Two long time School Department administrators, with combined experience of nearly 70 years in Cape Elizabeth, have notified the School Board of their retirement.

Keith Weatherbie, Cape Elizabeth athletic director, has been an educator in the school system for 41 years.

Sue Weatherbie, director of Community Services, has been associated with the Town and School Department for 28 years.

A third retirement, from 30-year veteran art teacher Marie Hayes, was also accepted by the School Board at their February meeting.

"They are retirements I hate to see coming," said Superintendent Alan Hawkins.

Keith Weatherbie is one of only two individuals to ever hold the position of athletic director for the district. "I have been honored to be the athletic administrator for the system during the past 21 years, and have seen many improvements to the program," Weatherbie said in a letter to Hawkins. "These include the addition of girls lacrosse, girls ice hockey, girls volleyball, football, girls and boys alpine skiing, as well as the construction of Hannaford Field."

Sue Weatherbie, in her letter to Hawkins, said that all aspects of being the director of Community Services have been near and dear to her heart. In addition to spending more time with her family, she said, "I look forward to participating in programs and activities that I have spent my career developing."

Hayes, art teacher at Pond Cove Elementary School, said she was extremely thankful for the opportunities during her more than 30 years as an educator, a parent, student teacher and substitute. "I have had the privilege of working in a school system with the highest standards for professional excellence for their faculty," Hayes said.