Falloween Festival Parade Grand Marshall
The Grand Marshall of the 2021 Falloween Festival Parade is Mr. Branson Hiatt.
Branson moved to Walkerton shortly after returning from service in World War II and has lived here for the past 75 years. In that time, he has played a significant role in the development of Walkerton. He has sold insurance, built and sold houses, and built and managed several apartment buildings. Branson was a member of the Industrial Fund group which brought or kept hundreds of jobs in town by acquiring land and attracting businesses for the Walkerton Industrial Parks. Branson has been active in the American Legion, the Lion's Club, the Walkerton Chamber of Commerce and the Masonic Lodge and worked with these organization to provide services and benefits to the town. Branson donated land to the Walkerton Parks Department, and recently endowed a scholarship fund for John Glenn HS graduates.
Branson credits much of his success to his 72 1/2 year partnership with his late wife, Mary Lou, with whom he raised three children. Please join us in congratulating Branson on his career of service and contributions to the town of Walkerton.
Branson moved to Walkerton shortly after returning from service in World War II and has lived here for the past 75 years. In that time, he has played a significant role in the development of Walkerton. He has sold insurance, built and sold houses, and built and managed several apartment buildings. Branson was a member of the Industrial Fund group which brought or kept hundreds of jobs in town by acquiring land and attracting businesses for the Walkerton Industrial Parks. Branson has been active in the American Legion, the Lion's Club, the Walkerton Chamber of Commerce and the Masonic Lodge and worked with these organization to provide services and benefits to the town. Branson donated land to the Walkerton Parks Department, and recently endowed a scholarship fund for John Glenn HS graduates.
Branson credits much of his success to his 72 1/2 year partnership with his late wife, Mary Lou, with whom he raised three children. Please join us in congratulating Branson on his career of service and contributions to the town of Walkerton.
Mr. Brown worked for the John Glenn School Corporation for 45 years, and was the Middle School Athletic Director for 38 years. Mr. Brown was a member of the IIAAA and the NIAAA Athletic Director Associations for 30 years. In 2006 he received the IIAAA District 2 Middle School Athletic Director of the Year award.
Mr. Brown served on the Board of Directors of the IIAAA as the middle school representative for District 2 for 2 years. While serving as a Board of Director, Mr. Brown served on the committee that revamped the guidelines for middle school athletics for the state of Indiana and helped with the planning and operations for the National Athletic Director's convention when it was hosted in Indianapolis.
Thank you Mr. Gerry Brown for your many years of service to the John Glenn School Corporation and thank you for all you have done for our communities throughout the years!
Mr. Brown served on the Board of Directors of the IIAAA as the middle school representative for District 2 for 2 years. While serving as a Board of Director, Mr. Brown served on the committee that revamped the guidelines for middle school athletics for the state of Indiana and helped with the planning and operations for the National Athletic Director's convention when it was hosted in Indianapolis.
Thank you Mr. Gerry Brown for your many years of service to the John Glenn School Corporation and thank you for all you have done for our communities throughout the years!
Please welcome Ms. Lauren Moss as one of this years 2021 Falloween Grand Marshalls!
Lauren Moss has been co-anchoring the evening news at 16 News now for nearly three years.
In that time, she's shared countless stories and has connected with viewers across Michiana. This Chicago native graduated from the University of Iowa with a double major in journalism and sports studies. After spending 5 years anchoring and reporting in Iowa, she joined Terry McFadden at the desk for the evening news at WNDU.
Lauren has a passion for storytelling. At WNDU, she has focused on segments for "Lauren's Medical Moment" and "Healthy Families and Futures"; physical and mental health stories that affect families across Michiana and beyond.
Michiana has truly become "home" and in her spare time, she loves taking her dog, Luna, to relax and enjoy the beaches in Southwest Michigan.
Lauren Moss has been co-anchoring the evening news at 16 News now for nearly three years.
In that time, she's shared countless stories and has connected with viewers across Michiana. This Chicago native graduated from the University of Iowa with a double major in journalism and sports studies. After spending 5 years anchoring and reporting in Iowa, she joined Terry McFadden at the desk for the evening news at WNDU.
Lauren has a passion for storytelling. At WNDU, she has focused on segments for "Lauren's Medical Moment" and "Healthy Families and Futures"; physical and mental health stories that affect families across Michiana and beyond.
Michiana has truly become "home" and in her spare time, she loves taking her dog, Luna, to relax and enjoy the beaches in Southwest Michigan.
Falloween 2021 Grand Parade Route
If you are a participant in the parade line up starts at 3:30pm in the Urey Middle School parking lot. We are eager to see the creativity and enthusiasm this parade brings to the streets of Walkerton!
Saturday Children's Parade
Parade Starts at 11:30 a.m at Walkerton Elementary
Lineup begins at 11:00 a.m
Lineup begins at 11:00 a.m
Children's Parade participants are to show up at Walkerton Elementary School at 11:00 AM. Parents may park at WES and walk with their children in the parade. The parade will conclude back at Walkerton Elementary.
A prize will be given to all participants. All participants may enter the Children's Raffle for free giveaways! The JGHS football team members will serve as the Children's Parade Grand Marshalls!
A prize will be given to all participants. All participants may enter the Children's Raffle for free giveaways! The JGHS football team members will serve as the Children's Parade Grand Marshalls!