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Ursuline teacher wins bigin annual car raffleUrsuline Academy drew the prize winners for its secondannual Car Raffle on May 16, making one of its scienceteachers $15,000 richer. Dr. Sue Lytle held the 1st prizeticket and opted for the $15,000 cash over a choice of threecars: a Mazda 3, VW Jetta, or Kia Soul. “I’ve never wonanything but a toaster,” said Dr. Lytle when she was called upon stage to claim her prize. In addition to the grand prize,there were 9 - $100 cash winners as well. Proceeds willbenefit Ursuline.Ursuline Special Events Director Lori Haines (left) with 1st prize winner Dr. Sue LytleUA bids farewell to retiring teachersOn May 26th at the annual Faculty Appreciation Dinner, UAsaid good-bye and good luck to two of its finest. Letty Lavely'63, who has taught English for 31 years, and Bill Schmidt,who has taught chemistry for seven years, were honored fortheir accomplishments and contributions in educating theyoung women of Ursuline. President Sharon Redmond andPrincipal Tom Barhorst shared the honors of talking abouteach of the retirees before calling them up to the podium andseating them in their official Ursuline school captain’s chairs.Ms. Redmond said, “Letty has served our Ursuline studentswell throughout the past three decades. She has spent countlesshours teaching the finer points of English as well as sharinglife lessons of integrity and excellence with her students.” TomBarhorst said, “Bill has been an outstanding teacher for our studentshere at Ursuline. He is dedicated, patient and committedto making sure every student achieves success. We will misshim greatly and wish him the best in his retirement.”Retirees Letty Lavely '63 and Bill Schmidt, seated, were lauded at the FacultyAppreciation Dinner by Sharon Redmond and Tom Barhorst.VOICES SUMMER 201123