MARYSVILLE – Alicia and Andy Delegans were popular teachers at Marysville-Pilchuck High School for years.
But they may have done some of their best work there after retirement.
The Delegans were honored March 2 as the city’s Volunteers of the Month for their work at M-P following the deadly shooting in October.
“Both knew where they needed to be” right after the shooting – at the school, Mayor Jon Nehring said. And they have been there much of the time in the four months since. The mayor said they do a lot of work behind the scenes, with Alicia famous for her homemade cookies. They organize condolence letters, cards, emails and gifts given in support of the school.
“They were present in people’s lives,” Nehring said. “They love the school so much.”
He said they have been huge in the healing process because of their “calming presence. We needed that.”
Co-Principal Deann Anguiano and assistant principal Lori Stolee also honored the Delegans with flowers.
“They are rock stars,” Anguiano said. “We couldn’t have done it without them.”
Also at the meeting:
• Judge Fred Gilling received his 10-year pin as a city employee.
• Rachel Erickson-Rui was appointed to the library board.
• A three-month extension was approved for WaveDivision cable service. A 10-year pact is being worked on.
• An area of 1st Street will be closed for about 30 minutes April 12 for the Everett Marathon.
