Superintendent Welch and the School Board honored this year's retiring employees at a reception held June 11 prior to the board meeting.

The cake and coffee reception provided an opportunity for the retirees to mingle with the board members, staff, and guests. Superintendent Welch thanked the retirees for their years of dedicated service to the students of Highline saying, "The lives of so many have been improved by having known and worked with each and every one of you."

2007-2008 retirees include the following:

Pictured top row: Tim McShane, Gloria Pasquan, Sally Penney, Leslie Perry
Middle row: Joeleen Baker, Helen Ewings, Mary Newby, Victor Tang
First row: Diana Crosby, Rebecca Casperson, Gloria McBeth