At the conclusion of the 2015-16 school year, the District will celebrate those who are retiring after their many years of serving Downers Grove North High, Downers Grove South High and District 99. To help celebrate their services, the District is reaching out to ask students, faculty, staff, and community to send any memories they may have of the following people. The District will present these memories to the retirees at the district celebration this May. The retirees will appreciate hearing from anyone with a memory to share!
Barry Jacobson, 33 years of D99 service, South, Social Worker
Bradley Krumpolz, 24 years of D99 service, South, Science
Carol Turner, 28 years of D99 service, South, Paraprofessional
Cheryl Merkel, 25 years of D99 service, North, Sr. Executive Secretary
Delia Laporta, 15 years of D99 service, South, Instructional Aide Specialist
Gerri Kidston, 19 years of D99 service, South, Registrar
Gloria Arends, 20 years of D99 service, South, Secretary
Jan Gochenaur, 25 years of D99 service, ASC, Sr. Executive Secretary
Jan Sieck, 16 years of D99 service, North, Guidance
Jill Ferree, 18 years of D99 service, South, Paraprofessional
Joanie Kubilius, 18 years of D99 service, ASC, Sr. Executive Secretary
Karen Ktistou, 20 years of D99 service, South, Sr. Executive Secretary
Karen Podoba, 33 years of D99 service, South, Secretary
Kim Hale, 21 years of D99 service, ASC, Sr. Executive Secretary
Lauren Bozych, 26 years of D99 service, South, Student Supervisor
Laurie Blei, 21 years of D99 service, South, Guidance
Lynn Achtien, 21 years of D99 service, North, Secretary
Mark McDonald, 13 years of D99 service, ASC, Superintendent
Mark Mueller, 14 years of D99 service, South, CTE
Mary Mitas, 14 years of D99 service, North, Secretary
Nancy Camaquin, 16 years of D99 service, North, Secretary
Nancy Turner, 27 years of D99 service, North, World Languages
Nancy Johnson, 18 years of D99 service, South, Mathematics
Nancy Powers, 34 years of D99 service, South, Sr. Executive Secretary
Patricia Barnes, 17 years of D99 service, North, Accompanist
Pattie DePeder, 9 years of D99 service, North, Sr. Secretary
Paul Stevenson, 33 years of D99 service, South, Mathematics
Robin Vesely, 14 years of D99 service, North, Special Services
Scott Kasik, 5 years of D99 service, North, Principal
Shasta Hud, 16 years of D99 service, South, Sr. Executive Secretary
Sherri Linsner, 27 years of D99 service, North, Secretary
Sue Froula, 9 years of D99 service, South, Secretary
Susan Wiese, 15 years of D99 service, Transition House, Job Coach
Susan Thornquist, 35 years of D99 service, South, English
Wendy Cihlar, 16 years of D99 service, North, Student Supervisor
Wendy Konczak, 27 years of D99 service, South, Secretary
Please email memories to mabramowicz@csd99.org or write to Michelle Abramowicz, District 99, 6301 Springside Avenue, Downers Grove, IL, 60516 by May 12, 2016. Each message will be delivered personally to the District retirees. Thank you!