Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-07-09
VERMONT ACADEMY.
Report Of the Examining Committed

Report Of the Examining NOmmhtee'
To the TRUSTEES Of tie Vermont Acddcmg tic
EJdmining Committee respectfully submit
Tie JoHo,ring report
We have attended to the duty assigned us,
have been present in person during the ex-
aminations and have listened to the various
classes with deep interest and with great sat
isfaction We have found abundant evidence
of industry aud study on the part Of the stu
dents and Of fidelity and skill on the part OF
the instructors. We have been especially
pleased to find that there has been no dispo-
sition to convert these closing exercises into
exhibitions. Indeed, the examination APP
pears TO have been no part OF the end aud
aim of the work OF the year.
The institution is peculiarly fortunate in its
corps of devoted and efficient instructors.
They are evidently conscientious men and
women, who appreciate the Importance Of
their work. With untiring zeal they have Ia
bored to give their pupils thorough under
standing of the various subjects taught and
to prepare them for the duties Of life they
have aimed not only to train the intellect but
also to develop character.
-Four classes were examined ia Latin, two
in Greek one in French. one in English
Grammar, two in English Literature and one
in each Of the following branches Rhetoric,
Chemistry, Physiology, Algebra, Geometry,
General History, Politics. the Constitution Of
the United States and Moral Science. Nari-
GUS degrees of excellence were shown in the
different classes, but in all of them your COM
mitteo found much to commend
We were also glad TO observe that tho insti-
tuition provides literally for such accomplish
ments as music and drawing
The graduating exercises were in tho high
est degree satisfactory, showing great earnest
ness of purpose with remarkable maturity of
mind aud character. The young gentlemen
and young ladies who participated in them
have evidently profted by good instruction
and counsel not only in the matter Of compo-
sition but also OF delivery We are glad TO
know that the Academy furnishes special in
struction in elocuton.
But we would not forget to notice the
kindly relations which here subsist between
those who teach and those who are taught.
In the instructor the student sees his friend,
adviser and guide.
or the good order and cleanliness in all
parts Of the buildings, and of the provision
made for the health and comfort of the stu
dents, we cannot speak in too emphatic
terms.
In conclusion the examining committee
sincerely congratulate the Trustees and
friends of this institution upon the success
which has crowned their efforts during AN
other 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 coun-
try. We cordially commend it to the citizens
of this and other states as worthy Of their
confidence and support. Here their SONS and
daughters may have the watch care and pro-
lection Of conscientious Christian teachers and
may at the same time enjoy educational ad-
vantages of the very highest order. We pre-
dict for tllg institution bright future of in
creasing prosperity and usefulness May it
remain forever consented TO the interests of
sound learning and of pure and undefled re-
ligion.
In behalf Of the Committee
A. Hardness, Chairman.