Mr. D (as he was affectionately known by his students) was a kind, caring, committed Grade Level Coordinator at Diamond Bar High School for the Class of 1985 and the Class of 1989. He loved each and every one of his students. Mr. Duenas took the time to help any student in need. Mr. D was a role model. Mr. D was a friend.
Mr. D reached out with a kind of concern that made each student feel valued. He encouraged each person to look within themselves and find his/her own strengths, and then to work within those strengths to pursue his/her goals with everything he/she had. Mr. D saw potential in everyone. He never gave up on any student who was really trying hard to succeed.
