Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Groundbreaking Ceremony

The Jill Butler Lares Storybook Garden Groundbreaking Ceremony was held Monday, May 16 at Monrovia Elementary. Dr. Cheryl Davis welcomed guests, faculty, and students to the ceremony. Guest speakers included Dr. Terry Davis, Superintendent of Madison County Schools, Ashlee Walker, former student of Mrs. Lares, and Damon Lares, Jill's husband. Each speaker shared their stories about how Jill had touched their lives. A slideshow presentation was shown which featured pictures of Jill and the plans for the garden. The groundbreaking ceremony took place in the courtyard where the Storybook Garden will be located.
Left to Right- Mrs. Geraldine Tibbs, Mrs. Rita Cantrell, Mr. Jeff Anderson, Dr. Terry Davis, Mr. Damon Lares, Mrs. Karen Butler, Mr. Tom Butler, Dr. Cheryl Davis, Dr. Thomas Thrasher

Jill's husband, Damon Lares, Jill's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Butler, Principal of Monrovia Elementary, Dr. Cheryl Davis

Members of Jill's Family

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