The 2025 THS Alumni Service Award was presented to Barbara Platko. Mrs. Platko is a 1982 graduate of Toronto High School. She began her career in the Toronto City School District as a substitute bus driver and later assumed a regular bus driver position in 2003. Barb is an exceptional school bus driver. She takes the time to learn each child's name, personality, and unique needs; and fosters a sense of trust and belonging from the moment they step onto her bus. Mrs. Platko is calm and resourceful, solving problems quickly and effectively to keep everyone safe and on her route. Her blend of attentiveness, problem-solving skill, and heartfelt dedication makes her an irreplaceable part of the school community. The THS Alumni Service Award for a non-teaching staff member was established by the THS Alumni Association in 2018 to recognize the non-teaching staff members’ outstanding contributions to quality education. Non-teaching school employees offer essential services to the school community and play a vital role in providing for the welfare, safety, and success of students. Past winners of the award include Cindy Hritz (2018), Katie Long (2019), Holly Newbold (2020), Cheryl King (2021), Becky Kovach (2021), Lisa Owen (2022), Toni Calabrese (2023), and Melissa Brown (2024).