Lindbergh Schools recognized 26 retirees in 2011 during the Staff Recognition Ceremony, which took place June 1.

These longtime employees have served the district for a combined total of more than 400 years, and their ongoing dedication to Lindbergh and commitment to the success of the community’s children is much appreciated, a school-district news release stated.

Pictured are this year’s retirees including, back row, from left: Steven Borrowman, Sperreng Middle School; Mary Kay Scott, Crestwood Elementary School; Margaret Jardon, Truman Elementary School; Kathy Standley, Crestwood; Linda Jones, Sappington/Special School District; Sandra Klein, Lindbergh High School; and David Trask, technology department.

Middle row: Pamela Howard, Lindbergh Early Childhood Education; Rosemary Hopson, Kennerly Elementary School; Norma Zygmund, Truman/SSD; Elena Kenyon, Sperreng; Mary Beth Krull, ECE/SSD; Tracy Malke, Kennerly; and Christine Linnebach, ECE.

Front row: Deborah Beezley, LHS; Karin Papin, Crestwood; Bob Bradley, Truman; Jennifer Flanakin, Sappington; Ida Grider, Sperreng; Tina Grossman, ECE/SSD; Linda Heater, Kennerly; and Michael Hogan, Truman.

Retirees not pictured include Linda Franey, Long Elementary School; Margaret Lenhart, ECE; Barbara Roussin, Sperreng; and Fifi Scarato, Sperreng.