Gackle Unit 250
Veteran Jay Posselt with students at Gackle-Streeter school.
Gackle Unit 250 Hosts Patriot Time
Mayer-Morlock Auxiliary Unit #250 of Gackle hosted Patriot Time at the Gackle-Streeter school on Thursday, November 9, 2023. Students in pre-school through 6th grade participated. There were two breakout stations. The students rotated between the breakout stations spending approximately 20 minutes at each station.
One breakout station was “Flag Etiquette/Veterans Day Holiday.” The session started with students reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and included discussion of flag etiquette. Jay Posselt, Gackle resident and Navy Seal veteran of the Vietnam War, talked about his time in the military.
Another breakout station was “Cards/Art for Veterans.” Students were asked to create cards or other art for veterans. Their artwork was given to veterans attending the Veterans Day program held at the Legion Hall.
Elaine Ackerman, Unit President
Gackle-Streeter smiling first grade students with their new books.
Gackle Unit 250 Donates Books
Mayer-Morlock Unit 250 of Gackle donated funds to the Gackle-Streeter School to be applied toward the monthly Scholastic book order. This places a personal book into the hands of each elementary school student.
Scholastic Book Club books have been going home for years. So many times, kids are unable to order books because of limited funds. The Auxiliary donation provides each elementary student an opportunity to receive books during the school year. Books are sent home with students to keep as their own and share and read with their families.
Article and photo submitted by: Unit President Elaine Ackerman
Pictured (l-r) Poppy Poster Winners: Adrian Guerrero (accepting for Alexia Guerrero), Chase Zabka, and Payton Elhard. Not pictured is Judith Jaeger.
NW Division Poppy Poster Winner Alexia Guerrero.