A Quarter Century of Superb Service

RIGHT NOW, somewhere in the world, a teacher is admonishing students: "Don't copy!" But within the Bethel School District, in Spanaway, Wash., educators and staff are applauding Diane Karl for nearly 26 years of consistent, finely executed copying (and printing).

As the district's print shop manager, Karl oversees graphic design, production, reproduction and print distribution services for 17 elementary schools, six junior high schools, three high schools, an alternative school for grades eight through 12, an online academy and district administration. Total student enrollment is approximately 17,500. Jobs range from classroom worksheets, booklets, testing materials and student planners to stationery products, handbooks, posters and newsletters. At this stage of her career, Karl is well-schooled in all the printed accoutrements of academic operations.