Claremont mayor Corey Calaycay congratulates Eleanor Pierson during her retirement party on Friday at Foothill Country Day School in Claremont. Ms. Pierson worked for 50 years at the school performing a number of jobs including admissions director. During the party the children sang songs and the Head of School Mike Silva gave a heart felt tribute to her many years of service. Mr. Calaycay is also an alumnus of Foothill Country Day. COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff