The Macon County School System recognized Retirees for 2013 at a Brunch at Booker T. Washington High School on Friday, May 24th, 2013.

The Retirees included Ruth Evelyn Johnson Adams, Mary Williams Arrington, Charles Biggers, St., Richard Glaze, Sr., Alice S. Gooden, Shirley Graham.Vivian H. Greathouse, Samuel L. Harris, Tauheedah S. Hasan, Bertha Dean Biggers Howard, Mason McDade, Jr., Arthur L. Robinson and Catherine Sanders.

After a late morning feast of tradional Southern grits, eggs and all the trimmings, Dr. Venesia A. McClaney presided over the program.  The audience was entertained by the spiritual sounds of Rev. John H. Curry, Jr., Technology Coordinator, accompanied by Dr. Karen M. Tatum.  Dr. Kenneth P. Oliver recognized the Teachers of the Year, with teacher representatives from each school.  The teachers were presented with awards in recognition of their efforts.

The audience was enthralled by Melinda D. Curry-Hall, again accompanied on the piano by Dr. Karen M. Tatum.

There was a very special award to a very special teacher, as Ms Monica Hasley was named Teacher of the Year.  Ms Hasley is no stranger to the spotlight, as she was also named the WSFA Class Act, a recognition given to teachers by their students.  Ms Hasley certainly is a Macon County Class Act.

Dr. Brooks recognized achievement in academics and athletics, as two Macon County Employees earned their Doctorate degrees:  Dr. Carolyn Bettis and Dr. Melvin Lowe, III.  Mr. James Lucas, head football coach at Notasulga High School, was recognized for being named the 1-A Coach of the Year, 1012 -2013. 

There were remarks by Dr. Jacqueline A. Brooks, Superintendent, followed by closing remarks from present School Board Members, Mr. Theodore Samuel, President, Mrs. Elnora Smith- Love and Ms Mary Hooks.

Mrs. Melinda Curry - Hall and Dr. Karen Tatum are gifted musicians

Mr. Joseph Asberry, Principal @ Tuskegee Public

Mrs. Carrie Flowers, School Improvement Team

Mrs. Saniqua Rock teachs @ Notasulga Elementary

Mrs. McClellan is a teacher @ TIMS

The Dix Twins are Kindergarten and First Grade Teachers @ Carver Elementary

Mrs. Gloria Clinkscales, Counselor @ Carver Elementary

Mrs. Rosemary Wright, Principal @ Tuskegee Institute Middle School and Ms Tina Wright, a teacher @ Notasulga Elementary

Mr. A. J. Nelson, Principal @ BTW and Retirees from Booker T. Washington High School

Mrs. Brelinda Sullen, Principal @ Notasulga Elementary and High School, Dr. Jacqueline Brooks, Dr. Venesia McClaney

Mrs. Rosemary Wright, Principal @ Tuskegee Institute Middle School

Ms Melissa Williams, Principal @ Carver Elementary

Mrs. Emma Wilson - James, CNP director

School Board Members, Dr. Jacqueline Brooks and 2013 Retirees

Mr. Theodore Samuel, Ms Mary Hooks, Teachers of the Year from each of the Macon County Schools, Dr. Jacqueline Brooks, Superintendent

Mr. Theodore Samuel, Ms Mary Hooks, Dr. Carolyn Bettis and Dr. Jacqueline Brooks

Mr. Theodore Samuel, Ms Mary Hooks, Dr. Melvin Lowe, III and Dr. Jacqueline Brooks

Dr. Kenneth Oliver (Athletic Director),   Mr. Theodore Samuel, Ms Mary Hooks, Mr. James Lucas (Head Football Coach @ NHS), Dr. Jacqueline Brooks (Superintendent) and Mrs. Brelinda Sullen, Principal @ Notasulga Elementary and High School

Mr. Theodore Samuel, Ms Mary Hooks, Mr. Lassi Hooks (New Principal @ DCW), Dr. Jacqueline Brooks and Mr. Mason McDade (Retiring Principal @ DCW)

Mr. Theodore Samuel, Ms Mary Hooks, Ms Monica Hasley (Teacher of the Year 2013), Dr. Jacqueline Brooks (Superintendent) and Mr. A.J. Nelson, Principal @ BTW

Bless the hands that prepared the meal...