The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-06-02
SALEM BOYS SCHOOL.
CLOSE OF ONE HUNDRED AND
THIRD SESSION,
An Excellent Programme Very Credi-
tably Rendered-Large Attend
ance-Distinctions-
tion of Diplomas, Etc

The Salem Boys School closed its
one hundred and third session Frida J
night with delightful commencement
program which was creditably render
ed throughout.
The past session has been one of the
most successful in the history of the
| institution. The enrolment of pupils
| numbered about 100. The exercises
were given in the school hall and were
attended by large and enthusiastic
| audience. At least one hundred peo-
pie were compelled to stand on ac-
count of the large crowd. Many were
turned away before the exercises be-
gan.
The program was printed in yester-
days SENTINEL. Splendid music was
furnished by the boys band, under
the direction of Prof. New. They
brought down the house, in the rem
dition of "DiXie. -
AT the opening Prof. Brewer stated
that he had been requested to ask the
ladies in the audience to remove their
hats, at least those who had not al
ready done so. A cheer went up which
meant hearty endorsement of the
Professors request. The hats went
off.
DISTINCTIONS.
Prof. Brewer then announced the
distinctions in the different classes. In
the graduating class there were two
divisions. Five completed the CLASH
cal course, as follows: T. Fl. Cash,
r. f. Grunnert, Percival Hall, F. M.
Rogers and Fred Sheetz.
In the English course eleven receiv-
a6 Jn1 ooh
Barton, S. L. Blackburn, Jr., G. NJ.
Davis, G. J. Lambe, D. J. Lybrook,
Lachlan McGalliard, Fred 1. Nissen,
Ralph Siewers, w. L. Siewers, J. E.
Steere and II. G.. Snider. Distinctions
were awarded in the classes as fol-
lows:
Senior Glass Francis Rogers, Thos.
Cash and Robt. Grunnert.
Junior Class-Clarence Clewell with
grade of SO. &c which was the highest
average made by any pupil in the
SCHOOL, and Thomas Taylor second.
Prof Brewer stated that the boy who
would probably have been third for
good reasons did not stand some of
the final examinations.
Third Class-Edward Beeson, Ches-
ter Edwards and Clinton Wharton.
Fourth Class-Junius Goslen, Ray
mond Breitz and Agnew Bahnson.
PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS
The diplomas were next presented
to the IL young men composing the
graduating class by Bishop Rond-
thaler, in a bright and interesting
speech. He referred to the crowded
condition of the hall, saying that all
regretted that it was not twice or
three times as large as it is. He said
the situation reminded him of the fell
low who said he had plenty of chairs
for his hall but too many people. He
referred to the splendid work done by
the school as whole and the gradu-
ating class especially. The Bishop
added that as President of the School
Board, he wished to extend their
hearty appreciation of the work done
by Prof. Brewer and his assistants.
He said the school had exercised
power in this and other communities.
Though it has simple name, Salem
Boys School it's work is shown in
the building, itself. The man who
planned it the late G.. n. Fogle) said
he owed all of his educational adj
vantages to this institution. In con-
Guiding the Bishop said he hoped and
believed the members of this years
class would confer honor upon the
school in the conduct of their lives,
character and business. The selec-
tions rendered by the Glee Club were
happily received.
The play, entitled Vacation"
comedy in two acts, concluded the
exercises. Each character performed
his part we'll. The play was full of
fun and was greatly enjoyed by the
large audience.