The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-15

art Mrs. Pitcher is mistress.
Her address was listened to with
pleasure by all and was much apprec-
lated by the class.
She was followed by Mr.. McGinnis in
an appropriate and eloquent presenta-
tion speech at the conclusion of which
the diplomas were handed to the class
by him as president Of the board of
education.
Both the invocation by Rev. W. A.
montgomery and the benediction by
Rev. A. NJ. Pitcher were betitting the
occasion. The music by the Leon
orchestra was excellent as was also the
piano duet by Mrs. Myers and Miss
Florence Finley, and the charming
quartette number by the young people
named in the program, who were
trained by Mrs. jerks.
And now, with glance at the char
acteristics OF the leading figures of this
interesting event, we close.
Prof. James NJ. Pierce, the able
Superinte n lent of our schools for the
past two years, is devoted to his work
and has made of it success. He is 3S
years OF age, graduate of the Iowa
State Normal School and of the Western
Normal College, of Shenandoah. He
has had eight years experience in
teaching previous to his work in Leon.
His family consists of wife and little
daughter. Mrs. Pierce is woman of
rare tact and helpfulness and her influ-
ence is felt in her home, church, club
and social circles as we'll as in the
special work of her husband. OF the
little daughter it is commonly remarked
she is the sweetest baby in Leon"
In answer to questions submitted
Prof. Pierce declares the standard of
our schools to be "Good;" their highest
achievement, Industry" their greatest
need, More help, apparatus and a
better school library" His chief in
splratlon in past-year's labors, "the
tact that it has been his happiest year
in school work."
| The school has become better system
atized this year and the work of the
teachers has been pleasant and with
good results. With the help and
interest of our patrons they should
become, under the faithful, conscien-
tious leadership of Prof. Pierce and his
corps of assistant teachers, yet more
efficient.
| The Class
Louis Edward Hurst is II years of
age. Expects to enter college next
year.
Glen Rumley, 16 years; will enter
college, take regular course and then
expects to study electrical engineering.
Raymond Layton Hurst, age 16, will
go to college.
Vivian D. Beard is Is years of age.
College course followed by civil engin-
eering.
Edith Anna Eals, age II will seek a
business education and study step-
- sgraphy.
Dott Rumley, aged IA will enter bust
ness college and take Commercial
| Course.
Josephine Pollard Chase, age 16, will
go through college and study music.
George Gardner, age 16 will seek a
classical and musical education.
Two members hope to become civil
engineers; one a civil engineer or
pharmacist; onea scientist two an ex-
cellent musician; one a good stem
ographer; one manager of some good
commercial business.
The religion of the class as signified
in church preference is as follows; M
E. three, Presbyterian 2, Christian two
no preference given, one. In politics
SAD to say, six are Republicans tc
two Democrats.
AS will be seen, the class of 'O5 is one
OF high ambitions. That these may be
realized according to their hopes anc
to the declaration of their faith as EN-
bodied in their class motto, "Labol
Conquers ALL earnestly lived up to, il
the wish of THE REPORTER. But while
wishing full measure of the joys of life
we would also wish that when sorrow.
and bufetings and Disappointment
come, as they must come to all, these
dear young souls may not be taker
unaware but may be found brave, ant
true, and strong, and ready to say, "Al
things work together for good;" and t.
so bear themselves before men tha
| they may be living witnesses to tn,
truth of this high saying.