Mary C. Lawson Corrigan grew up in Houston, but
it’s Dallas that truly feels like home. After moving
to University Park in seventh grade, she quickly
became part of the fabric of the Park Cities…

John Ellerman grew up in Hannibal, Missouri,
a town known more for Mark Twain and the
Mississippi River…

Dinner, Casino Games and Dancing For Dallas Symphony Debutantes. An Exciting Tradition Continues.

Mark your calendars for a night of music and dancing on Saturday, January 31, 2026, as the Junior Symphony Ball takes over the iconic Gilley's Dallas for an evening of fun and entertainment. Steering Committee tickets go on sale Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 9...

By Sarah Mitchell Bonnie Wheeler, originally from Boston, has had a long and distinguished career at SMU, where she’s taught for 50 years. She was recruited to SMU in 1975 after teaching at Columbia University in New York City. This fall, she’ll celebrate her...

Lucinda Buford, originally from Little Rock, Arkansas, arrived in the Park Cities in 1990 after finishing college. In 1989, she had traveled to Dallas for a wedding where she sat next to a stranger who would become her future husband. She attended Rhodes College in...

Though neither are originally from the area, Ed Le Cara and Copper Dallas both eventually found their way to Texas. Copper is originally from small town in south Georgia who made her way to the University of Georgia where she studied Marketing and Advertising. During...

Leigh grew up in Dallas, attending Highland Park High School before going on to Vanderbilt for college. Ross is originally from Boston and studied at Colgate. The two met in Tennessee while Leigh was in graduate school and Ross was working. After getting married, they...

David Peacock’s journey to Dallas began in 1992 when he moved from his hometown of Charlotte to attend SMU. His roommate at the time was dating Laurie’s best friend, and through this connection, David met Laurie. By the time they both graduated in 1996—David with a...