American Legion Pony Express Post 359

4826 Frederick Boulevard

St. Joseph, Missouri 64506

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J.L. Goolsby

(816) 232 – 2335

NOVEMBER 12, 2000 - - To kick off National Education Week, American Legion Pony Express Post 359 announced that several local high schools will participate in their 2001 School Awards Program.

Central, Lafayette, Bishop LeBlond and Benton High Schools in St. Joseph and Mid-Buchanan High School will participate in the program according to Post Commander Bill Richards.

“The American Legion has promoted the cause of involvement in education since 1921,” Commander Richards said.

The theme for National Education Week, which takes place from November 12 – 18, is “Children-Teachers-Parents helping students achieve”.

“This theme should be a reminder to everyone that we have a duty and responsibility to see that our children are prepared to take up the roles of citizens and leaders in the years to come,” Post Americanism Chairman Jerome Goolsby said.

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