The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1910-06-03
CLIFTON UNION HIGH SCHOOL.


The second commencement exer-
cises of the Clifton Union High
School were held at the Armory
Theater on last Friday evening.
Long before the time set for the
opening of the exercises, the spacious
hall was crowded and after extra
seats were furnished a large number
remained standing. At $50 the cur
tain arose and disclosed one of the
prettiest and most artistic stage set
tings that ever greeted a Clifton
audience. The background and sides
of the stage were draped with green.
while the stage proper was a mass of
green foliage, white blending with
the green at intervals to bring into
prominence the class colors, white
and green. Against the plain green
background was a lattice work of
white reaching across the stage, up
on which was pendant in green let
tiers the motto of the class, "For Use
Not For Fame" Suspended from
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candescent lights forming the letters
G. H. S. From this semi-circle was
dependent a smaller one with 1910
formed thereon.
After Rev. Winans offered an in
vocation the curtain arose and a
scene of beauty burst upon the audi
ence which elected round after round
of applause. Upon platform at the
back of the stage stood the four
graduates, three young ladies and one
young man, while surrounding them
was a chain of fifty white-gowned
young ladies who reinforced the
graduates in the opening chorus,
"Awdy to the Woods" which was
heartily received.
Emiliano Apodaca, the only young
man of the class, handled his subject,
''Retrospection, in a most credit
able manner. His delivery was ex-
cellent and his rendition of the sub
ject showed a great deal of study and
careful preparation.
ARIZONA" by Miss Elite Young
was listened to with rapt attention,
which fact alone testified to the in
terest of her hearers.
Following this the High School
orchestra gave a selection which was
Immediately encored.
"Pioneer Life" by Miss Maud Ter
rell, was very interesting produc-
tion to old and young alike, as it
dealt mainly with local history and
was fraught with interest from be-
ginnine to end. To a great many of
the older ones present it wildly re-
called the early days in Arizona.
The "Class History and Prophecy"
was the subject which was handled in
manner Enthusiastically her own
by Miss Christina Cromb. The selec-
Miss Cromb is to be congratulated
upon her clever execution of the
subject.
After a selection and encore by
the Clifton High School orchestra
Allan Jones delivered Tribute to
the Senior Glass" which was appre-
ciated by the class of 1910 as it dealt
principally with regret at losing
them as well as with pride at their
gaining their long sought goal.
The chorus, "Revel of the Leaves"
was undoubtedly one of the best
musical numbers on the program.
This selection was responded to by a
patriotic song, 1.-THE Old Flag Never
Touched The Ground" The encore
was accompanied by flag drill and
was repeated twice, the audience at
different times breaking into bursts
of enthusiasm.
After the conclusion of the chorus
Professor Holvorson introduced the
speaker of the evening, J. A. Mat
thews, president of Tempe Normal,
who spoke at length on "Expecta-
tions From Our Public Schools"
The presentation of diplomas by
Rev. c. H. Love concluded the exer-
cises of the evening.
The beautiful stage decorations
were under the direction of Mrs. E.
F. Hastings and Miss Fannie
Reahard. Many expressions of favor
able comment were heard on every
side at the artistic taste shown in the
conception of the stage setting and
a great deal of credit is due to their
efforts in this line. Mrs. E. L. Gay
had charge of the chorus and Mrs.
w. R. WaylaLd presided at the
piano. F. NJ. Baliss directed the
orchestra of which he has had charge
for some time and has brought to its
present high standard of efficiency.
In Cliftou's two respective school
districts the taxpayers pay taxes for