Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-05-27

Beatn.
Essays by Representatives Of jun
Tor Classical Isabella Of SPAR"
Lena Hunter; OBJ Joan Of Arc"
Bessie Kelley.
Vocal solo-Rosabel Pedrick.
Essay-"Ancient Landmarks" Maud
Lewis.
Presentation of diplomas-Dr. ]. L.
Kelley.
Presentation of medals-Hon. w.
W. Hampton.
song-"Good Night" Glee Club.
Judges Awarded Prizes.
The judges in the oratorical contest
were Reys. T. ]. Nixon and Thos. P.
Hay, and Prof. ]. c. Adkins 1t was
indeed a difficult matter to determine
the best, but after consultation the
gold medals were awarded to the
following:
Oratory--Tom r. McBeath,
Essay-Miss Winnefred Pedrick.
Scholarship Freshman class, Miss
Annie Treadwell; Sophomore class,
Misses Ethel burst and Mamie Smith.
], J. Finley Chapter, U. D. c., Medal
Frank Treadwell
Miss Floy Cecil, who had compiled
an excellent essay on Frances Willard,
was too i'll to read the same, but the
principal, in excusing her, stated that
1t was one Of the best essays on the
program. The essay was not used on
account OF Miss Cecils illness.
Miss Lewis Graduates.
Miss Maude Lewis Of North Gaines
vile enjoys the distinction Of being
the first graduate of the Gainesville
Senior High School, and DR.. J. L.
Kelley, county superintendent of pub
lie instruction, took occasion to pay
her a nice compliment which was
well deserved. In presenting the di.
ploma DR., Kelley. in his usual clever
manner, said:
For years you have been faithful
student in the Gainesville Senior High
School. You have conducted yourself
during this time. that you have won
the confidence and esteem Of your
instructors, your sehool-mates and
the admiration of the city and county
officials.
You have just cause to feel elated
at your success. Permit me to inform
you that we rejoice with you. For
four years your eyes have been fixed
on a goal and now you have reached
it, and your efforts are tonight crown
ed with victory.
You certainly occupy an enyiable
position this evening, You are the
first graduate Of this school and your
name must stand first--at the top Of
this list of the alumni, which is
quite a distinction and honor. The
curriculum Of the Gainesville High
School is fully as high as some OF the
colleges, the faculty are equally as
competent as college professors. and
am sure their work is as thorough.
II am therefore fully persuaded
that your graduation is as honorable.
and viii be as beneficial as Il would
have been had you received a diploma
from a college. II we were to lay
a wreathe OF flowers on your forehead
they would wilt and perish. In your
mental accomplishments you have
honors more durable. They oonsti-
tute an establishment far more re-
splendent than could be given by
flowers, diamonds or any outward dec.
grafton.
Il am confident that the good name
OF this school win be safe in your
hands and that no act Of yours will
soil its white, or tarnish its purple.
Commencement day is an import.
ant epoch In your iife-marrlage may
be another-death surely win be.
May the former, should II occur. be
a realization Of all that you justly
deserve and desire. MAY Gods choice
blessings BE- received before and al.
ter the latter
sNow In testimony OF the conn
denoe Of the teachers aud school Of.
metals Il affords me much pleasure
TO hand you this diploma.
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