On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, McDonald’s, 604 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, allowed Morrison Music Boosters to host the first “Good Neighbor Night” fundraiser to benefit a Morrison organization. The event was held between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. The Music Boosters received $500 to support the MHS Marching Mustangs Color Guard. Owner/Operator Casey Newman was present for this debut event.
He stated, “McDonald’s is committed to the community” through the Good Neighborhood Night donation request program. “Groups will receive a minimum of $500, or 20% of the proceeds from sales during three hours of service–whichever is greater. Organizations can visit www.tristatemcd.com to request a donation during Good Neighbor Night.”
Left-to-right are McDonald’s Shift Manager LeAnn Irvine; Owner Casey Newman; MHS Color Guards Quinn Blevins and Theresa Arias; General Manager Julie Angusich; Crew Member Leslie Chambers; Area Supervisor Jeffery Ward.
Color Guardians Arias and Blevins delivered meals to customers who awaited their orders, both inside and at the parking area. They washed tables and swept the floor. Volunteers offered Happy Meal stickers.
Left-to-right are Coach Hillary Blevins; daughter Quinn; Arias; Levi Christin; Coach Ruth Christin; daughter Tira.
Music Boosters who attended are President Katie Rider; Secretary Christin; Treasurer Lauren Lee. Other Boosters are Vice President Traci Walden and another Treasurer, Norma Nelson.
Celebrating the donation from Morrison McDonald’s are Irvine; Coach Blevins; Guardian Arias; Coach Christin; Guardian Blevins; Angusich; Tira and Levi Christin; Rider; Ward.
Morrison Marching Mustangs Color Guard adds visual appeal, to music performed at home Football games, parades, and more, through flag spinning and dance. After over a decade, the Color Guard was reactivated, during the August 30, 2024, Football game. Current Guardians are MHS Juniors Terry Arias and Quinn Blevins, who performed with Marching Band during pregames and half-times. The students received a grade, as a Section of the Band; they added Band to their academic schedule for Fall term. Coach Blevins stated, “We would like to see a coed Color Guard team grow, with up-to-six members.”
