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<font face="Comic Sans MS">Hi folks,<br>
<br>
It's not only the end of the week, it's the end of the month, and
almost the end of the semester! Spring semester is rapidly winding
down, with next week being graduation, and the week after that finals.
(That always seems like a cart before the horse kind of thing, but
whatever works, I guess.) I'm always sad to lose each group of
students as they graduate, even though I don't know them all, and get
some of the names confused, I have gotten to know several of them
somewhat and will miss them. It's pretty special to be here and get to
meet kids from all over, who have the potential to go on and do really
great things with their lives, building on the education and
experiences they receive here at Eastern. <br>
<br>
Speaking of things winding down, there will be a retirement party today
at 1:00 in the President's Dining Room for a man who is practically an
Eastern institution. Although I didn't have him as a teacher, he was
already teaching here when I was in college WAAAY back when. After 32
years, Mr. Maurice Hawthorne is ready to pass the torch to someone
else, and start a different phase of his life, his well deserved
retirement. I hope it is every bit as interesting and rewarding as his
teaching career has been, and I hope he knows he will be missed here in
the halls of Eastern.<br>
<br>
The sun may come out tomorrow, but if you wait till tomorrow to see
Theatre Eastern's production of "Annie", you'll have waited too long!
Tonight at 7:30 will be the final performance, so make plans to attend
this fun-filled show, featuring Eastern students and faculty, as well
as local children and adults, dancing and singing their hearts out.
Admission is free to all Eastern employees and students, and only $5
for other adults, and $3 for children. Be there!<br>
<br>
</font><font face="Comic Sans MS" size="+2">Our menu for today includes:<br>
Fish strips<br>
French fries<br>
Macaroni and cheese<br>
Fried squash<br>
Green beans<br>
Hot rolls<br>
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And for dessert, have some luscious Strawberry Shortcake!</font><font
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Have a great weekend,<br>
<br>
Rhoda <span class="moz-smiley-s1"><span> :-) </span></span> </font><br>
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