Sampson County Schools recently held its annual retirement banquet.
More than 30 individuals were honored for their service and dedication to the school system.
The 2015 retirees include: Bonnie Ward- HES, Rhonda Spell- HES, Melinda Thompson- HARG, Claudia Bass-HMS, Bryson Johnson- HMS, Albert Ismert- HMS, Mary Britt-HMS, Annie Williams- HHS, Pearline Goodman- HHS, Anita Owens-RES, Pamela Sessoms-SES, Janet Naylor –SES, Gloria Gray- RSMS, Jennifer Matthews – RSMS, Thurman Lewis, Jr.- RSMS, Jesus Sandoval – LHS, William Rich – LHS, Rhonda Strickland – LHS, Retha House – PVE, Julia Warren – Clement, Susan Whittenton – MES, Linda Pope – MMS, Janice Hobson – MMS, Patricia Williams – MMS, Sam Kitchin – MMS, Melanie Herring – MMS, Jean Carroll – MHS, Susan Smith – UES, Gail Shepard – UIS, Dinah Monk – UHS, Timothy Pope – UHS, Bernadette Reid – UHS, and Noreen Tilley – SECHS.