The Superior Express -

It was a bittersweet occasion for a number of Superior Public School staff members as they were feted at a reception at the Superior Country Club last Wednesday. The occasion was to recognize their contributions to the school system upon their retirement. More than 300 years of experience and institutional knowledge will not be present when students return for the 2021-2022 school year.

Bob Cook Superior Middle and High School principal hosted the event.

Family, friends and co-workers from the Superior Public Schools system gathered at the Superior Country Club last Wednesday to honor retiring staff members. Staff members who retired in 2020 and 2021 were honored with a reception.

Two large, decorated sheet cakes, with congratulatory messages for the retirees, were placed on tables by the windows. Beverages and snacks were also available. Each table in the building was decorated with either a plant or candy filled coffee cup.

The mantel of the fire place was covered with celebration cards. The hearth was lined with gifts for the honorees.

Cook congratulated the retirees. He also singled out select individuals to recount tales of shared trials and tribulations. The highlight was Schrodinger's parrot who was and was not a parrot. Ask him for more details.

Members of the 2020 and 2021 retirement classes were honorees. There were several attendees who had retired in prior years who were also present.

The COVID-19 pandemic precluded any reception of the four 2020 retirees: Marj Renz, Diane Streit, Barb Healey and Beverly Beavers.

The members of the 2021 class are Doug Hoins, Jacki Porter, Pam Hollingshead, Dayna Miller, Donna Miller, Cindy Thornton, Mary Hamilton and Margaret Brittenham.

Donna Miller was the longest tenured retiree with 41 years of service.