But make sure they arrive early, or they may not all be sitting together.

Forbidden items

Balloons (we know – they’re a thing – but not a Coliseum thing) 🙂
Beach balls
Noise makers, bullhorns, etc.
Silly string, bubbles, glitter or any other similar items that people can slip on or get in their eyes.
Signs or banners (we know! but you still have time to make fun shirts with your messages – signs will not be allowed in the Coliseum
Tripods, monopods, selfie sticks, drones, etc. Ask a friend to take your picture. They will totally do it.
Any tobacco products or devices for smoking or vaping. UNT is a smoke-free campus inside and out.
Strollers inside the seating area. Strollers can be used to bring young children into the Coliseum only.

More information

UNT has more information on their website on what you need to know prior to arriving for graduation. Please share this page with your family and friends who will be heading to Denton to celebrate the class of 2019 with you so that your entrance into the Coliseum is quick and easy.