FCS retirees honored at annual Closing Institute assembly

FLORENCE, Ala. — On Friday, Florence City Schools Superintendent Dr. Jimmy Shaw ended the 2024-25 school year with the annual Closing Institute assembly at Florence Middle School.

Closing Institute is held on the morning of Florence High School's graduation day to officially close the school year for all FCS faculty and staff. At the assembly, the superintendent also recognizes the district's retirees. This year, The Falcon Jazz Band, under the direction of Brian Jay, entertained the crowd with selections.

2024-25's retirees have a combined total of more than 650 years of service. Congratulations to the following:

• Teresa Barnes
• Donna Bogran
• Hannah Brake
• Andrea Brewer
• Steven Callahan
• Jennifer Cornelius
• Tony Cox
• Evon Farris
• Lori Garner
• Jennifer Herrmann
• Laura Hillhouse
• Auty Horn
• Beth Jackson
• Marc Johnson
• Paige Kimbrell
• Becky Odell
• Tony Ricketts
• Wanda Shaw
• Rosalind Thatch
• William Townsend
• Krista Vick
• Leslie Wagnon
• Marilyn Williams
• Janet Willingham

To view photos from the assembly, click here.

By Jeremy Jackson