Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-07-14
Vermont Academy.

To the trustees of Vermont academy the
examining committee respectfully SUBJ
nit the following report:
We have attended to the duty assigned
us. have been present in person during the
examinations, and have listened to the
various clesses with deep interest and
with great satisfaction. We have found
abundant evidence of industry and study
on the part of the students and of fidelity
and skill on the pnrt of the instructors.
We have been especially pleased to find
that there has been no disposition to con-
vert these closing exercises into exhibit
tons. Indeed, the examination appears
to have been no part of the end and aim
of the work of the year.
The institution is peculiarly fortunate in
its corps of devoted and efficient instruc-
tors. They are evidently conscientious
men and women, who appreciate the I'M
portance of their work. With untiring
zeal they have labored to give their pupils
thorough understanding of the various
subjects taught, and to prepare them for
the duties or life; they have aimed not
only to train the intellect, but also to devel
OPP character.
Four classes were examined in Latin,
two in Greek, one in French one in En-
gish grammar, two in English literature
and one in each of the following branches
Rhetoric, algebra, geometry, general his
tory, politics, the constitution of the United
States and moral science. Various degrees
of excellence were shown in the different
classes, but in all of them your committee
found much to commend.
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The graduating exercises were i'll the
highest degree satisfactory, showing great
earnestness of purpose with remarkable
maturity of mind and character. The
young gentlemen and young ladies who
participated in them have evidently profit
ell by good instruction and counsel not
only in the matter of composition but also
of delivery. We are glad to know that
the academy furnishes special instruction
in elocution.
But we would not forget to notice the
kindly relations which here subsist be-
tween those who teach and those who are
taught. In the instructor the student sees
his friend, adviser and guide.
OF the good order and cleanliness in all
parts of the buildings, and of the provis
ion made for the health and comfort of
the students, we cannot speak in too en-
phatic terms.
In conclusion, the examining committee
sincerely congratulate the trustees and
friends of the institution upon the success
which has crowned their efforts during
another year. Vermont academy, though
only in the fourth year of its history, is
rapidly earning for itself an honorable
place among the best institutions of the
kind in the country. We cordially com
mend it to the citizens of this and other
states us worthy of their confidence and
support. Here their sons and daughters
may have the watcb-care and protection
of conscientious Christian teachers and
may at the same time enjoy educational
advantages of the very highest order. We
predict for this institution bright future
of increasing prosperity and usefulness.
May it remain forever consccrated to the
interests of sound learning and of pure
and indebted religion.
In behalf of the committee.
A. darkness, Chairman.