Longtime educator Lori Vandergriff was honored at a retirement reception earlier this month. Principal Sabrina Farler presented her with a special apple award to signify Vandergriff’s 33.5 years as a teacher. Starting in 1992, Mrs. Vandergriff spent her entire career at DWS as a Title reading teacher one year, 15 years in 3rd grade, 4th and 5th grades, 9 in computer and .5 in 7/8 science.