After 30 years of working as an intercity registered nurse and 14 years at Gunn, nurse Rose McGinnis is retiring. “It is my time to play and have a series of prep periods everyday,” McGinnis said.

As the official health technician, McGinnis works to provide safety and care for the Gunn community. “This involves assessing when students should be excused due to illness or to medical, emotional and physical limitations with the expectation that school work and class time is essential,” McGinnis said. On top of this, McGinnis also maintains health records, obtains necessary medication and health protocols, follows up student health absences and serves on the first aid team.

Reflecting upon the years she has spent on campus, McGinnis recalls a few of her Gunn favorite moments. “[My favorite parts of Gunn are] participating in the yearly student and staff choir musical, attending the football games, theater and band entertainment and the monthly coffee latte and periodic cuisines provided by the [Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA)] and administration,” McGinnis said.

What she will miss most however, is not the events, but rather the environment and the very people that define it. “Working at Gunn will always be that stimulating and fascinating place that has made me proud to be associated with the school,” McGinnis said. “[I will miss] working with for a great group of people.”

Leaving with fond memories, McGinnis is looking forward to enjoying life and helping others. “[My future plans are] international travel, physical fitness, [to] resume tennis and [to] improve my backhand, [as well as] play[ing] on clay and grass courts, hiking, sewing and visiting family and friends,” McGinnis said. “I also plan to maintain my nurse license.”