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Mattoon CUSD 2 honors student achievements and a 23-year district staff member's retirement
Summary
The board recognized spring athletes, band and archery teams and acknowledged a long-serving administrator (referred to as 'Dr. D.') who is retiring after 23 years of service to the district.
The Mattoon CUSD 2 Board opened its meeting with recognition of student achievements across athletics, music and archery and concluded by honoring a long-serving administrator who is retiring.
Administrators and coaches introduced middle- and high-school athletes and performers: state track qualifiers Jeremiah Smith (high jump) and Bryce Bryson (400); dance team members and rising-star recognitions; All-State band students Emma Spencer and Harla/Harlo Watkins, who shared college plans (Emma: Eastern Illinois University; Harla: Bradley University); and archery team competitors who won state and placed at national tournaments. The superintendent said the district will add a Hall of Fame/legacy hallway to display student accomplishments.
Board member Ashley Overton led remarks recognizing 'Dr. D.' for 23 years of service; board members expressed gratitude and presented a small recognition. The meeting adjourned following the remarks and a closing motion.
