WEYBURN – Holy Family Trustees, staff and guests gathered on the evening of May 10 at McKenna Hall in Weyburn to celebrate this year's service awards and honour its retirees.
2024 was also celebrated as a milestone since several school divisions amalgamated into what is now known as Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate School Division No. 140.
A banquet was followed by a video presentation commemoration the past 20 years of memories, as well as student performances and well wishes.
Service awards were presented to the following staff and board members.
The following were recognized for five years of service: Emma Anderson, Nadine Elson, Anne Grimsrud, Jessi Henderson, Kira Kettle, Olena Kratko, Robyn Makelki, Marsha Prost, Bill Sherven, Jenna Wenet, Jamie Wiseman and Megan Woodard.
For 10 years: Raeanne Galvin, Kyle Hambley, Wendy Hockley, Subreena Kaban, Christian Kaufmann, Alyssa McKenzie and Becky Stadnick.
For 15 years: Marty Brown, Shelagh Gilmore, Angele Skjonsby, Trina Verhelst and Jocelyn Weinrauch.
Recipients of 20-year awards went to Lynn Colquhoun, Erin Doud, Loretta Kot, Corinne Kuchinka, Darrell Perras, Trina Phillips and Dawn Purdue.
Lorrie Fiechter received a 25-year award, and Treena Pylychaty a 30-year award.
Board member Karen Melle was recognized for 20 years of service, and board chair Bruno Tuchscherer for 35 years.
Holy Family also celebrated its four retirees with heartfelt words and a gift: Lynn Colquhoun, Coordinator of Religion, Curriculum and Education Technology; Janine Waldner, Administrative Assistant, Sacred Heart School; Jocelyn Weinrauch, Bus Driver, Estevan; and Gwen Keith, Director of Education.