Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-06-06
OUR GRADED SCHOOL.

The pupils Of the Graded School were
examined OH Monday and Tuesday last,
and from the report of the examiners we
learn that the scholars acquitted chem
selves remarkably we'll, ard did great
credit to their teachers. A number of the
patrons of the school and the Board of
Education attended the exercises, which
were conducted by the teachers orally,
and after the teachers were satisfied, the
m embers Of the board and visitors were
permitted to ask any questions they chose.
The examination began with Room No.
/, occupied by the beginners and taught
by Miss Ella Kelsey, and we but utter the
hearty sentiments of all present when we
say that the training OF these pupils
showed that Miss Kelsey has no supcriors
and few equals in teaching little children.
The board and visitors being satisfied
with the progress OF the little folks, were
invited into Room No. 2, occupied by the
next grade of pupils and taught by Miss
Bette Fawcctt. In this room the pupils
really begin the study of textbooks and
take up studies new to them, which are
difficult, and their progress Is necessarily
slow, and the examination upon these
studies is well calculated to cmbarrass and
worry young pupils, but Notwithstanding
this they did very well and showed COM
mendable progress, and reflected great
credit unon their Teacher
The afternoon of the first day was spent
in Room No. 3, occupied by pupils that
had become accustomed to textbooks and
had learned to exercise their judgment in
the study of them. The pupils Of this
room are taught by Mrs. Ada Keplingcr,
and the long and trying examination on
the several branches studied clearly show
cd that the teacher is worthy OF all praise
and that the pupils had not failed to
profit by her instructions and training.
We must not omit here to say that the
pupils showed their appreciation OF tho
labors of their teachers and their love for
them by literally covering their desks
with pyramids Of handsome bouquets.
The next day, Tuesday, was spent in
the examination Of the pupils Of Room
No. 4-the grammar dcpartmcnt-taugh
by the principal, Il. w. Latimer. The
examination Of these pupils was intended
to test their full ability AMI requirements,
and hence was made severe and pro-
longcd, but the diligent students stood the
severe test well, and the rest showed that
they struggled hard 10 make up for lost
time and lost opportunities.
The results of the examination satisfied
all that the teachers had been diligent
and faithful In the discharge Of all their
duties, and that the pupils who had been
prompt and regular in their attendance
showed marked improvement and pro-
ficiency I'm their studies, and were glad to
show how well they appreciated the
efforts made for their instruction and the
labors OF the teachers in their behalf.
services of such efficient and faithful
teachers. The board regrets that they
will lose the services Of Mrs. Keplinger
next year, but hope TO secure another
that will prove as faithful and successful
O teacher rs she.
TO THE PATRONS.
The attention Of the patrons Of this
school is called to tie catalogue Of the
school, published for the first time this
year. and containing full information
about the school. They are earnestly re-
quested TO read the 'Rulcs and Rcgula-
tons" contained therein, and act upon
the suggestions made. The school is now
in fine condition, and is expected to be
better next year, which begins the first
day Of September next. The public are
assured that it is good school and Nell
managed; that the pupils are thoroughly
instructed, and watchful care exercised
over their moral trimming.