The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-06-07
COMMENCEMENT
The First Glass of the Prince
ton High School Grad
yates.

ton High School Grad
yates.
Exercises in the Con-
gregatiOnal Church on Fri
day Evening.
Every patron of the public schools and every
citizen of Princeton who is at all interested in the
moral and intellectual welfare Of the town must
be gratiied over the improvement and progress of
the public schools during the past two years. The
conditions for first class school have long pre-
vailed in Princeton, that is, financial ability and
the centre of large scope of country for the
building up of good high school. But hitherto |
these resources have been undeveloped so that |
our schools which ought to have been among the |
best were dormant. The policy adopted by our
board has been with reference to developing our |
hitherto undeveloped resources in this respect. |
A commodious new building has been erected,
competent teachers employed and an equipment
of books and apparatus is being rapidly provided.
The &C hool has been placed under the supervision
of the high school board, which provides for a
regular course Of study, regular visits from the
high school inspector, and bonus Of $500 per
year for general supplies. Some of the fruits of
this course are already apparent First, the al
tendance in the upper grades has been very much
increased. The records show an attendance
above the grammar school during the spring term
at the close of the year in '92 of some six
pupils. This year of '94 has IS pupils, increase
of over 800 per cent 4 most remarkable show
ing. This has come about by having a stated
course of study and goal for which pupils could
strive. Nor should the good results end here.
Our school, which is now a third grade, ought to
pass successfully to second and first grade and
be come On educational centre, fitting large num-
bers of young people for business, for college or
for the better discharge of their duties in the
rious walks of life. The influences growing out
of good school cannot be measured in dollars
and cents. The largest possible returns are al
ways for the last dollars and cents which tend to
make efficient to the largest possible degree the
niece ssarily large investment to carry on the work
Of education at I'LL. This certainly justities the
liberal provision made by the board of education
and no one who was present at the graduating ex-
ercses of the first class from the Princeton high
school and witnessed what is being done for our
pupils, can wish any backward step to be taken.
GRADUATING EXERCIsEs.
The Congregational church was taxed to it's ut
most capacity last Friday evening on the occa-
sion of the commencement exercises of the
Princeton high school. By p. N. every seat was
taken; many stood up in the isles and scores were
unable to get inside the building The platform
was beautifully decorated with ferns, evergreens
and fragrant flowers On the wall in the rear of
the platform the class motto, "Plus Ultra" and
the figures "94" were wrought in evergreens.
vic, NV hon NJ hons
plants Schubert's orchestra discoursed sweet
music throughout the evening. On the platform
were seated the members of the board of educa-
ton, ex-state supt Kiehle, Rev. J. NJ. Hull bert,
Rev. J. S. Bouck, Prof. Simpson, principal of the
school, Miss Glidden and Miss Shortt, his accom-
pished assistants, and the three graduates-Miss
Cravens, Miss Sadley and Miss Orr.
The exercises opened with an overture, Bridal
Rose" and prayer by Rev. j. NJ. Hubert. Miss
Lizzie sadey delivered the salutatory and an
Grafton entitled, ''Xenestophenes' Address to the
Helots"-a supposed attempt of Greek slave to
arouse his fellow slaves to revolt against the
Spartans. The salutatory, which was in Latin
was Greek to all but few of the audience-it is
given below in English. The Grafton betrays
deep study and research and was delivered in a
clear ringing voice without break or reference to
manuscript. ''Sient Forces" essay by Miss
Sarah Orr, was well prepared paper, and it's
rendition by her almost faultless. She re-
ceived and merited hearty applause. Miss Ten
ME Cravens, the valedictorian of the class also had
her essay, Hitch Your Wagon to q STAR vel
committed to memory, and it was gracefully de.
livered. In few we'll chosen words she ex
pressed the thanks of the class to the patrons OF
the school, the members Of the board of educa-
ton and the Teachers and took her seat midst 8
storm Of applause. All three of the young ladies
acquitted themselves WE'LL and reflected credi
upon themselves and their painstaking teach
ers. AS Miss Cravens took her seat Miss
Glidden's face was wreathed in smiles
she felt proud Of her pupils and well she might
Miss Short and Prof. Simpson also looked
pleased and happy. Mr.. G.. H. RiHes of thu
board of education then stepped forward, an(
after u neat little speech presented the diplomas
Prof. Simpson announced that the prize scholar
ship given by Carleton College had been awarded
to Miss Tennie Cravens.
Hon. D. L. Kiehle ex-superintendent of Publ
Instruction, talked for about 20 minutes. His dis
course was very interesting, throughout
Prof. Simpson and his efficient assistant
are entitled to great credit for the admirable man
ner in which schools have been conducted
the result of their labors apparent to the mos
casual observer. The board of education-Messr
C. H. Rines, VIM. Cordiner and DR.. O. c. Tarbo
are broad gauge men of liberal views and thei
gratuitous services in behalf of the schools ar
appreciated by the entire community. Princeto
proud of her schools and proud of her ''swee
girl graduates
The list of teachers is as follows: Prof. G
R. Simpson, principal, Miss Mary O. Glidden
Miss Edith Short, Guy Ewing, Miss Helen Nc
Diarmid, Miss Mable Bloomingdale, Miss Mar!
S. Huse and Miss frankie Estes.
SALUTATORY.
BY MISS LIZZIE SADLEY.
On this pleasant occasion, honorabl