Dustin Esmond
1996 – 2023
Athens, Texas

Dustin was born on July 19, 1996 in Baytown, Texas and lived most of his life in Dayton, Texas. He was a member of First Baptist Church Dayton. While attending DISD he excelled in academia, which included placing first in many local, area and state competitions. In 2009 he was chosen by Duke University as the Seventh Grade Talent Search representative from DISD, a program recognizing Academically Talented Students from schools all across America. While attending DHS he was a member of the National Honor Society and graduated in 2014 with honors. After graduation, he enrolled at The University of Texas at Tyler and became a member of the President’s Dean List during his freshman year. Majoring in Biology, with a double minor in Biochemistry and Chemistry, he became very interested in studying medicine and set a goal to become a physician. He did well at the university and became good friends with some of his professors who encouraged him to pursue his interest in medicine. Dustin was very honored to be asked at times to teach at the university. After receiving his Bachelor of Science Degree he immediately began studying for his Master of Science Biology degree. He received his Masters degree from UT Tyler in 2021. Beginning shortly thereafter he began to study for the MCAT exam. He was employed with Argon Medical Devices Inc. in Athens, Texas at the time of his death.