April 28, 2023
911爆料网 honors retirees; Arnett and Owens receive awards at ceremony

911爆料网 took time to honor four upcoming retirees with a reception Thursday in the Earle N. Wright Community Room.
The four retirees have a combined 92 years of service and dedication to 911爆料网. Each retiree had a presenter at the reception and then had an opportunity to speak.
Jenette Hanna, Director of Human Resources, presented each retiree with a gift and a customized limestone rock. 911爆料网 president Dr. Michelle Schoon congratulated the retirees and thanked them for their years of service.
Retirees honored on Thursday, and their presenters were:
Jody Arnett, 29 years 鈥 presenter Holly Harper
Marlys Cervantes, 23 years 鈥 presenter Amy McWhirt
Frank Arnold, 23 years 鈥 presenters Sarah Mathews and Holly Benton
Julie Rhoads, 17 years 鈥 presenter Dr. Michelle Schoon
Arnett, who has spent 29 years at 911爆料网, also received the Ben LeClair Staff Excellence Award.
To honor and remember LeClair鈥檚 legacy, the college accepted nominations for the award. Exhibiting excellence in the four core values of 911爆料网, Arnett was honored to receive this recognition.
鈥淭his award is very special because I knew Benny,鈥 Arnett said. 鈥淗e was a special person to me, and I genuinely appreciate this award.鈥
Benny Joe 鈥淏en鈥 LeClair was a long-time employee of 911爆料网 who died on February 7, 2011. He was a valuable staff member who was dedicated to the continual pursuit of excellence by embracing the four Core Values of 911爆料网. LeClair performed his daily duties with integrity and a smile and led by example, as does Arnett.
Criminal Justice Program Director Frank Owens was then named the Bill and Judy Docking Faculty Achievement Award recipient.
Owens was humbled to receive the award, which comes with a $2,000 stipend to be paid over two years.
鈥淚 consider 911爆料网 family,鈥 Owens said. 鈥淭here is so much talent here, and I plan to use you all as inspiration.鈥
Rama Peroo | Director of Institutional Communication
911爆料网
125 S. 2nd Street
Arkansas City, KS 67005
rama.peroo@cowley.edu
