A LEGACY Of
by Steve Gamel
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our years ago, Yvonne Estes had no clue what the Texas Leadership Salute was or anything about its history. All she knew
was her son, Joe, was in line to win a college scholarship and received a professional photo
shoot out of the deal. Today, Estes not only is the driving force behind the program, but she has selflessly taken ownership of what was once a small concept graciously operated and passed down over the last 34 years by area photographers to showcase the good deeds and amazing accomplishments of area high school students. “When I go to bed at night, I’m usually thinking about what made me happy that day,” Estes said. “This makes me happy.” The mission of the Texas Leadership Salute is to celebrate and showcase high school leaders in the North Texas area with their families, educators, peers, and others who may not know them in the community. TLS aims to recognize one or more outstanding students with a scholarship and a portrait display as a tangible acknowledgment of their high school leadership and academic achievements. 10 | LIFE IN CASTLE HILLS | MAY 2018