A special LaSalle Parish School System Retirement Tea was held Tuesday, May 12, at Jena First Baptist Church Family Life Center where 16 employees were honored upon their retirement. Shown above (left to right): Seated, Deborah Franklin – 26 years, Charlotte Hamilton – 26 years, Traci Norwood – 28.5 years, Melinda Edwards – 35 years, D’Juana Stapleton – 42 years; Standing, Gawan Burgess – 10 years, Darrell Black – 10 years, Val Daigle – 5 years, Cartez Jack – 18 years, Paul Whatley – 11 years and Pat Souppa – 25 years. Not shown: Ron Carr – 28 years, Tammy Allen – 8 years, Joe Baker – 8 years and Randy Neal – 14 years.