John Vernon Memorial Contributions Support Marion

Businessman, attorney, bank president, and active church member are just a few terms that can be used to describe John Vernon. Most notably within the Marion community John is known for his leadership and community spirit, having served on the city’s planning and zoning commission, Library Foundation Board and Parks & Recreation Board. He was […]

Foundation Awards 27 Senior Scholarships

On Wednesday, May 1st the Class of 2019 gathered in the Marion High School Auditorium surrounded by parents and family to witness their classmates receive prestigious honors, awards, and scholarships to continue their education.  Students were recognized for a multitude of honors ranging from Top 10 Scholars, to Honor Society Members, to Foreign Language Awards.  […]

Making The Quill Yearbook Digital

The Marion Alumni Association was founded in 1878 and is still going strong after 140 years! The Foundation has helped keep track of historical information about Marion schools through the years. Some of the oldest pieces are composite panels of graduating classes from 1893-1922.  The Foundation is seeking funds to professionally restore and preserve the […]