The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-06-19
ANNUL
COMMENCEMENT
Paw Paw High School at Rink,
thursday Evening, June
18th, 1903.
TWENTY-FIVE STUDENTS FINISH
There was a Large Attendance
and the Exercises were Ex-
ceptionally Good.

mere was d Large ALCenOd dnc0
and the Exercises were Ex-
ceptionally Good.
The graduation exercises OF the class
of 1908 took place at the rink last Thurs
day evening, this being the only place
in town which would in any way accom-.
modate the large gathering of people
which always turns out TO witness these
exercises, the grand finale of commence
ment week, and pay honor to those who
have so faithfully earned it. A stage
was erected across the entire front of
this large building and most tastefully
decorated with the class colors, purple
and gold, and background of foliage,
ferns and palms completed the decora-
ton. The orchestra was seated on one
side of the platform, while the board of
education, teachers, clergy and singers
occupied the opposite side. While the
orchestra was playing "The Yankee
Girl" the graduates, % in number, en-
tered the front door and marched to
seats in the center OF the stage and then
the picture was complete, and a most
beautiful and instructive picture did it
make, these % young people OF our little
city who had with IL years Of school
life been made to realize that 80 Strive
is to Conquer" and on the llth of June
had here assembled with happy hearts
and beaming countenances to receive
those long desired rolls of parchment,
their diplomas.
The program was opened with an in
vocation by Rev. Nj. Grigsby of the
Presbyterian church. Miss Beatrice
Bale followed with the salutatory and in
very neat and pleasing manner proved
to all present that they were welcome
guests. Miss Bale has a pleasing and
plain style and was easily heard through
out the large building.
An oration, "The Attainment OF
Power" by Gilbert E. Barber was we'll
written and showed much thought.
The class history written by Lula E.
McWilliams was very interesting as she
related the early anecdotes Of her fellow
classmates, some of their funny pranks
and troubles as wee little folks through
the II years that make up a school life.
Blaine Warner, member of the class,
sang two solos in his charming manner.
Mr.. Warner has a very sweet tenor voice
and we predict for him noted musical
career. He was heartily applauded.
Leita b Winters followed with an ora
ton, The White Mans Burden" She
handled her subject in a graceful man.
ner, which showed that she had spent
hours of hard thought and study in its
preparation. She also proved that
girl can give an Grafton as well as a
boy.
The class prophecy by Charles A.
Blackwood was unique in the extreme
and showed that he was youth of great
foresight and imaginative powers. II
space would permit, we would like to
give this in full for the benefit OF those
who were not present, that they might
know the future eff these % subjects
An oration, patriotism Of Peace" by
Jay Dodge was we'll written, well deliv-
cred and much enjoyed by all.
The ladies' octette, consisting of Mes
danes Neil Chappell, Clark, Harrison,
Bridger, Ferguson, Thsyer, and Harvey
and Miss Cooley, gave two selections
which were we'll received and loudly ap-
plauded.
Ray NJ Winters then delivered the
valedictory. Mr.. Winters has the gifts
of an orator and held his audience to the
closest attention. His production was
Fl me throughout.
L. j. Cavanaugh in feeling manner
and with appropriate words of commend
alton and advice presented the class
with their diplomas.
Rev. Mecca Marie Varney Of the Chris
tan church gave the benedicton in very
feeling manner and thus closed one OF
the most successful commencement ex-
ercises which our schools have ever en-
ioyeG, and these % boys and girls were
left each to go his or her wey in the
different paths of life, no more to meet
as happy class OF schoolmates, but to
seek as one the different employments
and occupations that the great world
affords them. May they ever bear in
mind that those who will be found suc-
cessful in the years to come are those of
their number who have followed the
words of their motto, "To Strive is to
Conquer"
The orchestra rendered several bril-
liant selections during the evening which
were greatly enjoyed and did them
credit.