Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-06-06
NAY GRADUATES.
Commencement at the West Randolph
Graded School.
THE LARGEST AND BEST CLASS EVER
GRADUATED.

Once more the doors of the West Ran
dolph High School have opened to give
egress TO another class, and once again
/ the doors of the world have opened TO
admit il TO its work. The graduating
exercises of the SIS were held last
/ Thursday evening and were very sue
cessful. The class has reason to be
proud of its work, its teachers. of the re-
suits of their endeavors. and the town of
such school.
ID. f. Putnam reviewed the inception
and growth of the G.. A. Il. and the es-
adjustment of our Memorial Day.
Under the title, Work Miss Nellie
Linfield spoke of attaining high ideals in
the main by hard work.
Character and its Influence" was
treated in fine style by Irving A. Flint.
| NJ. L. Griswold in his clear, rapid
style sketched the progress Of the United
/ States since adoption of Constitution.
His was we'll written Grafton and well
/ received.
Perhaps the most scholarly effort was
that of Miss Constance Gerry. In simple
words she carried conviction to the
hearts of her hearers that simplicity was
better than ostentation.
Jno. Bright found an earnest admirer
and eulogist in G. J.. Flint. The States
mans great abilities, his love for this
country and his great work for the labor
ing classes were noted in an entertaining
way.
In the contest of life who shall win +?
was the question asked by Miss Grace
NJ. Bradlsh. The one who honestly
tries to benefit his fellowmen in his life
work shall win. This was part of the
answer given.
W. Z. Abbott spoke of the many ele-
ments that enter into true preparation
for citizenship. He advocated a restric-
ton of immigration, publication of the
ballot and an educational qualification
for voters. All IN all il was worthy
ending for the speakers.
Prof. Whitehill with few fitting re-
marks then presented the diplomas and
the exercises closed with the singing of
the class ode and music by the orchestra.
The following are the names of the
class and their respective courses:
College Preparatory: Carroll LangC.Bn
Flint, Winthrop Porter Abbott, Merton
Lyman GriswOld, win Sawyer Spencer,
Grace Richmond Sanford. Constance May
Gerry.
Latin Scientific: Daniel Ezra Putnam,
Grace Maria Bradish Edgar Thomas
Salisbury. Leonard Reid Hutchinson.
English: Waiter Henry Baker, Pearl
Richardson Bean. Irving Adams Flint,
Alice Emily Hastings, Nettie Julia Web
ster. Nellie Florence Linfleld, Harriet
Lizzie Angel, Mary Eyangeline Steele.
CLASS ODE.
Dear friends, We part 10 night good bye,
We GO 20 other scenes,
And though We form new friends new ties,
Let the old unbroken be-
How swiftly have these school days passed:
Some grave and others gay;
May their memory ever cheer as
As We onward press our way
The greatest good we can attain
The glory OF a crcss,
And 50 We must regard as gain
Those falling 60 our lots.
Aud As n life We journey ON,
Temptations we shall meet,
But We must care lest We should
Lead astray mother's feet.
And II ia life We would succeed
Our motto W. u regard
Aud always strive to do each deed
With glad and willing hearts.
And while the years shall onward flow
@, guide us ia the right
And make as patient. brave and true.
To do our best with might
ALICE T.. CASTINGS.