The late Ethylene McLaren was secretary of Fairview Alpha School for 36 years. She and others who contributed so much to the school and community through the years were honored Thursday, April 21 at Fairview Alpha Elementary.
Also honored were former teachers Linda Weaver and Su’Anice Bailey, former principals Ramona Cason and Janie Adams, and School Board members the late Lemoine Adams and the late Rev. Carl Means.
The event was in conjunction with the opening of the new walking track and the schools Color Run.
Benches are ordered for the track, which also features picnic tables, and plaques with the honorees names will go on the benches.
Linda Weaver, left, retired with more than 35 years experience as a teacher. Photos courtesy of School Board President Reba Phelps
From left are members of the McLaren family, Jace Miley, Bro. Olan McLaren, Melissa McLaren Frye, Amari Moore, Madison McLaren holding Amari Moore, Ken McLaren holding Kendall McLaren, Jeremy Riggs holding Marlee Kate Wyatt, Joni Riggs holding Eli Wyatt, Jaylee Wyatt, Barbara Holland, Julia Grace Riggs and Theresa McLaren. Submitted by Barbara McLaren Holland.
The Wildcat Walk color run was a success. Photo courtesy of FAE
