Bus and van drivers and mechanics, as well as those in charge, gather for a picnic.

Bus and van drivers with clean driving records at Parkland receive sweatshirts and five-year pins for their service. From left: Andrew Hargrove, assistant director of school services; Danielle Treat, transportation coordinator; Dan Blewitt, garage foreman; Larry Laughlin; Bernice Bott; Kristen Jurchenko; Carmen Roldan Munoz; Mary Allen; Ron Moore; and Dennis Toomey. Additional awards recognize 10-, 15- and up to 30-plus years of service.

Andrew Hargrove, assistant director of school services, welcomes bus drivers, mechanics, and retirees to the annual school bus driver award picnic.Contributed photos