Dale Mitchell, left, retired superintendent, and Scott McAlister, current superintendent of District 153, join Shelly Marks at her retirement party. She proudly shows off a replica of the plaque that dedicates the Willow School playground in her honor. (Marilyn Thomas/H-F Chronicle)
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District 153 board presents Shelly Marks with honorary playground

As Shelly Marks departs from her seat on the District 153 school board after 33 years of service, the board’s parting gift was renaming the Willow School playground in her honor.

A plaque highlighting her accomplishments will be placed at the school door leading out to the playground. It reads in part: “Those who know Shelly will never forget her nor the endless sacrifices she made on behalf of the students and staff of Homewood…

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