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The DeSoto High School Speech and Debate Team soared to success at the April 6 Lincoln-Douglas Debate competition, securing a spot in the top six out of 32 participating teams. The team clinched first place in persuasive speaking, and sophomore Jamar Carden placed among the top three speakers out of a total of 30 contestants. Jada’Chris Easter, also a sophomore, placed in the top six in the Lincoln-Douglas Debate out of 36 participants, earning a coveted medal. With their recent success, the DHS Eagles Debate team advanced to the regionals scheduled to be held at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, on April 27.

The DeSoto Independent School District is getting ready to host a student job fair at DeSoto High School to help prepare students for the real world. The job fair will take place on May 2 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and lists a host of job opportunities for students to apply to. Ahead of the event, district teachers and leaders are working with students to help equip them with job readiness skills, including interview preparation and resume development. The job fair aims to connect students with employment opportunities in three distinct capacities such as summer employment, longer-term employment, and post-graduation opportunities.

Source: The DeSoto Tribune
Published: Apri 16, 2024
Author: Joshua Carter
Photograph: A Owen

Last week, the DeSoto Development Corporation hosted their Spring Franchise Interest Meeting where local serial franchisees from Smoothie King and Marco's Pizza showcased their journey and remarkable success stories, highlighting the DeSoto’s promising potential! A massive thank you to our consultants, attorneys, and franchise recruiters for their invaluable expertise in navigating this exciting journey and sharing insightful guidance for those pursuing these entrepreneurial endeavors. Carlos White, Sara Waskow, Jonathan Massey. Thanks to Texas Capital Bank and the Small Business Administration (SBA) for sharing key information on accessing capital opportunities to fund these franchise dreams.

Candidates To Take Part In City Hall Public Meet & Greet Thursday PM. The DeSoto City Council has announced the selection of three finalists to serve as DeSoto’s next City Manager and is inviting residents to come to City Hall on Thursday evening for an informal meet and greet with the candidates. “The person that we select as City Manager will lead DeSoto for several years and guide projects and policies that will shape our city and impact residents for decades to come, so my City Council colleagues and I have worked very closely with our recruitment firm, Government Professional Solutions, to make sure that we were going to pursue the absolute best possible candidates,” said DeSoto Mayor Rachel L. Proctor. “We are excited to welcome our three City Manager finalists to City Hall on Thursday evening, and are inviting residents to stop by or tune in so that they can meet them.”