A tinge of sadness, yes, but lots more happy tears and hugs Friday as we begin to say goodbye to nine members of the faculty and staff – and dear friends to Christ School – who will retire at the end of the 2025-26 academic year.
Together, their combined service to the boys equals 150 years.
Each retiree was given a spoken tribute from a colleague or friend, then presented with a gift from the school during Friday’s luncheon in their honor on Fayssoux Field. In this list, the retirees are listed first, followed by their speaker.
- Math instructor Jamie Auch – William Ballenger.
- Purchasing and Bookstore Manager Cissy Elmer P’09, P’13 – Emily Pulsifer P’15, P’17.
- Director of Facilities and Human Resources Danny Elmer P’09, P’13 – Dickie Jennings ’73.
- Math and Science Instructor Matt Houston – Hamid Najafi.
- Nurse Diedra Mohney P’23 – Martha Lavigne P’26, P’28.
- Math Department Chair Mike Mohney P’23 – Leigh Harris P’96, P’99, P’04.
- Acting Athletic Director Duncan Parham P’13 – Eric Thorp ’01.
- Head Nurse Monique Usher – Ron Ramsey.
- Director of Publications Donna Wheeler P’21 – Emily Pulsifer P’15, P’17.
Family and friends were invited to Friday's luncheon, as well as faculty and students who partook in a cookout lunch. Board of Trustees Chairman Steve Young ’82 and Dr. Jenkins P’29 gave introductory remarks, there was a Choir performance of the alma mater, “Sing to Thee, Christ School Eternal,” and a closing prayer from Deacon Hartwig.