The atmosphere was joyful at Thursday night’s Athens ISD School Board meeting. In honor of School Board Recognition Month, the seven trustees and their families were treated to a special meal and hailed as “superheroes for schools.” Pictured (from left) are board members David Freeman, Alicea Elliott, Bob Spears, Jennie Mahmoud, Rob Risko, Steve McElhany and Eric Smith. (Toni Garrard Clay/AISD)