FACULTY & STAFF RECOGNIZED AT END-OF-YEAR MEETING
Mothers' Club
The Mothers' Club kicked off the morning with gifts and raffle prizes for faculty and staff members. Also, Mothers' Club President Stephanie McClure, P '20, presented President Anthony Day with a $46,550 check for the school. These proceeds were raised through various Mothers' Club events during the school year.
Years of Service
Amy Philipp, Keith Schertle, Jim Katchko, and Don Kraft were once again recognized for their 20 years of service at Loyola Blakefield, while John Stewart '60 was recognized for his 50 years of service.
Retirements
Several faculty and staff members provided reflections on this year's retirees which include modern languages teacher Elayne Melanson (‘99), middle school art teacher Leandra Laird (‘95), and business office secretary Jean Benway (‘98). John Weetenkamp '65 ('69) provided his own reflection on his 48 years at Loyola Blakefield. Watch it below:
Marcus S. Ryu ’91 Employee Recognition Award
Math teacher Gayle Smith, Director of Plant Operations Ken Benway, and science teacher Rosa Pongchit each received the Marcus S. Ryu ’91 Employee Recognition Award. The award was created in June 2014 through the generosity of Mr. Marcus Ryu and his wife Cyrena “Torrey” Simon, M.D., to reward and recognize the highest talent within the faculty and staff of Loyola Blakefield. This annual award is provided to two or more faculty/staff members who have demonstrated accomplishments beyond the regular scope and assigned duties as employees, and who have most improved the classroom or campus experience to further Loyola’s success. Recipients are nominated by fellow faculty and staff members.
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The Mothers' Club kicked off the morning with gifts and raffle prizes for faculty and staff members. Also, Mothers' Club President Stephanie McClure, P '20, presented President Anthony Day with a $46,550 check for the school. These proceeds were raised through various Mothers' Club events during the school year.
Years of Service
Amy Philipp, Keith Schertle, Jim Katchko, and Don Kraft were once again recognized for their 20 years of service at Loyola Blakefield, while John Stewart '60 was recognized for his 50 years of service.
Retirements
Several faculty and staff members provided reflections on this year's retirees which include modern languages teacher Elayne Melanson (‘99), middle school art teacher Leandra Laird (‘95), and business office secretary Jean Benway (‘98). John Weetenkamp '65 ('69) provided his own reflection on his 48 years at Loyola Blakefield. Watch it below:
Marcus S. Ryu ’91 Employee Recognition Award
Math teacher Gayle Smith, Director of Plant Operations Ken Benway, and science teacher Rosa Pongchit each received the Marcus S. Ryu ’91 Employee Recognition Award. The award was created in June 2014 through the generosity of Mr. Marcus Ryu and his wife Cyrena “Torrey” Simon, M.D., to reward and recognize the highest talent within the faculty and staff of Loyola Blakefield. This annual award is provided to two or more faculty/staff members who have demonstrated accomplishments beyond the regular scope and assigned duties as employees, and who have most improved the classroom or campus experience to further Loyola’s success. Recipients are nominated by fellow faculty and staff members.
