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Quincy Public School officials and community members believe it's possible with the help of mentors.  Community members who've taken the time to mentor area children were honored Friday.  They were also served lunch by Quincy school board members.

Mentors received 5 and 10 year service award for their dedication.  A Special memorial presentation was also made in honor of Jeanne Griffith, who volunteered for more than a decade.  School officials say mentoring is a vital part of a child's success.

"We know that having a caring adult in a child's life and particularly some children who have had struggles either academic struggles or social emotional struggles, these mentors make a world of difference. Someone checking in with them and caring, it motivates the children, their grades are better, their attendance is better. These mentors are really our unsung heros," Quincy Public Schools Assistant Superintendent Trish Viniard says.

To get involved with the Child-Family Mentor Program, call (217) 223-8700.

Ten Year Service Award                                                                          Five Year Service Awards

Cathy Campbell (Washington School)                                               Cindy Helmer (Baldwin School)

Laura Herman (Berrian School)                                                           Darlene Jacobs (Baldwin School)

Mildred Seger (Washington School)                                                   Merle Jacobs (Baldwin School)

Laura Timmerwilke (Baldwin School)                                                Harold Lamb (Berrian School)

                                                                                                                    Melvin McDonald (Monroe School)

                                                                                                                    Jane Miller (Adams School)

                                                                                                                    Sue Rush (Quincy Junior High)

                                                                                                                     Joanne Thrasher (Dewey School)