College Honors Retiring Employees At Reception

Morganton, NC – Western Piedmont Community College (WPCC) recently recognized and offered gratitude to 11 former employees who retired from College service in the last calendar year. Among those honored at a reception attended by faculty and staff were Linda B. Wright (41+ Years of Full-Time Service), Paul D. Wardzinski (30+ Years of Full-Time Service), Keith A. Conley (25+ Years of Service), Ann Q. Giles (25 Years of Full-Time Service), Susan C. Keller (19+ Years of Full-Time Service), Patricia E. Baker (11+ Years of Service), Robin R. Lewandowski (11+ Years of Full-Time Service), Deborah M. Bess (9+ Years of Full-Time Service), Martha K. Gilbert (8+ Years of Full-Time Service), Linda S. Satey (8+ Years of Full-Time Service), and William L. Lefevers (7 Years of Full-Time Service).

Shown (front row, l-r) are Susan C. Keller, Ann Q. Giles, Patricia E. Baker, and Linda B. Wright, and (back row, l-r) Danny Dixon, who presented the retirement gifts of US and NC flags; Ronald F. Martin, WPCC Trustee chair; Linda S. Satey, Paul D. Wardzinski, Deborah M. Bess, William L. Lefevers, and WPCC President Dr. Michael S. Helmick.

Each of the honorees received a United States or North Carolina flag that had flown during his/her tenure. In addition, the individual flags were each encased in a handcrafted flag box made by Eric Hurley, WPCC’s building construction instructor.

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Western Piedmont Community College is situated in the picturesque rolling foothills of Morganton, North Carolina, and has served the citizens of Burke County since 1964.  Each year, more than 10,700 students pursue personal enrichment, new skills for a job or career, high school diplomas, college degrees, and transfer pathways. The application due date for new students for the Spring 2015 semester is Tuesday, Dec. 9.  Apply online or visit the Western Piedmont campus to apply in person.