We will re-open on the 31st.Įveryone have a safe and relaxing summer!!! Startin g on July 2, the Athletic office will be closed until July 30th. Green robes indicate state leaders (Grand Dragons) in many Klan groups.Monday-Thursday open 8-12 and 1-3. "Generally speaking, white robes tend to indicate a rank-and-file member, unless all members wear such robes. From our research, there is no evidence to support this. Some even go as far to say that the colors of the High School, Orange and Black, are because Grand Dragons wore orange robes with black hoods. There is a common myth, yes, I said MYTH that the Dallas "Prune Pickers" were renamed the "Dragons" as a result of the KKK leaders known as the "Grand Dragons". Be it as it may, it is a part of the history that shaped the accepting culture of Dallas Oregon today. Not to excuse this behavior, however, we must realize it is a part of our history. And lastly, YES, this behavior is appalling. The racism in Polk County wasn't targeted so much at African Americans as it was at Catholics and Jews. YES, most of them joined not knowing it was a racist organization and were embarrassed to have joined in the first place. ![]() YES, many men from Polk County joined the klan. YES, the klan participated in community activities under the guise of increasing their fraternal organization. As stated in yesterday's post, YES, there was Ku Klux Klan activity in Polk County.
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