National FFA Organization Agricultural education in the United States became widespread after the passage of the Smith-Hughes Act of 1917, which promoted vocational… Read More »National FFA Organization
Girl Scouts of Central Indiana Anna Marie Ridge established the first local troop on July 27, 1917, in after corresponding with Juliette Low, national founder… Read More »Girl Scouts of Central Indiana
Girls Incorporated of Greater Indianapolis Girls Club of Marion County was formed in 1975 with the merging of two Indianapolis area girls clubs as its… Read More »Girls Incorporated of Greater Indianapolis
Grace Blaisdell Golden (June 14, 1899-Jan. 11, 1966). The daughter of Charles C. and Hattie Mabrey Blaisdell, Grace Blaisdell Golden was born in… Read More »Grace Blaisdell Golden
Harry E. Wood High School In 1953, the Charles E. Emmerich Manual Training High School (see ) moved from 501 S. Meridian Street to 2405… Read More »Harry E. Wood High School
Head Start Head Start was created by the federal Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 to provide early childhood education and other services… Read More »Head Start
Indiana High School Athletic Association In 1899, a meeting in Indianapolis of high school principals from eight Indiana cities resulted in the formation of the… Read More »Indiana High School Athletic Association
Indianapolis Asylum for Friendless Colored Children The established the Indianapolis Asylum for Friendless Colored Children in 1870. At the time, it was the sole orphanage in… Read More »Indianapolis Asylum for Friendless Colored Children
Indianapolis Children’s Choir Founded in 1986 by Henry H. Leck, the Indianapolis Children’s Choir (ICC) is known for its performances at civic and… Read More »Indianapolis Children’s Choir
Indianapolis Healthy Babies Consortium The City-County Council established the Marion County Task Force on Infant Mortality in 1988 after data indicated that Indianapolis led… Read More »Indianapolis Healthy Babies Consortium
