Arbor Day, March 27, 2007

Due to threatening weather, Garden Club members and MC Bobby Ainsley are getting ready for the presentation
that was held in the Meyer Elementary Gymnasium, on March 27, 2007.

This year Arbor Day was celebrated with honoring the members of the Hondo Garden Club who had achieved 80+ years
and those members who had passed away.

Those honored were:
Jerry Burger award accepted by son Jeff,  Pat Moehring, Clyde Parsons, Roselyn White, Nita Archibald,
Edra Crow accepted her mother's award, Edna Nietenhoefer's family accepted her award.

Not Pictured: Elsie Rothe, Virginia Stevens, EdWinnie McWhirter, Adele Jordan, Elaine Bybee,
Evelyn Herrmann and Verna Bell Stuebing

Each person had a tree of their choosing, planted in their honor. 
They were also allowed to pick the place they would like the tree planted.

Bobby  Ainsley made an outstanding M.C. not only entertaining the crowd, but he brought dignity to the event.

The McDowell Junior High School Band under the direction of  Leon Steward, entertained everyone with several outstanding selections.

Clyde Parsons with honored with a plaque from the Garden Club for all he has done for the school district and our community.

Scouts representing Hondo Scout Troup # 370 attended the event with one scout reading a poem that fit the day perfectly.

Notable city and HISD officials were present.