Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-06-12
r. H. S. craduation and Banquet.

The commencement exercises of the
Randolph High school last week are ac-
counted among the best in the history of
the institution. The large graduating
class, composed OF mature students, made
a very favorable impression. They took a
great deal OF interest in their closing work,
and 90 forth leaving a fine record that in
spires belief in their future.
The graduating exercises Thursday ev-
ening opened with music by the Barre or
chestra, followed by prayer by DR.. Homer
White.
To Miss Lyla G.. Putnam came the saluta-
tory honor, and il was rendered in Latin,
followed by a well-considered essay on
"The Loss of Not Knowing" Various
incidents in history and everyday life
were cited to show the serious results that
follow from not being conversant with
things that very little effort would ac-
quire.
Miss Jenney f. Morton, in her essay,
Mobility" sketched the true gentleman
Of today, taking as his prototype the no.
bleman OF birth and aristocracy.
tThe Voice Of the Flag was the title Of
very patriotic and inspiring essay by
Miss Mary E. Morse.
In her essay, s'Cheerfulness as an Art, :"
Miss Nettye L. Robbins described the
ways in which it is possible to school one
self in the direction Of good feeling and
pleasant bearing, and the benefit such
qualities are in life.
Miss Gail Lamson bore the first class
honor, the valedictory, and her essay,
Concentration the Key to Success, was
replete with well-thought observations.
The diplomas were presented to the
class members by Principal Prichard, with
words OF appreciation and advice.
Each and all Of the essayists gratitied
their nearest friends by then fine efforts.
As to which "did best, no two agree,
and all the young ladies were fair candi-
dates for the honor.
The seventh biennial reunion and BAN
auet of the Alumni association of the
Randolph High school was held at the
Red Lion Inn Friday evening, ninety
three members Of the association being
present.
An informal reception was held in the
parlors at O'Clock, giving all an oppor-
tunity to greet old classmates and friends.
After the reception, the company ad-
iourned TO the dining room, which was
prettily decorated with the alumni colors,
red and green, and partook of an excellent
banquet. During the repast, enlivening
music was rendered by four pieces from
the Barre Opera House orchestra.
Next, the literary part of the program
was introduced by Walter c. Woodward,
the efficient POSTMASTER. IL consisted OF
piano duet by Misses Mary Lamson and
Lyla Putnam; presidents address by Dr.
j, =. Clifford, who spoke briefly OF the
work of the alumni, urged concentration
Of purpose and loyalty to the school.
Julian +. Grow responded 10 the Wei
come given to the class OF '02 by the
Alumni association. Miss Eunice Deni-
son. 'q4, rendered violin solo, after which
the roll call OF classes was responded TO as
follows: so, {. Kate Howard; SO, Mabel
sanford Wheeler, by letter; So, Efhe
Thurston Adams; S6, Nellie HARDWOOD
Emerson. by letter; 81, Edward w.
lewksbury; IS, Harry Allen; $50, Grace
Sanford Abbott, poem; 80, May Thomp-
SON Thomas; 81, Lueina Saxton; W,
Robert j. Mitchell; 1913, Louise L. Leeds
'gl. Harry Ford, by letter; 20, Josephine
Emery. iqe. Ella Bailey; 97, Erwin Whit
comb: qs. Clarence Webb; 99, Fannie
Prince: 100. Fred Drew '0l, Grace NJ.
smith by letter. The solo, "April
Weather. by NJ. Blanche Sparhawk, 80,
was followed bv sin Memoriam,n by Mary
Carr Tewksbury, '9I; Prof. F. +. Prichard
spoke on .'The Alumni and the school.
Then followed informal toasts, when
Prof. n. j. Whitehill, whose presence
with that of Mrs. Whitehill, added much
TO the enjoyment of the evening, was
called upon and responded with words OF
hearty greeting.
Officers for the ensuing two years were
then elected as follows President, Edgar
Salisbury; chairman OF executive COM
mittee. Primus p. Lamson; secretary,
Jennie B. Wadleigh; treasurer, Erwin >
Whitcomb. IL was voted to tax the mem
hers Of the association rs cents year, the
amount to be collected on years when the
banquet is held, this money to be used
for the benefit Of the school in such man
ner as the association shall direct.
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