Join friends and family as they celebrate Lorraine's retirement from the Detroit Board of Education after more than 30 years of hard work and dedication.

Here the guest of honor is surprised by all of the admiration and accolades that she is getting from her guests. Seated next to her is her husband William Brownlee.

Family and friends join the celebration from near and far. Here are some of Lorraine's cousins from Cinncinatti. In the foreground are Herschel and Carolyn. In the background are more cousins.

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Lorraine's friends and co-workers also join in to celebrate her work within the Detroit Public Schools.

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Here are some more guest in the celebration.

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Lorranine takes time out to celebrate with some of the younger guests at the party. Note the bubbly on the table. Don't worry. It was all alcohol free.

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The food was delicously prepared by the caterers. This was the before shot.

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Ernest greets Carolyn as the guests line up for dinner.

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Here is another shot of family and friends happily waiting for the event to begin.

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The party was hosted by April Baker who did a terrific job also as the MC. Here she take a break for quick picture.

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The music was professionally done. Here is a snapshot of the DJ and his assistant.

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