Morton Memorial Schools - Retrospect Yearbook (Knightstown, IN)

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lin.. 5 W' 7 4!K.W. Ohl and Lavelle Black during a Christmas party at the Lafayette Post. 5!Ellie Rausch, Missy Allbright and Samantha See enjoy a ride during Legion Day. 6fTracy Fish visits with Santa Claus. 7!A youngster is ready to throw a dart at a balloon at the dart stand. 'I3

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Efforts Put Forth by Legion and Auxiliary Greatly Appreciated by Staff and Students of the Home The American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary are vital to the welfare of the kids in the Home, past and present. In 1919 the indiana Department Com- mander ofthe Legion appointed a com- mittee to study and work with the officials of the Home for the benefit of the children. Each commander since that time has appointed a Knightstown Home Committee. The Auxiliary's Department of Indi- ana began functioning in 1922 with child welfare being one of their major pro- jects. They sponsor and take personal interest in each child. The two organizations sponsor groups and individuals in many and var- ied activities on and off the campus. In September of each year both groups gather on the Home campus for the Legion Day festivities, with the pro- ceeds going for Christmas gifts for each student. At Commencement the graduating seniors are presented with various gifts and scholarships to further their educa- tions, and while on the subject of giving, let's not forget that the Legion annually makes your Retrospect a possibility, as they provide the funds for the expenses. Space does not allow to mention everything that the Legion and Auxiliary do for the Home and students, but one thing is for sure -they are doing some- thing that they enjoy -caring. A THANK YOU goes to these two organi- zations for their untiring efforts in trying to make each child's life a little happier. 1!The American Legion Band plays a number at Legion Day. 2fMrs. Claus and Santa Claus enjoy the Christmas spirit with these students from Cortner Cottage. 3fA legionnaire takes advantage of a free shoe shine from Shawn Zilbermann. 12 7 . . W -, . W

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1935 - 1960 Graduating Classes Honored for 50 and 25 Year Anniversaries at Homecoming The Alumni Association origi- nated in 1892 and to this year of 1985-86, this association has been active with the Home and its' kids. They had their annual get- together iHomecomingJ in Sep- tember, and as usual there was a good turnout. The classes of 1960 and 1935 were honored for their 25 and 50 year anniversaries. Ira Odle was the recipient of the Alumnus of the year award. Betty Dean, school secretary, was given a plaque and bouquet for her 35 years of service to the school and the State of Indiana. --.,. gi it gy' 3 1fMembers of the class of 7960 that were on hand for the Homecoming Banquet, 2fThe five Shropshires at Homecoming - Betty, Virginia, Charlotte, Howard and Bob. 4!These former students renew fond memo- ries as they leaf through albums of photos and news clippings. 4fThese 70 former students of the class of 1935 were present for their 50th Anniversary. 'I4