Harrells Christian Academy celebrated the 47 years of service Betty Newkirk dedicated to the school. Newkirk will be retiring at the end of this school year. The celebration was held at Kyle’s Farm and current and former students and employees, along with Newkirk’s family, attended the event. Throughout her nearly five decades of service to the school, Newkirk says she has seen many generations. In fact, her two sons graduated from the school and her fourth grandchild will graduate this year. ‘I’m truly going to miss the kids,’ Newkirk said about her retirement. For her future plans, Newkirk says she plans to visit friends in the nursing homes and take life easy.

The end of an era
Harrells Christian Academy celebrated the 47 years of service Betty Newkirk dedicated to the school. Newkirk will be retiring at the end of this school year. The celebration was held at Kyle’s Farm and current and former students and employees, along with Newkirk’s family, attended the event. Throughout her nearly five decades of service to the school, Newkirk says she has seen many generations. In fact, her two sons graduated from the school and her fourth grandchild will graduate this year. ‘I’m truly going to miss the kids,’ Newkirk said about her retirement. For her future plans, Newkirk says she plans to visit friends in the nursing homes and take life easy. (Courtesy photos)
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Harrells Christian Academy celebrated the 47 years of service Betty Newkirk dedicated to the school. Newkirk will be retiring at the end of this school year. The celebration was held at Kyle’s Farm and current and former students and employees, along with Newkirk’s family, attended the event. Throughout her nearly five decades of service to the school, Newkirk says she has seen many generations. In fact, her two sons graduated from the school and her fourth grandchild will graduate this year. ‘I’m truly going to miss the kids,’ Newkirk said about her retirement. For her future plans, Newkirk says she plans to visit friends in the nursing homes and take life easy. (Courtesy photos)

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