Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-06-18

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Class Of - Prospective Teachers
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A large number gathered at the Cong'l
church Sunday evening, June z, to listen
to the interesting baccalaureate sermon
delivered by the Rev. L. 0. Sherburne Of
Burlington.
Tuesday was spent in exhibition teach
ing by members OF the graduating class
at the Training school. Judging from
the teaching exhibited that day, good
teachers ought not to be scarce the COM
ing fall.
The members Of the class of 1908 and
the faculty were given q very cordial re-
ception from to 10 Tuesday evening by
Principal and Mrs. Morrill, at their home.
Refreshments Of tu.ti-fruttf and cake
were served.
Wednesday was busy day in RAN
dolph Center. Entrance examinations
were held in room No. 2 at the Normal
and the oral examinations of the senior
class took place in room No. from I'M
til IL O'Clock. These examinations were
conducted by Prof. Howard of Middle
bury, Mr.. Ryder OF Bellows Falls and Mr..
Morrill,. A number OF visitors were pres
ent.
Long before 2 O'Clock Wednesday after
noon, people began to flock into Normal
hall and at a little past 2. when the grad
uating class marched to their places, the
hail was crowded. while still others were
seated in the corridor outside. The ball
was very prettiiy trimmed with the class
colors, green and white. and the motto,
Growing, Not Drifting" hung above the
platform.
Everything passed of smoothly and
each one carried her part out 80 success
fully that it would be difficult to tell
which one did the best.
The program was as follows:-
Piano solo, Charlotte Ryder
Address of Welcome, Gladys /. Parker
Glass History, Chapter l, Lottie &. Newell
a. :. - III, Eva L. Perkins
Music, Etudiantina. Semi-chorus
Glass Poem. selected, Read by Flora Frost
Class VIII, Beth L. Heath
Class Presentation, Mary l.. Adams
Music. "iu April Iiue,' Chorus
Class Prophecy,
Josephine Sargent, Nina NJ. Sheldon
Address to Undergraduates,
Mary A. Evans
Response of Undergraduates,
Minnie s. Robinson
Music, ..The Happy Miller" Chorus
Farewell Address, Clara b. Spaldiug
Music, "Biow, Soft Winds"
Misses Bancroft, Newell and Heath.
People began to assemble again at an
early hour in the evening in order to Sc
cure good seats for the concert given by
the famous Weber Male quartet of Bos-
ton. It was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
About $3.50 was taken in, leaving go for
the class.
Directly after the concert, the seniors
gave to their friends a reception in the
library, which was very tsstefully decor
ated for the occasion. Refreshments Of
4 punch ana waters were served by mem
bers of the junior cisss.
At O'Clock Thursday an Alumni BUSH
ness meeting was held, at which the sec
retary's and treasurer's reports for the
past two years were read and accepted and
the officers for the ensuing year were
elected. Clarence Fitch. 'o5, succeeds DIR.
Dana Dearing as president of the
association.
The graduation exercises were held in
the Congregational church Thursday
evening. At about 80 the 81 members
OF the graduating class were ushered
down the middle aisle to their seats. The
address given by the Hon. Frank Plum
ley OF Mortified proved exceedingly inter
estine and all were sorry to have 1t come
to an end. AT the close the graduates
filed around to the front and received
their diplomas, which were presented by
Professor Howard, president OF the state
board.
The program for the eveningwas as fol-
lows
Organ Voluntary, Miss Lord
March by class.
Music, "Song OF May" Chorus
Prayer, Rev. r. A. Wells
Music, beautiful Evening STAR"
Misses Bancroft, woodcock and Heath
Address, Hon. Frank Piumley
Music, "May Day Dance," Semi-chorus
Presentation of diplomas.
Following these exercises, the senior
class held their last class meeting. After
paying all their expenses, il was found
that they still had nearly $40 in the treas
ury, so they voted to give so of this to
the junior class and to use the rest for
purchasing a desk and chair for room No.
2. similar to those given by the class Of
'06 to room No. 4.
The exercises closed with a sumptuous
banquet given in Normal hall by the
members of the Alumni association. A
goodly number remained Thursday even
ing to partake OF this.
The weather throughout the week was
exceptionally good and everyone declared
that graduation week this year was q de-
cided success.