Monday, June 9, 2008

Dallas ISD announces 2007-2008 valedictorians and salutatorians

By Pegasus News wire

DALLAS — The Dallas Independent School District (DISD) has announced the names and schools of the valedictorians and salutatorians for the 2007-2008 school year.

Students have chosen from a number of both public and private universities throughout the country. Popular university choices within the state include Texas A&M University at College Station, Southern Methodist University, and the University of Texas at Austin. Other schools around the nation include Harvard University, Columbia University, Syracuse University, and New Mexico State University.

“I congratulate every valedictorian and salutatorian for being the top students in Dallas ISD,” said Superintendent of Schools Michael Hinojosa. “These students are the example of the many great students that our district has. Dallas ISD’s main goal is to become the best urban district in the nation and to prepare our students to graduate from district schools ready for college and the workforce.”

2007-2008 DISD Valedictorians & Salutatorians

Bryan Adams High School

Valedictorian – Thai Cao, University of Texas at Dallas

Salutatorian– Cheyenne Costello, University of Texas at Austin

W.H. Adamson High School

Valedictorian– Alejandro Rodriguez, Texas A&M University-Commerce

Salutatorian– David I. Palomo, Texas Woman’s University

David W. Carter High School

Valedictorian– Jasmine Smith, Southern Methodist University

Salutatorian– Chanesia Johnson, Dartmouth College

Hillcrest High School

Valedictorian– Burke Hall, Harvard University

Salutatorian– Bee Metitiri, Harvey Mudd College

Thomas Jefferson High School

Valedictorian– Laura Campuzano, Texas Christian University

Salutatorian– Mariana Escobedo, University of Pennsylvania

Justin F. Kimball High School

Valedictorian– Antonio Barrera, Mountain View College

Salutatorian– Joshua Gardner, University of Texas at Austin

Lincoln High School and Humanities/Communications Magnet

Valedictorian– Bre ‘Ann Samples, Texas A&M University

Salutatorian– Ashley Green Jones, University of Texas at Austin

James Madison High School

Valedictorian– Zoe Hampton, Texas Christian University

Salutatorian– Krystal Brewer, University of Texas at Arlington

Magnet Center for Public Services: Government, Law and Law Enforcement

Valedictorian– Christian Martinez- Canchola, Kenyon College

Salutatorian– Genevieve Peschke, Hendrix

Middle College High School

Valedictorian– Gustavo Angulo, Baylor University

Salutatorian– Evy Camacho, University of Texas at Austin

Moisés Molina High School

Valedictorian– David Briseño, Texas A&M University

Salutatorian– José Aldaña, Texas A&M University

North Dallas High School

Valedictorian– Kirby Kimber, Mills College

Salutatorian– To To Thi Ho, University of Texas at Austin

L.G. Pinkston High School

Valedictorian– Long Quoc, Loyola University

Salutatorian– Cynthia Davila, University of Texas at Arlington

Franklin D. Roosevelt High School

Valedictorian– Lasha Williams, Texas Southern University

Salutatorian– Jessica Brionne Crayton, University of Texas at Arlington

W.W. Samuell High School

Valedictorian– Abdon Espiricueta, Texas A&M University

Salutatorian– Juan Luna, University of North Texas

School of Business and Management at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center

Valedictorian– Cynthia Mondragon, New Mexico State University

Salutatorian– Denisse Cervantes, Mary Baldwin College

School of Education and Social Services at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center

Valedictorian– Megan Acosta, Southern Methodist University

Salutatorian– Cindy Estrada, Texas Woman’s University

School of Health Professions at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center

Valedictorian– Tuyet Pham, Texas A&M University

Salutatorian– Tracy Rosales, University of Texas at Dallas

School of Science and Engineering at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center

Valedictorian– Sylvia Sullivan, Columbia University

Salutatorian– Mario Gonzalez, Rice University

School for the Talented and Gifted at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center

Valedictorian– Kathryn H. Fife, University of Texas at Austin

Salutatorian– Elizabeth C. Thames, Washington University in St. Louis

Seagoville High School

Valedictorian– Brittany Godbehere, University of Texas at Arlington

Salutatorian– Sarah Murff, West Texas A&M University

Skyline High School

Roxana Rodriguez, University of Texas at Arlington

Brittany Seals, Texas A&M University

A. Maceo Smith High School

Valedictorian– Shawanee Patrick, Texas A&M University

Salutatorian– Mirakol Smith, University of Texas at Austin

South Oak Cliff High School

Valedictorian– Areli Piña, University of Texas at Austin

Salutatorian– Demetrius Fields, Northwestern University

H. Grady Spruce High School

Valedictorian– Victoria Jimenez, University of Texas at Arlington

Salutatorian– Patricia Maria Vallejo, University of Texas at Arlington

Sunset High School

Valedictorian– Juan Gonzalez, University of Texas at Austin

Salutatorian– Anabel Simental, Syracuse University

Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts

Valedictorian– Kevin Back, University of North Texas

Salutatorian– Emily Jackson, University of Oklahoma

W.T. White High School

Valedictorian– Michael James Lee, University of Texas at Dallas

Salutatorian– Kathryn L. Gelhausen, University of Colorado at Boulder

Woodrow Wilson High School

Valedictorian– Rachell Kittrell, Southern Methodist University

Salutatorian– Eric Godat, Southwestern University

Source: Dallas Independent School District

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:) Congrats to Katie and Elizabeth at Tag

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