Former staff members of Achilles Elementary School gathered for lunch on Oct. 30 at Nick’s Spaghetti & Steak House at Gloucester Point to reminisce and share memories. The jovial group included teachers, teacher assistants, cafeteria staff, and school principals. They were honored by the presence of a highly respected Gloucester County teacher who had taught fifth grade at Achilles in 1950 when it was Achilles High School—Nan Riley Pointer. She related experiences from her teaching career at both Achilles High School and, later, at Gloucester High School. Pointer told of serving on the educational committee to assure the smooth melding of the students from both Achilles High School and Botetourt High School—previous arch rivals. The next gathering is planned for April 14, 2027. All retired members of the staff from Achilles Elementary School are cordially invited to attend. Those present on Oct. 30 included, seated from left, Rita Engle, Marion Randall, Barbara Priest, Pointer, Jea...