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Pride of Pecatonica: students honored and third-grade teacher Ronnie Gordon recognized for 33 years
Summary
The board recognized elementary, middle- and high-school students with Pride of Pecatonica awards and presented a retirement tribute to third-grade teacher Ronnie Gordon for 33 years of service.
The Pecatonica Area School District honored student award recipients across elementary, middle and high schools in the "Pride of Pecatonica" segment of the meeting.
Presenters praised a 5th-grade student, called Lucy in remarks, for academic improvement, confidence, participation and classroom leadership. Middle-school recipient Elise Gilbertson received multiple teacher commendations for politeness, science progress and advocacy; high-school recipient Jake Worthington was recognized for growth toward speech-language and therapy goals.
The board also presented a retirement recognition for Ronnie Gordon, a third-grade teacher described by the director and colleagues as having a 33‑year career in the district. Remarks noted a long record of service and the impact on students; the director presented a commemorative cutting board made from the old gym floor.
Board members and staff congratulated the award winners and thanked volunteers and PTO members who supported student activities.
The awards segment concluded without formal board action and the meeting moved to the consent agenda.
