**** Michelle Musick Jones (DCC 1989) has been selected as one of the best real estate agents and top producers in Dallas according to D Magazine!  Atta girl Michelle!

**** In case you missed it, Purrfect Angelz, competed on America’s Got Talent!  This dance troupe features some of our DCC sisters, Lisa Ligon, (Founder and DCC 1996, 97, 98), Tanea Brooks (DCC 1998, 99, 00), and Kenia Brown (DCC 1999, 00).  Check out their performance below:

**** UPDATE!  Leslie Ezelle (DCC 1988, 89) welcomed over 150 of her closest friends to The Studio Movie Grill on July 11th for a viewing party of HGTV’s reality show, ‘Design Star’!  Several of her DCC sisters were in attendance to show their support for Leslie and her endeavors.  Leslie has also been selected as ‘Honorary Chair’ of this year’s Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on October 15th.  This is a huge honor as Leslie will now join a prestigious group that includes Former First Lady Laura Bush.  Also in the works is an art project that will travel around the DFW metroplex during October.... keep your eyes out for a huge, metal bra!

From left to right:

Me, Judy London- Young (DCC 1985, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90), Michele Taylor Sharp (DCC 1988, 89), Sue Hollingsworth Benn (DCC 1987, 88, 89), Leslie, Christi Carthel Kendrick (DCC 1989), Meredith Walker Kneis (DCC 1988, 89), Kourtney Mitchell Ketterhagen (DCC 1989, 90, 91), and Deon Sharp Scheinberg (DCC 1988, 89).

**** Vicki Hammons Woodlee (DCC 1973, 74) participated in the Ms. Texas Senior America pageant!  She won Ms. Congeniality, of course, she’s a DCC, and got a standing ovation for her talent!   When she’s not doing the ‘pageant thing’, Vicki can also be found directing/ staging a dance troupe that recently participated in the opening of Spamalot at the Dallas Summer musicals as a part of the Dance Council of North Texas in June.   There are 40 ladies in the group- 5 are DCC Alumni:    Vicki, Beverly Flower Gallagher (DCC 1973, 74, 75), Pam Seal (DCC 1975), Debbie Aycock Strong (DCC 1980), and Ranie Lindeman Young (DCC 1981).  On top of all that, she and Ann Briggs Cutaia (DCC 1978) were recently chosen to be judges for the Dallas Summer Musicals' new High School Musical Theatre Awards Program.  The program is for all area high schools,  both public and private,  and each school will be judged in 15 categories.  The awards ceremony will be at the Music Hall at Fair Park on May 5,  2012 where the top eight schools will perform a production number from their show.

****  Michelle Mozek (DCC 2007) recently competed in her first fitness competition!  It was the NPC Pacific USA on August 13th in Anaheim, CA. She placed first in her class.  She’s still training and will be competing again on September 10th in Culver city at the "Tournament of Champions"

Michelle plans to keep the training going so she can compete to earn her "Pro Card" and then aim to shoot for a fitness cover in the future! She’s also in the process of getting her certification so she can help others reach their goals.

Since her first contest, Michelle has already booked and shot a couple of fitness infomercials!   I hope no one is offended by the shot of her bum, but my gosh, I don’t know about you, but my butt didn’t look that good when I cheered!   She can train me anytime!                                     

****  Jennifer Jones Cloutier (DCC 1992, 93) has plenty to be proud of!  For starters, her dance team, the North Texas Dancers- the dance team for the University of North Texas, performed with the Black Eyed Peas during halftime of the Superbowl!  You probably didn’t recognize them with the cubes on their heads... you know they were hating that!  DCC auditions rolled around in May and 2 of her previous team members made the 2011 squad!  Ann Lux is returning for her 2nd season and Holly Squier is a rookie this year. 

****  Hollie Huggins Lowry (DCC 1996) is in the running to be chosen as ‘One of the 10 Most Beautiful Women in Dallas’!  She needs our votes!  There are 12 finalists currently, and they need to cut to 10.  Online voting will determine which of them are featured in the December 2011 issue of D Magazine. One last week of voting will pick the top 10.  Remember to check in every day through Sept. 19 to keep up with the contest and support Hollie.

The link to vote is:

http://surveys.dmagazine.com/10-most-beautiful-women-in-dallas-2011

****  Melissa Valdez Fitzgerald (DCC 1994, 95, 96, 00, 01) shared this cute picture of her son Jake in his first Beall’s ad!  What a little hunk!

****  Nicole Hamilton (DCC 2005, 06, 07, 08, 09) has landed her first show in Las Vegas!  And for all you moms out there, yes, she’s fully clothed.....  The show is called ‘VEGAS! The Show’  and it tells the story of the most influential and exciting entertainers who made the city the “entertainment capital of the world.”

From The Rat Pack and Elvis to today’s hottest stars… this amazing cast of more than 40 performers, big band live orchestra and beautiful showgirls make VEGAS! The Show one of the biggest stage productions on the Strip in 20 years.  You’ll see why critics call it the “best of Las Vegas all in one show!”

This spectacular performance will take you back in time to experience true Las Vegas entertainment the way it was meant to be. You will relive the best moments of the most dynamic singers, dancers, and unforgettable personalities to ever set foot on the world-famous Strip.  Vegastheshow.com

****  Breah Brown Herzog (DCC 2001, 02) and her husband, Clint, have just launched a  powerful new diet and fitness book designed to help couples get fit before their big day!  ‘The Engagement Diet’ is a 12 week ‘how-to,’ inspiring couples to get fit before their big day.   Incorporating ‘Fuel Meals’, ‘Fair Meals’, and ‘Fun Meals’, the book has a unique approach to diet and fitness and guides the couple utilizing a Get Fit commitment to build and strengthen their relationship with each other.

****  Regina Tucker (DCC 1992, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98) is so proud of her daughter Regan.  She runs track and qualified for nationals in the 4x400 relay- she runs the anchor leg.  Her team did so well, that Regina and Regan headed to Kansas so she could compete in teh Junior Olympics! This is an amazing feat given the fact that she’s only been running 3 months! Atta girl, Regan!  Keep it up!  And if track doesn’t work out, I know a 50 yard line that could use those legs!!!!

****  Abigail Klein (DCC 2007, 08, 09) is really making strides in her Hollywood career!  She just shot episode of 90210 that comes out this fall and then she headed to Cape Cod to shoot her first movie!  The movie is called "I Hate You, Dad" and she plays a bridesmaid.  Abigail has a few lines so lets hope they don't get cut in post production! It's an Adam Sandler movie starring Adam of course, and Susan Sarandon, Leighton Meester, Andy Samberg, and several others.  The movie is set to be out next June......

****  A personal note from Amy Reese (DCC 2008, 09):

I never got to know my grandmother because at an early age she was diagnosed with this disease. Please help me fight against Alzheimer's Disease.

"Memory is a way of holding onto the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose." - From the Wonder Years

Dear DCC Sisters,

Currently, more than 5 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease and that number is expected to grow to as many as 16 million by 2050. Our future is at risk unless we can find a way to change the course of this devastating disease.

This year, to help those affected by Alzheimer’s, I’m participating in the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s to raise funds and awareness.

The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research, and funds I raise will go directly toward supporting their efforts.

I know I can make a difference with your support! Will you consider making a donation? It’s easy to give online by following the link below.

http://2011walktoendalz.kintera.org/faf/r.asp?t=4&i=456151&u=456151-335984524&e=4869970183

This cause is very dear to my heart. Please help me fight to stop this disease. All kids should have a chance to know their grandparents. Help preserve those precious memories.

This means so much to me and all those who have had a loved one with this disease. From the bottom of my heart, thank you! Every dollar counts! Even $5 can make a difference. If you are able, please consider giving.

Thank you again,

Amy Reese

DCC 2008, 09

Vicki & Ann

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