The Savannah morning news., 1901-06-28
ST. JosEPH's GRADUATES.
savannah Young Ladies' Won HOnors
Mt Washington.

Washington, Ga. June 1.-THE exer-
cises by the graduating class of St.
Josephs Academy were held in the col
lege auditorium last night. The entire
programme was delightfully."- carried out.
The present senior class has made
splendid record. The first honor was
won by Miss Sadie Avary of Atlanta. and
the second by Miss Katherine Prosser of
Savannah. Miss Prosser is a young lady
of many fine characteristics. The piano
500 Last Ho.e" was beautifully rem
dered by Miss Susie Brooks of Savannah,
and the recitation The Bewitched
Clock," by Miss Cobbie Vaughan of At
lanta, was greatly enjoyed. Miss Gretch-
en- Miller of Lexington, KY, received
much applause in her recitation THE
Sweet Girl Graduate" The essays read
by the members of the graduating class
were very fine. and each of the young
ladies deserve much credit. AT the con-
clusion of the exercises Bishop Kelley of
Savannah, delivered the graduating hon
ors as follows: Diploma, gold medal and
laurel crown, to Miss Sadie Avary of
Atlanta diploma, gold medal and laurel
crown to Miss Pauline Hammer of Buck
head, Ga; diploma, gold medal and lau-
rel crown to Miss Matte Maude Jack
son. Washington. Ca; diploma, gold
medal and laurel crown to Miss Sarah
Lowe, Washington, Ca. diploma, gold
medal and laurel crown to Miss Eva
Murphy Jacksonville, Fla; diploma, gold
medal and laurel crown to Miss Kath-
crime Prosser of Savannah; senior schol-
arshp collegiate class, the Guilmartin
medal, awarded to Miss Susie Brooks of
Savannah; gold medal for excellence in
geometry. awarded to Miss May Cash of
Savannah; Junior scholarship gold medal,
awarded to Miss Louise Sales, Washing
ton, Ga. Benson medal for excellence in
mathematics, awarded to Miss Gretch-
en- Miller, Lexington, Ky; Christian doc
trine gold medal. awarded to Miss Eliza
beth Shelton, Brunswick, Ca; Father
David's gold medal, awarded to Miss
Josephine Golden, Savannah. Honorable
mention is due Miss Katherine Prosser,
Miss Marie Lusrat and Miss Susie Brooks
for Improvement in music, and to Miss
Lucie Poche, who stood second in regard
to two medals.
Last night at st. Joseph's Academy oc-
Cured the silver jubilee, which was the
most elaborate and magnificent event of
its kind ever held in Washington. 1t was
indeed appropriate to close the 1901 COM
mencement with a fitting celebration of
twenty-five of successful history at
this famous institution of lie arning.
Founded in 1876 for the intellectual and
moral advancement of young ladies, it's
growth has been rapid, until to-day it is
recognized as one of the most thorough
schools in the South.
The exercises last night were a great
success. and every feature was enjoyed.
The auditorium was crowded with friends
of the college who witnessed a successful
close to a quarter of a century of noble
work.
Among those from a distance who came
to attend the celebration were Father
Balm. Mrs. Joel Chandler Harris and
daughter Miss Lillian, Mr.. T. c. AVary
of Atlanta, Bishop Kelley Mrs. j. NJ.
Cash, Misses Katherine and Helen OCon-
nor of Savannah. Miss Agnes Cary, At
lanta Mr.. j. D. Prosser Savannah; Mrs.
c. f. Perkins and children, Daffie, Ga.
Mrs. P. A. Digman. Jacksonville, Fla;
Miss Burdeene Biechele. Canton, o.; Mrs.
A. Hammer. Mrs T. p. Saffold and Mrs.
E. jackson, Buckhead, Mr.. j. c. Hammer,
Coving ton. Mr.. Richard Jackson, Madi-
son, and Mr.. ]. A. Fowler, Milledgeville.
No commencement within the history
of the academy has attracted so much
attention as the one just passed. 1t was
conducted on the most elaborate scale
and every event a great success. The
Sisters of the academy deserve much
credit. for through their efforts the 1901
commencement was success.