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Recognition Dinner '08

Thursday, April 24, 2008 many teachers, associates, and nurses gathered to be honored for their years of service to the students of Des Moines Public Schools.

To help honor and salute these educators were friends, family members, DMPS school board members; Connie Boesen, Dick Murphy, and Jeanette Woods. DMEA executive board members; Rhonda Anderson, Toni Austin, Rich Bright, Josh Brown, Diane Gladson, Lola Mann, Kristine Mesicek, Dave O'Connor, Melissa Spencer, Deb Waltz, Jan Weiberg, and Alan Young , as well as ISEA Executive Director Jan Reinicke.

The one central theme that stood out for this memorable event "There is greatness in this room."

Alan Young, DMEA President, was the Master of Ceremonies for the evening.