American Legion Auxiliary works with education


Published/Last Modified on Thursday, August 21, 2008 5:36 PM MDT


The American Legion Auxiliary, Fred Hilburn Unit 11 completed a successful year by attending the 88th Annual Convention in Tucson, June 19 through the 22.


They received several awards in Education, Community Service, Americanism and the Junior Program.

Attending the convention were: Penny Maklary, Karen Smith, Linda Rose, Jennie Molina and Delin Verdugo.

The Auxiliary would like to thank the community of Douglas for supporting their programs and Unified School District No. 27 School Board, former Superintendent Gail Zamar, Assistant Superintendent Judy Herbert, DHS Principal Bonnie Lopez and Principals of the schools in the District for allowing the Auxiliary into their schools to work with the school s in the following programs: Verterans Day Program, American Education Week, Scholarships, Read Across America, Teacher Appreciation Week, Poppies and Girl State/Boys State.

“The cooperation and participation we have received is greatly appreciated,” Smith said.

“We would also like to thank Mary Thomas of the Culinary Arts program for her long-standing support which has been invaluable!”

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