School bus drivers are recognized

Jenkins County school system bus drivers shown are, from left, first row: Hillary Tucker, James Ford, Melissa Williams-Interim Superintendent, Melba Bragg, Kenneth Williams, Joan Reynolds and Michelle Joyner; and second row: Irene Drummer-Board of Education member, Lotice Reed, Miriam Johnson, Nelrose Reese, Matthew Roberson, Roy Cook-Board of Education member, Jewell Williams, Tamia Lovett, Janice Morris, Walter Thomas-Bus Coordinator, and Roderick Campbell-Board of Education Vice-Chairman. (Staff photo by Deborah Bennett)

The Jenkins County school system honored its bus drivers with an appreciation dinner Thursday, Oct. 9.

Interim Superintendent Me- lissa Williams states, "Our bus drivers are usually the first face associated with the school that the child sees in the morning and the last face in the afternoon. Thus, the bus drivers make every effort to insure each encounter is a happy one with the hope that it will make a difference in the child's school experiences. Not only today but each day, we say, 'thank you', for the vital role you play in the educational system."