Lake Highlands High School student Emily Hawkins, who just completed her sophomore year, will be performing in the Garland Summer Musicals as Liesl in the Sound of Music. Emily auditioned for the role after outstanding performances in A Piece of My Heart and Little Shop of Horrors at LHHS.
The Garland Summer Musicals, currently in its 27th season, does a solid job using local talent. Performances are held at the Granville Arts Center, named for longtime producer and frequent cast member Patty Granville. Tickets can be purchased at the theater’s box office, 300 North Fifth Street in downtown Garland, by calling 972-205-2790. Performances are June 12, 13, 19, and 20 at 8 pm and June 14 and 21 for the 2:30 matinee.
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Blogger CAROL TOLER and her husband, Toby, are the parents of four LHHS graduates. She has an MBA from SMU and is the proud recipient of the Exchange Club of LH's Unsung Hero Award and Councilman McGough's Blake Anderson Public Service Award. She received LHHS PTA's Extended Service Award, FMJH PTA's Charger Award and a Life Membership from the LHFC PTA. She has moderated candidate debates for Dallas Mayor, Dallas City Council and RISD Trustee races and taught seminars on garnering publicity for nonprofits. She completed training with Dallas Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation and Inside RISD, and she's a sustaining member of LH Women's League. She has served on the boards of After8 to Educate, Dallas Free Press, Healing Hands Ministries and Camp Sweeney and chaired fundraisers for multiple Dallas nonprofits. Email ctoler@advocatemag.com.
