Elementary Teachers of the Month

Lifestyle

December 5, 2018

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Henryetta Elementary School Teachers of the Month for November were (pictured above) August Smith and (pictured below) Sherry Miller. They were presented with awards and gift certificates by Elementary Principal Jayme Matlock on Friday. A round of applause was given to the ladies by those in attendance.

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