Principal Ismael "Temo" Perez has been a fixture at Father Duenas Memorial School for years. He has supported the growth of the school and its students, and he has garnered the respect of FD Alumni across all classes. He has facilitated the educational and spiritual growth of thousands of young men, and he has supported the development of the school into what it is today. "Temo" received the Father Duenas principal position after the passing of Mr. Tony Thompson, and since then, has done a wonderful job not only maintaining the school, but ensuring its development for future students. Principal Perez also was able to guide the school through the COVID-19 pandemic, and took quick action to ensure the health and safety of the students. 

This summer, Principal Perez's contract is up for renewal, and, despite all the work he has done for the school, the church, and the community, the archdiocese believes that it has not been enough to secure "Temo" his position next year. The FD community wishes to convince the Archdiocese to correct this oversight through overwhelming support for the renewal of his contract as FD principal.