The three “lunch ladies” at the Malad Middle School/High School cafeteria were honored as the Oneida School District “Employees of the Month” at the School Board meeting on Tuesday, February 20, 2023.   Rhonda Antonio, Marnee Price, and Keeley Kelley were recognized for their hard work and efforts to make the lunch room a pleasant place for students to enjoy the good meals provided through the school breakfast and lunch programs.

Mr. Michael Corbett, Principal of Malad High School, had asked several students and staff for comments about the lunch room, and he read the following statements in support of the “lunch crew’s” nomination:

“They go above and beyond when taking care of students. [They] are always trying to fix meals they enjoy.”

“They are always cheerful and creative in the ways they fix the food and make the environment very
welcoming.”

“The salad bar Rocks!! They do amazing things with the food for
our students.”

[High school students described] our ladies in the lunchroom:

“Sweet, Energetic, Funny, Kind, Kind, Kind. Always mixing it up with gifts and decorations. They
are awesome!”

“The Breakfast Cart is amazing!”

“They are generous and Kind.”

Some Middle School students had the following to say when asked what they thought were some outstanding qualities of our food service staff:

“Best people in the world.”

“Doughnuts are great.”

“SECONDS!!”

Mr. Corbett ended with the following statements:

“Above all they are wonderful people who look after our students. I cannot count the times they have pulled me aside to say, “I am not sure that student is eating” or “How can we help …. Student?” They are always going the extra mile; they offer incredible service. THEY MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR OUR
STUDENTS!” 

He ended with a quote that seems to sum it all up: 

“It is all the little things that they do that go above and beyond that make the commons and kitchen a great and inviting place for our students.”

Rhonda, Marnee, and Keeley received gift certificates to some popular restaurants, copies of the “Starfish” poem, and plaques that will hang in the MMS/MHS cafeteria for the next month.