STATEMENT OF DECORUM

Your Graduate has asked that you treat this exercise with the utmost respect. Every graduate

deserves to hear his or her name announced. Please refrain from using any noisemakers, horns,

bells, yells, or any other distractors that are not conducive to maintaining the dignity and grandeur

of this event. We ask that you hold your applause and congratulatory yells until after all names

have been called so that the next name called can be clearly heard. Your assistance will help

provide the very best graduation for each student. Thank you in advance for your cooperation to

ensure a dignified graduation ceremony.

DECLARACIÓN DEL DECORO

Los alumnos graduados han pedido que trate este evento con mucho respeto. Cada graduado

merece oír su nombre anunciado. Por favor, absténgase de utilizar matracas, bocinas, campanas,

gritos, o cualquier otro distractor que no sea apropiado para el mantenimiento de la dignidad y la

grandeza de este evento. Le pedimos que mantenga sus aplausos y gritos de felicitación hasta que

todos los nombres hayan sido llamados para que el nombre de la próxima persona llamada pueda

ser escuchado claramente. Su cooperación ayudará a proporcionar la mejor graduación para cada

estudiante. Gracias de antemano por su cooperación para asegurar una digna ceremonia de

graduación.

L.G. Pinkston High School “Education with a Purpose”

Rigor + Relevance + Relationships = Results!

Congratulations L.G. Pinkston Class of 2014 Graduates! – You made it!

You stand now at the threshold of great change and adventure–of inestimable potential. Hold your

breath and savor this moment. It is a time you will remember always.

You have endured years of projects, essays and tests and while you reflect on this

accomplishment, don’t forget that there is a lifetime of education still awaiting you; the learning

is not over. You will want to enjoy the high point of this graduation, but the real game is now

beginning. So, get ready.

As you revel in this moment take the time to thank all who have been instrumental in helping you

achieve this milestone. It goes without saying, don't forget your family, your teachers and the

entire school community when you are passing along words of appreciation to all who have been

influential in your accomplishments. We are here for you now, and in the future; you will always

have a home at Pinkston High School.

I am exceedingly proud of you and are honored to have served you as your principal and I would

like to impart some food for thought by Harriet Tubman. “Every great dream begins with a

dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to

reach for the stars to change the world.” So be a dreamer and change the world.

Now go get ‘em.

Sincerely,

Elizabeth Kastiel

Principal, L.G. Pinkston High School

L.G. Pinkston High School “Education with a Purpose”

Rigor + Relevance + Relationships = Results!

To the Class of 2014

This is indeed an honor and an awesome privilege to offer words of encouragement to the class of 2014. I hold

this assignment in high regards because I truly believe that the class of 2014 will achieve greatness in the West

Dallas community, the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex, the State of Texas and beyond. I and many others have faith

in you; but that’s only part of the equation. In order for you to reach this greatness you must have faith in yourself.

Please understand that greatness is not measured by the number of zeros that you will be compensated for the

work that you do. Greatness comes from within and it will only come when you develop a true sense of who you

are.

But! Before I continue, let me share a little of who I am. I was born and reared in a small town in South Carolina

called Kingstree. I have six brothers and four sisters. I am the oldest of the boys. All of my early education was

completed in Kingstree. After my high school graduation, I attended South Carolina State University where I

received a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineer Technology. This is what I did for several years before

becoming a teacher I worked as an engineering in Greenville Texas. In May of 2005 I received a Master of

Divinity in Theology. I am currently the pastor of Outland Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church

where I have served for fourteen years in addition to teaching at LG Pinkston for the last 10 years.

I have faced many challenges as a pastor and teacher that I overcame. Therefore I know you have overcome

challenges, although different from what I have experienced. If I could put a title on the book that you all have

been writing over the past twelve plus year, I would entitle the book “Against All Odds”. Today you have proven

many wrong. There have been people who have said you would not make it this far. Some have even thought the

worst for you. Many have said you didn’t have what it takes to complete this stage of your journey. This is what

I want you to say to those “haters,” look at me now! Always remember that you didn’t complete this life changing

accomplishment by yourself. There have and continue to be individuals who are praying daily for you. Those who

have helped you along the way probably have been your parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings and last but

certainly not least, the many educators who have given of themselves to help you prepare for the opportunities

that will be presented to you. You are winners!

In closing let me share with you the secret to success. Whatever road life may take you down, if you have God in

your life, that road will be easier traveled. You may not know what tomorrow holds; but you can be assured of

who holds tomorrow. I want each of you to believe today that you can do all things through God Who gives you

the strength. You have overcome obstacles and barriers and with God you will continue to overcome obstacles

and barriers. When life knocks you down, don’t stay down, rise up better and stronger and more determined. Eyes

have not seen and ears have not heard about the great things that the class of 2014 will accomplish. Thank you

for letting us be a part of your “Greatness”.

Rodney McCullough

Teacher of the Year

ALMA MATER

Dear Pinkston High,

Our hearts to thee we bring,

Our voices raise, thy praise we sing.

Our Pinkston High, long may your colors fly.

We’ll never yield on any field,

Dear Pinkston High

What-e’er we do, where-e’er we be,

We will keep our standards high for thee.

Dear Pinkston High,

To you we will be true.

Our very best, we pledge to you,

Dear Pinkston High.

Mission Statement

The staff and students of L.G. Pinkston High School believe that anything is possible through

collaboration, rigor, relevance and relationships as we believe, achieve and succeed together. We

are committed to becoming the premier high school in the nation by becoming proficient staff

members and students while learning to adapt to our world as a global society.

Motto Education with a Purpose!

ORDER OF PROGRAM

Processional…………………………………………………………………Senior Class of 2014 (Audience Standing)

“Pomp and Circumstance” composed by Edward Elgar

Music by L. G. Pinkston High School Band

Posting of Colors……………………………………………………………JROTC Color Guard (Audience Remain Standing)

National Anthem……………………………………………………………………..Kyela Evans

Accompanied by L. G. Pinkston High School Band

Invocation…………………………………………………….……………Stephanie De La Rosa

Student Council President

Welcome………………………………………………………………………...Elizabeth Kastiel

Principal

Musical Selection………………………………………..….....L. G. Pinkston High School Band

Salutatory Address……………………………………………..………………..Alondra Alvarez

Valedictory Address……………………………………………….……………....Raul Reyes III

Musical Selection…………………….………………………..L. G. Pinkston High School Band

Greetings from the Board of Education………………………………………Dr. Lew Blackburn

Dallas ISD Board Trustee, District 5

Certification of Graduates……………………………………………………….Elizabeth Kastiel

Principal

Confirming Certification of Graduates…………………..…………….……………...Mike Miles

Superintendent of Schools

Presentation of Diplomas……………………………………………………..Dr. Lew Blackburn

Dallas ISD Board Trustee, District 5

Presentation of Senior Class…………………………………………………….Elizabeth Kastiel

Principal

Alma Mater…………………………………………………....L. G. Pinkston High School Band

Recessional………………………………………………………………….Senior Class of 2014

GRADUATING CLASS OF 2014

Valedictorian

Raul Reyes III

Salutatorian Alondra Alvarez

Top 10 Class of 2014 Raul Reyes III

Alondra Alvarez

Allison Aguilar

Juan Guereca

Ruth Avila

Elia Limon Alcala

Blanca Castaneda

Selina Leija

Azucena Alba-Ortiz

Regina Armendariz

GRADUATING CLASS OF 2014

Teisha Oqhene Abada

Allison Nohemy Aguilar $*

Rodrigo Aguirre

Jennifer Alarcon *

Azucena Alba-Ortiz

Selenna Suzet Alejandro

Julia Anna Alvarado

Omar Alvarado

Alondra Alvarez **

Sara Isabel Amaya $*

Regina Armendariz *

Ruth Avila **

Rodrigo Barboza *

Francisco Antonio Bardales

Julissa Basoria $*

Gerardo Bautista

Ervey Alexis Benavides Zavala *

Homar A. Benavidez

Giovanna Berrones *

Marcus Brown

Aubreyona Chanell Katrice Buttler

Henry Campos

Oscar Campos

Amanda Leslie Cardoza

Blanca Yasmin Castaneda Almaraz *

Carlos Ignacio Castaneda *

Jacinto Daniel Castillo

Naomi Guadalupe Castillo *

Aaron Jacoby Ceasar $

Laura Cerritos

Damien Antywn Chambers Smith $

Jose Rolando Chappa

Josue Chavez $

Miklo Chucci

Rebecca Ann Colesio

Josue Correa, Jr. $*

Emily Cortez

Viviana Cruz

Rikki A. Davis

Stephanie De La Rosa

Brenda Delgado $*

Chalsey Garmour Elliott

Elmer Escobar

Josue Espinal

Eduardo Eufracio

Brenda Facundo *

Erik Fernandez

Jose Maria Fuentes

Melissa Fuentes

Deundrick D. Gaines

Anthony Ray Garcia

Marlon Garcia

Martin Garcia III

Denisse Garnica $*

Anastacio Garza

Ensso Gavidia

George William Gomez

Juan Domingo Gomez

Isis Esmeldi Gonzalez $

Miguel Angel Gonzalez *

Manuela Gonzalez-Martinez

Juan Robles Guereca *

Hector Orlando Gutierres

Adrian Gutierrez

Elisa Marie Gutierrez

Juan Daniel Gutierrez

Lizeth Gutierrez

Anthony D. Harris

Charles Ray Hay, Jr.

Yenni Fernanda Hernandez Galarza *

Fernando Hernandez, Jr.

Gilberto Hernandez, Jr. *

Marco Antonio Hernandez *

Marissa Hernandez

Deion Lenard Higgins

Gene Autry Hightower

Mario Huezo

Fredrick James Jackson

Vi'Eshae Lishae Jackson

Rafael Jimenez, Jr. *

Jade Dorreuna Johnson

Xavien Demond Johnson

Jasmine D. Jones *

Kristopher E. Jones

Tatiana Kyles

Mauricea B. Law *

Miguel Angel Leal *

Selina M. Leija $*

Natalie Lerma

Elia Vanesa Limon Alcala $**

Abraham Alonso Lopez

Jose Fernando Lopez

Mario Alberto Lopez

Eduardo Lopez Becerra

Javier Lopez-Velasco

Rocio L Maldonado *

Erika Josselin Martinez

Maria Guadalupe Martinez *

Samantha Nicole Martinez

Irving Osiel Mata *

Carolina Janeth Medellin *

Alex Medina

Jennifer Medina

Ericka Michelle Mendez

Valerie Mendoza

Kenesha Renee Miner

Juana Noemi Monjaras *

Mikelia Dejeanda Moore

Jesus Salvador Morales

Jorge Luis Morales *

Karen Iveth Moya

Brenda Janet Munoz

Jesus Guadalupe Murillo

Emanuel Syl'Von Murray

Jose Omar Navarrete

Angelica Noriega *

Keeynon Renard Oliver, Jr.

Bianca Ortiz Avila *

Cassandra Dominguiz Ortiz

Gracie Padilla

Stephany Pena

Jorge Antonio Perez

Joseph A. Perez

Rogelio Perez

Karina Isela Plaza *

Angelica Puente *

Alexus S. Pyburn

Bryan Jose Quintanilla

Antonio Rangel Jr.

Wendy Jacqueline Reyes Rios

Fermin Reyes *

Raul Reyes III $**

Dulce Maria Rico Rodriguez

Juan Carlos Rico

Shaquille Dewayne Robinson

Karla Vanessa Rodriguez Ortiz

Abraham Rodriguez

Emmanuel Rodriguez

Oscar Roy Zavala *

Abigail Ruiz

Miriam Rubi Ruiz

Vanessa Ruiz

Marcos Salazar

Francisco Salto

Benito Sanchez

Edwin Santiago

Guillermina Polette Sifuentes *

Ladarrius Skinner

Carrigan Smith

Demetrius Smith

Destiny Lashay Smith

Christopher Pacheco Soto

Roxanna Suarez

Francisco Javier Torres

Marina Torres

Leslie Tovar *

Zoraida Trejo

Efrain Vaca

Clemente Antonio Valdespino *

Jassiel Eduardo Varela

Elizabeth Alejandra Vasquez

Mary Terelinda Vega-Lopez

Alondra Stephanie Vielma $

Bre’Nessia D. Webb

Billy Ronald White, Jr.

Jacquella White *

Michelle Lydia White

SYMBOLS

High Honors (GPA 90.0 - 94.0) **

Honors (GPA 85 - 89.9) *

Scholarship Recipients $

L. G. PINKSTON HIGH SCHOOL

W. D. Retting

National Honor Society

Sponsor: Jan Burnett

Co-Sponsor: Nalini Palaparthi

Allison Aguilar

Naomi Castillo

Josue Correa

Brenda Delgado

Juan Guereca

Gilberto Hernandez

Vanessa Limon

Jorge Morales

Angelica Puente

Raul Reyes III

Character Scholarship Leadership

Service

L. G. PINKSTON HIGH SCHOOL

Administration Elizabeth Kastiel, Principal

Janie Brooks, Assistant Principal

Ronald Donaldson, Assistant Principal

Tracy Reed, Assistant Principal

Ralph Spencer, Assistant Principal

Counselors Tysi Burrell

Cynthia Waters

Leah Williams

Senior Sponsors Dominic Acy

Nicole Stovall

Senior Class Officers

Raul Reyes, III - President

Carigan Smith -Vice President

Vi'Eshae Jackson - Secretary

Brenda Delgado - Treasurer

Bre'Nessia Webb - Class Representative

DALLAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Mike Miles

Superintendent of Schools

Sylvia Reyna, Ed. D

Chief of School Leadership

Mauricio Dominguez

Assistant Superintendent

Divisions 1 and 3

Pam Lear

Executive Director

Pinkston Feeder Pattern

DALLAS ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Elizabeth Jones District 1

Mike Morath District 2

Dan Micciche District 3

Nancy Bingham District 4

Lew Blackburn District 5

Carla Ranger District 6

Eric Cowan District 7

Miguel Solis District 8

Bernadette Nutall District 9