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Graduation 2013
 Fifty-two Pan Am seniors walked the stage and received their diplomas on Saturday, May 18, 2013. These students, from five different countries, represent the largest graduating class in the history of Presbyterian Pan American School.
Katia Navar was named Valedictorian, and Maria Pinto was named Salutatorian. Both students are from Valle Hermoso, Tamaulipas, Mexico. The graduation speaker was Mario Gomez, one of six siblings from Guatemala who have graduated from Pan Am. After graduating from Pan Am in 1999 and earning bachelors and masters degrees in engineering from Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Mario is finishing his doctoral degree in chemistry at Texas A&M University in College Station.
These graduates will have a brighter future in service to Christ thanks to the generous gifts from individuals, churches, alumni/ae and Board to the Pan American Scholarship Fund.
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Historical Marker Ceremony
 A special ceremony was held at the entrance to campus on May 17, 2013, to unveil the School's Texas Historical Marker. After welcoming remarks by President Doug Dalglish, former PPAS President, Dr. James Matthews, spoke to those in attendance and reflected on the 100-year history of Presbyterian Pan American School.
In addition to faculty, staff, PPAS Board members, and special guests, seniors from the graduating Class of 2013 were on hand to "unveil" the historical marker. Students from the choir then led in the singing of the School song, "On Eagles' Wings." A reception followed in the dining hall.
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Flag-Raising Ceremony
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A special ceremony was held on May 15, 2013, at the "Plaza of the Americas" fountain area on campus to raise flags for each of the countries represented by PPAS students. Dr. Dalglish began the ceremony with a welcome and explanation of international flag protocol. A special prayer was given by Rev. Mary Rogers-Ellsworth.
Flags were raised for the United States, United Mexican States, Republic of Rwanda, People's Republic of China, Republic of Colombia and Republic of Korea. Students from each country represented gathered at their flag and sang their country's national anthem.
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