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The newspaper of The Johns Hopkins University June 27, 2005 | Vol. 34 No. 38
 
Contributions of Long-term Staff, Retirees Recognized at Banquet

By John Black
Faculty, Staff and Retiree Programs

A groundbreaking physician who mentored future generations of African-American doctors and advocated for better minority health care, a first-generation immigrant whose Johns Hopkins career made it possible to put his children through college and a staff member who organized weekly women's nights out for her colleagues — these are just a few of the more than 300 people recognized by Johns Hopkins at a dinner on June 7. The Office of Faculty, Staff and Retiree Programs organizes the annual event to honor staff contributions to the university, the workplace and society as they retire or mark 20 or more years of service.

With a classical string duo playing in the background, honorees and their guests gathered in the Robert Scott Gymnasium of Homewood's O'Connor Recreation Center, first for a cocktail reception and later to be feted with a formal dinner and awards presentation. With floor covered, walls draped and tables elaborately set, the room was transformed into an elegant banquet hall.

Following the dinner, President William R. Brody congratulated and presented service awards to each honoree. Staff members celebrating anniversaries of 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 years received a variety of awards, all commissioned specifically for the recognition program. Among them: a framed, handmade paper sculpture of Johns Hopkins, a decorative platter hand painted with the Johns Hopkins seal seen in the historic stained glass window in Gilman Hall and a lead crystal vase set in a wood base with a personalized engraved plaque. Staff with 38 or more years of service were also recognized for their contributions.

Retiring staff members received framed certificates of appreciation, and those retiring with 25 or more years of service had a choice of a Johns Hopkins rocking chair or captain's chair, or a framed certificate with a bronze commemorative medallion. Among the retirees honored were Estelle Fishbein, legal counsel for the university for 38 years; John Hodous, a biophysical researcher for 27 years; and Elizabeth Washington, who, with 35 years on the job in custodial services, worked in the School of Medicine Dean's Office.

Monica Carlton and Judith Pitt
PHOTO BY HIPS / WILL KIRK

Rudy and Mila Aparentado, Virna Coffeit and Filomena Santos
PHOTO BY HIPS / WILL KIRK

Michelle Edmonds and Bernice Edmonds
PHOTO BY HIPS / WILL KIRK

Pat Palmer, Andrea Sine and Jim McGill
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Jerome and Lorraine Bowles with Gloria Barber
PHOTO BY HIPS / WILL KIRK

Joan Johnson, Lou Larson,Tony Johnson and Kathryn Teller
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Beth Bishop, Tracey and Barry Angel, Bill Conley
PHOTO BY HIPS / WILL KIRK

Rosemary Rogers and Patricia Elardo
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Jeanette Brown and Donna Moorman
PHOTO BY HIPS / WILL KIRK

John and Marty King
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Mary, Brandon and David Brewster
PHOTO BY HIPS / WILL KIRK

Mary Ann Isaacs with Kenneth and Nancy Rent
PHOTO BY HIPS / WILL KIRK

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