The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-05-31

been steadily attaining higher de-
gree of general excellence, and it
took rank with the best schools Of
the state. Prof. Acker, by his more
than ordinary executive ability, has
proven himself to be one of the
most efficient superintendents who
ever presided over the school. He
is a strict disciplinarian and he has
been untiring in his efforts to place
the Waxahachie High School in the
front rank of educational institu-
tions. In this noble work he has
been ably assisted by corps of eff
cient teachers.
At the conclusion of Prof. Acker's
address Rev. &. r. Wright offered
an earnest and fervent invocation.
In delivering the salutatory Miss
Alice Louise Gibson acquitted her
self charmingly. Her expression
was good and enunciation clear and
distinct. Just here it might be well
to state that in this class the old
stereotyped essays were dispensed
with and each one on the program
recited from memory.
Neither the Naked Hand nor the
Understanding Left to Itself can do
Much" was given by Miss Micca
Ethel Fusion In a thoroughly ac-
ceptable manner.
Miss Martha Virginia Anderson
acquitted herself in an admirable
manner i'm the recitation, Two
Gray Wolves" This was a very
pretty little ponologue and the por-
trayal of the different characters
was well done.
Misses Annetta Lucille Arnold
and Mabel Inez Smith sang vocal
duet in very sweet and charming
manner.
The next number on the program
was the class poem by Miss Euna
Kate Rose. 1t was as thoroughly
acceptable an effort for this occa-
sion as could be desired. II was
just long enough TO do herself and
her subject justice and was interest
ing from the beginning TO end.
The class prophecy by Robt. Car
roll Todd made distinct hit. 1t
was well worded and contained
enough comedy to keep the audience
In mirthfui mood.
The vale dictory by Miss Gladys
Elizabeth Tingle was admirably
given. She acquitted herself charm
ingly.
The farewell chorus by the entire
class was sung in most pleasing
manner.
The university scholarship and
dictionary were presented by Hon.
]. l.. Cannon in a neat little speech.
Mr.. Cannon explained that the
scholarship entitled the holder to
enter the State University without
standing another examination. 1t
went TO the one making the highest
general average during the school
year and Miss Gladys Tingle was
the fortunate winner. The diction-
airy, Mr.. Cannon explained, was
given by the superintendent and
the teachers to the one making the
highest average in spelling and
this valuable prize was awarded to
Miss Micca Ethel Fusion.
Before awarding the diplomas,
which was the next and last feature
of the programme, Hon. T. j. Cole
made a short address. He said
that the class TO graduate this year
contained seven young ladies and
one young man, seven to one; not
sixteen to one. In referring to
this fact Mr.. Cole said il was sad
thought that when boys arrived at
that age where an education was of
so much advantage to them they
would quit school. Somebody is to
blame for this sad state of affairs,
continued the speaker.
In the name of the trustees and
faculty Mr.. Cole then presented the
graduates with their diplomas.
The graduates were the recipients
of profusion of fragrant flowers
from their many friends.
The credit for the decorations be-
longs to Miss Jennie Ward, Mrs,
Emma Fulkerson and the tenth
grade. 1t was by their deft fingers
that the stage was given such a tas-
ty appearance.