Will Smith at the 2008 LHHS playoff pep rally

Over the weekend, Will Smith visited a London girls’ school and led the excited students in a sing-a-long of the theme song from his TV show, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. The girls knew every word.

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The video, going viral around the world, reminded me of the November day in 2008 when Will Smith and Tony Romo surprised our kids at a Lake Highlands High School pep rally. As the school prepared for football and volleyball playoffs, then-principal Walter Kelly got a call from Will Smith’s reps, who said he was in town to promote his new movie, Seven Pounds. He wanted to have a “good will trip,” but he wanted no press, just a fun interaction with the kids. His friendship with Cowboys quarterback Romo made it a package deal.

You can view my blog post from back then here.

Wildcat quarterback Ricky Zorn with Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo

Tony Romo at the LHHS playoff pep rally

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  • Carol Toler

    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.