My aunt retires today
By Avelino Maestas on Jan 31, 2007 in News, WNMU
After 25 years at Western New Mexico University, my aunt Barbara is retiring from her position as assistant athletic director. Throughout the past four years, she has had a tremendous impact on my life; what’s more, I know she has had a similar effect on the countless students she has met in the last quarter-century. More than anybody else at the school, I know she truly cared for her student-athletes and her fellow workers.
I attended a ceremony at the school this afternoon, for finger food and cake, where her friends and colleagues honored her. It was a lot of fun, and the kind of low-key celebration she could enjoy.
I’m going to miss stopping by her office when I head up to WNMU, and the court-side seat I shared with her for several years at basketball and volleyball games.
It won’t be the same without her.
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beautiful picture of you and your aunt.
Laura | Jan 31, 2007 | Reply
Way to go Auntie Barbara for your years of dedication and service to the department and school! I’m proud to have you as my Aunt and hope you have been appreciated by your colleagues as much as you are by your family. I look forward to spending some of your free time with you!
Zan | Feb 1, 2007 | Reply