BY MELANIE BUCK –

Principal Tamara Smart and staff of HHE said many kind words to those in attendance at the dedication, including Seals’ family, close friends, and students. A bench has been placed on the playground at Holly Harshman Elementary in her honor. In addition to the bench dedication, a balloon release was also held.

“Mrs. Seals was amazed that day at how green the grass and clover was. She actually commented that she wished she could bring her horses up here to let them graze and enjoy it. She then proceeded to tell us how beautiful and fluffy the clouds looked, how blue the sky seemed, and just how tired she was,” Montgomery explained. “We asked her when she was going to retire and she said, ‘why would I? I love teaching!’ She added that when she did retire, she would love to live with her sister and bring all of her family with her.” The day of the dedication, Friday, September 25, marked the birthday of Mrs. Seals and her twin sister, Vonda Browning, who was also in attendance.

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Jeri Pearson
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What a kind, loving gesture for a wonderful high school classmate. I know she would have been very humbled.