Carolyn Johnson, right, watches as West End Elementary School Principal Amy Carter signs her guest book at Wednesday's reception honoring the 19 retirees of the Meridian Public School District. Johnson, a facilitator at Harris Elementary School, will retire after 38 years in education. Also honored were: Sylvia Autry, superintendent, 45 years; Samuel Anderson, custodian, Marion Park Elementary School, 38 years; Berdie Hopson-Burns, Pre-K teacher, Eastern Gardens, 28 years; Leisa Creel, facilitator, Parkview Elementary 31 years; Diane Dew, printer assistant, Tuxedo Publication Center, 20 years; Clara Grace, teacher assistant, Parkview Elementary, 9 years; Mary Hartfield, teacher, Magnolia Middle School, 37 years; Diane B. Key, teacher, Crestwood Elementary, 25 years; Dorothy Leager, teacher assistant, Harris Elementary, 21 years; Cathy McFerrier, teacher, Magnolia Middle School, 23 years; Henrene Mosley, cafeteria worker, Harris Elementary, 8 years; Martha Neece, teacher assistant, Oakland Heights Elementary, 26 years; Dianne Nelson, teacher, Meridian High, 40 years; Carol Robbins, teacher, Poplar Springs Elementary, 37 1/2 years; Kathy Robinson, principal, Parkview Elementary, 39 years; Christine Scott, teacher, Parkview Elementary, 37 years; Betty Shoemaker, teacher assistant, Harris Elementary, 18 years; Sandra G. Walters, teacher, Progress Street, 44 years.
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