LHHS graduation banner

When Katy Evans Wilgus graduated from Lake Highlands High in 2006, she and her classmates celebrated with Wrangler banquets, prom-posals and graduation speeches. This year’s seniors aren’t so lucky, but she’s created a way to liven up the celebration while you’re sheltering in place with your graduate.

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Wilgus created Cowtown Celebrations in 2019 after husband, Sam, became assistant priest at St. Andrew’s Church in downtown Fort Worth. Working at home with Dottie, 2, and Jack, 6 months, she handcrafts customizable banners for graduations, wedding showers, new babies, holidays and other special events.

“I know their year didn’t end as expected, so I would love for these graduates to feel special and recognized during this challenging crisis in our world,” Wilgus told me. “God has wonderful plans for their future, even though it is so hard to see past today.”

One 4.5 foot banner is $35, or you can order 3 for $80. You can check out her designs on Instagram or Facebook, and place your order via comment or private message.

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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.