Sequim School District staffers host a reception to recognize 2016-2017 retiring staff members in the Sequim High School library on June 13. Administrators presented each retiring staff member with a certificate and the traditional purple polo shirt. Each year, past retired staffers attend as well. Retiring staffers for 2016-2017 are (back row, from left) Charlene Danforth, Debbie Buchillo, Marilyn Walsh, Donna Bruneau and Jack Webber, with (front row, from left) Donna McSherry, Breva Funston, Patty Sullivan, Judy Flynn, Susan Cook and Carol Wagner. Not pictured are Steven Boots, Isabella Morrison, Karen Sande, Tami Wall, Joan Trindle, Susan Cook and Anna Lee. Collectively, the careers of the staff members represent more than 300 years’ service to the district. Photo by Patsene Dashiell