Staff Reports

PENDLETON — Maple Ridge Elementary School honored its longtime principal, John Lord — who’s retiring this year after more than four decades in the South Madison school district — by naming part of the building after him.

“Mr. Lord has served the South Madison community for 41 years,” school instructional coach Jill Mohr wrote in an email before the ceremony. “We feel naming the gym the John N. Lord Gymnasium will be a great way to honor him for his years of service.”

The ceremony took place Thursday, May 30, in the gym.

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Vice Principal Valerie Steger will replace Lord, whose final day is June 30.