District 113 will say goodbye to 14 faculty members at the end of the school year. These retirees have played vital roles at Deerfield and Highland Park High Schools and will be difficult to replace. We’d like to congratulate them on their achievements, thank them for their years of service and wish them good luck in the future.

Deerfield High School:

Cathy Cratty – Counselor and Student Assistance Coordinator, 1994 -2012

Laurie Kilpatrick – Psychologist, 1987 - 2012

Charley Levi – World Language Teacher, 2000 - 2012

Carol Myers – Physical Education Teacher, 1979 - 2012

John Pieracci – Custodian, 2003 - 2012

Miriam Pike –Special Education Department Chair and Teacher, 1981 - 2012

Patti Soler –Counseling Department Administrative Assistant, 1990 - 2012

Highland Park High School:

Cheryl Byrnes – Science Teacher, 1988 - 2012

Tim Conway – Fine Arts/Theatre Teacher, 1979 - 2012

Mark Larson – English Teacher, 1982 – 2012

Bobbie Monroe – Athletic Director, 2006 - 2012

Betti Patterson – World Language Teacher, 1993 - 2012

Marsha Weinstein – Special Education Teacher, 1995 - 2012

Sherry Volpendesta – Girls’ Locker Room Attendant, 1986 - 2012