Del Lecy Central Lakes College on May 10 honored eight retiring employees with nearly 200 years of service to the State of Minnesota.

The eight were among those acknowledged at the annual Recognition Event as the academic year comes to a close.

The retirees include DelRay Lecy, associate dean of entrepreneurial development, 36 years; Wendy Schluender, dean of technical and career programs and the Staples campus, 29; Judithann Richer, dean of students, 27; Shirley Judd, Ag Center and management programs support staff, 24; Diane Scearcy, CLC Foundation executive director, 21; Mary Marquardt, practical nursing faculty, 21; Susan Caquelin, financial aid assistant, 21; and Thomas Schulz, farm business management instructor, 17.

They also will be recognized at CLC commencement ceremonies this week (Wednesday in the Brainerd High School gym) and Thursday, May 12 in the Staples Motley High School gym.

Wendy Schluender Others honored Monday were Janet Bedard and Gary Carson as Educators of the Year selected by the board of trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.

Years of service honorees included Judy Nelson, with 40 years in the records and registration office; Connie Vieths, with 35 years as a medical secretary instructor; and Barbara Cline, with 30 years in customized training. Thirty-six others were cited for 25, 20, 15, and 10 years of service.

(Submitted photos)
Judy Richer
Shirley Judd
Diane Scearcy
Mary Marquardt
Sue Caquelin
Thomas Schulz