Serenity High In The News

2003 

Ball, L. S.  “A Coin For Their Thoughts: Nervously Leaving Serenity.” The Dallas Morning News[Collin County] 18 December 2003

Crouch, Farrah.  “Serenity Graduates Find Direction For A New Life.” McKinney-Courier-Gazette    18 December 2003

Azhdaroldini, Mina.  “Schedule’s Packed For Serenity Students, Teachers.”  McKinney Courier Gazette  15 October 2003

Staff Writer.  “Serenity High School Receives Upgrades From EDS.”  The Dallas Morning News [Collin County]  6 October 2003

Editorial.  “Serenity: Unique School’s Future Should Never Be In Doubt.”  The Dallas Morning News [Collin County]  Fall 2003

Keith, Josh.  “Why Serenity High?” McKinney Living  August/September 2003

Price, Lori.  “McKinney’s Serenity High Stays Afloat With Donations.”  The Dallas Morning News[Collin County]  3 June 2003

Emily, Jennifer.  “School Chief Aims To Keep Campuses.”  The Dallas Morning News [Collin County]  21 May 2003

Willis, Stephen.  “Serenity Holds Graduation; Board Raises $82K.”  McKinney Courier-Gazette  May 2003

Price, Lori.  “McKinney ISD Urged To Close Serenity High, Academy.”  The Dallas Morning News[Collin County]  20 May 2003

Willis, Stephen.  “Serenity Gets Time To Pay Operating Costs.”  McKinney Courier-Gazette  May 2003

Editorial.  “Serenity: Unique School’s Future Should Never Be In Doubt.”  The Dallas Morning News [Collin County]  Fall 2003

2002

Piloto, Connie.  “School’s Recovery Efforts Praised.”  The Dallas Morning News [Metropolitan]  16 October 2002

Piloto, Connie.  “Serenity May Be Model For Other Schools.”  Plano Morning News [Allen Frisco McKinney]  16 October 2002

Chmelynski, Carol. “ ‘Sober Schools’ Help Students Recover From Alcohol, Drug Abuse.”      School Board News   8 October 2002

Woodyard, Cathy.   “Serenity High, A Place for Hope.”    Guidelines - The Texas Counseling Association            October 2002

Editorial.  “School Is Great Use Of Tax Money”  McKinney Courier-Gazette   Fall 2002

Piloto, Connie.  “Serenity High Is At Financial Low.”  Plano Morning News [Allen Frisco McKinney]  5 July 2002

Bewley, Dalana.  “MISD Looks To Trim ’02 – ’03 Budget.”  McKinney Messenger 14 June 2002

Gladstone, Mary.  “New Vision, New Life:  Drug Program Relies On Indian Spirituality.”  The Dallas Morning News [Religion]  9 February 2002

Ball, Linda Stewart.  “Heroin Deaths In Plano Are Down, But Are They Out?” The Dallas Morning News[Metropolitan]  2 February 2002

Editorial.  “Serenity High: Community Should Appreciate And Support Unique Program.”  2002

Editorial.  “School Choices.”  January 2002

2001

Bauer, Ryan.  “Serentiy High Graduation:  A Source Of Tremendous Pride.”  McKinney Courier-Gazette  January 2001

Staff Reporter. “McKinney ISD’s Serenity High Reaching More Students.”      McKinney Messenger [Drug Awareness]  21 January 2001

Hinojosa, David.  “Teaching Has Rewards For Wrestling Coach.”  Plano Morning News [Allen Frisco McKinney/Sports & Recreation]      12 January 2001

2000

Willis, Stephen. “Serenity Holds Graduation; Board Raises $82K.”  McKinney Courier-Gazette  May 2003

Editorial.  “Serenity:  Unique School’s Future Should Never Be In Doubt.”  The Dallas Morning News [Collin County] Spring 2002

Collins, Melanie, and Crystal Stone.  “A Drug Addict’s Limb Up:  Serenity High Student Hopes Her Story Raises Awareness For Red Ribbon Week.”  McKinney High School Mane Event  20 October 2000

Bauer, Ryan.  “From There To Serenity.”  McKinney Courier-Gazette  14 May 2000

Loving, Emily.  “The Next Step:       Serenity High Offers Haven For Students Coming Out Of Substance Abuse Programs.”  Plano Star Courier  23 April 2000

Wall, Kent.  “Beating the Odds.”  McKinney Courier-Gazette   Spring 2000

Louey, Sandy.  “Lesson In Redemption:  School Gives New Start To Teens Recovering From Drug, Alcohol Problems.”  The Dallas Morning News  28 March 2000

1999

Editorial.  “Serenity High To Help Kids Keep Drug Demons At Bay.”  McKinney Messenger  1 October 1999

Coxsey, Jessica.  “Serenity High:  Special School Meets The Needs Of Students Returning After Substance Abuse Rehabilitation.”  McKinney High School Mane Event  1 October 1999

Staff Writer.  “Serenity High Funding Gets Boost:  Jr. League Of Plano Donates $29,000.”     McKinney Courier-Gazette   September 1999

Pearce, Matt.  “League Supports New School.”  Plano Star Courier  22 September 1999

Fay, Sandra.  “Sperrys Cultivate New Ground.”  D/FW Community Newspaper  27 August 1999

Griffith,  Diana.  “A Junior League Of Their Own:  Junior League Members Reflect On How The Group Has Change.”  The Dallas Morning News [Plano]  18 August 1999

Pearce,  Matt.  “Serene School Scene:  High School Opens For Teens Finishing Drug Rehabilitation.” Plano Star Courier  October 1999

1998

Editorial.  “ ‘Sobriety High’ Offers Promise.”  Plano Star Courier  16 August 1998

Louey, Sandy.  “McKinney May Open High School For Ex-Substance Abusers.”  The Dallas Morning News [Plano]  14 August 1998

Cooper, Tracey.  “Panel Name To Help Plan Recovering Abusers School.”  McKinney Messenger 13 August 1998

Collins, Jean Ann.  “MISD Establishes Committee To Review Potential Campus.”  McKinney Courier-Gazette  12 August 1998

Funsch, Shelly. “Recovering Teen Addict:  School Would Provide Needed Support.” McKinney Courier-Gazette  12 August 1998