Morton Memorial Schools - Retrospect Yearbook (Knightstown, IN)

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fi xv Top: American Legion Auxiliary Unit 3495 Color Guard from indianapolis perform a sensational performance before a Legion Day crowd. Center Left: The children have fun with the clowns on Legion Day. Center Right: Santa and his helpers spend time with the children at Christmas. Left: The many people expressing their enjoyment of the food and rides on Legion Day. 9

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Throughout the years the Ameri- can Legion and Ladies' Auxiliary have provided much appreciated support for the Home and all it's children. In 1919 the Indiana Department Commander of the Legion appointed a committee 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 Indiana began functioning in 1922 with child welfare being one of their major concerns. The posts and their members sponsor divisions and individuals throughout the year. Sponsors provide gifts on birthdays and other holidays and hold parties for the children at Christmas time. Their biggest event is Legion Day which takes place in September each year. On this day there is a variety of performances, games, rides, and refreshments. The money raised goes toward the purchase of Christmas gifts for the children. This year the Legion has helped raise money for an honortripto Florida for a week. Highlighting the students stay will be visits to Disney World and Epcot Center. Among the numerable other things the Legion and Auxiliary do for the Home is the funding of the Retrospect. Top: Children enjoy one of the many games and refreshment stands at Legion Day. Middle: The Color Guard from the Ameri- can Legion Speedway Post 4500 performs their drill which placed them runners-up at the National Convention which was held in San Antonio, Texas. Bottom: DEPARTMENT HEADS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION AND AUXILIARY: il to ri Sitting - Betty Beaty, Irma Ward, Larry Bartlett, Mrs. Bartlett, Naomi Sheets. Standing - George Wilkerson, Betty Wil- kerson, Clyde Black, Lavelle Black, Bonnie Brewer, S. W. Brewer. 8

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The Alumni Association originated in 1892. And to this year of 1987 - 1988 the Association has been active with the Home and its kids. Homecoming, the biggest event of the year, was a big success as it always is. The classes of 1937 and 1962 were honored for their golden and silver anniversaries respectively. Joan Bell Hart wasthe recip- ient of the Alumni of the Year Award. This year the Alumni Assoication suf- fered the loss of their president, Jack E. Thompson. Mr. Thompson died in his home on Anugust4, 1987. Jack Thompson was an active man who gave much of his life to helping others. He will be missed by all. Top: Swing Choir performing their last perfor- mance under the direction of Rick Seaver. Middle Left: Joan QBelll Hart speaks a few words after she receives her Alumni of the Year award. Middle Right: Rick Seaver and Dr. Michael Long, both former students, relive their quartet days at the Homecoming dance. Bottom: One of the big events at Homecoming is the dance, many couples enjoy spending time and chatting with former friends and aquaintances.