The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-06-03

NE s. 1897
The gFsdpsting class numbered eight
SIX young Snen and two young ladies. The
general veFdictis that their ora.ions and
Dessssys fsbsyond the ordinary in ability
z agraduate, Mr.. Fred
4iutatory on the sab.
-. = Of the 10Th century,"
historical, and gave evidence
II "a well informed mind. The
vay peritoroius and would
dit to an older head.
Man Of Europe ty Mr..
by treated Of the Turk, his
and his fanaticai tatalism, in
present war with Greece: It
ch OF ability showing thought
epce, highly creditable 10 every
b as discussed by Miss Marie
rs admirable in style; thought and
NJ and met with generous applause
the appreciative audience. Miss
ie is one Of Marietta's brightest young
Ges, with mind OF great originality and
style Of expression that is pleasing.
Mr., Phil PomesesS psation, Westward,
the course OF EmpireRskss its sway" was
. fine production and he sustained his
reputation as very bright scholar.
The Reign Of Peace" by Mr.. Walter
Miller, was a capital production and showed
how arbitration was superceding the resort
to arms to settle international questions
He is very promising young man, close
student and a practical thinker.
Grafton, Cuba Libre." by MIR. Lex A
Erwin, aroused the patriotic fire OF enthu.
! siastic sympathisers for the freedom OF Gu
ba from Spanish despotic rule. He :d;t
well. He is.a young man that master
difficulties and is perseverng student.
Essay, "Our Glass;" by Miss Pearl Nc
Clatchey. was deviation from the usua
stereotype phrases, aud was original il
thought. humorous in prophecy and splen
did in composition. Miss Pearl has
bright mind which always furnishes he
with bright things TO- write. She is
pleasing writer and most charming youu
lady.
| The valedictory, The child is father I
the man" by Mr.. Fred Mantct, first hone
graduate, displayed fine powers of mip,
cultured and thoughtful. His record hs
been the best in school. and with his big
coneeption'oi duty and character, he wi
prove worthy son Of a worthy sire.
| No finer original productions were evs
produced by q graduating class of hig
school.
Jadge Geo. F. Gober, President of tn
Soard OF Education, delivered the diplc
mas, accompanied by pointed and prae
teal address, and if the advice is needed
vii! prove salatary in shaping the destin
OF true manhood and womanhood.
President j. S. Stewart then deliyere
the medals and testimonials as follows
Miss Marion. Atkinson, gold medal, bes
es~eution. }. j. Daniel, gold medal, bes
defamation.
10 secure testimonial, pupil had L
receive six monthly cards of merit, which
could be obtained only when the schola,
had not been absent or tardy, receive lO
in department and an average of IS il
studies. The following received
TESTIMONIALS:
Fourth Class, High School-Fred Man
get and Fred McCleskey.
Third Glass, High School-Miss Marion
Atkinson and Guy Moore.
Second Glass, High School,. J. Dan,
iell and James Manget.
Seventh Grade-Emma Truslow anf
Walter Schilling.
Sixth Grade-Effie Green, Katie De,
Laney and Daisy Watkins
Fifth Grade-None.
Fourth Grade-ZeImar Smith, Harri,
Lyon, Charlie Willinghcm and Bertha
Banks.
Fourth Grade, A-Grcves Cohen. Grace
Bates and Susie Anderson.
Third Grade, Bella Moon and Fan.
ME Gilbert.
Third Grade, A-Alice Brewer, Mary
Lou Delaney and Gloria Watkins.
Second Grade-Starr Brandley, lrma
Neal, Marie Massey, Leila Reed and An.
ME Watson.
First Grade-Ruby Barker, Nellie Reed
Irene Rutherford, Julia schilling and Luz
ellie Adams.
NOT ABSENT OR TARDy