Ravenscroft faculty and staff gathered on June 2 to celebrate the close of another successful school year and to honor colleagues who made a meaningful impact across the community.

In keeping with tradition, the afternoon included the presentation of awards for excellence in teaching and service, as well as recognition of milestone anniversaries.

Helton Awards, given in recognition of excellence in teaching and outstanding service to the school, went to:

• Sam Borkovic
• Dania Borrero
• Thad Brueck
• Whitney Holmes
• Patrick Riddick
• Michael Rivera
• Suzgo Smith
• Melanie Spransy

Qubain Awards for Teaching Excellence, which recognize deserving teachers in all three school divisions, were given to:

• Danny Carlson
• Christina Frazier
• Kristen James
• Amelia Karpowitz
• Stevi Vaughn
• Amber Whitney

O’Herron Awards, which recognize teachers for their devotion to the teaching profession, were presented to:

• Colby Bogie
• Tasi Matthews
• Renee Pitchford

The Parents’ Association Distinguished Faculty Award was given to Nicole Lane.

In addition, these faculty and staff were recognized for milestone years of service:

5 Years

• Kristin Barrett
• Gabe Clark
• Melanie Eldredge
• Sydney Hand
• Laura Higginson
• Mercy Irvine
• Nicole Brown
• Catherine Cody
• Christina Frazier
• Colby Morin
• Maddie Steinmetz
• Abbey Maxwell
• Allison Tierney

10 Years

• Erin Altshuler
• Joel Karpowitz
• Amelia Karpowitz
• Katie O'Neill
• Chuck Vitello

15 Years

• Megan Bever 
• Ewing Kim
• Mike Erikson 
• Kevin Flinn 
• Alison Kelly 

20 Years

• Greg Anysz
• David Myers
• Greg Warren
• Gina Taylor
• Elisabeth McChesney
• Maria Ramusevic

25 Years

• Tim Phillips
• Philip Kielty

30 Years

• Chip Hoggard

The following employees received congratulations for their career longevity at Ravenscroft:

• Bill Pruden, 34 years
• Greg Long, 41 years
• Chris Harper, 42 years
• Ned Gonet, 44 years

Finally, we honored the retirements of these dedicated members of our community:

• Amy Bright
• Lana DuBose
• Mercy Irvine
• Elisabeth McChesney
• David McChesney
• Jennifer Davis
• Margaret Mills

We are grateful for the dedication and service of all those recognized this year!