Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-06-05
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES.
The Senior Class Exercises neld st
tho Opera house-A Master
~ Address.

The Willmar High School sends out
class of eleven graduates for the
year 1901, one of the largest in it's
history. The exercises were held in
the opera house Friday evening, and
were listened to by q packed house.
| Long before the doors were opened
there was crowd in waiting eager to
hear the program and witness the final
exercises of commencement week.
The decorations were simple, no at
tempt having been made at lavishness.
Above the stage, suspended from the
ceiling and in graceful folds, hung
the class colors, gold and royal blue.
The class motto, "Nihil Nisi Opti-
num- oc c,upied prominent place in
front.
1t was after eight O'Clock when the
graduates marched in and took their
seats on the stage, Following them
were the faculty of the High School
and the Board of Education, who oc-
cupfed seats in the rear. The Will
mar orchestra furnished the musical
selections for the opening part of the
program. The invocation was de-
livered by Rev. G.. Harmon johnson.
Elmer Adams and Camilla Wenner-
lund, who had been chosen to repre-
sent the class in the oratorical exer-
cises, acquitted themselves very cred
itably. The Introductory address was
delivered by the former in a very clear
manner, and showed good prepara-
tion. Miss Wennerlund gave some
beautiful sentiments in her essay on
Future Mists.' It was q we'll written
paper and replete with good thoughts,
The TRIBUNE had expected to publish
both, but were unable to get them in
time for publication.
Vocal music was furnished by the
High school chorus, which appeared
in the two selections, Away to the
Fields Away and "Italia.'' "Oh
Hail Us Ye Free" was rendered by a
double quartette.
The address by DR.. Charles Bayard
Mitchell was mastery effort, and
although the speaker occupied a good
share of the time he held the closest
attention of the entire audience. His
subject was The Prize Taker.'' He
showed that the man who has a true
purpose in life, with noble character,
will eventually win the prize. 1t is
not what we appear but what we actual
~ are that is going to tell. Do not
aim too high; be satisfied with small
beginning, and with perseverance,
steadily Climb the ladder of fame. All
great men have arisen from lowly po.
sitions. A pure and upright life is
essential to the one who expects to
take the great prize in life.
The presentation of the class to the
board being made by Supt. Kilgore
DR.. G. johnson, as president of the
board, responded with the presenta-
tion Of diplomas. He made few we'll
chosen remarks befitting the occasion.
The awarding of the Wennerlund gold
medal and the scholarships was part
Of the program which had been looked
toward to with much interest by both
pupils and parents alike, as we'll as
others interested in the school. The
medal was offered to the High School
scholar having the highest general
standing. It was awarded to Miss
Ruth Spicer. Walter Crosby lacked
in point of attendance, although he
received most excellent markings in
all other points. The scholarships
were awarded to the member of the
graduating class having the highest
standing. The winner was Harold
Porter. The scholarships are three in
number, emitting him to free admis-
sion into Carleton, Hamline and Ma
calester Colleges.
After the program of exercises the
customary congratulations were Of
fered by friends of the class, and many
happy wishes expressed for their sue
cess in still higher learning and the
achievements of life.