Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-08
Duraogo's Graduating
Class Of 1908

The Durango high school last even |
ing turned out seventeen full-fledged |
graduates, each one being presented |
with diploma by Superintendent Z.
e. Smiley In well chosen words of ad-
vice at the close of the exercises. The
receiving of these diplomas is an event
that win long be remembered by most
of the class. For many 1t will no doubt
end school days, although their ad
vancement along lines OF culture
should be continuous in many ways
| outside the school room. Several OF
the class will strive for higher edu-
cational honors and they should be
encouraged in every way. AS whole
the class of 1908 acquitted themselves
fine on the stage, endearing them to
relatives. friends and acquaintance
| In large class like that of last even
ing 1t is hardly possible to give more
than a passing notice Of the part
taken by the different graduates.
There were several not on last even
ing's program, having taken prominent
parts In the class day exercises of
week previous.
When the exercises commenced the
house was packed. In fact, every seat,
outside of the reserved list, was oc-
cupied by O'Clock and standing room
was at premium a portion OF the
evening 1t was slightly past $3.50
when Rev Mr.. Scruggs invoked di-
vine blessing upon the assembly and
especially upon the class.
/ The opening number was a piano
solo-Transcription of T Thomas Pol
er, daughter OF MIR. and Mrs. ]. T.
Brewer, whose oldest daughter gradu-
ated year ago and is attending Ober
lin college. Miss Isabel's touch shows
special training as well as natural
musical ability and she is bound to
make an enviable record as pianist.
Then followed a recitation, What
William Henry Did," by Miss Nola
Marie Mckinney, the rendition being
specially good and pleasing the audi
ence. The essay on music by Miss
Mary Jane O'Rourke was evidence of
much study on the part of the young
lady.
The class poem was one of the
pleasing features of the evening, the
class poet being Lewis Mayne Perkins,
who had some interesting prophecy
about each member of the class, orig
inal and unique. The Boys Glee club
= was encored but did not respond until
, later, showing they were appreciated.
i, II is only natural that Durango ap-
i, preciates the work of her native sons
and daughters and why not, especially
those whose parents wooed and mated
in our fair city. hence the readings by
Miss Laura Burwell, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Blair Burwell, and Miss
Thomas Newton Wall. better known
as Mute. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
and each young lady acquitted herself
admirably In both rendition and ap-
, pearance on the stage. We cannot
help but love these home grown
girls because we have similar prod
uct. And this applies to all those who
have been born in our city and gradu,
ating with honors, the highest gift
that can be bestowed upon them by
the people of Durango.
!, The recitations by Miss Mabelle An
ma Greer. Miss Emma Fades and Miss
Hazel Fern Cozad were well received
by the audience, also the Grafton by
John Bernard O'Rourke whose delivery
was specially good. The vocal duet
by Miss Mckinney and Miss O'Rourke
was heartily applauded.
The exercises were closed by the
class chorus winding mp with the
class greeting.
Class Of 1908.
Lewis Mayne Perkins, president;
Mary Jane O'Rourke, vice president;
Mabelle Anna Greer, secretary. Nola
Marie Mckinney. treasurer. and John
Bernard O'Rourke, Hl,da Jennie Peter
son, Frances Olive Sullivan. Sarah
Emma Fades. Thomas Newton Wall.
Hazel Fern Cozad. Catlstena Fay
Weber, Laura Burwell. Emily Harriet
Wood, Albert Reynolds Mcconnell, Isa-
bel Ellen Brewer. Dayton Warner.
Gladys Eleanor Barton.
CLASS OE 19oe-puRANGO HIGH