b'Cowley honors retirees; Arnett and Owens receive awards at ceremony Cowley College took time topresenter Amy McWhirtwho died on February 7, 2011. He honor four upcoming retirees withFrank Arnold, 23 yearspresenterswas a valuable staff member who was a reception on Thursday, April 27,Sarah Mathews and Holly Bentondedicated to the continual pursuit in the Earle N. Wright Communityof excellence by embracing the four Room.Julie Rhoads, 17 yearspresenter Dr.Core Values of Cowley College. The four retirees have a combinedMichelle SchoonLeClair performed his daily duties 92 years of service and dedication toArnett, who has spent 29 years atwith integrity and a smile and led by Cowley College. Each retiree had aCowley, also received the Ben LeClairexample, as does Arnett. presenter at the reception and thenStaff Excellence Award.Criminal Justice Program Director had an opportunity to speak.To honor and remember LeClairsFrank Owens was then named Jenette Hanna, Director of Humanlegacy, the college acceptedthe Bill and Judy Docking Faculty Resources, presented each retiree withnominations for the award. ExhibitingAchievement Award recipient. a gift and a customized limestone rock.excellence in the four core values ofOwens was humbled to receive the Cowley College president Dr. MichelleCowley College, Arnett was honoredaward, which comes with a $2,000 Schoon congratulated the retirees andto receive this recognition.stipend to be paid over two years. thanked them for their years of service.This award is very special because II consider Cowley family, Owens Retirees were honored on Thursday,knew Benny, Arnett said. He was asaid. There is so much talent and their presenters were:special person to me, and I genuinelyhere, and I plan to use you all as Jody Arnett, 29 yearspresenterappreciate this award.inspiration. Holly HarperBenny Joe Ben LeClair was a Marlys Cervantes, 23 years long-time employee of Cowley College'