WALBRIDGE—During Teacher Appreciation Week the Parent School Association of Walbridge St. Jerome held a breakfast for teachers themed around the 2008 Summer Olympics.

St. Jerome “champions” pictured, from left, back, are teachers Victoria DeGasto, Jeanette Swiergosz, David Hodulik, Christine Rohen, Brenda Pahl and Pat Bennett; from left, middle, are teachers Sharon Velliquette, Carol Vincent, Sr. Ann Lorette and Joyce Teopas, and, from left, front, are teachers Jennifer White, Sandy Miner, Margaret Fintel, Alice Walker and principal Ann Sciarini. (Photo courtesy of Walbridge St. Jerome School)

Teachers were invited to join their “team” members in a “Breakfast of Champions,” and Wheaties boxes decorated with their winning pictures lined the tables. Teachers were awarded gold medals to wear during the week in honor of their excellent performances.

Principal Ann Sciarini wore a whistle and patriotic running jacket, as the teachers’ proud “team coach” leading them to a victorious year. Students and staff congratulated the teachers throughout the day.

Additional champions recognized at the breakfast were art instructor Sonnya Fosgate, speech therapist Joyce Teopas, remedial specialist Sue Kujawa, school counselor Ellen Welker, teacher’s aide Jeanette Swiergosz and director of religious education Kathy Huffman.