Teachers honored

[NewsWhore]

During a ceremony at the Presidential Palace yesterday, three teachers were honored for their years of service to the Dominican educational system. The awards were part of the celebrations for National Teachers' Day. Teacher Alejandrina Cruz, who's been teaching for 30 years, was awarded a RD$150,000 prize, while Gregorio Santamaria, a teacher for 20 years, was awarded RD$100,000. Eusebia Cristina Arias Gomez, with 18 years in the profession, was awarded RD$75,000. Present at the ceremony were VP Rafael Alburquerque and Education Minister Alejandrina German. After the event German hosted a second dinner at the V Centenario Hotel to honor 120 other teachers.

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