SEVERAL STAFF MEMBERS at Missouri State University-West Plains were recognized for their years of service to the university during the annual Employee Recognition Luncheon Jan. 27 at the West Plains Civic Center. Awards are handed out annually to university employees who have reached one of the five-year milestones of service to the Missouri State University System. The honorees were congratulated by Missouri State-West Plains Chancellor Drew Bennett and Missouri State University System President Clif Smart. Seated from left: Cindy Bridges (10 years), Teresa Shipley (25 years), Rebecca Estes (15 years), Thora Broyles (5 years), Angela Marcak (5 years) and Deanna Bell (5 years). Standing: Smart, Biff Bird (10 years), CJ Collins (10 years), Pam Tate (5 years), Sally Robinson (5 years), Mary Kellum (5 years), Barbara Mustion (20 years), and Bennett. Also recognized for service were Kathy Mann (5 years) and Mark White (5 years). (Missouri State-West Plains Photo)