The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-06-22
RAvENNA HIGH SCHOOL.
ThIrty-Ninth Annual Commence.
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On last Thursday evening the class of '92. con-
sisting of nine young ladies and three gentlemen.
severed their connection with school life, and
began the great battle of life in earnest.
The capacity of the Opera House was,as usual,
tested, nearly every seat being taken. The stage
was tastefulIy decorated with ferns and plants,
and the national colors.
Miss Phillips and Mr.. Smith opened the exer-
cises with piano duet.
The school, under the direction of Prof w. L.
Glover, then rendered the chorus Mighty Je-
hovah."
Rev. James A. Brown. Rector of Grace Church.
| offered prayer, which was followed by another
chorus by the school. entitled "Fairyland Waltz" !"
Miss Witter, on the piano. and Mr.. c. f. Gilbert.
on the violin. acted as accompanies for both the
choruses.
The salutatory was delivered by Curtis H.Wa-
terman, who chose for the subject of his oration.
:. Our Motto" He welcomed the audience in the
name of the class of '92. He said that although
most of the ideas in their essays were old. and
also the motto, yet the gowns which they wore
were new, Although their motto was old, his
way of treating it was quite origina.
Miss Winnifred Belden Thomas then read an
essay. entitled "The Glass of '92." She traced
the history of the class from their first day II
the primary grades. to their present high anc
dignified position of gum-chewing graduates II
a most amusing manner. She closed with shor
poetic selection, prophecying that all would be
come famous either by occupying high seats o
honor or by becoming notorious in some othe
way.
"A Born Inventor" by Miss Armstrong, was
we'll delivered recitation, which reflected credl
> both upon herself and Miss Wait. her instructor
' "The Weather" " was the title of an excellen
essay, which was read by Miss Austin IN to
j weak voice to be heard by all the audience.
A duet, by Miss Witter and Mr.. Glover follow
. ed Miss Austin's essay. Miss Maxson played tn
n accompaniment.
Mr. Carl Curtiss delivered an grafton. entitle
, "The Worlds Stage" He showed himself
= be well acquainted with the ways of the worlt
Miss Stuart's essay on Ancient Styles in Mod
! ern Architecture" was well prepared pape
n She laid particular stress upon the style and cor
: struction of the principal buildings Of the &c
Il lumbian Exposition.
q Miss Maud Chapman recited THE Hippodrom
# Race !" in truly professional style.
! Miss Estelle Ruth Poe followed this with a
:. essay, "The Speckled Axe" She showed tt
; difficulty in obtaining unspotted character
= Next followed solo by Miss Isodene Fletche
4 sickness She sang well. and justly deserved tt
h applause which followed.
y Gordon M eek followed with an grafton, " II
~ Sentinel of the Sea-" He gave the method
IS building and constructing lighthouse in ws
IS that was easily understood.
The essay of Miss Brindell on Ideals" W
excellently prepared. and well received.
The audience then listented to a quintet, col
sisting of Messrs. Merrill. Smith. Elliott, Meel
40 and Waterman.
20 This was followed by well delivered recit
I ton by Miss Nellie Rumbaugh. entitled Gran
70 ma at the Masquerade" In parts of it she W
accompanied by her sister. Miss Jessie, wi
played Monnie Musk.
ie Mr., Glover then delighted the audience with
70 solo. which. as usual. was encored. Mr.. GloV
a. refused to sing the third time.
~ Miss Helen A. Towns. the Valedietorian OF t.
class read the last essay. entitled :" Some Mig
g. Have Beens." She used excellent languaG
A. showing that she had given her essay mu
thought,
% Mr.. Merrill after a few well chosen remarl
~ presented the diplomas. and the audience W
then dismissed with the benediction.