Dallas ISD 2013 graduates - Oh Happy Day

Shine on, Bright Lights, Shine on!

Happy District 6 parents were joined by family and friends  at four graduation ceremonies this week-end  -- all on Saturday, June 1.

        9:00 a.m.    Justin F. Kimball High School

     12 Noon      David W. Carter High School

     3:30 p.m.    Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy

     7:00 p.m.    John Leslie Patton, Jr. Academic Center

Each graduation had unique features, the most memorable being memories and anecdotes students shared during their addresses.

Cheers to the students below for their well-prepared remarks:

Justin F. Kimball High School
Earl A. Jones, Principal
  
                                   Fernando Sigala -- Valedictorian

                                   Stephanie Almendares  --  Salutatorian

2013 Justin F. Kimball High School Graduation

2013 Justin F. Kimball High School Recessional

2013 Justin F. Kimball High School Parents and Supporters

David W. Carter High School
Fred Davis III, Principal
   
                                  Jasmine Washington  -- Valedictorian

                                  David Albert -- Salutatorian

2013 David W. Carter High School Graduation

2013 David W. Carter High School Graduation

2013 David W. Carter High School Recessional

Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy
Gayle Ferguson Smith, Principal

                                  Morgan Bridgewater -- Valedictorian

                                  Henry Williams --  Salutatorian

2013 Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy Graduation

2013 Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy Graduates

2013 Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy Graduates

John Leslie Patton Academic Center
Dwain Simmons, Principal
  

                                 Valencia Lomax --  Graduate Address

                                 Iris Mendez -- Graduate Address

                                Jose Mata -- Spoken Word

2013 John Leslie Patton, Jr. Academic Center Processional

2013 John Leslie Patton, Jr. Academic Center Graduates

Graduations -- issuing diplomas, shaking hands, giving hugs and congratulations, talking with families and teachers, etc. --  are one of proudest and most special experiences for me as a Dallas ISD Trustee.    

Triple that for loved ones who have watched their student grow and blossom to reach the graduation milestone.

Thanks to  everyone who supported, taught, encouraged, sacrificed and prayed for the 2013 Graduates.  You must feel proud.

Congratulations, 2013 Graduates!   

Shine on, Bright Lights, Shine on!