The contributions of brothers Matt and Bob Servis were hailed in a recent editorial in the Monroe News under the headline, “Retiring teachers leave a great legacy.”  Here are excerpts from that editorial.

“As another school year wraps up in the Monroe County region, we salute brothers Matt and Bob Servis and all retiring teachers.  The Servis brothers closed their careers at Monroe Public Schools last week, continuing a tradition that started with their father, Robert, who taught at Monroe High School from 1950-1985.  Matt taught at Arborwood North Elementary School for 30 years while Bob spent the last 17 years at Monroe High School.

               “The brothers were featured in a package on retiring teachers in the June 5 Monroe News.

               “The Servis brothers and their sister, Polly Servis VanAcker, who retired last year from Ida Public Schools, are part of a family that has taught for a total of 133 years, or three generations.  And it won’t stop there.  Matt’s daughter, Lauren, is a student teacher at Custer Elementary, meaning a fourth generation of teaching is under way.

               “The lasting legacy these teachers and others not mentioned here are leaving behind cannot be overlooked.  We trust generations of students, teachers and administrators who pass through these school buildings will continue to be inspired by their lessons and examples and know that ordinary teachers can make extraordinary contributions when they remain true to themselves and follow their dreams.”

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